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“Scream” (1996)
This movie just hit all the right notes for me. Iconic, ahead of its time and campy. With a banger ending and some truly entertaining sequences along the way. Must have been difficult for Scary Movie (2000) to make fun of something which already makes fun/homage of the whole genre as a whole. Was pleasantly surprised that it could live up to the hype and well deserved legacy it has gained over the years.
Rating: 8/10.
Should Have Been a Mini-series 🇺🇸💥
“Civil War” (2024)
This movie didn't match my expectations from the trailer, but that's always a risk.
Some scenes and shots were quite good and interesting. I enjoyed seeing a war movie set in an unusual location, though typically associated with the Middle East. The performances were fine overall. However, the world was more captivating than the actual plot.
I wanted to learn more about how this war started and what people were fighting…
Not Meant to Be Rated 🔔😶🌫️
“Andrey Rublyov” (1966)
This movie confused and fascinated me. I knew nothing at all about the movie before hand (which maybe in hindsight was a mistake). It was difficult to rate the movie because I don’t really think it was meant to be rated on a simplified scale from 1-10 or 1-5.
One day I would like to watch it again with the knowledge and understanding I have now of what the director meant…
Somewhere In the Middle for Me 🌗🥀
“Killers of the Flower Moon” (2023)
I'm not a die-hard Martin Scorsese fan. I have a deep appreciation for some of his movies, while others don't quite resonate with me. This particular film fell somewhere in the middle for me.
Considering its extensive three-hour runtime, the pacing held up well. I never found myself bored, though I can't say I was thoroughly thrilled either. There were moments when it seemed like some of…
