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The Fall Guy 2024
The Fall Guy has a fall guy.
This is a delightful action-packed movie that delivers comfort and charm, making it an enjoyable watch despite a few predictable elements. Directed by David Leitch, the film stars Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt, whose on-screen chemistry is nothing short of adorable.
Their dynamic between Gosling and Blunt’s characters is the heart of the movie, bringing a mix of humour, warmth, and excitement to the story. Gosling and Blunt's performances are endearing, making their…
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Starship Troopers 1997
After grinding out Helldivers II the past two weeks, I took the opportunity to watch one of the influences behind the game's narrative. With parallels like these, one might easily mistake the game to be a spinoff of the movie.
Starship Troopers uses overzealous patriotism and nationalism propaganda to deliver a potent satirical critique of fascism, militarism and indoctrination, and with his narrative craftsmanship, Verhoeven is able to seduce the audience into cheering for the very ideas he critiques.
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The Truman Show 1998
This a captivating and thought provoking fil that elegantly creates a blur between what is reality and what is entertainment. At it's core the move is a commentary on privacy and the impact that media can have on our lives.
The direction of the movie is masteful, creating an intricate world that is familiar but almost too perfect. As the narrative develops, this perfect town is unfolded and all it's imperfections start to be shown to both the viewer and…
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12 Angry Men 1957
"Couldn't change my mind if you talked for 100 years."
Revisiting this movie after a number of years, only reaffirms its status as one of my all time favourites. By confining the setting to a minimalist jury deliberation room, the film strips away from the typical visual extravagances and instead concentrates the viewer's attention to the rich and nuanced narrative unfolding almost entired within the 4 walls allowing for an immersive seemingly straightforward decision that gradually unfolds to reveal all…
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