martinmetz

martinmetz

Favorite films

  • Arrival
  • Spirited Away
  • Moonlight
  • Elephant

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  • Maria

    ★★★

  • Presence

    ★★★★

  • The Bikeriders

    ★★½

  • Rabbit Trap

    ★★★★

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  • Maria

    Maria

    ★★★

    Angelina Jolie gives a very good performance and there are moments of grace, but I thought there was something at times repetitive and disjointed about this biotic - and a script that has its weaknesses.

  • Presence

    Presence

    ★★★★

    An impeccably directly film, with amazing performances all around and tension that lasts throughout the entire film. Very reminiscent of the early Shyamalan films with an effective twist. Definitely recommend!

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  • Kensuke's Kingdom

    Kensuke's Kingdom

    ★★★½

    A touching friendship between a young boy stranded on an island and a war veteran, beautifully animated in 2D

  • The Seed of the Sacred Fig

    The Seed of the Sacred Fig

    ★★★★

    A gripping portrait of a family in modern day Iran, torn between a father who works for the ruling party, two daughters who grow increasingly critical of the powers in place as they are caught up in student protests, and a wife who struggles to keep the family united. Breathtaking. The use of real footage is a good reminder of how dire the situation is in Iran.

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