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The Last Voyage of the Demeter (2023)
Dull Dracs
"The Last Voyage of the Demeter" sails into the realm of disappointment with a lackluster performance on multiple fronts. Despite its initial promise as a horror film, it falters in crucial areas that are essential for crafting a memorable cinematic experience.
First and foremost, the film's visual execution leaves much to be desired. In the realm of horror, a strong visual element is crucial to immerse the audience in the eerie atmosphere. The result is a missed opportunity to fully captivate the viewer and draw them into the story. The moment the drac is seen through the doorway before chomping the cabin boy is almost comedic. Towards the end there are a few nice wide shots around the lighthouse.
The writing also falls short of expectations. The plot and dialogue come across as basic and formulaic, lacking the depth and complexity necessary to engage the audience on a meaningful level. For a horror film, the narrative should be a driving force, keeping viewers on the edge of their seats with suspense and intrigue. Instead, this film struggles to establish a compelling story, leaving viewers with a sense of unfulfilled potential.
One notable issue that further detracts from the film's authenticity is the character of the brilliant black doctor. It appears as though this character was introduced primarily for the sake of political correctness, rather than as an integral part of the plot. This decision feels forced and out of place within the context of the narrative, undermining the overall cohesiveness of the story. Inclusion for the sake of inclusivity, without proper integration into the plot, can leave audiences feeling as though characters are mere tokens rather than fully developed individuals.
Yasuke (2021)
So Close to Greatness
The art and soundtrack are incredible. The writing though is awful. The characters are clichés with no depth and the story is all over the place. I read they plan for more seasons so that may explain the plot holes. If they make a second season I hope they get some new writers or spend more time on the plot because this show has tons of potential.
The Mustang (2019)
Terrible
The cliche name should give it all away. You can read a 2 sentence synopsis and figure out the plot of of this movie. They're really beating a dead horse here. Good if you like those Lifetime movies. Heavy-handed and boring.