Philip Roe

Philip Roe

Favorite films

  • The Godfather Part II
  • The Shawshank Redemption
  • Inception
  • Miracle

Recent likes

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  • VeggieTales: Larry-Boy and the Rumor Weed
  • Tiger
  • 3:10 to Yuma
  • A River Runs Through It

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  • Little Children

    Little Children

    ★★★

    The first thing that strikes me about this film is the eerieness of the opening and closing scenes. Particularly the opening I felt I was on alert. The film reminds me a lot of American Beauty, as it explores and delves into the complexities of adult life. It also reminds me of American Beauty in the awkwardness and uncomfortability you feel while watching this film. There were some great shots by the camera man in this film that I appreciated:…

  • Before Sunset

    Before Sunset

    ★★★

    I appreciated the simplicity of the shooting and the philosophical conversations. I also agree that the ending was great and thought provoking. It allows you to make your own conclusions on what happen and follows a similar pattern as the first. I also liked how it stayed to structure timing wise. Personally, I struggle with movies like this without a lot of action and moving parts. I enjoy trying to figure out what happens as movies go, just as a…

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