Favorite films

Recent reviews

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  Akira 1988

  ★★★ Watched 12 Mar 2025

  An incredible technical feat in animation, Akira is undeniably a groundbreaking film that left a lasting impact not just on the animation industry, but on cinema as a whole. However, despite a runtime of over two hours, the movie struggles with pacing, often feeling rushed as it struggles to juggle between multiple storylines.

  As an adaptation, changes from the manga are expected, but these alterations result in shallow characters and underdeveloped interactions. Additionally, the film fails to fully take advantage of the medium, with a forgettable soundtrack and a messy sound mix.

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  Crank: High Voltage 2009

  ★★ Watched 09 Mar 2025

  It tries too hard to have shocking scenes for the sake of being memorable. Sexual "jokes" become overbearing and nearly completely override the more insane facet of the movie. It's a shame because the short moments where the scenario allows itself to lean toward this feverish side are by far the most memorable.

Popular reviews

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  Barbie 2023

  ★★ Added

  There are a lot of good ideas early on, with nice visuals to accompany them. Unfortunately, it quickly loses any subtlety, hand-feeding you awful dialogues and character development. Special mention goes to Will Ferrell’s character, which adds nothing to the movie and feels like a last-minute addition to every scene he’s in.

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  Pokémon: The Rise of Darkrai 2007

  Watched 01 Feb 2025 2

  The Rise of Darkrai is, first and foremost, a children's movie, not a family one. It's unlikely that approaching it with basic expectations regarding writing conventions will result in anything but a poor viewing experience. The plot unfolds without any triggering events, with the main characters stumbling into it and becoming involved without clear motivation or resolution. The film relies on not-so-subtle exposition characters who act as direct narrators, explaining the sequence of events, while an assortment of side characters…