Hoult leads this biopic as a youngJ.R.R.
Tolkien, the author ofThe Lord of the RingsandThe Hobbit.
He provides the movie with its emotional anchor.
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That said, fans of the author’s fantasy world are likely to find it interesting.
He forms a connection with Julie (Teresa Palmer), a living human.
This bond reignites his sense of self and offering hope for a world overrun by despair.
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Some dubbed the result a “zom-rom-com”.
It’s not a perfect movie, but it’s definitely enjoyable, bursting with sweetness and humor.
He also nails the voice-over, providing many of the film’s best jokes.
Their dynamic is both humorous and heartfelt.
Hoult’s performance here is remarkably mature for his age(he was 13 when it premiered).
He comes across as natural and believable, especially in the voice-over.
The part gained him significant attention and helped pave the way for the roles that would follow.
Grant is likewise terrific in his part, channelingCary Grantand delivering his comedic lines with pitch-perfect timing.
Mackie and Jackson have a great dynamic, bouncing off each other energetically.
He’s believable as someone grappling with the prejudices of his time.
The finished product is a serviceable drama that benefits significantly from being based on fact.
Hoult’s performance is both comedic and cringe-worthy, equal parts pretentious and oblivious.
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His obsessive admiration for Slowik and blind devotion to the art of fine dining prove his undoing.
By contrast, Taylor-Joy provides the sensible everywoman, the stand-in for the audience.
DirectorMatthew Vaughninjectsa ton of fresh energyinto the franchise with this one.
Vaughn confidently fuses blockbuster entertainment with a surprisingly thoughtful script.
He’s assisted by a game cast, Holt among them.
He’s depressed and adrift, until he meets Kenny (Hoult), a curious and charismatic student.
Hoult brings a subtle magnetism to the role, demonstrating more range than he had previously.
The Favouriteis riotously entertaining, unlike any other period piece.
The inventive cinematography adds an eccentric visual flair, whilethe biting dialogue enhances the playfulness further.
Hoult would later reteam with screenwriterTony McNamarafor a series in a similar veinThe Great.
As inFirst Class, the chemistry between McAvoy and Fassbender is the beating heart of the film.
Their performances together are top-notch.
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This was not an easy role to pull off, but he absolutely aces it.
The performance suggests that Hoult may have a fascinating character actor career ahead of him.
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In the 1960s, superpowered humans Charles Xavier and Erik Lensherr work together to find others like them, but Erik’s vengeful pursuit of an ambitious mutant who ruined his life causes a schism to divide them.
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In early 18th-century England, the status quo at the court is upset when a new servant arrives and endears herself to a frail Queen Anne.
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