What We Did On Our Holiday (2014)

A couple with three children who are separated, pretend to be happy for the sake of the grandfather who is probably celebrating his last birthday.

'What We Did On Our Holiday' is an English family comedy that touches any heart. It's very well written, with an alert tone, and original humor is emerging at every step, from the mouth of any character, but particulalry the children'. Wonderful

Director:  Andy Hamilton, Guy Jenkin     

With: Rosamund Pike, David Tennant, Billy Connolly, Ben Miller

Rating: 9/10

The Last Samurai (2003)

A jaded American soldier is captivated by the ancient Japanese culture he was hired to help destroy.

'The Last Samurai' is an epic, historical-based film that romanticizes samurai culture. Full of interesting Asian characters, the film is built around the American soldier character played by Tom Cruise (for some reason). The story is beautiful, well written and Ken Watanabe's hero - Katsumoto - is magnetic. Like any self-respecting epic film, this film is full of well-crafted, wide-framed and perfectly coordinated fight scenes for a maximised cinematic satisfaction.

Director:  Edward Zwick     

With: Tom Cruise, Ken Watanabe, Billy Connolly, Tony Goldwyn, Timothy Spall, Hiroyuki Sanada

Rating: 9/10