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Morbius (2022)
Don't believe the negative reviews
Morbius is not a masterpiece and it never intended to be one. It is a fun, well directed film that takes the bet to explore a more mature, horror like universe and it's truly refreshing. Jared Leto nails his role and the action is well choreographed. It's pure entertainment and it gives a good glimpse at what an Amazing Spider-man 3 could be. Now I know it's definitely not what the other marvel movies are but in my opinion it is much better than the Venom movies and it manages to tell a good story from beginning to end. And I'm myself surprised to write a good review about this film for I never thought it would be that good judging the reviews saying the movie doesn't offer anything and gosh, I'm so happy I went to verify that myself. The movie again is far from being a Spider-man No Way Home but it truly manages to never be boring and brings tension like no other Sony/Marvel film before. To understand why the reviews are negative, you need to watch the post credit scenes because yes... They don't make any sense but... It can be corrected and honestly, it doesn't stop the film from its success in being a pure entertainment product. So, yes, don't believe the negative reviews and ratings because if you're looking for a fun film for your Saturday night, it may be worth it and you won't regret making your own opinion about this movie that I judge ballsy and fun.
Uncharted (2022)
A bad adaptation, but a good film.
I'm a huge fan of the games, so when the trailer came out, it was hard to understand how they could make everything so wrong, and honestly, that's how I felt throughout the whole first hour of the film, until the movie revealed its true intentions. It does not want to be an adaptation of the games, in fact three lines spoken after the plane sequence suddenly make this film quite enjoyable. I will not spoil anything, but a very clever nod to the games is made and it suddenly makes this movie very understandable because it just wants to be a good film that tries as hard as it can to separate itself from the games and states it, perhaps too late, perhaps not cleverly, but states it is a sort of story set in a parallel universe - Tom Holland's trademark surely.
So it definitely will outrage some fans, but honestly, once one acknowledges this nod and understands it does nothing but rip off the trademarks of the games to make it a small entertaining film, then why the hell not, I'd watch a sequel. It is not the best game adaptation for I believe it is quite hard to beat the first Tomb Raider by Simon West, but it's a funny film people who never played the games can enjoy without really having to know anything about the characters beforehand. Then again, it's not a great film for it could have tried some originality here and there and ends up being quite an average Hollywood production that does not set any high expectations nor even tries to make this treasure hunt as interesting as an Indiana Jones can do it. The director does not try anything new and the actors aren't really giving any performance worth remembering, even Antonio Banderas does not give his best as the pseudo villain that in the end cannot be perceived as a real threat to any of the characters. There are not many action sequences and way too much dialogue to explain the obvious. It is quite sad to see that the post credit scenes are a better movie than the actual film but yet again, it's worth the price of a ticket and I don't think anyone will regret enjoying this film. So I don't highly recommend it but if you love adventure films and just want to see something entertaining and fun, sure, watch it.
No Time to Die (2021)
A great journey and one of the best movies ever made
This review won't be long, because although there are lots of things to discuss about regarding this beautifully written/directed movie, it would need at least ten pages to mention every detail that makes No time To Die one the best movies ever made.
So first of all, it's intense, emotional and so moving. Very few movies filled with this much action and narration manage to grasp the audience's attention all the way through. The opening scene is one of the most beautiful scenes in cinema history and everything after is just a giant roller-coaster that won't leave anyone unmoved. Again, one could talk for hours about this film but what you need to know is that, never ever before was a movie able to do this. It achieves so much in such a little amount of time that there's no way this movie doesn't become a classic over the years. Three words for the review: go watch it.
tick, tick...BOOM! (2021)
Tick, Tick... Boom! is an amazing movie that can't leave you unmoved.
Making a musical is hard, but making a great musical is even harder, yet the cast and the crew managed to deliver one of the most breathtaking films of the year by telling a true story that is both compelling and fantastic. Andrew Garfield's performance is one of a kind and it will be difficult not to acknowledge his work on this movie for the Oscars. His portrayal of this incredible human being that is Jonathan Larson is beyond expectations. Garfield delivers one of his best works and makes it hard for any audience member to get attached to his character. But a lead actor's performance is nothing without the supporting cast, and gosh, all of them are amazing. Every actor in this movie has been extremely well casted and all manage to bring this story to life!
It is rare to see a film that has no flaws. The rhythm, the pacing, the editing, the cinematography... here we have a great contender for the Academy Awards. Lin-Manuel Miranda has delivered a beautiful film that surprises you, makes you laugh, cry - every single emotion you could possibly feel, you will feel watching this movie! Saying that it is a must watch is an understatement... Although the comparison to one of the greatest modern musicals that was La La Land is an easy task, the two films have nothing in common and explore very different themes along with different messages and goals. Therefore, although La La Land is a superior film in its technics, Tick, Tick... Boom! Is a brilliant homage that is by far superior to many biopics that came out the last couple of years. It is a beautiful film that everyone can enjoy despite their age or origin. It is about dreams, failures, love, doubt - everything a great story is about and for sure, this film is a great film. The only advice you can be given is to go watch it now and to fully enjoy this experience that has been so well achieved by everyone involved in its making. In two words... hats-off!
Blade Runner 2049 (2017)
Simply the GREATEST FILM OF ALL TIME
The title says it all. Honestly, I don't think I need to develop any argument here, because all you need to do to realize this is true is to watch the film. So I say it again - the most amazing movie you will get to see in your whole life.
I won't lie, I was really nervous about this film, then came the critics and all these reviews and I felt like it might actually be good - and you know what? It's not good, it's brilliant. It's what every filmmaker has tried to do, ever. This movie is for now what we can achieve best in filmmaking and storytelling. It is all any professional worked for...
Viceroy's House (2017)
A great surprise!
I had no idea what I was about to watch when I sat in the theater twenty seconds before the film started. And god, what a surprise! After being disappointed with Valérian and Spider-Man Homecoming, I didn't think that the movie that would give me a real cinema experience would be Viceroy's House.
To be clear, this movie is great. It is not perfect, but the intentions of the film and the way it's been written are just fantastic. The way the characters interact with each other and what they represent is really wonderful. Two of the main characters practice different religions, and represent India & Pakistan. They are a physical representation of two countries and what they mean to each other - and just for this, which is a detail, I believe it's a must see.
Again it is not perfect, it will not be as great as Dunkirk by Christopher Nolan if you look for an amazing experience in a theater but yet, it is far better than most of the movies I've been able to see this year. Not a must-see, but definitely worth of your time!
Sanctum (2011)
This movie is a truly amazing cinematic experience!
I remember watching this movie with my mom in our small town theater. It was in 3D, we didn't know much besides that - only that it was about discovery and danger, and that James Cameron produced it. I honestly wasn't expecting something this visceral and scary and wonderful. The 3D was beautiful and really immersive - for 2009, it's truly amazing - and the directing is just perfect. This movie was a huge surprise but something that I do not want to watch again, and here's why: this movie was a cinematic experience and I do not think I will enjoy the movie as much on a 2D television. If you really want to watch this great motion picture, you'll need a great 3D TV and, not being an owner of one, I don't know if there's one capable of the same abilities a theater has. It's a ride. Imagine the space-mountain, but as a movie about claustrophobia and underground discoveries - here you know what Sanctum is. And this is why I think this movie got some bad reviews : because I think many of the people who watched it didn't watch as it should have been seen. It's like experiencing a Ferrari but without driving, you don't get all of the adrenaline and feelings. So here's my advice : if you have an amazing 3D television, buy the 3D Blu-ray and watch this movie. If you don't, wait until you get one to see it because honestly, it's worth it. And don't spoil yourself the movie, keep the surprise 'til the end, don't try to know what the movie really is about!
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (2014)
An excellent, mind blowing, amazing movie!
Dawn Of the Planet of the Apes is one of those rare movies that really blew me away. The way it's directed, written, played, everything is just incredible! I recall the movie pretty often and I am still impressed by how great it was. It's a must see and Matt Reeves got his show-reel, he proved how talented he was and for sure, he is a genius! I don't have much to say about the movie right now since I don't have any question to answer about any particular subject of the movie, but let me tell you that this is one of the rare cinema experiences that will forever change your vision of the cinema and what we can do with it. This is not just a movie, it's a real, true masterpiece.
If Matt Reeves, by any chance, reads this review, I want him to know that it really amazed me and that he is a pure genius, with a great talent that I am impatient to see being used again in the sequels of this movie and his other projects!
In other words, don't think too much if yes or no you should watch this movie, the answer is definitely yes! So go buy the blu-ray and watch it and be amazed.
Special note to Michael Giacchino's music, that is and as always, amazing and very beautiful - genius of our time for composition!
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2014)
A great blockbuster, mastered from the beginning til the end
I wasn't expecting much from that movie. I just wanted to be entertained and I knew that Michael Bay productions are always fun and high quality. So I just decided to go watch that movie without much expectations and finally, I was just blown away. It's a great action-comedy movie that definitely understands what it is - an entertainment. The director mastered the shots and the way the scenes are taking place - particularly the introduction scenes. The script is really good (no surprise when seeing who wrote it - aka Amazing screenwriters), they never take it too seriously which is awesome! I had the feeling to watch one of these great movies I was watching as a kid, those 80's flicks that knew how to tell a fun story and keep you surprised until the end. I really fell in love with that movie - of course it won't get an Academy award, but let's be honest, that award is really overrated now, we prefer watching an awarded movie - aka a very often boring movie talking about the same things over and over - than a great entertainment movie. Respect to the cast and crew, finally Megan Fox is back at the top and that makes me more excited to see her in some future movies. It's definitely a movie that got mastered and you should definitely watch, not thinking too much about the reviews or whatever, it's a movie you're going to enjoy and like very much!
Godzilla (2014)
Excellent, perfect
This movie is excellent. I have never seen a movie like this one. It's so perfect in everything. The script is logical and great, the shots are all nice and quite stunning, it's a masterpiece. And it's a really unique experience because we don't watch a destruction movie just like all the other monster movies there are, here we watch the story of the characters and not of the monsters, which is great. It's what's making this amazing, we care about who we should care. They didn't tell the story people wanted to be told, they tell the story needed to be told. So it makes it perfect. I have nothing to criticize except the size of the monster but it's not really important because again I say it, this is a huge amazing great movie!
Violet & Daisy (2011)
Excellent
First when the movie started, I was like...Okay well, it's not the kind of movie I'm used to watch but anyway, there was Saoirse Ronan in it and I've never seen a movie with her by the past so anyway just let's keep watching. I watch and when action starts, at the very beginning of the movie, I'm laughing, I think it's the weirdest thing I've seen since a long time but something catches me...Something tells me " just watch it ". And this part of me was right. The movie is excellent! More the story goes and more you love it. It's crazy but Violet and Daisy is the only movie of its kind. It surprises you because of many weird scenes and epic quotes (no spoilers here) and the ton of the film... I don't know - there is really something in that movie. I am serious when I say these words : it's a must watch. For me, it was the first time that I was watching a movie like that and well I don't regret it. I think that it's now in my top 10. So if you don't know what to think about this film or anything, don't mind, just watch it. You have to. It's a really great film. So I give it 10 stars because it's a pure surprise and seriously, I've never seen anything like that.
PS: just don't watch trailers for this movie (it's my advice) because I just found it here, without knowing what it was and I watched it - that way you really keep the surprise a surprise.
Super 8 (2011)
Super 8, a masterpiece.
Super 8 is really amazing! It's one of the greatest movie ever and seriously, just the teaser show you the intelligence of J.J. Abrams and how this story will be. When I watched the teaser for the first time, I didn't really understand that it was about Super 8, the film format. But when I saw the beginning of the movie, I understood this story. Maybe because I was 14 like the characters and I was making super 8 movies, I really loved this story but I think it's something more popular. The movie is about a destroyed family. The son was really loving his mom but this one died so he's now with the parent he didn't prefer and who doesn't understand his son. That's about that actually, and seriously, I'm sure that this movie is the most important for J.J. Abrams because that's his life (without the monster i hope). And all the persons who worked with him on that movie had this life too. To me, it's a masterpiece and you can say that this movie isn't interesting, that the end is weird or anything you want, I will love this story forever because it's true and real. If you didn't watch this movie, watch it now because you'll see that it will be a great journey and that after this, the entertainment won't mean the same thing for you. Thank you J.J. Abrams for that story you gave us.