cathal_01

cathal_01

Favorite films

  • La La Land
  • Fantastic Mr. Fox
  • About Time
  • City of God

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  • Dredd

    ★★★½

  • The Brutalist

    ★★★½

  • City of God

    ★★★★★

  • The Zone of Interest

    ★★★★★

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  • Dredd

    Dredd

    ★★★½

    Shits badass. One of the better action movies of the last decade. 

    CGI blood splatter is a serious product of its time though, looks pretty silly now.

  • The Brutalist

    The Brutalist

    ★★★½

    Super strong first half. Intermission hits and loses steam in part two. Then has a strong conclusion. Do we prioritise the destination or the journey? The Brutalist’s thesis statement is the destination is all that matters. My thoughts is the journey could’ve been 30 minutes shorter and still got to the same destination. 

    Beautiful sound design and cinematography. Great performances by the main cast. Special shout-out to Guy Pearce who is creepy and uncomfortable from his first appearance. 

    Has some interesting commentary on power, obsession and the American Dream. 

    I enjoyed The Brutalist, found it intellectually stimulating.

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  • The Zone of Interest

    The Zone of Interest

    ★★★★★

    When I visited Auschwitz two summers ago, I was exposed to some of the most horrific sights and stories humanity has ever experienced. It was shocking to witness the depths of what we, as a species, are capable of inflicting upon one another. As you walk through this place, you naturally think of those who endured the torture. We empathise with those we feel sympathy for. Never once did I think of the guards or commanders, for whom this horror…

  • Inside Man

    Inside Man

    ★★★

    Back to back Clive Owen and Chiwetel Ejiofor movies. 

    Great little heist film. Smart with good twists and turns. 

    Denzel is and always will be him.

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