Rauf Che Jalil

Rauf Che Jalil

Favorite films

  • Barry Lyndon
  • Paris, Texas
  • There Will Be Blood
  • The Dark Knight

Recent activity

All
  • Anora

    ★★★★★

  • The Substance

    ★★★★

  • Gladiator II

    ★★★★

  • A Beautiful Mind

    ★★★★

Recent reviews

More
  • Anora

    Anora

    ★★★★★

    Anora is a bold, electrifying drama from Sean Baker that cements itself as one of the most exhilarating films of 2024. The film follows Anora (Mikey Madison), a Brooklyn stripper who finds herself swept into a whirlwind romance with the son of a Russian oligarch. What begins as a seemingly fairytale escape quickly spirals into chaos when the young man’s powerful family intervenes, determined to keep their world intact. With Baker’s signature raw, kinetic filmmaking and an astonishing lead performance…

  • The Substance

    The Substance

    ★★★★

    The Substance is a bold and grotesque body horror film that takes a scalpel to society’s obsession with youth and beauty. Directed by Coralie Fargeat, the film follows Elisabeth Sparkle (Demi Moore), an aging actress discarded by an industry that once adored her. Desperate to reclaim her place in the spotlight, she turns to a secretive new treatment—The Substance—which allows her to create a younger, more desirable version of herself (played by Margaret Qualley). But the rules of this process…

Popular reviews

More
  • Joker: Folie à Deux

    Joker: Folie à Deux

    ★★★½

    Joker: Folie à Deux, directed by Todd Phillips, is undeniably one of the most divisive films in recent years, primarily due to its radical departure from traditional comic book adaptations. For many fans of the original Joker, this sequel challenges expectations with its musical numbers, casting Lady Gaga as Harley Quinn, and focusing less on gritty realism and more on surrealism and symbolism. While die-hard comic book fans may find this portrayal frustrating, those open to a non-traditional interpretation will…

  • The Batman

    The Batman

    ★★★★★

    Re-watching The Batman by Matt Reeves brought a refreshing perspective on a film that stands as a unique gem in an era when superhero films often feel oversaturated and lackluster. While many recent entries into the genre seem to rely on formulaic plots and high-budget spectacle, The Batman shines as a darker, moodier, and far more grounded take on the caped crusader. The film digs deep into Gotham’s gritty underbelly, immersing viewers in a crime-ridden landscape that almost feels alive,…