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Scarface 1983
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Very underwhelmed by this. It's fun, sure, but nowhere near deserving of its reputation on social media, in my opinion. I enjoyed the over-the-top portrayals of the over-the-top-ness of the 1980s, but, aside from that, the film rang thematically empty for me.
I feel very mixed about Pacino's performance here. I get what he was going for, but there are definitely moments at which it is absurdly, abundantly clear that he is a New York Italian man trying to sound…
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Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind 2004
I haven't been writing a lot of reviews lately, but this one needs some reflection.
I watched it last night, enjoyed it, but was left feeling very conflicted. I felt that much of the movie had gone straight over my head. I then watched it this afternoon and I picked up so much more than I had on first viewing.
This is an incredibly intricate, layered movie filled to the brim with things you'll only catch on future re-viewings. It…
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The Graduate 1967
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As I was watching this, I instantly knew this would be one of my favorites ever.
There were a few things that rarely stand out to me in movies that just blew me away with this (that's a knock on me for being less aware than I should be). The direction and the editing were superb.
The shot of Benjamin entering the swimming pool while wearing the scuba suit as shot from Benjamin's POV inside the suit ... I don't…
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