WARNING SPOILERS
So I have decided to do two little series' involving and movie/tv club and book club. Sharing everything I have watched and read throughout the month whether good or bad.
Saltburn:
Starting the year off back in time to the 200's with a dynamic duo Barry Keoghan and Jacob Elordi this film was a stomach churner. I had wanted to see this in the cinema but never had the chance so when it arrived on Amazon Prime I jumped at the opportunity. The story is about Oxford students Oliver Quick, Barry Keoghan and Felix Catton, Jacob Elordi. The two befriend each other, to find out Oliver's sad living situation leaving rich boy Felix inviting him to his castle. During the summer sinister events start to take place.
As a lover of thrillers I thoroughly enjoyed this film. It was crafted perfectly showcasing wealth and extravaganza. It was so aesthetically pleasing to watch and the attention to detail from the decorations to clothing was something you were aware of all the way through. The era of the 200's was represented effectively along with music and sets. As a 200's baby myself I loved the music which caught me off guard at first taking you back to that era. The stories of each character were in depth and you felt connected to them in a way which made the shocking twists all the more intense.
The relationship between the two boys is intense. Oliver's love and lust towards Felix is indescribable to a point where he would do anything for him, literally. The romance aspect between them not only as a brotherly bond but intimately too created lies and deceit that unfortunately would creep on Felix's family.
Throughout the film you develop with Oliver and almost are routing for him within his misfortunes in this house of wealth. The message of the film is displaying our desire and how it can slowly destroy everything around us. To do this they show the two sides of privileged and underprivileged.
My only critique would be in parts it can be overly sexualised which to some may not be an issue but for myself personally when it came to the idea of this film it could make you feel uncomfortable. Some might say that is the point and I could see why and would make sense because that was easily achieved when those scenes were present.
Overall, I think this film was a success as it was beautiful visually to watch and the journey you are taken on is something you cannot predict. I love how complex the meaning of the film is and you are left with so many ideas of what the film means and as to why certain events happened. I definitely would recommend it to the thick skinned as there are some grueling points but make up how extreme the passion and motions are in this film throughout.
Wonka:
Did someone say giraffe milk? Now that sounded crazy. And that is everything that the film Wonka is, crazy. First of all let's clear up what giraffe milk has to do with Wonka which is that he uses it to make his magnificent chocolate. Now I can't tell you what Wonka's chocolate is like but what I can tell you is what I thought of the new film.
American sweetheart, Timothée Chalamet has took the role of young Willy Wonka and has done this fabulously. Wonka is set before Charlie and the Chocolate Factory before Willy makes it into the world. He arrives in Europe to make his dreams come true for himself and his mother he sadly lost. With nowhere to live he stays at a boarding house with others who become wrapt in a contract they cannot get out. Sneaking out everyday Willy and his friend, Noodle played by Calah Lane they gain funds to be able to open their own shop with everyone who lives at the boarding house. But everything isn't what it seems as three chocolate rivals will do anything to stop the chocolate mastermind. Meanwhile a sneaky Oompa-Loompa, played by Hugh Grant keeps stealing chocolate from Wonka.
This is a feel good film that has you moving to every song. I was surprised to find out it was a musical. Even as not being a fan of the genre I enjoyed it. Having musical aspects made the magical moments shine more for example when Willy makes the public try crazy chocolates and when he finally opens his store. This story as much as it is about chocolate, family is majorly an importance and so is greed. Greed is represented by chocolate and it made me feel that it signified money too. As when they made deals it was negotiated on the amount of chocolate they would receive.
Family was a heartwarming part that played all the way through. With Willy and his mother and Willy's friendships that by the end made you feel like it is more than that. It brought a togetherness which linked in with the previous Wonka stories. My favourite part by far was the features of the Oompa-Loompa. It made it humorous to watch and kept the link for the stories after Wonka alive still.
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