The “boy turn that clairo off and grab you a beer” of movies. Type of movie that makes you realize not everything you watch should be pussy shit like La La land and Wes Anderson because explosions and guns are awesome.
Honestly though this thing is so classic for a reason. I really never care for action movies but Die Hard is absolutely brilliant in its pacing and story development. The stakes gradually build, nothing ever gets convoluted, and there’s…
Watched this on a plane. Easy watch. Nothing made me laugh tbh but it’s so easy to be entertained by. I like seeing all the rich people shit
The decision to shoot the film entirely in black and white to evoke a sense of old school love and wartime tension was a fascinatingly bold creative direction that truly paid off just kidding.
I am always hesitant on old movies, and often find these sort of trailblazing movies as only strong relative to their time. Casablanca is really truly timeless. The performances and cinematography feel so ahead of their time, and the writing for the most part doesn’t date…
Incredible beautiful inspiring use of the medium. Absolute testament to ambitious filmmaking and STORYTELLING. Brady Corbet really truly nails every risk he takes and it pays off in an amazing movie watching experience.
The run time is ambitious, and he really fills all 3.5 hours well without letting it drag or dull out, very engaging. Splitting the movie in two acts with different pacing, cinematography, and general vibes is ambitious, and this really enhancing the experience (the intermission was deeply…
