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Apocalypto 2006
The first time I think I've ever used the words "needlessly violent" to describe a movie. None of the gratuitous ritual killings and tribal violence in this movie did anything to advance the plot.
The movie opens with a quote blaming the Mayan people for being conquered. Racist white men shouldn't make movies about indigenous peoples. Half a star because waterfall jumps are dope.
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Sunshine 2007
This review may contain spoilers. I can handle the truth.
Danny Boyle: What do you want to do for the ending?
Alex Garland: Everyone dies, they fail the mission.
Boyle: What about something happier. Give the audience a little relief and optimism at the very end?
Garland: No, humans are awful. Humanity is bad. Existence as we know it must end.
Boyle: Rock paper scissors?
Rock
Paper
Scissors
Shoot!Garland: *throws rock*
Boyle: *throws paper*☀️sunshine sweeps the landscape, credits roll☀️
35mm print screened at SIFF Egyptian
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