The Topp Twins: Untouchable Girls Very touching: Very touchable
This documentary is a pure delight. These two New Zealand lesbian activist singers are a complete joy. They have an amazing life story and they use their music and characters for fun and education about many causes. You cannot help but be engaged by these women; you will learn much about how to have a full, satisfying and emotionally healthy life. Told with humour and happiness.
Warning: Don’t expect great fashion tips from this film.
Tata,
Dane Velveeta Peron
*****
Unknown Satisfying Little Thriller
Liam Neeson plays a scientist who is the victim of identity theft. The movie takes you though the twists and turns of unravelling this story. It has some car chases and other tricks but mainly it's solid, well written, well acted and unpretentious. I liked it much more than I expected. Just sit back and enjoy the ride.
Yours in thrill seeking,
Dame VP
*****
Certified Copy
True Confession: I generally find Juliette Binoche a boring little actress. Other True Confession: I loved the film, “My dinner with Andre.” This is another film in that genre: a two person tour de force with Binoche rising brilliantly to the role of wife and mother. She plays off very well against her male protagonist. The banter is witty, believable and poignant. As a bonus we get scenes of the Italian countryside and small towns that are remarkable. This is a quiet surprising story that keeps the audience absolutely riveted or, if insensitive clods - and you know who you are- fast asleep by the second scene.
Yours for clever banter conversation,
Dame Velveeta Peron
*****
Littlerock
Japan meets small town Southern U.S. in this quirky little film of two young non-English speaking teens who end up in this backwater where they meet young “doing nothing, going nowhere “ boys and a great Spanish-speaking restaurant cook. The amazing lesson of this film is that there three languages going on at the same time and no one seems to care that the person to whom they are speaking doesn’t know what they are saying. They just interpret the answer to mean what they want. Could there be a message in this for us? I was once told that listening is not just waiting to speak. Could that be our problem?
From one who knows,
Dame Velveeta Peron
*****
Of Gods and Men But the Gods were off duty as usual
Leaving men to do the heavy lifting. This is a thought provoking, humane, inspirational true story about a group of 8 aging monks in the 1990s living in a small town in the Middle East, probably Afghanistan. They live peacefully with the village people (not to be confused with The Village People) tending their sick, providing counselling and support. When terrorists invade the town, killing townspeople, they must search their souls about whether to leave or to stay. The discussions in the group are utterly believable. Wonderful acting, subtle directing, excellent story of courage, literally, under fire. Don’t miss.
Your agnostic friend,
Dame Velveeta Peron
*****
Hanna Gripping Action film
True Confession : I didn’t intend to see this film. I ended up at the wrong cinema (have two near my home and do this often). Without time to get to the other one, I chose Paul but as I was walking by the poster for Hanna I went in there instead. Worst case, I get two hours of Eric Bana eye candy. What I got was much more - a great action flick, predictable in many ways but so well done. Cate Blanchett was great as the bad girl - although I do think she is getting too thin. Eric Bana was as promised. His daughter was beautiful and well played. I’d take this over HiddenTiger any old day.
Yours for action movies and cute people,
Dame Velveeta Peron
*****
The Lincoln Lawyer Lawyers at their sleaziest- Yeah
This is a slick, well put together lawyer movie – great banter, twists and turns galore, good acting by Michael McConaghey (about time), Marisa Tomei and a gaggle of other good actors. Sheer fun. Yeah endorphins. Go for sure.
Yours as a recovering lawyer needing a fix,
Dame Velveeta Peron
