Monika

Monika

Favorite films

  • Uptown Girls
  • Billy Elliot
  • The Lovely Bones
  • My Girl

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  • Arrival

    ★★★★★

  • The Room Next Door

    ★★★★

  • Back in Action

    ★★

  • Trap

    ★★

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  • Arrival

    Arrival

    ★★★★★

    I loved how it explores language, time, and destiny in such a profound and emotional way. Amy Adams’ performance is truly captivating. The atmosphere, music, and storytelling create an experience that stays with you long after the credits roll.
    Definitely goes to my top 20.

  • The Room Next Door

    The Room Next Door

    ★★★★

    The film feels like a love letter to the ghosts we carry. Julianne Moore and Tilda Swinton move through Almodóvar’s dreamlike world like two women grasping at something already lost, time, friendship and the softness of being understood.
    It’s a film about dying, but more than that, about the ache of still being alive when someone else is ready to go. The colors are rich, the silence heavy, and every glance holds a history too painful to speak aloud. It…

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  • Conclave

    Conclave

    ★★★★★

    This movie takes the seemingly sacred and transforms it into a sharp exploration of power, ambition, and human weakness. Behind the closed doors of the papal election, the line between faith and manipulation blurs, revealing the raw, messy dynamics of control in one of the world’s most secretive institutions.
    The film thrives on its claustrophobic tension, amplified by dark, moody visuals and a cast of flawed yet fascinating characters. It’s less about religion and more about the collision of ego,…

  • We Live in Time

    We Live in Time

    ★★★★

    In We Live in Time, Tobias and Almut meet in an unconventional way, she accidentally hits him with her car. After recovering in the hospital, they share an awkward yet electric connection, leading to a passionate and unpredictable romance. Their relationship faces serious challenges, particularly when Almut is diagnosed with cancer, testing their love and devotion.

    The film plays with time, jumping between moments in their relationship without a clear sequence. This non-linear approach feels distracting at times, forcing viewers…

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