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Aterrados (2017)
Low budget horror doesn't get better
Blindly thrown into an unestablished world. Mysterious & extremely creepy with tons of detail in the corners of shots. The low budget doesn't take from the relentless anxiety & incredible makeup. A fascinating plot but could be more concise.
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Blindly thrown into an unestablished world. Mysterious & extremely creepy with tons of detail in the corners of shots. The low budget doesn't take from the relentless anxiety & incredible makeup. A fascinating plot but could be more concise.
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Blindly thrown into an unestablished world. Mysterious & extremely creepy with tons of detail in the corners of shots. The low budget doesn't take from the relentless anxiety & incredible makeup. A fascinating plot but could be more concise.
Trick 'r Treat (2007)
You guys like this?!
Every Halloween trope possible randomly thrown into a blender with no rhyme or reason. The tone, costumes, & set design nail the vision but the attempt at anthology does not work at all. The writing tries to justify it but cannot.
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Every Halloween trope possible randomly thrown into a blender with no rhyme or reason. The tone, costumes, & set design nail the vision but the attempt at anthology does not work at all. The writing tries to justify it but cannot.
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Every Halloween trope possible randomly thrown into a blender with no rhyme or reason. The tone, costumes, & set design nail the vision but the attempt at anthology does not work at all. The writing tries to justify it but cannot.
Smile 2 (2024)
A new horror franchise staple
A bit longwinded but the concept has been refined in bold ways. Plenty of psychotic performances with unreliable narratives. A creative score & well written characters. Some very wild moments that work very well. Yet the plot needs tightening.
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A bit longwinded but the concept has been refined in bold ways. Plenty of psychotic performances with unreliable narratives. A creative score & well written characters. Some very wild moments that work very well. Yet the plot needs tightening.
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A bit longwinded but the concept has been refined in bold ways. Plenty of psychotic performances with unreliable narratives. A creative score & well written characters. Some very wild moments that work very well. Yet the plot needs tightening.
The Exorcism of Emily Rose (2005)
Generic early 00's horror
A solid attempt to make a played out sub-genre unique. Yet it can't solidify either tone into something great. Some cool editing with fun makeup/VFX but it's a product of its time & doesn't feel special.
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A solid attempt to make a played out sub-genre unique. Yet it can't solidify either tone into something great. Some cool editing with fun makeup/VFX but it's a product of its time & doesn't feel special.
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A solid attempt to make a played out sub-genre unique. Yet it can't solidify either tone into something great. Some cool editing with fun makeup/VFX but it's a product of its time & doesn't feel special.
Suspiria (1977)
A 70's horror must
A hypnotic fever dream. Sacrificing a clear story for atmospheric mystery works wonderfully. The saturated colors give the lighting & set design a strikingly gorgeous look. One of the greatest horror scores with wild practical effects.
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A hypnotic fever dream. Sacrificing a clear story for atmospheric mystery works wonderfully. The saturated colors give the lighting & set design a strikingly gorgeous look. One of the greatest horror scores with wild practical effects.
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A hypnotic fever dream. Sacrificing a clear story for atmospheric mystery works wonderfully. The saturated colors give the lighting & set design a strikingly gorgeous look. One of the greatest horror scores with wild practical effects.
The First Omen (2024)
Really, really solid
Almost incredible yet ultimately feels unnecessary & underwhelming. Some very shocking & provocative scenes done extremely well. A good gothic atmosphere that works with the theme of religious fallibility. A great blended score.
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Almost incredible yet ultimately feels unnecessary & underwhelming. Some very shocking & provocative scenes done extremely well. A good gothic atmosphere that works with the theme of religious fallibility. A great blended score.
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Almost incredible yet ultimately feels unnecessary & underwhelming. Some very shocking & provocative scenes done extremely well. A good gothic atmosphere that works with the theme of religious fallibility. A great blended score.
The Omen (1976)
A great classic
A slow burn that drags. Yet there is tense anticipation that works well. An investigative mystery baked into the religious horror theme that's surprising. A great score with fascinating plot details. Yet the sound & lighting are very dated.
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A slow burn that drags. Yet there is tense anticipation that works well. An investigative mystery baked into the religious horror theme that's surprising. A great score with fascinating plot details. Yet the sound & lighting are very dated.
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A slow burn that drags. Yet there is tense anticipation that works well. An investigative mystery baked into the religious horror theme that's surprising. A great score with fascinating plot details. Yet the sound & lighting are very dated.
We Live in Time (2024)
Beautifully heartbreaking
This film speaks so personally to me. Showing all of life's greatest joys & fears in gentle, optimistic, & real ways is so powerful. The chemistry of the leads is legendary. The plot structure allows for crippling emotion.
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This film speaks so personally to me. Showing all of life's greatest joys & fears in gentle, optimistic, & real ways is so powerful. The chemistry of the leads is legendary. The plot structure allows for crippling emotion.
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This film speaks so personally to me. Showing all of life's greatest joys & fears in gentle, optimistic, & real ways is so powerful. The chemistry of the leads is legendary. The plot structure allows for crippling emotion.
The Fountain (2006)
Heady stuff
Thought provoking emotion with deep themes & concepts of life & death. Moving dialogue, a great score, & powerhouse acting from Jackman. The high contrast lighting creates striking visuals. Yet a little too ambiguous to seal it.
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Thought provoking emotion with deep themes & concepts of life & death. Moving dialogue, a great score, & powerhouse acting from Jackman. The high contrast lighting creates striking visuals. Yet a little too ambiguous to seal it.
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Thought provoking emotion with deep themes & concepts of life & death. Moving dialogue, a great score, & powerhouse acting from Jackman. The high contrast lighting creates striking visuals. Yet a little too ambiguous to seal it.
Kung Fu Panda 4 (2024)
Losing steam
This franchise feels tapped out. New locations & characters are fun but the familiar plot offers very few surprises. It's funny & looks great but it's nothing new. Yet the really good editing does allow for some sharp fight scenes.
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This franchise feels tapped out. New locations & characters are fun but the familiar plot offers very few surprises. It's funny & looks great but it's nothing new. Yet the really good editing does allow for some sharp fight scenes.
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This franchise feels tapped out. New locations & characters are fun but the familiar plot offers very few surprises. It's funny & looks great but it's nothing new. Yet the really good editing does allow for some sharp fight scenes.
The Bikeriders (2023)
Solid but I want more
A very particular slice of life. Not a driving plot but there's charm. Thundering sound that brings you into this world. It gives an interesting look at this subculture with some great lead performances, especially Hardy.
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A very particular slice of life. Not a driving plot but there's charm. Thundering sound that brings you into this world. It gives an interesting look at this subculture with some great lead performances, especially Hardy.
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A very particular slice of life. Not a driving plot but there's charm. Thundering sound that brings you into this world. It gives an interesting look at this subculture with some great lead performances, especially Hardy.
Tropic Thunder (2008)
Funniest movie quotes ever
Satirical genius at Hollywood's expense. A creatively structured screenplay that has the absolute best one-liners from start to finish. The cast is hilarious especially Downey Jr. & Cruise. The plot is a shallow but forgivable.
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Satirical genius at Hollywood's expense. A creatively structured screenplay that has the absolute best one-liners from start to finish. The cast is hilarious especially Downey Jr. & Cruise. The plot is a shallow but forgivable.
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Satirical genius at Hollywood's expense. A creatively structured screenplay that has the absolute best one-liners from start to finish. The cast is hilarious especially Downey Jr. & Cruise. The plot is a shallow but forgivable.
Joker: Folie à Deux (2024)
wut?
Completely pointless. Narratively boring & thematically empty. It's so dull & the pacing drags. Glimmers of good moments but they are imminently smothered. So many bad choices for seemingly no reason. A few cool shots though.
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Completely pointless. Narratively boring & thematically empty. It's so dull & the pacing drags. Glimmers of good moments but they are imminently smothered. So many bad choices for seemingly no reason. A few cool shots though.
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Completely pointless. Narratively boring & thematically empty. It's so dull & the pacing drags. Glimmers of good moments but they are imminently smothered. So many bad choices for seemingly no reason. A few cool shots though.
Good Will Hunting (1997)
They don't make movies like this anymore
A beautiful look at life, love, & purpose. Some of the most moving dialogue that is grounded by genuine acting. The themes of healing, fear of failure, & potential to overcome hardship are highly emotional. Simple & meaningful.
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A beautiful look at life, love, & purpose. Some of the most moving dialogue that is grounded by genuine acting. The themes of healing, fear of failure, & potential to overcome hardship are highly emotional. Simple & meaningful.
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A beautiful look at life, love, & purpose. Some of the most moving dialogue that is grounded by genuine acting. The themes of healing, fear of failure, & potential to overcome hardship are highly emotional. Simple & meaningful.
Joker (2019)
A worthy adaptation
Thematically dark & physically dirty. Phoenix gives a powerfully twisted performance. The scenes without dialogue are captivating. Grand score & apt thoughts on mental illness. Yet Arthur's persecution is heavy handed & aspects are overdone.
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Thematically dark & physically dirty. Phoenix gives a powerfully twisted performance. The scenes without dialogue are captivating. Grand score & apt thoughts on mental illness. Yet Arthur's persecution is heavy handed & aspects are overdone.
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Thematically dark & physically dirty. Phoenix gives a powerfully twisted performance. The scenes without dialogue are captivating. Grand score & apt thoughts on mental illness. Yet Arthur's persecution is heavy handed & aspects are overdone.
Kung Fu Panda 3 (2016)
Running out of steam
Potential that's never used. It's painfully safe & predictable. Undeveloped plot points with lots of copy & paste from earlier entries. It looks good & has an awesome score but the villain is cheap & solid themes are brushed over.
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Potential that's never used. It's painfully safe & predictable. Undeveloped plot points with lots of copy & paste from earlier entries. It looks good & has an awesome score but the villain is cheap & solid themes are brushed over.
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Potential that's never used. It's painfully safe & predictable. Undeveloped plot points with lots of copy & paste from earlier entries. It looks good & has an awesome score but the villain is cheap & solid themes are brushed over.
Uncut Gems (2019)
Stress has never been more fun
The epitome of overwhelming stress. A beautiful mess of characters that are so out of control I can't help but laugh. The relentless use of sound, closeup shots, & harsh lighting builds the tone. A perfect screenplay carried by Sandler.
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The epitome of overwhelming stress. A beautiful mess of characters that are so out of control I can't help but laugh. The relentless use of sound, closeup shots, & harsh lighting builds the tone. A perfect screenplay carried by Sandler.
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The epitome of overwhelming stress. A beautiful mess of characters that are so out of control I can't help but laugh. The relentless use of sound, closeup shots, & harsh lighting builds the tone. A perfect screenplay carried by Sandler.
Good Time (2017)
Pretty freaking crazy!
The compounding levels of stress are palpable. Lots of little moments that build into a big mess. The sound & lighting have a chaotic tone. The clever ways the characters deal with things is fascinating. Yet it could be slightly tighter.
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The compounding levels of stress are palpable. Lots of little moments that build into a big mess. The sound & lighting have a chaotic tone. The clever ways the characters deal with things is fascinating. Yet it could be slightly tighter.
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The compounding levels of stress are palpable. Lots of little moments that build into a big mess. The sound & lighting have a chaotic tone. The clever ways the characters deal with things is fascinating. Yet it could be slightly tighter.
The Wild Robot (2024)
Animated movie of the year
A few pacing issues that feel a bit forced. But wow, this is special! The animation is mesmerizing. The plot is simple, profoundly creative, & emotionally warm. So much heart facing themes of parenting & overcoming hardship.
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A few pacing issues that feel a bit forced. But wow, this is special! The animation is mesmerizing. The plot is simple, profoundly creative, & emotionally warm. So much heart facing themes of parenting & overcoming hardship.
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A few pacing issues that feel a bit forced. But wow, this is special! The animation is mesmerizing. The plot is simple, profoundly creative, & emotionally warm. So much heart facing themes of parenting & overcoming hardship.
The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014)
Makes me feel warm inside
A unique & satisfying screenplay but it feels scattered. Obviously the symmetrical framing is pleasing with fascinating set design. Quirky but a great ensemble cast provides charming laughs & touching tones.
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A unique & satisfying screenplay but it feels scattered. Obviously the symmetrical framing is pleasing with fascinating set design. Quirky but a great ensemble cast provides charming laughs & touching tones.
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A unique & satisfying screenplay but it feels scattered. Obviously the symmetrical framing is pleasing with fascinating set design. Quirky but a great ensemble cast provides charming laughs & touching tones.
Kung Fu Panda 2 (2011)
Got me emotional
Starts out uninspired but grows into something really good. Great color grading, massive set pieces, & emotional character development. It feels more sure of itself without relying on cheap humor. A cool mix of animation styles.
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Starts out uninspired but grows into something really good. Great color grading, massive set pieces, & emotional character development. It feels more sure of itself without relying on cheap humor. A cool mix of animation styles.
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Starts out uninspired but grows into something really good. Great color grading, massive set pieces, & emotional character development. It feels more sure of itself without relying on cheap humor. A cool mix of animation styles.
Punch-Drunk Love (2002)
Way better than it should be
No business looking this good with beautiful/subtle lighting. Strange & random but a warm tone that is just lovely. The screenplay is ridiculous but masterfully crafted. Simple yet uniquely profound with a great score & cast.
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No business looking this good with beautiful/subtle lighting. Strange & random but a warm tone that is just lovely. The screenplay is ridiculous but masterfully crafted. Simple yet uniquely profound with a great score & cast.
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No business looking this good with beautiful/subtle lighting. Strange & random but a warm tone that is just lovely. The screenplay is ridiculous but masterfully crafted. Simple yet uniquely profound with a great score & cast.
The Substance (2024)
Everything I wanted
Glamorous & disgusting. A very creative screenplay with deep themes of beauty. Really sharp editing, score, & makeup. It leans into the concept hard but ends a little heavy handed. Yet it achieved its goal of making me squirm.
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Glamorous & disgusting. A very creative screenplay with deep themes of beauty. Really sharp editing, score, & makeup. It leans into the concept hard but ends a little heavy handed. Yet it achieved its goal of making me squirm.
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Glamorous & disgusting. A very creative screenplay with deep themes of beauty. Really sharp editing, score, & makeup. It leans into the concept hard but ends a little heavy handed. Yet it achieved its goal of making me squirm.
Kung Fu Panda (2008)
Awesome fight scenes
The lovable loser troupe is beaten to a pulp. The story is predictable yet the fight choreography is spectacular. A solid Zimmer score with gorgeous animation. The aesthetic is warm & stylish with a great focus on Chinese set design.
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The lovable loser troupe is beaten to a pulp. The story is predictable yet the fight choreography is spectacular. A solid Zimmer score with gorgeous animation. The aesthetic is warm & stylish with a great focus on Chinese set design.
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The lovable loser troupe is beaten to a pulp. The story is predictable yet the fight choreography is spectacular. A solid Zimmer score with gorgeous animation. The aesthetic is warm & stylish with a great focus on Chinese set design.
Drive-Away Dolls (2024)
So stupid, so fun
Wildly strange & quirky like only a Coen brother can do. Aggressive, bold, & provocative in ways that go from very annoying to hilariously ridiculous. Absolutely incredible scene transitions with gorgeous shots & lighting.
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Wildly strange & quirky like only a Coen brother can do. Aggressive, bold, & provocative in ways that go from very annoying to hilariously ridiculous. Absolutely incredible scene transitions with gorgeous shots & lighting.
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Wildly strange & quirky like only a Coen brother can do. Aggressive, bold, & provocative in ways that go from very annoying to hilariously ridiculous. Absolutely incredible scene transitions with gorgeous shots & lighting.