THE MOVIE POST | TOP 5 FILMS OF 2014

This year there have been some great movies out. Here are my top 5 films of 2014.

1. Guardians of the Galaxy

2. Only Lovers Left Alive

3. Captain America : The Winter Soldier

4. The Hunger Games : Mockingjay Part 1

5. Divergent

What were your favourite movies of 2014? 

LOVE VANESSA xx

THE MOVIE POST | THE FAULT IN OUR STARS

A tearjerker of a book makes for a tearjerker of a movie. 

I first became aware of the book through the author John Green's Youtube channel with his brother Hank; VlogBrothers. As someone who is slightly older than the target demographic I wasn't really aware of the hype and excitement surrounding it. Now I've seen the film have to say it's one of my favourite book to screen adaptations and I've seen a lot, Divergent being higher on the list of favourites which Shailene also starred in. :)

I've watched films that are similar to this in terms of story but not necessarily focussed on teens with terminal illness. But anyway let's get down to talking about the film. (I'm going to try and keep this mildly spoiler free)

Shailene & Ansel really embody the characters of Hazel & Augustus and I think really made the film even better. Nat Wolff also provided some comedic elements to his character and I laughed at many a scene of his especially the egging of his ex girlfriends moms' car. But what really struck me was the poignancy of several of the scenes including when Hazel & Augustus visited Anne Frank's House in Amsterdam. The film captured elements like feeling like everything is against you or that bad things are simply inevitable but there are positives too like love can happen between two people regardless of circumstances and you can fall in love when you least expect it. I'm rambling terribly in this review but the film got me thinking about a lot of things. Anyway to end yes I cried, definitely bring tissues if you go to see the film, I thoroughly enjoyed it so highly recommend it you guys.

If you've seen it what did you think?

LOVE VANESSA xx

THE MOVIE POST | THOR THE DARK WORLD

So I waited till Thor The Dark World was released in the US to write my review. I live in the UK so luckily the film came out on the 30th October.

Have to say there was a lot to live up to after the massive success of The Avengers & Iron Man 3 didn't really truly accomplish that task.

This is where Thor The Dark World is a success. It is a refreshing take on the Norse God of Thunder's adventures in Asgard & beyond. A far funnier and more realist approach to his trajectory and no less Shakespearean than the first Thor.

Thor The Dark World is basically about Thor trying to save the universe from the darkness the elves of Svartalfheim headed by Malekith intend to plunge it into. In order to do this he must enlist Loki's help and thus brotherly bonding and a road-trip ensue.

Thor is brilliant. Chris Hemsworth portraying him as a young man coming to terms with the fact he's becoming King and trying to protect the nine realms and those that he loves; Jane.

Sif & the Warriors Three have more of a role as does Heimdall & Darcy. Selvig is hilarious running naked around Stone Henge talking about the Convergence.

But the one character who steals every scene he is in is Loki. Tom Hiddleston is Hamlet like. He gives the character depth and complexity mixing vulnerability with indifference, anger and biting sarcasm. I've been a long term fan of Hiddleston's for about 5 years now and it's great that he's been given such an amazing and intelligent role as Loki.

The movie overall is funny, sad and there are so many twists and turns that you find yourself asking what is going on. If you like Game of Thrones you may like the tone of this film. The ending is particularly interesting and I wonder how Thor 3 will play out if that movie does indeed happen (nothing has been confirmed). The two after-credits scenes are intriguing and set up Thor's placement in the next Avengers film The Avengers Age Of Ultron and Thanos' role in terms of the Infinity Gems.

I really enjoyed this movie and can not recommend it enough, so if you haven't gone to the cinema to see it yet, go watch it!

LOVE VANESSA xx

THE FAVOURITES POST | APRIL FAVOURITES

Clothing

This has literally been my staple item in my wardrobe, I've worn it so much I may need to replace it soon. Every girl needs a good faux-leather biker jacket.

Miss Selfridge Petites Black Seam Detail Biker Jacket x

Make-up

Of all the eyeliners I have used before and I have used a lot this is quite possibly the best so far. I've always been a fan of Max Factor's make-up and this was just another addition to my favourites from them. Honestly it is the only waterproof eyeliner I have found that stays on all day and the black is so pigmented.

Max Factor Colour X-pert Waterproof Eyeliner Black x 

TV Show

 

I'm not one for gory TV shows let alone crime thrillers or horrors but I have been enjoying Hannibal so far.

Hannibal x

Film

Well what can I say I adore Comic Book movies and I loved this one too.

You can catch my review of IM3 here

Iron Man 3 x

Magazine

I never used to buy Company I had always stuck to reading Empire, Total Film, Kerrang or Glamour but I really have been liking this magazine. It's nice to see such an emphasis put on street style and bloggers.

Company x

Book

I have read this so many times its getting ridiculous and my book is getting such a bad state I've resorted to reading it on kindle instead. I love a good old classic novel.

Pride and Prejudice

Music

I've been a fan of Paramore's since 2005 and I've bought every album and loved them all. This album is a completely different direction for them but there are some great tunes on this album. My favourite songs are Ain't It Fun & Last Hope.

Paramore (album 2013) x

Tell me your favourites if you like.

LOVE VANESSA x

THE MOVIE POST | IRON MAN 3

So I just came back from seeing Iron Man 3 and first of all: WOW. 

This is a great start to Marvel's Phase 2 and really sets the mark for the rest of the Marvel movies in this phase (Thor: The Dark World, Captain America: The Winter Soldier & Avengers 2).

Robert Downey Junior and Gwyneth Paltrow are on fine form and I enjoyed the relationship between Pepper and Tony much more than the previous films. The dynamic between them is much more realistic.

I found it rather interesting in reference to "Nothings been the same since New York" that the event in the Avengers are what are causing him to have nightmares and panic attacks. It shows that even though they defeated Loki and the Chitauri that it left a mark on Tony and not in a great way.

I like the realism in that there is more fighting with Tony outside the suit and we get to see more of Tony's back story prior to the events in the first Iron Man film.

The huge plot twist in regards to the true identity of The Mandarin may annoy avid comic book fans but it was an interesting way to entice new fans to watch the movie and then discover all is not what it seems. It also allowed enjoy the extraordinary acting talents of Sir Ben Kingsley.

The focus on the idea of desperation and a need to show the world what you are capable of is interesting and I appreciate the notion that people can change. Ultimately Tony has become a hero and a changed man but in order for that to have occurred he needed to loosen his bonds to Iron Man.

At the end of the film there's a reference to a 'clean slate' and I really hope that does not mean RDJ will not return as Stark which has been rumoured for a while. To me he is Tony Stark and there can be no other.

There's always an after-credit scene with any Marvel movie and it was nice to see the SCIENCE BROS back together.

Overall it was a great movie and I am so excited to see Thor: The Dark World.

And if my review doesn't make you go see Iron Man 3 listen to the God of Mischief himself.

After all that rambling if you haven't seen Iron Man 3, go watch it!


LOVE VANESSA x