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aferreirab

Favorite films

  • The Goonies
  • The Princess Bride
  • Big Fish
  • Howl's Moving Castle

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  • Our Little Secret

    ★★

  • Night at the Museum

    ★★★

  • Pitch Perfect 3

    ★★

  • Raya and the Last Dragon

    ★★½

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  • Our Little Secret

    Our Little Secret

    ★★

    Lindsay!

  • Raya and the Last Dragon

    Raya and the Last Dragon

    ★★½

    There are a LOT of exposition dumps, and I really disliked the use of modern language when it didn’t fit the world they created—it completely took me out of the story. That said, the concept itself is great, with a rich Asian-inspired setting that had so much potential. I just wish they had leaned into it more, especially when it came to the dragons. Instead of being these majestic, mythical beings with real presence, they felt underwhelming—too goofy and underdeveloped…

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  • The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

    The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

    ★★★★★

    I will carry this story with me always.

  • Wicked

    Wicked

    ★★★★

    An extraordinarily sensational cinematic spectacle. This is what happens when a movie is made by people who are genuinely passionate about the source material.

    The film stayed true to the essence of the original musical, preserving its theatrical magic while enhancing it with deeper emotional resonance, stunning visuals(minus the lighting), and nuanced storytelling. The story transitioned from stage to screen in a coherent way, creating an experience that honors its theatrical roots while offering a fresh, engaging, and compelling cinematic interpretation.

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