The Rest of 2016, Part 4
In closing the door on 2016, I realize that there are a lot of films that I have seen that unfortunately I was unable to review for one reason or another. That doesn't mean, however, that I don't want you guys to know what I think of most of these films, so just like the last couple of years I will be doing a few posts over the next month or so wrapping up all of the films I got a chance to see from this past year. This time, I've got a Tim Burton fantasy book adaptation, Tom Hanks and Clint Eastwood, and a surprisingly good duo of Russell Crowe and Ryan Gosling.
Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children - Not a waste of time.
This was a surprisingly entertaining fantasy film. Miss Peregrine's definitely has its own share of writing and editing problems, but the solid visual effects and generally good performances (especially from the child actors) mask them pretty well. The pacing is a little variable and drags a bit in the second act; however, the climax makes up for it. The characters feel as real as they can with actual motivations, making the film an emotional success as well. It's not perfect, but it works. Grade: 57
Sully - See it.
To be honest, I'm surprised Sully ended up as good as it is. The Miracle on the Hudson is such a small event that making a full-length movie seems tough; however, Eastwood somehow makes it work, even with this nonlinear telling. Hanks does a good job as the titular pilot, and Aaron Eckhart turns in a great performance as his first officer. The investigative team is given a slightly unfair treatment, which unfortunately makes the film a bit more cliched; however, on the whole Sully is a success. Grade: 69
The Nice Guys - Buy it.
This is an absolute riot. Shane Black does wonders with his direction of The Nice Guys, and his script is both funny and rich at the same time. The originality of this film is what propels it so well, as do the duo of Crowe and Gosling. They have really good chemistry as a comedic duo and turn in great performances here. Angourie Rice, who plays Gosling's daughter, is absolutely stellar here as well, performing way above her years. This is stylish and relentlessly funny filmmaking at its best. Grade: 86
This was a surprisingly entertaining fantasy film. Miss Peregrine's definitely has its own share of writing and editing problems, but the solid visual effects and generally good performances (especially from the child actors) mask them pretty well. The pacing is a little variable and drags a bit in the second act; however, the climax makes up for it. The characters feel as real as they can with actual motivations, making the film an emotional success as well. It's not perfect, but it works. Grade: 57
To be honest, I'm surprised Sully ended up as good as it is. The Miracle on the Hudson is such a small event that making a full-length movie seems tough; however, Eastwood somehow makes it work, even with this nonlinear telling. Hanks does a good job as the titular pilot, and Aaron Eckhart turns in a great performance as his first officer. The investigative team is given a slightly unfair treatment, which unfortunately makes the film a bit more cliched; however, on the whole Sully is a success. Grade: 69
This is an absolute riot. Shane Black does wonders with his direction of The Nice Guys, and his script is both funny and rich at the same time. The originality of this film is what propels it so well, as do the duo of Crowe and Gosling. They have really good chemistry as a comedic duo and turn in great performances here. Angourie Rice, who plays Gosling's daughter, is absolutely stellar here as well, performing way above her years. This is stylish and relentlessly funny filmmaking at its best. Grade: 86
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