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  • The Count of Monte Cristo

    ★★★★★

  • Dune: Part Two

    ★★★½

  • Prisoners

    ★★½

  • Dune

    ★★★

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  • The Count of Monte Cristo

    The Count of Monte Cristo

    ★★★★★

    I’ve found my a new character to base my personality on for the new few weeks. 

    But wow—what a classic revenge story. Maybe even the original revenge story? It’s clear that countless films have drawn inspiration from this timeless tale. The Shawshank Redemption, The Mask of Zorro, Batman Begins, and Kill Bill all come to mind, but I’m sure the list can go on.

    Beyond the entertaining narrative, I was completely captivated by the set design, which beautifully captures the essence of Romantic-era Europe. I loved this film so much that I’m now determined to read the book before the year ends.

  • Dune: Part Two

    Dune: Part Two

    ★★★½

    This film is a visually stunning experience, with Denis Villeneuve once again delivering breathtaking cinematography.

    The sequel improves on the first, offering a faster pace with a lot more action. While it met my expectations, I was still left wanting more.

    Paul and Chani’s chemistry feels very bland and superficial. Aside from this I also struggle to see Timothée Chalamet as a messianic leader—he’s talented, but the role doesn’t suit him.

    Lastly, I can’t fully buy into the concept of…

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  • Dawn of the Planet of the Apes

    Dawn of the Planet of the Apes

    Ceaser is such a great leader, although fictional and a primate, a better ruler than most real people 👑

  • The Truman Show

    The Truman Show

    ★★★★

    “We accept the reality of the world with which we are presented. It’s a simple as that.”

    For quite sometime I was highly reluctant to watch The Truman Show primarily because I found it difficult to enjoy a picture with the same actor who has played the likes of The Mask, Ace Ventura, and The Grinch. However, having recently watched Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, I decided to give The Truman Show a chance and man I’m so glad I…

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