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Arrival (II) (2016)
10/10
Beautiful, smart and special
14 November 2023
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I have watched this movie a few times and each time I like it better. It's very well written, and I think it does a wonderful job telling a story in a way that could have otherwise been confusing. The photography is flawless and the ambiance is captivating and yet intriguing.

The idea it explores: if you knew the future and the pain ahead, would you change your decisions? Would you erase the future if you knew it was going to be sad?

I absolutely love the way this movie presents this disjunctive. The cast is flawless also, Amy Adams is simply perfect.

This is not your typical sci fi movie though, don't watch if you are looking for an Independence Day like film. This is, in my opinion, a philosophical story that uses the arrival of aliens to explore the human mind and soul.
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The Batman (2022)
1/10
Depressing, dark, give the man a coockie
14 August 2023
Slow pace. Any slower and movement would have been imperceptible for the human eye. Conversations sound like they are trying to communicate telepathically , no audible sound involved.

Much as I think he's a great performer, I don't like Pattinson as Batman.... He looks like he could use some anti depressants, a walk in a sunny park and maybe some fried chicken. I get this is the way the character was designed and he does a good job but still, he made me wanna grab a puppy in order to recuperate some joy for life.

And last, it was so dark that it was a constant neurological effort for our eyes to distinguish anything on screen.
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Barbie (I) (2023)
10/10
Wonderful
14 August 2023
I went into the theater with no expectations, somebody had told me the movie was good and I was curious, but I didn't really know what I was getting into.

This is an uncommon movie. The idea being "we have been fooled. We were told feminism had succeeded and now we find out they had been playing with us". To me, the use of the Barbie world and the Barbie concept is fantastic, as she's supposedly been for generations of girls, the icon, the perfect woman with the perfect life achieving all she wanted. But at the same time she has been accused of embodying all that is wrong: unrealistic expectations regarding body image etc etc. Steteotypical Barbie realizing that she's been living in a bubble and the real world is not what she has been told is simply a flawless way of transmitting the message. We are all Barbie at some point.

The actors performances are simply perfect. Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling could not have done a better job. The stenography, the colors, the clothes, everything is just a delight.

This is by far the best movie I've seen this year. I know some people find it shallow, not for children, unfunny. To them I'd say perhaps they are not evaluating the movie from the correct perspective.

Intelligent, deep and aesthetically wonderful. 10/10 from me.
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Madres. Amor y vida (2020– )
1/10
Stereotypes
14 August 2022
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Irritated and irritating perimenopausal women teaches us the basics of motherhood: first, asphyxiate your child with oppressive love and guilt in order to compensate for all your insecurities. Second, blame your husband and treat him like the useless child man he is, while at the same time demand his commitment to your daughter's recovery, while at the same time obstaculize every attempt he does to commit. Don't forget to look sullen 100% of the time. Remind us all that there is only one way of being a good mother, and all that's gone wrong is absolutely never your fault. Furthermore, you're a victim of everyone else's behavior. Don't they know you are very special, strong and independent? Why does no one understand you? Better cheat with the nurse.

This show is mediocre, and that's being generous. Being honest I'd say it's infuriating. A big NO from me.
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The Good Boss (2021)
1/10
Boring
10 July 2022
I had high expectations. I found this film slow, boring and uninteresting. Seems to me like anything Bardem does is to be considered a masterpiece by law. I really don't get how this movie has received so many awards. I am at a loss to comprehend. The plot: no one cares. The characters: shallow and undefined. The "humor": te tto be found. 70% of the screen time is bardem's face. Like we should marvel at the mere sight of his face up close.
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10/10
Fantastic
26 March 2022
Every tine I watch this movie I like it even better. Beautiful, and I think Ben Stiller performance is one of his best. The photography is outstanding, as is the soundtrack. I can't less than recommend everyone watches it.
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Earthtastrophe (2016 TV Movie)
1/10
So bad that it's funny
9 November 2021
I was mesmerized by the main characters' wig during the first minutes of the film. It probably auditioned by itself during the movie's casting. The special effects are so unbelievably bad, they belong in 1984. I love bad science fiction movies.... But this one is a little bit too much, I couldn't focus on the plot due to bad acting and overall way too low budget ambiance.
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Labyrinth (1986)
10/10
A milestone in cinemas history
19 September 2021
I think people writing bad reviews are probably watching it from a 2021 mindset. This movie marked the 80s and the childhood of those of us who were there at the time. To me, it's the central film of my youngest years.
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Grease (1978)
10/10
Classic
19 September 2021
This movie is a classic, period. It marked my childhood.... I've watched it so many times and it always makes me feel home.
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Dune (2021)
5/10
Too slow
17 September 2021
I am reading the comments.... And although I liked the movie and I think it's very well made, the plot was too slow. I think the story is so long and complex that it would take maybe eleven movies to show everything. I am not a fan and I am not familiar with the story, perhaps if I were, I would have appreciated things that I didn't. I don't know.... So, good but really way too slow and leaves you with the feeling that it's over in the middle of the story and there's still so much to go.
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9/10
Charming and enjoyable
19 June 2021
I have watched this movie several times and I always enjoy it.... I have not read the book so I can't be critical about that, but as the movie goes, it's a fairly good watch. It's charming, the scenery is lovely and the characters are well written. I recommend it.
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Without Remorse (II) (2021)
1/10
Disappointing
9 May 2021
I love this type of movies and I love Michael B Jordan. This film is just not good. The plot has no rythm.... I was expecting to watch this and it was a complete let down. Too bad.
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2/10
A great idea gone to waste
28 January 2021
Great idea, great locations, some great actresses.... all gone to waste. The character of Eva is in my opinion very badly executed, she is sort of irritating and unrealisticly childish. Her personal evolution comes from nowhere and goes nowhere, and although the storyline comes from a very interesting place, the movie just doesn't cut it. It seems that someone had a fantastic idea and then somehow just didn't manage to transform it into what it could have been. I feel disappointed because I feel that with better direction it could have been a great film. Rosa María sarda, Veronica forque and Candela Peña are way too good for this.
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Shooter (2016–2018)
7/10
Alternative ending in my mind
25 December 2020
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I watched the 3 seasons in under a week and got really hung on the series. I really liked it. The first 2 seasons are way better though, in the third one it seems they forgot bob lee's a sniper. No sniping from him. The ending however.... after everything, really?? Please un-shoot julie, it left me depressed. I created an alternative ending in my mind and will pretend this never happened.
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10/10
Emily Blunt perfect as always
12 December 2020
Great plot, great story line and the action scenes are awesome. And Emily Blunt is perfect, as always.
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1/10
Please take it back
12 December 2020
So, I love sci fi, fantasy and action movies. It's my thing, I am The Dork. This is the worst X men movie in all time. In a give me back my money way. The story line is contradictory with the rest of the movies, which could be sorta ok if this movie itself didn't completely suck. The story line is very very blah. Almost no developing, no emotion, no nothing. The character of Jane is ok and the actress does very well, also Raven and magneto. But Charles Xavier.... oh my, I don't know what the actor did but he managed to make prof X loathable in more than one way. A pitty, really. Don't waste your time with this film. Let's close our eyes and pretend it never happened.
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The Undoing (2020)
10/10
Great plot
30 November 2020
Warning: Spoilers
Very addictive, I binge watched all season in one seating. Nicely played by all actors. Outstanding cast really, grant goes from perfect husband to despicable psychopath smoothly. And Nicole Kidman is lovely. Say all you want about botox, she looks 15 years younger than her age. Great for a rainy Sunday afternoon.
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2/10
A profanation of the original
27 November 2020
The first Independence Day is a classic to me. It was the perfect sci-fi action movie of the 90s: heroism (even if obviously it was the typical "America is the best" product), funny touches and a well built story. Independence Day 2 crushed all my expectations.... it's got nothing to make it interesting, none of the first ones wit or charm and the characters are void and plain. Nothing happens really.... aliens come back, they are bad, we kill them. No wonder it was a disaster and the 3rd one never happened.
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Big Stan (2007)
10/10
Underrated treasure
27 November 2020
If you love absurd humor and enjoy a good comedy this movie is for you. It's one of those underrated films that will make you wonder how come you'd never watched it before.
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Constantine (2005)
10/10
Solid
27 November 2020
I loved this movie in 2005 and I loved it yesterday. Great acting by all cast, perfect cast - Keanu is always perfect but still, in here he's accompanied by exactly the actors that are perfect for each role. Great story line and outstanding photography, the aesthetic and the ambiance... just amazing. It's a perfect example of how A sci-fi/fantasy movie can be credible and not get lost in silly special effects and plain characters. It can be regarded as a film that issues a difficult topic such as religion and yet I don't think anyone would find it disrespectful. Total 10, would recommend to everyone regardless of their beliefs.
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1/10
Unfunny, bad acting, cliche
21 October 2020
I was really expecting this film to be a laugh.... and now 3 days after watching I am still waiting. The children's acting is mostly appaling, they seem so unnatural like they are reading their lines - and they are not very good at reading. The entire time you get the feeling that the jokes are forced and shoved up your ass and, whether you like it or not, it's time to laugh. It could only be made worse by adding artificial laughter such as happened in the 80s sitcoms. Really, really, terrible.
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9/10
What I expected and looked for
4 October 2020
I mean, do not watch a fast and furious film if you are looking for a realistic, complex and deep analysis of the human psyque. I don't understand how people watch an action and fantasy movie and then complain that it wasn't realistic. Duh. This movie is entertaining, fun and easy to watch, lots of explosions, heroic behavior, and easy to digest and simple human I Interaction. The goodies are very good and the badies are very bad. Just what I signed for when I decided to watch. Nicely done mr The Rock.
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Greenland (2020)
4/10
Could be better
4 October 2020
I love this kind of movies: extinction, alien invasion and all sorts of end of the world-heroic saviors-human action and drama movies. This movie is just ok, it doesn't reach the level of the 90's and early 2020's films. Armageddon, Deep Impact, Independence Day. It seems they don't make them like that anymore. Say all you want about American action heroes and their topics, those movies were something special and memorable. Greenland is a very forgettable story that could have been waaaaay better.
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9/10
Nice for couch, blanket and ice cream night!
6 September 2020
I'm not a fan of romantic comedies but i enjoyed this one. Of course the plot is predictable and we all knew how it was going to end the minute it started. Still, good acting, good plot, good chemistry and relatable characters. Perfect option for those nights where you just want to turn off your mind after a stressful day and chill with a cute story. Sometimes it's nice to just lay back and watch nice people having good things happen to them!
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Juno (2007)
10/10
Great just great
23 August 2020
I loved it. The dialogues are fantastic, the photography and the characters are just perfect. My fav, Juno's step mom. The scene where they go to get the ultrasound.... I absolutely recommend this film.
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