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Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) 2014
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Birdman is, in terms of sheer camerawork, in my opinion, one of the best films of the 21st century. Every single frame of this gorgeously shot film was mesmerising, and the idea of creating a film to look like a single shot is pure genius. If Birdman does not win Best Director/Cinematography at the Oscars, or is at least nominated (which I hope it will be), I will have completely lost faith in the already corrupt society known as the…
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Whiplash 2014
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I walked out of the cinema after viewing Whiplash for the second time, shaking. Although I knew what was going to happen, the sheer intensity and brilliant pacing, build up, and tension presented in this film is unbelievable. Miles Teller is brilliant as the determined, and sensitive Andrew, and J.K. Simmons is brilliant as the sociopathic and terrifying Terrance Fletcher. However I had a couple of problems, the biggest being the car crash sequence. I find it pretty hard to…
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Boyhood 2014
I honestly don't think this film is that great. I know I'm in the minority here, but I thought the acting was average at best, the script was weak, and I think the only reason this movie is so highly acclaimed is because it was shot over 12 years. From that perspective it is an impressive achievement, and an interesting idea. Props to the cast and everyone for staying together for that entire stretch of time. I just felt the…
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One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest 1975
nicholson's performance was mindblowing, this film was wonderful, and heartbreaking. loved it.
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