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Black Holes: The Edge of All We Know

Not the best documentary on black holes and the runtime was too long compared to the amount of information

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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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Downfall: The Case Against Boeing

The definition of human greed.

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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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The Girl Who Leapt Through Time

I thoroughly enjoyed this as I'm into any movie with time-traveling. Great story about how valuable time is.

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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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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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Minimalism: A Documentary About the Important Things

I was looking for more science and psychology behind the whole idea of consumerism but all we got was a couple of short stories on people who decided to live as minimalists. It was a bit disappointing.

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The Platform
8

Shout by Elie
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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Clinical

If you have nothing else to watch and are looking for a few twists then you might enjoy Clinical.

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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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Frozen

Nothing outstanding from the movie but it was easily worth the watch. Some memorable music also.

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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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Crazy Rich Asians
  • A fun romcom with little surprises
  • Singapore looks like a great destination for tourism
  • Explores mother/daughter, rich/poor relationship.
  • The movie has a mandarin version of "Yellow" which is a song by Coldplay
  • A sequel is on the way..
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Mandy
  • Beautifully shot with lots of colors flying around depicting the mood of each scene
  • Good performances but nothing special
  • Catchy soundtrack
  • Extremely slow-paced might turn out to be boring for some
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Ready Player One
  • Mindblowing CGI
  • Insane number of easter eggs from movies and video games
  • Great soundtrack
  • Fast-paced and just fun to watch
  • If you are expecting a great plot then this is not your movie
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Green Book

A fantastic movie that will stimulate all your emotions. Fantastic chemistry between the cast is a big plus.

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Shock Corridor

Great idea for a plot but the it suffers from poor execution. I'd skip this one.

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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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Batman Ninja

Like:
- Awesome anime art with mind blowing scenery
- Ninja + Dark Knight + Gotham villains + surprises :)
- Great music which adds extra adrenaline to the ongoing action
- Joker and Harley are hilarious as always
- By no means can you try to predict what sort of actions will take next. You'll easily notice the Japanese influence as you progress.
- A new take on DC Comic presentation

Dislike:
- The plot might be the weakest link but I still managed to find some fun in it

Plot Complexity:
Easy

Flow: (Act 1, 2, 3)
Great flow

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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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Contagion

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

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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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Manchester by the Sea

Like:
- Depression is the name of this movie and it translates it perfectly
- Great acting and dialog
- Movie jumps between different timelines revealing events that shape character emotions
- Sound design and music were good but nothing exceptional.
- Casey Affleck did win an Oscar for his role and I do agree that his depiction of the character he played was spot on.
- A real-life depiction of how man handle’s life in the aftermath of a tragedy

Dislike:
- It feels a bit dull in very few sections

Plot Complexity:
Medium with a good flow

Movie Facts:
- The town was called Manchester until 1989, when resident Edward Corley led a highly controversial campaign to formally change its name to Manchester-by-the-Sea. The action was passed by the state legislature that year.
- Shot in 32 days.

Awards/Oscars:
Won 2 Oscars

Rewatchable:
I can classify this movie as a great movie that I will only watch once.

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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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Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels

An awesome movie with great dialog and comedy. Now go watch snatch :)

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Blade Runner 2049
9

Shout by Elie
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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Pan's Labyrinth
  • Del Toro considers the movie as a spiritual successor to his earlier film The Devil's Backbone
  • Stellar performances by the cast namely Lopez and Baquero
  • Stunning visuals and beautiful cinematography filled with magic and unique creatures
  • Fantasy creatures like you've never seen before
  • Winner of 3 oscars which I believe says enough
  • Beautiful Score by Javier Navarrete
  • Captivating flow and story which intertwines amazingly well

Other notes:
Not for kids due to violence

Plot Complexity:
Medium

Best Movie Quote:
You're getting older, and you'll see that life isn't like your fairy tales. The world is a cruel place. And you'll learn that, even if it hurts.

Post Credits:
None

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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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Life of Pi
  • Surreal visuals and CGI (The 3D effects are worth it for a change)
  • Captivating story and flow
  • Poetic, Emotional and Spiritual depth
  • The movie will make you hunt for more information
  • One of the best movies of 2012
  • One of Ang Lee’s finest works

Random Facts:
- Based on Yann Martel’s Booker-prize winning novel

Plot Complexity:
Medium to Hard

Memorable Quote:
- Believing in everything is the same as believing in nothing
- I suppose in the end, the whole of life becomes an act of letting go, but what always hurts the most is not taking a moment to say goodbye.

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