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Black Mirror: Beyond the Sea (2023)
No plot hole
Would like to point out there is no plot hole in regard to why they are not sending up the replicas instead. It was explained in the first few minutes by David Ross survival of the human body is central to the mission. That's why they go back for physical every Friday, as opposed to only where there is an emergency / maintenance.
I thought this must be the case when someone pointed out the plot hole, and rewatched the film to confirm it. It also makes it genius to set it in alternate1969, since that historical context makes it believable for science to still be testing the survival of human body in space. Also why I gave it a 10, because so many elements of the story won't work in present day / future (e.g. Neglect of mental health, son being largely in the background, no social media / smartphone, wife's submission etc).
Hope this helps anyone who couldn't sleep due to this so called plot hole.
Rebecca (2020)
Loved the set and Lily James' performance
Rebecca is a book dear to my heart.
To those who said they hated Lily James' character for being so timid and weak and not stepping up to own Manderley, I think that's the whole point of her character its main function to contrast that of Rebecca. The fact that people hated her character means that one should really congratulate LJ for her successful portrayal of Mrs de Winter, which I think is loyal to the book. Although I wish some of the scenes where longer to allow LJ to really act out the emotions.
I thought the Manderley set is marvellous, though some important points are missing, like the rhododendrons imagery or flowers in the valley. Also agree with some of the other reviews that suspense was lacking and it does feel rushed. But overall I liked the film and makes me want to read the book again.
Once Upon a Time in... Hollywood (2019)
Emperor's New Coat
Watched at the HK premiere, a day before US release. I don't understand why this film would warrant such a high rating and corresponding reviews. I think this is a case of emperor's new coat where people dare not say a Quentin Tarantino film is not worth watching or the ratings are fake (why would there be more than 8000 reviews pre-release)....There is hardly a story to follow in the film and little development in characters. Including signature shots of the director certainly did not save the film.
I still encourage people who have the reaources to go and sit for 3 hours, then decide for yourself. But you have been forewarned.