Sisters

Sisters is a comedy movie directed by Jason Moore, both produced and starring Tina Fey and Amy Poehler as (you guessed it) sisters who reunite after hearing that their parents decided to sell their childhood house and decide to throw one last party there.

I love this duo of Amy and Tina so much, from their series in which they starred (Parks and rec.; 30 rock), to their hilarious jokes while hosting the Golden Globes twice in a row and both their books (Bossypants by Tina and Yes please by Amy). The two of them have amazing chemistry together and are super funny.

The movie was really fun to watch, I really enjoyed it, with many laughs and a cool supporting cast. It doesn't have a profound, deep life message or anything like that, but you gotta watch it for the acting, jokes and chemistry of the two leading ladies. The characters portrayed by them are a little bit one dimensional, as Fey is the cool party animal who had a lot of fun in collage but now is a mess and Poehler is the opposite, the helpful, not so popular in collage sister who now has a good career and stability, but this actually works for the film, as you don't need too much backstory, it's not that kind of movie.

The first act I would say is better than the second one, because in the second part, the movie gets a little bit to crazy, with gratuitous vulgarity and exaggerated jokes.

All in all, I would recommend this movie because you shouldn't miss a film in which both of them act together, it's a treat with many smart funny jokes and witty remarks.

Top 10 favorite movies of 2015

The following is my lift of top 10 movies that i most enjoyed in 2015.

10. Everest

Read my review for this one.

9. Brooklyn

Read my review for this one.

8. Dope

Just as the name suggest, this film is pretty dope, with a smart plot, a cool cast and a really well written script.

7. 99 homes

Michael Shannon does it again! With his hypnotizing look and good acting he will draw you into the plot from the first scene, nicely complemented by Andrew Garfield's performance.

6. Me and Earl ant the dying girl

This movie has a Wes Anderson vibe from start to finish, which I really enjoy since he is one of my favorite directors. It's not just a classic coming of age film, it's also a reflections how teenagers cope with loss and how it affects them and the ones around them. A must watch for viewers who like warm tones, symmetry, smart dialogue, a good soundtrack and many pop culture references!

5. Goodnight mommy

This one is a small indie Austrian horror film with little dialogue but intense and suspenseful scenes. If you pay attention throughout the movie it's not difficult to guess the ending, but that will still keep you on the edge of your seat. The suspense is build in a slow manner, but the second act is worth the wait.

4. Sicario

Go read my review for this one.

3. Meadowland

Go read my review for this one.

2.Ex machina

I definitely did not expect to have so much fun watching this movie. It is a little bit on the indie side, with not so much commercial success, but that doesn't make it any less good. I'm a big fan of Oscar Isaac and he impressed me once again in his role. The plot is full of cliffhangers, with the viewer switching sides for different characters at different points in the movie. Definitely a must watch for anyone!

1. The martian

I have reviewed this before on my blog, but I will say it again: I love everything about this movie! (and book as well) The plot is incredibly interesting in my opinion, from what I've read the science is also legit, the cast in really well chosen, the cinematography is amazing and the overall atmosphere of the movie is positive, humorous and enjoyable. Hopefully a few Oscars will go towards it's direction.

Also shoutout to Infinitely polar bear and Coherence which I will put on my list as a honorable mentions because I've seen them in 2015, although they came out in 2014.

There you go, these were my favorite films of 2015. Tell me if you agree and which is your top 10 for 2015.

Sicario

Sicario is a movie directed by Denis Villeneuve (who also directed two of my favorite films, Prisoners and Enemy), starring Emily Blunt, Benicio Del Toro and Josh Broslin. The plot is is not that original, pretty much a classic thriller about the never-ending war between drug cartels in Mexico and the FBI. Emily Blunt plays an FBI agent who gets involved in such a story, mostly against her will, being pressured by the government to find the leader of such a group.

I'm not going to insist more on the plot, as it didn't come up with something new in the action crime thriller category, however what caught my attention and made me enjoy the movie a lot was the cinematography and the acting. There are many shots throughout the film which are really beautiful, particularly towards the ending when it is filmed at dusk.

Furthermore, Emily Blunt is terrific in this role, giving her character a lot of depth and emotion and you really get to feel what she is feeling at the same time and you get to understand the reasons behind some of her actions. She tries to be tough for a job where women are seen with a doubtful eye, but ultimately discovers that the world she revolves around is one of "wolves" and she has to become one of them to survive. Benicio Del Toro is also really good in the movie, as I feel these type of characters suit him the best, one in which you never know whose side he is on.

All in all, the movie is cool, enjoyable to watch and at times unexpected, with very good acting and gorgeous shots, but not the most innovative plot. I recommend it and I feel like it will probably be an Oscar nominee.

Meadowland

Last night, as I was browsing through Indiewire's articles I came across a title like "Scorsese definitely recommends this indie movie" which I immediately clicked to see what it was about, cause indie pictures are my jam. I watched the trailer really quickly and decided it is a film that I will probably enjoy.

Well, Scorsese was right! :) Meadowland is a directorial debut of Reed Morano, starring Olivia Wilde, Luke Wilson and Elizabeth Moss, just to name a few. I am not going to get too much into detail about the plot, as I would like to let you discover it on your own, but mainly it is a story about two parents who try to cope in their own way with the disappearance of their son. It is a psychological drama amazingly acted and beautifully shot which will absorb you from the beginning. I'm not going to lie, there are a few scenes difficult to watch and heartbreaking at the same time. I love the fact that it is unpredictable, you never know how that characters will act or where the story is going and towards the end, Wilde's character embarks onto something that could lead to serious damages.

I strongly recommend you give it a try because the main actors do a terrific job, I believe this might be Olivia Wilde's best performance yet and Luke Wislon does not disappoint either. If you are into movies which treat psychological issues like loss, mental disorders and depression and do not spell everything out for the audience, then this film is a good fit for you!

Brooklyn

Brooklyn is a movie directed by John Crowley after Nick Hornby's screenplay, starring Saoirse Ronan as the main character of Eilis Lacey, a young, Irish woman who, during the 50s, decides to immigrate to USA from Ireland in the hopes of making something out of herself, leaving her friends and family behind.

I was pretty excited to see this movie, as I remember reading Slam by Hornby a few years ago and really enjoying it and also I love his past work as a screenplay writer in An education and most of all, Wild, so I thought the film shouldn't be bad since he is involved in it. Not to mention the fact that I enjoy any movie or series based during the 50s in America for the fashion sense and elegance of the people in that time. (shoutout here to Mad Men)

In my opinion, the movie is very good and it did not disappoint me at all. The story is told in a soft manner, although some if the subjects treated during the movie are not so easy to swallow. Saoirse Ronan did a great job with her delicate but also strong at times performance and hopefully she will be considered for an Academy Award because she deserves it. Her costar and love interest in the film, Emory Cohen did a very good job as well, portraying a young american with Italian roots and a big heart, who quickly falls in love with Eilis.

Comparing Brooklyn to The immigrant (although this one is set in the 20s), as they treat similar topics, I definitely enjoyed the first one more, probably because the mood and tone of the movie, with more lightning, colors and a bit of humor here and there.

All in all, Brooklyn in a must for anyone who loves period pieces, or just a well acted drama set in the 50s with an interesting story and really good costumes! (just take a look at the photo)

The intern

The intern is a movie directed by Nancy Meyers, starring Robert De Niro and Anne Hathaway as leading roles, about a retired 70 year old widower, who, because of a lack of better things to do with his time and a desire to stay active, decides to respond to a senior intern opening at a online fashion site based firm run by Hathaway's character.

This movie sounds like a classic feel-good comedy, possibly full of cliches, but it's surprisingly good. It has a little bit more depth than expected, but not too much, just enough to make it stand out from the other comedies about generation gaps and old people facing technology gags.

The chemistry between the two leading actors in incredible and I think this is the reason that I enjoyed this movie so much. De Niro is still in great shape, making a warm, lovable, thoughtful character, while Hathaway gives a bit of edge to her uptight, introvert character, which could have resulted in being too one dimensional, boring and cliched. The two make a good fit for each other, while the rest of the cast completes it nicely. After seeing Adam Driver and Anders Holm (who plays the husband), I was expecting Black Anderson to appear as well, to complete the trio from Workaholics, but sadly he didn't make a cameo.

Also, the movie looks good, with the lightning and directing, giving it a cool New York, Brooklyn vibe that I like to see in movies.

All in all, this film is fun and enjoyable to watch on a Sunday afternoon when you are looking for something light, especially for the awesome chemistry between De Niro and Hathaway.

The walk

The walk is a movie directed by Robert Zemeckis, starring Joseph Gordon Levitt as the leading role, portraying Philippe Petit, the man who walked on a wire set between the Twin Towers of World Trade Center in 1974.

From my point of view, the movie is shot in a very theatrical like manner, at least in the first half of the movie, which I did not find as interesting as the second, to the point where I almost gave up on the film. Gladly I didn't, because the second act is amazing! So full of suspense and incredible images. Although there is plenty of CGI, it's a beautiful mix between that and real shots.

JGL was very good in this role, as he is in all of his movies and it's obvious he only chooses passion projects with interesting characters or story lines. I did not mind his French accent in this film one bit, 'tho I have heard people complain about it. He speaks impeccable French and his accent is believable, so there is nothing to complain about, right? It's funny how when an American speaks with an English accent it's no problem, or the other way around, but when he does a french accent it is a tragedy?!

Don't get fooled by the fact that it is a true story and you already know how it will end, because the journey is incredible and the moments when he is up the wire are full of tension and suspense, probably leaving you on the edge of your seat grasping for air. There are also moments when, with the use of smart story telling and directing, the audience seems to actually enter the mind of the protagonist, which is pretty cool.

To wrap up, you should see this movie because it tells an original story of a man who did something you don't see everyday, using traditional methods, but well crafted, acted and directed.