Vivi

Vivi

I'm just letting films slowly consume my soul

Favorite films

  • Spirited Away
  • In the Mood for Love
  • Farewell My Concubine
  • The Shining

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  • Past Lives

    ★★★★½

  • Marcel the Shell with Shoes On

    ★★★★

  • I Used to Be Funny

    ★★★

  • Manchester by the Sea

    ★★★★

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  • Past Lives

    Past Lives

    ★★★★½

    "I liked you for who you are; and who you are is a person who leaves."
    "But for him, you’re the person who stays."

    I am completely mesmerised by this film… it really touched a sensitive spot for me.

    Everything about it feels so natural, sounds so real and the beautiful cinematography made me feel like I was there with them, having the same conversation.
    The narrative is built around the 'what if' question in all its depth. Who hasn't…

  • Marcel the Shell with Shoes On

    Marcel the Shell with Shoes On

    ★★★★

    Just 90 minutes of pure cuteness, sassiness and profound life thoughts

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  • Anora

    Anora

    ★★★½

    Not impressed enough to think it deserves an Oscar (apart from Mikey's amazing acting). It was surprisingly funny, but also sad. It was hard for me to get through the first 40 minutes.

    I just don't think that despite the importance of the message it brought, it wasn't achieved in the best way. I find it strange that the film is called Anora, since we've been given so little of this character.

    Anyway, beautifully shot.

  • Manchester by the Sea

    Manchester by the Sea

    ★★★★

    “I can’t beat it.”

    A punch in the gut. This film shows depression and grief in a very raw way.

    It shows how alcohol continues to be an escape to help the protagonist swallow the emptiness he is so attached to, despite being the reason his life fell apart. At this point, you no longer react to anything, nothing matters and nothing makes you feel anything. That is, until situations arise that compel you to truly care and make crucial…

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