Another visual masterpiece by Makoto Shinkai, but being visually stunning doesn't always make a great film. I went into the cinemas without much expectations, and I came out thinking that it was a decent film. When it comes to Shinkai's films, we'd expect some warm yet heart-wrenching romance, but the romance in "Suzume" feels a bit lacklustre compared to Shinkai's previous works, everything just happens so fast and there wasn't any clear reason for Suzume's sacrifice and Souta's regret other…
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The Great Buddha+ 2017
The successor to The Great Buddha film, The Great Buddha+ continues the theme from its predecessor while expanding the already interesting story. If you loved everything about the short film, then you'd definitely love this film even more, from the satire and political comments to the awkward but interesting characters. This film makes you laugh most of the time, and it makes you sad sometimes, while I may not resonate with the characters, but I can sympathise with their lives. Just like the short film, the full length feature ends with an open ending, allowing the audience to think for themselves and wanting for more.
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Nomadland 2020
I remember watching this on my flight back to Taiwan a few months ago, was reluctant to watch it before because I heard it was depressing, but since it's a 5 hour flight and I've got nothing better to do, so why not? And it did not disappoint, the film was beautiful albeit slow. This film feels like a documentary about the nomadic lifestyle, and it surprises me that most of the characters featured in the film aren't actors. I…
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