You know, there's not been a film in recent memory that I've wanted — and tried — to love so much as Ad Astra.
Upon seeing it in theaters, and watching it multiple times at home, I continually felt disappointed. The profundity of the images did not seem to match the lackluster story or its themes. But, as I've gotten a little older, I find its themes — of confronting trauma, repeating the behaviors of our parents, and learning to…
Nosferatu is not a deep or complex film. I tend to forget that what Robert Eggers seeks to do is sometimes vexingly simple: create historically authentic tall tales. Yes, the result can sometimes feel stilted, but I believe this is unavoidable, given our lack of exposure to the classical, and the alien nature of true history. So, deep enjoyment of his work is greatly dependent upon our interests. Are you seriously interested in history? Do you enjoy mythology? Do you…
Undeniably sincere, irresistibly moving, and unapologetically baseball.
But, the pacing is a wreck. The film is a string of both poor and great sequences with no plan on how it would come together as a whole. You are just jolted from one scene to the next.
If you love baseball, though, you will overlook this glaring fault. It’s an unpretentious love letter to the game, and a beautiful, real-life story.
A major step backwards in the franchise. This one abandons the influence of Alfonso Cuaron and returns to the generic, stiff filmmaking of the first two Harry Potter films. Large moments feel comical as big reveals are dealt with haphazardly and without felt tension. Nothing feels at stake, despite the fate of everything hanging in the balance. The colors are also incredibly flat: the film is quite ugly to look at. Central characters feel more like caricatures of themselves, and…
