Tag: Cinema
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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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War for the Planet of the Apes Review
It has a lot of moments that are good in isolation, but this movie is not good. It’s a shame, after the greatness of the previous two movies, that I spent most of this movie questioning the decisions of the characters and the actions of the plot.
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Dune Part 2 Movie Review
Streamlined, simpler, but because of that meatier than the first, Part 2 will leave you in awe as well as afraid. Come for the amazing special effects. Stay for the characters communicating complex ideas. It’s not my favorite ever, but it is much better than Part 1.
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Dawn of the Planet of the Apes Movie Review
The most amazing part of Dawn of the Planet of the Apes is not the special effects, but that these special effects are wrapped around the heartbreakingly interesting story of one of the best Science Fiction movies of all time.
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Dune Movie Review
Overall, this was a huge disappointment for me. It was beautiful. But it was surprisingly empty spectacle, especially for a director who is capable of more.
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