Movie Watchlist (09/2020 - 09/2021)
A complete and chronological list of all movies I watched between September 2020 and September 2021 (= list ongoing). Included are only feature films and movies that were made for TV or streaming services but no short movies, tv shows or serials. The movies will be rated on a 1-10 scale, 1 being the worst - the ratings reflect my own opinion.
Movies I've already seen since starting yearly lists in 2012 will be marked with brackets and the respective latin number, representing how many times I've seen them. A star indicates that I found this movie exceptionally good; these titles are in no specific order and simply represent how much those movies stayed with me over that year.
My list of selected movies for 2020-2021:
La caza [1966]
The Dark Knight [2008]
Nayak [1966]
La casa lobo [2018]
Avatar [2009]
The White Tiger [2021]
Tôkyô monogatari [1953]
Tenki no ko [2019]
Kamera o tomeru na! [2017]
Crip Camp [2020]
Smultronstället [1957]
Piccadilly [1929]
Kaze no tani no Naushika [1984]
Isle of Dogs [2018]
The Thin Red Line [1998]
Ida [2013]
Movies I've already seen since starting yearly lists in 2012 will be marked with brackets and the respective latin number, representing how many times I've seen them. A star indicates that I found this movie exceptionally good; these titles are in no specific order and simply represent how much those movies stayed with me over that year.
My list of selected movies for 2020-2021:
La caza [1966]
The Dark Knight [2008]
Nayak [1966]
La casa lobo [2018]
Avatar [2009]
The White Tiger [2021]
Tôkyô monogatari [1953]
Tenki no ko [2019]
Kamera o tomeru na! [2017]
Crip Camp [2020]
Smultronstället [1957]
Piccadilly [1929]
Kaze no tani no Naushika [1984]
Isle of Dogs [2018]
The Thin Red Line [1998]
Ida [2013]
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- DirectorCarlos SauraStarsIsmael MerloAlfredo MayoJosé María PradaThree men go hunting rabbits during a hot day. Heat and talking about events happened in the past make them angry, until they go totally crazy.Three aging friends go on a hunting trip together, but the heat and past mistakes make them turn against each other. Wonderfully shot drama with strong characterizations, marvellous music, and a gripping atmosphere.
Overall 8/10* - DirectorJeremy GillespieSteven KostanskiStarsAaron PooleKenneth WelshEllen WongShortly after delivering a patient to an understaffed hospital, a police officer experiences strange and violent occurrences seemingly linked to a group of mysterious hooded figures.Horror movie about a group of people in a nearly abandoned hospital being threatened by a supernatural force. Mediocre movie with undercooked cosmic horror elements, a tedious plot, and poorly written characters.
Overall 4/10 - DirectorChristopher NolanStarsChristian BaleMichael CaineKen WatanabeAfter witnessing his parents' death, Bruce learns the art of fighting to confront injustice. When he returns to Gotham as Batman, he must stop a secret society that intends to destroy the city.A grim and dark vision of how the popular hero Batman came to existence. Great cast, epic score, and interesting characters make this action movie truly amazing - with only minor pacing problems.
Overall 8/10 [II] - DirectorChristopher NolanStarsChristian BaleHeath LedgerAaron EckhartWhen the menace known as the Joker wreaks havoc and chaos on the people of Gotham, Batman must accept one of the greatest psychological and physical tests of his ability to fight injustice.A ruthless maniac takes over the criminal underworld and threatens a large metropolis. Nearly perfect superhero movie with many wonderful action sequences, memorable performances, and a quality script.
Overall 9/10* - DirectorDavid LaneStarsSylvia AndersonRay BarrettAlexander DavionWhen the launch of a mission to Mars goes awry due to sabotage, International Rescue is requested to assist in the mission's second attempt.A family of international rescue pilots travels to Mars. Well-meaning but uneven animation adventure with then decent production values - that have aged poorly, though - and clichéd writing, that has aged even worse.
Overall 4/10 - DirectorChristopher NolanStarsChristian BaleTom HardyAnne HathawayEight years after the Joker's reign of chaos, Batman is coerced out of exile with the assistance of the mysterious Selina Kyle in order to defend Gotham City from the vicious guerrilla terrorist Bane.The hometown of Batman, Gotham City, descends into chaos after a nuclear bomb threat. Ambitious superhero epic with a strong ensemble cast, amazing production values, and good writing - even if the last act stumbles a bit.
Overall 8/10 - DirectorCharlie KaufmanStarsJesse PlemonsJessie BuckleyToni ColletteFull of misgivings, a young woman travels with her new boyfriend to his parents' secluded farm. Upon arriving, she comes to question everything she thought she knew about him, and herself.A young woman experiences strange episodes when visiting the parents of her boyfriend. Chilly and atmospheric mystery thriller with a great cast and marvellously weird writing.
Overall 8/10 - DirectorYorgos LanthimosStarsBarry G. BernsonHerb CaillouetBill CampSteven, a charismatic surgeon, is forced to make an unthinkable sacrifice after his life starts to fall apart, when the behavior of a teenage boy he has taken under his wing turns sinister.A middle-aged doctor is blackmailed to kill one of his family members, to save the others from certain death. Decent thriller that largely succeeds in developing a mysterious atmosphere, but stumbles when it comes to charaterizations and pacing.
Overall 6/10 - DirectorJohn HustonStarsHumphrey BogartKatharine HepburnRobert MorleyIn WWI East Africa, a gin-swilling Canadian riverboat captain is persuaded by a strait-laced English missionary to undertake a trip up a treacherous river and use his boat to attack a German gunship.After their African village is attacked by German soldiers, an unlikely couple plots to attack their warship with an old riverboat. This romantic drama has great cinematography and strong lead performances, but the overall cheesy tone and the dated writing are essential flaws.
Overall 6/10 - DirectorHarry BradbeerStarsMillie Bobby BrownHenry CavillSam ClaflinWhen Enola Holmes (Sherlock's teen sister) discovers her mother is missing, she endeavours to find her, becoming a super-sleuth in her own right as she outwits her famous brother and unravels a dangerous conspiracy.Enola Holmes, Sherlock Holmes' teenage sister, tries to find her mother who went missing. Light-hearted and entertaining crime comedy with a thin plot, but the lovable characters and especially the strong lead performance mostly make up for it.
Overall 7/10 - DirectorVincenzo NataliStarsNicole de BoerMaurice Dean WintDavid HewlettA group of strangers awaken to find themselves placed in a giant cube. Each one of them is gifted with a special skill and they must work together to escape an endless maze of deadly traps.A group of six strangers find themselves in a series of cube-shaped rooms with deadly traps. Low budget horror thriller with mediocre performances at best, but the movie has thrilling moments and a genuinely creepy atmosphere.
Overall 7/10 - DirectorKristina BuozyteStarsMarius JampolskisJurga JutaiteRudolfas JansonasA neuron-transfer scientist experiments with the thoughts of a comatose young woman.Through a series of experiments, a scientist connects with a comatose young woman. Visually stunning movie with outstanding art direction, but the muddled plot and weird characterizations make many intriguing moments rather dull.
Overall 5/10 - DirectorGeorge A. RomeroStarsLane CarrollWill MacMillanHarold Wayne JonesThe military attempts to contain a manmade combat virus that causes death and permanent insanity in those infected, as it overtakes a small Pennsylvania town.Because of a strange new virus, a small town goes into quarantine, commanded by the military. Average horror movie with a great premise and some great political ideas that, however, are never fully realized due to the poor acting and the mediocre dialogues.
Overall 5/10 - DirectorTate TaylorStarsViola DavisEmma StoneOctavia SpencerAn aspiring author during the civil rights movement of the 1960s decides to write a book detailing the African American maids' point of view on the white families for which they work, and the hardships they go through on a daily basis.An aspiring young author, interviews African American maids during the late 1950s to get their perspective on race relations. Although the movie does tackle heavy topics like racial equality, it mostly remains a light-hearted comedy from the predominantly white perspective.
Overall 7/10 - DirectorLukas FeigelfeldStarsAleksandra CwenCelina PeterClaudia MartiniAfter the loss of her tormented mother, the erratic behavior of a 15th century woman living in an isolated mountain village becomes a threat to the safety of her infant child.In 15th century Germany, a young woman is slowly driven insane by her dead mother. Generally well-made and slow-burning horror movie with a beautiful and haunting setting and a marvellous lead performance.
Overall 7/10 - DirectorMark HartleyStarsPhillip AdamsGlory AnnenChristine AmorThe story of the Australian exploitation genre cinema of 1970s and 80s.Documentary about the emergence of the Australian Ozploitation movie genre during the 1970s and 1980s. Even though the research is done very thoroughly and the movie features some great interviews, the overall presentation is lacking, making it only reasonably interesting for newcomers.
Overall 6/10 - DirectorSatyajit RayStarsUttam KumarSharmila TagoreBireswar SenEn route to Delhi to receive an award, a Bengali film star reevaluates his success through his fellow passengers, dreams, and past experiences.While travelling on a train to receive an award, a famous actor reflects upon his past decisions. Thoughtful drama with marvellous cinematography, well-written dialogues, and believable performances.
Overall 8/10* - DirectorPatrick BriceStarsKatie AseltonPatrick BriceMark DuplassA young videographer answers an online ad for a one-day job in a remote town to record the last messages of a dying man. When he notices the man's odd behavior, he starts to question his intentions.An amateur filmmaker goes to a remote cabin in the woods to shoot a documentary for a creepy middle-aged man. Dark and witty horror comedy that utilizes its found footage elements mostly effective and features a strong performance by the central antagonist.
Overall 7/10 - DirectorFrank DarabontStarsThomas JaneMarcia Gay HardenLaurie HoldenA freak storm unleashes a species of bloodthirsty creatures on a small town, where a small band of citizens hole up in a supermarket and fight for their lives.In a small town, a group of people is trapped inside a shopping mall, when a mysterious fog comes up. Well-written horror movie with a strong premise and atmosphere, decent dialogues, but also some mediocre acting.
Overall 7/10 - DirectorMatt ReevesStarsMike VogelJessica LucasLizzy CaplanA group of friends venture deep into the streets of New York on a rescue mission during a rampaging monster attack.A group of friends travel through New York City, when a gigantic monster attacks the city. Uneven found footage horror movie with some decent elements and clever scenes, that altogether haven't aged well.
Overall 5/10 - DirectorGerard JohnstoneStarsMorgana O'ReillyRima Te WiataGlen-Paul WaruA young woman is forced to return to her childhood home after being placed under house arrest, where she suspects that something evil may be lurking.A young woman serves her sentence in a house were strange things happen. Weird but ultimately rewarding horror comedy, that blends both elements mostly well and achieves some truly memorable moments.
Overall 7/10 - DirectorColin EgglestonStarsJohn HargreavesBriony BehetsMike McEwenWhen a suburban couple go camping for the weekend at a remote beach, they discover that nature isn't in an accommodating mood.A couple spends a weekend in the rural part of Australia but their surroundings become increasingly hostile. Decent low budget horror movie with a great premise and production values that don't seem as cheap as they really are, but the performances and pacing are sometimes off.
Overall 6/10 - DirectorJoaquín CociñaCristóbal LeónStarsAmalia KassaiRainer KrauseKarina HylandTells the story of Maria, a young woman who takes refuge in a house in southern Chile after escaping from a German colony.Animation horror movie about a young woman escaping a dangerous sect. Wonderfully imaginative and unique art movie that's a remarkable visual achievement and has a strangely eerie atmosphere.
Overall 9/10* - DirectorBob ClarkStarsJohn MarleyLynn CarlinRichard BackusA young soldier killed in the Vietnam War inexplicably shows up at his family home on the night of his death.After being declared dead, a young soldier returns to his family but behaves extremely hostile. Decent horror movie with a good premise and thoughtful social commentary, but the poor acting, mediocre pacing, and middling dialogues are irritating.
Overall 5/10 - DirectorAaron SorkinStarsEddie RedmayneAlex SharpSacha Baron CohenThe story of 7 people on trial stemming from various charges surrounding the uprising at the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois.Fictionalized retelling of the trial of a group of social activists who were involved in the riots surrounding the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago. High quality courtroom drama with fast, well-written dialogues and a wonderful ensemble cast.
Overall 8/10