Movies

[elisi]

Yesterday we watched Glass Onion (it is now on Netflix! <3) and it was just as wonderful as Knives Out, if not more. We need a Benoit Blanc mystery every year, please and thank you.

And then tonight we went to the cinema to watch Violent Night, which can best be described as a cross between Home Alone and Die Hard, but starring Santa, and winning on all fronts. Funny, violent, and also very Christmassy, with genuinely touching moments.

ETA: We came out of the cinema feeling SO CHRISTMASSY, we have all agreed that it's going to be a yearly staple and we need to get the DVD.

Recommending both wholeheartedly. :)

Comments

[masakochan]

Ooooh! I've been wondering if I should see Violent Night- so I'll def keep your opinion in mind. :D

[elisi]

The trailer looked fun, but these things can be misleading - however it was a delight from start to finish. Merry Christmas, go see it. :)

[owlboy]

>> Funny, violent, and also very Christmassy,

my favourite kind of movie

[elisi]

SO good. Try to catch it if you can.

[kazzy_cee]

Lol! I agree about both films. I loved Violent Night although the friend I went with had to look through her fingers at some of the antics.

I thought GO seemed much shorter than over two hours. Always a good recommendation that I’m engaged with the film.

[elisi]

Lol! I agree about both films. I loved Violent Night although the friend I went with had to look through her fingers at some of the antics.
Oh yeah, some of the violence was... truly gruesome. I am a big fan of viewing stuff through my fingers. This does not detract from my enjoyment.

I thought GO seemed much shorter than over two hours. Always a good recommendation that I’m engaged with the film.
Yes, time just flew by in the best possible way. And I really want to watch it again, so catch all the stuff I missed/wasn't aware of the first time.

[jerusha]

I really enjoyed Glass Onion, although maybe not quite as much as I loved Knives Out.

My cousin has recommended Violent Night. We will have to check it out!

[elisi]

I really enjoyed Glass Onion, although maybe not quite as much as I loved Knives Out.
I think I liked Glass Onion more, but that might be because of how perfectly timed it is wrt Elon Musk...

My cousin has recommended Violent Night. We will have to check it out!
So much fun. Santa is a true delight. Enjoy!