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Reviews by: @nontispoileroilfinale Oggi vorrei consigliarvi una serie fantasy che ho amato. È ovvio a prima vista che non è una serie perfetta (e bisogna anche considerare il fatto che è del 2008), ma io l'ho divorata e penso sia l'unica serie che non mi stancherei mai di guardare. Parlo di Merlin, che narra le famose vicende di Merlino, Artù e i Cavalieri della Tavola Rotonda in chiave un po' diversa da come le conosciamo. Infatti, Merlino è coetaneo di Artù e i due passeranno da un rapporto di vero odio ad una bellissima amicizia che si svilupperà nel corso delle stagioni. Inutile dire che ciò che mi è piaciuto di più in questa serie è proprio la loro amicizia, così divertente e genuina e allo stesso tempo emozionante. Inoltre ho amato alla follia il personaggio di Merlino, che cresce tantissimo dalla prima alla quinta stagione. Merlino è un mago, ma la magia è probita a Camelot, perciò dovrà lavorare accanto ad Artù senza far scoprire il proprio segreto. Tutti i personaggi sono molto ben fatti, ben caratterizzati e delineati (alcuni vi faranno ridere tantissimo, altri vi faranno davvero arrabbiare e altri ancora innamorare). Anche il personaggio di Morgana ha un'evoluzione impressionante ed è indubbiamente uno dei personaggi più interessanti. Inoltre è una serie che racchiude in sé diverse emozioni. Prima di tutto è una serie davvero molto divertente. Ma è capace di far piangere (molto spesso) e di catturare l'attenzione dello spettatore nelle scene d'azione. Bisogna tenere presente il fatto che ormai è un po' vecchiotta, perciò gli effetti speciali non saranno proprio dei migliori, ma è secondo me un aspetto superfluo. Mi piace il fatto che ogni episodio racchiude una sua storia, ma allo stesso tempo sono tutti collegati tra di loro. Avrei tanto voluto una sesta stagione💔 Ma non temete, la serie si conclude, non rimane in sospeso! Inoltre è perfetta anche per chi ama le storie d'amore! Ginevra, Artù e Lancillotto non mancheranno. È a parer mio una serie che può essere apprezzata da tutti. Dai bambini, in quanto molto divertente e non violenta, fino agli adulti per la sua capacità di cattirare e far affezionare ai personaggi. La consiglio tantissimo! By @nontispoileroilfinale

Reviews by: @ls6_films A wealthy art gallery owner is haunted by her ex-husband’s novel, a violent thriller she interprets as a symbolic revenge tale - IMDb. This hugely intriguing and gripping story is packed full with symbolism and is definitely worth a few watches to unpack it all. The events that occur within the novel are truly harrowing and Aaron Taylor-Johnson’s portrayal of Ray is gut-wrenchingly sinister. Ford’s casting decisions were spot on and Michael Shannon also deserves a special mention for his performance as the hard-nosed but compassionate Andes, who for me stole the show! We can’t talk about Nocturnal Animals without mentioning the opening scene, one that grabs your attention right from the start. The women here display that one thing that Susan (Amy Adams) doesn’t have - freedom. They are breaking the cultural norms and challenge the audience to look at them for their beauty. I love an ambiguous ending in film and here the picture ends rather abruptly without much explanation. For me it was Edward (Jake Gyllenhaal’s) final act of revenge - leaving Susan to ponder what could’ve been. JW - 8/10 By @ls6_films

Reviews by: @movies_produce_memories BBFC rating: 18 | MPAA rating: R Directed by: Stephen Norrington Starring: Wesley Snipes, Stephen Dorff, Kris Kristofferson and N’Bushe Wright Blade: “You give Frost a message from me. You tell him it's open season on all suckheads.” Blade is an American superhero horror film. Based on the Marvel Comics superhero of the same name, it is the first installment of the Blade franchise. In the film, Blade is a Dhampir, a human with vampire strengths but not their weaknesses, who together with his mentor Abraham Whistler and hematologist Karen Jenson, fights against vampires, namely the exceptionally vicious Deacon Frost. Released on August 21, 1998, Blade was a commercial success, grossing $70 million at the U.S. box office, and $131.2 million worldwide. Despite mixed reviews from film critics, the film received a positive reception from audiences and has since garnered a cult following. Blade was a dark superhero film for its time. The success of Blade began Marvel's film success and set the stage for further comic book film adaptations. (Wikipedia) Blade is brutal, brash, bloody, gritty, slick, stylish and thrilling. It’s a great modern take on vampire mythology. It’s full of great, energetic fight sequences that have you gripped. Wesley Snipes makes a great hero. You feel safe when he’s around, especially with his smart-ass, wisecracking remarks. I watched Blade many times in the past while growing up. Just watched it this evening on 4K for the first time, and it’s never looked better. In fact, it looks spectacular. It’s hard to believe this is the same grainy film I used to watch on DVD. A lot of high contrast, particularly with all the black (there’s a lot! Costumes, weapons, cars). A lot of the CGI still holds up today as well. By @movies_produce_memories

Reviews by: @the_owlseyes “To be wealthy and honored in an unjust society is a disgrace” Confucius, The Analects PLOT "The Roy family is known for controlling the biggest media and entertainment company in the world. However, their world changes when their father steps down from the company" or "A rich and selfish family tries to keep the company afloat while figuring out a successor". SCRIPT This is an intense show. It's an in-depth character analysis of a wealthy family and the people who inhabit its world. At first it seems like a series which glamourize the iper-rich but, in fact, it's the one which shows their core, which is rotten and corrupted. It tells us that money don't grant happiness and autenticity. It's almost like wealth is the curse of all the Roy's. We're able to see how greed impacts the life of every person who comes into contact with this world or is born in it. Connor Roy is blinded by wealth. He's on another planet and everything doesn't have a real meaning for him. His partner, Willa, is with him just to feed of his ingenuity and influence and he isn't able to notice it. He's a joke who has lost every connection with reality. Greg Hirsch starts as a weedy do-nothing and ends up being a relevant member of the Waystar Royco just because he's related to Logan Roy. A character which shows us that, no matter what you do, there will always be someone who is related to someone else who will steal your spot. Tom Wambsgans is another leecher who uses his relationship with Shiv to keep himself in the family and don't lose his status. He's a douchebag who doesn't care about others and isn't able to notice that her wife is using him. Roman Roy is an arrogant, unstable guy who is under his father spell and doesn't have a real skill. He's also sexually limited, which could be related to the fact that he didn't grow up with a mother. Logan Roy is the misogynist, manipulative, outspoken and apathetic patriarch who is the main reason behind all the chaos which unfolds in the series. He's the reason behinf his sons behaviour and it's the character which I despised the most because I have the misfortune to have parents like that. Kendall Roy is the most sympathetic character and the one who tries to break free of his father's clutch and bring his siblings on his side. I identify a lot of with him because I understand and I know how's his situation. These series spoke to me through Kendall, maybe it will do the same with you with another character. Script: 9/10 ACTING The cast ensemble is perfect. Each actor is perfectly casted and imbues each character with a distinct and fascinating personality. I think that the best ones are Brian Cox and Mark Strong. The first one because he's able to portray a rough and hateable character with ease and charisma and the second one because he goes to such length to play his character that his colleagues find him a bit crazy. Kieran Culkin is surprising as the creepy, sexually restrained Roman Roy. He's so good at playing this arrogant and spiteful character. Maybe Sarah Snook, Alan Ruck and Nicholas Braun are the less interesting among the main cast because they're not given enough scenes to shine, even though they're pretty good as well. Matthew Macfayden goes against his usal typecasting and portrays a douchebag without confidence which is one of the most entertaining thing of this show. Even the secondary actors are good here. It's hard to find anything wrong with the acting here. Acting: 9/10 PHOTOGRAPHY Even though the series doesn't show amazing landscapes, it manages to offer us beautiful views of Manhattan and other locations which are visited or inhabited by the character. There is this sense of grandeur which permeates every scene and makes this show feel like an epic tale. Lights, Shadows and colours are used masterfully to enhance the pathos and drama and to hints at elements which will be relevant for the plot. Photography: 8/10 EDITING One of the main strengths of this show. The camera isn't dynamic but it's tilted, a lot. Usually this kind of technique is employed for action movies but here is used to increase tension and create some sort of excitement around events which regards the family. I would say that wide angles and zoom ins are used a lot too, but they are employed in an organic way because this show care about substance. In the end is all about framing. I think that overall is pretty satisfying. Editing: 8/10 SPECIAL EFFECTS There isn't much of them because the series is pretty grounded in reality. There isn't much left to say about this section. Special Effects: 6/10 SOUNDTRACK One of the best themes and soundtracks I've ever heard. I think that the Main Title is the crown jewel of this show because it defines its tone and has meaning. The blend of modern and classic music helps us understand the family's dynamics and what are their beliefs and ideas. The series offer a lot of variation of this single track and it's amazing. This show is top notch because this soundtrack exist. Soundtrack: 9/10 COSTUMES Well, at first doesn't seem to be anything interesting about them but after a while you'll understand that each character wears a certain kind of clothes and has a certain style to underline his personality in a different way. Sure, they aren't inventive or imaginative but in a way they're bonded to their character and it's good. Nonetheless it doesn't mean that this section is great, it's just decent and acceptable. Costumes: 6/10 CONCLUSION Script: 9/10 Acting: 9/10 Photography: 8/10 Editing: 8/10 Special Effects: 6/10 Soundtrack: 9/10 Costumes: 6/10 AVERAGE: 7,85 An amazing series which will keep you on the edge of your sets and show you that money aren't the solution. Director: Mark Mylod Screenplay: Jesse Armstrong Cast: Hiam Abbass, Nicholas Braun, Brian Cox, Kieran Culkin, Peter Friedman, Natalie Gold, Matthew Macfadyen, Alan Ruck, Parker Sawyers, Sarah Snook, Jeremy Strong, Rob Yang, Dagmara Domińczyk, Arian Moayed, J. Smith-Cameron, Justine Lupe, David Rasche, Fisher Stevens Soundtrack: Nicholas Britell Running Time: 60 minutes By @the_owlseyes

Reviews by: @tuseptimoarte Esta serie dirigida por Alex de la Iglesia, fue estrenada a finales del año pasado. La verdad, que se le dió muchísima publicidad, y mucha gente la vió. Yo tardé algo más en verla, pero también me uní al club ☺️. Por eso, hoy os traigo la reseña de esta serie, por si hay algún rezagado que aún no la haya visto. Sinceramente la serie me gustó bastante 👍🏻, muy en la línea de este director. Y es que si tienes dudas antes de empezarla, tienes que tener claro que te vas a encontrar un Alex de la Iglesia en estado puro 💀. Es por eso, que la serie resulta tan distinta a lo que estamos acostumbrados a ver en las series sobre todo españolas. Además, te vas a encontrar un reparto maravilloso, con actores de la categoría de Miguel Ángel Silvestre o Megan Montaner 👌🏻. Sinceramente, para mi merece la pena ver la serie, puesto que ante todo resulta muy entretenida. Si tengo que sacarle un pero, no tengo dudas, y es que el final no fue plato de buen gusto para mi, creo que se excedieron demasiado ☹️. Por lo que se sabe hasta ahora, están preparando una nueva temporada, así que habrá que ver como deciden continuar esta historia. Bueno, si ya has visto esta serie déjame en los cometarios tu opinión, me encanta leeros ❤️⬇️. 🎥 Sinopsis: Judas traicionó a Jesucristo por 30 monedas de plata. 2000 años más tarde, una de ellas aparece en un pueblo remoto de España, desencadenando una serie de fuerzas sobrenaturales que amenazan con destapar secretos del Vaticano y aniquilar a la raza humana. En medio de todo estará el padre Vergara, un exorcista, boxeador y ex convicto exiliado en una parroquia del pequeño pueblo donde aparece la moneda. Vergara quiere olvidar y ser olvidado, pero sus enemigos lo encontrarán muy pronto... Cuando Vergara es relacionado con una serie de fenómenos paranormales ocurridos en el pueblo, Paco, el ingenuo alcalde, y Elena, una inquieta veterinaria, tratarán de desvelar los secretos de su pasado y el significado de la antigua moneda que Vergara mantiene oculta. (FILMAFFINITY) ⏰ Duración: 8 episodios (Segunda temporada en preproducción) ⭐ Valoración: 7/10. ➡️ Disponible en @hbomaxes. By @tuseptimoarte

Reviews by: @natsfilmreview (Plot) Sparks fly when spirited Elizabeth Bennet meets single, rich, and proud Mr. Darcy. But Mr. Darcy reluctantly finds himself falling in love with a woman beneath his class. Can each overcome their own pride and prejudice? (Review) 9/10. 🎬This is an absolute gem of a film which perfectly emulates the life and relationship of Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy as per the book of the same title by Jane Austen. 🎬The cinematography is on point and it really adds much beauty to the story portrayed. I particularly enjoyed the scenes showing the statues of Pemberley, and of course the final foggy sunrise scene! 🎬The background music is also amazing with plenty of piano based scores enhancing the mood of the film. 🎬The costumes and hairstyles do give the regency era essence but I feel like they could have been slightly more accurate. But regardless they are very gorgeous. 🎬I also feel like this film has a perfect balance of both humorous and serious scenes. Mr. Bingley and Mr. Collins provided plenty of amusing scenes whilst Elizabeth and Darcy provided all the drama! I definitely feel that this film is pretty accurate to the book and it definitely is worth the watch to those who are interested in period dramas! (Ps. It literally has one of the best examples of the enemies to lovers trope 😉) By @natsfilmreview

Reviews by: @_gameing_dude Story: Its plot takes place one century after the events of Rayman Origins. Rayman, Globox and the Teensies have been sleeping for a century. During that time, the Bubble Dreamer's nightmares grew in strength and numbers, and so has the Magician who has split into 5 "Dark Teensies". Rayman and friends are awakened by their friend Murfy who tells them about the bad news, and tells them that the 10 princesses of the landand the Teensies have been captured by the nightmares and the Dark Teensies. Gameplay: This is the best platformer game i have ever played.The controls nice tight and smoot.The levels and world are just amazing.Its not you typical jungel desert fire level no you have a world that is based on castel and dragons the next feels like a spy movie and then your trown in a food world. Visuals: The game looks great it kinda gives me a bookstory vibe.Every animation is nicely done and every charater and enemy feels alive.Yes this is a 2d platformer but the bosses are 3d and it blands nicely with everything else. I really enjoyed Rayman Legends.It was nice to play a game where you jump and collect stuff rather then kill everyone.Rayman Legends gets a.... 10/10 By @_gameing_dude_

Reviews by: @thereviewofeverything Starring: Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway, Jessica Chastain, Mackenzie Foy, Michael Caine, Matt Damon, Casey Affleck, John Lithgow, Topher Grace and Timothée Chalamet. When Earth becomes inhabitable, a group of people head off into space on an interstellar journey to find their new home. I've recently been getting into Christopher Nolan's stuff and after The Dark Knight and Inception my expectations were incredibly high and I'm glad Nolan did not disappoint. The story and plot of the film is really well written and though obviously the scientific part is not perfect it is very close (probably due to the fact Nolan worked with Dr. Kip Thorne for advice) and it's not like I'm in any qualifications to say what's right and wrong. The visual effects were probably the best I've seen ever. I'd say Avatar falls behind, just because it perfectly showed how big everything was. I was only watching this on a laptop but I could feel the immensity of the waves on Miller's planet which has never happened to me before. It really made you invested and I was on the edge of my toes because it felt like I was really there. And even everything else was so beautiful. The acting was amazing. I'd seen a gif of McConaughey crying before and thought, "oh, someone must have died" but then I watched it and it instead it was him crying because he'd missed 23 years of his kid's lives? That hurt. And it was a great plot twist too. The music was by Hand Zimmer of course so naturally it was fantastic. Very 'space-y' vibes going on. I will say at the end when it turned out Cooper was basically going back in time, I will admit, I didn't like it too much because everything else felt realistic enough but time travel not so much. But it was still a really good ending. Personally, Interstellar is wonderful but it definitely is my least favourite Nolan movie so far (which doesn't mean anything bad because it was amazing just that the others were somehow even more amazing). Very happy with this film, definitely recommend. 9.5/10 By @thereviewofeverything

Reviews by: @movie_pill 인간은 생각하고 판단하고 결정하는 존재이며 각기 지니고 있는 본인의 자유의지가 충분한 존재이다. 최근 직장 내 코로나 확진자가 발생해서 딱 하루 출근하지 않고 집에만 있었는데, 주말에는 집에 있는게 답답하지 않았음에도 하루 격리되어 나갈 수 없다는 상황이 되니 그렇게 답답할 수가 없었다. 구혼작전에서의 아킴도 비슷한 느낌이었을듯 싶다. 물론, 그 누구도 쉽게 누릴 수 없는 그 모든 것들을 왕자라는 이유 하나로 누리게 되었지만, 온실속의 화초처럼 자라며 자유의지를 박탈당하는 꼴이 되기도 했으니 얼마나 답답했을까 그에게 신붓감을 본인이 선택한다는 것은 그만큼 중요한 마지막 자유의지의 표현이었겠지..! 이마저 국왕인 아버지의 선택대로 갔다면, 더이상 자유가 없되 남들이 우러러보는 금으로 만든 조각상같은 삶에 될것같다는 생각이 들었을테니 개인적으로도 나를 사랑해주는 여자친구, 나중에 만날 아내는 조건이 아닌 서로만을 보며 사랑하는 사이가 되었으면 좋겠지만 나도모르게 상대방의 외적 모습이나 조건을 보게되는 모습을 보며 참 쉽지 않다고 생각하는데, 이 영화 보면서 저런 사랑을 하고싶다는 생각을 많이 하게되었다.. 약간의 반성은 덤. 미국 변두리로 넘어간 아킴의 모습을 보면 그 지역 사람들과는 매치되지 않는 조금 다른 고상한 단어선택, 엉뚱함과 밝게 웃는 모습에 같이 웃을 수 있는 나름대로 기분좋은 영화다! 다만 초중반까지는 정말 좋은 영화였지만 끝마무리를 얼렁뚱땅 지은느낌이라 그부분이 가장 아쉬웠다. 아킴과 리사, 국왕과 왕비 혹은 리사의 아버지와의 감정선이 풀어지는 일련의 과정 등도 다루면 더 좋았을텐데 .. 좋은 영화라 급마무리된 느낌이 더욱 아쉽다 ㅠㅠ 뭐가됐든 행복하세요 아킴! 리사! By @movie_pill

Reviews by: @michaels_movie_bay 4/5 A brash comedian and an angelic opera singer experience marital bliss and woe as they attempt to navigate the cutthroat world of showbiz. This film is unclassifiable, bending genre and tone from one scene to the next. Annette is a musical psychological drama—an unlikely mashup of genres—and it is not as much enjoyed as experienced. And though it is a musical, it is certainly not a traditional one. A majority of the story is sung-through, and the songs—written by synth-pop duo Sparks—nod to the dissonant and operatic stylings of Stephen Sondheim and Andrew Lloyd Weber. In its own bizarre way, Annette tackles some weighty issues. Jealousy, fame, child-rearing, exploitation, abuse, and a me-too subplot are all addressed like I have never seen before. Annette is weird, unsettling, disturbing, and likely inaccessible to many viewers because of both its relentlessly odd approach to the narrative and songs that candidly do not please the ears. Adam Driver continues to be one of the most diverse and impressive modern performers and his weird turn as Henry McHenry in this film confirms his versatility. However, I am not convinced he should ever attempt a musical again. Marion Cotillard continues to shine and her voice is well suited to this particular rock opera. Simon Helberg is also effective in his role. The performances are all hyper-exaggerated and over the top, intentional choices to highlight the themes each character represents. Annette is certainly not a movie for everyone, but it is masterfully directed, with phenomenal camerawork and long takes that highlight the talent of everyone involved. It is brimming with symbolism and subtext with absolutely no sense of subtlety. This film stuck with me, haunting me, forcing me to reckon with its weird scenes and concepts. Check this one out if you are in the mood for a very unconventional cinematic experience. Hot take: I never want to watch this movie again, but I cannot stop thinking about it. By @michaels_movie_bay

Reviews by: @thereviewofeverything Starring: Benedict Cumberbatch, Martin Freeman, Mark Gatiss, Rupert Graves and Andrew Scott. In this modern take on Arthur Conan Doyle's famous detective, Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson solve crimes in central London in the mid 2000's. I can't remember what made me decide to watch this series but I'm really glad I did. I'd never been big into Sherlock Holmes, the only movie I'd seen was Holmes & Watson which doesn't really count. If anyone else wants to give the whole Sherlock Holmes franchise a try, I'd say the BBC series is a good place to start. I think this has one of the greatest pilot episodes ever. I'd never been so hooked on a show before. It's genuinely very smart and witty. Most crime shows have fairly obvious endings and even if I couldn't guess them they're aren't very outside of the box but Sherlock doesn't fall into that category. The cases are actually intriguing and surprisingly logical. I love the way Sherlock analyzes people because I've never seen that done before. John Watson was really good in the show as well as the more humane side of the partnership and was very funny to watch. Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman did excellently in their roles and even though I haven't watched RDJ's Holmes yet, I can't imagine anyone else playing the characters. There are a few things I don't like however. Jim Moriarty seems...kind of like an idiot. Well, not an idiot per say but he doesn't seem intelligent. They kind of forced him into a Joker-like role and it doesn't work. Andrew Scott was good in the role from Season 2 and onwards but at the start I didn't like him (which annoys me a little because as an Irish person I want Irish actors to get a good rep but if it's not working, it's not working). And my other problem is Season 3. It's very confusing for me to rate it because though that season was hilarious and I couldn't stop laughing every episode, it didn't really feel like Sherlock. They made him a bit of a buffoon and not very Sherlock-y if that makes any sense. But then Season 4 - what a finale! It was so emotional, first Mary, then Sherlock in ep2 and finding out about Redbeard? It almost made me cry. It was so sad! And the music really helped! I also forgot to mention S2E3 was a brilliant episode, my second favourite. The phone call...ugh, the waterworks were going like Niagara falls. A truly intelligent and excellent show. 9/10 By @thereviewofeverything

Reviews by: @natsfilmreview (plot) While searching for her missing mother, intrepid teen Enola Holmes uses her sleuthing skills to outsmart big brother Sherlock and help a runaway lord. (Rating and Review) 9/10 🎬I honestly didn't expect to enjoy this film as much as I do, as the standard is set high by numerous other sherlock Holmes adaptions. But with this film, I was pleasantly surprised at how good it is. 🎬This film has an exciting plot, with so many unexpected twists and turns. The filming style is aesthetic and very unusual, with the character of Enola constantly breaking the fourth wall. 🎬There is a nice balance of both serious and humerous moments in this film such as when Enola keeps bribing people to swap clothes with her and when she escapes from both Mycroft and the finishing school. 🎬The characters of Enola and Tewksbury work surprisingly well together, even though they are both very different from each other. 🎬I didn't feel that the soundtrack was memorable which was slightly disappointing. One thing I did like was how many different outfits and hairstyles Enola wears as it feels very realistic. 🎬I also really loved how initially the plot was about Enola finding her mother, but how we later come to realise that it was more about Enola finding her own independence and sense of self, as we later learn that her mother left to aid the suffragette movement, further empowering that motive. 🎬All in all, this is a very enjoyable film and I definitely recommend it to those who enjoy adventure/mystery/period dramas. By @natsfilmreview

Reviews by: @damoroso4 Psychonauts 2 Console: Ps4/ Xbox One Release: August 25th 2021 Psychonauts 2 isn't an easy game to explain. Sure, I could say it's a 3D platformer. A throwback to the golden age of platformers. It has plenty of collectables, challenging platforming sections, and bright; colourful environments. But that's describing a whole raft of games from the genre isn't it? So what exactly, if anything, sets Psychonauts 2 apart from the others? Well for starters; this game features some of the most innovative, memorable and extraordinary level designs I've ever seen in a platformer. From navigating the insides of a giant mouth (yep, you read that right!), to riding an indoor theme park attraction, to hopping and gliding around giant flowers and camper vans from the swinging 60's. For sheer variation, it gets no better than this. It's a real delight for the senses. An incredible blend of colours, sights and sounds, both wacky and wonderful in equal measure. The story picks up directly after events in Psychonauts 1, an old Ps1 game that didn't sell particularly well, but garnered a cult following thanks to it's incredibly unusual premise. For those that didn't play the 1st one though- don't panic- the game does a good job of recapping events so that newcomers to the franchise will be able to enjoy it just as much as returning fans. Raz, the protagonist, is a member of the Psychonauts, a group of individuals with the ability to travel directly into your mind and navigate through your thoughts in order to understand what makes a person tick. With Raz now granted access to the Psychonauts HQ, it's not long before he stumbles across a conspiracy and the plot spirals hugely out of control quickly after that. To talk more about the story would spoil it, and this game is best experienced knowing as little as possible about the plot. Raz's journey will see his powers grow exponentially as he explores more minds and unlocks stronger, more useful abilities. He does this by collecting various trinkets from the levels; and exchanging them for experience points and new skills. Powers such as telekinesis; the ability to slow down time, and astral projection, all prove invaluable over the course of the campaign. You'll have your favourites, for sure; but without alternating between all of these powers you won't be able to progress. The game does an incredible job at making good use of the abilities Raz gains, and making you think about when and how to use them. Despite the fact that it's a fairly linear narrative, the game does offer you a little bit of choice in terms of what order to tackle things in. There are even a few side quests thrown in too, should you want to extend the roughly 15 hour experience a little further. The platforming segments strike the perfect balance between challenging and fun. You'll never find yourself doing the same thing twice. One minute you're rail grinding, the next you're hurtling down a track on a giant bowling ball trying to keep your balance. Combat is clearly not the main focus of the game; but nevertheless it handles well enough. Some of the late game battles can get a little hectic though. Once they are all unlocked, Raz has 8 powers to use. Bad news though- you can only map 4 of them to your controls at any one time. This leaves the other 4 inaccessible unless you open a menu, and switch them over. If this sounds frustrating, that's because it is! Especially because of the fact the game actively encourages you to use all 8 powers regularly. On the whole though, it doesn't detract too much from the overall experience. The bosses, for the most part, are just plain brilliant. Aside from the final boss; who i found to be really underwhelming, the other bosses were fun, challenging and perfectly designed. During the adventure, it's not just your platforming and combat skills that will be put to the test. Your problem solving skills, and even your memory will be tested too. One incredible section sees you having to traverse a difficult kitchen-type environment complete with giant blender; giant boiling pot and plenty of other contraptions in order to cook various recipes. You do this by carrying the ingredients to their respective areas and actually cooking them- e.g, boiling an egg, or chopping a strawberry up. This sounds bizarre and even a little ridiculous, but when you play through it you will realise the developers have done an incredible job of pulling it off in a way that feels fresh and exciting. This segment serves to epitomise everything good about Psychonauts 2 and has to be played through to be fully appreciated. The world is split between real life locations, and segments which take place inside various characters' heads. You can clearly see the game's creators wanted to ensure there is a definitive difference between the two types of worlds, with the inside of minds being bizarre and unpredictable; and the real world environments being lively and full of discovery. Great care has been taken to ensure that every single character, from the main cast to supporting NPC's, is memorable and unique. From their incredible visuals designs all the way to their voice acting, which boasts the likes of Jack Black and Elijah Wood amongst it's talented cast. The soundtrack is on point too, with each area's music perfectly harmonising with it's theme. It's top shelf stuff, and the Developers Double Fine deserve heaps of praise for making this come together so wonderfully, especially for a project that started out as a crowdfunding campaign. We play games to escape the toils and responsibilities of daily life. To lose ourselves in vast, unique worlds full of things to do and see. No game epitomises this better than Psychonauts 2. It's truly a delight to play through. From start to finish, it weaves it's magic and ensures you will have an experience you won't forget in a hurry. The good - Some of the best level design you will ever see in a platformer - Memorable characters and excellent voice acting - Varied abilities with a neat and tidy upgrade system - Variation ensures there is never a dull moment The not so good - Can only map 4 of your abilities to buttons at a time, despite needing quick access to all 8 of them - Final boss is an anticlimax Verdict: 8.8/10 By @damoroso4

Reviews by: @cinetvin4parole Set in the late 1960s, in a period of struggles and riots, this film by Sydney Sibilia (former director of the successful trilogy "I can stop when I want"), produced by Matteo Rovere tells the true story of the Isola delle Rose. The young Giorgio Rosa (masterfully played as always by Elio Germano) is a recent engineering graduate, just left by his girlfriend Gabriella (Matilda De Angelis) and in a constant state of struggle against the society of the time. One fine day, above all to demonstrate to his now ex, he decides to take it easy and creates an independent island, yes a beautiful island off the coast of Rimini and outside Italian territorial waters. And he does it at night, he builds it from scratch and not only that, this island will have a language, a currency, and he will try to obtain official recognition that will take him all the way to Strasbourg. In a short time it will become a real tourist destination and it will start to be quite uncomfortable for the institutions. This is the plot in summary, an incredible well-constructed story, to which, however, it must be said that some parts are obviously very fictionalized. There are numerous awards, very good Matilda De Angelis and Fabrizio Bentivoglio, in the cast among others also Luca Zingaretti, Christian Ginepro and Leonardo Lidi. A 🆅🅾🆃🅾 7 to this beautiful film, currently available on the Netflix platform, which leaves a beautiful message for those who still have the desire to change something in this society. By @cinetvin4parole

Reviews by: @movie_produce_memories BBFC rating: 12 | MPAA rating: PG-13 Directed by: Zack Snyder Starring: Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, Jesse Eisenberg, Gal Gadot, Diane Lane, Laurence Fishburne, Holly Hunter and Jeremy Irons Lex Luthor: [looks at a picture of angels vs demons] “That should be upside down. We know better now, don't we? Devils don't come from hell beneath us. No, they come from the sky.” Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice is an American superhero film based on the DC Comics characters Batman and Superman. It is a follow-up to Man of Steel (2013) and the second installment in the DC Extended Universe. In the film, criminal mastermind Lex Luthor manipulates Batman into a preemptive battle with Superman, with whom Luthor is transfixed. (Wikipedia) Just to put it out there, I am way ‘behind’ on superhero films, both DC and Marvel. For years they haven’t really ticked my boxes or been what I’m after. However, the mood struck me and I found Batman v Superman really enjoyable. I like how the first hour is quite restrained, setting the groundwork for the rest of the film. The action then becomes a lot of fun. The Batman fight sequences are like something out of a comic book, or one of the Arkham games. I love Hans Zimmer’s Lex Luthor’s theme, and the Wonder Woman theme, it’s one of the most rousing pieces of movie soundtrack! By @movie_produce_memories

Reviews by: @_gameing_dude Story: Doctor Eggman attacks a city, and Sonic sets out to stop him.Upon arriving he is attacked by Infinite, a mercenary transformed by the power of the Phantom Ruby from Sonic Mania.Infinite defeats Sonic, and he is taken prisoner aboard the Death Egg.Without Sonic, the land is left without a defender, and Eggman, with the help of his robots, Infinite, Shadow the Hedgehog, Chaos, Zavok, and Metal Sonic, manages to conquer the world within 6 months.Knuckles the Echidna forms a resistance force with Tails, the Chaotix, Amy Rose, Silver the Hedgehog, Rouge the Bat and a survivor of Eggman's attack whom they nickname the Rookie (the custom avatar). Gameplay: When i comes to gameplay there are 3 level types.First there is modern sonic fast like always but for me this time you only have to press the boost button und you win you dont even turn cornes anymore he does that for you.Then there is classic sonic he just feels way off he barely gets any speed and when he jumps he just feels so heavy.And at last there is the custom avatar stages which are ok i guess. Visuals: The game looks ok.There are cutscenes in this game but before something interesting can happen they switch to dialogue bubbles.When i comes to the leves all of them are short in my opinion maybe there are 2 or 3 great stages thats all. Lucky me i got this game for free when it was on PS plus because man i wouldnt buy this in stores.The story is something that we havent seen yet but i think they didnt use it right.We never see how much Eggman has control over the world.On the other side the story tries to hard to take it self serious like they say "sonic was tortured" but in the next scene hes ok laughing like always like come on thats not good story telling.There are some things i liked the custom avatar its a great idea and you can really customize him.I also thought that the music was ok.But in the end i think its a bad game.Sonic Forces gets a..... 3/10 By @_gameing_dude_

Reviews by: @ls6_films The film follows the struggles of local Boston private investigator. Patrick Kenzie and his girlfriend Angie Gennaro, in their attempts to locate a missing young girl. Kenzie, played by Casey Affleck, is continually plagued by the case and won’t stop at anything to bring justice to his hometown. It is one of the most original thrillers I have seen in a long time as it begins as one thing and completely morphs as the film progresses. The narrative weaved by director Ben Affleck, brother of the lead actor, is suspenseful and well paced whilst packing some truly surprising twists. I love the way the film is set as the audience is really able to grasp the idea of what it means to call a certain place home. Casey Affleck is excellent in his role and he continues to be one of my favourite actors working today, he can count this along with great performances in Manchester by the Sea Good Will Hunting and Interstellar. Morgan Freeman’s role is certainly an interesting one in this film and it is great to see him play a different sort of character and Ed Harris is at his brooding best. I loved the way this film makes you think and keeps you thinking long after it has finished. Kenzie’s moral rigidity leads him to making an ultimately contentious ethical decision and leaves the audience wondering if they would do the same. A great watch and certainly up there as one of my favourite thrillers. JC - 7.5/10 By @ls6_films

Reviews by: @warlioncomics X-men Legacy is great Professor X & Sinister run Carey truly wrote a professor X who is complicated & we would love & hate at the same time X facing cyclops is one of the most satisfying panels in the comic as it’s X’s favorite son confronting him about all his actions & manipulations & kicking his a$$ Reading this run after the HoxPox makes me angrier about the current era , I keep talking about the current era needing to connect to other stuff in the Marvel universe & I never noticed that the era (with the exception of some stuff like Hickman’s & Ewing’s) lacks connections to old x books and lacks the enjoyment that these books had One of the funniest things about this era is how many fans received the Cable book by calling it a bad book or criticizing it a lot , because it’s one of the books that progressed well in terms of storytelling & having multiple plots that were concluded throughout the whole run & not kept in stasis like plot’s in Excalibur or plots that we never saw resolved before they were forgotten like in X-Force Anyway I’m starting to branch into multiple topics which isn’t good because I may keep this up all night This is a great run that will impact the current era in many ways (whenever the plots get explored) and I recommend checking out if you haven’t By @warlioncomics

Reviews by: @kevinfilmreviews Rating: 8 out of 10 Thanks to @betty_busters I decided to give The Killing of a Sacred Deer from 2017 a watch on Netflix! Oh my goodness... this one is a doozy. First off, the performances are hard to analyze, but also absurdly mesmerizing. It features a terrific cast with Colin Farrell, Nicole Kidman, and Barry Keoghan, but their dialogue and maneurisms are so straightforward and odd. This was obviously intentional, so it is extremely impressive to me that they were able to pull this type of dialogue off and actually have it feel like a perfect fit for the film. The way these characters spoke was so distinct that it was honestly unsettling and uncomfortable at times. Right off the bat, we are introduced to an odd relationship between Farrell's Steven and Keoghan's Martin. This is further explained and uncovered as the film progresses, ultimately leading to a sinister reveal. I really enjoyed how the audience was kept in the dark about certain events until about halfway through the flick, when they finally showcase what is truly going on. The mystery adds an abundance of tension, as there is this feeling that something catastrophic could happen any second. I have to applaud Yorgos Lanthimos for going as dark as he did in this flick. There are several scenes that are equally visually striking and absolutely horrifying to look at that have engraved themselves in my head. The ending was bold and ultimately hit a homerun on shock value. This is a really underrated horror film and you should check it out if you haven't already! I'm definitely going to have to pick this one up on blu-ray! Have you seen The Killing of a Sacred Deer? What did you think of it? By @kevinfilmreviews

Or like my friends and I like to call it "Luz Moribunda" is an amazing experience. We were finally able to finish this game, we played the whole thing in co-op mode and it was pretty darn fun. The first 15 minutes of the game is a basic tutorial you only can play in single player. After that, you unlock the co-op mode and your friends can join your game. Interestingly enough, we were able to play the whole campaign in co-op mode but the final mission and Boss the game forces you to play it in single player, for some unknown reason to us we had to part ways at the end and face the ending on our own. The final boss was surprisingly easy, much more easy than the rest of the game bosses, or even the mini bosses, for the matter... I mean, you practically don't event fight the guy, the game starts a quick time event where you only have to press the right button during a cinematic sequence to beat the game. I have to say it was a bit disappointing, specially because to fight this bastard you need to climb a huge half-finished skyscraper, while you listen the guy yelled at you. Overall, I really enjoyed this game and me and me mates are now going for the DLC to continue the story because this game has A LOT of content. Have you finished Dying Light? Did you like it? Let me know in the comment section below. And as always... No matter what, never stop #gaming

Reviews by: @cinemashivers 'Army of Thieves' is a prequel to Zack Snyder's 'Army of the Dead', and follows Ludwig Dieter - the fabulous safecracker who was definitely the highlight of AotD. Even though Army of the Dead didn't do much to impress me, I had some hope for this prequel as I loved seeing Matthias Schweighöfer on screen. While it definitely succeeded in some areas, it also struggled with many of the same issues AotD had. The plot is straightforward and feels like a repetition of so many other heist movies. But what this movie does right is the way it deals with its characters. Schweighöfer and Nathalie Emmanuel are definitely the highlights of the film. Their chemistry on screen is great and their characters are very well written. The comedy is also executed well and makes the film genuinely enjoyable to watch. The cinematography is also a strong point in this film and the action scenes were better than I expected them to be. However, as with all heist movies, the film was terribly predictable. Just like with AotD, you can't help but feel a bit frustrated that the filmmakers couldn't create some form of twist to make the film stand out from its repetitive genre. Another similarity to AotD is that while some characters were fleshed out well, others were extremely one-dimensional to the point that they were exhausting to watch on screen. It also doesn't help that this film is a prequel. You know where Dieter ends up in AotD, so you know the outcome of this film before you're going into it. It almost makes you wonder why they even made this movie in the first place when it doesn't even really matter in the long run. However, even though the movie has nothing to offer story-wise, it is still very enjoyable, and at times it can also be hilarious. By @cinemashivers

Reviews by: @conorfilmreviews 9/10 - Directed By: Ryan Coogler - Cast: Michael B. Jordan, Melonie Diaz, Ariana Neal, Octavia Spencer - Distributed By: The Weinstein Company From the beginning of the film the audience are presented with real life footage of an awful event that happened to Oscar Grant III. A man who was wrongfully killed and stolen away from his family "because of an officers misjudgement" is how the officer described it (which I'm hoping everyone watching this film knows that this is completely false) . We only hear the gunshot from this footage and the audience see nothing more than a cut to black. This footage alone tells the audience that not only is this a very serious film but that they are about to be informed on a very important issue. I don't want to spend this review talking too much about the filmmaking side of this piece, and instead want to talk about the representation and ideology that this film holds. This film doesn't attempt to excite audiences, it doesn't use comedy to move past the serious tone that it lays down so brilliantly... If the film did either of these things it would be incredibly ignorant. Instead, the film allows the audience to get to know Oscar and learn about both his struggles and happy moments he has in life. I think what is so amazing about this film is that it has the power to allow audiences to identify with this individual and see a part of themselves in him when he's doing the simplest of things such as kiss his partner, hold his daughter, and celebrate his mum's birthday. All of these things are small but beautiful moments which makes it all the more worse when this person is stolen of ever experiencing it again. This film was incredibly moving, and it's a massive credit to both the writing of the characters and the actors performing in these roles. Michael B. Jordan is amazing as usual and performs his heart out from beginning to end in a film that should definitely be spoken about more. There are other notable performances such as Octavia Spencer who plays the caring and hopeful mum, once again, making our hearts break when hers is crushed. By @conorfilmreviews

Reviews by: @brofilmcriticwnie @not_a_show @rodriguezone3 [Spoiler Alert] Title: Cobra Kai (Season 4) Year: 2021 Rating: 8/10 First of all, I want to say that I absolutely loved this season, although I had somewhat higher expectations for some reason. This season is probably about the same par as season 3, in my opinion. The biggest adoration I had for this season was the complete comparisons between Miyagi Do and Cobra Kai/Eagle Fang. Specifically both of their understanding that BOTH their styles can work sometimes, and the fact that obtaining them both better, it's always better to have balance, and that's what Miyagi-Do is all about, even if you think its wrong. I loved that Daniel finally, by the end, understood that his way is not the only way, and that there can be more, and Sam is a symbol of that. Speaking of that, it was pleasing to see the idea of making YOUR OWN STYLE, which is what Sam does. Also, Cobra Kai learning Miyagi-Do Karate was an interesting tactic, learning their moves so they can beat their moves, what a powerplay play. Except I wish one factor came into play, the fact that learning Miyagi-Do may bring peace and tranquility to the student's minds, therefore less aggression, which didn't happen, although that can be explained by Robby only explaining Miyagi-Do's moves, and not life/soul teachings. Again and again, I love the relevance of Star Wars within Cobra Kai. They're so similar, even though, because of the amount of side changes with the characters, it's hard to perfectly pinpoint which character is who, especially because a lot of characters resemble the same character in Star Wars. Of course, another thing that has to be said in Season 4 of Cobra Kai, I pretty much love every scene that Terry Silver is in. It was just so great to see his character again. Knowing that, I was still slightly dissapointed by his character, I was expecting more of the Terry Silver we knew and fell in love with, the craziness, the manipulation, the energy. I am aware of the time that's passed and the need to make it realistic, but still, I wanted more of that. I also liked that they hid they hid the insanity of Terry Silver in Karate Kid III by his constant bumps of cocaine, which is a common theme is ex-soldiers. I was very interested by the damaging relationship between Terry and Kreese, therefore I saw something coming where Terry would betray him by the end. That was a smart play, but I do believe Kreese belongs in jail anyway. That reminds me, I found it interesting that Kreese wasn't all evil this season/near the end. I'm happy they did something different rather than just being his repetitive war-like mindset. It's true that Johnny Lawrence is his weakness. It was an original way to go story-wise, to make Kreese less of a villain than Terry, and allow Tory to choose how she wants to fight, rather than repeating history and telling her to do something disrespectful like he told Johnny. A specific moment I HAVE to mention in this season was the scene where Miguel found Johnny drunk on the floor in his flat, and took him to the bed, where Johnny speaks about him trying his hardest to be a good father to Miguel, having to deal with his father troubles when he was younger. Then, Miguel says he loves him, and Johnny replies "I love you, Robby", emphasising the idea that Robby put in his head earlier, that Johnny is just trying to be a good father to Miguel to make him feel better for messing up with Robby, which obviously isn't true, he loves Miguel. But, I just wanted to say that that scene was, in my opinion, the best scene in the entire season. It broke my heart, especially because of the recent exploration of Miguel's and Johnny's father-son bond. AND Xolo Marideuna's (Miguel) acting in that scene was PERFECTION, that was the best acting he's had, the pure emotion in his face got me. This leads me to saying how Miguel was on a completely different path to everyone else this season, I saw he was having some spiritual problems, in a way, his heart wasn't in it, he wasn't focusing on things elsewhere, which is why I love the arc Miguel is going to go on in Season 5, to find his father in Mexico (who's repeatedly been told is a very, very bad man), and that's going to cause problems with Johnny, as he sees himself as a father to Miguel, meeting Miguel's father is going to be big. There are theories out there that his father could be Mike Barnes, but I don't think so at all, I think he's a new character. But Mike Barnes will come into it in the future. Eli's arc was much better this season too, he slightly shed his "hawk" persona, due to his loss of confidence and charisma, he even got the point of quitting Karate. His arc can moderately be named a redemption arc, but done very minimally and unfocused on. I loved the moment where he got his confidence back when Moon kissed him, and he easily won against Kyler without getting hit once. His fight against Robby was legendary, primarily because they both shown each other respect fighting this time, and they are quite equal, they both know Miyagi-Do and Cobra Kai, each one each lesser than the other. I always wanted Eli to be a champion in the tournament, so it's perfect that they did. Daniel's son (Anthony) had a much bigger part this season, which I vastly appreciated, I like that he was the bully this time, which connected well to Daniel's speculation of being the bullying, except way more obvious. Although, it was clear that Anthony didn't necessarily want to bully him, it was just him trying to fit in with his friends (which, by the way, I hate that one kid with the curly hair). I'm happy they shown the psychological aspect of Anthony's behaviour due to his family life, which made complete sense, being in a rich, spoiled family, it can make him like this, which Daniel and Amanda should have realised sooner. Of course, Daniel started from the bottom up, like some people in Cobra Kai, which begs me to say there's a big theme of social class, from lower and higher, going from higher to lower. As much as Anthony shouldn't have bullied, I do like him, or the idea of him, being Daniel's son. I hope his arc in the next season is becoming the best fighter he's supposed to be, just like Miyagi said when he was born. By the ending of Cobra Kai when Daniel was at Miyagi's grave, I wasn't expecting Chozen to be there, instead I was expecting Hilary Swank's "Julie Pierce" from 'The Next Karate Kid', who I have no doubt in my mind Daniel knows, considering I believe Daniel and Julie would have met some time, most likely at Miyagi's funeral. So, it would be amazing to see her in the game, as much as I hated the movie with my heart. Her character would be a good addition. Now, I'm certain to believe that this is the end of the All Valley Tournament in all of the Karate Kid-Cobra Kai universe, considering our characters will be older now, and the drama is greater than the tournament now. The least we'll get of the tournament is small mentions. I also just want to convey my idea I've always had that Cobra Kai is practically just fan service to the Karate Kid franchise. I seriously imagine it to be a fan fiction on Wattpad. I just wanted to mention that considering this is my first review on my new film critic Instagram account. If you haven't watched Cobra Kai, I definitely recommend! Especially if you've watched any of the Karate Kid movies or love drama or martial arts. They kiss the movies perfectly. By @brofilmcriticwnie Quando si parla di revival, sequel, reboot e spin-off, tendiamo sempre a storcere il naso ancor prima di vederli sullo schermo. Il motivo? Sono veramente rari i casi in cui un’opera derivata riesca a reggere il confronto con la serie o il film originale: salvo rare eccezioni (Angel e The Originals, ad esempio) dalla nuova trilogia di Star Wars al revival di Veronica Mars, da Una mamma per amica – di nuovo insieme a Heroes: reborn, di esempi di sequel non proprio riuscitissimi ce ne sono a bizzeffe. In un mare di delusioni si erge Cobra Kai, figlio della saga cult degli anni Ottanta, The Karate Kid. Fin dal pilot, la serie si è rivelata un esperimento vincente in quanto è stata in grado di rievocare un classico in maniera molto intelligente, di trovare il giusto equilibrio tra l’essere un’operazione puramente nostalgica e il tentativo di dare profondità a dei film che, figli dei loro anni, presentavano trame e personaggi stereotipati e macchiettistici. By @not_a_show Cobra Kai (2021) es una serie que sigue la rivalidad de los sensei de karate Johnny Lawrence, Daniel LaRusso y John Kreese, una rivalidad que tendrá repercusiones para sus dojos y alumnos. Recientemente pude terminar de ver la Season 4 y debo decir que me ha encantado. ¡Cobra Kai está sensacional! La mejor cualidad de Cobra Kai sigue siendo su excelente manejo de los personajes. Me encanta la atención que se le brinda al desarrollo de sus personajes. Se siente que se quiere contar una historia buena, profunda y humana. La historia provee más que simplemente karate y comedia. Aplaudo mucho eso. Inclusive, hay veces que me sorprende en ese aspecto. Hablando de los personajes, en la Season 4 me asombraron muchas escenas. Se puede resaltar cuando en el torneo All Valley aceptan formar equipo dos senseis; cuando Kreese rechaza una oferta y detiene a Terry; cuando un borracho Johnny hace una confesión que le rompe el corazón a Miguel. Dichas escenas llevan a Cobra Kai a un nivel impresionante. Algo que también me pareció increíble de la Season 4 es su desenlace. ¡Así se termina un season! La forma en que preparan lo que viene próximamente está espectacular. Terminé la season súper emocionado, con muchas ganas de ver la próxima. ¿Ya la viste? Cúentame tu opinión. By @rodriguezone3

Reviews by: @terrordetective Elvira (Cassandra Peterson) tried to make a sequel to ‘Mistress of the Dark’ for roughly a decade before deciding to finance the followup herself with husband/manager Mark Pierson. Peterson wrote the script with longtime friend and collaborator John Paragon (aka Jambi the magic genie from Pee Wee’s Playhouse) who also co-wrote ‘Mistress’ with her. They shot the film in Romania at the suggestion of Cassandra’s brother-in-law who noted the location would add authenticity to the production while allowing them to stretch its budget much further. The movie was made for just under $1M, about six times less than the budget for ‘Mistress’. Still, the movie looks great and is an entertaining romp thanks to director Sam Irvin who understood exactly what Peterson was going for: an homage to classic Edgar Allen Poe flicks. She knew she’s found her man when he started reciting Vincent Price’s monologue from ‘The Pit and the Pendulum’ at their initial meeting. Once filming was completed, Peterson and Pierson screened the film at AIDS charity fund raisers across America. This was an inexpensive way to promote the film that helped build an entirely new generation of rabid Elvira fans. I love ’Mistress’ and ‘Haunted Hills’, but this one has always been my fave. I love the indie spirit behind it. By @terrordetective

Reviews by: @kieranatthemovies This is one of a few movies that doesn’t feel like a movie. It feels real and unscripted. The chemistry and mutual fondness between Ryan and Crystal is so clear to see and the film is tremendous. I grew attached to the characters very quickly. I can identify with Crystal’s character immensely personality-wise. There’s so much fantastic dialogue about love, relationships, sex and obviously the infamous ‘fake orgasm’ scene, in which director Rob Reiner’s mother makes a cameo as the “I’ll have what she’s having” woman. Nice touch. It’s really well shot with picturesque frames and the wonderful setting that is New York City. I particularly enjoyed the ad-break like docu-scenes which feature experiences of real couples, which alone are enough to make you believe that sometimes things are just meant to be. Fantastic film-making. The split screen scenes are really well done too, instead of switching frames we see both characters in the moment, alone, but together. It captures their phone conversations perfectly. The music is great. Harry Connick Jr. provides the film with precisely the soundtrack it deserves. I love the big band arrangements, as well as the individual performances by Connick Jr. It’s such an easy film to enjoy. There’s nothing over the top, outplayed or over acted. The film pivots around two people having nothing more than a conversation and it’s enthralling. The New Year Party scene contains one of the best rom com scenes and line deliveries ever. You’ll have felt at least something that the characters feel if not all of what they do. From romantic relationships, to platonic ones, growing close to someone to turning away and the rollercoaster of emotions that all of it entails. The film is continuously funny and always endearing. Entertaining from start to finish that plays close attention to the inner workings of romantic relationships and falling in love. One of the greats. “I came here tonight because when you realize you want to spend the rest of your life with somebody, you want the rest of your life to start as soon as possible.” Rating: 10/10 🌟 Where to watch: @primevideouk Runtime: 1hr 36mins By @kieranatthemovies

Reviews by: @augustkellerwrites Pan's Labyrinth is a beautiful union of heart and craft. The writing stands out because it has several strong layers. The story is emotionally impactful, open to interpretation, original, thematic, and grounded yet fantastical. Meanwhile, the actors bring life to potent characters, and nail arcs that feel fresh yet deeply relatable. All in all, Pan's Labyrinth is a magical journey through childlike imagination, built around a tragic core. The script alone is sure to capture the hearts and minds of all viewers. However, the filmmaking perfectly elevates that sentimental drive and constructs a unique atmosphere, creating something truly special. The technicals of Pan's Labyrinth are purposeful and delicate, always enhancing its emotions. The cinematography subtly propels the film's themes through color schemes, composition, and framing. Scenes fluidly transition on matching camera movements, suggesting the relationship between imagination and reality. The sound design is surreal in supernatural scenes (heightening their magic) and stark in dramatic scenes (heightening their harshness). The music is mystical yet melancholy, flawlessly expressing the film's tone. Finally, the effects and production designs are visionary and make Pan's Labyrinth iconic. Indeed, this film is a passionate force and a thorough experience. Writing: 10/10 Direction: 10/10 Cinematography: 9/10 Acting: 9/10 Editing: 9/10 Sound: 10/10 Score/Soundtrack: 9/10 Production Design: 10/10 Casting: 7/10 Effects: 10/10 Overall Score: 9.3/10 For more of my work: https://guskeller.wixsite.com/moviefilmreviews By @augustkellerwrites

Reviews by: @mr.cinemaaa Project Details Director: Damodara Written By: Damodara Produced By: Govardhana Rao Deverakonda, Vijay Mattapally & Pradeep Errabelly Production House: King of the Hill Entertainment LLP & Tanga Productions LLP Cinematography: Hestin Jose Joseph Music/Songs: Ram Miriyala, Sidharth Sadasivuni, Mark K Robin & Amit N Dasani Background Score: Mark K Robin Edited By: Raviteja Girijala Art Direction: Neil Sebastian Costumes: Bharath Gandhi Choreography: Raghu & Aata Sandeep Fights/Stunts: Anji Run Time: 2 Hours & 22 Minutes CBFC Rating: "U/A" Direction & Story The story is about Sundar, a middle-class Govt. school teacher who marries a girl named Meenakshi & comes to Hyderabad. But one day, Meenakshi elopes with her boyfriend & leaves Sundar in deep depression. Why did Meenakshi run away from Sundar? How will Sundar face the circumstances after facing this kind of humiliating rejection from his wife? Forms the plot. The story by Damodara is pretty decent and has a very funny yet interesting plot point with a good mix of comedy, suspense, and a murder mystery as well. The screenplay in the first half is quite entertaining but it is poorly written in the penultimate climax scenes. Director Damodara has done a passable job with the film. His story idea is good and he also executes the first half well. If the second half & the murder mystery angle at the end were handled in a more convincing manner, the film would have been a super hit. Lead Performances Anand Devarakonda surely needs to be appreciated for choosing realistic subjects right from his first film and he once again comes up with a fresh relatable concept. He looks settled in a seemingly complex role and impresses as a middle-class soft-spoken Govt. school teacher. His body language, dialogue delivery, and the way he showed a few subtle emotions suit the character perfectly. He certainly looks like an improved actor with every passing film of his which is good. Saanve Megghana is the best one of the lot for me. She impresses big time with her lively screen presence and gets most of the memorable scenes in the film. She has a very good comedy timing and she is for sure someone to look out for in the future given some good roles. She kills is in the scene with Sunil at the Police station & is also good in the scenes where she acts as Anand's fake wife. Other Performances Geeth Saini also has a decent screen presence & has done her role quit convincingly as Anand's wife. She is particularly good in all the emotional scenes. Sunil shines with his trademark comedy as SI Rangam. Harshavardhan bags a meaty role which will surprise everyone towards the end and he comes up with a very believable performance as the music composer. Naresh is dependable as usual as the headmaster. Kireeti is also good in his role and evoked decent laughs in the scene where the faculty comes home. Saranya is fine as the heroine's friend. Harsha Chemudu is limited to a very short role. Bhadram is funny as the travel agent. Sudharshan, Meena Vasu, Abhijeeth Poondlam, CVL Narasimha Rao, Shaking Seshu and others are fine in their limited supporting roles. Varsha Bollamma is neat in her surprise cameo towards the end. Detailed Analysis The entire first half relies on the hero's interaction with various characters in his world. It generates decent fun and the situational comedy works well. With the entry of Sunil, the fun builds up and one will be excited to know what happened to the hero's wife. The second half is a bit boring at places. As the crime angle gets unfolded, the suspense should have been wrapped up in a racy manner, but it gets dragged on unnecessarily. The thriller element lacked proper execution and the climax twist isn't convincing at all. But the second half also has a couple of hilarious scenes. Saanve's scene where she shows her acting skills in front of Sunil is super funny & the scene where Sunil comes to check Naresh's home is hilarious. The main conflict point is not so strong & the murder investigation is a bit over the top. Another major minus is that it lacks proper clarity of all the sub-plots. Technical Team Direction: 4/5 Story: 4/5 Screenplay: 3/5 Dialogues: 3.5/5 Production Values: 4.5/5 Music/Songs: 4/5 Background Score: 4.5/5 Cinematography: 4/5 Editing: 3.5/5 Production Design: 4.5/5 Art Direction: 4.5/5 Costumes: 4.5/5 Choreography: 4/5 Fights/Stunts: 4/5 Plus Points Saanve Megghana's Performance & Scenes Unique Plot Point Anand Devarakonda's Settled Performance Sunil & Geeth Saini Very Good Situational Comedy Songs & Background Score Decent First Half Cinematography & Production Values Minus Points Unconvincing Twist Towards The End Average Second Half Weak Conflict Point Sub Plots Final Verdict A worth watching film with a mixture of good comedy & passable thrills. P.S.: Chittilanka Sundar will remind you of 80' s Rajendra Prasad & Naresh films. Recommended: Yes Mr.Cinema Rating: 3/5 0.5 - Unbearable 1.0 - Avoid 1.5 - Flop 2.0 - Below Average 2.5 - Average 3.0 - Watchable 3.5 - Hit 4.0- Super Hit 4.5 - Blockbuster 5.0 - Mega Hit By @mr.cinemaaa

Reviews by: @ryan_the_nixon 2021 PG director: Greg Tiernan, Conrad Vernon. Starring: Charleze Theron, Oscar Isaac, Chloe Grace Moretz, Bill Hader, Javon Walton, Nick Kroll, Snoop Dogg, Bette Midler, Wallace Shawn etc Everyone's favourite spooky family is back in the animated comedy sequel, The Addams Family 2. In this all-new movie, we find Morticia (Charleze Theron) and Gomez (Oscar Isaac) distraught that their children are growing up, skipping family dinners, and totally consumed with "scream time." To reclaim their bond, they decide to cram Wednesday (Chloe Grace Moretz), Pugsley (Javon Walton), Uncle Fester (Nick Kroll) , and the crew into their haunted camper and hit the road for one last miserable family vacation. Their adventure across America takes them out of their element and into hilarious run-ins with their iconic cousin, It, as well as many new kooky characters. What could possibly go wrong? For me this was a pleasant surprise! My first few positives would be the great animation and humour. As well as the fun strange tone, great family dynamic and voice cast. With a great soundtrack. This film’s animation was very impressive. It expanded the universe, and it went bolder and brighter. And was really a visual treat for the eyes embracing the weirdness of the world. I also thought the humour was stronger along with the strange tone this time around. This film really dialled up the strange interactions between the family and how they communicate with each other, I felt like they played it safe the first time around but this time they embraced the kooky and dark nature of the characters, with some clever and funny jokes that will go over a lot of children’s heads. What helped with the humour was the more focused family dynamic. Each character got their opportunity to shine whilst also having the conflict and themes around the family as the focus. I also thought the voice cast was amazing as always. They bought the characters to life excellently, with charismatic and fun voice performances that gave so much life to the characters. And the soundtrack was delightfully spooky and fun and added a lot of entertainment value to particular scenes. With the iconic Addams family theme always being a bonus. However, the film was far from perfect and still flawed. My few negatives for the film would be the underdeveloped and rushed set up. The lazy and unneeded plot points. As well as the generic elements and lapses in the logic with some characters. I thought that the film didn’t lay enough groundwork for the setup, due to the frantic pacing. They didn’t really reintroduce us as the audience to the characters again or with clear villains or reasoning behind their travels beyond the one dimensional. I also felt like the film had some lazy and unneeded plot points. The film did sometimes feel very incoherent and messy and was stuffing as much as they could in such short amount of time, it was hard to keep up. And certain elements added to characters such as Pugsley felt forced and didn’t really hold much of a purpose to the plot. I also felt like the film did fall into a lot more genre tropes then the first instalment. Especially with the jokes aimed at pop culture that felt jarring and often out of place. And the film did fall into more of a safe and generic animation which impacted my score for it. Finally, there was some lapses in the logic where it was obvious something was wrong with Uncle Fester and the movie made the characters seem dumb, and the film didn’t link the plot point or really include it until later on so it felt messy. My final few positives would be the fun scenes and development to the plot. As well as the more focused conflict with the family and the good development between them. Whilst also having great pacing and villain plus strong themes. The film had a lot of fun scenes that allowed the characters to shine in their delightful strangeness, playing around with their powers and added to the films more focused tone. I also thought the plot development was strong, the film did a good job at balancing the fun scenes establishing the family dynamic and adding more layers to the plot with the villain and connecting them as the film transitioned into the final act. I also appreciated that the film had more focused conflict between the family and stronger themes. the first film felt unfocused with its themes and the specific conflict. But this time they chose a specific character aka Wednesday and built the conflict around her character, focusing on parenting and feeling out of place within the family. For me it was a more clear and better developed source of conflict for the family, and it worked a lot better, raising some heart-warming themes on family and acceptance. Finally, I thought the pacing and the villain was strong. The film didn’t overstay its welcome, moving at a fast pace whilst still including a good amount of plot, I was consistently entertained and there was never a dull moment. I also think the villain was a lot stronger this time around. His reasoning and connection with Wednesday was fascinating, and he was a lot more campy and over the top which fitted much better with the characters and the tone of the film then the villain in the first film. Overall, Addams family 2 still suffers from some weak writing and being slightly too chaotic. But this for me was an improvement over the first film. It felt more focused and embraced the strangeness of the characters and it just worker better for me. This is a great Halloween film for the family and I had a good time with it. Overall score 77/100 By @ryan_the_nixon

The 1977 version of Suspiria is strikingly original. It’s probably the most famous Giallo film. It’s utterly entrancing and atmospheric but at the same time kinda goofy. The practical effects are over the top, and they’ve aged like wine in respect to the fun you get from them, but not so much the realistic quality of them. The film is fairly short and manages to be light-hearted except for a couple of scares. It’s got a lot of colour and relies more on the tone of the atmosphere than the narrative. There are plenty of scenes that have few lines or actions and are more interested in drenching you with the vibe of the film. That’s not to say it doesn’t have a plot or that the story is abstract, it does, but it’s quite simple. The 2018 version of Suspiria is in a lot of ways a very different film from the original, and it did what most remakes can’t dream of. It justified a reason for its existence. While the first one was a very entertaining but fairly conventional horror movie, the 2018 Suspiria in my opinion takes things to a whole new level. It adds almost an hour more in runtime and tons of characters. There is a lot more stuff happening in the new one, the 6 act structure is interesting, and the addition of the old man character, as well as actually spending more time with the witches was great. It enhances the world of the film and to me, embraces the full potential of what a movie about ‘a dance school run by witches’ could be Everything in the 2018 version of Suspiria is crazier, from the dance scenes, to the body horror elements. The effects in the new one are much creepier and since it decides to be as scary as it could possibly be, it… is scary. Really freaky, and wayy more disturbing than the first one. But here’s the thing. The new Suspiria isn’t just a much bigger and scarier version of the old one. It’s really interesting to see how two different filmmakers have a completely different approach to the same story. Dario Argento made his Suspiria with flash, and style. The lighting is neon and vibrant, the music is blaring and ‘synth-like’. It’s almost like a Nicolas Winding Refn film before Nicolas Winding Refn. But Guadagnino’s version is a lot more uncomfortable and haunting. The colours are drab and the film feels suffocating. It gradually evolves into madness as it goes on, but in a more reserved way than the original. It takes its time, sets up subplots and pays them off only at the very end. When the chaos ensues, it’s chaotic but until then it makes you feel icky and makes your brain muddled. The experience is vaguely similar to Aronofsky’s mother! And the thing that makes the Suspiria remake work, is that it does not just serve the same dish on a different plate which is what something like the lion king remake is like. Retreads old ground and makes you just wish you were watching the original. But no, the Suspiria remake adds flavours and dives deeper into the story of the witches and even changes the ending to something more cathartic. It does the impossible and in my eyes improves upon the original film. I much prefer the style of this one. It is a hypnotic nightmare that messes with the mind and the soul, and while the original is a really fun horror movie, the remake is one of the triumphs of the genre. Far from empty provocation and hints at various interesting themes. It’s an experience that is hard to forget, regardless of whether you actually liked it or not. By @starwards1

Reviews by: @augustkellerwrites @tylersnerdy_review The Lost Daughter says a lot with very little. It never spells itself out but is still rich with symbols, motifs, and messages. The story covers many themes related to motherhood: the loss of individuality, the unfair expectations to instinctively welcome it, and the psychological toll it can take. Meanwhile, The Lost Daughter is powered by its vivid acting. Colman, Johnson, and Buckley all bring true vulnerability and complexity to their performances, creating an experience that is both painfully intimate and completely natural. Colman, in particular, conveys impressive internal conflict with minute expressions and posturing. Furthermore, The Lost Daughter possesses excellent filmmaking from first-time director Maggie Gyllenhaal. Visually, there are many POVs and close-ups, which is very personal. The editing blends the past into the present like a dream. The sound is encompassing and often mixes multiple moments into one. Plus, the music is minimal but reoccurs at key points to emphasize their significance. Overall, it's a potent combination of techniques that unite into a journey so intimate, it feels like a stolen memory. Thanks to Gyllenhaal's focused direction, Colman's raw performance, and the honest script, The Lost Daughter is a triumph. Writing: 9/10 Direction: 9/10 Cinematography: 9/10 Acting: 10/10 Editing: 9/10 Sound: 9/10 Score/Soundtrack: 8/10 Production Design: 7/10 Casting: 7/10 Effects: 7/10 Overall Score: 8.4/10 For more of my work: https://guskeller.wixsite.com/moviefilmreviews By @augustkellerwrites Good god, Netflix does it again, a truly amazing drama that hits hard. The Lost Daughter is a phenomenal film that has now earned itself three Oscar nominations; Olivia Colman for Best Lead Actress, Jessie Buckley for Best Supporting Actress, and Best Adapted Screenplay. I genuinely think it deserves all three of those. Colman and Buckley are just amazing here as they show the sacrifices of motherhood and the guilt of not achieving the unachievable dream of motherhood. I haven’t read the book but I’ve watched a video and it sounds like it is adapted really well. I’m lost as to why this wasn’t best picture nominated? It has everything the Academy wants, I just don’t get it, this film was beautiful on every level. You have to be willing to sit with it, it is quite slow. But it was far more interesting and much shorter than Power of the Dog, I don’t get why that is the big movie of the year. Maggie Gyllenhaal expertly crafts this story of a woman who just wants to get away and is constantly reminded of her past and hounded by people in the present. The way scenes are edited together between the present, the past, and glimpses of the final scene is handled so well. Dakota Johnson is also really good here, if you’ve only seen her in the 50 Shades series you have got to watch her other stuff, she’s a great actress. Ed Harris’s character is interesting to me, his inclusion confuses me because I think the story could be the same without him. Peter Sarsgaard, Paul Mescal, Jack Farthing, Oliver Jackson Cohen, and Dagmara Dominczyk are also good in this with their few scenes but they each help unfold the story in a great way. We never really know what choices we make will affect children or what we say or do to them will have big consequences. This movie raises some great questions about if wanting to pursue your aspirations makes you a bad mom, even if dreaming about not having them and liking it is a bad thing to do. I’m giving The Lost Daughter a 10/10, and I will be hunting down a copy of the book to read. We put so much on our Mom’s and give them nothing in return, motherhood looks so exhausting especially when we continually believe in a dream set up decades ago. -Tyler. By @tylersnerdy_review

Reviews by: @miscellaneous_media_reviews What If...?, is an animated series within the Marvel Cinematic Universe released in 2021. This Disney+ show has 9 episodes running at around 35 minutes each. The show dives into the multiverse and focuses on different universes where events play out much differently from the ones we know in the main MCU timeline. The omniscient “Watcher” guides us from episode to episode exploring infinite realities and pondering the question, “What If.” I was very excited for What If when it was first announced, and have mixed feelings about the end result. While What If has some extraordinary highs, it also has some devastating lows. One major positive of the show is its look. While it took me an episode or 2 to get used to the animation, I found myself liking it more and more as the show went on. The 3D animation uses a comic book like art style that creates some truly breathtaking visuals. However, it isn’t perfect. At times the facial movements of characters looked uncanny and unnatural, as did their movements. But as the show progressed these issues faded away. I’ve grown to love the art style of this show. It perfectly captures the striking graphic design of comics. The vibrant colors and excellent lighting create truly beautiful shots through excellent cinematography. The action scenes are really incredible as well. The animation for them is smooth and polished. Making each and every action sequence satisfying and fun to watch. Although it didn’t blow me away, I enjoyed the score of the show. While sounding pretty standard for MCU movies and shows, it works for What If. During the show's best moments the score plays a key role in those high points. Going along with the sound of the show, the voice acting is pretty good overall. Many actors from the MCU return to reprise their roles, and for the most part it works well. Benedict Cumberbatch, Chris Hemsworth, and Chadwick Boseman all standout in particular. However, there were some performances that were quite distracting. Mick Wingert’s Iron Man is the performance I have the most issue with. While it gets better as the show goes on, for most of the series it is not enjoyable. But aside from a select few, the performances in the show were good. The story in each episode of What If is where the show truly excels and also where some of the cracks begin to show. The main premise of the show is to give us scenarios where the entire MCU timeline has been altered because of one small change. The quality of an episode lives and dies by that premise. If the episode delivers an uninteresting change, the episode falls flat. But if there is a very interesting and fun change, it makes the whole episode. I would say that luckily, 7 of the 9 episodes succeed in presenting an interesting and creative change to the universe. However, the 2 episodes that fail in this regard feel like wasted potential, and were not very enjoyable to me as a result. Especially when compared to how extraordinary some episodes are in terms of their concept. But for those 7 episodes I really enjoyed the alterations made, even if they weren’t always handled in the best way. That brings me to my main issue with the show. A large part of What If is plagued by an overreliance on comedy, and an incredibly inconsistent tone. One of the MCU’s main criticisms is that it relies far too much on “quippy” humor and comedy in general. I personally think that this point is often exaggerated when talking about the movies. But in What If the comedy is truly unbearable at times, and ruins entire chunks of an episode. At the worst it ruins whole episodes. It comes across as trying way too hard to mimic the MCU’s typical brand of comedy. I believe the MCU is able to get away with a lot of this due to the charisma of its actors, and with good timing. In most MCU movies the comedy is inserted in a way that isn't oppressive, or too out of place. In What If the story is often dragged to a halt to tell a joke that can take up more than a minute of the episode. Humor is subjective, and while this may work just fine for some, I found it very distracting. In the later episodes the show does manage to improve in this area. Comedy is generally relied upon less, and it’s integrated into the episodes much better. I also think the jokes in the later episodes are much funnier and more natural. The comedy isn’t all bad. A lot of the jokes do work for me, and I did find the later episodes funny, with episode 7 being a standout. However in the case of an episode like episode 2, unfunny, forced comedy drags the entire episode down. Another issue with the show is its tonal inconsistency. Several episodes try to establish a more serious tone, that is constantly going against the unnecessary jokes. The show is at its best when it just picks a consistent tone instead of trying to juggle several. Episode 7 for example fully embraces its silliness, and becomes a full absurdist comedy. It works really well in that episode because it fully commits to its humor. Unfortunately many episodes try to commit to a serious tone but keep going back to misplaced comedy, and it comes off as a crutch. The pacing of What If is another weird problem with the show. An issue that again, is mostly prevalent in the first half of the series. The show feels rushed, to an insane degree. Early episodes try to cram so much material into 35 minutes that it feels sped up. To the point that it legitimately sounds like some dialogue was put on 1.25x speed so it can all fit into the runtime. It makes it hard to become invested in what’s going on, when you can barely process what is happening and what is being said. This is most apparent in episodes 1 and 2. Episodes 1, 2, 5, and 6 are all severely hindered by issues with the comedy, tone and pace. Unfortunately that’s almost half of the show. Luckily by episode 7 the show has grown out of these issues for the most part. Thankfully What If has some really great high points to offset a lot of these issues. When it’s at it’s best the show manages to get the tone, comedy, and pacing just right. And it ends up creating some really great short stories within its time frame. Episode 4 is a prime example of this. This episode isn’t just the best in the show, it’s one of the best pieces of content in the entire MCU. It tells a mature, serious, and dark story that I have never seen before in the MCU. It felt like Joker 2019, and completely floored me. Its serious and emotional story expertly uses the show's premise to create something incredible. This is the perfect episode, and I wish the show was able to reach this same level of quality more often. Aside from episode 4, episodes 3, 7, 8, and 9 are also good overall. These episodes succeed for the same reasons 4 does. They get the tone, comedy, and pace right. These episodes aren’t perfect but I enjoyed them for the most part. At its best What If uses its premise to create unique, creative, and fun stories. With changes to the main timeline that are a joy to explore. It uses its animation, score, and storytelling to create new stories and experiment with new possibilities. Unfortunately the show is heavily dragged down at times due to its chaotic and rushed pace, an overreliance on forced comedy, and severe tonal whiplash. While I enjoyed several episodes of this show, and the overall story it ends up telling, these problems are very damaging to the overall product. What If will be getting a season 2. So I hope that they learn from these mistakes to consistently reach the levels of quality that it has already proved it is capable of. Objective Score: 6/10 Personal Score: 7/10 By @miscellaneous_media_reviews

Reviews by: @augustkellerwrites 2001: A Space Odyssey is one of the greatest films ever because it is genuine art. Its ambitious narrative, iconic filmmaking, and genius direction make it a spiritual experience. First, the writing tackles heavy subjects of evolution, control, and purpose in a straightforward (yet interpretable) story. This combination of meaning, abstraction, and simplicity is special. Still, the film is more than its script because Stanley Kubrick provides unparalleled vision. Through conscious imagery, sound, and pacing, 2001 evokes a deeply moving tone. The film is light on traditional plot or characters, yet spiritually impacts viewers by summoning primal notions. Kubrick optimized each aspect of 2001, but those pieces are individually incredible. The classical score is peak music and perfectly timeless. The visuals express the gravity of their subjects and intuitively propel the plot. The sound is vividly isolating, heightening themes of infinity. The editing contains the greatest match cut ever and champions the abstract ending. The production design transcends eras, still influencing current cinema. Finally, the breathtaking effects combine numerous techniques, creating an extraordinary reality that remains impressive today. Overall, 2001: A Space Odyssey offers everything a film possibly can. It is perfection. Writing: 10/10 Direction: 10/10 Cinematography: 10/10 Acting: 9/10 Editing: 10/10 Sound: 10/10 Score/Soundtrack: 10/10 Production Design: 10/10 Casting: 7/10 Effects: 10/10 Overall Score: 9.6/10 For more of my work: https://guskeller.wixsite.com/moviefilmreviews By @augustkellerwrites

Reviews by: @ryan_the_nixon The Courier 2021 12A director: Dominic Cooke starring: Benedict Cumberbatch, Merab Ninidze, Jessie Buckley, Rachel Brosnahan, Angus Wright, Keir Hills etc The courier is about a cold war spy called Greville Wynne (Benedict Cumberbatch) and his Russian source who try to put an end to the Cuban missile crisis. Wow what a beautiful and fascinating film. My first few positives would be the great cinematography, intriguing set up and fantastic chemistry between the cast. As well as the performances and likeable characters. The film was visually stunning, largely helped by the fantastic scenery and set locations. There was some interesting tracking shots and close ups used that really made you appreciate the imagery and the beautiful locations of the film. I also thought the set up was interesting, having the Russian source give a mystery document to two complete strangers, really set up the mysterious tone of the film well, and left me intrigued and wanting more. I thought the whole cast had fantastic chemistry with each other. The friendship between Benedict Cumberbatch and Marab Ninidze was one of the strongest elements of the film. They grew as friends and learned more about each other and built their trust. Their chemistry was very charming. Also, Benedict and Jessie Buckley also had fantastic chemistry, their relationship was heart-breaking and authentic. The performances from everyone were also fantastic. Benedict Cumberbatch, Marab Ninidze and Jessie Buckley were fantastic standouts. They delivered charming and authentic performances. Showing tremendous versatility and talent with very demanding roles. I also really liked that the main two characters were very likeable, and family orientated. It made me connect with them on a personal level and they were much easier to connect with. My next few positives would be the charming tone and culture. The building of tension, and fantastic stakes for the plot and characters. As well as great in-depth themes and personal scenes. This film had such a nice charm to it in places. Whether it was the likeable characters the fascinating culture of the 60, s that was well explored or the chemistry between the cast. The film managed to achieve a balance of charm and gritty spy thriller and made it work. The building of tension was also fantastic, the film did an incredible job at slowly becoming more and more intense as the characters struggled to keep their identities hidden. With some excellent tense scenes between soviet generals that were unpredictable and had me on the edge of my seat. The reason why the tension worked so well was because of the huge stakes for the plot and characters. The characters had so much to lose if something went wrong and the threat of that happening increased as the film developed. And the stakes for the plot increased as tensions went up between the soviets and America with the threat of nuclear war genuinely terrifying to watch. I also liked the depth added to the themes and the more personal scenes within the film. I think the themes touched on in this film were excellent. The film really touched upon society’s fears of other countries and the conflict between two different countries. But balanced this out with two main characters that were on two completely different sides, reflecting that we are all human and not too different after all. It was a really touching element to the film. Finally, I also really liked the more personal moments to the film, they made you connect with the main characters so much more, giving them some great depth, as the film went into detail about their relationships with their partners. I only had a few issues with the film. The pacing was inconsistent in places. There was some rushed explanation, and there were some inconsistencies with certain characters. The pacing for me was inconsistent in places. There were often scenes that switched from rushing through particular scenes or had slow pacing in places. This just made the film slightly clunky in parts. I also thought they rushed over certain scenes. I think some of the important scenes involving more explanation into the plot were rushed over slightly too quickly, so therefore it was difficult to understand or get a bigger picture in parts on what was going on. Finally, there were also some inconsistencies with certain characters. Where they would either be underused or didn’t really feel needed to the plot in parts. My final few positives would be the interesting elements to do with Spies. The intense final act and the emotional weight it bought to the film. And the moving and satisfying ending. I thought the film went into a great amount of detail into how being a spy worked in the 60’s it was intriguing and fascinating to me and the number of different things that Greville had to do was intense and extremely detailed. The final act was incredibly intense and very hard to watch. Seeing Greville slowly waste away in prison after getting caught was admittedly hard to watch. It was disgusting how he was treated and really made me feel uncomfortable, which is a huge positive as the film made me feel emotion and connect with the character. It really added a lot of emotional weight to the film, highlighting his love for his family. This just made the ending that bit more moving and satisfying. As he was finally reunited with his family it was very moving to watch, and heart-breaking to see how ill he had become. Overall, The Courier despite having some inconsistencies with its characters and pacing. Is a captivating, thrilling and intense thriller. That packs an emotional punch. With a fantastic cast and a fascinating story to tell. Overall rating 86/100 By @ryan_the_nixon

Reviews by: @thebotreviewer “A mind is a terrible thing to waste.” ~ Jordan Peele Plot: Chris Washington, a black photographer,plans a trip with his girlfriend Rose to meet her parents over a weekend and Chris there inevitably notices the disturbing events of the house that lead him to a truth,he least imagined. Review: Firstly the fact, the movie won the Oscar for Best Original screenplay and here all the credit goes to Jordan Peele. I have very vague idea about Jordon and from the interviews I got to learn he is a at most actor and had only directionally debuted two movies still,including this. And I should say it's no ameture work he did here but a very splendid one. The sole power of the movie that keeps you engaged is the mystery and the horror that erupts in a slow manner.Besides, as the main theme imply a strong validation on subjects of racial discriminations through a well variety subtle genre, hence, the movie offers a great insight of racial differences that heckle the reasons the overall theme is about. The pace and flow of the movie is excellent, the beginning drives into the story smoothly and seems more regular while progressing into a terrific turn over making a exceptional ending. Coming to the acting part,Danial Kaluuya gave a remembering performance, I really can't get over the expression(into a scene) he put up representing his past and the guilt he carried with it, his big eyes revealing himself of his past and the cinematography behind it, making him fall over a never ending space 'the sunken place' which is really remarkable. While Allison Williams and the supporting roles equally did a great job. I highly advice you not watch the movie's trailer or read any of its spoiler alert reviews as it reveals so much of the movie! By @thebotreviewer

Reviews by: @augustkellerwrites Batman and Robin is a fascinating disaster. From certain perspectives, the movie is well made. It has an all-star cast, the production design is ambitious, the effects are multifaceted, and the main song is extravagant. However, despite (or perhaps due to) these investments, Batman and Robin is a catastrophic failure. First, the writing is completely foolish. The plot is idiotic, the characters are flat, and the dialogue is transparent. Next, the acting is dreadful. Arnold is Arnold, Clooney is disinterested, and Silverstone is out of her element. Thurmon overacts, but that's comparatively refreshing. Technically, the sound effects are silly, the editing is sloppy, and the special effects are distractingly unconvincing. Meanwhile, although the production design is thorough in concept, it looks cheap in practice. The elaborate decor is woefully tacky. Similarly, the imagery is often ugly and incoherent despite its dramatic lighting and decent camerawork. Ultimately, this comes down to Joel Schumacher's direction because Batman and Robin is significantly worse than the sum of its parts. The tone is erratic, the style is half-baked, and the overall mission is misguided. In the end, Batman and Robin is only for those who enjoy car wrecks. Writing: 2/10 Direction: 1/10 Cinematography: 4/10 Acting: 2/10 Editing: 3/10 Sound: 3/10 Score/Soundtrack: 5/10 Production Design: 3/10 Casting: 8/10 Effects: 3/10 Overall Score: 3.4/10 For more of my work: https://guskeller.wixsite.com/moviefilmreviews By @augustkellerwrites

Men in Black is peak Will Smith. The story is compelling, the style is thorough, and the filmmaking is strong. Smith is an ideal everyman with charm, Jones is an excellent dry counterpart, and D'Onofrio steals the show with his physical acting. Meanwhile, the production design is flawlessly balanced. Men in Black is sleek, mysterious, creepy, and supernatural. This easily could've clashed and felt cheesy, inauthentic, or downright lame (like the sequels). Instead, Men in Black is timeless because its look is a home run. Contributing to that look are the special effects, which unites CGI and practical effects. CGI aliens hold real prosthetics, real puppets have computer enhancements, and monsters switch between graphic and practical depending on the shot. This fusion synergizes the effects and stabilizes the movie between cartoonish and relatable. From there, the sound design is complex, the editing is energized, and the cinematography is potent (specifically, The Bug's landing is prime storytelling). Finally, Danny Elfman's score ties Men in Black together with an eerie yet playful tone that suits the film perfectly. All together, Men in Black is an entertaining ride that truly has it all. Even after all these years, it's a movie for everyone. Writing: 7/10 Direction: 8/10 Cinematography: 8/10 Acting: 8/10 Editing: 7/10 Sound: 8/10 Score/Soundtrack: 10/10 Production Design: 9/10 Casting: 9/10 Effects: 9/10 Overall Score: 8.3/10 For more of my work: https://guskeller.wixsite.com/moviefilmreviews

Reviews by: @insidenumbermovies Macbeth (2015) is a re-telling of the popular William Shakespeare play. It follows Macbeth after he murders the king of Scotland in order for himself to become king, after being swayed by his cunning wife. I found this to be a beautiful slow burn and a true portrayal of the book. This definitely isn’t for everyone but I really adored it. Firstly, the sound design and use of muting was very affective. The score helps set the tone for the film and it builds up during the tense moments end really makes the audience feel something, it adds to the experience of the film. The characters were brilliant and I cannot fault the actors in the slightest. The acting was on point and there was actually a lot of character depth which made them even more intriguing. The dialogue was also well thought out and I’m happy they keep this true to the language in the book as well. A stand out for me was the three witches, I loved how they were portrayed and it was a unique but fitting take on them. The colour palettes were very distinct and juxtaposed each other with stunning cinematography. I also really liked the framing, it always felt like a lot of thought had been put into each and every shot. The movie as a while was incredibly artistically done. The pacing was very slow and steady, but in my opinion this was the best pacing for the subject matter. It builds up a strong atmosphere and makes the brutal moments feel tastefully gruesome. It was actually very abstract which is perfect for me! I thought this all payed off to a very tense and impactful climax with an amazing fight scene. 4/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ By @insidenumbermovies

Reviews by: @augustkellerwrites Citizen Kane is known as the greatest film ever, and justifiably so. In virtually every department, Citizen Kane redefined the medium. First, the story is nonlinear, which still influences current filmmakers like Tarantino and Nolan. The script is tragic, relatable, and detailed, but its structure makes it groundbreaking. No character gets to fully know Charles Kane, but the audience sees several perspectives and is left to decide. The acting underscores these perspectives by presenting believable evolutions in each role. Orson Welles exemplifies this by showing a young idealist turn into a jaded cynic through a realistic progression. Next, the cinematography is iconic because the focus is extremely deep (like the human eye), the camerawork is dynamic (combining several shots into continuous takes), the lighting is stark, and the composition is complex (utilizing the simultaneously focused foreground and background). The editing employs captivating montages, layered imagery, and seamless match cuts. The audio blends dialogue with symbolic sounds and uses echoes to heighten isolation. The amplified sets and costumes emphasize themes. Finally, the special effects use projections, matte paintings, split screens, and make-up to assist the atmosphere. Indeed, Citizen Kane is a complete symphony of craft. Writing: 10/10 Direction: 10/10 Cinematography: 10/10 Acting: 10/10 Editing: 10/10 Sound: 10/10 Score/Soundtrack: 9/10 Production Design: 10/10 Casting: 10/10 Effects: 10/10 Overall Score: 9.9/10 For more of my work: https://guskeller.wixsite.com/moviefilmreviews By @augustkellerwrites

Reviews by: @filmography007 4/10 Following a car accident, which kills her mother, 17-year-old Ida moves in with her estranged aunt and her aunt’s grown sons. The house is filled with physical tenderness and love, but outside of the home, the family leads a violent and criminal life. This is a Danish film. It surprisingly managed to keep my attention but was very bizarre. A very simple story being told I just didn’t feel like it flowed very well. Very bleak in areas, not much happened and the film did feel very short. I liked the fact that you could tell what emotions the actors where feeling, they put in a great performance and made something so simple seem so deep and intricate with their portrayal of certain emotions. By @filmography007

Reviews by: @there_willbe_spoilers Dogman is surprisingly gripping. It's a simple tale. An impoverished dog groomer working in an equally dilapidated town makes ends meet by selling cocaine on the side. When an old and aggressive acquaintance returns and begins to terrorise the town, his life is flipped upside down. Marcello Fonte plays the aptly named Marcello or 'Dogman' so well that really this is his film. When we first meet him he is a scrawny and timid character, trying to stay out of trouble and enjoy what he has. When Simoncino turns up (back from prison and not a pleasant man), Marcello is bullied into submission over and over. At first he is intimidated into giving him free cocaine, but soon he is bullied into driving a getaway car after a burglary and then helping him get access to the cocaine suppliers (resulting in some extreme violence) Marcello hates the things Simincino makes him do but when the rest of the town conspire to kill him or 'put him down', Marcello takes pity on him like an unloved dog that's lashing out at the World around him. And like an unloved dog, he can be tamed and controlled. Over the course of the film there's a sense that Marcello is enjoying some of the power his new friend brings him and so he begins to try and tame him, to show Simincino that he is the master and Simincino is the dog, leading to a very dark ending. The back and forth between the two characters, driven by the brilliant performance from Marcello Fonte, is what makes Dogman so gripping. Each altercarion is unpredictable and tense, making for an effective thriller that will keep you glued until the credits roll. The film is also beautifully shot, so cinematic I wish I'd seen this on the big screen. However, there's not much to chew on afterwards really; it's a dark tale well told but doesn't offer much in the way of ideas or themes. Overall I'd say it's worth anyone's time. Though it may be a little bit shallow it has enough bite to really dig into your skin and leave a mark. By @there_willbe_spoilers

Reviews by: @augustkellerwrites Scream 5 has strengths and shortcomings. The franchise's meta quality helps because Scream 5 pokes fun at itself. It acknowledges the bind of sequels, which gives it motivation and a level of forgiveness. Plus, its actual plot is decent. It's a retread, but moves with purpose and contains surprises. Still, Scream 5 isn't a homerun because it falls into plenty of the slasher pitfalls (even if it acknowledges some). Supporting characters are pointless fodder, legacy characters are clunky, dialogue is corny, and plot elements are contrived. The self-awareness is enjoyable but doesn't transform a basic slasher into something exceptional. Meanwhile, the technicals of Scream 5 are average. The cinematography occasionally utilizes shadows and camera movement, but is mostly standard. Similarly, the sound is crafty only once or twice. The production design is generic, and the editing is never elevated. The special effects heighten a neck stabbing, but other kills are underwhelming. Lastly, the music is mostly forgettable. The cast boosts what they are given, but even that's spotty at times. Ultimately, Scream 5 has acceptable filmmaking and a solid mission, but fails to go above and beyond. Therefore, it will likely satisfy fans of the genre but leave others indifferent. Writing: 6/10 Direction: 6/10 Cinematography: 7/10 Acting: 7/10 Editing: 6/10 Sound: 7/10 Score/Soundtrack: 5/10 Production Design: 6/10 Casting: 7/10 Effects: 7/10 Overall Score: 6.4/10 For more of my work: https://guskeller.wixsite.com/moviefilmreviews By @augustkellerwrites

Reviews by: @augustkellerwrites The Tender Bar is an acceptable attempt at a solid subgenre. The coming-of-age story has merit but is overdone, making it difficult for new installments to stand out. So, even though The Tender Bar means well, it is missing a selling point to make it memorable. Ben Affleck excels in his supporting role and the soundtrack is strong, but that isn't enough to produce a hit. Primarily, this is because the story is stale. It explores ideas of manhood, self-efficacy, and success, yet not in particularly special ways. Despite some decent quotes, most of The Tender Bar is eclipsed by previous films in its class. Meanwhile, the filmmaking of The Tender Bar is proficient yet underwhelming. The cinematography uses movement, zooms, focus, and color pallets, but rarely incorporates meaning or a specific style. Similarly, the editing utilizes inserts, yet almost never elevates a scene. Even though the sound is enhanced by J-cuts, it barely impacts the experience. Finally, the production design embodies the time period, but isn't overly elaborate. Ultimately, The Tender Bar doesn't have a weakness and doesn't have enough clear strengths. It's firmly good, not great: a fine movie for fans of the genre, yet hardly a must-see. Writing: 6/10 Direction: 7/10 Cinematography: 7/10 Acting: 8/10 Editing: 7/10 Sound: 7/10 Score/Soundtrack: 9/10 Production Design: 8/10 Casting: 7/10 Effects: 6/10 Overall Score: 7.2/10 For more of my work: https://guskeller.wixsite.com/moviefilmreviews By @augustkellerwrites

Reviews by: @theg_flash_reviews Hey everyone here's my rant of Pink Flamingos, aka Disturbing S%x Drama with Unlikable D#&chbags. WARNING FOUL LANGUAGE AHEAD! Holy sh%t everyone, I got these words to say: WHAT IN THE ACTAUL F%&K IS THIS PIECE OF F%&KING SH%T? Very nasty movie, incredibly disturbing and its so hard to watch, I kept covering my eyes during the film, and I sh%t you not, there are parts that made me so sick that I almost went to the bathroom and vomit! I also have to put this out, WARNING: NOT MADE FOR KIDS! DO NOT LET YOU KIDS ANYHERE NEAR THIS! Also if you are easily gross out, slickened, or offended then don't even think about watching it. This movie literally feels like an X-rated movie, even though it said it's NC-17, it still feels like X-rated. The story is very stupid and cringy; the acting is f%&king awful; the characters are all unlikable d#%chbags and act like the Manson family only more sh%t; the dialogue is straight up f%&king atrocious and cringy at the same time; the setting looks cheap as hell which makes sense since this is a 70s movie; the only positive thing I can give this movie is that it does have good soundtrack, it's this 50s and 60s soundtrack which are good to listen, but this alone couldn't save all the negative sh%t going on with this movie; and the ending was so gross and disturbing that I covered my eyes all the way till the end credits, as if all that torture wasn't enough, they showed deleted scenes that were cringe +1. Overall I really hated this flaming pile of sh%t of a movie, and I have to say this again: if you are easily grossed out; offended; or sickened then I repeat: DO NOT WATCH THIS MOVIE!!! It's very nasty, very gross, some of the scenes I believe normal people couldn't even stomach. Honestly I've never seen anything this messed up in my life, and this movie did it big time! Also the director of the movie is known for making nasty movies like this so from now on I will be smart to avoid his movies, so would I recommend this movie to anyone? OH HELL F%&KING NO!!! STAY FAR AWAY FROM THIS ABSOUBLTE ALL TIME UGLIEST NASIEST DISTUBRINGEST PIECE OF F%&KING sh%t! F%&k THIS MOVIE! I give Pink Flamingos a big f%&king 0/10! By @theg_flash_reviews

Reviews by: @augustkellerwrites @filmreviewwithlulu Red Rocket is a fascinating look at a charismatic dirtbag. Simon Rex is brilliant, transforming his layered role into a mesmerizing force. Eccentric characters often grow tiresome with excessive screen time, but Rex delivers complexities that enrich the experience. Meanwhile, Sean Baker turns another rejected citizen into a well of enlightenment. Rex isn’t sympathetic, but themes of sexuality, exploitation, and manipulation are explored deeply here. On both a micro and macro level, Red Rocket studies how these dynamics work between individuals as well as the systems that encourage them. Plus, Red Rocket’s grungy appearance makes it all the more thoughtful. In true Sean Baker fashion, the filmmaking of Red Rocket is minimalistic and genuine. This creates an immersive atmosphere that is both heartfelt and artistic. As usual, Baker brings out the humanity in even his most detestable subjects. Both the cinematography and editing are natural and free, giving the film a slice-of-life feel. The sound and production add to this, with rundown looks and industrialized noise. Lastly, the music is masterfully utilized to bookend Rex’s cycle of destruction. Overall, Red Rocket is an explosive combination of acting and direction that will leave viewers with plenty to digest. Writing: 10/10 Direction: 10/10 Cinematography: 9/10 Acting: 10/10 Editing: 9/10 Sound: 8/10 Score/Soundtrack: 9/10 Production Design: 8/10 Casting: 7/10 Effects: 7/10 Overall Score: 8.7/10 For more of my work: https://guskeller.wixsite.com/moviefilmreviews By @augustkellerwrites What I love about Sean Baker’s films is how surprisingly deceiving they are. While on the surface they depict everyday individuals in regular, simplistic settings, complexity and deep rooted issues swim below. This is what resonated with me as I watched Red Rocket. This film is visually stunning thanks to Drew Daniels. Like The Florida Project, playful pastel settings and brightly coloured donuts plaster over the complex intentions of Rex’s character and the bleak reality of the Texas town. The cast was also really interesting. Bree Elrod, Brenda Deiss and Ethan Darbone created such a perfect balance in this film through their ability to portray characters that have a great sense of authenticity yet a lack of drive in comparison to Simon Rex’s character Mikey, who ultimately makes up for this with his visions of excelling in life. Both Simon Rex and Suzanna Son are truly charming and constantly had me trying to decipher their character as a whole. I didn’t know whether to support or condemn their behavior or actions, which is what made this film so engaging. What made this film so exciting was the conflict I experienced with ambitious ex-porn star Mikey Saber. Through both Simon Rex’s incredible portrayal of Mikey as both a child-like yet determined individual and such a well written script by both Baker himself and Chris Bergoch, I developed a fine line between being so frustrated with his qualities yet also feeling a great sense of love for his energetic nature. At times I felt a bit lost in the storyline, especially when Rex's character Mikey embarked on his endless spiels about his porn career, but yet again this also highlighted his sense of hope for reinvention, whether that be good or bad. One thing I will say is I absolutely loved the ending… I will keep it at that because I will not be revealing anything! Again, like all of Baker’s films, the slice of life story follows a culture many never intend to break down and explore. It makes cinema new and exciting. Films like this certainly need more recognition. Please support films in cinemas! By @filmreviewwithlulu

Reviews by: @mariwatchingmovies High level comfort comedy that absolutely transported me back to middle school when just saying 'Tina you fat lard come get your dinner' in my head would send me to the moon laughing. And its not even the funniest part. The Idaho Goodwill In The 80s vibe is overwhelmingly strong (like it sticks with you after it ends and makes you so happy you didn't go to high school there), and this time watching I just picked up on a lot more detail. They really got that creeping feeling of boredom correctly in the script. Also, since I have been watching a lot of older comedies lately I was half worried that the jokes wouldn't age well, but honestly most of the riskier plot points (Uncle Rico being an absolutely menacing creep or Lafonda in general) aged fine. I also forgot that Mac's mom is in this, she's such an icon. Happy I rewatched! By @mariwatchingmovies

Reviews by: @augustkellerwrites New Year's Eve creates the illusion of emotion, yet isn’t an actual journey. Instead of a thorough narrative, New Year's Eve patches cliched vignettes into a jumbo Hallmark movie. This way, it can market an ensemble cast instead of a thoughtful story. Every plotline is shallow: each character’s single trait is introduced, given a minor conflict, and miraculously paid off (usually by finding romance). The arcs are minimally valid, but completely lack substance. The only stance taken here is to overemphasize romance, which is rather toxic. Plus, the acting is generally devoid of passion, which undercuts the idealized relationships. Meanwhile, the filmmaking of New Year's Eve is basic and formulaic. The visuals are plain, the sound is standard, the music is forgettable, and the editing is lifeless. The production design is slightly impressive at times, but also cheap in other instances. Lastly, the direction is missing a distinct voice or goal outside of emotional manipulation. The project throws empty platitudes and sentimental tricks at its viewers, hoping to compensate for its lack of insight. That might work for some, but others will find it grating. Ultimately, New Year's Eve might feel meaningful, but only provides a mirage. Writing: 2/10 Direction: 2/10 Cinematography: 3/10 Acting: 3/10 Editing: 5/10 Sound: 4/10 Score/Soundtrack: 5/10 Production Design: 5/10 Casting: 9/10 Effects: 5/10 Overall Score: 4.3/10 For more of my work: https://guskeller.wixsite.com/moviefilmreviews By @augustkellerwrites

Reviews by: @a_weekend_watch •GENRE:CRIME, DRAMA, MYSTERY STREAMING: NETFLIX (16 EPISODES) - - ✅THE GOOD: MELANCHOLIC, MESMERISING & MYSTERIOUS! ✅The perfectly eerie atmosphere built by picturesque forest and captivating music choices, which acted as a perfect backdrop for all the gruesome and gritty crimes hidden in the small town of Villefranche! ✅Lively and multidimensional characters, that have a life of their own and add so many dimensions and layers to what might seem as just another ordinary small town mystery. Especially, Frank Siriani's character and his many idiosyncrasies! ✅Use of symbolism and supernatural sub-themes for creating awareness about Environmental issues without making it sound like a docu-series or without being too preachy. ✅The complexity and intricacy of mysteries that rely more on convoluted human actions and grim life realities than bringing in pointless story twists. - ❎THE BAD: SUPERNATURAL! ❎The supernatural portions of the show might be a little off-putting for some people. However, I can assure you that these supernatural "explanations" are merely symbolic and are perfectly meshed in with the realistic and humanistic approach of the plot. - 📌VERDICT: ZONE BLANCHE is a beautifully crafted & perfectly proportioned blend of crime, mystery, fantasy, supernatural & romantic drama; all packaged in a single tv show and shipped to Netflix. To top of it, the show also blesses us with some of the most organic and stunning visuals from the mysterious and intricately mossy landscape of Vosges France. However, I must warn you that ZONE BLANCHE is not for the faint of hearts. It's extremely addictive, very dark, grimly complex, ethically challenging, morally disturbing and above all(also, most importantly) ends at a terrible cliffhanger that might leave you cursing Netflix and its producers. Apart from this minor hiccup(that I am determined to resolve by making as many people watch it as I can), it is a must watch for both Environmental enthusiasts and lovers of complicated mysteries. Please, don't miss this unnerving study of human greed and the resulting manipulation & exploitation of this wonderful planet that we call Earth! By @a_weekend_watch

Reviews by: @augustkellerwrites Resident Evil is a low effort mess. Returning to the origin story was a nice idea, but that is the only positive to find here. The confined narrative of people escaping an isolated town overrun by zombies is fun. Also, the ticking clock element could've helped had it been utilized more. However, the execution of Resident Evil is sloppy. For starters, the writing is horribly transparent. Every bit of dialogue reeks of inauthenticity as characters tell the audience how to feel. Additionally, there's no falling action because the characters didn't arc. Meanwhile, the performances are plagued with overacting and wooden protagonists. Furthermore, the filmmaking is ineffective. First, the visuals of Resident Evil are ugly because the lighting is too dark, the colors are drab, and the framing is chaotic. These misguided attempts to be scary only accomplish unpleasant imagery. Next, the pacing is frantic, and incorrect scenes are emphasized. More time is spent developing side characters than main protagonists. Lastly, the production design is pathetic. Horror depends on look and feel, yet everything here is generic and silly. Plus, the overused CGI undercuts viewer connection. Collectively, this makes Resident Evil an unredeemable waste of time. Writing: 2/10 Direction: 2/10 Cinematography: 3/10 Acting: 3/10 Editing: 3/10 Sound: 4/10 Score/Soundtrack: 4/10 Production Design: 3/10 Casting: 3/10 Effects: 4/10 Overall Score: 3.1/10 For more of my work: https://guskeller.wixsite.com/moviefilmreviews By @augustkellerwrites

Reviews by: @augustkellerwrites Wolf is a thoughtful production about allowing others to be themselves. It is blunt and one-note, but its message is important and presented in an underrepresented population. Viewers might find Wolf strange because it revolves around unusual people, but that is the point. Wolf intentionally depicts some of the least accepted people around with valid humanity. Because of that, its sanctimony is forgivable. Just because a movie is delivering a lesson in an obvious way, doesn't make it bad. If that lesson is relevant and honorable, it is worth paying attention to. Additionally, Wolf has excellent craft. Its cinematography is purposefully rigid and sterile, including many divisive and confining lines. Meanwhile, the editing and sound are methodical, with occasional dynamic bursts. Together, this conveys the difference between the lively world these characters long for and the stern world they are forced into. Furthermore, the acting is terrific because these exotic characters truly feel real. They could've easily felt disrespectful or artificial, but each cast member shows a deep regard for their portrayal. Collectively, this makes for a detailed experience with a focused and applicable moral. It might not be groundbreaking, but Wolf is honest art. Writing: 8/10 Direction: 9/10 Cinematography: 9/10 Acting: 9/10 Editing: 9/10 Sound: 9/10 Score/Soundtrack: 7/10 Production Design: 7/10 Casting: 7/10 Effects: 7/10 Overall Score: 8.1/10 For more of my work: https://guskeller.wixsite.com/moviefilmreviews By @augustkellerwrites

Reviews by: @starwards1 "I can't exist by myself because I'm afraid of myself, because I'm the maker of my own evil." Andrzej Zulawski’s 1981 film Possession is a film that on one hand was disregarded as a b-movie exploitation gore-fest and went straight to video in a couple of countries, but at the same time it has an arthouse relevance, and it has found its way back even today, and taken its place among many other beloved arthouse films. It’s…. Well it’s a weird movie, if you haven’t seen it, there is really no way to explain what you’re in for. It’s a bizarre and absurd work of art that is a lot to take in.. Even if you have seen it and you say you understand all of it, you’re probably lying. It’s an enigmatic film that still grips you from start to finish. It puts you in this extreme hypnosis, and takes you through a creatively fascinating journey but one that is not for the faint hearted.. It’s chaotic and absolutely deranged. There’s an uncomfortable tension that’s built up brilliantly and it erupts in madness. It’s creepy, and genuinely traumatizing. For all its arthouse metaphors, it still is, one the surface, one of those horror films I never want to rewatch. Isabelle Adjani, as you’ve probably heard, invented acting with this movie. No words can truly describe her performance. It is breathtaking. Her and Sam Neil really elevated this film to a distorted reality that holds you in its clutches. I want to add what the film is about in this “review” but if I’m being honest, I’m not completely sure? Zulawski himself referred to it as a movie about a woman f*cking a demon octopus, but it definitely holds a lot more statements and messages than just that. It’s a movie about marriage, about divorce. The traditional horror movie about a couple with a demented twist on it. The demons and other otherworldly stuff is just ironically, a simpler way to break down ideas of complex human relationships. And Possession is not obsessed with throwing as much gore and twisted concepts at the audience as it can but instead tries to find something deeper. It explores the human soul. It’s a mysterious film, full of allegories, that is crafted with such meticulousness, one can’t help but admire the genius of it all. It’s definitely a film that warrants a rewatch even if it’s a bit hard to stomach. A fantastic movie formed out a twisted imagination and it has one of the most unsettling endings, possibly ever? And not mentioning the miscarriage scene would be a crime as that scene is probably what I’ll remember the most out of this film, no matter how many years pass. By @starwards1