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Catch Me If You Can (2002)
Dreamworks never disappoints!
A really thrilling movie as well as weaved in with a few emotional scenes. And to think this was based on a true story! It felt almost unbelievable (though I get that it probably isn't 100% accurate as real life). Loved the chase between not the typical "hero and villain" cliche but more along the lines of "hero and anti-hero".
I never expect less from Dreamworks, and this was truly a great film.
Little Boy (2015)
Loved the story, the feelings, the people! But the ending.... eh
I'd say I loved everything that happened in the story until the end where the dad comes back. For me, it defeats the narrative that had just happened in the earlier scenes. One of the examples would be the scene where Pepper watched the Ben Eagle magician film where he had to choose between two people to save.
The movie was all about Pepper's will and belief in things like magic and faith. Like how he believed he moved a mountain and a bottle. I sort-of expected the dad to not come back at all after Pepper was in the Hashimoto's room and saying that he didn't want Hashimoto to die to have that same effect. As if he just made a decision on who he wanted to save. Just like he "made the mountain move", just like he "bombed Hiroshima" to end the war for his dad.
I felt that the movie just really wanted to have all the happy endings, like Pepper getting revenge on the bully, Dad coming back from war, Hashimoto not dying, etc. The ending felt very forced for me, I guess. Should've ended by just Pepper accepting what happened since he was already grieving. It also took away from the impact the end scene/ plot could've given. With all that already happened, in the end it just felt like "oh wow dad is back nice" and not as emotional as it could've been.
Though either way, I loved the movie. Bittersweet.
John Wick (2014)
Came for the hype, stayed for the awesomeness
I started watching only because it was such a hype and people talked about the movie a lot. Thought I should just watch and get it over with, but boy was that a rollercoaster! John Wick, a man of few words but somehow manages to send his message through his body language.
Jumanji (1995)
A classic, and the recent new movies cannot compare
A bit of horror, a bit of thrill, a bit of a bittersweet moment- that is what makes this movie truly the best. Okay, perhaps I'm just bias because of Robin Williams- but I stand with what I say! I like to rewatch the movie and notice many little details or realize actually how dark it was compared to how I viewed it as a kid.
That's also why I love this version actually. I don't know if it is just me, but I feel like the new ones are missing the same edge vibe.
Loki (2021)
Am excited to see what will come from this!!!
Marvel has said the show to bring one of the major changes to the MCU universe, I'm assuming they mean the start to phase 4. After watching the finale, I'm soo excited to see what's next! I'm also very excited to see how Loki will be added into future movies, if not at all after what happened in the finale.
The Incredible Hulk (2008)
Wished we had more of Edward as The Hulk
Edward perfectly encapsulated The Hulk, imo. Though I understood why he was recast, I would've loved to see him as the ongoing Hulk. Anyway, this is definitely one of the best origin story movies in the MCU. Hulk although became more "personified" in the latest movies, whenever I think of Hulk, it will always be this Hulk. Just pure anger.
Hot Fuzz (2007)
Never expected any less of brilliant from Simon Pegg
Love his movies and this is one of his tops! Comedy, action, thriller, packed and as interesting as ever!
Schindler's List (1993)
Truly beautiful yet haunting movie
I am a big fan of ww2 set movies, mainly because of how sad of a history it was and movies like these give insights of what might've it been like for those that lived through it. Honestly, this was one of the best.
Klaus (2019)
A beautiful film, though the ending could be better
I thought the ending was somewhat bland. Like, Klaus just comes back at the end as some sort of spirit? It would've been better had the story just ended as Jesper taking over the whole affair and doing the gifting.
Other than that, the plot itself was wonderful and fun. I really enjoyed it, and this might even be a classic watch for me with how much I loved it. Ending aside, haha.
Soul (2020)
An actual top of the list Pixar movie
The music was intense and I loved it, the animation for the piano playing was so fascinatingly smooth. Don't understand those that say that this is a dark Pixar movie- honestly, it sends a very big message that kids SHOULD hear. That they don't need to have some specific special talent to make them special, they're already special and it just takes time to pinpoint. One of my favorite Pixar AND animation film.
High Kick! (2006)
Out of the High Kick series, "Unstoppable High Kick" is the best!
From what I know, there are three installments to High Kick. "Unstoppable High Kick", "High Kick Through the Roof" and "High Kick: Revenge of the Short Legged".
What makes the first one my favorite is... well, it's the first. I loved all the characters, the drama, the plot-twists.... Yunho chasing Miss Seo was my favorite part of the show! Minho's girlfriend had a very interesting plot, and I loved every second of it! There are some bittersweet moments in the mix, which lets you really get to know the characters and get more atttached- which is very important.
Cheolinwanghoo (2020)
Best Historical fiction K-drama I've seen!
Normally, I find K-dramas boring, but I have to say this was a very fun watch! The female (or male, in a way haha) lead was hilarious to watch, and it was interesting to see how she will get herself out of trouble with her cunning and sharp thinking. Her cooking scenes were my favorite, and I especially loved how she managed to blow everyone's minds every time.
The Theory of Everything (2014)
It was a great movie even though I had no idea what they were doing
Theories and stuff that I'm too dumb to understand but still find myself invested because it's interesting to see how everything panned out, and to know more about one of the greatest minds. And also, it's Benedict Cumberbatch, what more can you say? Kidding!
The Imitation Game (2014)
An exciting semi-historical movie
I say semi because indeed there are some parts that were not part of the true history, but nonetheless it doesn't make it an any less interesting movie. The dynamic of the movie was excellent, and I loved many of the plot twists. The ending was bittersweet, and what happened to Alan Turing at the end was devastating, yet I found myself wide eyed when I noticed that the intro to the movie was Alan cleaning up Cyanide, and if you know, you know.
Enola Holmes (2020)
An okay movie, but not my favorite
It's a cliche these days honestly to do "oo girl fights and does rough stuff instead of sewing ?!?!?!?" type of content. Like I get the message, but it becomes.... I don't know, bland? Why is Mycroft so irritating? What's with the Sherlock vs Edith beef?
I disliked the scenes where Enola just looks at the camera and narrates. I get that that's the whole gist of the movie, Enola talking about her life, but I found it kind of annoying and ruins the impact of some scenes. Couldn't it just have been like, I don't know, a normal movie instead of some type of narrative documentary type shtick?
The plot was okay, though I got confused a lot by where everything took place and such, but I think that's just me. It could've been better though, Enola's character was interesting but quite generic of these types of "empowering women" movies- and I'm a woman!
Sherlock Holmes (2009)
One of my favorite movies based on Sherlock
I've watched and read a lot of Holmes based content and I have to say this movie will always remain a classic for me. RDJ is a wonderful Sherlock, and the plot itself is very intriguing and exciting. The reference to Hudson poisoning Sherlock's tea to "build up his immune system" from the books was hilarious.
Sherlock (2010)
A nice spin on Sherlock Holmes!
A modernized Sherlock Holmes done wonderfully. I love seeing how they would twist old cases from the novels into the modern world, and it still surprises me every time! Benedict is a great actor, don't forget Martin- but I especially loved Andrew Scott's portrayal of Moriarty! The sass- ughh<3.
House M.D. (2004)
A medical show that doesn't actually bore people with med talk? Count me in!
House was a beautifully written show with a very interesting character. Hugh Laurie has encapsulated and embodied Dr House in ways that probably wouldn't feel the same had it not been him. The show manages to juggle multiple topics at once, from character arcs to drama to just the medical mysteries that certainly becomes very exciting to keep up with how House's team solves cases.
I loved the hidden references to Sherlock Holmes. Holmes = House, Watson = Wilson, it took me awhile to catch the fact that House's driver's license shows his address as "221 Baker Street, Apt B"- exactly where Sherlock Holmes lived! Not to mention the obvious- they both are genius as deductions!
Though a few cast members left the show halfway, they still managed to pull through with the plot (not great, but works). The series finale though will always be held as a beautiful, bittersweet ending that makes it all worth it in the end. Characters' acting are consistent, no odd shifts, though with a certain cast member gone, I did think that the show had to quickly tie off loose ends which you can imagine has rendered some character arcs off a bit but nonetheless the show never wavers to be one of the most interesting shows for me.
Hoped to find another show similar to this, specifically shows with main character(s) similar to Dr House. Until then, this show will remain in my heart.
Doctor Strange (2016)
Benedict has done it again!
People often say he's overrated but I still love to give credit where credit is due- like Iron Man, Benedict's acting certainly made it seem like he was indeed meant for the role. He perfectly encapsulated Dr Strange.
There are those that think that the movie is too heavy (i.e a bit too packed with content) but I disagree! To me, it didn't feel too fast nor too slow. It was very exciting and I guess that's what makes it so enjoyable.
Definitely can't wait to see of what's more in store for Dr Strange!!
Thor: Ragnarok (2017)
Reasonably my favorite out of all the other Thor movies
Thor was comedic, Hulk was oddly adorable and very Hulk-like (and perhaps even the last of what we see of "The Hulk", yk with what happens in Infinity War), Loki had pathed himself a redemption arc that didn't feel forced, given by the insights into the brothers' childhood times together (*ahem, the snake story haha*).
Overall, jammed packed full of interesting stories, content, and two of my favorite Avengers- and Loki :D.
Joker (2019)
An interesting and well-pulled off perspective on one of the most iconic comic-book supervillains
Definitely a must-watch movie for Joker fans. You miss the kind of acting Heath Ledger put into this joker? This definitely wouldn't disappoint! The movie battles with so many topics that delve deeper into what could've made the Joker, and everything ties up neatly into a bow. The ending as well was quite a plot-twist, almost like an open ending to interpretation. And it was done remarkably so. Joaquin Phoenix has definitely left a recognizable mark on the Joker's franchise's history, and is well damn justified. He was a remarkable actor that managed to convey so much emotion.
Gisaengchung (2019)
Definitely one of my favourite movies
I usually don't watch Korean movies, but the hype has insisted that I delve into it. And I have to say, I don't regret it one bit. The cinematography, the secret hidden messages in many scenes, the eerieness yet explosive plot-twists- perhaps I live under a rock, but it's rare to find a plot remotely similar to this, at least in my experience. It was truly an interesting and exceptional movie. Almost a mind game, it's fun to catch what you've missed on the rewatch. Jammed packed with thriller and drama.
Avengers: Endgame (2019)
Definitely worth getting into MCU movies
I find this an amazing ending to a grand series of movies. I can agree with most the flaws of many previous films, from pacing to forced plots at times, but this movie manages to tie everything down so nicely.
Also a very exceptional end to an exceptional hero, Tony Stark. Sad that RDJ will soon be leaving the MCU franchise, but this movie has definitely given me hope of looking forward to future movies following what is left of the Avengers, and how everything will go from there.
WandaVision (2021)
Very interesting plot and concept, even more interesting is to see which side people root for
You can already tell that something is amidst within the first and second episode. Nonetheless, the suspense of the reveal of the main plot managed to keep me baffled still and at the edge of my seat the whole ride. Especially with the great acting from the cast, never expected any less from the cast for of the MCU franchise. Cannot wait to see what else is in store from the franchise after the series finale.