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The King’s Speech – movie review by Kate

January 6th, 2011 | Add a Comment

The King’s Speech Reel reviews for real people Plot: After the death of his father King George V (Michael Gambon) and the scandalous abdication of King Edward VIII (Guy Pearce), Bertie (Colin Firth) who has suffered from a debilitating speech impediment all his life, is suddenly crowned King George VI of England. With his country on the brink of war and in desperate need of a leader, his wife, Elizabeth (Helena Bonham Carter), the future Queen Mother, arranges for her husband to see an eccentric speech therapist, Lionel Logue (Geoffrey Rush). After a rough start, the two delve into an unorthodox course of treatment and eventually form an unbreakable bond. With the support of Logue, his family, his government and Winston Churchill (Timothy Spall), the King will overcome his stammer and deliver … Read entire article »

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Alice in Wonderland (2010) – movie review by Kate

March 4th, 2010 | 4 Comments

Alice in Wonderland (2010) Movie reviews by Kate Reel reviews for real people Rating: PG for fantasy action/violence involving scary images and situations, and for a smoking caterpillar. Genre: Children Plot: From Walt Disney Pictures and visionary director Tim Burton comes an epic 3-D fantasy adventure ‘Alice in Wonderland’, a magical and imaginative twist on one of the most beloved stories of all time. Nineteen year old Alice returns to Wonderland. Starring: Johnny Depp, Anne Hathaway, Helena Bonham-Carter, Crispin Glover Director: Tim Burton Running time: 1:48 Kate says – 3 stars  “Ok folks, when you check out the reviews, you’ll likely find as many haters as there are lovers, for Burton’s adaptation of Alice in Wonderland. I am neither a lover, nor a hater, I’m a somewhere in betweener, with more tendencies to the lover side. Visually, wow! A … Read entire article »

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