Hey, guys!
Welcome to another entry for Thursday Movie Picks.
It’s a series hosted by Wandering Through the Shelves, so if you want to join the party, head over to her blog! It’s pretty easy: check out each week’s topic and come up with 3 to 5 movies that fit the theme.
There were so many movies I looked forward to in 2020, more them half of them still haven’t dropped. Nevertheless, there were so pretty good films that did manage to come out. So let’s talk about some of those!
#1 Birds of Prey
You have no idea how excited I was to see this film. And it certainly didn’t dissapoint. It’s bright, loud, colorful, has an amazing soundtrack, kickass leading ladies and is just all around hell of a good time!
#2 Enola Holmes
I never cease to be surprised by how talented Millie Bobby Brown is. After seeing her in Stranger Things, I had a feeling that she’s destined for greatness. With Enola Holmes she once more demonstrates her abilities. She stars together with big names like Helena Bonham Carter or Henry Cavill but she easily plays them all against a wall!
#3 Hamilton
So, a while ago I watched a comedy special from Kat Ryan where she talks a bit about when she went to see Hamilton. After that I checked out the soundtrack and had it on heavy rotation ever since then. I was delighted when the movie (filmed live performances) finally dropped on Disney+ and I got to see the story to the songs.
What’s your favorite film from 2020? Let me know in the comments!
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Enola Holmes and Hamilton were so much fun to watch! Happy to see them on your list.
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I’m excited that so many of you guys seem to have enjoyed this films as much as I did!
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I want to watch Hamilton and Bird of Prey!! And Enola Holmes was …uniqueLOl
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Unique is the right word! 😅 Not a perfect film by a long shot but just a really fun time.
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In what will be a common refrain this week I haven’t seen any of these. I have at least heard of all three. Enola Holmes is the one that I’m most likely to seek out.
Between things not coming out because of the pandemic, the lockdown and my preference to seek out older films I’ve only watched just enough from last year to have three picks. That at least made it easy assembling a list!
Miss Fisher and the Crypt of Tears-Fabulously wealthy and endlessly chic 20’s Aussie detective and adventuress Phryne Fisher (Essie Davis) globetrots to unravel an ancient curse involving priceless emeralds aided by stalwart and smitten Detective Inspector Jack Robinson (Nathan Page). Big screen continuation of the highly entertaining Phryne Fisher Mysteries TV series from Australia.
Natalie Wood: What Remains Behind-Through interviews with family (including her two daughters) and friends the life and tragic mysterious death of megastar Natalie Wood is examined.
The Invisible Man-Cecilia (Elizabeth Moss) attempts to escape from the virtual imprisonment of her marriage to an ultra-wealthy, brilliant and psychotic husband Adrian (Oliver Jackson-Cohen). While trying to rebuild her life she discovers he has devised a way to mask himself to the point of invisibility as he terrorizes her. Okay thriller sustains its suspense until an ending that betrays both of its main characters.
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I remember seeing the trailer for The Invisible Man back when cinemas still were a thing. I’ve heard nothing but good things about the entire Miss Fisher franchise so far.
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Great list! I really enjoyed both Birds of Prey and Enola Holmes too! Both are such fun movies!
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I’m glad you enjoyed them too. 😀
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Nice list! Lots of variety. We matched on Enola Holmes but I haven’t seen the other two yet. My top film of 2020 was Underwater with Kristen Stewart. As the name suggests it is a water-based thriller so exactly what I like!
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That sounds super interesting! Goes straight to my to-watch list.
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Birds of Prey is one of my favourite of the year!
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It was just such a fun time watching this film! I’m glad many other people seem to have enjoyed it as much as I did. 😀
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Nice picks! I loved Birds of Prey and would’ve seen it a second time if not for the pandemic/lockdowns. Hamilton was one of the favorite things of 2020. Enola Holmes was really charming too. It was fun to see Millie outside of Stranger Things.
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I definitely would have gone for a second screening of Birds of Prey as well if there had been a chance!
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I LOVE Birds of Prey and Enola Holmes, they’re in my top 10 and Honorable Mentions respectively. I’m ashamed to say I haven’t seen Hamilton, I really should do that soon as I quite like musicals.
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I have to admit, I wasn’t able to watch Hamilton in one sitting as it is pretty long, but I really enjoyed it nevertheless.
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I really want to see Enola Holmes and will for sure. I am not sure about Hamilton because the songs and the story don’t seem that interesting to me but I should give it a chance. Birds of Prey may be good to see one night when nothing else is on. I haven’t seen anything this past year.
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Hamilton was really cool, but it’s super long. It took me three sittings to get through it but it was definitely worth the time.
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I love Enola Holmes.
Birds of Prey and Hamilton will be available on streaming in February…so I’ll be watching them then.
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I’m curious to hear your thoughts on Birds of Prey!
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