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A beautiful mess of emotions and storytelling that pierces the heart in its way, KAJILLIONAIRE was all of that and some more. in this wacky and frankly out of sync delivery one tend to lose track of time and reality and just enjoy what's on display, this film offers something quite rare, the ability to see yourself and project your own feeling into it, and that is just amazing, it reflects so many aspects of life no matter what you do or where you live, it's quite universal. I believe that no medium except film can offer such a specific feeling or a style of life, I think this film encapsulates the never ending movie magic that leaves you unbelievably fulfilled.

Uncut Gems is beautiful chaos, stress-inducing, anxiety triggering manic chaos, I'm still catching my breath from watching it, there isn't one dull second in this film, it's fast-paced storytelling with endless charm and authenticity. Let's talk about the essence of this film, Adam Sandler materializes Howard Ratner with all his baggage, the bad and the good, he embodies this character and brings it to life, I'm really tempted to call this his best work to date, it's a big claim but it deserves it, "Punch Drunk Love" was something else but this is just breathtaking, honestly, it just wows. The Safdies brothers really went for it with "Uncut Gems", their acid-infused filmmaking is on full display yet again, they shaped the narrative near damn flawlessly and gave Sandler a fantastic story to work with. A power trip that will play with your primal senses, that's the best way to describe it, absolutely great.

"Ready Or Not" is relentless, it keeps a steady mood of anticipation and thrill, coupled with a hint of witty, dark comedy, this doesn't disappoint one bit. The talented Sam Weaving performers to perfection as yet again she plays in a gore driven story after "The Babysitter", she hits all marks as her character developed throughout the film, great acting. This film is extremely fun to watch, not a single dull moment in it and on top of that it is shot beautifully, solid movie all around.

"Marriage story" is a true description of married life is all about, the good parts and bad ones alike, Noah Baumbach the director is a master at capturing dialogues realistically and naturally, thus helping the narrative to have a sort of essence that's very undeniable and very gripping, the words just flow effortlessly in a way that makes you so invested in what's being said, there's waste in scenes, everything means something and ultimately affects the surroundings, very much like life itself, it is extremely refreshing to be a witness of that. Having said all of that, the story itself is very poignant and it feels like that as well, as we are presented with a situation no one wants to be in, it's a back and forth of pain and pleasure that goes a long way at times, "Johanson" opposite "Driver" is a sight to behold, their interactions are pure and honest but more importantly real, you don't get to take sides in their problem as well as they both make a good case and put forth good arguments to their difficulties, one other thing I noticed is that it invites you to understand but never forces you to accept it in any way, all of this comes together to describe or at least try to understand the intricacies of a loving marriage. After the credit rolled out, I found myself clapping at the screen almost involuntary, it sparked a reaction out of me, arguably Johanson and Driver best performances to date and I hope they get rewarded for it, This is original filmmaking at its finest, outstanding and brilliant film and I very much loved it.

Ad Astra is a daring story of exploration, not only space but our very self, this film deals with a deep-seated urge humans always had, a question that lingered in the back of our minds, are we alone? Coming into a genre well represented in the last decade by many great films, Ad Astra doesn't necessarily overwhelm but it managed to tell a well written and executed narrative in a very minimalistic approach, as you watch the film, you notice that it doesn't focus on the scientific details, it strives to address a higher meaning and that's the very core of the movie, it succeeded to make me invest myself into the story, granted, it is very easy for me to do so as I find the idea of the exploration of the universe extremely fascinating. Pitt's performance here is amazing, his rendition of a stoic astronaut that represses so much of his problems gives an unparalleled grip to the story, his scenes with the great Lee Jones are proof of that. Contrary to what might this film leads you to believe, Ad Astra is not about the exploration of space, it explores human nature and our reaction to hardships and pain, I very much loved it.

Jenny from the block and my girl Constance Wu go head to head to make a touching drama about what working women go through, powerful performances help highlight this subject matter and shine a light on a cruel world. This film does just enough to keep it real and therefore make it work, the story is moving and the acting was nothing short of great, Solid effort.

A fine curated piece of art, that's what Scorsese put before our eyes, he brought out everything in his arsenal of skills, every move is calculated to the teeth, every work is accounted for, it never skips a beat, it comes packaged in a smart setup which is not surprising with a director like Scorsese, in its over three hour runtime, not a single second is wasted, every little thing meant something, every frame worked towards the story, whether it's a one-second still or a ten minutes sequence, everything clicks here. The performances, my god, where should I start? everyone brought their A-game and some more, the whole cast was infinitely charismatic, but the lead trio, De Niro, Pesci, Pacino were just phenomenal, true masters of their trade, absolute strong presence, when they're on-screen, you're tuned in, not by choice, they just demand that of you, it's just fascinating for me to see a long sequence rich in dialogue between arguably the best two actors alive, the back and forth here is everything but acting, it is too real, that's how astounding they are, Pesci again, in my opinion, delivers so relentlessly as he always does, and when on-screen he takes control, he commands, not even De Niro can match his level, he just has this thing, it's unbelievable. Scorsese always referred to Cadillacs as the top of the industry, well this film is a Cadillac, it has endless class, I feel privileged and honored to have watched this, something that history will hail its cult status in years to come, A Marvelous MASTERPIECE.

Well "Rambo Last Blood" has all the staples of the franchies, nonstop violence and a straight forward plot that's predictable, having watched all the other four movies and what they achieved, some were bad and some have cult state, I went into this not expecting a whole lot, to be honest, I watched for the trademark killing scenes, you just can't get enough of Rambo blowing **** up and killing people in a creative way. There isn't much to be said here other than the obvious, they had to end it somehow I guess.

As I write this, I want to describe my raw initial state after I finished the film, I'm in a state of complete awe, staring into the wall kind of awe, Parasite is truly a work of art, a sheer masterpiece. This film oozes with mastery, every little detail tells a story of its own, I was drawn to it like a moth to a flame, it grips hard and it never lets go, it sways between genres gracefully, it offers comedy both dark and light, drama, horror, thrill, and it's all packaged so seamlessly, conveyed to us throughout breathtaking performances across the board, I've watched my share of Korean Cinema to know that's a common thing but Parasite takes it to a whole other level, it materializes thoughts and ideas, things words can not communicate, it is extremely rare to experience such a thing in film, I can only name a small number of movies that actually made me feel this way, just incredible. Director Bong Joon Ho proves that he is a master within his own cross-genre domain, he takes charge and you actually feel like you're in safe hands watching this, he shapes the scenes perfectly, A true master of his trade, Thank You. In all honesty, I feel like I went through an experiment where the time went still and I experienced a piece of art such as this, I absolutely, wholeheartedly loved every single second of this film, MINDBLOWING.

Once Upon A Time In Hollywood is a trip, filled with Tarantino's trademarks but this time it comes in a subtle way, beautifully delivered by two powerhouse leads with so much flair and talent it's almost overkill, but that's Tarantino for you, he was never one for the easy and predictable. We are treated to a delicious timepiece so rich in details and excitement, the story goes back to the golden days of Hollywood when actors were idols in every sense of the word, the story itself goes down different paths that all link up at the end in a spectacular manner worthy of the Tarantino's violent ways, and boy was it fun to watch. The two leads, Decaprio and Pitt bring unparalleled charisma to the table, I'll tell you this, it is almost impossible to take your eyes off the screen when they're on, they just possess enough to grip you throughout the film, they capture the true old Hollywood charm so perfectly. In all honesty, I truly believe that this film wasn't meant to be explained but rather enjoyed and I did just that, Tarantino with a twist but I like it.

Alicia Vikander once again pulls a performance from the top shelf. In this racy, engaging psychological love story, we're presented with many themes that cover a broad spectrum of emotions, a story of a love tringle infused with a unique Asian feel to it perfectly showcased by its lead star, Vikander along with a very solid cast sway back and forth in a slow burn format that works most of the time and it can be argued that's it's essential at times, what sticks out is the visual storytelling as the cinematography plays a role itself and it helps set a somber mood which helps with the story. It came to my attention that the film wasn't faithful to its source material as the ending was altered, It doesn't both me as I didn't read the story and I feel like the end was appropriate and fitting and more importantly realistic. This film has depth and conveys a more profound meaning, which gives it a gripping factor that's hard to miss out on. A terrific effort.

"Angel Has Fallen" is an all-out action film and it doesn't try to be anything else, I feel that's a part of its charm, everything nowadays is politicized even dramas, why can't we have an old fashion solo gun-wielding hero that always comes up on top, This film is reminiscing of that and that's exactly why it just works. All of that combined with a strong cast led by two great actors spells out good entertainment from the discovering the leads build-up to the flawless action sequences. A solid thriller packed with action, that pretty much sums up the whole thing.

Adopt A Highway is a feel-good story that brings out a lot of emotions at once, what we have here is a sweet story that's told on two facets, one is a story of a lost soul doing its best to survive and the other side of it is this heartwarming longing to a nice life once lived and never quite got enough of it. I was caught off guard several times by the performances as they were genuine and heartfelt and that added so much to the story, Ethan Hawke's rendition here was spot on, he delivers on so many levels, he gave his character life, and he infused it with minor details that make it just work. This film goes to remind us that it's never too late to start a new life, no matter how much you suffered or went through, there's always a way to start over and live again, Solid film.

"The King" is a bold and daring story of one of the most interesting monarchs England ever had. This narrative, however, inaccurate it might prove to be, still makes for a great premise, and without a doubt, it delivers enough to keep you gripped throughout its run time. The film witnesses a remarkable performance of a true rising star, Chalamet spares us none of his talents as he explores his subject deeply and vividly and delivers a solid effort that only bolstered his acting status, the rest of the cast was great as it gives much-needed authenticity to the story. In the end, this film serves its purpose of telling a story, and it does it wonderfully, A solid film.

Eddie murphy is BACK baby, tell a friend, scream it from a rooftop, a comedy legend is gracing the big screen again, Dolemite doesn't skip a beat, laughs are guaranteed from start to finish, we got the great Murphy playing the larger than life character of Dolemite. He does it like nobody else, infused with his own signature comedy this film is too good to resist, having an amazingly funny cast doesn't hurt either. This is exactly what was missing for the last couple of years in the comedy scene, A man of trade, Eddie Murphy is a comedy landmark, and this film just goes to prove it, Funny as hell.

In this gut-wrenching drama, we are presented with a story that will shake your core, "4 months" thrives on realism, it doesn't spare us anything and will not shy from displaying the gruesome world we live in, it tackles what arguably is one of the most controversial topics in modern society and it does it with an elegant polished style, the acting here was everything, the two opposite leads are just near damn perfect, the emotions and sentiments that they illustrate are breathtaking and so moving, so much so you find yourself majorly invested in what's gonna happen next. This is the brutal life-like cinema that I like. It offers a unique insight into a world so dark you can't take your eyes off it.

Fractured delivers on its promises, in this thriller setup, we find ourselves swaying from one theory to another, recalling the details and following the narrative pretty carefully, all of that makes for a great thriller filled with twists and turns, this director like to hide his answers in plain sight and make you question everything you think happened, this psychological test made this even more enjoyable, it is true that when the mind is at a state of shock will do anything to protect it sanity and this film is an excellent example of that. This is a solid thriller all around, might be a tad predictable but very entertaining and exciting.

So finally some closure for Jesse's story arc, that's the problem right there, this film goes nothing beyond tieing the loose ends of a fantastic story, I'm going to be brutally honest here, Breaking bad was one of my all time favorite shows, with Walter's endless grip all the way to Vince's masterclass directing, the characters were something else, it had this feel to it that was so special and there was nothing like it, this film didn't have it, I might be asking too much of this, but If I'm willing to experience the story again, I want it to feel the same. still, this film serves its purpose wonderfully, and there's nothing wrong with it, it was beautifully shot and acted, it just didn't scratch my itch.

I cried, I laughed, I smiled, This film had me go through all of that. Five Feet Apart is a very beautiful story that reminds us that life is precious and should be lived to the fullest, Stella & will's romance is charming and so seamless, it had this fantastic charm to it, mainly due to the two leads, especially Haley Lu Richardson who performed wonderfully throughout the film, now I know this might be filled with cliches and whatnot, but it felt genuine and heartfelt and that's right there is what matters at the end of the day. Chirs Nolan once said that films are meant to be felt not watched, this is exactly what I did with this one, absolutely breathtaking.

Midsommer is a beautiful exercise in madness. It takes you on a carefully selected mind trip that will envoke a spectrum of emotion out of you, and it is both weirdly satisfying and disturbing at the same time. Although the story is patchy here and there, it makes for an excellent narrative that is both piercing and poignant, Ari does a great job of creating a looming evil feeling without being over the top, which I loved a lot. Midsommer is of course not for everyone, but it is a beautiful work that thinks differently and feels very refreshing, I loved it.

"I Saw The Devil" doesn't mess around. It delivers on a whole other level, talk about pain and suffering manifested in the most horrific and gutwrenching way, I've seen my share of revenge films, and many of them lose focus on what's important, which is the emotions, this film highlights that in a significant way, to a point where you find yourself invested in the story, you expect a certain feeling, you crave it, the need for satisfaction is overwhelming, what it essentially does is awaken this deep-rooted primal need for revenge that I'm sure that every one of us possess, it is absolutely amazing to see a film provoke such a reaction from its viewers. Let's talk a little bit about the characters. This film has fantastic performances across the board, from the minor characters to the leads, you can tell that the director invested a lot towards the cast and it pays off, but what stands out the most here is the depiction of a psychopath, Choi Min-Sik who plays the antagonist performs flawlessly as he dives in his diabolical persona, this by far one of the best showcases of a psychopath in recent years. This film left me in a state of awe. Everything about seems to fit perfectly with its theme, exceptional movie.

In this rather monumental quest to tell the story of a tortured man who lived through his work, I find that this film did its absolute best to convey what happened at the birth of the dictionary. The sheer amount of the acting power that was on display in the person of two of the most skillful actors of all time is just amazing to watch, Sean Penn was and always be one of my favorite actors, the way he displayed emotion and pain in this film just goes to proves the mastery of his craft, he in a way, materialize the ideas of the character he was playing and took us on a journey to get to know this tortured man's life, it was an absolute joy to watch, and to have Mel Gibson on the other end is just amazing, this pair needs to do another film again, their charisma leaps through the screen. Granted that the film faces some problems with the transition at times critical moments of its narrative, but it serves its purpose and then some, and for that, I believe this film was great, flawed, it might be, but excellent nevertheless.

Capernaum is a gutwrenching story that will leave you with tears in your eyes, this is a brilliant exercise in realism that explores its theme with no boundaries or limits, it dives in and it tells a poignant and a raw story that will shake your very existence with its powerful imagery that tells a story of its own, when it comes to realism in film it's always compromisable but here it's the whole essence of the film, everything is centered on reality and how cruel it can be, Capernaum doesn't take shortcuts as well, it tells it as it is, Nadine Labaki the director carefully and delicately let her sequences do a lot of talking even when dialogue is absent, it is articulate to a point where words are not needed to make a statement, Labaki's cast is nothing short of perfect, Zain who plays the kid in the film performed flawlessly, he moved me to tears many times throughout the film with his words and mannerisms, I love how everything was authentic to a point where you'll actually believe that you're watching a real life documentary about real life people, that's how powerful Capernaum is, it captured a state of humanity that often people deliberately chose to ignore just because they can't process the situation or understand it, films like these are necessary to remind people that we're all human being and we all need help no matter who we are and how much money or power we have, we were created to work thorough our problems and help each other along the way, sadly empathy has become a rare commodity in the world we live nowadays. Capernaum is daring and it screams realism, I can honestly say that this is one of the best films I have ever seen in my life, in other words, this is a work of art.

A breathtaking display of realism, I'm in complete awe right now, Shoplifters tells a touching story that evokes so many emotions and it does it well, it's seemingly simple at first sight but it's so nuanced to a point where you'd find yourself expecting a certain ending, preferably happy, but this film sticks to realism and it dismantles the social norms with such grace to a point where it offers a new insight to a world unknown to most, where people long for family love and they're desperate to have someone to call family, I must admit that it made me tear up at certain times on account of the raw emotions it conveys. the acting here is marvelous, it's more of a team effort as every character completes another and ultimately form an arc that tells the story in a brilliant way. Shoplifters is a rare exercise of social realism, it gets its message across so elegantly, filmmaking at its finest.

The wife is a brilliant case study of love and all the complexities that accompany it, it truly captures something special that goes beyond our crude idea of a marriage, it explores that theme vigorously and carefully at the same time, the plot is so simple yet infinitely charming and gripping, I found myself quite immersed by the dialogue and how genuine they are, the credit for that goes to two legendary actors who performed flawlessly, to convey a higher meaning. Glenn Close accompanied by Jonathan Pryce create an amazing piece of work, my aimless words won't do them justice as they were a marvelous treat, acting in its truest forms, raw and unfiltered. The wife is a satisfying exploration into a world experienced by few but relatable by many in terms of love and pain, delicious acting, to say the least, I thoroughly enjoyed it.

Much like Van Gogh's painting style this film imitates that style and pays an amazing homage to him, the film feels clumsy and weird much like Van Gogh's work, what I'm trying to say is that in a way we are exposed to this through the eyes of the man himself, trying to see how he actually saw the world and the inspiration for his paintings, Van Gogh led what only can be called a painful and miserable life and through that pain he managed to craft an amazing array of artwork, he lived through his work and ironically he work is what kept him alive for the duration of his life, At Eternity's gate much like a Van Gogh painting is filled with nuance and subtleties that are there to be observed and admired, it's so immersive and a great insight to his life. Willem Dafoe perfectly embodies Van Gogh, he fills the screen with his gripping presence, through his performance we form an idea of what Van Gogh's life was like, he conveys emotions and ideas with mere mannerisms and he explores his pain and suffering to the fullest, Dafoe blow me away with his delivery here, absolutely flawless. At eternity's gate is a prime example of how to tell one's story, through his passion and suffering, fascinating work this is, I absolutely enjoyed every second of it.

I.O is a bold attempt at a fascinating and complex premise, despite all the bad reviews it had I feel like this film was very badly misjudged, there were some justified arguments for being bad mainly in the Science part of the Sci-fi because this film pays no respect what so ever to science, but beath all of that and if one looks very closely, there's something there to be admired, mainly how it unfolded and acted, Margaret Qualley the actress that plays Sam delivers on a steady and constant pace which I really appreciated as her acting really captured the loneliness she was in, the plot didn't do get any favors but she worked with what she had and I think she was the glue that held this film from falling apart, having saying said that, I feel the need to say that I really liked it, and here's my reasons, first of all, I didn't see it as a big scale sci-fi that would adhere to the rules of science, this was more on the fantasy part but it wasn't bad by all means, it felt fluid, granted it was a bit bland at times but it really held its own I'd say, especially considering how limited the story is. This premise is infinitely complex, a lot of amazing writers and directors presented their work on it and the majority failed miserably, what we should take from that is the fact this wasn't trying to be epic, not even close, it was a simple, and as crazy at it sounds very enjoyable.

The Iceman does a good job of exploring Richard " The Iceman" Kuklinski, although there's some spotty storytelling, but this works and it's all thanks to its lead. Micheal Shannon embodies one of the most ruthless killers in history and he does it convincingly, he just takes over the screen and demands full attention, his presence in menacing and dark, Shannon always had that mysterious psychopathic feel to him and he just hits all the marks here, I would have loved if he was backed by say a better plot but he made this film work just fine.

A Star is Born is all kinds of special, it truly captures the love story that film revolves on, it just hits all the right spots, from the amazing music to the unbelievable acting to the great directing, it offers a lot of things at once and the best thing about it is that they all say one thing and that's there is incredible. And now for what I think was the centerpiece of this film, Lady Gaga just wows, it is incredible to see her perform like this in her first serious role and her first ever lead, she delivered a heartwrenching performance that captured her own real-life persona, in other words, she played herself in a way, it felt natural and seamless and effortless and in my opinion she really outperformed Bradley Cooper, which brings me to his role which he excelled at playing as he incorporates his vision as a director into the character that he played, you can actually feel that he's in command of his performance as he knows exactly what to do to complement Gaga's performance, one thing that really made it what it is, is the chemistry between the two leads, their love story is charismatic and charming and I really enjoyed watching that unfold. Cooper does a really good job of framing this film in the right way, you can see that he carefully picks his scenes and just let the leads draw the scene and I felt like that worked perfectly. A Star is Born is a dreamy downright exhilarating film that leaves with a timeless good impression, it's just magical to watch.

This is a beautifully well-made revenge story, it offers nonstop thrill with its gonzo influenced violence as we witness beautiful chaos unfolds in front of our eyes, from sequence to sequence it constantly displays a great amount of technical style from the chases to the dialogues all the way to gory details, it spares us nothing and leaves nothing to our imagination, Indie films like these often go under the radar but this one should be praised, it delivers on so many levels. I absolutely loved every second of it, Quentin Tarantino will be proud of this.

The Vanishing is surprisingly good, it tells a sad twisted story with a great deal of mastery, the plot is straightforward but it's actualized with breathtaking performances by everyone in the film, it has this deep eerie and dark feeling to it that adds this gripping factor as we watch dramatic events unfold in front of us, granted, that it has some structural problems with its narrative but the end product is so captivating you just can't take your eyes off it. The slow burn storytelling adds a great deal of suspense as we ourself examine and analyze what could happen, what I also loved is that through the film itself is dealing with a moral problem as its characters struggle to cope with their new situations, it is really beautiful to watch. The Vanishing does its story justice as we're offered a chilling narrative that doesn't disappoint at all, an all-around great effort.

Beautiful Boy is a touching story that tells the pains and struggles from two perspectives, Steve Carell & Timothee Chalamet evoke a spectrum of feelings throughout the film, their relentless delivery offers a great insight into a dark world where solutions are not really straightforward and often doesn't even exist, the film sends a painful message told from a different perspective then we usually see in this genre, but even though its light tone at times it stills feels powerful and honestly impactful in so many ways, I said this many many times, it's really hard to showcase pain on film, it takes a lot from an actor to be able to convey pain but both leads here we more than able to give something meaningful for us to think about. Beautiful Boy examines a hard aspect of life that consumes the lives of families all around the world, each story is different, just like this one.

Cuaron's Roma is undoubtedly one of the best realistic films throughout history, I say this because you'll find yourself lost in Roma, so immersed with how things are happening in a tedious way, much like life itself, that aspect of realism is fully captured by Cuaron as he presents us with an insight so vivid and so clear and raw you could swear that you're watching a real-life events happening in front of you, it gives you the chance to observe and asses and more importantly feel and relate to strong emotions from pain to love and in a manner that is very genuine, in all honesty, Roma is something really special, I can't start to describe how into it I was, I loved how Cuaron chose his camera angels, to provide the maximum presence, it just flows naturally, again at times it feels all too real, and that right there is near impossible to capture in such manner, it takes and lot to make something so simple. The acting is spectacular, almost half the film we're presented with articulate shots that speaks volumes and doesn't need any dialogue to explain it, an also, Cuaron's attention to the background which is a story in and of itself. What I'm trying to say here is Roma is as pure as they come, it's like an untouched part of nature so beautiful and so wild, it demands admiration, so ultimately, Roma is a fine piece of craft and an extremely rare gem, I absolutely, completely, utterly, fully enjoyed and loved this film, the power of film doesn't get stronger than this.

Green Book is as smooth as they come, this film covers a lot of things at once and it does it so seamlessly and effortlessly and the credit for that goes to two amazingly talented leads who shape this film to what it is, an affectionate friendship story, considering that this is based on actual real-life story and how hard is to put together something worth telling without slipping to no man's land of storytelling is amazing in and of itself, but this film doesn't stop there it offers a heartwarming story between seemingly opposite men but deep down they're the same. I gotta say that Viggo Mortensen opposite Mahershala Ali is one of the best lead partnership I've seen in the last couple of years, talk about chemistry and strong presence, they make this story memorable and gripping and convincing as well, they have this special back and forth in dialogue that makes it very enjoyable to watch. Adding to all of that, Green Book is extremely well put together from the directing to the camera work and the writing and it just has that good ol' fashion classic film framework to it and you can't beat that. To put Green Book in a few words, I'd say it's a satisfying story that couldn't be presented in a better way, I absolutely love this film.