James Allison

James Allison

Favorite films

  • All Quiet on the Western Front
  • School of Rock
  • 300
  • V for Vendetta

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  • Jojo Rabbit

    ★★★★★

  • Hot Tub Time Machine 2

    ★★½

  • Hot Tub Time Machine

    ★★★½

  • Joker: Folie à Deux

    ★★★½

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  • Jojo Rabbit

    Jojo Rabbit

    ★★★★★

    This movie is just genius on so many levels. To make a satire on such a dark time period is risky, and it was done brilliantly. 

    Great visuals and loved the cinematography! Loved the screenplay too. Played with your emotions with it being funny and lighthearted at times but also deep and powerful at other times.

    Incredible idea to show perspective in a young boys mind brainwashed by Hilters youth and taking on the moral test of what really is the reality of good vs. evil.

  • Hot Tub Time Machine 2

    Hot Tub Time Machine 2

    ★★½

    Not nearly as iconic as the first movie. Tried to explain the timeline, but it was still really confusing and all over the place. Some big mistakes in the writing.

    Overall, this sequel was not necessary. It felt like the writers were just riding on the coattails of the success of the first film.

    The decision to cast Adam Scott in this film brought it up a half star for me. That guy is just hilarious in anything he plays!

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  • You're Cordially Invited

    You're Cordially Invited

    My wife and I finally agreed that a rom com is indeed just terrible. This movie was SO BAD.. jokes fell flat, plot line made no sense, and it just got worse and worse.

    The only person that did their job was the casting director.. they just must’ve gotten the wrong screenplay. So much potential in the cast, what a waste.

  • Citizen Kane

    Citizen Kane

    ★★★★★

    This film honestly has no right being made in 1941. Orsen Welles was a cinematic genius that revolutionized the way movies can be made. The storytelling and camera angles were about 50 years ahead of its time. RIP RKO studios.. people are still asking the age old question “what is rosebud?”

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