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Kill Bill: Vol. 1

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

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The Autopsy of Jane Doe

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

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mother!

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.

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Casablanca
10

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BlockedParent2016-10-08T05:42:51Z— updated 2016-10-09T09:51:28Z

An exceptional masterpiece.

  • Stellar performances by Bogart, Bergman, Henreld and Rains
  • The writing and dialog are extremely well done
  • Breathtaking scenery and lighting (remember this is the 40s so CGI is unheard of)
  • Fun music and OST

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 !

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The Platform
8

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BlockedParent2020-03-28T21:54:01Z— updated 2020-03-30T07:59:47Z

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.

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Contact
10

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BlockedParent2017-01-21T07:11:23Z— updated 2017-09-18T05:55:07Z

Best Movie quote:
"If we are alone in the Universe, it sure seems like an awful waste of space."

  • Eye popping opening scene
  • Deals with the science vs religion debate in a clear and well thought manner
  • Superb cast
  • Intense and exciting plot that keeps you on the brink of what is yet to come
  • Carl sagan is one the writers so expect some great science stuff :)
  • Although this is science fiction, but the technical accuracy of when it comes to contact with an alien race is very believable and intelligent
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Seven Samurai

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.

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Oxygen

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.

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Jaws

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!

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Squid Game: The Challenge: 1x10 One Lucky Day

The last 2 games could have been chosen better

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The Fountain
8

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BlockedParent2016-11-15T20:23:45Z— updated 2017-02-20T12:41:27Z

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

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Castlevania: 2x07 For Love

This is one of the best TV show episodes I have ever watched. A masterpiece in every sense!

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You Were Never Really Here

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.

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Project Power

It had lots of potential but the characters were very bland. VFX were ok and not exaggerated. I did expect more.

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Blade Runner 2049
9

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BlockedParent2017-09-30T10:43:54Z— updated 2017-10-07T04:38:45Z

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 !

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Dunkirk

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?

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Nocturnal Animals

Director:
Tom Ford: other well known movies include "A Single Man"

  • A movie with one of the strangest and most bizarre openings but yet carries a powerful message once understood
  • Superb performances from all the cast with a couple of unforgettable thrilling scenes
  • Beautiful Cinematography and music
  • Contains a sequence that's one of the most discomfortingly suspenseful in quite sometime
  • A movie that will stick with you and will let you dig further into the symbolisms

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.

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Singin' in the Rain

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.

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Kingsglaive: Final Fantasy XV
  • Great plot and flow
  • Stunning CGI like you've never seen before !
  • Insane large battles which glue you to the screen: although they get too fast at times
  • Just like the visuals, the sound effects also add to the depth and experience
  • Even if you haven't played the game, you can still enjoy the movie
  • Keep an eye for the post credit scene: If you're interested in seeing their backstories too, there's an ongoing mini anime series titled Brotherhood: Final Fantasy XV available on the game's official YouTube channel.
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Scrooged

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

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Primer

A complex movie. Must be watched a couple of times.

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JUNG_E

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.

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1899

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.

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Downfall: The Case Against Boeing

The definition of human greed.

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Ghostbusters

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.

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The Nice Guys
  • Great case with fantastic chemistry between Crowe and Gosling
  • Music choice was superb
  • The comedy was perfect and not overdone
  • Interesting story with a couple of twists

Easily worth a watch

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Vanilla Sky

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

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The Shape of Water
Contagion

Even with such an awesome cast, the movie was no where as good.

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High Noon

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 !

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