yuta_rule Reviews

He's Expecting (2022– )

Excellent drama. Kudos to the Japanese for such a detailed portrayal.

[9/10 · 6 May 2022]

What's with the terrible ratings?!

It's such a difficult feat to make this topic as realistic as can be and He's Expecting has totally pulled it off and gone beyond one's expectations.

The emotional changes within Hiyama and his evolving interactions with his partner who's not a "girlfriend" in the traditional sense just made the drama even more believable and understatedly beautiful.

The interesting gender role reversal is tackled with tact and there's absolutely no cliche.

Strongly recommended.

Fitoor (2016)

Visually stunning with a promising premise marred by Kaif's poor delivery

[6/10 · 8 December 2019]

Great music, cinematography and performance by Kapur but Kaif's subpar acting led to an overall very bland experience.

RoboCop (2014)

Very decent movie

[7/10 · 4 February 2014]

By 7, it really means a 7.5/10. Not sure what's with the negative reviews, but I enjoyed the movie very much. It's well-executed and the direction was clear and crisp. There's no distinct feel-good actions scenes because the pacing is kept constant throughout and I don't see why there's an issue with the pacing being that way. It's hardly flat, it's just a very honest, straight- flushed story-telling, and it fits the themes that are underscored by the movie. Alex Murphy is a reluctant hero and he's ultimately a father and a husband whose personal agenda serves as his existential core. I like how these themes are teased out and zoomed in upon throughout the movie. Also, there are some absolutely delicious production details and CGIs that are just absolutely feasts to the eye. Not to mention the superb cast and the wonderful performances. I think this is a honest and loyal reboot that will appeal to fans of Robocop who fell in love with the story precisely for the moralistic themes it explores.

Skyfall (2012)

Was it wrong to be expecting too much?

[6/10 · 10 November 2012]

With all the stellar reviews and cast, it's really hard to NOT be looking forward to this one. I don't wanna fault the critics, so I have only myself to blame for reading too many reviews. But it is puzzling...what is up the the tremendously wonderful reviews? Was OoS SO bad that it made Skyfall look spectacular? I really don't get it. What's with the box office in UK? Are the box office figures more representative of how people like the movie or is it really just a matter of more people flocking to the cinemas to catch Craig for a first time having heard so much about the first two?

Like someone mentioned, the plot is weak. The list, yeah, whatever happened to it? And I honestly don't quite get what Craig said in interviews about how this is Bond being able to have more fun. I don't see the fun really being explored in his character. In fact, I think there was so much more edgy fun in Casino Royale (which remains to date my favorite Bond movie). The lines which were suppose to be suave or witty weren't all that great and there were just too many moments where you were forced to suspend your belief a little and just deal with what's unfolding on the screen.

Instead of trying to create substance, I think they undermined the whole concept of Bond by trying to go back to the "old-fashioned" way. I like how that's their intention, but it just doesn't get translated nicely onto the screen. Whereas you see in Casino Royale, the mix of new and old is so fluid and beautifully done there aren't jarring moments when you go "huhhhh....". I felt like I was watching Craig in Defiance towards the end of the movie. Fire, grenade, traps...secret tunnel....I don't know. And having the last moment with M in the Chapel....that's just a little too clichéd for me. Now I'm a little worried about the next two Bonds honestly, now that John Logan will be penning them alone. If what I saw for Skyfall was a result of a script largely written by him, can't be sure what to expect for the next two.

Bottom line - don't go in with too high an expectation, and you'll enjoy it enough. Just be prepared to maybe step out after the movie and realize you can't really pinpoint a defining moment in the movie that worked for you.