TheMarcKal

TheMarcKal

Reviewing movies as I see them for the first time.

Favorite films

  • Raiders of the Lost Ark
  • Mad Max: Fury Road
  • The Batman
  • Howl's Moving Castle

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  • Paddington in Peru

    ★★★★

  • The Truman Show

    ★★★★★

  • Scott Pilgrim vs. the World

    ★★★★½

  • A Complete Unknown

    ★★★

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  • Paddington in Peru

    Paddington in Peru

    ★★★★

    Paddington in Peru is remarkable, sadly just not quite in the same regard as director Paul King’s previous two films. Of course, this film was going to be compared to the previous entries, however, not having “3” in the title was a smart choice.

    Director Dougal Wilson has done an excellent job attempting to capture his predecessor’s style. Paddington in Peru just does not have quite the same power to it. It’s an entirely different kind of film—and that’s totally…

  • The Truman Show

    The Truman Show

    ★★★★★

    Perhaps we all wish we could live in Truman’s staged reality, but what purpose is there to life when we can’t see the world for what it really is?

    In a time where we all are plastered online and flaunted around as perfect beings for different reasons, it’s easier to relate to Truman than ever before. We can never escape being exposed to sources that wish to influence and control us, and it’s impossible not to break down our lives…

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  • Sonic the Hedgehog 3

    Sonic the Hedgehog 3

    ★★★½

    Sonic the Hedgehog 3 clearly (and obviously) isn’t the end to this franchise, but it’s a major step forward for Jeff Fowler and Paramount. While I’m not sure if I like it as much as the last film, it is undeniable that the emotional beats are at their strongest here thanks to Shadow, and Jim Carrey getting to play two characters is (literally) double the fun.

    Sonic Adventure 2 was a game I grew up with, and while I have…

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