Favorite films
Don’t forget to select your favorite films!
Don’t forget to select your favorite films!
Every film, in my opinion, is a product of its time.
And it is clear from how they handle and portray social issues in their film.
And I believe that is what makes it so fascinating to watch.
The visual alone will provide you with a religious experience that you will always associate with good classic movies.
As a result, King Kong is not only a classic but also a significant piece of history.
At first glance, this film appears to be just another monster movie like the others. That, however, is not the case. The original Gojira is more than just a monster movie; it is a pivotal piece in shaping the monster movie genre to come.
When every single monster movie at the time used stop motion, Gojira cut costs by using a man in a rubber suit, accidentally birthing the Tokusatsu genre and clearly changing the game since then. Surprisingly, this…
cant believe it took me 10 years to finally decided to watch this. Masaaki Yuasa you are my GOAT. Also, did Challengers (2024) took inspiration from this masterpiece? 🤔
Most of the time, it's beautifully acted and fascinating. However, I have the impression that the pacing is erratic, making some of the scenes feel tedious and laborious to sit through.
This is strange given the runtime of only 95 minutes. And I've seen An Elephant Sitting Still (2018), so a long, dialogue-less film isn't a problem for me.
Having said that, I believe the premise and film will work better as a short.