Max Paterson

Max Paterson

Favorite films

  • Parasite
  • Whiplash
  • The Social Network
  • Gladiator

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  • Barbie

    ★★★

  • The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes

    ★★★½

  • Amsterdam

    ★★★½

  • See How They Run

    ★★★½

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  • Barbie

    Barbie

    ★★★

    THE PICTURE:
    The latest addition to "The Hunger Games" universe stands out as an unexpectedly gratifying journey. Diving into President Snow's backstory, the film forges its own identity, independent yet harmoniously intertwined with the original trilogy. It's the narrative evolution of Snow that impresses the most, presenting a tale of inescapable destiny that adds layers to his future tyrannical self. This prequel cleverly navigates its way through familiar territory, presenting a nuanced exploration of the series' themes. Even with certain…

  • The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes

    The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes

    ★★★½

    THE PICTURE:
    The latest addition to "The Hunger Games" universe stands out as an unexpectedly gratifying journey. Diving into President Snow's backstory, the film forges its own identity, independent yet harmoniously intertwined with the original trilogy. It's the narrative evolution of Snow that impresses the most, presenting a tale of inescapable destiny that adds layers to his future tyrannical self. This prequel cleverly navigates its way through familiar territory, presenting a nuanced exploration of the series' themes. Even with certain…

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  • See How They Run

    See How They Run

    ★★★½

    THE PICTURE

    I’ve been told to watch Room for sometime now, and I’m really not sure now why I left it as long as I did.
    What an incredible picture! I fully expected this film to be set entirely within the four walls of Room, and the direction the story took surprised me in a hard, emotional but refreshing way. 

    THE CINEMATOGRAPHY

    Danny Cohen pulls off creative trickery with his use of focal lengths at the start of this film.…