A very stressful, slow-burn film—a dangerous combination for viewers, as relief is scarce. Throughout the film, I kept waiting for a redemption arc, even though I already knew there wouldn’t be one. It’s a deeply depressing story about the repercussions of one’s actions and their devastating culmination. Philip Seymour Hoffman was one of the greats,ContinueContinue reading “Before the Devil Knows You’re Dead (2007) Film Review”
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A Time to Kill (1996) Film Review
The theme was there. The moral was there. The actors were there. The runtime was there. But still, the film fumbled it all, coming up short, unable to utilize the small things that are basically the formulas for success. This wasn’t the actors’ fault because you can tell they understood how impactful their performances couldContinueContinue reading “A Time to Kill (1996) Film Review”
12 Angry Men (1957) Film Review
Wow. What a cinematic experience. For a very simple plot, we heard perfect dialogue. Twelve actors were given 90 minutes to showcase their acting chops, and they showed us perfect acting. With the limited and confined setting, we were gifted with perfect cinematography. A movie that defies its age in every aspect. It’s one ofContinueContinue reading “12 Angry Men (1957) Film Review”
Bridge of Spies (2015) Film Review
Surprisingly good film, but it’s very Spielberg in terms of semi-unwarranted emotional weight. Again, a good film, but it could’ve worked better as a full-on espionage thriller. Then again, the movie isn’t really about Bridge of Spies (2015) itself—it’s more about Attorney James Donovan. The story centers on him more than the actual historical event. Nonetheless, it’sContinueContinue reading “Bridge of Spies (2015) Film Review”
Glengarry Glen Ross (1992) Film Review
A claustrophobic film—not because of its confined setting, but because of the suffocating tension between the characters. Six top-notch actors deliver razor-sharp dialogue with powerhouse performances. You can’t single out any one actor here; everyone is stellar. Pacino, Lemmon, Baldwin, Arkin, Harris, Spacey—heck, even Pryce—all shine. While the plot might seem shallow on paper, theContinueContinue reading “Glengarry Glen Ross (1992) Film Review”
Sleeping with Other People (2015) Film Review
They executed the overused “best friends to lovers” trope exceptionally well. Jason Sudeikis was hilarious in this—he upstaged the entire cast. Alison Brie, a criminally underrated actress, brought her natural charm and wit, and this film was no exception. Adam Scott, strangely enough, was intimidating in the best way. It’s a great casual watch ifContinueContinue reading “Sleeping with Other People (2015) Film Review”
Somewhere in Queens (2022) Film Review
Either you hate it, or you relate to it—and when you relate to it, you’ll love it. I loved it. It was a treat to watch. This film offered a perfect perspective on a solid, united family—not the typical portrayal of a loving one. In fact, the relationships seemed dysfunctional. But as you read betweenContinueContinue reading “Somewhere in Queens (2022) Film Review”
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