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Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022)
Unsteady, chaotic and almost good
No good introduction, several surprisingly bad acting moments, chaotic storyline, easy decisions. A mix of horror with sci-fi that unfortunately did not work at all. The writers decisions to find extremely easy ways out. Very unfortunate cuts the first half, then long not-needed scenes. Musically it was just average. Character development was under average. I don't want to spoil the surprise guests in this movie, but money can make things happen that shouldn't happen.
Some moments I rate as 6/10 at best, then 5/10, but for the most part 4/10. Maybe I should give it 5/10, but the last scenes also were definitely between 3/10 av 4/10. I walked out the cinema irritated.
Maybe I was too tired this day, maybe I'm getting old. I love both sci-fi and horror movies. I didn't know it was gonna have this horror side genre in the movie. This should be good for me, but wow, the horror elements were not good at all. Kudos for trying, but it did not work.
I'm sorry, I don't like giving scores under 5 out of 10, but this one I find it surprising has 7,5/10 as of today. This was a literal milking money movie, not needed.
Pro sides:
- As usual nice special effects, but it has been much other in other Marvel movies. I liked the first Doctor Strange, and even Spider Man movie leading up to this movie.
- Strange is a good actor.
- Elements of solving problems with communication and good endings are good ethical points needed in younger generations. Btw, I'm 29.
The Matrix Resurrections (2021)
Won't disappoint fans
I was very hyped, but watched the whole trilogy again before watching the 4th now. Lowered my expectations just in case. There are some new aspects (like being more satiric) and cutting off "unnecessary" scenes. You gotta watch this movie with an open mind. They did what I thought wasn't possible in bring in new aspects and refreshing the story, it's in line with new technology and new generations.
What I did love most is that they kept true to the story nevertheless. This is difficult, but Lana managed to do it. It's not a ground-breaking movie, but for true fans it's a great sequel, actually. Come up with a better idea yourself and send it to Lana if you think you have a better one.
Great actors as usual. Great effects. Good cinematography. Good story. Intriguing music and sound effects. It's a grown up version of Matrix.
Was there a need for Resurrections? Kinda. If they are gonna show us one day how perfect the new world is then yes. Did they do it now? No. Was it great watching Lana and the cast in action again? YES, and you can see how evolved Matrix has become. Will non-fans like this? Kinda. It's enjoyable, but if you are a true follower of all the details in the previous trilogy, then you will appreciate the ideas behind this movie, and how they came up with a follow-up story.
I don't usually write reviews, but it is needed when the user score is at 5,8. It's not fair at all! I mean, c'mon even bad horror movies get 5,8. This is a clear 7,5 at least. It's definitely worth a break from your Matrix.
The Forest (2016)
Finally a thriller that gave me goosebumps!
I love scary movies and there are very few newcomer movies that do it right... Lately movies only scare people because of the cheap sound effects and stuff. This one finally gave me goosebumps. Specially at the last seconds of the movie.
Great movie, I don't understand why it has so low ratings from the critics. I agree that it's not the best thriller ever made, but it's a good movie in my opinion.
As also someone in a review commented if you think about it the movie could have different meanings. Like mental illness. I don't know, you should watch it. It's more a psychological thriller than anything. Just don't except supernatural creatures attacking and killing people, then you'll be let down.
Why I didn't give 10 out of 10: 1. It basically rips off from the Vice documentary "Suicide Forest in Japan". You can see a yellow tent in the movie too, you have a guide person, you can see other things that look very alike. Of course since it's based on a local story in Japan, but they could have made another creative choices by their own instead of ripping off. Less points for that. 2. There are some things that feel unrealistic in terms of what the actors do, can't write this without spoiling but yeah. Some things could have been better worked out. 3. I got goosebumps and the end, but at the same time it could have a better ending when the movie at times feels a little slow. Would be nice to take some flow pace from the beginning and rather use some extra time for the ending. I'll take this back if this movie gets a sequel though.
Runaway (2010)
Masterpiece
Visually and musically mind blowing. This is raw genius Kanye West as a true artist. He produced and wrote most of the songs in the album this short film promotes, and even came up with the concept of the video and directed it. But you don't even have to like hip-hop to enjoy this film because it is different and is not the stereotypical video you expect of a hip-hop artist. Kanye is creatively different from many of his peers.
The video previews many of the songs in the album and it fits very very well to the visuals. It's a perfect combination for your eyes and your ears.
Colors, nature, beauty, modern design, fireworks, dance. It also showcases culture in his own personal perception. If you look close you can see topics of how racism would be if the whites where in the blacks position.
You can also see a beautiful scene where professionally trained ballerinas dance to hip-hop, which in my opinion is very unique and cool to watch. And he even pays tribute to late Michael Jackson in one scene too.
The theme is clear throughout the whole film and it keeps you interested. These 35 min will feel like 10 if you sit down and actually get into it.
WATCH this classic! It will be remembered.
And I give it a 9 because I'm a perfectionist and would edit some little technical/visual details before releasing it, but in essence my vote is a 10.