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One Night in Miami... 2020
It is hard to adapt a play into a film - the two artforms are rather different from each other and it is for this that I cannot give a perfect rating, though I do think there wasn't much in the way this story could've been told differently. Though what this film lacks in filmmaking language - the opening and ending excluded - it makes up for with the inciteful and powerful dialogue. The writing is excellent, packing a punch…
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Drive My Car 2021
Loss is a powerful thing - it can hurt, it can heal, it can drift people apart and bring them together. This film shows all of that and allows you to move in with the characters and feel their loss and grow alongside them. The emotions brought forward is the driving - no pun intended - force to this film and it does an absolutely great job at that. From learning of Yūsuke's wife's infidelity's to her death, and the…
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The Shape of Water 2017
Fantastic film. Del Toro is back at it again and he couldn't have done a better film. It isn't his strongest, but it's one of his best. The scenes go together seamlessly, and every scene has a purpose. When it was over, I was surprised that two hours were gone. The characters were near perfect. Michael Shannon antagonist was a little on the nose, but other than that the rest were amazing. The sets, the makeup, the story, and the acting were top notch. I hope the studios see this and let Del Toro do more of the films he wants to do.
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mother! 2017
This movie is absolutely atrocious.
The controversy surrounding this film is justified. Watching the screen, I could feel the people who were angry - I understand. But the message of the film is one that needs to be told. That being said, I felt the metaphors, symbolism, and overall allegory was a bit too blatant and heavy handed. If the film were longer by 20 minutes I feel they could've kept the intensity of the final act by adding the…
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