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Morbius (2022)
Brutal & Entertaining
Having been suffering from superhero fatigue, I went into this expecting typical Marvel fare. Whilst it many respects it is just that, this is bold in its violent content, and brutal throughout, which I enjoyed immensely over the standard jokey Marvel stuff. I was entertained by Morbius, which surely is the main point of any movie? The current 5.2 IMDb rating is harsh in my opinion and perhaps many other film fans/critics are also suffering Marvel overload hence the low score. The lead actors were very good with their material, and there was at least come character development. The special effects and fight scenes were staged superbly, with the smoky ethereal movement of the characters bringing a new edge to what we've seen many times before. I will watch again and hope Jared Leto reprises the role in spite of the poor reviews.
Saibâ shiti Oedo 808 (1990)
Heart, Soul & Violence
Having never been a Manga fan, I saw this on a late-night Channel 4 run early 90's, as there was absolutely nothing else on BBC 1,2 or ITV worth watching at that time of night. There was no cable or Sky TV in my household back then. Luckily, C4 put all 3 episodes on back-to-back, as I was gripped from the opening few moments. I still don't consider myself a Manga fan, but truly believe this transcends the art form. The story of the 3 criminals being used as utterly expendable assets, barely registering as people by the Oedo police force, is dark, humorous and very compelling. Give it a watch if you can find it whether a Manga fan or not - it thoroughly deserves full marks in my opinion.
Christopher Robin (2018)
A Beautiful Film
When watching a film feels more like having an experience, it must be a truly great thing.