Favorite films

Recent reviews

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  Parental Guidance 2012

  ★★★★ Watched 16 Mar 2025

  "Lights out, Alice"

  One of my girlfriend's favorite movies, and for good reason. This charming film is full of heart and humor, owing a lot to Crystal's charisma. I thought the movie would just make fun of generational differences, but it didn't, and instead delivered a very wholesome story.

  I can't wait to rewatch this with her.

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  Mickey 17 2025

  ★★★★ Watched 15 Mar 2025

  Invincible tricks Batman into fighting Hulk. 

  Felt like standard sci-fi fare in my opinion - an ethical conundrum wrapped in social commentary set in outer space. I wish/expected the movie to have focused more on the philosophy of reprinting and multiples. The ending felt very Hollywood in a way I can’t articulate.

Popular reviews

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  Miracles: The Canton Godfather 1989

  ★★★ Watched 08 Mar 2025

  “Hong Kong hires Filipina maids?”

  A lot campier than the 1930s Hong Kong gang movie I was expecting. The action and jokes that landed for me were few and far in between, though the superstition was funny. I feel asleep towards the end of the movie so I can’t fully appreciate the story either. 

  I really gotta rewatch Drunken Master.

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  The Prince of Egypt 1998

  ★★★★★ Rewatched 24 Feb 2025

  "Believe, for we will see God's wonders"

  My gf's first time watching this all the way through. This story is very important to both of us, and this film never gets old. This is moviemaking at its finest, with the all-star cast and crew shining in every aspect of the storytelling - from cinematography to concision and clarity of plot. I've always known the score and soundtrack in this film were top tier, and this time around I picked up on the musical reprises more. Truly a goated adaptation.