(trailer review) - Michael

I had to watch this trailer a few times because the first time I watched it, the thought that came to my mind first once it was all done was, "That's creepy". One of the thoughts I had whilst watching was, "Look at that nose!" but other than those two initial thoughts, the more prominent one was how creepy the trailer looked. Now I mean creepy in the best way possible in that, not only does this look great and Jaafar looks a tad off (because its not Michael) but damn, if all the musical performance shots and footage is recreated for this movie and is not old footage or repurposed footage using ai or whatever, this film looks like it is shot for shot the real deal. It is uncanny how much Jaafar Jackson looks like his uncle Michael Jackson, and all the moves and mannerisms are simply down to a fine art, like...did they manage to download Michael Jackson's mannerisms, behaviour and dancing into Jaafar like the Kung Fu moves into Neo in The Matrix Movie. Honestly, I was dumbfounded. You see, growing up with Michael for those who are 50-65 plus will possibly watch this and be taken aback.

The trailer has various shots of Michael getting himself ready to start recording to performance in front of hundreds of people. Putting on the Headphones and Quincy Jones (I assume) saying, "I know you've been waiting a long time for this...", a baseball stadium filled with fans, the iconic glittery suit and white glittery socks. Shots of the family at the table together and lists of songs to be written or already written to be put together for an album, Michael dancing, the famous outfits Michael used to wear at appearances and the Thriller video, which is quite possibly the most iconic video ever shot and rehearsed in history. All quick shots until the end shot of Michael asking for the lights to lower the lights and it sounds JUST like Michael and his soft speaking voice. The laugh and the security assisting someone who fainted, something that would happen at shows, the crying and fainting of fans, the Michael Jackson spin AND the Moonwalk. This movie looks great! I am just wondering where it will end because this was meant to be one film, but due to legal issues and legal content and such, it looks like the film may be chopped up, and if this movie does well, I guess we will get the second part. Let's just hope that Michael's early life and story have not been tarnished as much as his latter life and how a lot of things went down for him, truth or not.

(film review) - Harry Brown

First and foremost, I understand that people do perceive this film as an old mercenary taking out guys/youths on his council estate as the police are too what-less to do anything.  I am under this impression because I have heard some views of what "they" have said about the film and to what they have shown on the TV.  Well, I will clear this up for you.

Harry Brown is a good film.  In fact, very good.  It stars Michael Caine as Harry Brown an old pensioner who looses his wife and then looses a dear friend to the streets of a Council Estate in South London where the youths are unruly and dangerous.  I like to call them ASBOs.  After the Police were confronted on numerous occasions about the ASBO youths but with no avail, Harry goes on a rampage by taking the law into his own hands and declares himself as the Council Estate Street Sweeper.

There are some disturbing parts in this film that attack your mind in two different ways.  The first way is, this is a thriller, expect some disturbing scenes.  Secondly, not only is this a thriller, the events in this film are actually that believable that it is actually disturbing to think that your next door neighbour is a crack/cocaine fiend and is shooting up or people are being killed on your council estate...and in fact, this is very much true to life.   Some truths can be unbearable, so walking out might be an option, however, if you stay, you will see some of the best acting I've seen from a young guy portraying a young guy.

Ben Drew aka Plan B (Rapper) who plays Noel, a street smart youth, heavily into the running of crime on the estate and also known by the coppers is the star of the show.  For me, his acting was flawless and real.  When you watch British films these days such as Lock Stock and Snatch, you don't get the same kind of realistic acting in these films compared to Harry Brown and Kidult/Adulthood.

To wrap this up, if you have not seen this film, I think you ought to get down to the Cinema ASAP and watch it.  I don't see why you would say it is not a good film at all.  The acting from both Michael Caine, Ben Drew & Emily Mortimer are good and the storyline and pacing is good as well.  If anything, this film is a good eye-opener and a good representation of what a Council Estate in London is really like.

Go watch the film, I recommend.  Out in the Cinema NOW!!!

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