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  • The Grand Budapest Hotel

    ★★★★★

  • Inside Out 2

    ★★★★

  • We Live in Time

    ★★★★½

  • Transformers One

    ★★★★

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  • The Grand Budapest Hotel

    The Grand Budapest Hotel

    ★★★★★

    A couple of years ago, I found myself analyzing The Grand Budapest Hotel for a film class, and let me tell you, I still can’t figure out why I love it so much. Maybe it’s the way Wes Anderson crafts a world where pastel colors and impeccable symmetry dance together like synchronized swimmers at a carnival of chaos. Or perhaps it’s the enchanting energy of Gustave, whose flamboyance and sass makes me blush. His flirtatiousness is like a warm cup…

  • Inside Out 2

    Inside Out 2

    ★★★★

    Watched this film back in June and  
    my expectations were so low they didn’t even show up to the movie, but the sequel delivered and left me feeling unexpectedly amazing.
    Turns out existential crises are more fun when animated. Such a great film; it most definitely did not disappoint!

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  • Transformers One

    Transformers One

    ★★★★

    Wow! That’s the first word that comes to mind. I say “wow” because this film completely went beyond my expectations. Honestly, after seeing the trailer, I had zero interest in watching it. But, despite my hesitation, I decided to give it a shot—and what a breath of fresh air it turned out to be, especially compared to the previous Transformers film.

    The animation was top-notch, and the voice acting was pretty good. It was an absolute thrill. I’m usually not…

  • We Live in Time

    We Live in Time

    ★★★★½

    I watched We Live in Time a few days ago, and it was such an emotional rollercoaster. The non-linear storytelling totally messed with my emotions – it was just wave after wave. As always (at least in my opinion), Andrew Garfield was mega awkward, but he played the role really well. Florence Pugh didn’t disappoint either. I can’t quite put my finger on it, but something about the film could’ve been better. Maybe the cinematography? Or the dialogue could’ve been…

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