Hacksaw Ridge - Movie Review! No spoilers!

Guess whose back!! No not me with another movie review..I'm on about Mel Gibson. He's back, and oh boy he came back with a bang! Well..several explosions.

WOW! What an incredibly inspiring film this is. I'm writing this review after the second time of seeing this, because the first time just wasn't enough..that and because I went to see a late showing the first time and was too tired to write a review about it and I don't like to do the next day it if its not fresh in my mind.
This film is amazing, I can't express my love enough for this film. The story about it, the TRUE STORY about it, that a young man, Desmond Doss, did what he did, is so inspirational.
I love that 'movie makers' find stories such as this, where the majority of the population have never heard about the story until now, and thats me included! And they make films so they can share these brave, incredible stories about their lives and what incredible things that they accomplished.
The film starts off before the big battles scenes, the majority of it, is getting to know Desmond and his life just before he goes to war, this is including learning about his religious belief as a Seventh- day Adventist.
As the story carries on, you see him go through some terrible things, even before he goes to battle. To know that this man stuck to what he believed in, no matter how hard things got, no matter what people and life were throwing at him, he never stopped staying true to himself and his beliefs which I watched in awe.
I don't have anything negative to say about any of the actors in this film, they all did such an amazing job.
Andrew Garfield played Desmond Doss, he was nominated for an oscar for this role. Enough said. He played this man so amazingly well, and you really truly believed he is Desmond. He has these looks in his eyes that just draw you in. He is sooooo good at being optimistic, that you really cheer him on and hope that he does well.
Hugo Weaving plays his dad, he's known for his previous roles such as Agent Smith or Elrond, so to see him in this role has totally changed my prospective on him forever. This may sound awful but I think he moved me, more than any other character in this film. There are times where you really don't like him and then other times where you just want to hug him, because he is just this broken man who just deep down wants the best for his sons, but not to go through and see the things he did when he fought it World War 1. I was pretty gutted he wasn't nominated for an oscar as a supporting role, but that may be because he's not in it for long enough, but any way..Academy Awards..Im a little disappointed.
I also want to mention Vince Vaughn, he really surprised me in this, because in his previous films I feel like he is just Vince Vaughn in every comedic role he played. Not in this, he plays the drill sergeant..he still has funny moments but in such a different way. I looooove that Vince took on this role, it was a totally different side to him. It reminded me of David Schwimmer in 'Band of brothers' you think 'oh hey your Ross...oh holy shit your not always Ross'
So I encourage Vince to do more roles like this, and not always the comedic roles because he is really good!
Then the battle scenes! For a while you forget that it was Mel Gibson who directed this film, and then the first battle scene happens and your just sat there like 'oh yeah! This is a Mel Gibson war movie..holy moly where did that come from?! It is going doooooown!' It just hits you like a train, which has a fantastic affect. They are so brutal and so terrifying realistic. Oh Mel..how I've missed you!
I haven't watched a war battle scene this amazing, since watching for the first time the beginning to 'Saving Private Ryan'
I read a review the other day which mentioned that they thought this movie was pushing Christianity onto people, which I disagree completely! This movie is about a man who had such strong beliefs and it depicts his struggle to maintain them, the film doesn't tell YOU that you should have the same beliefs, it just shows the story about this one man and his beliefs.

Overall I am going to give this film a 10/10! It left me with a few tears, and affected me deeply. I haven't had a film make me feel anything like this for a looooooong time.
Let me know what you thought of this film!

S'laters!

Ellie
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Valentines Day makeup

So Valentines Day is just around the corner! So whether your going out for a romantic meal with your partner or spending it with your friends celebrating that your all single pringles, this look is perfect for both.

I don't know about you, but when I think of Valentines Day, the colours that come to my mind are red and pink. So my blush that I normally use, I did add more than usual (obviously not too much that you look like a clown!)
I also used a couple of different eye shadow palettes. I started by using one of my Estee Lauder palette.

 I start by applying this shade, which is called 'Nude Fresco' on the crease of my eye lids, and blend it with my blending brush.

 I then I apply this colour, 'Tranquil Moon' on top of the previous colour, and..you got it..blend.

 I then move onto this beautiful Maybelline 'The blush nudes' eye shadow palette. This palette have some beautiful light eyeshadows, mostly pinks, if you want to go for a more natural look.

 I apply this colour, which sadly has no name, on the outer corner of my eye, its a bit darker than the last colours I used but if you blend it out enough it does make a much subtle, softer look.

I then also apply this colour, also, on the outer corner of my eyes, a blend it more higher, just above the crease of my eye.

I then go back to my Estee Lauder palette and add this, more purple, colour 'Berry burst' also on the outer corner of my eye, just to make the look that tad bit more darker to really make your eyes pop. Then, again, blend it, again, higher past the crease.

I then, finally, add this colour 'Ivory Slipper' on my eye lids. This will make your eyes that extra shimmery. I also use this colour as a highlighter on the bridge of my eyebrow and also in the inner corner of my eye. I finish off my applying the fist colour I used on my eyes, on the bottom of my eyes, so its quite a subtle touch. Then I use my liquid eyeliner to make a very pretty cat flick. Its hilarious when boys can't understand how we do this! I then add mascara to the top and bottom lashes.

For my lips I use this beautiful Estee Lauder lipstick. Of course I went for red! You want to leave evidence when your kissing..

If you really want to make your lips pop you can first add a lip pencil to outline your lips before applying the lipstick. I chose not to, just to show you what its like without.

And then your done!

I hope you enjoyed this look and that you try it out. 

And whatever you choose to do this Valentines Day, I hope you have a wonderful time, and spread lots of love!

S'laters!

Ellie

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