ocortez09

ocortez09

Favorite films

  • Requiem for a Dream
  • Band of Brothers
  • The Prestige

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  • The Silence of the Lambs

    ★★★

  • The Iron Claw

    ★★★★½

  • Gladiator

    ★★★★½

  • 10 Things I Hate About You

    ★★★

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  • The Silence of the Lambs

    The Silence of the Lambs

    ★★★

    I just can’t believe that so many people regard this film as one of the greatest ever. In my honest opinion, I just wasn’t engaged. I understood what was going for Clarice to hunt down Buffalo Bill but in context of Hannibal Lecter I felt lost. Because I didn’t really know the exact motive of the film , I just wasn’t into it. I don’t know why , but this just wasn’t one of my favorites. Considered a “scary movie”…

  • The Iron Claw

    The Iron Claw

    ★★★★½

    I watched this movie back in MAY of 2024, and here I am finally writing the review in December. On my way back from Spain , let’s just say this movie had me crying my eyes out on the plane - to the point where people were staring due to concerns. I truely believe this was Zac Efrons best role as an actor, and was SHOCKED by how well he performed. The amount of  emotions portrayed in this movie (especially…

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  • Challengers

    Challengers

    ★★★★

    Alright Zendaya I see you in your first lead role in a movie. This movie actually surprised me with how well it was produced. The cinematic action shots , the way the chronological timeline was handled, and finally the inputs of audio at certain times within the movie to hint of an important scene to the plot allowed me to stay engaged with the movie the entire time. Perfect length for many at just a little over 2 hours ,…

  • The Matrix

    The Matrix

    ★★★★★

    Another classic that lives up to the hype. How do people even think of this stuff ? In 1999 ESPECIALLY. Plot development , coming of character, and fighting scenes were all excellent. Putting all of that in only 2 hours as well is what makes it more impressive (the sweet time spot for many movies.)  can’t wait to see the other sequals to this film 

    5/5