Category: Archive
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Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender Movie Review
Don’t watch Avatar Aang. It is a broken movie on its own terms. It’s a broken movie when compared to the original show. There really isn’t any reason to watch or support it. Just watch Avatar: The Last Airbender.
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The Chosen: Season 5
Overall, this season is better written than seasons two through four, with a tighter focus and a more interconnected storyline, as well as more consistent expansion and adaptation of Biblical scenes. However, it is told in a worse way, with atrocious pacing, a grim tone, and a few weird adaptation choices.
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The Stormlight Archive Rhythm of War Review
Rhythm of War is the first book in The Stormlight Archive that I criticized many things that just seemed weird or off. It still has high highs, though. And, because of it, I became hooked on the Cosmere and the cosmic war that The Stormlight Archive is leading to. So, for Sanderson, mission accomplished.
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Wicked: For Good Movie Review
Wicked: For Good is a strange combination. On the one hand, it has some great characters, great character relationships, heartfelt songs, and good performances. On the other hand, it has weird and stretched pacing, too many slower songs, an off performance, and a weird relationship with the source material.
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Now You See Me: Now You Don’t Review
It’s a fun heist movie that’s worth the ride. It’s get inventive action scenes, fun character interactions, a crazy twist I did not see coming, and a unique premise that continues to deliver on thrilling stage magic.
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Conclave Review
When it’s all said and done, Conclave, beautifully shot and acted, is also full of questions. And in a movie where doubt takes center stage, there is no more fitting description than that.
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The Life List Review
I don’t think this movie has clichés. In fact, I think it demonstrates an ability to write a story that holds together well and keeps an eye on realistic character interaction and arcs, while also presenting it in a unique way.
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Wicked Movie Review
Is 2024’s Wicked worth it? Does it fall into tropes, or does it stay above them? That has to do with whether or not we judge stories objectively, or subjectively.
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Yojimbo (用心棒) Review
Have a laugh and ponder Yojimbo. It would make a great introduction to foreign films to your friends or family members. Laugh at the schemes of the Bodyguard, then wonder as you see the results of his schemes. Was it worth it?
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Avatar: The Last Airbender Netflix Live-Action Show Review
Less dynamic characters. Boring line delivery. Crammed full of meaningless fan references. It’s just not good. It is at least interesting to see the choices made in adaptation. But if you care about that, you won’t care for the show anyways.
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