It is impossible to review this movie without acknowledging that it is, clearly, a man’s take on womanhood and becoming a woman, however, that doesn’t necessarily mean that it doesn’t have anything interesting to say. This movie was, intentionally, incredibly: weird, unsettling, uncomfortable, and unnerving. It leaves the viewer not quite knowing how to feel. Seeing Bella in a sexual context when her brain does not yet match her body is alarming and makes a bold statement about the sexualization…
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The Invention of Lying 2009
This movie had a great concept and terrible execution. The movie was alarmingly boring until the third act, repeating the same interactions over and over between different people. The concept however was very interesting, it asks the viewer to consider if lying can be good, if small fabrications can improve society rather than hurt it. The relation to religion was, in my opinion, very effective, grounding this absurdism in our lived in society. The ending was nice and made you feel for the characters. Overall, really great concept that was ruined by a boring plot, and stale characters.
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(500) Days of Summer 2009
This movie, and its two leading characters, is captivating from beginning to end, trying to understand the psyche of summer is like a puzzle that all pays off in the films final minutes. Watching Tom’s desperation to find and hold on to love is touching and can be all too familiar for the viewer. On the other hand, I believe the narration to be completely unnecessary and heavy handed, this film and its meaning is quite clear and there is…
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We Live in Time 2024
A gut wrenching film that reminds us of the ever present countdown until our time is up. It challenges the viewer to cherish every moment, every high and low, every fight, and every friendship.
Garfield and Pugh have incredible chemistry that can be felt from the second they lock eyes in the hospital to their eye contact in their fights. Garfield’s relationship with his daughter shines through as a standout performance in the film.
The film also felt incredibly real,…
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