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The Zone of Interest (2023)
Its worth seeing on the big screen.
Not sure where to begin. Just came out of the theatre and feeling a bit stunted. This is a good film, in many ways, for many reasons. What strikes me is how it doesn't hit you over the head with a sludge hammer, and yet I am coming out feeling that a sludge hammer has landed on my head. How does that happen? It is surprising, beautiful. Honestly, I feel sort of guilty writing that, beautiful, and yet... it is beautifully designed and cinematically stunning. The colors are perfect, like colorized 1940 black and white photographs. And, the sound score is perhaps, brilliant, I never forgot where the events were happening, even though the film often focuses on interpersonal, mundane events. Have not seen a film like this before. Its worth seeing on the big screen.
American Fiction (2023)
GREAT
Great movie. Laughed a lot. Mostly I appreciated they made a film for people who think, for adults, and not for those who think they've got everything figured out already. Once they made movies like this regularly, now not so much. Unfortunately, there were not a lot of people in the theatre, but I hope that changes - it should change- this movie disserves a crowd. Which is why I am writing this. Wonderful actors - everyone was great - who ever cast the film should be given an award. Also, the writing should be awarded, a great script. Highly recommended this film (obviously I am recommending this film). Hope it wins lots of awards. Its brilliant. What can I say, GO GO GO and GO with no expectations - forget this review and other, just GO with fresh eyes and ENJOY.
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (2023)
SATISFYING
This is a good movie. It just is. I gave it 9 not 10 because I think its a bit too long - but that's it. Great story line, great adventue, fun, funny, and all the hall-marks one could want from Indiana Jones. Seems to me people who are critiquing it haven't seen the movie. Its so much better than what the boxoffice suggests. Just go. Its worth the price of a ticket, and your time. Will be seeing it again.
This is a good movie. It just is. I gave it 9 not 10 because I think its a bit too long - but that's it. Great story line, great adventue, fun, funny, and all the hall-marks one could want from Indiana Jones. Seems to me people who are critiquing it haven't seen the movie. Its so much better than what the boxoffice suggests. Just go. Its worth the price of a ticket, and your time. Will be seeing it again.
Women Talking (2022)
Gender studies
Basically a gender seminar in a women's studies program. Some of the acting is great, in particular I think the older actresses stole the show. Beautiful cinematography. The writing does not capture the community it's focusing on, but tries, but unbelievable. Want so much to love this film. Amazingly referencing true events. Horrifying events. But, - too contemporary, too trendy, too much in the modern world and not the world where the events happened. Shockingly Oscar nominated for its writing??? Does anyone really believe women in that community would talk like they were graduate students in university?
Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022)
I get it, I get it, and then I get it again and again and....
This movie could've been told in half the time. It is the definition of self indulgent. There are a couple lovely sequences, but this film could have been told in 35or 40 minutes and not be over two hours it is. If I was in a theatre I think I would have walked out. Although I love the actors, and the ideas I cannot recommend this film.
Nightmare Alley (2021)
Great.
Great. Wonderful movie, beautifully costumed and designed in every way, it's like every picture is perfect. The acting is fantastic, there are surprises and turns, it is a deep film noir psychological melodrama. Worth seeing in the cinema on the big screen.
The Power of the Dog (2021)
Great, great movie.
This is Campion's Best movie absolutely. It's just beautiful, deeply moving, surprising with that amazing amazing performances. Hope it wins many many awards, it certainly deserves it. Looking forward to watching it again.
Ted Lasso: Beard After Hours (2021)
Wonderful
What a great episode, cannot believe people are giving it such low ratings??? It's so much fun, insightful and sort of magical kind of a magical realism, it was very satisfying. And got to learn something about beard!
Don't Look Up (2021)
Amazing.
This is a great film. Wonderful cast, fantastic scripture, honest, insightful, funny and sort of devastating. Perfect film for today. Amazing. This is satire at its best.
The Morning Show: La Amara Vita (2021)
Great
This show is just a revelation. The acting is fantastic, it is well written and provocative. It is honest. It is fearless, at times. And it is produced beautifully. It really is my favourite television series at this time.
tick, tick...BOOM! (2021)
Good Movie.
Just saw the movie in the theater, and it was great. Surprisingly musical, in ways that In The Heights was not. I'm very happy to have seen this in the theatre and not on T. V. Maybe about 15 minutes too long? But no big deal, it's really worth the time and effort to watch.
Belfast (2021)
Great!!
What a wonderful movie. The acting was great, the writing was great, the cinematography was great. This should win a lot of awards, it really is wonderful.
Brooklyn Nine-Nine (2013)
Why!!! The show was so good.
Loved, loved, loved the first seven seasons of this show. It was the best, funniest - honest, and insightful. But, the 8th and last season was a complete let down - sad.
First, I cannot believeJake would give up his career, I don't care how poltically "nice" it is, he wouldn't, the show did nothing to prepare us for that character choice, and with everything that was established, I don't believe it.
Also, why did they have to lean into wokeness, the show was always woke, so it wasn't necessay and it wasn't funny. It made me sad they didn't trust what they'd created, and instead chose to preach to the audience. Now its hard for me to watch reruns, cause I cannot believe what the characters turned into, how they ended. Well, Terry's ending was good, but I am very disappointed - and I loved, loved, loved the first seven seasons.
Dear Evan Hansen (2021)
Have no problem recommending this film
Think this movie is better then many are suggesting. It's not the broadway production (which is more satisfying), but I am glad I saw it, I enjoyed myself. Julianne Moore is fantastic, and I wish they'd given Amy Adam more (her character is developed on Broadway). Poor Ben Platt - it seems he's the target for many critics, but I think the issue for him is that what works on stage, doesn't necessary work on film and I don't think he's yet figured out how to act for the camera. He is engaging on stage. But he's not terrible in this film as some suggest. Have no problem recommending this film.
The Eyes of Tammy Faye (2021)
Great performances
Great work, insightful and heartfelt. Will certainly watch it again and hope it finds a wider audience base. It might be a bit too long, I think the director could have had a tighter grip on the art direction, and editing - but I hope more people see this movie, the performances alone are worth watching.
Stillwater (2021)
Excellent film.
So good to see a great film, an adult film that is challenging, and thoughtful, with with a lot of heart. Thought the acting was outstanding, from everyone but it is so great to watch Matt Damon negotiate some very complicated emotions and situation, the guy has so much charisma and he is so smart. Was a real pleasure.
Turner & Hooch (2021)
Delightful
Delightful Disney. Positive, fresh, entertaining. Worth your time, I hope more and more people will start watching.
In the Heart of the Sea (2015)
Great movie
Great movie - perhaps a bit long but, compelling and emotionally honest. The writing and plot of the movie felt like it could have been made decades earlier - perhaps by someone like David Lean. But, the digital animation can only be done today - and they really used the digital art to help tell the story. Read Moby Dick many many years ago and although it was a long, demanding read I am glad I read it - worth all the time and effort. The scene's of the men whaling (in the movie, and in the book) are amazing. In my opinion this is one of the best of 2015 - do not understand why it is not being nominated for costumes, make-up, art design, cinematography and editing. So pleased I saw this on the big screen. Good good movie.