What I Watched Last Week (4th-10th March)

Busy week at school last week so I didn't get a chance to watch many movies but here's the list of the ones that I did see:

Mississippi Burning
This is a truly shocking film about racism in the southern states of the USA after the murders of two black men and a white man are investigated. As events continue to spiral, difficult subject matters such as domestic abuse and lynchings of black people by the Ku Klux Klan mean that you can't keep your eyes off of the screen. In my opinion one of the only detriments was that at some points the soundtrack could be a bit loud and distracting which slightly pulled me out of the story and there were a couple of brief moments where the script slowed down a little bit. 
4/5

The Help
Another film about American civil rights (I'm studying it for History at the moment so what better way to research than watch some movies?!) this may be more targeted at a female audience but I thought it was great. It showed the hardship that black maids went through so whilst there was some dramatic moments - particularly as the story delves further into the backstories of the maids - it was also laugh out loud funny at some points... I don't think I'll ever be able to look at pie the same way ever again!
4/5

Side Effects
This is a very strange yet compelling story with so many twists along the way that I was on the edge of my seat straight from the offset. Read my full cinema review for more information.
4/5

Les Miserables
One of my favourite films of late, this had the perfect mix of heartbreak, battles and fun that there was something for everyone. Mix in some wonderful music such as "I dreamed a dream" with some breathtaking performances and you have a classic on your hands. Read my full cinema review for more information.
5/5