Thematically and narratively jumbled, particularly when it touches on anything outside the political critique and dips into the narration more than it needs to, but there's still a well crafted, chaotically fun satire Bong squeezes out of this. He's great at finding the right tonal balance for such a dark comedy and even when it doesn't clean up the storytelling misteps, it's consistent in creating for a good time.
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Perfect Days 2023
I can't remember the last time I watched a film this calm. This at peace with itself and in the moment, allowing every little detail to flourish in its serene nature. It all brings into focus a character who feels like your best friend by the time the credits roll. An exception comes towards the end as a rush of anxiety hits, but it doesn't derail anything. Rather, it adds to the general reflection on life. That sounds extremely generic,…
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The Father 2020
A brilliant, different kind of character study that offers an impeccable glimpse at dementia. Florian Zeller's direction does a terrific job of demonstrating both Hopkins' and Colman's perspectives, particularly Hopkins' whose loosening grip on reality and those around him is tremendously developed as the film continues, and it certainly helps that Hopkins' performance is absolutely phenomenal as well. This is definitely one I can see myself returning to multiple times in the future, as even now I was able to…
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The Conversation 1974
Now this is my kind of picture! A brilliant character study that expertly conveys OCD and loneliness through one of the greatest performances I have ever seen. Incredibly tense thanks to some of the best sound design and editing in any film ever and endlessly fascinating with the character we are given to follow. It's pretty sad all things considered, and makes for a truly unforgettable experience. Quite possibly Coppola's best.
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