Co-writer/director Armando Iannucci’s adaptation of Charles Dickens’ popular book stars Dev Patel in the titular role and tells the story of his life, showing how he alternates… Read more “Plain, Simple Tom reviews . . . “The Personal History of David Copperfield” (2019)”
Tag: Comedy
Plain, Simple Tom reviews . . . “Jojo Rabbit” (2019)
Writer/director Taika Waititi’s latest film takes place in Germany during the final days of the second world war and revolves around young Johannes “Jojo” Betzler (Roman Griffin… Read more “Plain, Simple Tom reviews . . . “Jojo Rabbit” (2019)”
Plain, Simple Tom reviews . . . “The Gentlemen” (2020)
From writer/director Guy Ritchie, The Gentlemen stars Matthew McConaughey as Michael “Mickey” Pearson, an American who has built up a highly profitable marijuana empire in the UK… Read more “Plain, Simple Tom reviews . . . “The Gentlemen” (2020)”
Plain, Simple Tom reviews . . . “Jumanji: The Next Level” (2019)
After having previously escaped the dangerous videogame world of Jumanji and destroying the game cartridge, Spencer (Alex Wolff), Fridge (Ser’Darius Blain), Martha (Morgan Turner) and Bethany (Madison… Read more “Plain, Simple Tom reviews . . . “Jumanji: The Next Level” (2019)”
Final Thoughts: “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” (Series Three)
Life is going well for Miriam “Midge” Maisel (Rachel Brosnahan): her career in stand-up comedy has taken off, slowly on her way to becoming a household name,… Read more “Final Thoughts: “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” (Series Three)”
Plain, Simple Tom reviews . . . “Good Boys” (2019)
The 2019 Seth Rogen-produced comedy Good Boys is about a group of best friends from the sixth grade – Max (Jacob Tremblay), Thor (Brady Noon) and Lucas… Read more “Plain, Simple Tom reviews . . . “Good Boys” (2019)”
Final Thoughts: “Locked Up” (Series Three)
The third series of the popular Spanish show sees Macarena Ferreiro (Maggie Civantos), her old nemesis Zulema Zahir (Najwa Nimri), several inmates of Cruz Del Sur prison,… Read more “Final Thoughts: “Locked Up” (Series Three)”
Plain, Simple Tom reviews . . . “Fighting with My Family” (2019)
In Norwich, siblings Soraya (Florence Pugh) and Zak (Jack Lowden) Knight help run a local wrestling program while dreaming of fulfilling their childhood dream – of one… Read more “Plain, Simple Tom reviews . . . “Fighting with My Family” (2019)”
Plain, Simple Tom reviews . . . “Instant Family” (2018)
Based on director Sean Anders’ own experiences with adoption, Instant Family stars Mark Wahlberg and Rose Byrne as married couple and house fixer-uppers Pete and Ellie Wagner… Read more “Plain, Simple Tom reviews . . . “Instant Family” (2018)”
