Another solid genre blending film from Bong Joon Ho. Absurd, funny, tense, and beautiful. Mother isn't as strong as Parasite or Memories of Murder imo...but definitely a worthwhile watch. Very high dropkick count.
81/100
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Strange Darling 2023
Another film with potential but doesn't stick the landing. Strange Darling had enough weirdness to be entertaining but doesn't lean into it hard enough to pay off. The twist is telegraphed so obviously that I had guessed it was before it way revealed. The post modern nonlinearity tries so hard to keep the viewer on their toes but it just isn't as clever as it thinks it is. Reeks of pretentious aspirations... doesn't even achieve that much. "Tarantino light" to quote a reddit post.
Did have some pretty solid cinematography. That's about it.
44/100
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Beauty and the Beast 1991
Early Disney Renaissance was pretty dope. The story is what it is. Kinda misogynistic. Even though it's supposed to be about seeing through surface appearances to find true beauty, it comes off a bit more like an abusive relationship. Not surprising since it was written in the 1700s. That being said, Beauty and the Beast was still a movie I watched so many times when I was a wee lad and I still enjoy it.
85/100
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A Simple Plan 1998
Hot take...I enjoyed A Simple Plan more than Fargo. Great film with moving performances, concise directing, and a strong screenplay. That last scene with Billy Bob Thornton really got me.
I had never heard of this film before a week or two ago. Not sure if that means it isn't mentioned enough and is criminally underrated or if I just don't pay enough attention to what's out there. Damn good movie.
89/100
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