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Barbie (2023)
Fresh, Fun, Feminist & Fascinating
I was mostly expecting a fun comedy but this turned out to be such a superb meta monster, the likes of which I hadn't seen since original Deadpool movie... And then the cast, script & visuals of Barbie went farther into some insightful, biting & modern thematic territories.
Ms Robbie & Mr Gosling shine exceptionally well and play flawlessly together. Hell, all the cast is sublime. I usually dislike Mr Farrell's antics but even they worked perfectly here. This has rightfully become the box-office king of the year (So far at least) and I truly hope it can also shine during the awards season. I know it's hard to include something called freaking Barbie among the end of the year awards / prestige selections but goddammit, this Barbie DESERVES it.
Zeby nie bylo sladów (2021)
A Bleak, Compelling & Challenging Real Drama
Mr Matuszynski directs this emotionally hard & challenging recreation of a crime committed by state policemen that turns political as it gets into the spotlight. In a way, this film reminded me of The Trial Of Chicago 7 from 2020. While the dialogue isn't as entertaining & engaging as Mr Sorkin's masterpiece, it does come pretty close in terms of engagement to paint a harsh & compelling picture for its viewers. Well shot & beautifully performed by a cast of young & old (Special mention for Ms Korzeniak & Mr Zietek), you don't want to miss this one.
On a side note, I can't believe this is the first user review & the Oscars didn't even bother to include it in their shortlist for international pictures. This grim gem deserves more.
Constantine (2005)
Constantine Salvation or Damnation
The First thing about this movie is its extraordinary visual beauty. The Hell itself is good place to draw a beautiful painting. The few action scenes are acceptable. Lightening and Photography is surprisingly nice and Francis Lawrence has the promise of an intelligent director with perfect sense of scene creating. The Fall of the twin Dodson both in hell and in the rooftop is visually crazy. John's pursuit of devil-son is perfect special effects scene.
The performance in Constantine is standard, with an exceptional work from Rachel Weisz, Tilda Swinton, and Peter Stormare. Choosing Peter Stormare as Satan is perfect. unlike dragonic or demonic figures of Satan shown in other movies, this time we have a the body of a normal but extremely ugly and disgusting person who has all unmoral and devilish features of mankind.
Constantin's philosophy can be viewed from different religious aspects. Muslims do not believe in angels free will as other religion do. That matter and free will itself (wether human or not) are the subject here. If you believe in this movie's philosophy you have to believe in Gabriels choice. But if Gabriel really believes in that way of redemption. Why she shoes so much interest in John's redemption(Which is in her happiness for his moral ascension in the end).
"The Road to Salvation Begins here tonight". Before Gabriel tells this to Constantine she smiles to John's anger. There is kindness in her eyes, tone, and aura. Her Breath and blow throws john away. The way she does it is kind but to John its painful (He crashes into the wall).
I really had to write the part above because it meant something more than the film it self. The way Tilda Swinton acts as Gabriel (especial;y in this scene) is rare performance. She uses her innocence ,charisma ,and facial reactions to tell a fact. Whether acceptable or not, it is striking and mind using.
John has a chance of going to heaven but Devil brings him back here. After his return he hits Gabriel but doesn't try kill her and on the rooftop he tells us about his new way of believing and understanding and finally he brings a gum instead of a cigarette out of his pocket and starts chewing it. For him and us chewing a simple gum can be redemption and all those heroic efforts(such as exorcism)can be damnation.