Encanto may not excel in any particular category, but it’s still a surprisingly honest and sweet movie with funny moments and great animation.
Praises: Most characters are funny and interesting as well as their design. Sweet theme as well. Very well animated.
Critiques: Weirdly, not a whole lot even happens in this movie. The run time is 90 minutes, but afterward I felt like I had watched the plot capacity of a Disney short. The movie is never boring or…
Praises: Exceptional acting and conveyed emotion
Critiques: This is one of those odd moments in cinema where, even with great acting, a movie leaves you feeling indifferent and unsatisfied. Besides these great performances, Good Will Hunting doesn’t really have any other muscles to flex. Everything from the camerawork to the character wardrobe is either seemingly neglected or gimmicky. I get this is a ‘97 film , but the coloration is so bland and forgettable; there’s no vibe or feel to…
Honest, warm, quick-witted, and very orange, Fantastic Mr. Fox achieves both hilariously dry comedy and profound themes in Wes Anderson’s unique style of storytelling.
Praises:
1) Even if these characters were not the most complex or difficult to impersonate for this all-star cast, it’s abundantly clear that not only every character was well understood, but the overarching tone and feel of the film as well. Clooney nails the attitude of a sly and mischievous fox.
2) This is film is surprisingly…
Dark, gritty, and carried by an awesome performance from Daniel Day Lewis, There Will Be Blood is a deep and insightful dive into what greed can do to a man.
Praises: This movie has the strong suit of incredible acting with a relatively simple idea. The eerie soundtrack fits well with the saturated style of every shot in the film. There’s great execution on nearly all fronts.
Critiques: As much as this movie deserves to be a “slow burn”, I…
