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The Grand Tour: An Itchy Urus (2019)
Episode 5, Season 3
Spectacular return to form
After the previous weeks of semi-funny TG-Esque stuff, I was beginning to feel as if show had slipped into bland monotony.
How this episode changed all of that...
We start with the Alpine segment which gave us a genuine car review from May which was really satisfying. It reminded me very much of when Clarkson first tested the black series Mercedes, as it's not often the presenters buy one of the cars after a shoot. Speaking of Clarkson, he then did his thing with the Lamborghini Urus and also pulled off a comprehensive car review without tangenting off or being too silly like previous episodes. Hammond's section is the crowning glory and it is not often I say that. The Jim Clark segment evokes so much passion and emotion for cars and racing, that any petrolhead will be left speechless.
I know the Grand Tour has blown hot and cold with the quality of its episodes, but this exposed really did feel like one of the best.
It almost makes me sad that this show won't have a studio element anymore. The big films never really do it for me, whereas the history stuff like the 'Ford vs Ferrari' at Le Mans and the Lancia rally team's WRC feats always seem to blow me away. This episode just supports that feeling.
How this episode changed all of that...
We start with the Alpine segment which gave us a genuine car review from May which was really satisfying. It reminded me very much of when Clarkson first tested the black series Mercedes, as it's not often the presenters buy one of the cars after a shoot. Speaking of Clarkson, he then did his thing with the Lamborghini Urus and also pulled off a comprehensive car review without tangenting off or being too silly like previous episodes. Hammond's section is the crowning glory and it is not often I say that. The Jim Clark segment evokes so much passion and emotion for cars and racing, that any petrolhead will be left speechless.
I know the Grand Tour has blown hot and cold with the quality of its episodes, but this exposed really did feel like one of the best.
It almost makes me sad that this show won't have a studio element anymore. The big films never really do it for me, whereas the history stuff like the 'Ford vs Ferrari' at Le Mans and the Lancia rally team's WRC feats always seem to blow me away. This episode just supports that feeling.
T2 Trainspotting (2017)
Choose Trainspotting (And my God, what a choice!)
It's not often I go to the cinema to watch a day-one screening, but my love of Irvine Welsh and the previous Trainspotting film meant I just could not resist.
This film is a wonderful show of friendship and Begbie's psycho temper which encapsulates left over stories from the first book and large portions of 'Porno' the following book.
I'm pleased to announce that all characters still have that beautiful chemistry featured in the original and work to provide scenes of pure comedy genius and others of emotion and absolute anger. The film really lives and breathes nostalgia of its predecessor, as well as showing how, even if we all change on the outside, we are still the same on the insides. We all make the same choices in life over and over.
My only complaint with this film is that it didn't feel as slick as the first film. This is probably because of the vast improvements in cinematography which you'd expect considering there's an over 20 year age gap. Transitional shots mean you're waiting that little bit longer, but you are probably looking at some of the best views Scotland has to offer in that time.
To sum up, I'd have to say this film is essential viewing for anybody who's seen the first film or read the books. There are so many references which you'll pick up on, leaving you with a wry and joyous smile throughout. For anyone else, you need to watch the original film first (and understand Scottish for anyone reading not in the UK), but I assure you that this film will not disappoint. It's textbook Danny Boyle packed full of nostalgia
This film is a wonderful show of friendship and Begbie's psycho temper which encapsulates left over stories from the first book and large portions of 'Porno' the following book.
I'm pleased to announce that all characters still have that beautiful chemistry featured in the original and work to provide scenes of pure comedy genius and others of emotion and absolute anger. The film really lives and breathes nostalgia of its predecessor, as well as showing how, even if we all change on the outside, we are still the same on the insides. We all make the same choices in life over and over.
My only complaint with this film is that it didn't feel as slick as the first film. This is probably because of the vast improvements in cinematography which you'd expect considering there's an over 20 year age gap. Transitional shots mean you're waiting that little bit longer, but you are probably looking at some of the best views Scotland has to offer in that time.
To sum up, I'd have to say this film is essential viewing for anybody who's seen the first film or read the books. There are so many references which you'll pick up on, leaving you with a wry and joyous smile throughout. For anyone else, you need to watch the original film first (and understand Scottish for anyone reading not in the UK), but I assure you that this film will not disappoint. It's textbook Danny Boyle packed full of nostalgia