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★★½ Rewatched 12 Jun 2023
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This film is a god damn paradox
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As someone who has never watched the show, I gotta say...
That was freakin weird, but also pretty cool.
Madoka Magica's biggest strength lies in its deconstruction of the magical girl genre -- and it really doesn't hold any punches here. The way magical girls come to be in this universe stands out well from other interpretations, with the physical and psychological consequences of putting yourself into battle and how you use an alluring and powerful wish; even if it's…
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This review may contain spoilers. I can handle the truth.
Between watching this and Blade Runner 2049, I'm starting to think the sci-fi genre is at it's strongest when the fate of the future revolves on our offspring.
Though to be fair, it's a relatable theme; and director Alfonso Cuarón delivers in this intense dystopian tale. I can't really find much to complain about, and there's plenty to praise.
The cinematography is top-notch; it provides some excellent visual storytelling in certain scenes, and the use of shaky cam and camera…
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