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Better Man 2024
And with that I am 50/50. Oscars death race complete.
This seriously did not deserve to flop. Montage game is on fire.
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Gladiator II 2024
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Ah yes, the "I am a main character played by a famous actor so I will take off/don't need a helmet in the epic war-like battle"-syndrome
Rome just feels really tiny in most scenes. It's kind of like a video game town
The 1v1 fight choreography is not only phenomenal, but also well presented with few cuts and camera work that complements the beats of the fight
These day-for-night shots are not it
A lot of…
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Parasite 2019
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To say I had crazy high expectations before watching this is an understatement. As of writing this review, this is the highest rated film on letterboxd. Finally, it's time.
I am exhausted.
I can't imagine a better execution and telling of a story like this. Flawlessly blending genres with incredibly solid direction all the way through. Perfect score and absolutely elegantly shot.
Watching these characters prowl and evolve while going through these multi-layered, well crafted situations had me captivated from…Translated from by -
The Handmaiden 2016
Park Chan-wook shows a fierce ability to activate and manipulate our senses throughout this incredibly well-structured, surprisingly witty, twisted and fucking amazing piece of art.
Paired with Chung Chung-hoon's overwhelming great work, they manage to add yet another layer to how they show us what the hell is going on. The cinematography is absolutely breathtaking.
Compositions that tell multiple stories on their own (+godlike foreshadowing), POV shots that stop being consistent when they have to and actually affect how we…Translated from by
