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Zodiac (2007)
One of the best true crime movies of all time
Of the many true crime movies to come out of Hollywood, Zodiac is among the best of the best. Excellently retelling the hunt for the elusive serial killer. Performances are strong throughout the film. Fincher was the best choice for the film, since he understood what the stakes in the case were. The choice of not seeing the killer is a brilliant choice since we don't know what the man looked like. The newsroom scenes feel like they're brought to life and the call scene is one of the most chilling scenes in a film. Also, this film is nowhere near as exploitative as other stuff like Dahmer. Instead, it treats the victims like human beings. A definite recommend for true crime fans and for people who want to continue Fincher's filmography.
Fight Club (1999)
Time to break the rules
Well, time to break the first two rules of Fight Club. Simply put, Fight Club is David Fincher's magnum opus. A brilliant commentary on the state of men's place in today's world. Previous generations had something to define them. The 20's had the roaring 20's, 30's had the Great Depression, the 40's had WW2, the 50's had the post war boom, the 60's with the Civil Rights, the 70's with the Environmental movement, and the 80's with the Cold War taking a firmer grip on the lives of people, while the 90's had nothing defining. Brad Pitt and Ed Norton are great on screen together and the ending is brilliant.
The Social Network (2010)
One of the best films of the 2010's
As a user of Facebook, I was left in the minimum of how it was formed. When i watched it, I was intrigued. The dialogue is some of the best not just in any Fincher film, but any film in general. The performances are incredibly strong, especially by Jesse and Andrew. The two have an incredibly strong dynamic on the screen. Armie Hammer playing the twins was an interesting pick for someone. It really brings into light how deceptive Mark Zuckerberg was. Aaron Sorkin delivers a great script like he does in other of his works, like Moneyball and A Few Good Men. It doesn't drag out like most films today. Definetely recommend.
The Killer (2023)
A solid addition to Fincher's collection
The Killer is a solid addition to David Fincher's collection of films he's made. The minimal dialogue in the opening is a great set up of tone for the film, the fight is great and brutal, and as usual, Fassbender is a great actor who gives a great performance. The places the movie goes to and the names referring to classic tv show characters are clever. Fincher doing what he does best, like doing with Zodiac, Fight Club, and The Social Network by exploring the usual themes he does, like greed. The ending is a bit weird and Swinton showing up for the last 30 minutes was odd. Overall, I'd recommend a watch if you want to watch all of Fincher's films.
Star Wars (1977)
The first isn't always the worst. Sometimes, it's the best
As a little kid, I grew up with Star Wars. As I grew older, the more I loved it. This film just might be one of my favorite films ever along with Superman (1978). A simple retelling of the hero's journey growing into one of the biggest media franchises of all time is incredible. The story, despite it being simple, is still great. A good majority of the effects hold up to this day. Luke is a bit of a brat at first, but this movie is the stepping stone to how he became the legend he was. Han is a great character. Vader is a threat to be reckoned with. The overall musical score might just be the best in any film to date (with the single track going to Ghost in the Shell). Overall, an all time classic that everyone should see.
The Prince of Egypt (1998)
Best piece of christian media
This film is a work of art. The characters, animation, songs, and vocal performances are all great throughout. Ramses is an amazing villain and is one of the best in animated movies along with Frollo, Scar, and Ursula. I may not be as religious as I was when I was a little kid, but watching it again with my brothers was a heartwarming experience. Words cannot fully describe this underrated gem of a film. Playing with the big boys is a great song, the plagues are conveyed really well, and the parting of the Red Sea is a visual masterpiece. Even if you are not a christian, this film is a must watch.
God of War: Ragnarök (2022)
One of the best games of the modern era
What can I say that hasn't been said about this masterpiece? Cory and the crew really gave it their all by dialing up the previous game all the way up to 11. Christopher Judge deserved his win at the Game Awards for best performance. His performance as Kratos is one of the best performances in all of media. Ryan Hurst as Thor is another amazing performance, always having a hint of threatening aura when he's not angry. Odin is a great villain, both threatening and subtle. Freya's redemption to becoming your ally again is great. The boss fights are amazing, especially Thor's. Thor's death and Brok's death both hit like a boulder to the chest. Overall, a game I definitely recommend.
Mortal Kombat 1 (2023)
The best NRS era Mortal Kombat game
I got bored looking for LEGOs and decided to pick this title up. It was worth my money. This game on PS5 is a treat for the eyes. The visuals look stunning, the character models are amazing, and the outfits fit the characters so well. The characters are fun to be around. Johnny and Kenshi have a great friendship. Sindel and Shao are good characters. Scorpion and Sub-Zero's rivalry has an interesting take. The last chapter of the story mode with the Shang Tsung and Quan Chi fight is single handily the best and most fun last chapter in a fighting game with picking who you choose to play as in the last chapter while fighting amalgamations of klassic characters. However, Megan Fox's performance as Nitara is not that great and the invasion mode is lacking. Moving slow on a board and getting ambushed at random is tedious, but the rewards are great. Also, the shrine mostly giving out character art is tedious. Overall, a great game that I would play over and over again.
Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021)
Spider-Man swings to victory
Out of all the MCU Spider-Man films, this is the one that surpasses the others by miles. Homecoming was a fun flick after Civil War, but it felt too simple. FFH should have waited to come out after Endgame by another couple months. This film is a Spider-Man fanboy's dream. The performances are really well done, the chemistry between the Peters is great, and the Venom cameo was pretty good. However, the first third of the film was simple and rushed. Overall, it's a must-see and it's the best film in Phase 4, which is a lot because most Phase 4 films aren't great nowadays.
Morbius (2022)
It's Morbin Time
Jared Leto hasn't been on the best of times with comic book films. This film might be his best comic book film, but it's not saying too much. The film is convoluted and could have been much longer than its runtime. Leto and Smith both do good jobs as Morbius and Milo, but their characters aren't given a lot of development. It's not all bad and has spawned hilarious memes.
The Batman (2022)
The best Batman since Nolan
The Batman is one of the best superhero films made by DC in recent years. This film shows what Batman is like when facing realistic opponents. The grim, somber, and depressing nature of Gotham is conveyed perfectly. Pattinson is a good Batman, but comes short as Bruce Wayne. Paul Dano gives a stellar performance as Riddler. The car chase scene was epic. However, the last half hour could have been removed from the film.
Thor: Love and Thunder (2022)
Oh Marvel, what have you done?
To start off, the only things that I appreciated about this trainwreck of a film is Christian Bale's performance as Gorr and Chris Hemsworth's performance. The first five to ten minutes of the film are a good setup to the villain and why he wants what he wants. But, it all goes downhill. The first God Gorr meets leaves a weapon that can kill him lying around, which is a bad idea. Gorr isn't allowed to be a genuine threat, only killing one God on-screen. The film also squeezes in too many jokes, about which 90% of them fall flat. There are times to be funny, and very few of these were appropriate. The dialogue is extremely cringeworthy and some of the characters (like Korg and Valkyrie) serve no purpose. The film also deals with complex themes like losing family, kidnapped children, and cancer, all of which are serious topics, but are thrown away for laughs. The Guardians could also have appeared for more, but Taika said no and did the dumb. He's a great director, and films like Ragnarok, Jojo Rabbit, What we do in the Shadows, and Hunt for the Wilder People really show his talents. Russell Crowe's accent is also bad. This film really shows that Marvel is falling and needs to slow down, or stop.
Zack Snyder's Justice League (2021)
Zack Snyder, The God of The Comic Book Movie
In all of Zack Snyder's films, from the highs of 300 and Watchmen and the lows of Sucker Punch and Batman vs Superman, this film best shows what Zack is capable of when he's given full control of the ship. This film largely improves everything its 2017 version did. The characters are given more time to be fleshed out and developed. The villains are a genuine threat. Plus, thank God we don't have to see Henry Cavill's CGI face. While there were some parts of the film that could have been revised, it's still a solid film and Zack's best since Watchmen.
V for Vendetta (2005)
A very, vivacious, vernacular movie
Words cannot describe how much of a performance Hugo Weaving put on. This might be the highlight of his career. The film brilliantly explores the darker side of what happens when a government is ruled by one party alone that controls everything. It makes me think of today's world. The dialogue in this film is one of the best in cinema. It remains faithful to the story and it's a good watch for a November 5th.
Alita: Battle Angel (2019)
The Best Live Action Adaptation of a Manga Done By James Cameron and Robert Rodriguez
Alita has been a series I just got into and love with all my heart. The movie does a fantastic job with bringing a relatively unknown manga to the big screen while other bigger manga have failed (looking at you Dragon Ball and Death Note). Alita herself is wholesome, cheery, and lovable. Her childlike attitude and outlook on life is enough to melt my heart like chocolate in a microwave. Rosa is excellent in her performance as Alita and Jackie is good as Grewishka (who doesn't love him after seeing Rorschach in Watchmen). And while the film uses a boatload of CGI, it lives up to it (unlike Marvel and DC, in some cases). However, the film felt more rushed than a slacker trying to finish their homework 5 minute before the due date. It could have used an extra half hour. The side characters feel sidelined and unimportant, Ido being the only exception. Some of the CGI, especially on Grewishka, looks not great. The ambiguous nature of Alita's backstory is well set up for a sequel. And please, for the love of God, release the sequel sooner than later.
Watchmen (2009)
Stop hating on this
In all the many cases that Zack Snyder directed or worked on a movie, this one time is probably the best other than his version of Justice League (Screw Josstice League, in a sense). While the film has many highlights (including Rorschach himself and his monologue), it also has many flaws. The biggest and most obvious being Dr Manhattan's big blue dong. It must have cost hundreds of dollars to animate that blue penis and you could have used it to make more minutes of already long as all hell movie. Overall, it's good and the dong kept swinging.