films seen
2
average score
1.75*
nationality
status
Alive and kicking

Movies


Ticket to Paradise

2022 / 104m - USA
Comedy, Romance
2.5*/5.0*
Ticket to Paradise poster

A pretty generic romcom, entirely in line with my expectations. Clooney is fun (but he's getting really old for this), and Roberts was never really young enough. It's a good thing they found a superb location and two pleasant (though somewhat dull) kids to handle the romantic part of this film.

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When Lily goes off on a vacation to Bali, little do her ambitious parents know that the next time they'll hear from her will be when they get her wedding invitation. They obviously don't agree with Lily's choices, but they'll have to set aside their lifelong feud if they're willing to convince their daughter she's making the mistake of her life.

The banter between Clooney & Roberts is rather tame, and the romance between Dever & Bouttier is too simplistic. Bali is lovely though and the breezy atmosphere makes this a pretty easy watch. It's not the most memorable film, but it's far from the worst in its genre. Decent romcom filler.


Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again

2018 / 114m - UK
Musical, Romance
1.0*/5.0*
Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again poster

Here We Go Again is the perfect title for this second part. Fans will exclaim it with glee, others will whimper it with desperation in their voice. I certainly didn't need another two hours of bad renditions of a band I never cared for in the first place. But here we are, blockbuster cinema is ruthless.

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Sophie is trying to honor the memory of her mother by restoring the hotel she once dreamed of. She is pregnant, but her relationship isn't going as planned. Meanwhile, we see how her mother got pregnant with Sophie and how it is that she is unsure of the identity of her true father.

This film is pretty much a redo of the first film. A pleasant Greek setting is about the only real appeal there is, the rest is just bad music and bad choreographies. The actors weren't picked for their voices, the plot is bland and the romance never feels genuine. Let's hope they don't go for a third round.