Reviews

The City of Lost Children (1995)
E
Eva-stilaNovember 29, 2024
Eva-stilaNovember 29, 2024Obviously the director only focused on the visual aspect.

Now You See Me 2 (2016)
F
FastAndActionNovember 29, 2024
FastAndActionNovember 29, 2024Apart from the thrilling chip heist, which matches the quality of the first film, the rest of the narrative is tedious. Many things are unexplained, and the chaotic storytelling diminish the film’s overall impact.

Harriet (2019)
F
FastAndActionNovember 29, 2024
FastAndActionNovember 29, 2024Harriet Tubman’s bravery is indisputable, and the film successfully conveys her monumental efforts for the abolition of slavery. However, the decision to depict her as a near-mythical figure with the ability to foresee the future undermines the film’s harsh realism, turning an inspirational tale into an overly dramatized one.

Untold: Jake Paul the Problem Child (2023)
F
FastAndActionNovember 29, 2024
FastAndActionNovember 29, 2024The documentary flirts with deeper themes like the commercialization of sports and the audience’s role in this spectacle. However, its release just days before Jake Paul’s match against Nate Diaz feels like nothing more than a marketing stunt. While Jake Paul may be a cultural phenomenon, this series deserves better subjects to explore.

RocknRolla (2008)
B
Bridget_WigginsNovember 29, 2024
Bridget_WigginsNovember 29, 2024I don't think you'll ever fully accept how everything between people is just a series of coincidences. Maybe Guy Ritchie is trying to say that all these coincidences actually have some sort of connection. The key to these moments is the inevitable relationships between people, shaping everything that happens.

Road to Perdition (2002)
B
Blanca_BryanNovember 29, 2024
Blanca_BryanNovember 29, 2024This is a gangster movie, but it also shows a powerful father-son relationship. Even in the underworld, even as someone who kills without hesitation, the father still holds deep concerns and expectations for his son. The scene at the end, where Michael shoots for his son, is powerful.

Born on the Fourth of July (1989)
M
Max_MartinezNovember 29, 2024
Max_MartinezNovember 29, 2024Oliver Stone takes nearly two and a half hours to destroy a innocent soul. The film’s cruelty, emotional impact, and immersive storytelling surpass even Platoon, offering a powerful depiction of how Catholicism and patriotism can brainwash individuals. When a country urges its citizens to sacrifice themselves, it no longer deserves to be loved.

House of Gucci (2021)
T
Timeless Tales BWNovember 29, 2024
Timeless Tales BWNovember 29, 2024The story feels lifeless, offering a dull retelling of known facts with no gripping moments. The characters are poorly developed, leaving us questioning Patrizia’s true intentions. It’s clear the screenwriters didn’t fully grasp the complexity of her character.

Crazy Rich Asians (2018)
L
Leo_ConleyNovember 29, 2024
Leo_ConleyNovember 29, 2024While not groundbreaking, this is a standout within the romantic comedy genre. It avoids the usual plot holes and delivers a polished, heartfelt story. The cast shines, and the scene where Rachel confronts Eleanor is genuinely moving.

To Kill a Mongolian Horse (2024)
S
seamouseNovember 29, 2024
seamouseNovember 29, 2024feel that this is almost a frontier realism topic from more than ten or twenty years ago. No matter how good the performance and editing rhythm are, they can't make this reality have an aesthetic rise.

Conclave (2024)
S
seamouseNovember 29, 2024
seamouseNovember 29, 2024missed the last 15 minutes because I was in a hurry for next screening in another cinema. I heard it was a big drama. I was curious and wanted to catch up.

Volver (2006)
R
Rudy_LeblancNovember 29, 2024
Rudy_LeblancNovember 29, 2024The world of women in this movie feels too perfect. They trust, tolerate, and help each other. All the lies and misunderstandings are resolved gradually and naturally, without any awkwardness. Only in movies can such a world exists.

Delicatessen (1991)
A
Angus_WheelerNovember 29, 2024
Angus_WheelerNovember 29, 2024This movie is dark humor mixed with magical realism. It takes a deconstructive approach, presenting the harsh reality of people hurting and eating each other, but with humor. The chaotic vibe is totally captivating, and the quirky residents of the building are absolutely fascinating.

A Very Long Engagement (2004)
B
Brent_MeyersNovember 29, 2024
Brent_MeyersNovember 29, 2024The director effectively manages both large scenes and intricate details. The film's color tone is also visually appealing, resembling an oil painting. While some mention that the beginning requires patience, as it can be challenging to understand the characters' relationships, I believe a good movie is worth taking the time to appreciate.

The Young and Prodigious T.S. Spivet (2013)
A
Aubrey_NorrisNovember 29, 2024
Aubrey_NorrisNovember 29, 2024It’s wonderful that there are so many filmmakers in the world who are full of childlike wonder. While this film can't quite match the director's classic Amélie, it still has many outstanding details and beautiful, fairy-tale-like visuals. But… why isn’t the dialogue in French?

I, Daniel Blake (2016)
B
Belinda_ConnorNovember 29, 2024
Belinda_ConnorNovember 29, 2024Self-esteem crushed by social assistance, marginalized people discarded by society, humanity degraded by institutional rules, and ordinary individuals victimized by capitalism—the helplessness embedded in this passive voice sharply contrasts with the strong, active declaration in the film's title, I, Daniel Blake. It highlights the powerlessness experienced by people caught in a system that marginalizes them.

Bad Education (2022)
E
engiesNovember 29, 2024
engiesNovember 29, 2024Every time I watch a Pedro Almodóvar movie, I’m reminded that he is a great storyteller.

Amélie (2001)
4
4FlorbelaNovember 29, 2024
4FlorbelaNovember 29, 2024Love waits for no one. If you don’t get on with it now, you might never have another chance.



