Stunning production (particularily set design, use of sound, costume design, and cinematography), but plot was severely lacking. So many themes could have been developed.
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I Am Legend 2007
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To be clear, this 2-star review is for the theatrical version. The original/alternate ending is a whole other story: it actually challenges audiences into re-thinking the idea that humans should always be dominant.
Nonetheless, in the theatrical version, we're just presented with Neville as some sort of biblical savior who nobly sacrifices himself to mindless zombies in order to save the human race, blah, blah, blah... It just seems indulgent to the American dream (especially when Anna reaches the colony…
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The Conversation 1974
I first watched this film approximately a year ago, yet it still remains in the forefront of my mind. Amazingly written, acted, and filmed. The ending is one of my favorite scenes of all time. For anyone who is interested in surveillance, watch The Conversation right now!
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Anastasia 1997
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I was both excited and nervous to re-watch THE favorite film of my childhood. I was ready to have my nostalgia ruined by the inevitable critiques that I would have - that it would be unbearably misogynistic and consumerist.
But, I was surprised. First of all, it's Anya, not Dmitri, who kicks Rasputin's ass! Second, while Anya is tempted by fancy Chanel dresses and the lavish royal lifestyle, she rejects these things to run off with the servant boy. The…
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