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Shogun (2024)
Best Historical Drama Of The Past Decade
Shogun is easily the best historical drama series to come out in the past decade, if not longer. It sticks to the source material, and beautifully combines history, intrigue, and culture. The best thing about the show is by far the writing, something that cannot be said for most movies and shows coming out of modern Hollywood. The characters all have great character development, and although there is a lot going on, it just works, for lack of better words. The cinematography is phenomenal, and the costume design is on point to say the least. In addition to this, the attention given to historical details is very admirable. The show focuses on the traditions, cultural norms, and beliefs of feudal Japan, rather than taking an anachronistic approach to the time period. There is a clear focus on the importance of honor, loyalty, and respect, and its importance is reflected in this show. This show is fascinating, and in my opinion, it deserves to be considered one of the best shows in cinema history.
John Wick: Chapter 4 (2023)
Great movie, but a little underwhelming
I am a big admirer of Keanue Reeves and his work. The John Wick series is definitely one of the best I have seen, and considering the state of modern Hollywood, this movie was a breath of fresh air. However, this movie felt SLIGHTLY underwhelming compared to its predecessors. To start of with, I think Cain and Mr. Nobody were really a great addition, and it was thoroughly interesting to watch them throughout the movie. One of the factors however, that I feel made this movie slightly less satisfying than the other's is the villain. While I have definitely seen people say that he was the perfect villain, I beg to differ.
In the previous films, John Wick had something taken away from him by the main villain. In the first film, Losef steals John Wick's car and kills his dog, which causes John Wick to pursue him with the goal of killing him. In the second movie, Santino destroys John's home, and attempts to kill John once he has completed his marker. In the third film, it feels like the world is against him; he get's betrayed by Winston, and ends up seeking revenge against the high table. In this film however, Marquis seems to be John Wick's nemesis, however, they don't meet until the middle of the movie, and aside from destroying The Continental, it does not seem like Marquis has done anything PERSONAL to John. Instead of personally trying to eliminate John Wick with the help of his right hand like in John Wick, he relegates it to too many side characters, and it no longer feels like Marquis is the main villain in my opinion.
Aside from this, I found the fight scenes to be quite satisfying and amazing. There were three scenes that stood out to me, the first being the fight between Cain and Shimazu which I thought took place in a beatiful scenery. The second is when John Wick gets his hand on a Dragon's Breath Shotgun, and goes from room to room blasting his enemies away, all while the audience gets a bird eye view of the action. The third would be the fight in the club between John Wick and Killa which I found to be a little unbelievable because it seemed that no one, until the end of the fight, noticed what was going on in the club despite the gun shots and bodies going down left and right, but it was never the less very entertaining to watch.
Overall, I think this was a banger of a movie considering the length and how in-depth the plot must have been. I would give it a solid 8/10 and would recommend on any night of the week.
Jujutsu Kaisen (2020)
Better than what I expected!
When this series first came out, I did not consider watching it primarily because it is not a genre that I am particularly interested in. However, over the past couple months, someone I am acquainted with continuously insisted that I should give the series a try before the next one was released. Although I was reluctant, I went ahead and watched episode one, and before I knew it, I ended up watching the entire series within a few days. I found it to be intriguing, unique, and overall entertaining. For me, the characters are what really make this anime great. The plot is pretty simple and you get the idea of what is to come pretty much after episode three. The plot is simple, but it is well executed, and all I can say is that I will be watching the next season, and if you have not watched the first season yet, it would be worth giving it a shot!
Otonari no tenshi-sama ni itsu no ma ni ka dame-ningen ni sareteita ken (2023)
Wholesome, romantic, and cute
This series offers many wholesome romantic and cute moments for the audience to enjoy. The protagonists have very similar personalities, but they differ in their backgrounds, values, behavior, and outlook on life. As they get to know each other, they learn more about each other's backgrounds, and as each character starts revealing more and more about themselves through their actions, speech, as well as the characters around them, they come to like each other more. I feel like this series, unlike many other's within this genre moves a bit slower, which depending on the viewer can be a positive or negative thing. In this series, you get to see how their relationship slowly plays out, from a point where they really have no chemistry, and get to see what specific events that allowed the characters to get closer and closer, eventually revealing to the audience what traits made each character find interest in the other. Overall, it was a series that I found overall wholesome with many romantic and cute moments, and it is in my opinion, one of the better anime series released this season.
Buddy Daddies (2023)
Very wholesome and enjoyable
I went into this anime not really expecting anything special. I'm a huge fan of the Spy Family, and although I expected it to be similar, I did not expect it to be nearly as enjoyable. However, I can comfortably say that my expectations were surpassed. The protagonist in the story (Miri) is an extraordinarily well designed character, and essentially the main factor of what makes this series so wholesome and enjoyable. You have Kazuki and Rei who have different backgrounds, different personalities, and different reasons for their work, but in the series, they prioritize trying to provide Miri with the best life they possibly can.
The comedy in this series is wholesome, the plot it's for the most part pretty solid, but I would say that the action is pretty lackluster. In Spy Family, I feel like each character has certain traits which are extremely defined, and are said to be the character's strengths and weaknesses. However, Kazuki nor Rei really have a variety of traits that stand out, and most of the focus is put on to Miri, and rightfully so. Although you may not get the same action, I feel that this is a show that you can get into and just truly have fun with. I'm hoping for a season 2, but given the ending of the series, I doubt it, but you never know.
Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022)
Thoroughly Surpassed My Expectations
THIS SHOW IS A MASTERPEICE, and easily one of my favorite animated films. Given Dream Works recent record of making abominable remakes and destroying classics that we loved, I went in expecting that this movie in some way, shape, or form, was going to be a vessel for virtue signaling and political agendas, rather than just being an entertaining, funny, charming animation production that everyone could enjoy.
This animated movie in my opinion is the best of the decade. It's one of those very rare productions that is fit for all audiences regardless of age or any other factors. The movie had me glued to the screen from beginning to end. The characters are all fantastically represented and have great backgrounds that align perfectly with their character. The characters, like my personal favorites, Puss In Boots and Kitty Softpaws, are drop dead cute, and have you smiling throughout the movie as you watch them. The rest of the characters, some of which are purposefully not cute so to say have great backstories for their motives. All of them whether good or evil are eye-catching, and just phenomenal overall. In addition to the fantastic animations, the plot is also simple, yet it was able to be turned into this masterpiece. Including any of the details of this movie, in my opinion, would spoil it, which is why I recommend that everyone who has any doubts about how good the movie will be give it a try. I will guarantee you that for most people, you will be tempted to watch the rest of the movie within the first couple minutes. After watching the first few seconds of the TRAILER, I immediately suggested the movie as part of my family's movie night, and although some of my family members were a but doubtful and unenthusiastic, it turned out to be a banger for everyone, and is surely to be a movie that we will watch over and over again.
FIFA 23 (2022)
Same Old, Same Old
I've been playing this game since FIFA 09, and up until FIFA 12, I felt like there was progress and creativity being pit into the game. Although I already was prepared to be disappointed, I didn't expect it to be as bad as it is at the moment. First off, it is very clear the EA has abandoned all game modes except for Ultimate Team. Pro clubs somehow feels worse than FIFA 22; all of the things that the FIFA community asked to be included in Career Mode are of course absent from the game, and even Ultimate Team is 99% the same as the past few years. The only difference I saw this year was some of the tactic options, and minor details within the gameplay such as set pieces. Aside from that, its the same old disappointing game we have had the pleasure of playing for the past decade. Hopefully, with FIFA 23 being the last FIFA that will be produced by EA, we may be able to have a little hope for the future, but my expectations remain low.
Ghost of Tsushima (2020)
Best Adventure Game I've Ever Played
This is the BEST adventure game I've ever played. I was never a huge fan of adventure games, but over the past year, I have been testing many of the most popular and positively rated adventure games on the market, and Ghost of Tsushima is by far the best one I have played to date. The storyline is unique, and progresses at a perfect pace. While the storyline is usually one of the most important factors in adventure games, I really find pleasure and happiness in the amazing graphics within the game. My favorite part of the entire game was the design and detail of the landscapes, buildings, environment, and all the graphics overall. It's very satisfying to play, and in addition to that, you get well over 100 hours of playtime when you add up the storyline alongside the side quests. I would give a hard recommendation to try out this game if you are new to the adventure genre.
Maô Gakuin no Futekigôsha ~Shijô Saikyô no Maô no Shiso, Tensei Shite Shison-tachi no Gakkô e Kayô~ (2020)
Invincible Demon King
The anime provides with a character seems to be weak, but is actually incredibly powerful. Throughout the anime, those of higher statuses within society look down upon him because of the family he was reborn into. Little do they know, he is actually the previous demon lord who was reborn. The protagonist builds relationships with both people who are considered to be of lower status, and people who are considered to royals. As time goes on though, those who are considered gifted or special and put in there place, and when they challenge the protagonist, they come to learn along with others that he is far superior and more powerful that they can imagine. It's very satisfying to watch a character who get looked down upon, but ends up on the top overcoming every challenge that is thrown at him, and even dominates those who once looked down on him.
Kono subarashii sekai ni shukufuku o! (2016)
One of the best comedy animes ever
Konosuba is no doubt one of the best animes within the comedy genre to ever be released. Within the first ten minutes of the first episode, its already super funny. There are two major factors that I feel make this anime absolutely amazing. The first is the pace of the plot. I personally prefer plots that are fast paced instead of spending multiple episodes on one part of the plot which gets boring quick. The second factor is of course the characters, who are all very distinctly different in their personalities and actions. This is one of those animes where you laugh throughout the entire series and just can't get enough of it. I personally consider it to be in the top 5-10 comedy animes I have ever had the pleasure of watching.
No Game, No Life (2014)
Amazing characters!!!
The plot of the series in my opinion was very simple, but the characters were extremely unique for me. The two main characters come off as a couple of shut-in gamers, but they are in fact both geniuses which makes it all the more interesting. This anime could be considered an isekai anime considering that they end up going to another world where games are the main determining factor in what happens. It's interesting to learn about each character and their unique personalities, and watch them as they work against what you would consider all odds to come out on top and dominate the world of games.
Red Notice (2021)
Bland, But A Good Passtime
The plot of this movie is very simple and has been used countless times. There is a big prize out there, and there are multiple people looking to get their hands on it, and it all comes down to who can outsmart the other, and grab it first. I would say that this movie was most enjoyable because I got to see some of my favorite actors in it, mainly Ryan Reynolds and Gal Gadot. There is some action and a little comedy that takes place, but not nearly enough to make you feel that the time spent watching the movie was justified. This movie is a good past time if you're just looking for something to watch.
Tensai Ouji no Akaji Kokka Saiseijutsu (2022)
The Main Character Is Secretly A Genius
This is one of those series where the main character seems to be lazy, but is actually secretly a genius. The episodes themselves are pretty interesting, and there are many moments where an unexpected event takes place. The characters throughout the series have different personalities and special characteristics to each of them individually which leaves it up to the audience to determine for themselves who is their favorite character. If you enjoy intellectual animes, with a hint of comedy and adventure with a "cool" main character who seems to be uninteresting, but is actually a genius, this is definitely one of the best animes to check out.
Cheat Kusushi no Slow Life: Isekai ni Tsukurou Drug Store (2021)
Cute But Boring
I would consider this anime to be perfect if you are looking for a slow paced, relaxing, cute anime. There is no real plot to the story, and the characters do not really have any distinguishable characteristics or personalities to speak of. To be blunt, it is a really cliche series, and episodes are usually surrounded around a single thing, such as a full episode concerning the main character and a side character going to a store or going to a different town. If you like fast-paced comedy animes with a twist such as myself, this anime in my opinion does not fall within that genre. Despite the anime being "cute" in it's nature, I found all the episodes to be, for lack of better words, uninteresting and boring.
Guran Buru (2018)
FUNNIEST ANIME EVER!!!
This for me is still the best comedy anime I have ever watched. The fact that it takes place in college makes it somewhat stand out from the usual high school plot. The comedy is a little "dirty" and each episode is filled with some sort of crazy comedy twist. The facial expressions alongside the joke delivery and the characters themselves just combine beautifully. On top of that, the lifestyle is probably relatable to people who have a somewhat crazy college lifestyle. I am only giving this a 9/10 because I feel like towards the end of the series, it didn't have as much comedy as it had consistently had throughout the beginning. This anime is still GOLD in my opinion, and if you are a huge fan of the comedy genre like me, this will no doubt be up there somewhere on the top of your list. This is what I would describe as a MUST WATCH anime series.
The Bourne Identity (2002)
Timeless Classic Movie
I was born in 1999, so I didn't get to watch this movie until around 2015 when the NEW Bourne movie was announced. I consider the first movie to be the best of the five that were made. It was consistently entertaining, and throughout the movie, I was constantly feeling a certain thrill and sense of curiousity wondering what would happen next. I have watched the movie over five times, and as the title indicates, it really is a timeless film. This was the very first movie that got me into action movies, and it is a work of art. The only reason I am giving the movie a 9/10 is because the hand to hand combat scenes were not that good for me. It felt more like sound effects with an overuse of cutscenes, most likely because the actors don't actually have martial arts experience which makes it kind of unclear what is going on in the fights. I think fight scenes such as the ones in Jackie Chan movies would have made the movie perfect. At this point in time, it is my favorite action movie, and I have yet to see another action movie that trumps the Bourne Identity despite other films like John Wick coming quite close to it.
Horrible Bosses (2011)
Funny, But Slow
This movie can be summed up in three parts. As far as the beginning of the movie, it absolutely slaps in terms of comedic entertainment. The middle of the movie however is quite slow, and in order to avoid giving any spoilers away, I would say that the "preparation" takes quite a while. The ending however does have a few twists and unexpected results which are presented once again in a very cometic and satisfying manner. Overall, this movie was overall great, but I think it could have been better had more thought been put into adding more comedic material consistently throughout the movie, but that doesn't change the fact that I would recommend watching this if your looking for a good laugh.
Borat Subsequent Moviefilm: Delivery of Prodigious Bribe to American Regime for Make Benefit Once Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan (2020)
The First Movie Was Better
I am a huge fan of the comedy genre and the first Borat movie really was funny from beginning to end at least for me. In the 2020 version however, I was disappointed by how slow the plot moved, and the lack of any real comedy. I think it's fair to say that I did get a few great laughs throughout the movie, but unlike the first Borat movie which was pretty much entertaining and cometic continually, there are many parts in this movie where nothing is really going on, or where the comedy is continuously repeated several times which leaves you no longer finding it as comedic as you did the first time. I think it lack as much creativity as the first movie for sure, but overall, I would consider it somewhat entertaining if you've run out of comedy movies to watch.
Nope (2022)
TOO SLOW
I've been a fan of Jordan Peele and his work for years now watching his Comedy Central Show alongside some of his movies like Get Out. Unfortunately, this movie just didn't work for ME personally mostly because of how slow the plotline is, but also because of the lack of action or anything for that matter. I found myself wanting to stop watching the movie after about twenty minutes. While I watched the movie, what I saw in the first 45 minutes could have been summarized in about ten minutes. There weren't any real "scares" and although the cast is talented, it was really lackluster at least for me.
Tsuredure Children (2017)
Awesome But Short
For me, this is one of those animes that you just can't stop watching. Unfortunately, the episodes are only half the length that you would usually expect. All the characters have their individual personalities which makes the plot quite interesting and makes you want to consciously watch the next episode.
One thing I can say for sure is that you will pretty much have a smile on your face the whole time. I would describe this anime as a romantic and wholesome series. Rather than the cliché anime plotlines, this anime will have you rooting for the characters, and in essence, you feel attached to the anime itself. I would definitely recommend it if you are looking for a "feel good" anime.