My yearly review on this site.
This was my first rewatch and I immediately saw many flaws in this film that I missed the first time.
However, they are all overshadowed by the fact that this might be the best horror film to get someone into the genre. This is exactly what this film did for me a few years ago.
The plot is nothing special, the performances are just fine, and even the writing is just meh but you…
This review may contain spoilers. I can handle the truth.
Very late to this, but we move regardless.
Despite the title, Ken is the main character of this film, with Barbie being a side character. The most interesting and enjoyable parts of the film are those centred around Ken's journey, and so this review will do the same.
At the beginning of the film, we see that Ken's only purpose in Barbieland is to fight the other Kens for Barbie's attention. Ken (and the other Kens) don't have any houses;…
First review. It's about time. We move.
This is a very well done film across the board. The plot moves along at a great pace. It even manages to provide an origin story. Some of the shots in this are breathtaking, paired with a soundtrack that elevates each scene to a higher level.
The performances from Jean-Louis Trintignant and Klaus Kinski are great. The former achieves this without even saying a word. He clearly knows his stuff.
I highly recommend…
