[click on the title to read the quick review]
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Quote:
"...culminates in a staggering third act, featuring a colossally epic grand battle that dazzles the eyes, followed by a dramatically affecting finale that hits the heart."
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2. John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum (9.25/10)
Quote:
"...Chapter 3 is pretty much action perfection, but it is the flashy visual style, dexterous cinematography, and snazzy use of light that elevate this one into a true genre art..."
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3. Alita: Battle Angel [3D] (9.25/10)
Quote:
"...boasting with its technical grandeur, super-swanky cyberpunk style, jaw-dropping futuristic imagery, thrilling battles,
and spectacular set pieces..."
and spectacular set pieces..."
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4. Knives Out (9.00/10)
Quote: "A brainy, dexterous, sharp-witted, smartly-conceived and brilliantly-executed Agatha Christie- esque murder mystery, whose pattern-like plot is so well-structured..."
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5. Togo (9.00/10)
Quote:
"...Core masterfully narrates a taut, thrilling, and adventurous underdog tale, mixed with a sweet and moving backstory, to bring this soul-stirring canine legend to life..."
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6. Ford v Ferrari (8.75/10)
Quote:
"Charged by its leads' chemistry, and balancing out deftly-crafted car racing scenes with cutting-edge sound effects that give an adrenaline rush, and a truly engrossing story..."
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7. Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood (8.75/10)
Quote: "...the most riveting non-plot movie you'll ever see, which is 2 hours of cheeky randomness about zest for acting, narcissism, and hippies, and 40 min of brutal awesomeness..."
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8. Parasite (8.50/10)
Quote:
"Inspired, unsettling, darkly quirky, at times shocking, but also deeply affecting, the brilliantly-conceived, thought-provoking, and delightfully unforeseeable..."
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9. Midsommar [Director's Cut] (8.50/10)
Quote: "...gets under your skin with its visceral grimness, while ravishing your eyes with its visual vividness -- a contrast that mesmerizes, disturbs, confuses, and startles all at once."
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10. Klaus (8.50/10)
Quote:
"...more than pretty visuals -- it's a daring, yet credible take on the origin of Santa, free of Christmas tropes, but also a sweet, funny and poignant story of growth, care and kindness..."
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11. Marriage Story (8.50/10)
Quote:
"...is an introspective and penetrating emotional roller coaster ride through happiness and sorrow, pleasure and agony,
and freedom and loneliness..."
and freedom and loneliness..."
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12. Toy Story 4 [3D] (8.50/10)
Quote:
"...offers so much more than a feast for the eyes, reintroducing old characters and presenting cute new ones, and concluding the series in the typical adventurous fashion..."
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13. Luce (8.25/10)
Quote:
"..."Luce" is a brainy, gripping, and stimulating illustration of deception and manipulation that utilizes delusion to rise its suspense
to an un-bearable level."
to an un-bearable level."
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14. Ready or Not (8.25/10)
Quote: "...may be the deadliest 'hide and seek' game ever put on screen, set out to keep you on your toes with its edgy feel, non-stop tensity and Weaving's furiously badass turn..."
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15. Mirage (8.25/10)
Quote:
"..."Mirage" uses its intricate time-wrap-driven narrative structure to skillfully unveil the mystery behind its enthralling story,
taking place in 2 parallel universes..."
taking place in 2 parallel universes..."
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16. Joker (8.00/10)
Quote:
"Obscure, gritty, and with an off-putting feel that contrasts with its earthy color palette, but fits grimly well with the sense of havoc
and mass disorder in '70s Gotham..."
and mass disorder in '70s Gotham..."
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17. Richard Jewell (8.00/10)
Quote: "...a skillfully-crafted, evenly-paced and well-written film that effortlessly balances out drama, humor, wit, and sentiment, being quietly intense and consistently riveting throughout..."
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18. Dark Waters (8.00/10)
Quote:
"...does it in such a gripping, shocking and unsettling way, you can't take your eyes off, being also captivated by its murky in tone, toxically green-shaded cinematography."
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Quote: "...moody and melancholic, yet playful, humorous, and nostalgic flashback, built up to a clever final reveal that ties the
past and present deftly..."
past and present deftly..."
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20. How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World [3D] (8.00/10)
Quote: "...it also has a dark side about itself that contrasts to the touching nature of its central story, which is beautifully brought to life
by an imaginatively polished animation..."
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Honorable mentions:
by an imaginatively polished animation..."
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Honorable mentions:
2 comments:
We watched Togo based on your recommendation and thoroughly enjoyed it.
I haven't seen half of those. Almost watched Midsommar three times now, but I've heard it's a love it or hate it kind of film. (Which is why I am both curious and hesitant.)
Alex, I'm so glad my review of Togo made you wanna see it and even more glad you enjoyed it that much. I loved pretty much everything about it and thought it was brilliant film making.
Watch the DC version of Midosmmar if you can, it's even better. ;)
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