Favorite films

Recent reviews

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  Captain America: Brave New World 2025

  ★★ Watched 10 Mar 2025

  Marvel played it very safe with this one, and yet, it still disappoints. The excessive exposition feels almost offensive in how it underestimates the audience’s ability to comprehend. Suspension of disbelief is stretched way too thin with some of the choices they made. Several good characters were set up, only to be wasted in a lackluster, middle-of-the-road MCU flick. However, I enjoyed Carl Lumbly and Anthony Mackie; their relationship was the highlight for me. And to my surprise, Harrison Ford didn't phone in an MCU appearance, he was good in this.

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  Emilia Pérez 2024

  ★½ Watched 20 Feb 2025

  Bold and ambitious but ultimately lacked nuance and care for the topics and themes being addressed.

Popular reviews

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  Mallari 2023

  ★★★★ Watched 26 Dec 2023

  Mallari excels as a mystery/thriller, skillfully interweaving Fr. Severino Mallari's story with Filipino mythology, delving into themes of love, sacrifice, and the supernatural. For those seeking heart-pounding horror and intense scares, this might not cater to your expectations.

  Piolo Pascual's outstanding portrayal of three distinct characters remains a highlight, although some supporting actors struggle to match his depth, impacting the film's overall cohesiveness. Additionally, attempts at modern dialogue occasionally feel forced, aiming to resonate with contemporary audiences but often missing…

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  The Suicide Squad 2021

  ★★★★½ Watched 07 Aug 2021

  Expected it to be a turn-off brain type of movie. Was pleasantly surprised on how I connected with the emotional beats of it and how engaging the characters are. Gunn is a miracle worker, this is DCEU's best.