shakir

shakir

Favorite films

  • The Amazonian Angel
  • Stalker
  • Why Is Yellow the Middle of the Rainbow?
  • Close-Up

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  • Inshallah a Boy

    ★★½

  • Free Solo

    ★★½

  • Dune: Part Two

    ★★

  • Dune

    ★½

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  • White Noise

    White Noise

    ★★★★★

    Antoine D’Agata made such a haunting, uncomfortable, yet strangely beautiful work with the achievement that is White Noise. I have genuinely never felt this touched by any piece of media I have gotten to experience yet

  • Oppenheimer

    Oppenheimer

    ★★★

    Oppenheimer surprised me in several ways, particularly for its framing and the captivating yet unsettling ending that left a lasting impression. From my perspective, the film boldly undertakes a remarkably neutral stance, especially considering the sensitive historical material it covers. It doesn't really shy away from casting the United States in a critical light, a move I didn’t really expect and which adds to its authenticity and depth. This approach and it’s other creative choices like it’s profound ending made it very a haunting yet enlightening experience to me.

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  • Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3

    Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3

    Inadequate
    As someone who has been rather disappointed with several of Marvel's recent releases, I approached Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 with cautious optimism, owing largely to director James Gunn's impressive string of successful projects.

    Unfortunately, the first half of the film left me feeling underwhelmed. In comparison to the seamless narrative flow of its predecessors, this installment seems to falter in its scene transitions and pacing. The first act struggles to maintain a consistent tone, which can be…

  • John Wick: Chapter 4

    John Wick: Chapter 4

    ★★

    This review may contain spoilers. I can handle the truth.

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