I think it's fair to say that during this lockdown, we're all watching a lot more TV/films. I've always viewed film as an escapism and I've made a list of all the ones that I think are upbeat and make me happy. I'm not one for a weepy film and there's enough negativity in the real world without having to see it in a fictional world too. I've tried to choose uplifting films that don't really have any sad moments (i.e the tragic death of a beloved character, I'm looking at you Walt Disney..) Films are a good distraction from what's going on at the moment and I hope these can bring you a couple of hours of entertainment and laughter in the same way that they do for me :)

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Feel free to comment your favourite feel-good films in the comments below :)


Hope everyone is staying safe and staying at home x

Usually I don't condone watching Christmas films until December but films seem to be in and out of cinemas so quickly nowadays and I didn't want to miss this one, so I went to watch it last night.

I think there's a lot of pressure for Christmas films to do well because there are so many classics to compete with but for me, this one didn't live up to the hype. If you're expecting it to be another Love Actually or The Holiday you will be disappointed. However, there were some good bits..

George Michael's songs obviously play a huge part in the film and I love his music so I can't fault the soundtrack. There's also a few heartwarming scenes that remind you of the meaning of Christmas - the importance of helping people, not holding grudges and surrounding yourself with the people you love. The casting was good. Emilia Clarke is infectiously likeable and I feel like her character is very relatable; we can all learn something from the journey she goes on throughout the film (I know I've definitely been guilty of avoiding an issue because I'm scared of the possible outcome) It's also quite rare for someone to have not experienced some sort of family drama or problems at work so I think most people will understand her character's actions. There are also a few laugh out loud moments and the occasional cheesy/cringey interaction, which is obviously expected in a Christmas film.

I just felt like it wasn't really that Christmassy. Apart from the scenes in the Christmas shop and the odd decoration on the street, there aren't many references to it being Christmas time. I didn't come away from watching it and think "I can't wait to start wrapping presents or putting the tree up". Something was missing but I can't put my finger on what it was. I also predicted the twist at the end. If you saw the tweets about the trailer when it first came out, you'll probably be able to guess what it is as well. I think if you've already worked out the ending (the song lyrics kind of give it away..) it probably doesn't have as much of a shock factor, so I didn't cry. But there was definitely a lump in my throat!

Although I won't be rushing to watch it again, overall, it's a nice, easy watch and it's a good start to the Christmas season!

I'd only heard good things about The Greatest Showman and it definitely did not disappoint. I saw the film last Tuesday evening and by Wednesday morning I'd downloaded the soundtrack and was well on my way to learning all of the words to all of the songs.

Set in 1840's New York, this musical film follows the struggles and triumphs of Hugh Jackman's character, P.T. Barnum, as he creates the Barnum & Bailey Circus, along with his wife (Michelle Williams), playwright Phillip Carlyle (Zac Efron) and a host of unique and interesting acts including a trapeze artist, Anne Wheeler (Zendaya), a Swedish opera singer (Rebecca Ferguson) and a bearded lady (Keala Settle). The set (which reminded me of the one I was lucky enough to film on last year), costumes, dancers and supporting cast are fantastic and the way in which the story is told is so creative and unique. The film also features eleven original musical numbers and personally, I didn't listen to the soundtrack before watching as I wanted to experience it as a whole for the first time. However, if you do want a taste of what you're going to see, my favourite songs are 'Never Enough' and 'Rewrite the Stars'.

With elements of ambition, love, friendship and heartache paired with toe-tapping melodies, meaningful lyrics and an insanely talented cast (including the resurrection of musical Zac Efron, I've missed you), The Greatest Showman is a fresh, feel-good, family film that has quickly become one of my favourites.

As some of you may know, I am a massive film geek and I've been working my way through the list of summer movies that I've been waiting eagerly to watch over the last few months.

The new Bourne film was the one that I was most looking forward to as I loved the first three films (lets not talk about the fourth..) and couldn't wait to see Matt Damon back on the big screen as the rogue, CIA-hating action hero that is Jason Bourne. If you haven't watched any of the previous films, it isn't a necessity and you will still be able to enjoy the sequel without getting confused. However, I would obviously recommend that you do watch The Bourne Identity, The Bourne Supremacy and The Bourne Ultimatum as you are definitely missing out.


From the second the film starts, it is full throttle action from beginning to end. The car chases, fight
sequences, explosions, gadgets, twists and turns literally do not stop throughout the entire 123 minutes and that's exactly what I expected, and wanted, from a Bourne movie. I loved that they brought back the character of Nicky Parsons (Julia Stiles) who pulls Jason Bourne back into the world of the CIA and his past and it was nice to see how their relationship stayed intact even though he had been off the grid for a number of years. Alicia Vikander is also in the film and plays a very stern, intelligent member of the CIA's technical team. I both loved and hated her character throughout the plot and Alicia is an asset to the franchise. The story is very similar to the other Bourne films, obviously the route they chose to go down for the other three films paid off so they stuck to it, however, it does feel like the final film as it ties up a lot of loose ends and answers the ultimate question that everyone wants to know - how did David Webb become Jason Bourne?

Overall, I'd give Jason Bourne a 4/5. It is action-packed, has an incredible car chase (apparently they destroyed 120 cars!), the story line is fast-paced and answers questions from the previous films - plus, it has an amazing supporting cast.