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  The Departed 2006

  ★★★★★ Rewatched 22 Mar 2025

  A Scorsese masterpiece with standout performances all around, including what might be Mark Wahlberg’s best role and in my opinion Leo's too. It keeps you on edge with its thrilling, tragic cat-and-mouse dynamic and sharp, well-written dialogue. The direction is flawless, showcasing Scorsese’s signature style—precise editing, atmospheric tension, and a pulsating soundtrack. The pacing is relentless, ensuring the tension never lets up. The climactic twists are both shocking and satisfying, avoiding the trap of relying on plot twists alone for…

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  Miami Vice 2006

  ★★★½ Watched 21 Mar 2025

  It has been exactly one year since joining letterboxd and it has spiked my addiction to films, with this being my 388th film logged, aswell as helping me learn so much more about them.

  Maybe I have a problem.

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  Mickey 17 2025

  ★★★½ Watched 08 Mar 2025

  Through the contrast between Mickey 17 and 18, the film explores themes of identity, purpose, and self-perception. More broadly, it addresses issues like animal abuse, social class, and the flaws in the political and economic structures. These are interesting concepts, but the movie jumps about a lot without fully exploring any of them, which occasionally makes the story feel crowded and causes occasional pacing issues. I was surprised by the amount of witty and silly humour, but it worked very…

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  Anora 2024

  ★★★½ Watched 28 Feb 2025 2

  Finally got around to watching this Best Picture nominee. With all the Oscars buzz, I was expecting to like it more than I did. I enjoyed it, but I didn’t love it. Mikey Madison’s performance was undeniably strong, but I felt her character didn’t have much development throughout the film—she never really revealed her true personality. The supporting performances were solid, but nothing that stood out. The dialogue didn’t always hit the mark for me, and some scenes felt like…

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