The retro aesthetic feels like you're watching a movie that was shot 40 years ago. I can see the appeal of the film but it won't be going into my Christmas rotation. Maybe it was the hype surrounding the film but I was waiting for more earnest connections between the characters. It felt like a lot of scenes were rushed and the movie could have done with an extra 20 minutes of runtime. A lot of the motivators for deeper…
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When Harry Met Sally... 1989
Brilliant film about relationships. The screenplay flows so naturally and the acting is superb. After 12 minutes I was convinced this was going to be the best rom-com I’ve ever seen and it only got better from there.
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Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga 2024
The emphasis on an overly long story that requires an inordinate amount of set up is what keeps this movie from spreading its wings fully.
Important elements that catapulted Fury Road into an incredible experience are lacking here. Interesting side characters, over the top action (it’s here but feels castrated in comparison to the first) and especially: immersive world building.
Having a character like Max which things just happen to and the moviegoer gets to experience the world through instead…
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