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X-Men: Days of Future Past 2014
In many ways the pinnacle of Fox's X-Men franchise. Bringing together casts new and old, it manages to juggle both and satisfy with a thoroughly engaging event picture.
Coming back to this 10 years after release, I was struck by how much I missed this cast. It was top notch across the board. As much of a mess the franchise was overall, this managed to iron out the disjointed creases.
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Beau Is Afraid 2023
It's hard to know where to even begin with this one. Director Ari Aster has once again crafted an impressive piece of cinema. Each scene and sequence is expertly put together, well shot and look incredible. Artistically, there's little to quibble with. This is particularly true during an extended storybook sequence that genuinely glued me to the scene in a hypnotic sort of way.
However, it's a real gauntlet to get through and at times it feels like stodging through…
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I Trapped the Devil 2019
Every scene was bathed in neon hues and flickering lights, it was almost baked into the DNA of the film. For a first time filmmaker, this was something special.
From the moment it started there was a gradual build-up of tension to often unbearable levels. The suspence was impressive for what is essentially just three people and an ominous voice.
It wears its influences on its sleeves and embraces its 80s inspirations. Josh Lobo is a filmmaker I'll keep my…
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Underwater 2020
A great popcorn ride! This does exactly what it says on the tin, essentially another watered down (I'm sorry) Alien, much like Life.
However, it knows exactly what it is, while offering some great practical effects, sets and Gears of War style suits. This isn't at the point of switch-your-brain-off fun, but then again, sometimes that is exactly what you need.
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