loannis2000 Reviews

All of Us Strangers (2023)

I Love it...But hate that it hurts

[8/10 · 13 May 2024]

Rarely do I find myself compelled to write film reviews, as it's a challenge to connect so deeply with a film as I did with this one. It truly resonated with me on a profound level, evoking a whirlwind of emotions that left me both moved and torn apart. At its core, this film delves into the psyche of a man trapped in the clutches of his childhood trauma, ensnared in a labyrinth of his own thoughts and illusions about life.

Throughout the narrative, we witness his relentless pursuit of care and stability, which he has never truly experienced. Yet, despite his efforts to find closure and peace, he remains haunted by the unrelenting anguish that only seems to intensify with time. The film masterfully portrays his torment, juxtaposing moments of deliberate introspection with uncontrollable flashes of post-traumatic recollections.

What sets this film apart is its ingenious use of symbolism, particularly the motif of trains as a metaphor for the protagonist's journey into the depths of his subconscious. Each locomotive represents a different facet of his psyche, hurtling him towards moments of introspection and self-discovery. It's a testament to the filmmaker's skillful execution that such abstract concepts are brought to life with such visceral clarity on screen.

While I undeniably love this film for its raw emotional power and thought-provoking narrative, I cannot ignore the pain it inflicts upon me as a viewer. It's a paradoxical experience, simultaneously captivating and agonizing, which is a testament to the film's ability to evoke such visceral reactions. Thus, with a heavy heart, I bestow upon it a rating of 8/10 stars on IMDb, acknowledging its brilliance while also recognizing the emotional toll it takes.

The Creator (2023)

Very superficial, bad character building

[6/10 · 22 November 2023]

The film was okay, unfortunately I liked the character building in the film. Characters all seemed very superficial. It would have needed a lot more explanation as to why a character becomes the way he is. Due to this rather poor implementation, all the important and actually emotional moments in the film lose their impact.

The film is partly reminiscent of the game Detroit Become Human, only that the story and character development in the game is significantly better. In other moments the film is reminiscent of the film District 9.

Another point is that the artificial intelligence was portrayed in a very human way, the only difference being the visible details. For example, in some scenes, the sadness of an artificial intelligence is shown by the robot crying like a human with tears, which makes absolutely no sense. What also doesn't make sense is that in the end a small bomb directly causes the gigantic spaceship to collapse. Everything seems pretty plastic, there is no depth but only "Humans are evil, AI is not"

I love scifi, artificial intelligence and robots. Unfortunately, this film is not really good. But he's definitely okay and not bad.

Red, White & Royal Blue (2023)

Many important moments are missing from the book

[7/10 · 9 September 2023]

I really like the film. But I think it's a shame that many moments that were described in great detail and intensity in the books were simply not shown in the film. With these moments, the film would be much more intense. There were moments in which there were a lot of emotions such as anger, stress and intimacy in the book. But in the film, these moments were very brief or non-existent. The film is good, it touched me and I'm sure many other people. But he had more potential.

I hope for a second part. The LGBTQIA community needs more films in which they are represented. We need more love and visibility in these difficult times.

The Equalizer 3 (2023)

Dramaturgy, scriptwriters and direction has failed

[3/10 · 1 September 2023]

I can not understand the many good reviews . In my opinion one of the worst films I've ever seen.

The film is very superficial, there is hardly any meaning. Except for senseless and many brutal deaths, the dramaturgy is just worse.

The film has no depth in either the characters or the story itself. The film is artificially lengthened by many unnecessary scenes that are unnecessarily long, as if you were stretching chewing gum.

There is hardly any character building, the roles all seem very superficial and weak. You hardly learn anything about the new person in the film, many questions are not answered or only answered very vaguely.

The screenwriters, directors of this story and the dramaturgy failed here. My reviews are pretty harsh, I know I'm usually more of a positive reviewer, but I'm just plain disappointed here.

The only nice thing is the scenery and the places that have been chosen.

Chupa (2023)

Sweet film, idea not very original

[6/10 · 7 April 2023]

The film is beautifully and sweetly designed. It's about friendship and secrets as well as acting morally.

The movie plays not in a fantasy world like other movies but in the real world, which makes it a bit different from other similar movies.

Unfortunately, the film idea is not very original and there are many films with a similar idea and a similar storyline . Anyone who likes to watch Disney films and likes simple stories without having to think too much is in good hands here. The film is well suited for families with children and people who are looking for something pleasant Especially children will like Chupa very much .

On the Morning You Wake (to the End of the World) (2022)

Verry cool

[8/10 · 26 July 2022]

This documentary was done extremely well. I learned a lot and had a lot of fun with this VR experience on the Oculus Quest. You feel like you are there live, you can feel the vibrations of the smartphones and the fear of the people.

Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers (2022)

catastrophe

[1/10 · 3 June 2022]

The film is a disaster! The film denigrates beloved characters from my childhood. The film stole great memories from me and made me feel uncomfortable about characters I loved.

The Christmas Chronicles: Part Two (2020)

The second part has no magic and isnt for children.

[4/10 · 3 December 2020]

The first part was nice. The Seconds Not realy... This isnt a movie for children anymore, to much bombs, fights and animal hurting... The second part has loose the Magic, thats sad.