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  • Whiplash
  • Oldboy
  • The Human Condition III: A Soldier's Prayer
  • Memories of Murder

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  • La Haine

    ★★★★½

  • The Human Condition III: A Soldier's Prayer

    ★★★★★

  • The Human Condition II: Road to Eternity

    ★★★★★

  • The Human Condition I: No Greater Love

    ★★★★★

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  • La Haine

    La Haine

    ★★★★½

    La Haine is a gripping french drama directed by Mathieu Kassovitz that delves into themes of social tension, police brutality, and youth disenchantment. Shot in striking black-and-white, the film follows a day in the lives of three friends from different ethnic backgrounds as they navigate the harsh realities of life in the Parisian suburbs.

    what makes La Haine exceptional is its raw, documentary-like cinematography, combined with sharp dialogue and a pulsating sense of urgency. the film captures the frustration and…

  • The Human Condition III: A Soldier's Prayer

    The Human Condition III: A Soldier's Prayer

    ★★★★★

    The Human Condition III: A Soldier’s Prayer is a powerful and emotionally exhausting conclusion to Masaki Kobayashi’s epic trilogy. it masterfully portrays the horrors of war and the struggles of humanity in dire circumstances. The film’s cinematography is stunning, with haunting landscapes that reflect the protagonist’s despair. performances, especially by Tatsuya Nakadai, are deeply moving and immersive. however, its length and bleak tone might be overwhelming for some viewers. despite this, the film remains a profound and necessary meditation on morality, survival, and the cost of war.

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  • Shutter Island

    Shutter Island

    ★★★★½

    a confusing Ending, did he pretend to be Crazy so he could have a Lobotomy to forget the Guilt or was he really a Crazy Patient?

  • Us

    Us

    ★★★★½

    it's us

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