b'Today I was thinking about my favourite movie, and I decidedMy favourite movie is Moana, a delightful Disney animated film that that it was The Dark Knight. I came to this conclusion as thetells the story of a brave Polynesian girl who sets sail on an incredible film isnt just good, its intense, suspenseful, and honestly kindjourney. Moana, the spirited daughter of a village chief, feels a deep of disturbing in the best way possible. connection to the ocean and is chosen by the sea to restore the First of all, the Joker. I mean WOW. Hes not this bad guyheart of Te Fiti, a beautiful island goddess who created all life. When who wants money or powerhe just wants to watch theher island starts to suffer due to the darkness spreading across the world burn. And the worst part is, hes enjoying himself in thewaters, Moana steps up to save her people and fulfil her destiny.process. Each time he appears, I had this strange combinationOne of the things I love most about Moana is its portrayal of courage of This is incredible and Oh no, something awful is going toand self-discovery. Throughout the movie, Moana faces numerous go down. Heath Ledger was truly unbelievable. I forgot thatobstacles, from daunting ocean waves to encounters with the he was an actor. It felt as though the Joker existed, and that islegendary demigod Maui, who initially seems grumpy and self-just a little scary. centred. As the story progresses, we see Moana grow from a hesitant And Batman is a great guy, naturally, but this movie reallygirl into a determined hero who trusts her instincts and learns to inspired me to feel sorry for him. Hes trying so hard to be aembrace her heritage. Her journey inspires viewers to believe in good person, and no matter what he does, its like the Jokerthemselves, even when the odds are against them.has one step on him. And the whole city is turning against himThe animation in Moana is breathtaking! The colours, intricate even when hes the one who is trying to protect them. Thatdetails, and vibrant scenes make you feel like youre a part of would be infuriating. But what actually struck me was howMoanas world. The ocean is almost a character itself, showcasing profound this film was. Its not just Good vs Evil. It makesincredible animations of water, waves, and marine life. Each island you think about the way that people can be transformed whenand landscape Moana encounters is uniquely designed, making for a they are pushed too hard. visual feast that is both enchanting and inspiring. You cant help but Truthfully, this movie was AMAZING. It was intense, exciting,marvel at the artistry every time you watch it!a little scary, and had me wondering and thinking long after itIn conclusion, Moana is more than just a fun animated movie; its a was over. I totally see why people are sayingstory about bravery, family, and self-discovery that resonates with all its one of the best movies of all time. ages.Sarbpreet Chattu, Year 10 Saifan Khan, Year 8The Dark Knight is an action-packedIn my opinion the best movie of allThe Hunger Games stands out as superhero film directed by Christophertime is Pirates of the Caribbean:my favourite film of all time for two Nolan. It follows Batman as he triesThe Curse of the Black Pearl. Firstly,main reasons: its powerful social to stop the Joker, a chaotic villainit was an original idea that tookcommentary and its compelling who wants to bring Gotham City intoon the pirate trope made by thecharacter development. The madness. The film is full of suspense,book Treasure Island. I have hadGames themselves symbolise how thrilling action scenes, and deepan interest in pirates for most of myentertainment can be used to pacify themes about good and evil. life, starting when I saw Captainand control the masses, a message that One of the best parts of the movie isHook from Peter Pan and I laterresonates with modern concerns about Heath Ledgers performance as thedeveloped an interest in piratesmedia manipulation and the exploitation Joker. He makes the character terrifyingwhen I watched a childrens TVof vulnerable populations. This shows and unpredictable, with a chilling laughshow at the age of 3. Secondly, Ithat the commentary can display and clever tricks. His famous line, Whyfound the character of Captain Jacksome modern-day concerns that are so serious? has become so iconic.Sparrow to be extremely funny withaddressed in this dystopian setting.Christian Bale also does a great job ashis witty personality and the wayThe film has strong character Batman, showing both his strength andhe doesnt pick a side with anyonedevelopment, particularly Katniss struggles. besides his own side. The wayEverdeen, who evolves from a reluctant The Dark Knight is more than just aCaptain Jack Sparrow is portrayedparticipant in the Games to become superhero movie. It explores deep ideasand the way he always gets cut offa symbol of resistance, making her about chaos, morality, and justice. Thewhen he declares his escape duringa multi-dimensional character that thing is, Christopher Nolan portrayedthe movie made me laugh a lotaudiences can root for, a factor which Batman as a real-life vigilante whoand only increased my enjoymentcontributes to the films emotional is tackling a realistic corrupted cityof this movie. Overall, I find thatdepth and appeal. These elements work called Gotham. With an amazing villain,Pirates of the Caribbean: The Cursetogether to elevate The Hunger Games gripping story, and incredible visuals, itof the Black Pearl is the best moviebeyond mere entertainment, giving it a is one of the best films ever made. of all time because of its music,lasting impact and cultural significance.Harisharan Koppula, Year 10 characters and overall concept. Leith Bakhit, Year 8Stephen Pruce, Year 820'