Joshua Carlson

Joshua Carlson

One who cares less about cinematography and acting and more about content and meaning. Also, I don't watch many movies.

Favorite films

  • The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
  • Ben-Hur
  • Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World
  • 2001: A Space Odyssey

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  • The Dark Knight

    ★★★½

  • Batman Begins

    ★★★★

  • Tenet

    ★★★★

  • Ben-Hur

    ★★★★★

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  • The Dark Knight

    The Dark Knight

    ★★★½

    The narrative wasn't as cohesive as the first film, thematically it's far more complex. It has some messianic messages, however I think them too subtle and there is too much darkness in comparison to light.

  • Batman Begins

    Batman Begins

    ★★★★

    The movie was captivating and convincing... Perhaps a bit cliche though

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  • Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World

    Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World

    ★★★★★

    Ok so I watched this a second time in a week... I'm more convinced of it's brilliance. It's up to a 5 stars. The reality is that though the movie feels short, it's because I want more, which means I'm completely enthralled by it. The plot may be simple, but the way it's portrayed is incredible. The sound design blows me away, the cannons, the sea, the ambiance of the ship, incredible. The visual design is just as good, they…

  • Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World

    Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World

    ★★★★½

    I love this movie. It makes me feel like I'm living in the early 1800s on a proud and daring vessel, facing some of the trials of the sea. I love the calm between battles, the ship community and drama, the exploration and discovery. The surgery bits give the discomfort of war and makes one feel even more like they're on the ship.

    One critique I have of the movie is that some of the ship jargon and strategy is…

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