Posts Tagged ‘musical’

black nativity 2013

Director: Kasi Lemmons

3 out of 5

Hard to get into the story but the last 3rd was brilliant!

Synopsis: A street-wise teen from Baltimore who has been raised by a single mother travels to New York City to spend the Christmas holiday with his estranged relatives, where he embarks on a surprising and inspirational journey.

frozen 2013

Directors: Chris Buck, Jennifer Lee

3 out of 5

A cute story with some good and catchy songs..

 

Synopsis: Fearless optimist Anna teams up with Kristoff in an epic journey, encountering Everest-like conditions, and a hilarious snowman named Olaf in a race to find Anna’s sister Elsa, whose icy powers have trapped the kingdom in eternal winter.

Sunshine on The Leith

Director: Dexter Fletcher

4 out of 5

An entertaining musical drama, I loved the final song!

 

Synopsis: Two Scottish soldiers return from Afghanistan, home to Leith (Edinburgh, Scotland) to the warm embrace of their families.

Les Misérables 2012

Director: Tom Hooper

3 out of 5

Very well done, the power of the singing let it down for me though.

 

Synopsis: In 19th-century France, Jean Valjean, who for decades has been hunted by the ruthless policeman Javert after he breaks parole, agrees to care for factory worker Fantine’s daughter, Cosette. The fateful decision changes their lives forever.