Roz’s Top 3 Of 2013 And 5 To Watch In 2014

5th January 2014

Top 3 films of 2013

The Sessions

If someone were to tell me you could write a film about a man who is paralysed from the neck down, forced to sleep in an iron lung at night, and is on a quest to lose his virginity with a sex therapist and make it not only funny but uplifting at the same time, I wouldn’t have believed it. However, this film, based on a true story, turned out to be quite simply sublime with oscar nominated performances from Helen Hunt and John Hawkes. It was my favourite film of 2013.

Now You See Me

Sometimes what I want is pure escapism and I found it in this ensemble cast of Now You See Me. It’s a sort of who done it set in the world of magic and illusions and the film’s illusion set pieces are out of this world. A 2 hour feast for the eyes trying to piece the clues together and a surprising twist at the end.

Cloud Atlas

The book was beautiful taking the reader through different eras with interlocking characters who are drawn to each other, fall in love over and over again. It is long, complicated and not a movie to watch half heartedly. However, if you want to see Tom Hanks and Halle Berry travel through the ages and watch their love slowly develop this is the film for you.

Top 5 anticpated films of 2014

Twelve Years A Slave

Director Steve McQueen is quite simply a renaissance man bringing his artistic approach to the big screen with his previous films; Hunger and Shame. I know that the subject matter is heavy duty but his artistic deftness of touch will be beautiful to watch.

Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit

I cannot wait for this blockbuster, popcorn fest of a film. I am hoping that Kenneth Branagh will do for this franchise what he did with the first installment of Thor. Chris Pine was great in the Star Trek films and I am hoping for good things here.

Noah

Russell Crowe as Noah – there’s nothing more to say! Sweeping historical sets, Russell dressed up and brooding as Noah. I am looking forward to it’s release in time for Easter 2014.

Gone Girl

I read the book and I am hoping that the film adaptation will capture the suspense and shocking twists of the book. With David Fincher as director, he who brought the US version of The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo, I think we are in safe hands even if they have cast Ben Affleck as one of the leads.

August: Osage County

Meryl Streep, Julia Roberts, Juliette Lewis to name but a few in this ensemble film about family angst. I have to see it.

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