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  • Moana 2

    ★★★★

  • Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind

    ★★★★

  • A Beautiful Mind

    ★★★★★

  • Gran Torino

    ★★★★★

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  • Moana 2

    Moana 2

    ★★★★

    Didn’t let me down, which is always a concern with sequels.

    My family absolutely loved the first movie, especially the soundtrack, and we were quite pleased coming out of the theatre.

    The soundtrack was definitely not as strong this time around (although there were a few bangers), the side characters (particularly the ship fixer girl) was not as intriguing, and the plot moved a little too fast. Still, the humor and general vibe of what Moana was in the first…

  • Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind

    Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind

    ★★★★

    What an interesting movie. The more I sit on it, the more I appreciate it. Especially as I repeat the words "eternal sunshine of a spotless mind." I think what I find so eloquent and powerful about that quote is how it seems like such an appealing fantastical world, yet the movie conveys the danger that lies in it. Suffering is definitely a quintessential aspect of the human condition, and I believe it is those who find the beauty in…

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  • Gran Torino

    Gran Torino

    ★★★★★

    Perhaps top 10 of all time.

    I am writing this review 30 minutes after watching the movie, and amidst a day of silence. When watching movies with others, I often make comments and remarks about the deeper meanings and amazing moments that come by. Yet, I was not allowed to in this movie, and as Sean said when the movie ended, “I already Arun has so much shit to say right now!”

    Indeed I do. 

    I have to say I…

  • The Truman Show

    The Truman Show

    ★★★★

    Really enjoyed this movie. The plot is a great hook, and I enjoyed how he starts to crack down on the system early on, so we can see him battle with it.

    I do think that this movie would have been much better if it was an hour longer, the plot line with his father made more sense, and his relationships with his friend and wife were more fleshed out. 

    Then again, I think it is meant to be more…

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