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Hell or High Water 2016
This film gripped from the first scene, drawing me straight into the narrative. Solid performances from Pine and Foster, treading a familiar pastiche of the intelligent and loose cannon brother duo, respectively. You really root for them, despite their choices and actions. The story feels grounded in place, with the landscape and background characters, the people of Texas, becoming key characters in the story too. I found this film to be much more than just a heist film, but an…
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The Lost City of Z 2016
A compelling, ominous and well-acted period piece about mystery, obsession and the questionable past of colonial exploration. Hunnam turns in a half-decent performance while Pattinson is exceptional as always. I found it resonant and thrilling in equal measure, and while the story is a little unfocused at times, the conclusion is satisfying and leaves you introspecting.
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Aftersun 2022
A masterful piece of filmmaking with some of the most authentic performances I have seen in a long time. A subtle and nuanced story which captures real-feeling moments in a father-daughter relationship, with an amazing duality between memory and film. This film is slow at times but builds gradually and then suddenly hits you.
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Hot Fuzz 2007
Still stands up as the strongest entry in the Cornetto Trilogy, this film is an all time classic that you can't get bored of quoting. Playing off classic action tropes, the writing and direction, in particular Wright's use of visual comedy really reinforces how much creativity went into this one.
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