Reviews

Valentine's Day (2010)
SSuperDCM+December 27, 2024
As a romantic comedy, the film lacks good jokes and emotional depth, leaving behind a cliché story and messy editing. Still, the star-studded cast makes it somewhat bearable.
Murmur of the Heart (1971)
SSuperDCM+December 27, 2024
This is a new wave approach to the coming-of-age genre.
Murmur of the Heart (1971)
Tthbzcrt_7December 27, 2024
The characters in the film are leaving behind their childhood but they haven't formed a complete adult perspective yet. Louis Malle captures the love between mother and son in such a lovely way, making it a memorable chapter in the teenager’s journey to adulthood.
The Hills Have Eyes (2006)
Tthbzcrt_7December 27, 2024
How do you create a truly terrifying atmosphere in a scorching desert? Alexandre Aja nailed it
6 Bullets (2012)
Tthbzcrt_7December 27, 2024
As an action movie, there’s not enough fighting and way too much thinking.
The Next 365 Days (2022)
Tthbzcrt_7December 27, 2024
The whole movie feels like it was made just to showcase a kiss between two men. Honestly, it seems like the director put so much effort into making that moment happen.
Adoration (2008)
Tthbzcrt_7December 27, 2024
It is very similar to Ararat. Egoyan is becoming annoying with his endless, rambling style that just doesn’t seem to end.
Violent Night (2022)
Tthbzcrt_7December 27, 2024
Sick of the old boring Christmas family movies every year. This alternative Christmas flick is a refreshing change. Definitely not for kids, but adults will have a great time watching it!
Bonhoeffer: Pastor. Spy. Assassin. (2024)
Tthbzcrt_7December 27, 2024
It is a decent biographical film. However, seeing the boycott by Bonhoeffer's family and the church, and the use of his story to promote political violence makes it seem like humanity hasn't made much progress.
The Smurfs (2011)
Tthbzcrt_7December 27, 2024
I can only say that the past can't be brought back. The comedy falls short, and the plot is boring. The only good thing is that the male and female leads are charming. As compared to this, I can’t help but miss the earlier seasons of How I Met Your Mother.
The Smurfs (2011)
SSuperDCM+December 27, 2024
This animated film gives me mixed feelings. While 3D animation isn’t as intimate as 2D ones alot of the times, and combining real people with CG limits the possibilities for camera work, there’s something called nostalgia. It may not have much intrinsic value, but it’s priceless all the same.
Evil (2019)
SSuperDCM+December 27, 2024
This is a collection of stories that challenges old superstitions with science. The heroine is efficient, intelligent, and incredibly likable.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days (2012)
FFilmX5December 27, 2024
I never expected this series to make it to a third installment. The plot keeps getting worse and is now worse than Disney's THE MOVIE series. Please, do us all a favor and don’t release a fourth one unless there's a major overhaul. The two young actors from Jessie are seriously dragging this down. Their performances are painful to watch. The last song, Baby, ruins the movie beyond any redeeming quality.
Taken 2 (2012)
FFilmX5December 27, 2024
I liked the first one because it was straightforward, with a clear objective and tight pacing. There's always enough suspense to keep the audience engaged. Unfortunately, the sequel doesn’t quite live up to that. The plot feels forced, and the suspense is much weaker. The only redeeming aspect is that the pacing remains good.
Cinderella's Revenge (2024)
FFilmX5December 27, 2024
This version of Cinderella tries to take the fairy tale in a darker direction, but it falls short. Instead of the expected bloody violence or ultimate revenge, it just feels like a hollow shell of the original.
Athena (2022)
FFilmX5December 27, 2024
The long shots are effective in creating a sense of immersion, clearly showing the positions and attitudes of both the young people and the police during the riot. However, the relationship between the three brothers is not developed enough, and the complexity of human nature is barely explored. The eldest brother's final transformation feels unconvincing, which makes the story’s tragic ending seem rushed and incomplete.
Athena (2022)
SSuperDCM+December 27, 2024
The top-notch audiovisuals and smooth long takes are impressive, but that's it. At its core, it feels like a product of extreme political correctness and emotional manipulation.
Mulan II (2004)
SSuperDCM+December 27, 2024
A Mulan-style tale of free love, reimagined through the lens of American ideals.
Mulan II (2004)
FFilmX5December 27, 2024
The sequel isn’t as exciting as the first one. It’s clear that the charm of the original is hard to beat. Disney doesn’t usually take straight-to-video sequels very seriously, but I didn’t expect the script to be this bad. It’s really disappointing.
Ice Age: The Great Egg-Scapade (2016)
FFilmX5December 27, 2024
Compared with Walt Disney Animation Studios, I prefer 20th Century Studios. Because the characters are more diverse, the body language is more lively, and it does not require long sections of monologue. Thus it naturally expands into the multifaceted nature of a complex story.