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Zodiac 2007
Well, that was a bit of a slog.
I really enjoyed the moments of the movie where key pieces of information are revealed, but the problem is this movie is really only about that- getting new pieces of information. We follow our cast as they take turns chasing leads and doing research... for two-and-a-half hours.
It's a shame. I love the performances from RDJ and Mark Ruffalo (Jake Gyllenhaal was fine, but got annoying after a while). The best scenes…
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24 Hours After Reading Tuesdays with Morrie
Bonkers. Feels like more of a really bad hallucinogen trip than a story about a dude inspired to appreciate life.
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Nosferatu 2024
"Oh BROTHER this guy STINKS!"
The Lighthouse was peak, but this? Really? Besides some occasionally cool shots, some stellar acting from MOST of the cast (Ms. Depp was, er, present), and good practical effects, everything was very inconsistent, and often laughable.
The good:
1) They handled the Plague really well. I thought that section of the movie had the best pacing, best writing, and best emotional beats.
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Barbie 2023
I am feeling very confused after watching this. The movie is PACKED with different themes, but I can't help but feel that they are all clashing together.
You have two main forces behind this movie: Greta Gerwig and Mattel. One is a corporation with a brand image to sell; one is an indie filmmaker. Can anyone else predict whether or not these two entities have similar views on society?
The movie supports women empowerment throughout, criticizing the oppressive nature of…
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