Simon Racine

Simon Racine

Great lover of modern cinema, father of three beautiful children.

"Every great film should seem new every time you see it." -Roger Ebert

Favorite films

  • The Dark Knight
  • The Artist
  • La La Land
  • The Social Network

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  • Alien: Romulus

    ★★★★

  • Gladiator II

    ★★★

  • The Count of Monte Cristo

    ★★★★

  • Wicked

    ★★★½

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  • Alien: Romulus

    Alien: Romulus

    ★★★★

    Alien: Romulus is exactly what I wanted from a new entry in the franchise. Director Fede Álvarez, the mastermind behind Don’t Breathe, brings that same relentless tension and brutal intensity to this film. The atmosphere is incredible, it feels like a lost sci-fi horror film from the late 90s or early 2000s, with a grungy, practical feel that adds so much to the immersion. The pacing is relentless, never letting up, making sure there’s no room for boredom. The horror…

  • Gladiator II

    Gladiator II

    ★★★

    Gladiator II is visually stunning and I loved being back in this world that marked cinema. But the story didn’t work for me, too scattered, with too many useless character relationships. The film lacks the anger and revenge that made the first one so powerful. Denzel Washington is incredible, but he’s the only standout. Overall, it felt exaggerated and unrealistic… kind of like my gym goals.

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  • The Count of Monte Cristo

    The Count of Monte Cristo

    ★★★★

    Le Comte de Monte-Cristo est une adaptation impressionnante, surtout dans sa première moitié. Les émotions sont profondément ressenties et la trame sonore est probablement l’un des meilleurs aspects du film. La musique est magistrale et ajoute une dimension supplémentaire aux scènes, rendant l’expérience cinématographique encore plus immersive. Les décors sont à couper le souffle et l’esthétique du film nous plonge directement dans l’époque du XIXe siècle. Cependant, certains choix créatifs laissent un goût amer. Le masque porté par le personnage…

  • Woman of the Hour

    Woman of the Hour

    ★★★

    Woman of the Hour has an intriguing premise but never fully capitalizes on it. Anna Kendrick’s direction is competent but the tension feels uneven and the film lacks the punch it needs to be truly gripping. It’s decent, but ultimately forgettable.

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