The dialogue and its delivery are fantastic and Bogart and Grahame sold their characters incredibly well. It's less of a murder mystery than you'd might expect, and I think the focus on the characters instead of trying to push that plot was an effective decision. The issue was, despite an intriguing start and tense end, the middle of the movie failed to establish any doubt in my mind that love could triumph over Steele's abuse; I remained fully prejudiced against…
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The Godfather Part II 1974
The Godfather Part II is a masterful achievement that nevertheless stands in the shadow of its predecessor. While Coppola's ambitious vision delivers scene after scene of brilliance, the three-hour runtime feels more demanding than the original. I enjoyed it tremendously overall, but still felt a bit unsatisfied after a couple of viewings. I have a feeling that I'll be able to appreciate it fully in a couple of years; I look forward to revisiting it with fresh eyes.
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Oppenheimer 2023
Sublime soundtrack, brilliant acting, visually opulent. This is Nolan's magnum opus.
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