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Le sommet des dieux (2021)
A breathtaking animation that will leave your jaw dropping as soon as the first scene comes on the screen.
With a style of animation much inspired by Studio Ghibli, this is a simple story about mountain climbing, but more importantly about how far one is willing to go when following their passions.
We follow mostly two characters, the mountain climber Habu and the photojournalist Fukamachi and how their obsession might have more in common than they think.
The eternal question of why, why do people make certain decisions that may put their life at risk? Why do they constantly push their limits? Is it the competition that drives them? Is it something else? Is there a right or wrong answer to all these questions? This is what this movie is about at its core.
It is at times a bit slow-paced, but even if you don't enjoy the story that much, it's impossible not to be completely taken back by the quality of animation and its breathtaking scenes, music, and sound effects.
The Power of the Dog (2021)
A western movie focused on characters and on a particular American time period.
I truly enjoyed this film, the characters are so well constructed and have so many nuances that picking apart the personality of these characters is actually great, and the more I think about the complexity of the characters the more I love it.
Now your focus has to be undividedly on the movie and in taking all the pieces of information the characters give you, as well as the time period where this is all set, old western America, where you are supposed to live a certain way and are supposed to conform to the way things are.
Benedict Cumberbatch, Kirsten Dunst, Jesse Plemons, and Kodi Smit-McPhee all play complex characters with Cumberbatch and McPhee being the most fleshed-out characters, but I still loved what Dunst and Plemons were able to bring.
Cumberbatch to me was outstanding, the way we dive into his complex character as we slowly start to understand where his behavior is coming from is so subtle, emotional, and powerful, I just loved how everything is slowly and methodically deconstructed without feeding too much information at the same time to the audience, but rather an unravel of a character throughout the movie.
Overall, this is a beautifully made psychodrama movie with breathtaking cinematography, great character development, and a strong nuanced story. I truly loved how the story softly develops in this harsh and cruel time period.
The Last Duel (2021)
The Last Duel by Ridley Scott brings back the medieval flare we have all been missing from movies.
The cinematography is breathtaking, the costume and makeup flawless, and the use of practical effects works so well in this movie that makes it pop out off the screen.
The cast, also superb, is able to shine on an individual level, with the movie being separated by three acts that each show the perspective of one of the main characters, you are able to dive into these characters and by the end, you'll be holding your breath as the last duel takes place. Jodie Comer did excellent work, with her subtle expressions setting the tone for the way other characters ultimately interacted with her, and even though the story is the same in the three acts, you always feel like you are watching something new and fresh and that is thanks to the amazing performances on screen. Matt Damon and Adam Driver are also excellent, and the interactions between the characters and the different ways they interpret certain events is compelling and I, for one, wasn't able to keep my eyes off the screen.
Now, I don't know what happened to the marketing for this film, but it was done poorly, I mean a new movie by Scott with an amazing cast, set in the medieval time period, how could they mess this up I will never know. But I was grateful to have been able to watch this movie on the big screen. Now be warned, this movie is violent in more ways than one, so please don't take children to watch this and then complain the movie is too much.
Promising Young Woman (2020)
This movie will surprise you with how great it actually is!
Even though by now I heard a lot about this movie, I still went at it a bit skeptical, as the trailer made it look like a basic revenge movie, and even though in its core it is exactly that, it's also so much more.
The screenplay is fantastic, the tension in the scenes keeps you on the edge of your seat and Carey Mulligan is hypnotizing from start to end. With subtle changes in her voice, expression, and a change in behavior so quick that you won't be able to take your eyes off the screen for even a second.
I got so much out of it, at some points I got chills with her performance and that's when you know you have an incredible lead actress and a great script, that can make the most basic plot feel refreshing and compelling. The colors pop out of the screen and everything feels vibrant, and it works so, so well.
Overall I pretty much loved it, the ending felt a bit bittersweet, but I was still pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed it and by how much I actually want to re-watch it already!
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021)
Great choreography and compelling world-build
Entertaining from the get-go, alluring with an excellent build-up and great choreography that takes you back to the 'Crouching Tiger' era, Shang-Chi adds an interesting dynamic to the MCU.
The two main leads are compelling, I loved the comedic timing of Awkwafina and the seamless choreography of the movie, everything flowed easily, and the color palette and cinematography are also compelling arguments here. My favorite scene is a harmonious "dance" between two characters that grabbed me to the screen and didn't let go.
Overall, if you enjoy Chinese mythology mixed in with the familiarity of the MCU then you are sure to enjoy this origin story, the best one since 'Black Panther', for me at least. It got me hyped about what is coming!
Be on the lookout for two after-credits scenes!
Candyman (2021)
Visually appealing with a not so strong storyline
So I had no idea this movie was kind of a sequel to the original 90s movie I have yet to watch.
So all I know about 'Candyman' is what I got from this movie, and I found the lore interesting and the cinematography truly compelling, the use of red and yellow as the stand-out colors also sets the movie on another level visually, as well as the animated storytelling moments.
Now story-wise it is a bit too much in your face, you know what is going to happen from the get-go and there is no building up to it, what you see is what you get, and it could have used a bit more mystery to make us wonder about what exactly is going on.
Another thing that bothered me is, I didn't care for the characters in the slightest, and when that happens in a horror movie, then you know you can only depend on the gore or on the crazy, scary, wacky stuff that is happening on screen, and that also wasn't that great. By the end, it relies too heavily on social commentary, but it doesn't quite know how to effectively transmit it and make you relate to it.
So, overall, visually I loved it, story-wise it could have been a bit more developed and fleshed out.
Sweet Girl (2021)
Try not to fall asleep...
"Sweet Girl" starts off well, the first act is filled with emotional moments that bring out the best Jason Momoa has to offer, but then the plot falls apart.
You get the motivation of the two main characters, but the motivation of the bad guys is not clearly stated and became too repetitive to the point I was almost nodding off in the middle of the repetitive action scenes.
As I was about to nod off we get a twist that seems like a good idea, but it's not, as they clearly didn't know what to do with the plot from that point forward. They could have made the twist much more interesting, its consequences too, but nope, all we are left is the feeling of "what? No way..."
The ending of the movie is even more unsatisfying, as everything the characters went through seems inconsequential for their mental health especially.
Aftermath (2021)
This is bad, really bad...
So when you go see a horror movie that says, "Inspired by real-life events" you know one of two things, it will be either scary as hell or it will fall flat on its face. This one is the latter.
From the start the pacing is awful, nothing worth noting except the couple's marital problems, in fact, that is basically the whole plot, and I didn't give a damn about what they were going through, because all they did was shout at each other, I was wondering the whole time to why this two were even together. The characters have little to no character development, even though they were trying to throw some things around that made us care for the characters, but it just didn't work, the writing wasn't there and the couple interactions just felt bland.
After a whole bunch of nothing, the movie wraps its last act in a sloppy way, with a twist you can see the moment the couple sets foot in the house.
Now the real-life story is also not that exciting if you look it up, but if they actually really went at it, then it would have been a better thriller story than the clumsy thing we had.
Vivo (2021)
A cute movie to enjoy with kids, but it doesn't bring anything new to the table for adults.
I still enjoyed the story and its meaning but the music isn't as catchy as I first thought, even though hearing Lin Manuel Miranda's rap will always be a plus for me.
The animation is okay, shining when they go into the classic 2D animation route, but they don't use it enough, a shame really, it has the most colorful and interesting parts of the entire film.
So, "Vivo" doesn't quite hit the mark and will fall on the category of forgettable animation pretty fast, but it has cute characters and a good message.
Looper (2012)
If you don't mind some loopholes *cough* and are into sci-fi and time travel with a twist, then you'll enjoy this movie.
The concept is good and the setting of the tone for this story is awesome, you'll be engaged from start to finish. The pacing is pretty satisfying, I was never bored, just when I thought things would slow down a bit, the movie shakes things up.
Now the prosthetics on Joseph Gordon Levitt, bothered me a bit, but not because they were bad, but because people wouldn't believe me when I told them that was actually Joseph Gordon Levitt, I had to make them sit through some credits for them to see I was not crazy. But some comments were funny, like, "who is this actor, I've never seen him before!". But it was fine, together with the makeup they made it work.
Bruce Willis is Bruce Willis in full action glory and Emily Blunt was the perfect mix of badass and soft.
Now if you look at this movie too critically you'll find a bunch of loopholes that don't make any sense and would throw the entire movie to the ground, especially in the last act, but don't dwell on that too much, this movie is truly entertaining and interesting in everything they bring to the time travel genre and if you enjoy movies like "Terminator" then you'll definitely enjoy this one.
Jungle Cruise (2021)
Jungle Cruise is a breath of fresh air for all the families this summer.
Fun and colorful, this movie is sometimes reminiscent of the early years of Pirates of the Caribbean. All the interpretations are very good, the interaction between the characters of Dwayne Johnson, Emily Blunt, and Jack Whitehall were fun, relaxed, and entertaining.
By the way, that's the perfect description for this movie, a relaxing movie that never gets boring and that will melt away all the stress of the week, perfect as a movie to be enjoyed by families.
I had the opportunity to watch this movie at the cinema in 3D and it is definitely a great experience that takes us inside the movie, watch it like that if possible.
Overall, this is a movie to pick up the kids and watch as a family and on a personal note, as Emily Blunt can do no wrong in my books, for me it was definitely a positive experience, worthy of being seen on the big screen.
The Girl on the Train (2016)
Emily Blunt is the only enjoyable thing in this movie
I've been meaning to see this movie for a while now, not because of the plot, but because of Emily Blunt's performance, and is truly the only reason why you should watch this.
The pacing is awful, not much happens for almost an hour, the jumping around from character to character doesn't add much to the character development of each of the women and by the end, you'll be rolling your eyes.
I guess what bothered me the most was the lack of personality each of the characters had, making the movie a bad cross-over between 'Fifty Shades of Grey' and 'Gone Girl'.
Emily Blunt's performance hits all the right marks but there isn't enough depth to her character, making her actions seem a bit shallow with revelations about her coming too late into the plot.
The men in this movie are awfully written and by the end, you couldn't care less about their role in the story.
Overall I tried not to fall asleep with this one, if you are able to sit through the first hour then you should be able to get through the rest of the movie, but be ready to roll your eyes at the crap ending.
Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins (2021)
Not a true origin story...
Where do I begin... lets for a moment pretend this is not a G. I. Joe "origin" story, let's pretend this is the typical ninja story where there is trauma, sword skill development, Japanese lore, and some awesome ninja fights, and... it fails, it fails at even setting itself up.
The fight choreography is awful, most of the time you won't even know what is going on, it's poorly lit and has some awful camera shots that close up on a messy scene that doesn't make sense.
It almost felt like it had big budget issues, some scenes were poorly edited and the cinematography was lacking, only having a couple of shots I enjoyed.
Now, for the story this wasn't a good Joe's origin story, it was barely a ninja story, they just threw stuff in there that would remind you of G. I. Joe, but I prefer to not even remember the movies are related.
The villains are just as clichéd as you might think and the appearance of a beloved "La Casa de Papel" actress in Tokyo made me chuckle as every fan of the series will surely get that reference. Now the girl could barely walk with those shoes and that bothered me to no end.
Overall I didn't enjoy this movie at all, the pacing is awful, the fights are terrible and the script...I'm not even talking about it.
Rurôni Kenshin: Sai shûshô - The Beginning (2021)
Begin the heartbreake!
The final movie and prequel to the Rurouni Kenshin live-action series is as heart-breaking as expected.
The opening scene must be one of the strongest openings seen in Rurouni Kenshin live action and the first act is really strong, setting the tone for the time period and this Kenshin. Things start to drag a bit in the second act though and there is an overall lack of explanation to why this revolution is happening in the first place so you should be familiar with the manga or anime, to ensure you get the most out of the movie.
The performances, as per usual, were great, the cinematography and choreography are as beautiful and seamless as established from the very first movie.
Still, the OVA of this part of the story is my favorite and I was often comparing the movie to it, wishing they had gone for a bit more heart and brutality than what was delivered.
But, overall I really enjoyed it, Takeru Satoh is the best Kenshin we could ever ask for and I have only gratitude for the respect they have given to the animated series and manga while still making their mark in the Rurouni Kenshin universe.
Underwater (2020)
This movie will go in exactly the way you're expecting
It goes straight into the action from the get-go and that could have been a good thing if we got character development later in the movie, but we just don't get anything. There are only random people thrown in together in this life-threatening situation and they are friends apparently, but we never get information about these relationships either.
All we have are the small and big bad monsters that aren't anything amazing and we also don't learn much about them either.
So, overall, you'll get a bunch of people trying to escape an underwater station with a bunch of monsters outside. That's it, no further development was added to the script.
Luca (2021)
Luca is as light and sweet as expected
The animation is beautiful and summery, perfect for this season, taking place in a small fishing town in Italy.
The story is perfect for both kids and adults, inspiring to both. The friendship between Luca and Alberto is refreshing, pure, and true.
Themes like inclusion and the importance of true friendship while working to make your dreams come true are all handled in this film, with a touch of innocence and a positive outlook on life, this will surely warm your heart like the summer sun.
Resort to Love (2021)
"Resort to love" doesn't add much to the rom-com genre, but has surprisingly goodish singing.
I didn't find the movie that funny, I can count 2 times where I actually chuckled, but other than that it got more on my nerves more than anything else as I just wanted to slap one of the male characters and at times even our main character.
There isn't really anything special about this summer rom-com other than the weirdness of this love triangle and how uncomfortable everyone feels, I will probably forget I watched this by tomorrow, it's that forgettable.
Glass (2019)
The final movie of an unexpected trilogy.
I am a fan of Unbreakable and some parts of Split, particularly McAvoy's performance, and in this movie, he remained as one of the main reasons why I enjoyed some parts of this.
The color palette, cinematography, and color coordination of the movie are always in accordance with the character on screen and that is a big plus for me, as I really enjoy that attention to detail.
Now, the story goes through some ups and lows, I enjoyed the first act, the second act was filled with some of the best scenes from McAvoy, but it suffered greatly from a slow pace that wasn't really building up to anything. The addition of Sarah Paulson was great, but I needed a bit more from her character, as it felt a bit too bland. The third act showed promise but ended up disappointing as it rendered most of the second act useless, and the twists and turns simply didn't work and did not succeed in elevating the movie in any way,
Overall, I enjoyed some parts of the movie, mainly the build-up in the first act and McAvoy's performance, but the movie suffers from a lack of connection and overall direction, we can't connect to the characters and that ended up damaging the end of this film.
Jolt (2021)
The plot of this movie is so ridiculous, that is actually pretty entetaining
So, Beckinsale's character has a genetic condition that makes her violent, and the only way she calms down is by activating a sort of electric vest, jolting herself...yeah, that's...something...Beckinsale's sarcasm and one-liners are hilarious, I have no idea if the intent for the character was to make her this amusing, but it worked pretty well actually!
Overall, this action parody got tiring and repetitive fast as there was no actual progression to the character and story other than her walking around jolting herself and kicking men in the nuts...again, yeah, that is the actual plot of the movie and I was actually pretty damn entertained by all the nonsense, so mission accomplished I guess, although I'm still feeling weird about having fun watching someone jolting themselves.
So, is this so bad that it's actually good? I have no idea, still trying to make sense of all this nonsense....still, no sequel necessary thanks.
The Year Earth Changed (2021)
David Attenborough takes us to a world where I hope everyone learned something
Humanity is selfish, we are all selfish with each other and with the world around us. We keep separating ourselves from the animal world, continuing to play the card of us or them. We are blind to see how that is slowly but surely killing us and the entire planet.
As this documentary shows, with this pandemic, we got to see the reality of our impact on Earth and how the planet is able to take a breath without our constant interference. Levels of pollution dropping, animals returning and thriving, it hurts to think that we are those selfish people that would rather go to the beach and lay in the sun without care of our actions towards others.
I hope that changes, for our sake, for the future generation and for our planet, we all need to learn to thrive together instead of being apart, of seeing ourselves as animals too, as part of nature, we could all be so much more if only we were less selfish.
Masters of the Universe: Revelation (2021)
A short Part I that sets up Part II nicely
The amount of backlash the new series has been getting is a bit too premature in my opinion.
5 episodes is not enough to judge this, and I loved the animation!
After the first episode it is indeed more focused on Teela instead of He-Man, but I enjoyed the journey until episode 5, and that episode sets the next part nicely.
I still believe this will end up being a great animated series.
The Last Letter from Your Lover (2021)
Shailene Woodley delivers emotion range in an overly done love story
I wasn't that excited to watch this since I'm not a fan of these types of big dramatic romantic movies, but since part of it was set in the 60's I decided to give it a watch.
It wasn't as awful as I initially thought and even though its pacing is a bit slow, the cast still manages to make it enjoyable, especially since Shailene Woodley delivers the emotional range needed for the entire film, managing to bring the character to life. The costume design for Woodley is quite beautiful and the movie has some beautiful shots, in the first act mostly.
Felicity Jones and Nabhaan Rizwan have decent chemistry, but the story for their relationship doesn't quite deliver since we don't spend much time with them.
Overall, if you have almost 2 hours to spare and you're into big romantic movies you'll probably enjoy this, the plot is predictable and I would have liked to know the characters a bit more, but it wasn't a bad watch, if you're a fan of Woodley, Jones or even Callum Turner, you'll find something to enjoy.
Cider no yô ni kotoba ga wakiagaru (2020)
A summer animated movie that will warm your heart
Words Bubble Up Like Soda Pop is an unusual movie title, but it will make sense when you watch it, and you will feel warm inside with its beautiful meaning.
The animation is colorful and vibrant, it will for sure put you in a summer mood and take you back to those summers that never seemed to end, and that you didn't want to end.
You'll be smiling through the entirety of the movie, as it takes a touching unexpected turn in the second act that will grab your feelings and not let go.
The character's insecurities are pretty much part of their personality and are properly handled throughout the course of the movie, through subtle and not-so-subtle changes that show growth, acceptance, and confidence, more evident in the male protagonist, Cherry.
I would've liked to see a bit more development with the female counterpart Smile, but she was endearing and relatable nonetheless.
Overall, I really enjoyed watching this, a definite high note in this 2021 summer season.
Schmigadoon! (2021)
Everything I never knew I wanted!
From the first two episodes alone! This show is funny, colorful and a welcome surprise to summer 2021!
Star-packed Broadway actors in a mocking comedy musical, I mean where do I even start!? Kristin Chenoweth, Aaron Tveit, Jane Krakowski, Alan Cumming, Martin Short, just some of my favorite Broadway actors thrown in together, no big deal!
I'm loving this! I'm for sure hooked!
Physical (2021)
Rose Byrne and the 80's can it get any better than that?
I'm a fan of Rose Byrne, this dark and intelligent comedy plays into her acting strengths, but first, I've got to talk about her hair! That's 80's mood right there, love it! Byrne's range of emotions as she takes us through the complexity of Sheila is brilliant, how even though she's often smiling, her eyes and inner monologue are telling a different story.
This show brings out some serious themes of obsession with perfection and standards of beauty in a time where women had barely any freedom to talk back and be themselves in every way, being always a filler in a man's story.
Although this series shines whenever Byrne is on screen, it focuses a bit too much on the husband at times and those are its weakest parts. The main character's inner monologue is also a bit too much in the first couple of episodes, but it gets more tolerable and funny as the plot advances.
Overall I'm looking forward to seeing how the rest of this story will play out and enjoying what I've seen so far.