Alan Lu

Alan Lu

I’m just a dude that is here to maybe give some thoughts and ratings on some movies.

Favorite films

  • The Dark Knight
  • The Big Lebowski
  • The Matrix
  • The Godfather

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  • Mother

    ★★★

  • The Elephant Man

    ★★★½

  • Air

    ★★★½

  • Phantom Thread

    ★★½

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  • Mother

    Mother

    ★★★

    An overprotective mother takes care of her mentally disabled son in what initially seems to be potentially a zany, screwball dark comedy quickly descends into a murder mystery and a horror movie that reveal secrets and truths about the characters. The movie built and weaved tension pretty well as the movie progressed, but a jarring shift in tones threw me off and was rather unsettling. The mom dancing to an upbeat modern song in the beginning was a fun way to start the movie.

  • The Elephant Man

    The Elephant Man

    ★★★½

    A fascinating, riveting story about a doctor who treats and befriends a young man with severe deformities and health problems whom also sometimes faces discrimination and harsh treatment from people, as some try to exploit him for personal gain. A strong character-piece, but slow moving at times, and a solid film overall. Strong performances from Anthony Hopkins and John Hurt.

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  • Heretic

    Heretic

    ★★★

    A terrifying, captivating horror movie in which two missionaries end up in the company of a lunatic that uses his intellect to argue about religion, beliefs, all while hiding some dark secrets about himself. A thriller that keeps viewers invested all the way to the end.

  • Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon

    Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon

    ★★★★½

    Visually stunning, terrific action scenes, and strong acting and storytelling that tugs at your heart strings. Fantastic martial arts sequences.