The film’s presentation of life during a time of civil unrest is great. I felt like it didn’t take away from the balance of life during those times. Will Poulter found the perfect balance for his character. I admired his approach—it wasn’t an easy character to play. He maintained his appearance while ironically giving hisContinueContinue reading “Detroit (2017) Film Review”
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Blow Out (1981) Film Review
This movie looks fantastic—I loved the cinematography. It’s super underrated, and if it weren’t for Letterboxd, I never would’ve found this gem. The plot is solid from start to finish. They wrapped up all the important details perfectly by the end. John Travolta and Nancy Allen? Their chemistry is *chef’s kiss*—so good. And that ending?ContinueContinue reading “Blow Out (1981) Film Review”
L. A. Confidential (1997) Film Review
A film for adults—not because of its maturity, but because the layered story might be challenging to follow at first. If you stick with it, though, you’re in for a real treat. It’s a very easy film to understand, provided you let yourself be entertained by it—and it’s hard not to. I love movies withContinueContinue reading “L. A. Confidential (1997) Film Review”
Carlito’s Way (1993) Film Review
The soundtrack in this film is one of the most beautifully curated in film history. Every song is perfect and placed at the right moment. From beginning to end, the soundtrack acts as a character in its own right. Al Pacino is flawless, as always. His final narration is serenely peaceful, carrying the emotional weightContinueContinue reading “Carlito’s Way (1993) 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”
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”
Flightplan (2005) Film Review
Intriguing plot and pace, but there’s just too many plot holes to make it a great film. Jodie Foster’s monologue was a thing of beauty, but for films like this one, the acting is not the primary driving force. You could have Pacino or Streep or Daniel Day in there, but if the twists doesn’tContinueContinue reading “Flightplan (2005) Film Review”
Sea of Love (1989) Film Review
Oh God, this had me grinning like a teenage girl. One of the best rom-coms (yes, I felt like it is one) I have ever watched, and I hate that it took me this long to find out about this. There are very few things I look for in films. 2 of them are: wellContinueContinue reading “Sea of Love (1989) Film Review”
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