Absolutely brilliant. The rise and fall of the unsettling tension never reaches a climactic payoff scare- and that's because this movie isn't trying to orchestrate fear as entertainment, but as an expression of discomfort. I'm anxiously awaiting a moment where the main character is able to break free, or for some disturbing/macabre changeup to instill a sense of shock... But a dreadful, banal conformity overtakes any sense of potential action. That is because the repression of one's true self is…
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The advertisements for the film make it seems like an art heist documentary, but the reality is actually so much better; it is a film about a revolutionary and how his lifestyle forever impacts his relationship with family and art.
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Joker 2019
I'm at a loss for words. This was honestly top notch filmmaking. Todd Phillips really hit it out of the park with his vision and Joaquin Phoenix gives another legendary performance as he always does. The plot and tension continue to rise even after the shocking scenes. Being able to maintain that buildup after such violent or disturbing moments is no easy feat and the delivery with the ending was beautifuly (yet also creepily) crafted. Acting and writing aside this…
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