chrisandmark-44838
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I had mixed expectations before I pressed play...I expected this to be low budget, with so so acting and only just managing to cross the line in regards to delivering any sort of meaningful message.
I'm so happy to say I was wrong! I absolutely loved it...
What is ultimately given to us with this movie, is a story with depth, heart, meaning, history and truth. Everybody Loves Jamie could of easily and adequately delivered a fast paced and high camp but largely forgettable romp but instead this movie was well rounded, multi-layered and expertly paced to allow for not only the expected high camp, high fashion and tap for you foot musical number but also heart renching and impactful scenes made to teach and enlighten and give a unexpected but accomplished serious tone to the movie to which I personally appreciated and admired. Its in these scenes which deal with real emotion and issues in todays society that this movie really shines and becomes more than just a throw away yet well intended bog standard message movie.
The musical numbers could of easily been a little bit to much to bare and taken away from the meaning and intentions of the movie but instead they give platform and spotlight to the message especially in the dramatic scenes in which the lyrics from the warm and touching ballads really tug on your heart strings.
From the always reliable Sarah Lancaster to the bold and fierce Richard E Grant (who also adds a lovely little touch of star power to the movie) the movie is held steady by honest and effortless acting that makes it so easy to watch and invest in because of the believability in they dialogue and ultimately emotions of the characters . Max Harwood is a sensation and the supporting cast are on point.
I applaud this movie for being more than it had any right in being, I applaud its bold and unashamed attempt to teach young viewers of the battles gay men have faced in the past and in the present and sadly to a degree in the future. The use of footage of the Aids pandemic, Princess Diana, Freddie Mercury is inspired and elevates the movie from what it could of easily have been (and personally what I expected it to be) and instead becomes a must see movie for anyone, any age, gay, straight and everyone in between.
I laughed and I cried but overall I was blown away.
I'm so happy to say I was wrong! I absolutely loved it...
What is ultimately given to us with this movie, is a story with depth, heart, meaning, history and truth. Everybody Loves Jamie could of easily and adequately delivered a fast paced and high camp but largely forgettable romp but instead this movie was well rounded, multi-layered and expertly paced to allow for not only the expected high camp, high fashion and tap for you foot musical number but also heart renching and impactful scenes made to teach and enlighten and give a unexpected but accomplished serious tone to the movie to which I personally appreciated and admired. Its in these scenes which deal with real emotion and issues in todays society that this movie really shines and becomes more than just a throw away yet well intended bog standard message movie.
The musical numbers could of easily been a little bit to much to bare and taken away from the meaning and intentions of the movie but instead they give platform and spotlight to the message especially in the dramatic scenes in which the lyrics from the warm and touching ballads really tug on your heart strings.
From the always reliable Sarah Lancaster to the bold and fierce Richard E Grant (who also adds a lovely little touch of star power to the movie) the movie is held steady by honest and effortless acting that makes it so easy to watch and invest in because of the believability in they dialogue and ultimately emotions of the characters . Max Harwood is a sensation and the supporting cast are on point.
I applaud this movie for being more than it had any right in being, I applaud its bold and unashamed attempt to teach young viewers of the battles gay men have faced in the past and in the present and sadly to a degree in the future. The use of footage of the Aids pandemic, Princess Diana, Freddie Mercury is inspired and elevates the movie from what it could of easily have been (and personally what I expected it to be) and instead becomes a must see movie for anyone, any age, gay, straight and everyone in between.
I laughed and I cried but overall I was blown away.
If like me your a fan of the 90s mystery, detective thriller that requires no CGI or special effects or other modern day movie magic effects then The Little Things is for you.
Its a shame that Hollywood appears to have has lost its faith in scripts like this one. The Little Things offers up a taste of the old school with its simple but effective plot that doesn't pretend to be anything that its not. The acting and dialogue is intelligent, subtle and effective. Denzel Washington, Rami Malek and Jared Leto all bring to the table a absorbing, masterful and truthful performances that really help bring a sense of long forgotten class to the movie.
The sub-plot that explores the past events of Washington's character for me felt a little off but was well explained as it subtly drifts in and out of the movie as more and more is added leading to it tying nicely together with the main plot. I personally loved the 90's Jagged Edge style twist at the end that although isn't earth shattering its fun and commendable.
The Little Things is a gripping and subtly tense movie that serves us commendable performances and a very well done simple but intelligent good guy vs bad guy plot.
Solid Entertainment and here's me thinking they don't make them like that anymore but after watching The Little Things.....I'm glad to see they do!
Its a shame that Hollywood appears to have has lost its faith in scripts like this one. The Little Things offers up a taste of the old school with its simple but effective plot that doesn't pretend to be anything that its not. The acting and dialogue is intelligent, subtle and effective. Denzel Washington, Rami Malek and Jared Leto all bring to the table a absorbing, masterful and truthful performances that really help bring a sense of long forgotten class to the movie.
The sub-plot that explores the past events of Washington's character for me felt a little off but was well explained as it subtly drifts in and out of the movie as more and more is added leading to it tying nicely together with the main plot. I personally loved the 90's Jagged Edge style twist at the end that although isn't earth shattering its fun and commendable.
The Little Things is a gripping and subtly tense movie that serves us commendable performances and a very well done simple but intelligent good guy vs bad guy plot.
Solid Entertainment and here's me thinking they don't make them like that anymore but after watching The Little Things.....I'm glad to see they do!