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X (2022)
Beautiful love letter. Astonishing 70s Cinematography
A great slasher flick, with interesting subjects and a great back story under the surface.
It's not only about the nudes and the massacre part, Ti West has something unique to say.
Although, the trailers wants you to believe that you'll see something more surrendered to the horror genre but in the end you're getting a slasher movie. Even if the result is beautiful and well worked, I'd like the studio to be more honest in the first place (We love A24 anyway).
The Dark and the Wicked (2020)
Finally, an actually scary film
After I've seen hundreds of non-scary horror movies ... I found a true gem.
The Dark and the Wicked it's by far the darkest horror movie of the year so far.
The plot is very simple but you don't need anything else because it has a very specific job to do and finally works.
Probably A24 vibes... if you are a fan of the genre, this one is a must see.
Doctor Sleep (2019)
Good Job Mike Flanagan
Mike Flanagan knows very well where he is and what he has to do and this sequel does both fan service and makes this Horror Universe bigger with this different plot.
If you want to see something like the 1980s film you will be disappointed, Doctor Sleep it's something different even though it's more a fantasy movie and less a horror movie.
Joker (2019)
What a movie...
Joker actually is a mix of different genres and elements who create something unique.
You can see the Taxi Driver or King of Comedy influences but Todd Phillips Movie has more things to say ... and Joaquin's Phoenix performance helps him to do that 100 %.
I think it's the best character development I've see in a movie and the screenplay it's artistic written. Even if doesn't follow the comic mythology at all and it's very realistic and less comic book movie, Joker has a lot of elements of Batman Mythology and gives some hint to DC fans. Dark, brutal, funny and sad at the same time ... Joker is one of the best movies of the recent years.
Anna (2019)
Sasha Luss killing it and Besson knows exactly what he does.
Despite Anna is like a movie with an old fashioned cinematic style, Luc Besson has the charisma to make beautiful things even if the materials he have in his hands isn't powerful as at Leon the Professional and Nikita.
Sasha Luss is the real superstar of this movie with her simple and cold acting performance that gives what the role asks about.
Besson's screenplay has a lot of problems and one of this is the flashback and time travel thing, but in conclusion Anna gives exactly what it promises and did not deserve at all this bad reviews.
Pet Sematary (2019)
An intense nightmare!
Pet Sematary isn't another one mainstream horror movie to watch tonight and forget the next day.This Stephen King novel screenplay actually works, the film has a very workwelled creepy feeling who gets bigger minute by minute and Jason Clarke delivers the emotions an the pain of a desperate father, ready to do everything for his family, so the basic plot point of the movie(His Daughters death and ressurrection) make sense.For those who love horror movies Pet Sematary is a must see!
Bumblebee (2018)
Finally , a good Transformers movie!
The movie has a sense of Joy , is very enjoyable and has beautiful and nostalgic 80s vibes.
The most interesting thing of the film is the great chemistry between Bumblebee and Charlie. Maybe reminds E.T and the screenplay have influences but in conclusion Travis Knight made a good job and finally we have a good Transformers Movie after the first one.
Rocky II (1979)
Second part of franchise did well as the first
Stallone continues the legend of Balboa enough good as the first and with a few things that work better than the 1976 movie.But the second part didn't change the plot a lot so we see some twists that looks familiar and the first movie had for sure more iconic scenes in it.But the Rocky II is for sure a very good film has some better technically tricks and the final fight is a bit better than the first movie.
Rocky (1976)
The origin story of one of the most iconic cinema-heroes
The movie that make Stallone superstar.Rocky wasn't the perfect movie.If you want to find problems at the plot and the screenplay you will find for sure.But the whole movie and the legend of the Rocky works well, even with these problems because it was one hundred percent creation of Stallone and the acting and the energy of the Italian Stallion was very improvised.In conclusion as movie it was just a good boxing film but some iconic scenes, the brilliant soundtrack and the fact that Stallone did all the jobs, make the movie write cinematic history.
Blue Valentine (2010)
Romantic and depressing like real life.
Blue Valentine shows the reality of a relationship.Show as the two stages of the relationship, the start and the end.The start is more romantic and optimistic.The end is realistic and depressing.The whole movie and the point of this works well, even with some problems at the screenplay.The acting of the film is extraordinary and the music and the photography is brilliant.For those who love these type of films, Blue Valentine is a must see.
Red Sparrow (2018)
Mysterious and interesting.
Red Sparrow wasn't something special at all but for sure it was a very work well film with a mystery feeling and nice plot.Jennifer Lawrence was very good though and some plot twists make the movie a very good choice for an enjoyable night.
Truth or Dare (2018)
Not so bad at all.
Finally truth or dare isn't so bad as I thought when I saw the trailer.For sure its a classic film for teenagers with a little stupid concept but the rhythm of the film an some polt twists works well so you will stay curious till the end.
Tomb Raider (2018)
A good remake but nothing special.
The movies was good with nice action and the very good in her role Alicia Vikander.The creators didn't try to make something more than the classic origin story, maybe because of the fear of the failure.In conclusion it's a good choice if you want to see an action movie and for sure the time will pass very pleasant but the franchise choose the safest road so we are waiting something better an the next movie.
Hereditary (2018)
True horror...
One of the most terrific horror movies of the decade.Hereditary it's not like the other movies of the genre with all the cliches, jumpscares, stupid characters etc. The psychological horror and the mysterious feeling of the film in combination with the great acting proves that the genre needs movies like this, because personally I am sick of the stupid franchises like Saw or Insidious. It's not perfect but in conclusion works well and the screenplay and some creepy scenes will stay in your mind for a long time after watching the Hereditary.
Isle of Dogs (2018)
An anesthetic and funny animation.
For one more time Wes Anderson gives us a beautiful story.This animation has a very catchy aesthetic, with Asian influences and the plot roles good till the end. Its a little bit of cliche the ending and have some screenplay gaps but the fact that we are talking about an animation story between a kid an his dog gives some excuses to the writer.
Black Panther (2018)
Another one awesome origin story by MCU.
The origin story of the prince of Wakanda absolutely reach the hype of the franchise.Very good combination of the modern and traditional, good plot, nice action and awesome villains(Michael B.Jordan was impressive and Andy Serkis was so cool).It has a lot of CGI effects, but the film screenplay and the plot was so goodwritten, so it was a very good start for the Black panther and his introduce in MCU was absolutely successful.
It (2017)
Not bad but ver overrated
It, has become one of the most popular horror movies of all time and it was good but didn't reach the hype who create.Everyone loves remakes so the box office reach an amount over half billion.The creators of the film did good job and the screenplay was fine but it wasn't scary enough and some scenes wasn't needed.
Justice League (2017)
Good yes, epic no!
Definitely when you have in the same film all these characters, the standards of this are very high.The Justice League didn't touch the epic zone but it was a good superhero movie. The action was fine and the dialogues between the superheroes was very catchy especially the Flash.For one more time DC choose to go to the safest road, maybe because of the fear of making something trash.In conclusion Justice League is a good superhero movie and that's all.
The Greatest Showman (2017)
A magic film with some cliches.
The greatest showman has a lot of good songs in it its very rythmical and for sure a good cinematic experience, with an incredible cast and the Hugh Jackman at his best.But also have have some problems in his screenplay.For example we learn such a few things for some characters, so we can't follow their feelings and have also some cliches of the genre.Even with these problems the film works well and the rythm of the movie is very good so you will enjoy the film for sure.
Split (2016)
Creepy, weird, cute, mysterious...
M.Night Shyamallan is back with a great story.
The movie is absolutely impressive with mysterious feeiling nice plot and the underrated James McAvoy in his career role.
Even the film is in horror category, during the movie you will laugh with some of protagonists personalities but at the end the Shyamallan will remember you, that this is a thriller. The reveal at the end maybe will make the franchise epic to the future but I would like to see something else.Anyway Split is one of the most interesting movies of the year so if you don't have see it, just go.
A Quiet Place (2018)
Atmospheric and interesting but...
I like horror movies who don't base at jumpscares and cliches of the genre.And this was on this category, with good atmosphere interesting screenplay and experienced cast.But the plot was a little bit slow and repeatable.It wasn't scary enough so in conclusion I understand the vibe of the film but I didn't enjoy it a lot.
Deadpool 2 (2018)
Deadpool franchise at his best!
Like the first movie the sequel of our favorite antiheroe was absolutely awesome.The film has all these ingredients that we loved at the first part and also better plot, more interesting characters and a lot of humor and satirical references.
Ready Player One (2018)
One of the best sci-fi movies of the year.
Steven Spielberg seems to be epic in every cinematic genre he wants. Ready player one has a lot of visual effects and CGI but the plot and the characters is very interesting. The world of the movie is full of virtual things action and a lot of cinematic and pop culture references, mainly of 80s and 90s so its very easy for someone to follow the film, even if he is thirty years old or more.
Avengers: Infinity War (2018)
Marvel studio killing it!
Another one film that touch the epic zone from Marvel. Infinity war has a superstar cast and for sure the producers has a very difficult job to do, because its not easy to fit all these characters in one movie. And the result its almost impressive.The film has also one of the most awesome villain, good action and humor. The ending was a bit ambiguous, but all the questions we have will get answer at the next avengers movie so, we are waiting!
Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (2018)
More teeth, more danger.
The sequel of Jurassic world was a very good blockbuster with a lot of action, good plot and funny characters. Movie follows the mythology of Jurrasic Park and knows her limits so its good enough to watch if you want to see a good action movie with yours friends.