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Håndtering av udøde (2024)
Painful Slow Exposition
This movie is slow, with a severe lack of story and dialogue.
With a great cast and interesting concept, this was a missed opportunity. I gave up an hour in
Ten minutes+ before a word was spoken. This would be excused if any semblance of visual story was told. Alas, nothing and I mean nothing happened in the meantime. When someone finally spoke, nothing was said. 30 minutes in, hoping that this "artistic choice" was made to set the tone for the film, I started skipping ahead. Whenever the subtitles popped up, I'd go back and watch it. Again, nothing of note was said
I gave up and I'm happy for it.
Alice, Darling (2022)
If you're here for entertainment, this isn't it. That's what makes Alice, Darling so good
Alice, Darling is a surprisingly accurate portrayal of coercive abuse. Coercive abuse and control is the slow erosion of the victim's sense of self. There's no dramatic set-up with explosive drama or thrilling moments, which understandably can leave audiences wanting
Throughout the movie there are subtle cues of abuse. To an outsider the abuse is so insignificant it's not detectable. Leaving the victim thinking the reason for the abuse is their fault
This movie pays homage to the victims of abuse, empathetically and with great consideration. Alice, Darling is probably more for victims and their loved ones, than for a general audience. This could be the reason for the low score. It could serve as an introduction to those who are interested in coercive abuse
The actors does a great job of conveying the confusing reality of abuse, for the victim and those around her. The pacing could at times seem slow but it goes with the general theme of realism, rather than entertainment. In my opinion, the run-time was perfect. Any longer and the movie could've easily been a drudge fest. The dialogue is well-written and there must have been a lot of research involved.
It's not a movie that delves into absolutes, which makes it even more realistic
A well worth watch.
Snack Shack (2024)
Everything a summer movie should be
Genuine, heartfelt, funny and a true representation of youth. I wish more films were like this. Makes you nostalgic for a time you never lived
...Is all I wanted to say but that's not enough for IMDB. A stellar performance from the entire cast. Kind of forgot I was watching a movie. The dialogue is on point and yes, for those of a wary heart, there's a lot of cussing but unsurprisingly that's how kids speak
This movie could so easily have been produced with all the gloss of Hollywood, fraught with drama, dumbed down, high-stakes, PG-rated just for the money but it remains true to so many people's lived experiences. It's a movie not afraid of showing the rough edges of both comedy and drama
I wish film makers would dare to write and produce movies like this. It would certainly bring me back to the cinema, because movies like this one should be enjoyed on the big screen.
How It Ends (2021)
How It Ends is a misunderstood movie
It might seem like "How It Ends" is an unrealistic depiction of the world coming to an end but in deep contrast to other apocalypse movies, "How It Ends" depicts characters who have spent the last six months living in the knowledge that the world is coming to an end
What we don't see, is the months they have spent going through all the stages of grief. What we do see is the final day and the characters living in complete acceptance. Subsequently, "How It Ends" has an air of mundanity mixed with lightheartedness. This is such a nuanced and refreshing take on the apocalypse narrative and is why the narrative is so appealing
I have watched "How It Ends" several times and absolutely recommend it.
The Artifice Girl (2022)
Asking some of the most important questions of our near future
This isn't a conventional Sci-Fi movie, nor is it completely realistic, hoping for either will just let you down
A good movie entertains, a great movie provokes thought, the best ones do both. This is the basis for my review
First and foremost, this movie is light on entertainment. For me the lack of entertainment gave me time to digest and enjoy the dialogue and questions raised.
Most movies regarding A. I. Focus on the (often terrifying) implications of A. I. Can/Will have on society. "Her", "Transcendence" (2014), "Black Mirror" (2011), "I. Robot" (2004) and "M3gan" (2022) comes to mind. This movie focuses on the limitations and ethical quandaries of a being been given consciousness. "Bicentennial Man" (1999) touches on this from an external point of view. This movie puts you in the backroom with the creators of the technology and the entity in question. It gives an insight to how those questions are not asked, should be asked and the complete gamble it is to actually follow through on giving a conscious being complete autonomy
This is a "best possible outcome" movie but the movie never shies away from the potential dangers of letting Cherry decide for it self and the potential damage Cherry could cause in the future
The movie is by no means the definitive word on a discussion that may not have very clear answers but it is a great introduction and a conversation starter for those who are new to the subject
Cherry's acting in the latter part of the movie, seemed forced to me but in a way, it kind of fits the movie. Who knows how an A. I. Would emote when they express emotions that raw, while also being the most rational entity in the room. In my (obviously very biased) mind, the fact that it made me reflect on that made a sub-par performance just right
I thoroughly enjoyed every single minute of "The Artifice Girl"
The Menu (2022)
I really wanted to like this movie but it was a 3 star experience
This movie is about a snobbish, narcissistic, self-indulgent, moralizing, pretentious and boring chef.
This movie is equally snobbish, narcissistic, self-indulgent, moralizing, pretentious and boring.
If this was meant to be a satire, then the writers, cast and crew, need to read-up on the definition. It is a great premise, cast and location but when you finally get a sense of the movie (half-way through), you realize they have completely squandered a great opportunity. The supposed message of the movie is smooshed in your face. You get a real sense that everyone in this production, bought into the "artistic vision" and the movie feels like a self congratulatory mess. It is as shallow, hollow and completely lacking in subtlety as a movie could be.
"The Triangle of Sadness" did everything this movie could not and so much more, and I truly believe it will stand the test of time. "The Menu" will be remembered by people who wants to somehow prove their intellectual and cultured prowess, and soon forgotten by everyone else.
I am all for movies provoking you to feel anger, frustration despair, sadness, etc. "The Menu" is just provokingly bad.
The Glorias (2020)
The telling of a remarkable life drowned out by "artistic" ambition
I thought like many others, that most of the bad reviews were from backwards misogynists, I wish I was right.
The movie's cast is impeccable and give really strong performances but it seems the film makers were pre-occupied with making a movie with "artistic integrity", rather than telling Gloria's story. Her life is so fascinating and impressive that a straightforward chronological movie would not only sufficed but barely scraped the surface of her life. This movie gave the surface a glance
The biggest let-down is that watching a three minute clip of Gloria talking about Marilyn Monroe gave me more insight to who she is as a person, than spending two and a half hours watching a movie about her life
This is such a missed opportunity and I hope someone will be able to make a movie that does Gloria's life story justice
Male, 36.
Click for Murder (2017)
Victim blaming and (host) Donal MacIntyre's personal opinions overshadow everything
Watching this series it soon becomes evident that the host Donal MacIntyre is trying to up his own importance. Throughout the series he is constantly referring to his expert panel as "colleagues". Instead of interviewing the experts and allowing them to share their professional opinions, the host Donal MacIntyre inserts himself into the experts conversation. While he continuously interject and belittles their opinion. It seems Donal MacIntyre is more concerned with creating drama and having his narrow minded worldview affirmed.
At the start of every episode the Donal MacIntyre starts the show by saying "I have travelled to (insert town name) to find out how this tragedy could've happened. Donal MacIntyre then spends the entire episode speculating about the intentions of the subjects of the episode. More often than not Donal MacIntyre blames the victims. In every episode the expert panel seems to have to explain the concept of victim blaming and that they should refrain from blaming the victims.
At the end of the episode Donal MacIntyre will share his half baked "insights", which are so prejudicial towards people who use social media that Donal MacIntyre comes as across as a troglodyte cave man.
The reason why I keep using Donal MacIntyre's name so many times is that it doesn't appear on IMDB and I think he should take responsibility for his views
I gave this 2 stars instead of one because of the families of the victims who appear on screen. If not for them, I would've loved to give this garbage 0 stars