Reviews

After watching the film, all I want to say to the director is: a narrative film should focus on telling a good story, and you need to know when enough is enough with the sentimentality!

Surprisingly, I found myself enjoying this movie. I didn’t think the pacing was slow at all, and the atmosphere in the first half was built up very effectively. Unfortunately, the film falters in its script. By the end, the story seems to lose its focus, and it fails to deliver any real thrill.

This movie can be summed up in one sentence: a desperate mother, a selfish and foolish father, a scarred third party, and two clueless children—none of them stand a chance against the storm.

This movie is a disappointment, and a waste of an incredible cast!

Every actor gives a solid performance, but the director somehow manages to make those great performances feel incredibly flat. The film is overloaded with narration—it practically feels like a graphic novel. Overall, I can only give it three stars: one for the concept, one for the acting, and one for the mildly interesting music.

French director Luc Besson delivers a solid commercial film. With non-linear storytelling techniques—overlapping timelines, flashbacks, and quick cuts—it weaves a compelling tale about a Russian female spy. The theme of pursuing freedom is handled seamlessly. This film also stands out as a great example of a multi-platform release strategy centered on online marketing.

In this film, female spies are inevitably associated with a seductive image—even when they're depicted as warriors. Breaking free from the objectification of these characters on screen will likely require a long and transformative process. The key might lie in bringing more female screenwriters and directors into the industry, giving them the power to shape how these stories are told.

The director might have taken the easy way out with the ending, but this is still a solid commercial film. The storytelling is old-fashioned, and the tone is light and fun. These days, finding such a pure popcorn movie in Hollywood feels like a rare treat.

The film boasts a strong cast, but the story is quite cliché. If someone loves another, the male lead would endure the pain of dying 1,000 times just to ensure their loved one's safety and happiness… For this type of genre, it's definitely worth a watch.

I've never been someone who can truly appreciate poetry. But this story—with its beautiful dialogue and gentle pacing—managed to bring Sassoon's verses to life in a way that truly moved me.

Terence Davies' script is brilliant—the dialogue is sharp, funny, and really enjoyable. Plus, with Jack Lowden’s good looks, the 130-minute movie doesn’t feel nearly as long as it seems.

After watching this film, I really got a sense of the tough spot the intellectuals are in. Once they step into politics, they’re stuck between the left- and right-wing, neither side fully accepting them.

The film tells the story of the Spanish Civil War with a gentle and restrained touch, capturing the powerlessness and struggles of intellectuals caught in political turmoil. No matter how they speak out or take sides, it seems to bring harm to both themselves and others, yet they remain powerless to truly change reality. The final speech in the movie is deeply moving. The lighting and color palette are meticulously crafted, and scenes of youthful romance are woven in, making it a visual treat!

After watching the movie, what struck me most was the lead actress's radiant smile. No matter how exhausted she was—even after learning she had a terminal illness—she kept that brilliant smile on her face. I was truly moved. Perhaps because I was sick while watching the movie and felt like my life was shrouded in gray at the time, her smile had the strongest impact on me.

The film features a haunting and uniquely African soundtrack, paired with beautiful cinematography. The story feels dry at times, but it strongly emphasizes the importance of human rights. God bless Africa.

The domestic violence scene in this movie is well-executed—it's raw and real. The film revolves around three couples: a gay couple, a lesbian couple, and a couple experiencing domestic violence. All three face a terrorist attack in the final scene. After going through emotional conflicts, the characters are caught in a mass shooting, which is shocking and deeply unsettling to watch.

If you didn’t check the movie’s synopsis, you’d never guess it was a biopic. To put it nicely, it’s subtle; but honestly, it just feels like it's trying too hard to be mysterious. The only reason I made it through this film was Odessa Young—she’s both stunning and charming. Big thanks to Australia for sending Hollywood another beautiful and talented actress.

The eerie atmosphere the film creates to highlight its theme just didn’t land for me. The characters are stiff and boring. By the end, what was supposed to be an exploration of creative anxiety is turned into a shallow scandal, which honestly feels like an insult to our intelligence.

This movie was really hard to watch. The protagonist had so much potential, but no one guided him the right way. He also faced his mother's emotional neglect. What makes matters worse is that he falls for a real scumbag who drags him down a dark path. P.S.: The main characters are well-developed, and the storytelling, casting, and performances are all top-notch.

The new director and cast are a real treat, but the story is way too similar to Beach Rats, from the narrative style to the specific plot details. The main character needs more building up, and the ending is just another cliché for this kind of film. Honestly, though, I have to ask the director: can't you give these good-hearted kids a better ending?