Top 5 Thursday: Movies I Watched for My Challenge (January 2015)

The first month of the challenge. I saw some new movies and some older ones. It was a pretty good month, especially because it's only the beginning. Here are my favorites of the month.

5. The Interview

So much controversy about this movie, even before it came out. “The Interview” was really funny and I enjoyed both Seth Rogen and James Franco. They are a great duo.

 

 

4. Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol

Well, in this series it seems like the movies get better and better. “Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol” is the best film in the franchise.

 

 

3. Frozen

As a Disney fan, I just loved “Frozen”. And the songs have been in my head ever since. “Frozen” is and old school Disney film, with great songs and showstoppers.

 

 

2. Birdman

This is a cinematographic masterpiece. What a fantastically made movie and Michael Keaton finally gets the role he deserves. Also Emma Stone, Naomi Watts, Edward Norton and Zack Galifiniakas did a wonderful job.

 

 

1. Whiplash

I stood up and cheered when I saw “Whiplash”. What a fantastic movie! And J.K. Simmons, his character terrified me. “Whiplash” is such a good movie, I will watch this many more times.

 

 

They Almost Made the Top 5: Skyfall, The Imitation Game, Fright Night, Mission: Impossible 3

DVD Collection Update (18)

It's been a while since the last update, I just simply didn't buy any movies or series for a long time. But Santa was good to me with some new additions to my collection and some giftcards. So here are the Dvd's I received and bought.

Off course I needed this fourth season of "The Walking Dead". We're in the middle of season 5 now. What I liked about season 4 is that the group was seperated and all the characters got a bit more attention.

I found "Blood Diamond" for only 1 Euro. That's practically nothing! I've seen the movie before, it's really good. Haven't watched it since I got it though.

"Sons of Anarchy" has already ended, but we still have the Dvd's. I'm still waiting for season 7 to come out, but season 6 was a present from my brother for my 30th birthday. Really cool. He is currently watching it with my mom.

I bought this the day it came out, because I loved this movie so much. And I rewatched "Guardians of the Galaxy" yesterday. And I know that it will be watched many many times. It's just such an awesome film, can't wait for the sequel. But for now, "Guardians of the Galaxy" is enough to keep me happy.

I hope that one day I will have every Disney animation ever made. I got a bit closer with getting "Oliver & Company". I remember seeing it in theatres (in 1988) and I never saw it again after that. So, this is a welcome gift.

And I also got "Frozen", another Disney movie. This movie is great, I love the characters, story and songs. "Love is an Open Dooooooooooor!"

Something else for a change, a music DVD. It's a Foo Fighters concert in Hyde Park. Like the two Disney movies, this was a Christmas gift from my brother. I didn't even now this DVD excisted, so that makes it even cooler.

I recently saw "Edge of Tomorrow" with a link on the internet and I didn't really expect that much. Well, was I wrong. It blew me away and ended up being one of my favorite 2014 movies. Tom Cruise and Emily Blunt really kick some ass in "Edge of Tomorrow". I ended up buying it today.

Also a movie I saw in 2014, but then in theatres, was "Godzilla". It really did justice to the Original and I just had to own in on DVD. So I bought it today.

In the Picture: Characters from "Frozen"

I’m a big Disney fan and again they did it. They made an animation that I love. And in the old fashion way, with songs! Off course “Frozen” also has some wonderful characters that I would like to share with you. Here they are.

Elsa

Voiced by: Idina Menzel

As the queen regnant of the kingdom of Arendelle, Elsa appears calm, reserved, regal and experienced in grace. Beneath this elegant appearance Elsa is quite complex. She is troubled with her abilities.

Anna

Voiced by: Kristen Bell

Anna is, unlike her sister Elsa, eccentric, optimistic, energetic, awkward and far from elegant. She usually acts before she speaks and can be rather impulsive. Anna does holds a lot of innocents to her. She is a pure and hopeless romantic, dreaming of romance the minute the gates open.

Kristoff

Voice by: Jonathan Groff

Kristoff is a bit of an individualist and acts as a loner. He can also be rather grumpy and selfish at times, as well as a bit lazy. But with all these flaws comes a heart of gold as well. His best mate is his reindeer Sven and he brings out his loving side.

Olaf

Voiced by: Josh Gad

Olaf is a goofy and naïve snowman, but extremely lovable and caring towards his friends. Because he was built during their childhood, Olaf retains the childlike personality that filled Anna and Elsa during those yearsm appearing to be very whimsical and playful. Olaf has an odd fascination for summer, he fantasizes about what summer would be like for a snowman, completely unaware of the tad consequences.

Hans

Voiced by: Santino Fontana

At first, Hans looks the prince any girl would dream of. Anna falls for him right away. But, Hans is cold, conniving, cruel and calculating. He has a hunger for admiration, power, obedience and chivalric honor. As the youngest of thirteen siblings, Hans has spent his life being ignored.

Sven

Voiced by: -

Sven is a loyal, goofy and rather childish reindeer. He spends most of his time by Kristoff’s side. Sven is his conscience. He may not seem intelligent, he does have a strong moral character. He constantly convinces Kristoff to do the right thing.

 

 

Favorite Character: Olaf

100 Movie Challenge 2015 - # 2: Frozen

Director: Chris Buck, Jennifer Lee

Genre: Animation/ Adventure/ Family/ Fantasy/ Musical

Runtime: 108 minutes

Year: 2013

Starring: Kristen Bell, Idina Menzel, Jonathan Groff, Josh Gad, Santino Fontana, Alan Tudyk, Ciarán Hinds

Description: When princess Elsa (Idina Menzel), with the power to turn things into ice, curses her home in infinite winter, her sister, Anna (Kristen Bell) teams up with mountain man Kristoff (Jonathan Groff), his playful reindeer Sven, and snowman Olaf (Josh Gad) to change the weather condition.

Review: In “Frozen” the winter wonderland from the famous Christmas songs, comes to life. The setting, snowy Scandinavia, looks stunning and perfect for the 3D effect. But “Frozen” isn’t just nice images. The story is timeless yet contemporary. Although the convincing bad guy is missing, the characters manage to win you over. From sisters Elsa and Anna, to Kristoff and his faithfull reindeer Sven. But it’s Olaf that is probably the most memorable (and huggable).

Kristen Bell, who voiced for Anna, has a surprisingly good singing voice. But Idina Menzel, as Elsa, blows you away with her beautiful sound.

What I found refreshing is that “Frozen” somewhat mocked other princess stories, where two people get married after just meeting. But the rest makes it classic fairytale and Disney. I can totally understand the success of “Frozen”.

With likeable characters, a vivacious story and old fashioned show stoppers, “Frozen” is a wonderfull Disney musical. Off course there is a message, but it’s not shoved in your face. The ideal animation to watch with the entire family. It’s simply heartwarming.

Rating: 4,5/ 5

Video of the week (6)

I saw this clip on totalfilm.com, where they summed up the best cover songs from Disney and Pixar movies. Meet Sam and Nia, the so-called 'Good Looking Parents'. While riding their car they're lip syncing to a song from "Frozen". While their child in the back is slightly unimpressed with it, I sure as hell was. They are awesome, they perfectly lip sync this song. You rock Sam and Nia!