Top Gun

Well hey there my lovelies,

Its been a long time coming but I've finally got another review today. Its just a quick one really as I'm assuming a lot of people would've already seen this film due to its age. So today its Top Gun.

Well I never expected to like Top Gun as much as I did. I never really thought it was my kind of film but I think I've worked out by now that I don't really have a particular type of film that I enjoy more than others, I seem to like a bit of each genre. So when my friends suggested watching Top Gun I wasn't sure, but I really got into in the end.

Released in 1986 by director Tony Scott, Top Gun is considered by some to be a classic. Starring Tom Cruise, Val Kilmer and Kelly McGillis, Top Gun follows fighter pilot Maverick as he is sent to The Top Gun Naval Fighter Weapons School in order to refine his skills and continue his training. However, compared to the others in his class Maverick is more reckless and at times can seem quite cocky. He can seem quite full of himself and like he knows it all, leading the others to look down on him but this also comes from some of his families history as his father was also a fighter pilot.

Now we all know I'm not always one for giving spoilers and as most of you should've seen this film considering how long its been out, I'm not going to go through everything that happens. But instead tell you that I think it is an awesome film, simple as that. The soundtrack was just incredible for the film and worked so well with the story, although there were times where it could get repetitive. There is only so many times a person can listen to Danger Zone and Take my Breath Away in one film, but regardless of that the songs chosen helped to set each scene and added to the enjoyment. As I write this I'm currently listening the soundtrack so I must've liked it enough to look it up.

Seeing Tom Cruise play the star role was great, but it was odd to see such a young Tom Cruise. It's fair to say he hasn't lost his good looks. He played Maverick well and it was almost as if the role was pretty perfect for him really. He was able to act as the cocky guy that people couldn't beat but also as the sensitive guy who can show his feelings.

I actually really enjoyed watching Top Gun and I definitely think I would watch it again. My friends and I did get a bit too attached to the character Goose, so when he dies we were a tad heart broken to lose the friendly joker of the film. Definitely think you should all watch it, you might find yourselves liking it unexpectedly. I can see why to some this film is considered a classic, its like one of those films that no matter how old it actually is, it somehow never gets old to watch. As an added bonus I might even go as far to say I'd rate it a 4 out of 5, that's pretty generous for me I think.

Anyway guys, head on over to Netflix and get Top Gun on!

Until next time, thanks for reading :) x

Two Years Too Late, oops!

Hey my lovelies,

So quite a while ago now I was blogging about watching Disney films in my run up to visiting Disneyland Paris with some friends from uni, and that was towards the end of 2013. I've obviously been been to Disneyland by now and whilst I was there I filmed the whole of the Christmas Parade that was on in the evening. Omg it was amazing, I absolutely loved and it and I really want to go back again and watch another parade.

I finally got around to putting it together in a video, and thought I'd share it with you guys. Watching it makes me miss Disneyland and makes me want to go back so badly. I really don't know why it took me so long to put the footage together but its done now and here it is.

Hope you enjoy it!

Until next time, thanks for reading :) x

Guess Who's Back, Back Again...Its Me!!

Hello, Bonjour, Guten Tag, Hola!

Hope you're all doing well. Its been a while since I posted but I'm back baby! And I'm ready to go.
So happy to be able to say that I have handed in my dissertation and finished all of my university work for good now. It feels like my three years studying as a Portsmouth university student has gone so quick and now its nearly all over. Before I know it I'll be graduating, hopefully with good marks, and I'll have a degree in media studies. Exciting and scary at the same time, but I'm so proud of myself for how far I have come. Now its time to join the rest of all of those 9-5 qorkers and get a job, if only it was that easy though. As much as I have enjoyed my time studying I'm also looking forward to seeing what the future brings for me.

Now that I'm done with focusing on writing my dissertation and so many essays, I can make sure I'm giving my blog some love and attention again. During the times I've been writing for uni there have been moments where I've had to take breaks or I' trying to de-stress myself so I have watched quite a bit actually which means more blog posts!

But for now I'm just happy to be able to relax without having any more essays to write tomorrow. Keep a look out for more posts to come, and until next time my lovelies, thanks for reading :) x

So happy its all done! Dissertation handed in!

Definitely don't think I would've made it this far without the support I've had from so many different people, too many to name individually but they should know who they are and I'm so grateful to all of them :)

So much work, So little time!

Hey my lovelies,

Hope you're all doing well.

I want to get some more reviews up but my time is currently being taken up by my dissertation and university work, so much work! So to save me apologising further down the line, I want to say now that there may not be a review for a while but I'll get them written when I can.

I know you guys and girls will understand, we've all had a lot of coursework at some point or another, but now its getting towards deadlines as the end of the academic year gets closer and closer, so people are stressing and trying to cram in as much studying and writing as possible, when possible.

In the mean time if there are any films or even programmes that you would like to see a review about then don't hesitate to ask. It may take a little bit of time but any suggestions will be added to my ever growing list, and will be up when I get the chance.

So until next time, put your feet up with a good film on and relax.
Thanks for reading :) x

You guys amaze me!

Well hello there my little lovelies,

How're you all doing? Well I hope :)

I've started to notice more now that a lot of people who have been reading my blog are actually from all over the world as well as England, in places like Brazil, America and even Russia to name just a few! This amazes me and would love it if you could just leave a little comment even if you're just passing by while looking for another blog.

I know my blog isn't as big or even as interesting as some, but I never thought anyone outside of the UK would read it all or even see it so that really does make me happy when I see that my audience is coming from all over.

I only really started this to have somewhere to share my thoughts and opinions on various films that I've seen as I'm (currently, but not fro too much longer) a media student with a film based radio show so I try to watch a lot. Post content varies I know, which is another reason that it amazes me that some of my posts have more views than I would've thought they'd get.

I know its still a small blog but I wanted to say thank you to all of you that look at it and take the time to read all my nonsense filled rambles, means a lot :)

Until next time, thanks for reading, much love! :) x

Once Upon a Time

 Hello my lovelies,

Well I've done it again, got myself hooked into another television series. This one is called Once Upon a Time.

Once Upon a Time is an American fairytale drama set in the fictional town of Storybrooke. Those who live here are actually characters from various fairy tales but have been sent into the 'real world' by the evil queen after she cursed everyone, which meant they no longer remembered who they were but instead played the parts of everyday people in a town that is very special.

It may sound silly to say it, but Once Upon a Time just seems so magical (not just because of the magic included within the story), I love watching the characters in the real world and seeing flashbacks of who they actually are from the fairy tales. There are times when you can even figure out who is meant to be who before seeing flashbacks into their past, like Pinocchio for example. So much happens and it can really suck you in as you wait to see if the curse gets broken returning the forgotten memories or not. Obviously each character has their own story as to who they were in the past and who the curse has made them become, but the overall plot line is that the curse needs to be broken to allow people to remember, but it takes a lot of believing in magic and hope that the curse will be broken, and the evil queen beaten.

I've just finished the first series and I'm looking forward to what comes next as I continue watching. Its almost as if it could be another Disney story, just with a larger cast of main characters. Its such a lovely programme to watch and just reminds me that it doesn't matter what age you are, you can still enjoy things about princes, princesses and magic, and yes I know that sounds childish but everyone has something they love, and for some its Disney and fairy tales. The stories are really mixed and includes so much like broken family issues, relationship breakdowns, and people being set up for crimes they didn't commit. It almost has something for everyone but it can take a bit of getting into and used to before you can really enjoy each characters back story.

I think it has become a new favourite, and would recommend it to anyone that loves stories like this and fairy tales. I love watching it to relax but it always makes you look forward to what is going to be discovered next and how the plan to break the curse goes.

If you've seen the first episode and you're not too sure about it just watch another couple, it might just get you hooked.

That's all for now, hope you all have a lovely day wherever you are but until next time, thanks for reading :) x

'Its like spooning a warm marshmallow'... Big Hero 6!

 Hello my lovelies,

First things first, if you haven't already seen Big Hero 6 then why not? Go see it now. I'll try to avoid spoilers although I apologise if this is then boring without spoilers but I don't want to ruin it for those that haven't seen it yet, I'll keep it to a minimum. As the film has only just been released here in the UK I wouldn't be surprised if not too many of you have seen it yet, but you definitely should go and watch it. Its a Disney movie so you instantly know it'll be brilliant, plus its great for all ages.

Big Hero 6 is, as I said, brilliant. It's exciting, adventurous, hilarious, and even includes some super hero action. Basically I loved it. It focuses on a young boy called Hiro Hamada who loves anything robotic, and spends his time competing in bot-fights with a robot he created himself. His older brother Tadashi, also into robotics and techy things, is the creator of the personal care assistant robot called Baymax, but sadly gets caught in a fire trying to save someone from his university. This obviously has major effects on Hiro (I won't go into the spoilers of his earlier life), and for a while its as if he lost interest with robotics and science due to this event.

However, when Hiro discovers that someone has stolen something that he created, he can't help but get involved with the help of Baymax, and his brothers university friends to later form Big Hero 6 in order to help people just as Tadashi wished for when he made Baymax. Much like his name suggests, Hiro and his friends become the heroes of the film.

Baymax, the 'soft marshmallow' robot is such a lovely character and is the type of friend that everyone needs. Although he is just metal parts put together, he gains a personality of his own that makes him such a loving robot, and you can't help but get attached to him throughout the film.

Plus if you're a fan of Dan and Phil from Radio 1 and YouTube, that gives you another reason to go and see the film as they had the chance to voice two of the characters. Although they were only minor roles I still think its really cool that they had the chance to get involved.

Its obviously still only the beginning of the year but I can see Big Hero 6 making an appearance in my list of favourite films of 2015 at the end of the year. Baymax has become another favourite character and I very much want my own Baymax.

I would happily recommend this to anyone and everyone, its got a bit of everything, plus its Disney and if you don't like Disney then you're crazy. Take my word for it and get yourselves to the cinema to see it, you won't regret it.

Sorry if its been a bit of a less interesting post but its still a new film so I didn't want to ruin it for people. So you have my thoughts and opinions, now go form yours and let me know if you enjoy it just as much as I did.

Until next time, thanks for reading :) x