Reviews

Palm Springs (2020)
B
Bernard_MartinJuly 18, 2025
Bernard_MartinJuly 18, 2025This is one of the most touching films I've seen in a while—the kind you can watch over and over again. It has a time loop vibe that's a bit like Groundhog Day. Sure, the cinematography is pretty straightforward, but the simple, honest storytelling gives it a real significance.

Palm Springs (2020)
C
Calvin_MullinsJuly 18, 2025
Calvin_MullinsJuly 18, 2025The pacing, suspense, and humor in this film are all spot on—I was grinning from start to finish. It offers an escape from reality, and it's really fun to imagine yourself in that scenario. In the time loop, there's someone you care about right beside you and someone intent on killing you, making the whole setting both familiar and unpredictable. It's super engaging.

On the Rocks (2020)
U
User-1117229566July 18, 2025
User-1117229566July 18, 2025This isn't the director's first time exploring a father-daughter story. While many say the plot is too bland, I could watch these lost souls wandering the city over and over again. Bill Murray's witty performance really stands out. The only downside is the ending—it wraps everything up in a neat love story, which unfortunately downplays the father-daughter bond. What a shame.

On the Rocks (2020)
K
Keith_CarrilloJuly 18, 2025
Keith_CarrilloJuly 18, 2025I can't imagine a day when I’d rate a Sofia Coppola movie a modest two stars. This film is so dull. The silver lining here is that I watched this while exercising on a stationary bike, so the two-ish hours weren’t completely wasted.

I Lost My Body (2019)
W
Wayne_McmahonJuly 18, 2025
Wayne_McmahonJuly 18, 2025In the movie, the protagonist is a nobody from the bottom of society—timid, incompetent, and even causing his parents to die in a car accident due to his immaturity. He’s annoying and spineless, yet he perfectly mirrors the part of us that constantly messes things up. We all say things we don’t mean, hurt the ones we love, and fail to get what we want, ultimately drowning in regret. Sometimes, we catch a glimpse of hope that makes us feel like our worlds could brighten up, but it’s always as fleeting as a shooting star. And sometimes, we might even wish that light never appeared at all, because we feel so flawed and beyond saving.

I Lost My Body (2019)
H
Hugo10210July 18, 2025
Hugo10210July 18, 2025This French animated feature stands out for its unique perspective and meticulously crafted structure. The story flows effortlessly, with editing and music perfectly synchronized. Most importantly, the film is extraordinarily creative despite being rooted in reality.

Happy People: A Year in the Taiga (2010)
L
Leon_ColemanJuly 18, 2025
Leon_ColemanJuly 18, 2025A true hunter is destined to be one with nature. In fact, they are never truly alone. Compared to us, how much happier they are! This is the life I long for!

Possessor (2020)
C
Christie_HarperJuly 18, 2025
Christie_HarperJuly 18, 2025The whole movie feels incredibly basic, with the only interesting moment being when streams of consciousness intertwine. The director relies too much on quick cuts to create a sense of chaos, which just drags the pace and leaves the content feeling hollow. The violent scenes are just drenched in blood, without any sense of beauty. And the ending? It's underwhelming and offers nothing worthwhile

Possessor (2020)
S
Seu_PoliJuly 18, 2025
Seu_PoliJuly 18, 2025This movie feels more like a short film stretched out. No matter how much the cinematography tries to stand out, it can’t compensate for the hollow story and characters. Add in the over-the-top gore, and it’s hard not to feel like Brandon Cronenberg is more focused on showing off style and form than telling a meaningful story.

Possessor (2020)
P
prie-so-wardJuly 18, 2025
prie-so-wardJuly 18, 2025The characters and story in this movie felt too shallow for its flashy visuals. And the moment I saw Sean Bean, well… I knew exactly where things were headed.

Cul-de-sac (1966)
B
Betsy_LindseyJuly 18, 2025
Betsy_LindseyJuly 18, 2025This movie is different from other films by Polanski. It’s not focused on suspense or thrills; it feels more like a dark comedy. The cinematography and staging are definitely the highlights. For example, the long take of the beach scene is incredibly memorable.

Cul-de-sac (1966)
A
Alva_ShortJuly 18, 2025
Alva_ShortJuly 18, 2025Watching most of Roman Polanski's films can really be summed up in two words: despair. Despair towards others, and despair towards oneself. In this film, the bald husband thinks that moving to a secluded island and living in a castle will allow him to escape from everything. And he’s not wrong—except for the fact that he brought his wife with him.

The Barber of Siberia (1998)
C
Charlie_HunterJuly 18, 2025
Charlie_HunterJuly 18, 2025I loved you with all my heart, but I could never take that final step. The rest of my life became a story of missing you.

The Barber of Siberia (1998)
A
Alexa_ShepherdJuly 18, 2025
Alexa_ShepherdJuly 18, 2025It’s been ages since I’ve seen a movie this stunning. Everything about it—the visuals, the music, the performance—was amazing. It really hit me. Youth feels like a blazing fire, full of passion and intensity. This is the kind of love story that could only happen in a certain time of your life, and there’s no way to go back.

Two Women (1960)
C
Caitlyn_JacobsJuly 18, 2025
Caitlyn_JacobsJuly 18, 2025This movie tells the struggles of everyday people living under fascism, and it’s heartbreaking to watch. The director manages to deliver a powerful message without being preachy, relying on subtle details to leave a deep impact. Sophia Loren’s performance is raw and moving—hard to believe she was only 26 at the time, taking on such a complex role as a strong mother. Her Oscar and Cannes awards were well-deserved!

Two Women (1960)
C
Cameron_GravesJuly 18, 2025
Cameron_GravesJuly 18, 2025After watching this film, it really hit me—terms like Nazis and Allies, enemies and friends, feel meaningless. The only thing that truly lasts is the greed and ugliness rooted in human nature.

Knife in the Water (1962)
A
Alexis_BurkeJuly 18, 2025
Alexis_BurkeJuly 18, 2025For a debut film, this one left a much stronger impression on me compared to Rainer Werner Fassbinder’s. The first hour is slow and beautiful, with some stunning shots of feet in water. The last half-hour shifts into a story woven with vanity and jealousy. From both a storytelling and thematic perspective, this film has a style that really stands out.

Knife in the Water (1962)
A
Aubrey_KentJuly 18, 2025
Aubrey_KentJuly 18, 2025Roman Polanski is truly impressive. With just three characters and a boat, he managed to explore the seven deadly sins deep within human nature. What's really thrown into the water isn't a switchblade, but the youthful arrogance we all go through. It's hard to believe this was made when the director was just in his twenties…

The Son's Room (2001)
K
Ken_GriffithJuly 18, 2025
Ken_GriffithJuly 18, 2025If you watch this film and can’t quite grasp what Giovanni Sermonti is going through, then you’re lucky because you’ve never experienced the breakdown of a family. But if you do understand him, you’re also lucky, because it means there’s someone in this world who can fully understand you.

The Son's Room (2001)
C
Colby_ThompsonJuly 18, 2025
Colby_ThompsonJuly 18, 2025As time goes by, the pain of losing someone becomes a part of you, and you almost forget it’s there. But one day, you will wake up in the middle of the night and come to realize that it's been with you all along.