jstek63

jstek63

An intellectual, hopeless romantic in a world of lowbrow cynicism

Favorite films

  • La La Land
  • The Shawshank Redemption
  • Baby Driver
  • Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith

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  • A Few Good Men

    ★★★★½

  • Anyone But You

  • No Hard Feelings

  • Drive

    ★½

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  • A Few Good Men

    A Few Good Men

    ★★★★½

    This was phenomenal. The acting all around had some great performances - obviously Cruise and Nicholson, but I thought Moore, Bacon and Pollak also did great jobs in their respective roles. The balance between drama and humor would’ve made Goldilocks shed a tear.

    What challenges me a bit is the theme of this movie. If there is one, it’s that honor doesn’t come from titles or the ability to follow orders, but by your actions. To go further, standing up…

  • Anyone But You

    Anyone But You

    The type of movie you turn on when you don’t want to think and just want some quick and easy laughs. Satisfying ending, but incredibly stale acting and just a sort of weird plot. Only decently enjoyable if you go in with low expectations

  • No Hard Feelings

    No Hard Feelings

    I want this Hour and 44 minutes back at whatever cost

  • Drive

    Drive

    ★½

    Ohhhh boy. My first review on Letterboxd. This oughta be good.



    The Great Peter Griffin once said “it insists upon itself” in criticism of The Godfather, and Griffin’s claim is one that resonates with me after watching Drive.

    I can see the appeal, I really can. Drivers tough exterior but ability to care deeply, along with his exceptional talents, make him a character many would want to fall in love with. However, after REALLY thinking about it, Driver isn’t really…

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