Like:
- Gorgeous Cinematography and transitional effects. One moment the movie goes into black and white and the next is silhouettes conducting sword combat.
- Spectacular set designs and visuals
- Unforgettable OST that will sit on my playlist for quite sometime
- Movie is divided into numerous Acts making it a treat to follow (Another QT signature)
- Unexpected comedy at certain places which is always a big welcome
- Sword fights and choreography at its finest
- Character development is handled perfectly
- Music, Art, and Film combined into a classic
- Now I need to watch Vol 2
Dislike:
- Might be too gory for some but this is QT’s trademark
Plot Complexity:
Easy
Flow:
Fast and there is never a dull moment
Movie Facts:
- Extremely gory and violent (QT Trademark)
- Listed in IMDB top 250
Awards/Oscars:
Nominated for 1 Golden Globe
Best Movie Quote:
Revenge is a dish best served cold
Rewatchable:
Yes it is just a masterpiece in action
Like:
+ Unique horror movie and very thrilling
+ Let's your imagination run wild
+ Great setting and mystery elements
+ Very heavy on the gore. Keep in mind this is an autopsy
+ Excellent acting and performance from the cast (Brian Cox and Emile Hirsch)
Dislike:
- Ending felt a bit rushed and could have been closed much better
Plot Complexity:
Easy to comprehend
Random Fact:
- The first English movie by André Øvredal
Like:
- Artistic and Beautiful Cinematography
- Creepy and disturbing sequence of events
- Solid character performances
- Heavily based on metaphors and symbolism which allows open ended discussions
Dislike:
- Might turn out many viewers due to its complexity
Plot Complexity:
Complex
Flow: (Act 1, 2, 3)
Great flow
Movie Facts:
Throughout the entire movie, no one's name is ever mentioned and not a single character is ever referred to by any name, the way they are listed in the end credits is by their given role in the story.
SoundTrack:
Fact: There is no musical score for the film, and not a single bit of music appears in the film whatsoever until the end credits, where "The End of the World" plays covered by singer Patti Smith.
An exceptional masterpiece.
I heard about all the praise the movie received but after watching it, it is now easily in my top movies of all time.
Here's looking at you, kid
A Classic Gem !
The movie is a representation of society. It has a bit of "SnowPiercer" and "Cube".
It is a bit extreme on the gore but overall an enjoyable experience.
Best Movie quote:
"If we are alone in the Universe, it sure seems like an awful waste of space."
Seven Samurai can only be described as magical piece of art.
Don't let the 210 minute tag on the movie scare you. It is worth the ride and experience.
Each samurai has a distinguished trait which makes them memorable and allows the audience to form a bond with them
The cinematography is simply outstanding especially when it comes to the scenes that include rain.
An easy to comprehend plot with thrilling action scenes is also what adds to the appeal of Seven Samurai.
Depicts the Japanese culture and relation between Samurai and Farmers in the 1600s.
Memorable movie quotes:
* This is the nature of war: By protecting others, you save yourselves. If you only think of yourself, you'll only destroy yourself.
* Danger always strikes when everything seems fine.
Quite enjoyable for anyone seeking a mystery sci-fi. The influences from other movies are quite obvious and I won't be listing them to avoid spoilers. Might feel a tad slow at first but just give it some time and the plot starts to unfold.
There are definitely much better movies with similar plots but this one also is worth a watch.
Terrifyingly awesome without being cheesy and too predictable.
The protagonists are fighting a shark which has no super powers.
The suspense and thrills are well crafted and not over exaggerated.
There is only 1 major jump scare which is perfect in my book.
A recommended and well paced thriller!
The last 2 games could have been chosen better
From the director of Requiem for a Dream and PI comes another powerful and earth shattering movie.
Smart and profoundly moving film that deals with eschatology, metaphysics, and love.
You will want to watch this several times.
Cinematography:
It is one of the movies strongest points.
Score:
Deeply affecting, Transcendent, Melancholy that will last for quite sometime on your playlist.
Cast:
Superb performance by Hugh Jackman and Rachel Weisz.
I know that Jackman excels in almost every role but Rachel Weisz was equally fantastic.
To learn more and further understand the movie, please read:
http://www.rogerebert.com/rogers-journal/tomas-tommy-tom-past-present-and-future
This is one of the best TV show episodes I have ever watched. A masterpiece in every sense!
Extremely powerful and well shot+edited. However, this movie is not for everyone as it is not a point a to b type when it comes to story telling.
It had lots of potential but the characters were very bland. VFX were ok and not exaggerated. I did expect more.
For all those who want to get in the mood of Blade Runner, you should watch these 3:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UgsS3nhRRzQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZ9Os8cP_gg
and the awesome anime version by Shinichiro Watanabe:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrZk9sSgRyQ
Can't wait for release !
Pros:
+ Dunkirk depicts and reveals the scale of the event on all levels: Land, air, and sea
+ Glorious cinematography (by Hoyte Van Hoytema) and editing (by Lee Smith) adding significantly to the experience
+ Electrifying soundtrack by Hans Zimmer
+ Loud and fulfilling sound effects from the diving Stukas to the distant machine gun shots
+ Your heart will keep pounding due to the blend of senses emitted by the visuals and audio
+ Great cast and chemistry through actions (Dialog is limited)
+ Nolan throws the audience right in the middle of WAR.
+ The whole movie focusses on the event itself instead of on a couple of soldiers. Hence, the lack of strong character development which I thought was awesome and a wise choice by Nolan
Cons:
- Music at times might feel too loud thus covering the dialog
Dunkirk must be experienced in IMAX!
Plot Complexity:
Easy
Best Movie Quote:
Men my age dictate this war. Why should we be allowed to send our children to fight it?
Director:
Tom Ford: other well known movies include "A Single Man"
Articles to read after watching:
http://www.thisisbarry.com/single-post/2017/03/29/Nocturnal-Animals-2016-Movie-Plot-Ending-Explained
Plot Complexity:
Medium to Hard
Best Movie Quote:
When you love someone you have to be careful with it, you might never get it again.
Whether you like musicals or not, Singin' in the Rain is a musical classic that should be enjoyed by everyone
Here is my quick review:
[Like]
+ Beautiful and Memorable Choreography: Keep an eye out to the Magical "Singin' in the Rain" and the Acrobatic "Make them Laugh" section
+ Superb performance and chemistry between the cast (Gene Kelly, Donald O'Connor, Debbie Reynolds, and Jean Hagen)
+ Music and score are pure ear candy
+ Brings forward the idea of when Hollywood was transitioning from Silent Movies to Talkies
+ Considered by many as the best Hollywood musical of all time
+ Comedy also adds to the magic of the screenplay. (The microphone scene is priceless)
[Dislike]
- Lina's voice ;)
Plot Complexity:
Easy to comprehend
Best Movie Quote:
Lina. She can't act, she can't sing, she can't dance. A triple threat.
A Christmas movie that shouldn't be on your top list.
If you have a long list of Christmas movies to go through, I recommend that you take this to your bottom list as it is superseded by other high quality movies.
I am going to quote what Roger Ebert said as it pinpoints the exact state of the movie:
quote “Scrooged” is one of the most disquieting, unsettling films to come along in quite some time. It was obviously intended as a comedy, but there is little comic about it, and indeed the movie’s overriding emotions seem to be pain and anger. This entire production seems to be in dire need of visits from the ghosts of Christmas."
For a Christmas Carol adaptation, I advise you to go look at :
https://trakt.tv/movies/scrooge-1951 or
https://trakt.tv/movies/a-christmas-carol-1999 or for an animated version
https://trakt.tv/movies/a-christmas-carol-2009
A complex movie. Must be watched a couple of times.
Predictable but not bad. Some interesting action sequences and great soundtrack. If you are looking for a cross between alita and I-robot the this might be up your alley.
Note to self: Never start a Netflix show before confirming it was ended properly.
This was a great show with a high view count. I'm not sure how Netflix are evaluating their shows lately. Such a terrible decision.
The definition of human greed.
After watching it for the first time, I expected much more out of the movie. I understand it is a 'classic' but it did not click with me enough. It felt slow at times and the overall writing was below average.
Easily worth a watch
A remake of the Spanish "Open Your Eyes" featuring a stellar cast.
If you are craving for another mind-bender movie then look no further.
Favorite Quote:
Do you remember what you told me once? That every passing minute is a another chance to turn it all around
Like:
- Beautiful Cinematography and Editing as with every Del Toro Movie
- Solid Character acting by all members of the cast
- Memorable OST
Dislike:
- Plot was rushed at places and was highly predictable
- The movie did not quite capture me the way I expected it to comming from movies such as Pan’s Labyrinth
- The creature, knowing how hard it was to design, felt a bit too bland for me. It needed more texture.
- I would have loved to see more creature backstory
Plot Complexity:
Easy
Flow: (Act 1, 2, 3)
Good in places and rushed at others
Movie Facts:
When The Shape of Water (2017) premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2017, the screening was held in the Elgin Theatre. The interior scenes of the theater in the film were shot in the Elgin Theatre, so as the audience was watching the film, they were seeing the same theater on screen that they were sitting in.
Awards/Oscars:
Won 4 Oscars: Best Achievement in Directing, Best Motion Picture of the Year, Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Score), Best Achievement in Production Design
Memorable Quotes:
When he looks at me, the way he looks at me... He does not know, what I lack... Or - how - I am incomplete. He sees me, for what I - am, as I am. He's happy - to see me. Every time. Every day. Now, I can either save him... or let him die.
Even with such an awesome cast, the movie was no where as good.
I haven't covered much ground when it comes to Western movies but I can easily say that it was blast watching it.
I expected a little more from the ending but don't let that hold you back.
The tension building was amazing and the movie actually flows in real-time. So every 1 minute = 1 minute in the movie.
Highly recommended !