Ben Mullavey

Ben Mullavey

I like movies and I love my girlfriend.

Favorite films

  • 2001: A Space Odyssey
  • American Beauty
  • Under the Skin
  • Asteroid City

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  • The Perks of Being a Wallflower

    ★★½

  • Decision to Leave

    ★★★★

  • 12 Angry Men

    ★★★★★

  • 28 Days Later

    ★★★★

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  • The Perks of Being a Wallflower

    The Perks of Being a Wallflower

    ★★½

    The Perks of Being a Wallflower is one of those movies that I really wanted to like. It has a solid cast, a heartfelt coming-of-age story, and a great soundtrack. But when I actually watched it, I found myself frustrated more than anything. I really didn't like how it tries so hard to be deep and emotional that it ends up feeling forced and unnatural. One of my biggest problems is how the dialogue often doesn’t sound like how real…

  • Decision to Leave

    Decision to Leave

    ★★★★

    Decision to Leave is a hauntingly beautiful exploration of love, obsession, and morality. It is a deeply layered character study that examines the blurred lines between duty and desire, truth and deception. The cinematography by Kim Ji-yong is absolutely exquisite, creating a visual language that becomes as important, if not more so to the narrative as the dialogue. Park Chan-wook creates a visually spectacular story with strong emotion, delivering an intricate and mesmerising picture. The director's use of framing, reflections,…

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  • Midsommar

    Midsommar

    ★★★★★

    The most universal and innately human desires is a sense of belonging. The human brain is not meant to be alone; we are evolved to be a part of something. A lack of belonging is when we begin to lose sense of ourselves and who we are. This loss of touch with who we are when the world around us suddenly disappears. This feeling of being somewhat displaced and perpetually unsettled, ultimately encapsulates the atmosphere of Ari Aster's movie, Midsommar.…

  • 12 Angry Men

    12 Angry Men

    ★★★★★

    I have never seen anything like this movie, it is absolutely brilliant. This film is a timeless masterpiece of courtroom drama that transcends its simple premise. The film takes place entirely in a single jury room, yet it delivers a gripping exploration of justice, prejudice, and human nature. With its sharp dialogue, meticulous cinematography, and exceptional ensemble cast, this film is a masterpiece in creating tension and drama through subtlety. The tension builds with every word, every minor shift in…