We're officially at the end of May... can you believe it? Does the time ever start to slow down? I hate being a broken record but it is the craziest thing. Now that the month's over, I wanted to share what I watched this month. I'm always looking for new movie + show recommendations so it's only fitting I share my list too, right? TV wise I'm still rewatching my way through Schitt's Creek- I think I'm on Season 5 now? The rest are movies so here's a quick list of everything + my thoughts!
+ Top Gun - In light of the Top Gun: Maverick release, I watched the original Top Gun last week. Isn't it crazy that it was released back in 1986? I'm a little ashamed to admit this was my first time watching the film from start to finish. My dad has always been a huge fan of the movie so I remember watching bits and pieces growing up, however I'd never watched it all the way through. What is not to love? From a young Tom Cruise, action-packed flying scenes and a great musical score, it's a must watch classic. It has comedic fun, camaraderie, tragedy, romance and perseverance all in one. Definitely a must-watch classic full of adventure.
+ Top Gun: Maverick - Where do I even begin with Top Gun: Maverick? We picked a Saturday night showing on opening weekend. You could feel a special ambience both outside and in the theatre. The place was packed and I hadn't been to a movie this busy in years. It took me back to my midnight movie days for the Batman Trilogy and Harry Potter films. I've always thought it's a shame how digital streaming has taken over the box office so it really was incredible to see so many people. I also think it deepened the overall nostalgic feel of the movie.
The film itself was phenomenal. It met and exceeded any expectation I had going in. While I hadn't been waiting the 30+ years for a sequel like a lot of others, I think it would be accurate to assume that it was well worth the wait. My dad loved it! While it's hard to top an original, I really think they did it with this one. The action scenes and flying were next level. If you haven't had a chance to read about the movie, all of the actors performed the flying scenes in real time with Navy pilots on location. What would normally be CGI formulated was real which in itself is incredible. I also found the story to have a little bit more substance and storyline than the original. I appreciated how they incorporated references from Top Gun while also painting a new, current plot. I think it was a nice way of revisiting the story that both old and new audiences will love.
+ The Thomas Crown Affair - Another throwback I added to my watched list is The Thomas Crown Affair. Pierce Brosnan is a billionaire businessman who has an affinity for fine art. Living in New York City, he steals a hundred million dollar Monet painting from The Met. His crime goes both undetected and unsuspected until a smart, beautiful investigator from the insurance company gets involved. Things get complicated and a little steamy when they become romantically involved.
I really enjoyed this one a lot. It was entertaining and has that 90s film lovestory feel. Not sure that makes sense but it gives off Pretty Woman vibes. Definitely feels like a different, more sophisticated world than ours today.
+ The Lost City - A newish release, I treated myself one afternoon to a movie date to watch The Lost City. With Sandra Bullock and Channing Tatum, it's your typical romantic comedy with an enemies-to-lovers vibe. Now that I'm thinking it back over- it's actually quite similar to The Proposal with a change of scenery. It was lighthearted with those expected cheesy moments. Nothing remarkable but fun if you like the actors.
+ This Means War - JJ and I were looking for something fun to watch and came across This Means War. I never even knew this movie existed? It's another cheesy but lighthearted romantic comedy love-triangle featuring Reese Witherspoon, Chris Pine and Tom Hardy. Not the best movie I've ever seen but entertaining enough for a casual date night!
What are you watching right now?
