I enjoyed this one enough.
The premise is pretty fun and they really took advantage of it for the first two thirds of the movie.
Biggest problem, the last third completely loses the premise. The last third can be enjoyable, but unlike Parasite, it’s not a genre flip, it’s a complete story flip and it felt too forced.
But what made it for me in the end was the performances, and Pattinson has such PHENOMENAL physical comedy chops.
Watched plenty of movies this past month, some I have thoughts that I’m super excited to share.
Part 2: Shiva Baby
This was a recommendation from a writer friend.
It’s already interesting that this is just 77 minutes long, but what impresses me is that it’s the perfect length.
It’s a very simple premise and has a structure that sounds like a sit com. But they play this like a black comedy with a psychological edge, suspense galore and it’s…
Matt Reeves, you deserved all that freedom you were given for this.
It’s absolutely unbelievable that he was even allowed to take this IP into this direction.
Every scene from beginning to end defines why the theatrical experience is so essential for this art form.
I know I’m giving it a four and a half, but its just my perfect excuse to rewatch this as soon as possible and live the perfect five star experience I am hoping for.
This really was a surprise for me since I’m normally not jumpy about action movies and the trailers did nothing for me.
I only took the chance when I was asked to join with friends and wouldn’t you know it, I’m glad I checked it out.
This movies script was surprisingly well developed, full of clever and funny Easter eggs, and actually has characters that are developed enough to care about. I left the theater smiling at the mayhem I…
