Furiosa #2
This is the first time I've come back to a film and felt like I've needed to write a second review on it. Usually when I rewatch something I've reviewed before my opinion doesn't change that much, maybe I like it a little more, maybe a little less but generally the points made still stand. Interstellar is the only other film I've considered writing about for a second time but I can never put exactly how I'm feeling…
I went in not expecting much, in the sense that I thought it would be fine. I was watching it just for something to watch. I like Fassbender. I didn't even think I'd feel strongly enough about anything to write a review.
A mix of Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, The Ghost Writer and a little bit of The Killer's unflashy tone, Black Bag is best spy thriller I have seen in a long time. Smart, tight and surprisingly sexy in…
Amateur film-making and well... odd script aside, there's actually quite a bit of redeeming qualities about this shitpost.
First off, the 16mm camera is unironically cool and works great in tandem with the outdoor scenic shots and the indoor shots with the giallo-esque lighting. The lighting is actually really well done in particular scenes. The score was neat, I liked to opening credits with the stone carvings.
As soon as Dasha showed up and started rattling off Epstein "conspiracies" and…
Loveable YA trash that wouldn't look out of place if it were released 10-15 years ago. It's cute if you have a heart. I was mildly charmed.
I went in blind and admittedly found myself actually kind of intrigued by the concept of the film, despite it being one of those plots that you could tear to shreds if you really wanted to pick apart the logic of everything.
It's a weird genre blend and I find it hard to…
