RYAN GOSLING DOES NOT MISS. HE IS ALWAYS THE COOL GUY
It's a pretty normal action romcom but it's carried by the performances of the star cast. Especially Emily Blunt and Winston Duke. Additionally it's got good stunts and VFX, genuinely fun.
Cinematography was good but there was one camera with a certain lens that had a lot of fringe or aberration and it was really annoying, definitely nitpicking though.
I think the story gets a little messy with the shifting between the action and the romance scenes so it gets a little boring before the climax.
and we will teach you to fear again. yup, im scared.
As artfully as it was presented, as it has ended. I doubt we will need a season 2. The story is concluded in every way that is important. Our glimpse of Feudal Japan was short but thorough. I'm so impressed with the characters of Lord Toranaga and the Anjin, both having gone through much growth and allowed themselves to learn from each other and become allies.
The tension, the showmanship, the subtle undertones. I loved how everything in this was a brute de force but in an undercover way. Perhaps true to Japanese fashion.
Wait...the Anjin can suddenly understand and speak enough Japanese to get by in normal life? Duolingo must've beat his arse when he left Toranaga. Additionally, love the failed Buntaro redemption arc. He does not deserve it, yet this episode made sure to turn him into a dark knight of sorts. I'm excited to see how both him and Mariko continue to beef it out.
David Fincher proves why he's really good at suspense and procedural narratives. With each film, it feels fast and easy to understand yet the right amount of time is taken to make sure the audience feels the suspense of the mystery as it is happening. That is definitely the case with Zodiac. Stands tall over other mystery movies just for the sheer portrayal of suspense and the rapid storytelling that keeps the plot fast.
A fun and gory comedy action flick with a mid story. The John Wickification of action films has worked and now they show all the hits and the punches. The story is really short, like one mission in a RPG game. But the twist is really odd and under-explained.
What is great is the action choreo, Bill's performance as a silent yet vocal character, and the fight cinematography. It's fun but it's not a great film for more than one viewing. The story falls apart.
Please treat your one night whatevers better please.
As it is a romcom, I can't be serious but it's actually pretty funny. I liked the tight ensemble, it was easy to understand everyone's relation to each other and it's just a nice time. I have to say that the performances felt a little forced, some lines were delivered too stiffly or plainly - and the biggest culprit was Sydney Sweeney which is odd because I know she can do better. The biggest part that felt unbelievable was that these two get together in one day and instantly come apart without even trying? Idk...that's a little odd.
We go inside the mind of three dedicated tennis players fighting each other on and off the court.
An absolute delight for the audience since the performances of the three leads were so good. We have to read into the subtle expressions and behaviors of the three, the nuances of the scene, and context of each flashback and forward almost including us in the game. There is no winner or loser, everyone's just having fun.
I was ready to give it a 7 because the flashback of the night before was dragging but the following scene was a solid payoff. Ultimately, I loved the Matrix style cinematography for the tennis scenes and the strong acting. Minus points for the gopro shots, ew. But love the perverted camera, definitely doing something for the bisexuals. And especially loved how believable the aging up and down of the leads were in each scene. Ending was so satisfying, and the movie was fun all around with a sick OST.
A humourous quiche of an action film. While comedic and we'll acted, it's quite slow to start especially when the plan and cast are revealed very quickly. I think it dragged on for a bit, especially with an elder man snoring in the corner of my theater. But a family of folk were laughing out loud multiple times throughout. I just think, it's another waste of Henry Cavill 's talent. Perhaps a film with him, Jason Momoa, and McConaughey would be a good band of fun antiheros.
In short, the girlies are having girls night.
In long, it's a beautiful movie indeed. First of all, the color grading is on point. Really standardizes the colors to feel like an aged painting. The cinematography as well, especially when the shot is surveying a perspective or tracking a subject. Additionally, casting for Marianne was really good. Her naturally expressive eyes and sharp brows make for a mirror in which we can see how she's reacting to Heloise throughout the film. It's a strong point.
The one thing, maybe not purpose, was that this film was quite humorous. The focus shifting, the framing, and the expressions often were comedic in timing or placement. Partly because I know that these are two lesbian lovers trying to assess the situation and are both failing to recognize each other's yearning, but also partly because it was a cinematic choice. Other than that, apart from the midpoint and when the two realize their affection, the film is rather plain. It's very reliant on gazes and un-often phrases uttered into the air. I felt like it was rather empty or shallow. The ending is truly the deepest part of the film.
Hilariously, this is not a political film.
As a photographer, I was at the edge of my seat. Every shot was as if the cinematographer was looking right at me and said, here this shot's for you. I was immensely proud of Jesse becoming a photojournalist and also taking everything on a Nikon FA2. So many shots I would love to have taken myself. So many moments where I just felt like the right shot was taken. Moments where I felt myself whispering guidance to Jesse. And it pays off in the end where she becomes actualized.
As a psychologist, I knew what this was going to be the moment Jesse joined Lee's group. A death of an artist, a loss of innocence, and a look into passion of art and storytelling.
As person, I think this isn't for the lighthearted. Not for the ones looking for political intrigue or emotional punches. It's gory, it's raw, and it's just about the mind of an artist. The ppl behind me hated this film because it was boring. It was not an action movie. But for those who seek the stories of the human condition, this was a masterpiece.
Head empty movie doesn't cut it. I fell asleep for a part of the film. It's just not compelling when Godzilla isn't a villain.
Not good...the dialogue was dry and corny making it really cringe and hard to watch. I get that they were trying to keep the interactions natural but instead it made both Aron and Lizzy feel so unsure of their roles. The middle of the film was enough to make the person behind me fall asleep. A shame since the climactic scene was quite important but also didn't fit the atmosphere of the rest of the film.
An episode that truly both divides the two cultures and bridges them together. Beautiful
It's for kids, but honestly it's fun. Timothee is so good at acting that it's actually cringe at times. But it's pretty fun and hate musicals.
Horror films these days are cheap thrills, jumpscares to get your heart pounding, and some lack luster story that somehow connects the scares together. Save for a few films that actually try to have the scare make sense and leave you wondering about the film after it's over - horror is blah. A Quiet Place is one of the best horror films I have ever seen, you can tell it was well thought out, the narrative makes sense, and people have been talking about this film again and again even inspiring many video essays and critiques afterwards.
The cinematography is really good. Sydney Sweeney 's performance proves again that she can act and deserves more demanding roles. Unfortunately, the movie itself is borderline dark comedy and doesn't inspire that much fear. Felt like a Resident Evil game almost.
If you told me this movie was made in the 70s, I'd mostly believe you. The soundtrack, the cinematography, the camera placement and editing all works so well. It all fits. Interesting story, a little odd at times. Maybe a little too much nudity. But overall, nostalgic of a time when I watched older films.
This is not just a film for the lesbians/bisexuals. There is enough for even the straight man to enjoy.
Imagine an early 90s, maybe 80s movie about a guy and a girl going on a road trip and slowly getting along with each other. Whilst accidentally caught up in a criminal plot. Now replace the characters with lesbians and add in some awesome transitions. Yeah. This is what the movie's about. Not amazing, but visually nostalgic and filmy. Traditional Americana vibe but with modern lesbian raunchiness. I guess it's a clash of two worlds. I'd say the themes were nice but like the old classic films, not really that good.
Every time Fayd was on screen, it was like he was posing for a CK commercial. More than the performances, the music and the aesthetic were the bigger characters. Having Denis Villeneuve leading this story is a perfect match because halfway through I remembered exactly why I love Sci-fi politics. Idk, it felt nostalgic. It felt correct.
Well shot, well acted; not well written. I really understood the town of Ennis but not how our leads were able to actually solve anything. Heck, almost every lead in the case was hand delivered by the spirits.
Aw man...what was that? I hate to side with the haters and the quick to dismissers but after watching the whole thing - yeah...this isn't True Detective. It's missing a lot of what made season 1 and 3 so interesting. There is barely any police work, any putting together the pieces, and any monologuing about life. Instead, all of that is covered by spiritual stuff. Now I don't hate the supernatural but this isn't the series for it. Honestly, if this was some other police show and had 2 more episodes, it could work as its own thing. Heck, it was almost like a dark themed Twin Peaks here and there; spooky but not scary. I just want to say, that ending was really pulled out of the ass. Like damn, writer(s) really didn't know how to shoehorn it in better. This show was way more interested in covering the pulse of the town and just tossed in the corrupt police and the mystery solved in the last two episodes.
While I'm enjoying this, it really is hard to repeat the success of season 1 isn't it? We're not even talking about the original mystery anymore.
Kinda unhappy with how much more reliant this season is on the supernatural. I thought True Detective was supposed to blur the line between what's real and what feels real but this episode really cements in the supernatural part as being real and part of the plot. I don't mind the going ons of the other characters, that's all fine - fleshes out the town and I'm hoping the other characters play more of a role in towards the ending so that this extra level of characterization means something. But do appreciate this episode doing a mental health check on each character.
Honestly, not as bad as others were saying. This ep was definitely reserved as the exposition ep. Exploring the heartbeat of the town, the moods of the characters, and a little bit of Eve and Liz's backstories. Could the exposition be paced out better, yes. But it's only 6 eps long so this stuff had to be somewhere, although I'll reserve judgement when I'm done watching. But hey, a lot of season 1 was also just Rust speaking up stuff and side stories being explored - it's kinda the nature of True Detective.
As much as I wanted this to be like Kingsman, it had none of the whimsy until one scene near the end.
A story of a traumatized hero who swears loyalty to only his mother and his best friend has his hands tied. But a whole history of blood needs his hands un-tied. A two part story within one movie is very similar to KGF. The hero isn't a hero. You should not be like him. Yet he's the only person who can save the day in these circumstances. His mother definitely thinks so.
There was so much hype that my adrenaline was pumping multiple times throughout the film. Prabhas is in his strong suit, and the whole story is a lot more developed than KGF. Unfortunately, there's so much world building that I feel that some of it might be lost to the audience as it was crammed so quickly into the second half of the film. But I really admire the way this film tries to upscale the "bollywood realism" to the point that it doesn't matter. It's not meant to make a Hollywood film out of a Tollywood film, it's meant to be a super high quality Tollywood film. And so there's hype, there's action, and over the top stunts. But you can't help but have fun for what this film is aiming to deliver to the audience.
I also appreciate how many powerful women characters were present in the film. The mother being basically the strongest person due to her, questionable, control over Deva. But I don't feel like women were taking a back seat or belittled, which is much too common in Indian film. Sure, they aren't fighting but power comes in many forms. Similarly, multiple times in the film it is stated that the violence that the main characters display is not a sign of a good person - even of Deva. He is made to seem like an insane person and I hope in the second film that he shows that his blind obedience and violence does have a thought-out source from within.
All in all, I'm glad to see another film from Tollywood (my home) that displays a strong effort to create cinema instead of mindless entertainment fodder. I was reminded of Saaho, KGF, and Bahubali several times throughout.
Honestly it's unintentionally funny, has great Dwayne the Rock Johnson meme potential, and some action scenes were cool to look at.
An interesting murder mystery. Reminds me a lot of Danganronpa down to the ending. I fault it for having slow pacing, odd narrative cutaways, and weird creative decisions. I appreciate it for the performances, the human element, and being enjoyable.
Also, Emma Corrin is so pretty...I just have to add that lol.
One specific thing I have to call out is the needless Gen Z name calling. Characters and the show keep remarking on how Gen Z does this and that and that Darby is an annoying Gen Z person but like...why? I hate it when the conflict or the characterization is reduced to the stereotype of Gen Z. Why not just "young"? Darby is young and that upsets an older character. Darby is young so it's weird to have to be a successful novelist and be invited to this secretive assembly of leaders and thinkers.
Anyways, it's fun but not amazing. Parts of the show were just connected by strings.
