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Pride (2014)
A heart-warming, funny awesomely acted film
Judging by the applause that broke out several times during the course of the movie, PRIDE touches on some themes near and dear to the LGBT community. However, this is NOT a film strictly for that crowd; rather, it is a laugh-out-loud, touching story with a message that crosses all political, social and "politically correct" communities that probably could only happen in a non-American country, since we are so polarized at this point. I thought Bill Nighy would steal the show, but that was done by Dominic West, who definitely knows how to dance. The lead actor, Ben Schnetzer, was mesmerizing; along with the rest of the cast, although at times certain lines were missed due to the quick line said with a British accent. There was also a beautiful song sung a Capella by an amazing singer and scenery that made me want to book my flight to Wales immediately. I noticed at the opening credits, the "BBC" rolled by, so I knew this would be a first-class movie, and it was. Beautifully acted by all, only one or two "saw it coming a mile away" moments, gorgeous scenery, funny lines and a message that reminds me, "If it's morally right, then it's the right thing to do."
Last Vegas (2013)
Genuinely Warm and Funny with a Dash of Morality
While this is not just a movie for the "over 50" crowd, it definitely plays toward them. It was definitely much funnier than "The Guilt Trip," and not quite as predictable. The actors were, of course, playing the roles they were made for (and I wish Kevin Kline would do more, along with Morgan Freedman.) I will say, Michael Douglas looked awful, primarily because his skin tone was so orange. The beginning riff on Kevin Kline's life was hysterical, and his final action (or lack thereof) you saw coming a mile away. However, the secret story between DeNaro & Douglas was good, and I wasn't quite sure in the beginning which way Mary Steenburgen was going to jump. (By the way, is it a law in Hollywood that all actresses must get a face lift?) Anyway, if you want a "feel good" movie with a good moral message and many a chuckle plus a few gaffaws, go see Last Vegas.