The film sits like a memory. It is possible to love your life and also grieve for the life not lived. Perfect.
The language with which both men talked about their families as possessions really stuck out to me. It's what led to one being unable to grieve his dead family and the other being unable to connect to his living family. The ending showed how viewing women as mere set dressing for men's lives ultimately leads to tragedy for not just the disposable women but for the men living in misery and loneliness.
Werewolves? In BLACK MIRROR?!?! Are you f*cking kidding me?!
I think watching this episode is going to be a new holiday tradition. Better than most Christmas movies.
The scariest part of this movie was when that woman said "Everything's better swimming in ketchup."
starring Sebastian Stan as Armie Hammer
Titanium > Any other lullabies out there
Incredibly beautiful.
I feel like this is what by Sofia Coppola's "Somewhere" aspired to be.
I love the type of slowness depicted: not done out of virtuosism for its own sake, but leaning in on the small, apparently insignificant moments like smoking in a balcony or washing hands - it was done beautifully, in a very personal way that allows you to stay with the character for that second longer that allows you to really see him/her and what they're feeling. Or having that moment for you to fully experience your emotions as well.
So often a character is created through a sum of events and actions and words said, cut after cut - whilst you can learn so much from the silences! Such underrated empathic tool.
As much so as the camera focusing on the character itself (or some body parts: I loved Celine Sciamma's glance on hands in "Portrait of a Lady on fire" for example) as they're performing an action - focused, reading through them the emotions they're feeling rather than by showing the action itself. The bike videogame and the interview were brilliant instances.
The part I was astounded by, tho, was the mastery in showing how important a bond can be in making you pull out a better version of yourself you didn't even expect to be there: when Sophie says "happy birthday" on the bus, it's such a simple act and yet the pinnacle of many small ones that remind Calum of what's really life for.
As a personal note: never underestimate how you can affect loved ones, with a caring word of gesture or by simply being there
Such a movie needs a proper walk home after the cinema to let you thoroughly grasp the feelings it conveyed
Despite being a very long movie Avatar: The Way of the Water at times is a superior sequel. That is more beautiful to look at “especially in IMAX 3D.” With some better action and adventure.
The movie might even manage to make the Avatar haters fans. Even if James Cameron doesn’t have something so good on his hands. That he can drag it out to seven movies.
6/10 fair
It’s a romcom and it’s a fair one at that, no point picking holes, it does what it says on the tin……
The cast is okay and do what is asked of them, the storyline is the normal romcom formate and it doesn’t deviate from it….
You won’t necessarily remember the movie but you will enjoy it well watching it.
Could it have been better?
Probably….
Does it matter?
Not really….
Switch of your brain and watch it and enjoy it, then move on to the next movie you want to watch….
Oh, I did enjoy the credits singalong, very enjoyable and I hope they all enjoyed filming it…..
This movie is dumb.
Something else needs to be pointed out as well. They never show her getting off the dam tower. Lame ending.
Why didn't she just stuff the phone in the bird
how good of an actor is Aaron Paul?
He can play Josh Hartnett, playing Aaron Paul.
Bad as horror, bad as comedy, bad as time-travel.
Just bad.
Jesus, Dwight!
Some times I don't get that guy lol
someone plz hug Richie & tell him he has value
Easily the worst of the season, such a shame because this season was on a roll too, did not care for this one whatsoever personally.
More like Boring Boring Boring
why the fuck did i (someone with insane amount of anxiety) think it was okay to go see this movie LOL i’m so braindead
damn shame this was canceled... it was a breath of fresh air from the same old some old...
Really enjoyed the scope and focus of this, every single shot besides the second to last is from the POV of Priscilla.
Sofia does an incredible job at setting and capturing the mood while subverting the expectation of that mood at the same time.
Knockout performances by Cailee Spaeny and Jacob Elordi here. Beautifully shot and set and not to mention the incredible musical direction.
Not going to be for everyone and some may find it a bore, but if you give in to it, it will repay you.
"and may God give Mikey the strength to put down that fork"
very very weak plot combined with a main character who goes out of her way to make stupid woke statements every possible chance she gets
As I came to understand with some time, Black mirror is directly talking about media, specifically TV and its derivatives, and our relation with it. In this season, we explore the VHS tech, the Long distance call as avatars, the streaming services, and our exploration of the stars related to this media, To finally end talking about the alienation, the maddening behavior, the inflammation of speeches that comes with this media, this magic mirror we have at home.
Having also a take on genres and exploring the technology that surrounds us since the sixties, the writer and creator also pays homage to British entertainment television while making commentaries on the repercussion these things have in our own story. The woman that gets the protagonist of her life taken from her, the man that loses father, mother and girlfriend to achieve success. The astronaut who loses his family due to gesture of humanity, or the actress who is exposed to the supernatural just for being in the wrong place to record a series.
Finally we have the point of view of a woman cast aside by her reality, treat as less than human by her social circle, and who finds in the tv and the things they show, a comfort.
It’s no coincidence that when this supernatural force materializes, it shows itself as something from Tv, and uses the Tv as a mirror to see itself for the first time.
With its powers, in a snap of s finger, the demon played small edits and cuts from future occurrences, possibilities,
I will not spoil the end here, but I believe you got the point now.
This is still black mirror, it’s still talking about tech and their implications in people’s life’s, but ultimately is providing good stories, condensed movies with plots that entertain.
Loved this season.
Social Anxiety: The Movie
It's drama but it's quite horrifying I felt claustrophobic, stressed, uncomfortable, embarassed and awkward - just like family gatherings usually are. Seeing people you'd prefer not to see, old people asking how your life is going and what your plans are for the next fifty years, got a relationship? got a job?... I found it very competent at capturing that. The love triangle/coming of age stuff was well done too, it's not usually my cup of tea but I was invested. It's done in a single location, has a short runtime and the pacing was great. Amazing acting, the camera close-ups help create a claustrophobic watch and the score was superb and kinda horrifying it could have been in a horror movie. Very tense and engaging. That was a wild funeral!
To anyone who enjoyed this, watch Krisha (2015) it's very similar.
Well, if I had watched this movie with a satirical tone in mind maybe I'd enjoyed it a little bit (who knows?). But it was a total waste of money and time, to be honest.
Decent. But nothing more. There were some very funny moments - and the two leads Kaitlyn Dever and Beanie Feldstein are more than fine. But at the end of the day it was a movie that just wanted to be 'Dazed & Confused', 'Superbad', 'Edge of seventeen' and 'American Graffiti' too much. And didn't really succeed in any aspect of those movies.
Some audiences will no doubt relate to the characters - realising they should have partied more etc. But there are way too many slightly cringeworthy moments that spoil any depth.
Have you ever wondered what could happen in your relationship if both are working in the same company and not being able to tell anyone because of company policies and one of you getting promoted? This movie gives you a glimpse of one of the possible scenarios. A wild ride! It certainly isn't a perfect film, but it's interesting as hell. Great performances from the leading actors.
Even my wife who LOVES horror movies laughed at how bad this one was lol
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If you are looking for something fun, cute, heartfelt, and sweet to watch. Then this is for you.
The first 15 minutes or so, are quite sad as it shows Sam's lifelong string of bad luck and yet somehow she manages to keep her spirits high.
How I rate:
1-3 :heart: = seriously! don't waste your time
4-6 :heart: = you may or may not enjoy this
7-8 :heart: = I expect you will like this too
9-10 :heart: = movies and TV shows I really love!
The real enemy in this movie is the mother. But in all seriousness, this is a very good depiction of how a major event can cause a relationship to go from great to bad.
