My Summer of Love 2004
Rich girl (Blunt), poor but feisty
girl (Press), ex-con fanatical Christian brother (Considine).
The actors are among my favourites but sadly, the story doesn’t work for me. A pity.
2* of 5
Absolute Beginners 1986
If I remember correctly, I didn’t
much like it the first time but I’m willing to give it another chance.
London 1958. Hot jazz. Cool jazz.
Teenagers. Rock’n’roll. Fashion.
Could’ve should’ve worked but it
doesn’t. The story is trite and boring. Kensit’s little girl voice is
irritating. But I’ll stick with it for Davies and Bowie.
They lift it slightly. As does dealing with racism towards the end.
2* of 5
The Wonder 2022
1862. An English nurse, Mrs Wright,
(Pugh) has been summoned to a job in Ireland to determine if a girl (Lord
Cassidy), who hasn’t eaten in four months but remains healthy, is a miracle or
a fraud.
It’s a beautiful and grim story of the madness and cruelty of religion.
4* of 5
