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archie1249

Favorite films

  • The Shawshank Redemption
  • Monsters, Inc.
  • Interstellar

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  • Captain America: Brave New World

    ★½

  • The Order

    ★★★★

  • The Game

    ★★★★

  • Shooter

    ★★

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  • Captain America: Brave New World

    Captain America: Brave New World

    ★½

    Marvel’s latest attempt to keep the Captain America franchise alive without Steve Rogers proves one thing: it’s no Steve Rogers. Brave New World struggles to justify its existence, ultimately feeling like a bloated, directionless instalment that lacks the heart and focus that made its predecessors great.

    The biggest issue? It lost its way. Instead of a compelling, tightly woven story, the film meanders through a messy plot with little emotional weight. The script is lacking—filled with generic dialogue, uninspired character…

  • The Order

    The Order

    ★★★★

    The Order is a compelling crime thriller that delves into the unsettling rise of white supremacist extremism in early 1980s America. Based on true events, the film offers a stark portrayal of domestic terrorism, anchored by powerful performances and a meticulously crafted narrative.

    Jude Law stars as FBI agent Terry Husk, a seasoned investigator grappling with personal demons and the weight of his past confrontations with hate groups. His portrayal of Husk is both intense and nuanced, capturing the character’s…

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  • The Day of the Jackal

    The Day of the Jackal

    ★★★★

    Having seen the recent adaptation of The Day of the Jackal starring Eddie Redmayne first, I was intrigued to explore the original 1973 film directed by Fred Zinnemann. While watching the classic version after the modern retelling is clearly not the ideal way to experience these films, it offered a fascinating lens to compare the two. What became immediately clear is that Zinnemann’s Day of the Jackal is a masterpiece in its own right, a taut and elegant thriller that…

  • The Game

    The Game

    ★★★★

    The Game is a gripping psychological thriller that keeps viewers on edge from start to finish. Starring Michael Douglas in one of his most intense performances, the film follows Nicholas Van Orton, a wealthy but emotionally detached investment banker whose life takes a surreal and terrifying turn after receiving a birthday gift from his estranged brother (Sean Penn). The “game” he’s invited to play quickly spirals out of control, turning his reality into a nightmare where nothing—and no one—can be…

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