I absolutely love this movie. I was shocked to see such a great film have such a low budget, but I think that adds to the creativity needed to drive such a great work of fiction. The draw upon stereotypes present in coming of age films and noir movies is what elevates this movie for me. The recognition of similar tropes, and the subsequent cross-over of them creates a whole new genre that makes so much sense it was a…
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Wrath of Man 2021
Doesn’t really feel like a Guy Ritchie movie, and I’m not sure if that’s a good thing or a bad thing. The first part of the movie had some of the typical Ritchie aspects, with witty dialogue and converging plot-lines, but then it turns into a standard action movie- but one I enjoyed nonetheless. The story is interesting and the action is engaging and sometimes that’s all you need. Doesn’t have the “umph” of the other, and in my opinion…
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Dirty Harry 1971
This review may contain spoilers. I can handle the truth.
“I know what you're thinking. 'Did he fire six shots or only five'? Well to tell you the truth, in all this excitement, I kind of lost track myself. But being that this is a .44 Magnum, the most powerful handgun in the world, and would blow your head clean off, you've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel lucky?' Well do ya, punk?”
Possibly one of the greatest movie quotes. So good, in fact, it’s in the movie twice.
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Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri 2017
This film reminded me of my love for the art of cinema. An intriguing story is only made better with a cast of phenomenally written characters. It’s a beautiful reminder that I think we need now more than ever- nobody is black and white.
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