Almost gave it 5 stars, but I can't stop thinking about Zendaya's toes hanging on for dear life in those open-toed wedge heels. Did the budget run out? You couldn't get her a half size up? Cmon
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Civil War 2024
Enjoyable throughout with just enough shock balanced with more intimate moments. The performances were excellent all around and the music design adds a nice touch to its more subtle scenes. I really dislike an unnecessary sacrifice trope however and found myself disagreeing with *that* part of the ending.
I don't think I can say this film successfully achieves its 'anti-war' messaging however, rather it appeared more critical of American extremist nationalism than anything. Still, I don't think that derails the film at all, just that it does sometimes bury the central message of the film at some points.
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Silence 2016
Too many over-glamorised scenic shots with gratuitous angles and jarring CGI failed to capture the environmental rawness expressed in the book.
Andrew Garfield's strange accent was seemingly optional in a few scenes where he just said things in an American accent instead. The chokehold that Italian accent has on Adam Driver should also be studied.
And most importantly, Garfield's character having perfectly quaffed hair and a clean face when he's supposed to be covered in piss and mud for the…
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Poor Things 2023
I had no idea what to expect, didn't expect so much sex. The problematicisms of the narrative aside it was engaging throughout and genuinely funny, with a sweet ending. The set designs, along with Emma and Mark's performances were the standouts of this film for me. I don't feel the need to watch it again, however.
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