frankdaws25

frankdaws25

Favorite films

  • Inception
  • Ran
  • Memento
  • Hot Fuzz

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  • Toy Story 3

    ★★★★★

  • The Shawshank Redemption

    ★★★★★

  • Prisoners

    ★★★★½

  • Swiss Army Man

    ★★★½

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  • Toy Story 3

    Toy Story 3

    ★★★★★

    Somehow underrated in the Toy Story franchise, this instalment hits the hardest and had the deepest plot - a phenomenal piece of Pixar work

  • The Shawshank Redemption

    The Shawshank Redemption

    ★★★★★

    I always thought this was overrated, but upon the latest viewing I realised it deserved the plaudits. One of the all-time greats: quote after quote, flawless scene after flawless scene. The way Shawshank redemption has emerged into the epitome of a cult classic is completely justified (controversially don’t think it warrants top spot on IMDB though). This has to be one of the strongest all round acting performances from the completely believable cast. However I’d question the longevity of the…

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  • Inception

    Inception

    ★★★★★

    Inception for the last 10 years has been in and around my favourites. It has now been consolidated as my favourite film ever. The sheer spectacle of the film, the script, the acting, cinematography, storyline is so immense and flawless; Nolan is the only visionary who can pull off Inception. A lot of criticisms for inception quote that it’s too complex. While certainly true to an extent, this is the pure genius of the film in that each subsequent viewing…

  • The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

    The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

    ★★★★★

    Not much analysis here, just reciting the sentiment that this is one of the best films ever. I’m so here for the Orcs, and think the reason why it’s such a resounding success is the attention paid to the development of Saruman and Sauron; most adventure films lack a thrilling enemy. I am shocked it’s a 12a, because some of the scenes are genuinely terrifying and the costume design is second to none

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