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”
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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”
The Post (2017) Film Review
A stacked cast for a retelling of a monumental part of history. However, the film is incredibly dense—not necessarily in a bad way, but not in a fantastic way either. There was so much to include that it felt a tad cartoonish at times, hindering the impact of the scenes that made the final cut.ContinueContinue reading “The Post (2017) Film Review”
Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978) Film Review
Overall, it’s a great movie, but there are a lot of sloppy moments. I guess it’s the age of the film, and as someone who grew up watching newer movies with refined techniques, this felt comical. But again, the sum of its parts is great—great special effects, on par with *The Thing* (1982). It’s definitelyContinueContinue reading “Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978) Film Review”
The Public Eye (1992) Film Review
A great neo-noir film utilizing Joe Pesci as a specimen, and not as an actor, because you can leave it Pesci to give justice to any character you give him. He gracefully portrayed the odd man, giving you no choice but emphatize with his character. Solid script that is quite easy to follow.Barbara Hershey played theContinueContinue reading “The Public Eye (1992) Film Review”
The Lincoln Lawyer (2011) Film Review
Matthew McConaughey is one of the naturally coolest actors there is, and this role was made for him to portray. I couldn’t think of another actor that could make this performance as smooth as his.Great plot, always have been a fan of Michael Connely after seing Bosch. Stacked cast. Although the cinematography was a bitContinueContinue reading “The Lincoln Lawyer (2011) Film Review”
My Cousin Vinny (1992) Film Review
What a treat of a movie this is. I loved every single scene. Joe Pesci is an effective comedic actor because he knows his capacity and knows how to balance it. He knows his limitations and stays within it. Imagine an actor revered for both Goodfellas and this film. Two different films, but with aContinueContinue reading “My Cousin Vinny (1992) Film Review”
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