Favorite films

Recent reviews

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  The Holdovers 2023

  ★★★★★ Watched 21 Feb 2025

  “It’s this one. This is the one you should look at.”

  I was genuinely excited to watch The Holdovers, despite not being a huge fan of Christmas movies. It’s rare that a holiday film manages to stand out beyond the usual feel-good formula, and while the trailer seemed to reveal a lot, I was still shocked by just how deeply this story resonated with me. What I expected to be a simple, cozy movie turned out to be something far more…

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  Notting Hill 1999

  ★★½ Watched 16 Feb 2025

  After hearing Notting Hill praised as a classic of the rom-com genre, I was genuinely excited to watch it. I expected a well-paced film with a charming main couple, witty dialogue, and an engaging storyline. Unfortunately, what I got instead was a frustrating and drawn-out experience that left me feeling more drained than delighted.

  The first hour of the film was enjoyable. The premise was intriguing, and the setup had potential. However, as the story progressed, it felt like I…

Popular reviews

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  Pearl 2022

  ★★★ Watched 15 Feb 2025

  I had heard about Pearl for some time but, given its horror genre, I continually put off watching it. However, I finally gave it a chance on its last day on Netflix, and to my surprise, I liked it. That’s not to say it wasn’t disturbing; on the contrary, the film is deeply unsettling. But what captivated me was Pearl herself.

  While I skipped most of the more violent or explicit scenes, I still fully grasped Pearl’s character, and to my surprise,…