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Only (2019)
Damsel in distress devolves into suicidal teenage tantrums
The acting here was pretty decent from the leads, cinematography was good for a fairly low budget movie, but the story ended up lacking.
There was a lot here that could have been really fascinating. The plot sets the stage for what could be a dive into very fascinating conflicts and character exploration.
Instead, the movie delivered a fairly boring jog through well played out tropes.
You have the strong, "overprotective" husband, the irrational and overly emotional wife who can't act to save herself, let alone anyone else, except for one small part near the end. She behaves in a way that constantly puts them both in danger and seals the deal by committing a prolonged suicide in a way that precludes her death possibly benefiting the rest of humanity.
There are all sorts of different paths the story line could have taken which would have been empowering, deep, and meaningful. The tragedy could have really meant something... but it didn't. Instead, the story meandered down a path that seems 'ok' on the surface, but is actually hollow when you look more deepy.
Black Mirror: Smithereens (2019)
Powerful Ending
This episode didn't end up where I expected it to, but I absolutely loved it. It avoids unnecessary cliche to deliver a powerful and potent message.
I understand the argument that this isn't really Black Mirror material, but I really think it is. It's a commentary on the danger of technology unchecked, and no less powerful because we're already living it.
The Time Traveler's Wife (2009)
This movie made me hate time travel.
While I generally avoid seeing a chick flick in theaters, lest I lose my man- card, I was coaxed into this movie. OK, really, I saw the high rating and assumed the movie must be good.
However, I must assume that most of the reviews were based on the frequency of seeing Eric Bana's naked posterior. Which was displayed 7.4 times.
The only way I can imagine enjoying this movie, that is if you have any tether to reality or cognitive ability, is by creating your own commentary, Mystery Science Theater 3000 style.
This is how I survived this movie. I'm actually looking at making shirts to commemorate my feat.