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Guardians of the galaxy 3 9/10 For a while mar

Guardians of the galaxy 3

9/10

For a while marvel have pumped out mediocre content that holds the marvel name but littelse. Poor jokes and trying too hard to create a universe which we once loved but now feels oversaturated with hero’s we care so little for as they’ve been underdeveloped and pushed too quickly into a role in which we are told to love them and see them in the same vein as iron man and captain America when they’ve had half the screen time and a barely any of the same character depth given to them.
This however is a return to the old marvel which took over the world and made comic books movies cool.
James Gunn once again proves why he is the best comic book movie director. With a clear passion for superhero’s he understands the blend of action and comedy so well being able to have great comedic timing and jokes whilst telling a compelling and emotional drama with brilliant action sequences. This is his last film with marvel and it is his best. It is not only the best of the guardians series but also one of the best films in the entire marvel catalogue.
The only downside I think would be the use of the character Adam warlock as I was excited to see him be used as a potentially bigger part of the story but he is severely underused compared to his comic book counterpart.
However this is one of if not the only downside of this film as everything else is perfection. The action sequences are all brilliant and the CGI which has been a joke of most recent marvel films here is back to a great standard. The acting is also compelling with all characters balancing the jokes and the drama elements well, never letting intense moments feel pointless with needless jokes and all comedic moments landing.
James Gunn is amazing and I cannot wait to see what he does with superman and the whole of the DC franchise. #guardiansofthegalaxy #marvel #filmreview #gotgvol3

The Super Mario Bros Movie 7/10 Ya know what th

The Super Mario Bros Movie

7/10

Ya know what this isn’t too bad. So first of all this is a kids films. It’s got a simplistic plot with a 90 minute runtime and it isn’t offering emotional compelling character arcs like that you may find in a Pixar film, but this is certainly a lot of fun.
Video games have had a troubled past with film adaptations with them often being a massive disappointment to say the least but I can safely say that this film changes that trend. Super Mario Bros is really charming and enjoyable.
The animation is to a really good standard feeling like a video game world along with plenty of creative and nostalgic sound design choices. Along with the sound design the film makes hints towards plenty of the Mario games with a racing sequence along with some moments similar to that of the original 2D games.
Mario offers a lot for all ages and is definitely not just for kids and for all fans of Mario with a great cast who give a surprisingly good performance (contrary to what the trailers suggested) with some genuinely great lines and delivery. #supermariobros #mario #filmreview

John Wick 4 8/10 The fourth film in the John W

John Wick 4

8/10

The fourth film in the John Wick series improves on almost everything its predecessor’s started, upping the stakes, the locations, and the body count.
You either love or hate the John Wick series and by now you know what you’re getting yourself into with these films, non-stop action. The first half hour is a bit slow as it sets up the entire premise of the film but after this half hour mark it does not take its foot of the pedal as the action scenes are long intense and there is barely a moment to breathe until the end of the film.
The action is the main point of these films and it delivers in volumes here with the best fight choreography I have ever seen. The fights themselves are a work of art with it being realistic, fast paced and brutal but the cinematography of the film cannot be missed as the shots are long showing the full extent of this choreography without needing to use a shaky cam or fast cuts to create tension.
The cinematography of the film as a whole is also very beautiful at times creating some stunning shots and backdrops for these fight scenes. However my only complaint with this film would be the lack of dialogue. While it can be almost humorous as John Wick delivers one liners and is very blunt in what he says. When a film is over 2 and a half hours and the main character says less than 400 words it’s hard to develop a real emotional connection with him. Luckily the previous films did a good job and make you want to support Wick in his conquest but it did lose the emotional weight this film could have brought along with all of its guns. #johnwick #filmreview #keanureeves

Good Will Hunting 9/10 Robin Williams is such

Good Will Hunting

9/10

Robin Williams is such a great actor.  This film is one of the best films about finding yourself. Matt Damon’s character Will Hunting is very intelligent but is reluctant to use his gift instead spending time with his friends which ultimately holds him back in life. Upon meeting a smarter girl Will seems to fall in love with her but the relationship is shown in a more naive form with the two of them not knowing what they will do with their lives and instead living in the ignorant bliss of college life together. The introduction of Robin Williams character is the main selling point of this film with his incredible line delivery creating a wounded and heartwarming character. The film is very beautiful in the way it looks upon the concept of love and purpose and regrets showing all sides of these ideas masterfully with the help of brilliant performances all round and along with a melancholic soundtrack from Elliot Smith this film is a must watch.
#goodwillhunting #robinwilliams #mattdamon #filmreview

Knock at the Cabin Not as complex as some of Shy

Knock at the Cabin

Not as complex as some of Shyamalan’s other films but it still offers an intriguing concept with high tension throughout along with some good acting.
The story is simple to a degree with the film taking place within the confines of a cabin in the woods. Without going into spoilers a group of people intrude on a family holiday in the woods and force them to make the toughest choice of their life. While “Knock at the Cabin” doesn’t venture too far and does not push the limits of cinema what it does is captivate you for 100 minutes. The cinematography is precise and clean, not trying to do too much and similar to its script it is to the point. I feel this may not get the credit it deserves coming from a controversial and well known director but it is certainly a good and tense thriller.

8/10

Babylon 10/10 I’ve given this film a 10/10 du

Babylon

10/10

I’ve given this film a 10/10 due to my connection with it. It’s one of those films I saw at a good time and it’s had an impact on my life leaving me feeling absolutely stunned when I walked out the cinema. Speaking of which it is certainly a film to be seen in the cinema, it is visually stunning at points but it definitely is an epic of sorts being a visual experience.

It follows three characters through the course of a 30 year period of Hollywood changing from the silent film to the talkies and the impact it had on the actors and the movie industry. For anyone interested in films and who loves watching films for escapism then this film is made for you with the central character being a fan of movies and wanting to make his own. Margot Robbie plays the younger actress trying to make it big but gets lost in the stardom that comes with being a celebrity. And finally Brad Pitt’s character who personally was my favourite as he had most of the jokes and has the most compelling story being a big time actor but not being able to make it in the talkies era.
This film takes you on a real journey for its 3 hour runtime and finishes with an emotional, retrospective look at cinema and how it has become what it has today.
The story of this film is great in its own right but if you’re not an avid lover of cinema it may not be the best for you with its chaotic story and pacing along with its time skips and the real main story and character of this film being the film industry itself.

Warm Bodies 8/10 Warm bodies is a modern love

Warm Bodies

8/10

Warm bodies is a modern love story set in a post apocalyptic zombie world. The unconventional bond between a zombie and a human has many parallels to other well known love stories but with its fresh spin on it makes it a lot of fun and different enough for a very enjoyable watch.

Starting Nichola Hault as R, who while having less lines than a normal lead character would his physical comedy and comedic monotone voice add a lot to this film. This is shown best with the opening scene as R is very self aware with an opening monologue setting the tone of the film perfectly with him critiquing his poor zombie posture and inability to properly communicate to other zombies.
The zombie “gimmick” is sometimes just used as a gimmick in films but is clearly the main focus here with the rules of being a zombie clearly laid out at the beginning making it much easier to get invested into the film world. Due to this respect to the genre it is able to be almost like a parody poking fun of Zombies at times with one of my favourite moments of the film being when a human has to pretend to be a zombie.

The plot can be seen as cliche at moments but its charm and fun concept make it a lot of fun to watch, along with well written characters played well makes this film much more then just your run of the mill love story.

#warmbodies #filmreview

Red Dragon 8/10 Set as a prequel to the famous

Red Dragon

8/10

Set as a prequel to the famous film “Silence of the Lambs” Red Dragon follows Edward Nortons character as he works with Hannibal Lector to hunt down a new serial killer.

The film is set as prequel to Silence of the Lambs but does not rely too much on its predecessors successes, only a subtle nod to it on occasion this film is very much its own and in my opinion is on par with Silence of the Lambs. Anthony Hopkins reprises his role as Hannibal and once again gives an amazing performance. He is given more screen time after his award winning performance last time but the film never relies on him and uses his character sparingly and does not fall into the common mistake of fitting a story around a good actor, instead Hopkins only adds to this already intense thriller. Edward Norton I feel has great success as the lead in the film and works well with Hopkins and along with Ralph Fiennes they bring together a star studded cast with all of them delivering great performances.
There is not much I didn’t like about this film it was a great thriller keeping me on the edge of my seat making for an amazing crime/thriller.
#filmreview #thriller #silenceofthelambs #edwardnorton

Little Miss Sunshine 9/10 Little Miss Sunshine

Little Miss Sunshine

9/10

Little Miss Sunshine follows a family who put life on hold and have to travel across America in a van as they take their daughter to a beauty pageant.

Little Miss Sunshine is a very sentimental film. Being a family drama with a lot of weight it doesn’t fail to have slower more emotional moments being quite sad at times but is able to have a lighthearted manner on the most part, along with some dark humour it makes the film a joy to watch. The film has quite a slow pacing but is able to develop each character making for each one of their journeys impactful and rewarding. Especially for the conclusion of the film encapsulating everything that the film is, a family drama with a tongue in cheek manner. With plenty of hilarious moments with a stellar cast. Little Miss Sunshine is a wholesome and feel good film and one that everyone should watch.
#littlemisssunshine #stevecarell #pauldano #moviereview

Edge of Seventeen 9/10 Edge of Seventeen is muc

Edge of Seventeen

9/10

Edge of Seventeen is much more then your average teen film with a more charming and realist approach making for a very wholesome film.
Following Nadine (played by Hailee Steinfield) who looks for support from her teacher (Woody Harrelson) as her life seems to be falling apart. It follows some typical teenage issues such as sending your crush an embarrassing message which would be somewhat entertaining but with the added perspective of Woody Harrelson’s character being an adult and very harshly realistic makes this film very much more entertaining than any other teenage coming of age film. While it has some more sad moments and themes they are constantly shut down and turned humours making it such an enjoyable move to watch.
I think this is one everyone should see. Everyone will be able to relate to something in this film and it will leave you smiling at the end. It’s very charming and a fun time and is definitely and underrated and forgotten about gem.
#haileesteinfeld #woodyallen #edgeofseventeen

Spree 7/10 Spree follows a Spree (Uber) driver

Spree

7/10

Spree follows a Spree (Uber) driver trying to gain internet fame and takes some drastic measures in attempts to get this.

Spree features the Stranger Things star Joe Keery who carries this film and shows his range in acting giving a great performance in a film with a small cast. The film appears to have a small budget with the majority of it looking similar to a student film with its practicality and ingenious story taking place in such a confined area of Kurts (Joe Keery) car. The films premise and small scale was certainly my favourite aspect making it so different to other films and adding the most accurate depiction of social media in a film (even so far that the YouTube videos shown are real YouTube videos made by Joe Keery). I enjoyed a lot about this film and my only criticism is the missed opportunities with such a great character of Kurt and the acting capabilities of Joe, this film had a change to be a modern great of a thriller showing a decent into madness such as one of my other favourite films Nightcrawler. The film only falls short in some of its writing and lack of commitment to Kurt as a convincing anti-hero. However this does not change how tense and absurd this film is with its dark humour towards Kurts antics.
Spree is a great thriller and an even better dark comedy with its absurdity at times and is definitely worth a watch.
#joekeery #spree #moviereview

Top Gun: Maverick 9/10 Top Gun: Maverick takes

Top Gun: Maverick

9/10

Top Gun: Maverick takes place 30 years after the original following Pete Mitchell after he is sent back to Top Gun in order to train and assemble a new group of pilots for a nearly impossible mission.

Tom Cruise reprises his role in this sequel which draws a lot of similarities from the first one and pays homage to it in many ways. But is able to feel fresh and as it’s own film due to its great acting, story and amazing cinematography. Top Gun: Maverick is a real cinema blockbuster one that needs to be seen on a big screen with its imax cameras filling the screen with amazing shots from inside the cockpit of the jets and stunning shots of the scenery all coupled with loud sound effects and a good rock soundtrack to make a top gun film. This film is much more then just a summer blockbuster though as it delivers on its tense fighter jet scenes and a good emotional story tying in with the first film. I feel the final third of the film is the best as the culmination of training pays off as they take on the final mission leading to such a tense finale and a very satisfying conclusion to a great film.
#topgunmaverick #tomcruise #moviereview

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