I really think some people don't understand the history behind the "history" that are watching at all. Many people 'see', but not 'observe'.
This series have a lot of connotations, such politics and social, from a showdown with a dictator; unto to release of real feelings. Almost all characters have a full evolution of her personality... even Naga hahaha.
At first I agree looks like a little child's series, but think is a masterpiece in all respects. I recommend this series to all public, seen or not any other series of the Avatar's universe.
PS. James Cameron's 'Avatar' not included. xD
Denis Villeneuve is the man!
There’s only one word that came into my mind after watching it: finally.
Finally, a blockbuster that isn’t afraid to be primarily driven by drama and tension, and doesn’t undercut its own tone by throwing in a joke every 30 seconds.
Finally, a blockbuster that puts actual effort in its cinematography, and doesn’t have a bland or calculated colour palette.
Finally, a blockbuster with a story that has actual substance and themes, and doesn’t rely on intertextual references or nostalgia to create a fake sheen of depth.
Finally, a blockbuster that doesn’t pander to China by having big, loud and overblown action sequences, but relies on practical and grounded spectacle instead (it has big sand worms, you really don’t need to throw anything at the screen besides that).
Finally, a blockbuster that actually feels big, because it isn’t primarily shot in close ups, or on a sound stage.
And of course: finally, a blockbuster that isn’t a fucking prequel, sequel, or connected to an already established IP somehow.
(Yeah, I know Tenet did those things as well, but I couldn’t get into that because the characters were so flat and uninteresting).
This just checks all the boxes. An engaging story with subtext, very well set up characters, great acting (like James Gunn, Villeneuve's great at accentuating the strengths of limited actors like Dave Bautista and Jason Momoa), spectecular visuals and art design (desaturated but not in an ugly washed out way), pacing (slow but it never drags), directing, one of Hans Zimmer’s best scores: it’s all here.
I only have one real criticism: there’s too much exposition, especially in the first half.
It can occasionally hold your hand by referencing things that have already been established previously, and some scenes of characters explaining stuff to each other could’ve been conveyed more visually.
Other than that, it’s easily one of the best films of the year.
I’ve seen some people critiquing it for being incomplete, which is true, but this isn’t just a set up for a future film.
It feels like a whole meal, there are pay offs in this, and the characters progress (even if, yes, their arcs are still incomplete).
8.5/10
Funniest movie I have seen in years. There is no way Dr Strange In the Multiverse of Madness is going to do multiverse better.
Yeah, there's plot holes. But the movie is so damned funny you just don't care. When they first explained how the multiverse thing worked my reaction was "Really? Is that all?". But it just got better and better and better.
There's periods of the movie you're struggling to breathe you're laughing so hard, and others that are just slow, deep, and sad. It's heartbreaking and hilarious. Slow and a thousand miles per hour. Nothing happening and more happening than you can possibly keep track of at once.
This movie is, without a doubt, brilliant.
Not just your average revenge drama, Itaewon Class has a super diverse set of characters and manages to do each. one. of. them. justice while also delivering a properly satisfying ending. Tackles racism, transphobia & corporate greed among other things and idk this is defo my most favorite Park Seo Joon drama yet. FOR REAL. A socially inept character, autistic-coded, who’s the cutest cinnabon ever? I’m in LOVE. Oh, and Kim Da Mi?? Ahh-mazing. Gotta love how the classic villain types still managed to surprise AND we also got the real grey-shaded ones. Everyone reaped what they sowed and this is one drama I 10/10 would recommend.
I really liked the drama. I found it realistic and important for life learning. It's a bit slow, but since the first episode it gives ideas on the topics to be developed along the way. I like it because it's not the typical someone evil and someone good, it's about human beings trying to be the best of what they think it is the best.
I found myself reflected on some of the characters. It also made me think about decisions made and the arguments one uses to make a decision and/or to defend what one thinks is right.
When you watch a movie and wish that it went for another 2 hours - fantastic.
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The movie that propably had the most impact on my life.
I was little over 10 at the time I saw it first. My dad brought it home on VHS. From the first second my eyes were glued to the screen. Immediately after it was over I rewound the tape and watched it again which up to today, close to 35 later, I haven´t done with any other movie. I recorded it on audio tape so I could listen to it, even wrote down the whole thing on paper (that was well before the internet, folks). We re-ennacted the scenes, I had memorized every line. I cannot recall how many times I`ve seen it since then.
I would give it 11 if possible.
Seriously? This junk really won awards? It's not even a movie. More like a crappy CGI test demo where nothing exciting happens the whole way through. The only thing I remember is Clooney trying to hit on Bullock. Fail.
You know this is Cinema when the movie makes you cry over rocks.
BEST F*CKING EPISODE EVER. There wasn't a moment of peace. Every minute was pure action. The stakes were never this high.
My god, I loved this one.
Press F my fellow scouts.
Absolutely great anime!
Every episode makes you wanting for more.
I watched the whole 1st season in 3 days!
This is with no doubt the best anime I've ever watched...But to be honest I've only watched S.A.O and A.o.T.
I suspect Gabi would still be annoying as fuck, even if she wasn't a brainwashed fanatic.
Amazing. Stunning. Wildly imaginative. A visual and emotional journey I never expected. Seriously one of the best films I have seen in a long time. The primary cast were absolutely perfect and I’m happy Yeoh has this vehicle.
Criminally underrated.
In the age of Transformers-, Pacific Rim-, Godzilla- and Marvel-movies that is churned out every other month this is a great alternative Sci-Fi film. I loved the pacing and tone, but I understand that a lot of people that are used to the same formula and action every 30 seconds - it could be viewed as boring. It isn't. Brad Pitts performance is perfect and the driving force of this space adventure.
Visually stunning and with beautiful music, this hits almost every note with perfect pitch. A must-see for Sci-Fi fans and a must-buy for me when it's time for a blu-ray release.
While I appreciate the cinematography, and the imagery can be impressive, and the score, the movie(?) seems to be abstract solely to be abstract. It never seems to have a point, or produce a real plot.
I’ve been eating films for a while and people ask me why I never give 10 out of 10. I now have an answer, I was waiting for this film. It is the best film I’ve ever seen, it reaffirmed my love for cinema and made me very happy.
10/10
I've just watched and I'm like: what a waste of time.
Goodbye Attack on Titan, you'll always be the best anime ever
Awesome, an instant classic.
A24 and the Daniels made a more entertaining movie than the studio system has been able to put out in years.
How are these action sequences so well helmed with a budget of only 25 million? Did they get the Daredevil crew or something? It’s insane.
Great acting, imaginative, really well edited (it takes a few minutes to adjust to its pacing, but its a smooth ride from there on), funny, stylish, moving, and it manages to blend many film genres in fascinating ways.
It also gets surprisingly substantive and profound in the second half, but that shouldn’t be too surprising considering that it’s A24 (it’s hard to imagine that they’d finance this without the second half).
This is destined to be one for the books, it’s going to be remembered for a long time.
9.5/10
She conquered the door! What a satisfying ending.
This is the best drama I've seen in awhile with a great OST to boot.
I really liked how the usual roles are swifted here, and the proximity with the children literature combined with the tim burton's aesthetic really got me. The two main leads are gorgeous and they are so expressive with their eyes (which is the whole premise of this episode), I don't want to set my expectations too high tho, cause it's both a netflix and a korean drama, which have history of disappointing me, but it was a GREAT start.
An absurd film full of heart and humor. Amazing action, brilliant setpieces, and a strong core message that's expertly delivered raise it above the crowd. GOAT for me!
A truly sensational film! The utter definition of a must-watch.
'Everything Everywhere All at Once' is impressive from every single viewpoint. I had heard murmurs of it being a great film, yet it still managed to completely smash my expectations. This 2022 release features a superb cast, a fascinating story and some top notch visuals. The editing and pacing, in particular, are brilliant.
The onscreen talent are all fantastic, but Michelle Yeoh is still the absolute standout from this. What a performance! I could watch her in this role over and over and over. With that said, Ke Huy Quan (welcome back!) is awesome as well, as are Stephanie Hsu, James Hong and Jamie Lee Curtis. Everyone plays their part very, very well.
All of the humour lands, with some parts being truly funny. It also manages to show supremely enjoyable action alongside a highly meaningful side too. In short: EEAAO is outstanding - you must see it if you get the opportunity!
Raccacoonie :eyes:
Finally somebody understands the possibilities of bending. Homma is a revolutionary. Katara, predictably outlaws the practice(We find out in legend of Korra) of course ensuring that the practice would be remembered in a way it never would have been if it hadn't been outlawed and brought attention to. I love Katara for her compassion but she is not a leader.
