filmfan2480

So, I didn't hate this? Having read some scathing reviews, I went in figuring to loathe this and so my expectation were lowered ... it worked. Does the film make sense from beginning to end? Nah. Is it kinda bonkers? Yep. But I found myself enjoying enough of it that it just didn't matter too much in the end. Charlize is barely in it, but I love how ridiculously over-the-top she is. Emily Blunt was good. Hemsworth was fine. Chastain was badass, but her Scottish accent needed some work. The production design, costumes, and make-up all enchanted me. The special effects (those Goblins!!!) were great! The music was rousing. And I was excited during the climax. Again, it is NOT a good movie by any stretch of the imagination -- but I didn't actively hate it while watching.

Really enjoyed this. Amazing special effects (should get nommed for next year's Oscars, if not win). Good story. Good characters. The child actor was good, not great. I enjoyed how the filmmakers integrated a few of the songs into the film. One thing, I jumped a good 4 times or so in my seat at some parts. And so, I think this might be too scary for younger children. But that's a minor quibble. Glad that this film is well reviewed and it's killing at the box office.

It's interesting to me that someone mentioned the scene where Eilis shuns the girl with the curly blonde hair. I didn't think much of it. But when I showed this movie to my mom and grandma (both enjoyed it), they both thought it was VERY out of character and rude of Eilis to have done that to her. Seems that mom and gramms were not the only ones who felt that way. :)