The Godfather, for me, is the definition of perfection in film. I genuinely believe that no matter how much time passes, this movie will always stand above the rest. It’s not just about the story of the Corleone crime family! It’s about the depth, the intricacy, and the way it all comes together so seamlessly. From the moment it starts to the final shot, I can’t help but think that this is truly the greatest movie ever made.
What really…
I’d honestly call ‘Harakiri’ a pretty flawless film. I went in expecting it to be slow or maybe even dull, but it completely took me by surprise. As a history student, I found the plot fascinating, especially since it explores post-feudal Japan, a period that I find deeply interesting. The film masterfully critiques the hypocrisy of customs during this era, and the seamless transitions between present and past made it incredibly captivating. The slow pace never drags; instead, it draws you…
Saw ‘Kraven the Hunter’ a couple of hours ago, and honestly, I don’t get the hate. Maybe I was watching a different film because two of my mates called it boring, but I didn’t feel that way at all. The plot was decent overall, and it was great to finally see Kraven, one of Marvel’s most unique characters, on the big screen. Aaron Taylor-Johnson wasn’t a bad choice for the role either. It’s not his strongest performance, but he still…
Watched ‘65’ this morning, and honestly, it was just decent. Adam Driver was solid, though far from his best, but he still managed to carry it. The story itself is fine, nothing overly complex or intricate; spaceship crashes on a strange planet, and it’s all pretty straightforward from there. The pacing felt a bit rushed, and there wasn’t much depth to dig into, but it did what it set out to do.
The dinosaurs were okay, though they had a…
‘Midsommar’ is definitely a disturbing film, no doubt about that. At this point, I’ve decided Ari Aster just doesn’t do it for me. His films seem to follow the same formula: brutal cult horrors with gruesome, unresolved endings. I’m probably being a bit harsh here, because it’s a solid film, but I feel like it had the potential to go deeper into the grim rituals and maybe even let Dani and Christian find a way to flee. Instead, it went…
‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ is one of Scorsese’s most daring films yet. What an incredibly thrilling film by the greatest director of all time! Much of the credit should go to Robert De Niro, who turns in one of his best performances in a long while as the merciless puppeteer controlling Leonardo DiCaprio's weak character. Leo is also at his best, as Scorsese wisely uses several extended shots to isolate DiCaprio’s facial expressions and depict the character's inner torment. …
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