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Come and See 1985
Truly, existentially, a nightmare.
An engrossing narrative that twists your mind and soul alike, Come and See leaves me without words like no film has done before. Elem Klimov does not shy away from the truth - he tells it. He spares no details, no feelings, no regard for emotion or humanity. The severity of this film is consequential in its ability to evoke visceral, yet quiet emotions. It feels like you want to scream - or throw up - but…
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The Tree of Life 2011
I really just need time to process this so review coming later.
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I'm really not sure what to say still because this movie feels like it has transcended beyond anything that is film. It's an experience but at the same time it really is a piece of art. I've seen a lot of people say that every frame quite literally is like looking at a painting and I couldn't agree more.
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The Death of Stalin 2017
Love Armando Ianucci for Veep, of course, and for his meticulous balance humor and sincerity. Death of Stalin hits a ton of right notes but part of me just kept expecting a little more than what I got.
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Captain Alatriste: The Spanish Musketeer 2006
Honestly one of the most artistically well done movies I've ever seen, which doesn't come as a surprise considering it's one of Spain's most expensive movies ever. It's obvious that the composition was largely driven by artistic pieces and movements, such as The Surrender of Beda and the constant use of "tenebroso" in general. Not to mention the huge influences of poetry, considering Francisco de Quevedo's role in the film.
Each shot is so carefully thought out it's like watching a…
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In Bruges 2008
I saw this after I had already seen Banshees of Inisherien, which I loved, so in a strange way it felt like catching up with characters I already knew when Brendan Gleeson and Colin Farrell showed up. However, Martin McDonagh's debut, for my money, is even wittier and snappier, and a whole lot of fun.
In Bruges's strength, in the end, is the depth and energy of its characters and their willingness to take you on a silly and deeply…
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