Reviews for people on the go. Don't have time to read our reviews? Treat yourself to a short review of the latest films from Mr & Mrs Knight.
Mr KNIGHT
Number seven in the saga, set 30 years after Return of the Jedi, The Force Awakens shows a new threat to the Galaxy with a similar end game. Brand new faces are brought to the table with Daisy Ridley’s Rey and John Boyega’s Finn which do the movie justice. Unlike the shitty parts 1-3, The Force Awakens uses less special effects, more realistic scenery, more realistic light sabre battles and keeps true to the originals, which is what all the real fans actually love! A cracking movie. See it on the big screen! Not 3D though. 3D sucks.
Mrs KNIGHT
Episode 7 is set three decades after the defeat of the Galactic Empire. The film quickly brings you up to speed with what has happened to the old favourites while introducing you to some newbies, including kick ass scavenger Rey (Daisy Ridley) and Stormtrooper Finn (John Boyega). I walked out of the cinema wanting to go and watch the originals, which is something I have just about never wanted to do in my life! I am now a Star Wars fan (not that I was ever a hater) and can’t wait for the next one!
Joy
Mr KNIGHT
The
story of a brilliant woman held down by her high maintenance family and
responsibilities, Joy Mangano (Jennifer Lawrence). Joy decides to take a
risk and creates the original Miracle Mop. The movie, sprinkled with
stars such as Bradley Cooper, a slick TV Network manager and Robert De
Niro, the judgmental, old-school father, follow Joy’s highs and lows. It
was fun, but I felt it focused too strongly on the lows and not enough
time spent on the highs.
Mrs KNIGHT
Joy is the
true story of Joy Mangano (Jennifer Lawrence), and the journey of her
becoming a successful business woman and inventor. After years of
hardship, Joy invents the highly successful Miracle Mop. The film was as
much about love, friendship and family loyalty as it was about her
career. Overall I enjoyed it and it kept me engaged, especially the
scenes with Bradley Cooper who played the Head of Sales for a successful
TV Network. It was no Silver Linings Playbook, but still a “Joy” to
watch.
Daddy’s Home
Mr KNIGHT
Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg are at it again with this ‘wait for it to come out on DVD’ comedy. Ferrell plays step-dad Brad, an unloved by the children, dorky man who just wants the kids acceptance. He feels he’s getting somewhere until in comes Dad, Mark Wahlberg’s Dusty. He’s muscly, cool and everything the kids want, and just like Step Brothers, the battle begins. I don’t know how to fell anymore about Will Ferrell. He seems to have lost his edge and is turning into the new Adam Sandler. This has its laughs, but not many. See it if you get free tickets or go on cheap Tuesday!
Mrs KNIGHT
If you liked The Other Guys, you will like this. Comedy duo Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg team up in this latest comedy “Daddy’s Home”. Ferrell plays the hard working, perfect step dad, desperate for love from his step-children. Things are going ok before their cool, good at everything, real dad comes home to mess everything up. I enjoyed it overall, it had a few silly laughs, but wasn’t the best comedy I’ve ever seen. I still recommend seeing it.
Love the Coopers
Mr KNIGHT
Like many before it, just because a movie is littered with stars, does not make it a good movie. This one, a story of a dysfunctional family, The Coopers, coming together for Christmas, actually made me want to bash my head against the wall. The script was so bad it had a daytime TV movie feel to it. Despite it having Dianne Keaton, John Goodman, Olivia Wilde, Amanda Seyfried, Marissa Tomei and many others, nothing could save this script. As I’ve said before, you can’t polish a turd, and that is what this was!
Mrs KNIGHT
Love the Coopers is a feel good Christmas film, starring Olivia Wilde, Diana Keaton, Amanda Seyfried and more. While the story and characters lacked depth and it started off slow, it picked up half way through and I managed to enjoy the film over all. It showed all the insecurities and dramas a family can go through, especially during the holiday season. I wouldn’t watch again, but it was enjoyable enough.
Creed
Mr KNIGHT
Deceased Heavy Weight Champion Apollo Creed’s son, Adonis Johnson, played by Michael B. Jordan, is a down on his luck amateur boxer who needs a guiding hand. Adonis tracks down his father’s past opponent and friend, Rocky Balboa, who is old, retired and operating his run-down restaurant “Adrien’s”. Adonis convinces Rocky to train him. What follows is a powerful, uplifting boxing movie with surprisingly heartfelt performances by Sylvester Stallone and Michael B. Jordon.
Mrs KNIGHT
Coming from someone who hasn’t seen the Rocky films, and definitely didn’t want to see Creed, I was pleasantly surprised! The film follows the boxing journey of Adonis Johnson who is sick of living in the shadow of his champion father, Apollo Creed. He approaches retired Rocky Balboa to train him to the championships. It was an uplifting sports film that I actually recommend. I might even watch the original Rocky flicks! 
The Hunger Games Mockingjay: Part 2
Mr KNIGHT
If the movie was this bad, I ask myself, how did they ever sell any of the books? A follow up from terrible Mockingjay part one, Jennifer Lawrence leads an untrained, try-hard militant group, with a mentally ill Peeta, through a booby trapped Capital to kill President Snow. Not one action, comment, reaction or decision made by ANY character in this movie made any sense. Absolute rubbish.
Mrs KNIGHT
I’m glad this was the last installment of the Hunger Games franchise, as I wouldn’t want to sit through another. Mockingjay Part 2 sees the war escalate and our hero Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) lead the rebellion against President Snow (Donald Sutherland). It was better than Part 1 (which isn’t hard) and better than Mr Knight makes it out to be (again, not hard) but I was still disappointed as there was no suspense, or likeability in the characters. Sit back, relax and enjoy. Just don’t expect an Oscar winning film.
The Dressmaker
Mr KNIGHT
A predominantly Aussie cast set in outback Australia with Kate Winslet as its lead, The Dressmaker mixes comedy, mystery and scandal. Kate Winslet, a successful seamstress, returns to her home town after years of absence to rediscover and investigate a horror of her childhood. Where many Aussie movies ooze cheesy jokes, this one manages just the right mix. Quite a good flick.
Mrs KNIGHT
Tilly Dunnage (Kate Winslet) returns to her hometown in outback Victoria, Australia. Whispers and rumours quickly spread that she might be somehow connected to a murder. Expect the unexpected with this one. It’s quirky, twisted and full of dark humour. Great performances by all, keeping me engaged until the end. Plus there was some pretty great fashion moments! Highly recommend.
Spectre
Mr KNIGHT
A poor man’s Skyfall, Spectre wraps up the Daniel Craig Bond saga in a neat bow. Against the kingpin of all his previous adversaries, 007 struggles with the concept of his age, lost loves, fallen friends, his issues and willingness to go on. Spectre still delivers all the glitz, glam, fast cars, fast guns and beautiful women of its predecessors without disappointing its fans too much. But like I said, not quite Skyfall.
Mrs KNIGHT
I’m not a massive Bond fan, but for those of you who are I’m sure you will enjoy it far more than me. I found it to be long, boring and unenjoyable in comparison to Skyfall, which I loved. It started and ended strong, but dwindled in the middle. Despite it being filled with action, I didn’t feel like anything much was happening and I didn’t enjoy much of the characters. Sorry Bond fans, but didn’t care much for Spectre, it was only ok.
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