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”
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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”
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”
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”
Joy (2015) Film Review
A remarkable true story, but the execution made it look so corny and cringy. Every supposed ‘cool and methodical’ scene Jennifer Lawrence has makes me think she was hyped up by the director that she was delivering the greatest performance of all-time. She did her best, but the editing, cinematography, and soundtrack just failed to back herContinueContinue reading “Joy (2015) Film Review”
Everybody’s Fine (2009) Film Review
Heartwarming and adorable. Robert de Niro is so versatile that he can go from a cold, heartless gangster, to an adorable grandpa you just want to hug and spend the afternoon with. Sam, Drew and Kate were also fantastic in this.Plot is nothing spectacular, but the film was great nonetheless. 4 out of 5
La La Land (2016) Film Review
I was so glad I saw this one when it came out. Instantly became one of my all-time favorites, but couldn’t watch it again ever since. A perfect film and a beautiful story of passion, love, and music. Perfect casting. Emma and Ryan’s chemistry is the best I’ve ever seen. From Crazy, Stupid, Love, to GangsterContinueContinue reading “La La Land (2016) Film Review”
Challengers (2024) Film Review
Listed as romance, but this is more than that. This is a movie about friendship, glory, pride, passion, and ultimately, contentment. Brilliant editing. Fantastic soundtrack. Excellent pacing. Good plot, and the three young stars carried it with their dialogues and delivery. One of the best closing act I’ve seen. Puts you right in the game and injectsContinueContinue reading “Challengers (2024) Film Review”
Contact (1997) Film Review
Maybe I watched it too late. Maybe I should’ve watched this way before Interstellar, Ad Astra, and Gravity, because this felt so uninspired and lazy.Great visuals, its just the plot had so much potential, but it was paced very 90’s.The dialogues, especially the courtroom scene was so corny that Jodie Foster couldn’t even deliver itContinueContinue reading “Contact (1997) Film Review”
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