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  • The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent (2022)

    The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent (2022)

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    Born Nicolas Kim Coppola in 1964, Nicolas Cage is one of the most iconic actors of the last few decades. After starring in various films in the 1980s, Cage won an Oscar for Best Actor for 1995’s Leaving Las Vegas. The 1990s were a defining point in Cage’s career, appearing in blockbusters like The Rock, Con Air, and Face/Off. Unfortunately, going into the 2000s, Cage’s career took a nosedive as he started taking roles in lesser movies. Due to his extravagant lifestyle, he owed the IRS thousands of dollars and accepted any part he could. In the mid-2000s, Cage was memed for his over-the-top performances in movies like Vampire’s Kiss and The Wicker Man. Around 2018, Cage got a script that he initially turned down because of how it poked fun at his career. However, writer-director Tom Gormican convinced him to star in The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent.

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    Synopsis

    Nicolas Cage has fallen on hard times, struggling to get acting roles and having a strained relationship with his family. After a particularly embarrassing moment at a party for his daughter Addy (Lily Sheen), Cage decides he’s going to retire. That changes when his agent Richard Fink (Neil Patrick Harris) offers him a job: $1 million for a party appearance. Cage agrees and is flown out to Majorca to meet multi-billionaire and massive fan Javi Gutierrez (Pedro Pascal). Though initially annoyed, Cage starts to warm up to Javi, becoming fast friends and bonding over Paddington 2. One night, Cage is abducted by CIA agents Vivian Etten (Tiffany Haddish) and Martin Etten (Ike Barinholtz). They suspect Javi of abducting the daughter of an anti-crime politician and want Cage to investigate. He reluctantly agrees to help, though he soon learns that there’s more at stake than he initially thought.

     

    Review

    First and foremost, I’m a Nicolas Cage fan, and I think he doesn’t get enough credit for his work. To me, he’s one of those actors who can make a good movie great and a bad film watchable. Would anybody remember movies like Deadfall or The Wicker Man if Cage wasn’t in them? Thankfully, The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent is a case where Cage makes a good movie great. This is Nicolas Cage at his best, combining his trademark manic energy with a quiet solemness for the dramatic moments. Pedro Pascal gives a scene-stealing performance as the eccentric Javi, and he has excellent chemistry with Cage. Much of the movie is a buddy movie between Cage and Pascal, and their scenes together are the highlight. After a while, you start rooting for Javi and don’t want to believe he could be the villain.

    The rest of the cast all do a commendable job, Haddish and Barinholtz standing out with their great back-and-forths. Sharon Horgan is terrific as Cage’s ex-wife, trying to keep him grounded as things get more insane. Relative newcomer Lily Sheen stands out as Cage’s daughter, and I’m excited to see what she does later on. What helps the movie is its central message about wanting to stay relevant at the cost of personal matters. Throughout the film, Cage is more concerned with reclaiming his so-called Hollywood superstardom at the expense of his family life. The movie also explores how blind fandom can influence how you perceive your heroes, not realizing they’re also people. Even if you’re not a Nicolas Cage fan, you can still enjoy this as a funny and emotional buddy movie. Overall, The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent will undoubtedly be one of the best movies of 2022.

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  • Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (2022)

    Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (2022)

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    On a budget of $85 million, Sonic the Hedgehog grossed over $300 million worldwide, becoming the sixth-highest-grossing movie of 2020. While it received mixed reviews from critics, hardcore fans and general audiences embraced the blue blur hero’s live-action debut. Following its success, Paramount announced a sequel in May 2020, with many of the original cast and crew returning. Jeff Fowler would be directing alongside returning writers Pat Casey and Josh Miller, with newcomer John Whittington added as co-writer. To expand the Sonic universe further, long-time characters Miles “Tails” Prower and Knuckles the Echidna would be introduced. Jason Momoa was initially in talks to voice Knuckles before the studio announced Idris Elba in August 2021. With a $90 million budget, filming began in Vancouver in March 2021 and concluded in Hawaii in June that year. On April 8, 2022, Sonic the Hedgehog 2 spin dashed its way into theaters.

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    Synopsis

    After the last movie, Dr. Robotnik (Jim Carrey) is stranded on the mushroom planet, searching for a way back home. Sonic (Ben Schwartz) has become a vigilante back on Earth, but he accidentally does more harm than good. His friend Tom (James Marsden) tells him that he will have his day, but he’s still too young. While Tom and Maddie (Tika Sumpter) go to Hawaii for her sister’s wedding, Sonic is left to watch the house. Suddenly, Robotnik arrives with his new ally, Knuckles the Echidna (Idris Elba), who’s searching for the Master Emerald. Before long, Sonic meets Miles “Tails” Prower (Colleen O’Shaughnessey), a two-tailed fox who becomes his new sidekick. Together, they journey to find the Master Emerald before Knuckles and Robotnik, who plans to steal the emerald for himself. It’s a race against time as Sonic and Tails venture forth to prevent Robotnik from obtaining ultimate power.

     

    Review

    The first film was a pleasant surprise when it came out, especially considering what could have been. Going into this, I was excited to see how the filmmakers could expand the story established in the last movie. On the one hand, this movie successfully provides a fun and exciting globe-trotting adventure with Sonic characters. On the other, this film falls into the trap many sequels do: doubling what worked before but making it worse. The Sonic lore is expanded upon further, but it comes at the cost of the human characters being pushed aside. The first film balanced the action sequences with the character development, whereas this film emphasizes the set pieces more. While there are moments of bonding between Sonic and Tom like before, they’re few and far between. Sonic and Tails spend enough time together to justify their friendship in defense of the filmmakers.

    Like the previous film, Ben Schwartz is spot-on as the voice of Sonic and has excellent chemistry with James Marsden. Colleen O’Shaughnessey, who voiced Tails since 2014, does a good job here and works well off Schwartz. Idris Elba is perfect chemistry as the voice of Knuckles, playing the character seriously with no humor. Jim Carrey is entertaining as Dr. Robotnik, though he somehow manages to be more over-the-top than in the previous movie. As mentioned before, this movie emphasizes the action, and the set pieces are thrilling to watch. In particular, the fights between Sonic and Knuckles and the ending fight with Robotnik are the highlight of the movie. Unfortunately, most human scenes go for low-brow comedy, though it’s not as bad as the Michael Bay Transformers movies. Overall, Sonic the Hedgehog 2 will not show up on anyone’s Top 10 list, but it’s a decent watch.

     

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  • Morbius (2022)

    Morbius (2022)

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    Morbius, The Living Vampire, first appeared as a villain in The Amazing Spider-Man #101 in October 1971. Created by Roy Thomas and Gil Kane, the character later became a broody and gritty anti-hero in the 1990s. Initially meant to debut in 1998’s Blade, Morbius was one of several planned adaptations between Marvel and Artisan Entertainment. While this never happened, Sony announced in 2017 that they’d be starting a new shared universe of Spider-Man-related characters. Matt Sazama and Burk Sharpless submitted a screenplay to Sony for a potential Morbius movie in late 2018. Jared Leto came on board, but he’d only commit if he could have a say in choosing the director. Eventually, Daniel Espinosa got the job, and filming began in early 2019 and wrapped that June. Due to eventual reshoots, the COVID-19 Pandemic, and shifting schedules, Morbius would not see a release until April 2022.

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    Synopsis

    Dr. Michael Morbius (Jared Leto) is a scientist suffering from a rare blood disease who may have found a cure. He travels to Costa Rica, collects several vampire bats, and experiments on them to find a treatment for his condition. Due to the nature of these experiments, Michael and fellow scientist Martine Bancroft (Adria Arjona) must work in international waters. While he’s successful, Morbius becomes a vampire-like creature with superhuman abilities who must consume blood to stay alive. Soon, his adoptive brother Milo (Matt Smith) learns about what Michael has done and wants the cure, but Michael refuses. Soon enough, the bloodlust consumes Milo as he challenges Michael for denying him what he always wanted. Meanwhile, FBI Agents Simon Stroud (Tyrese Gibson) and Al Rodriguez (Al Madrigal) investigate Michael after a recent string of murders. Will Milo be stopped, and will Michael learn to embrace what he’s become?

     

    Review

    You know you’re in trouble when you hire the writers of Dracula Untold, Gods of Egypt, and Power Rangers. With those credits, it’s no surprise that Morbius is an incomprehensible mess that is equal parts confusing and uninteresting. There’s hardly any characterization aside from some backstories, and even then, it’s hard to care about anyone. Everyone delivers their lines with such lifelessness and gloom that it seems like even the actors don’t care. Jared Leto is acceptable in the lead, but you’d expect a guy who plays outrageous characters to deliver that. Instead, he has the broodiness and edginess of a fanfiction character written by a 12-year-old who loved The Crow. Jared Harris feels wasted here, and Adria Arjano doesn’t offer much other than being the damsel in distress. The only bright spot is Matt Smith, who at least tries to be entertaining in a campy way.

    To make matters worse, this is possibly one of the ugliest-looking movies I’ve seen in quite some time. Everything looks so drab and dark that it’s emotionally draining, giving Zach Snyder a run for his money. It doesn’t help that the editing is so sloppy and haphazard that it’s often hard to tell what’s going on. These cloudy streaks emanate from Morbius that blur what’s happening during any action sequence, and they mix in some slow-motion. The final battle between Morbius and Milo looks like a badly-rendered cutscene in a video game with all the CGI. Going back to the editing, they tried so hard to tone this down to a PG-13 that it’s almost comedic. It feels like whole chunks of the movie are missing, which would explain why it flies by so fast. Overall, there are worse comic book movies, but that doesn’t make Morbius a good one.

     

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  • The Last Airbender (2010)

    The Last Airbender (2010)

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    On February 21, 2005, Avatar: The Last Airbender premiered on Nickelodeon and became an instant hit with critics and fans. The show ran through three seasons, received universal praise, and won several awards, including an Emmy and a Peabody Award. In 2007, Paramount Pictures announced a live-action film was in production, with M. Night Shyamalan attached to write and direct. Initially, the show’s creators, Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko, were excited about Shyamalan’s involvement and wanted to offer input. Despite his then-recent track record, the producers were confident in Shyamalan’s abilities to bring the show to the big screen. With a $150 million production budget, plus $130 million for marketing, this was Shyamalan’s most expensive film to date. Unfortunately, the film ran into controversy over the casting, resulting in fan backlash and even boycotts. After months of production, The Last Airbender hit theaters on July 1, 2010.

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    Synopsis

    For centuries, the four nations of Water, Earth, Fire, and Air have lived in peace and prosperity. Unfortunately, the Fire Nation declared war on the other nations, wiping out the Air Tribes and enslaving the Earth Nation. One hundred years later, Katara (Nicola Peltz) and her brother Sokka (Jackson Rathbone) find a young boy frozen in ice. By accident, they free the boy, Aang (Noah Ringer), who turns out to be the last surviving Air Bender. Meanwhile, Prince Zuko (Dev Patel) is searching for the Avatar, who can master the four elements. To reclaim his honor, he seeks to capture the Avatar for his father, Fire Lord Ozai (Cliff Curtis). It turns out Aang is the Avatar, and he must master the four elements to restore peace to the world. With his friends Katara and Sokka and his flying bison Appa, Aang must master the first element: Water.

     

    Review

    Even with its infamous reputation, I wanted to give The Last Airbender the benefit of the doubt. When they recreated the opening sequence from the show at the beginning, I thought, “Well, how bad could it be?” Sadly, once the opening text crawl showed up with Nicola Peltz’s narration, I knew I was in trouble. She delivers several expository monologues throughout the movie that make Harrison Ford’s narrations from Blade Runner sound riveting. Most of the acting here is flat and wooden, with Jackson Rathbone being the worst offender. Noah Ringer’s acting isn’t great either, but child actors usually aren’t that great, and he has some unintentionally hilarious deliveries. Dev Patel and Aasif Mandvi are at least trying to deliver decent performances, but even they can’t save the script. It’s unfortunate, considering Patel went from starring in the Oscar-winning Slumdog Millionaire to appearing in this.

    The film’s biggest problem, aside from the acting, the script, and the action, is that it’s dull and uninteresting. It’s as if the movie sucked out all the humor, emotion, drama, and excitement from the show. Given the montages and voice-overs, you can tell that the filmmakers tried cramming as much material as possible. James Newton Howard’s score is exciting, and some of the visuals are decent to give the movie some credit. I could go on about plot holes, character inconsistencies, and deviations from the source, but there are too many to list. While it’s easy to blame Shyamalan since he wrote and directed the film, I believe there was some studio meddling. Considering the show’s creators were not on board and had their input denied, I suspect Paramount is responsible. Overall, The Last Airbender is a poor adaptation and a terrible movie on its own merits.

     

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  • The Batman (2022)

    The Batman (2022)

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    In 2014, Warner Bros. announced a Batman spin-off after Ben Affleck was cast in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. Affleck agreed to star, co-write, produce, and direct the film, but he started losing interest in 2017. With Affleck gone, the search began for a new director, Ridley Scott, George Miller, and Denis Villeneuve being potential candidates. Eventually, Matt Reeves, who previously helmed War for the Planet of the Apes, was hired to direct the film. However, Reeves asked to have complete creative control, including rewriting Affleck’s script, and Warner Bros. agreed, believing in his vision. In 2019, the studio announced that Robert Pattinson would be playing the Cape Crusader, which was received poorly by fans. Unfortunately, Reeves put filming on hold due to COVID-19, which took the life of dialect coach Andrew Jack. Despite numerous setbacks and delays, The Batman finally hit theaters in March 2022.

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    Synopsis

    For two years, Bruce Wayne (Robert Pattison) has been operating in Gotham City as a masked vigilante called The Batman. After the murder of Mayor Don Mitchell Jr. (Rupert Penry-Jones), officer Jim Gordon (Jeffrey Wright) asks for Batman’s help. During his investigation, Batman meets Selina Kyle (Zoë Kravitz), a waitress working at the Iceberg Lounge for Penguin (Colin Farrell). With her help, he discovers that all the victims are city officials tied to organized crime, including Mitchell. Soon, the killer reveals himself as The Riddler (Paul Dano), who has been targeting officials to expose some corruption. As the body count continues to grow, Batman learns some horrible secrets about the city and his family. He also starts developing a romantic relationship with Selina, further jeopardizing the mission and making him question his motivation. Regardless of how the investigation turns out, the answers will shake the very foundation of Gotham City.

     

    Review

    Ever since the initial trailers for The Batman were released, I have been highly anticipating this film’s release. Some doubted whether or not Robert Pattison would succeed, most based on his performances in the Twilight movies. However, anyone who saw The Lighthouse knows that Pattinson can deliver an outstanding performance, and The Batman is no exception. While he’s not the typical suave playboy we’ve come to expect, he brings real humanity and darkness not seen before. When he dons the cape and cowl, he has this presence where you know you’re in trouble. Zoë Kravitz has a very seductive and charming quality to her performance, and she has excellent chemistry with Pattinson. Though he wears a mask for most of his screentime, Paul Dano is believably deranged and psychotic as The Riddler. His performance is almost comparable to Heath Ledger’s Joker from The Dark Knight: over-the-top without being campy.

    Matt Reeves’s direction is solid, making great use of darkness and shadows to create dynamic visuals with limited lighting. The fight scenes are well-choreographed, well-shot, and aren’t overly edited to the point where the fights are incomprehensible. In particular, there’s a shootout sequence where the only lights are the muzzles from the guns. Combined with the sound design, it’s an expertly crafted sequence that would’ve looked terrible in a lesser director’s hands. The film also has one of the most exciting car chases I’ve seen in quite a long time. Even at nearly three hours, the pacing never drags, and it goes by fairly quickly without feeling rushed. While it doesn’t reach the same heights as The Dark Knight, it’s still an excellent take on the caped crusader. Overall, The Batman is an exceptional blockbuster that delivers on the action while also delivering a thrilling story.

     

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  • Jackass Forever (2022)

    Jackass Forever (2022)

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    On October 1, 2000, the reality comedy series Jackass premiered on MTV and became an instant hit. Despite numerous controversies, the show ran for three seasons, spawned several spin-off shows, and even a feature film in 2002. The movie grossed $79.5 million worldwide on a budget of $5 million despite its poor critical reception. Though they intended for the movie to be the finale, the crew later made Jackass Number Two in 2006. The sequel grossed even more at the box office and received higher praise than the original. In 2010, Jackass 3D hit theaters and became the highest-grossing film of the series, making over $170 million worldwide. The spin-off movie Bad Grandpa hit theaters in 2013, making over $150 million worldwide and earning an Oscar nomination. After years of discussion and speculation, the long-awaited fourth main film, Jackass Forever, hit theaters in 2022.

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    Synopsis

    The film opens with an extended sequence that pays tribute to kaiju movies, except the monster is Chris Pontius’ phallus. After that, the movie turns into a series of stunts and pranks pulled by the old crew and new members. We see Johnny Knoxville attacked by a bull, Steve-O’s nethers used as a beehive, and Wee Man pecked by vultures. The newcomers – Sean “Poopies” McInerney, Zach Holmes, Jasper Dolphin, Rachel Wolfson, and Eric Manaka – are put through the wringer. They get stung on the lip by scorpions, glide onto cactuses, and ride a bicycle into a fake wall. The old crew revisits some of their old stunts, including The Cup Test and The Underwater Fart. Some of the guests featured include Tyler, the Creator, Eric André, Machine Guy Kelly, Rob Dyrdek, and Francis Ngannou. In true Jackass fashion, no one should attempt to replicate the stunts performed.

     

    Review

    Usually, sequels made years later tend not to be very good or even watchable, but Jackass Forever is an exception. Going into this, I was worried the returning cast was too old, and the new people would drag it down. Thankfully, the newcomers are just as funny as the old guard, who still have that daredevil energy they’re known for. Just the fact that the nearly 50-year-old Steve-O was willing to have bees on his Johnson is impressive. The new talent held their own and showed that they were just as willing to endure punishment as the oldies. There were several instances where I squirmed in my chair and laughed harder than I have in a while. Even the stunts from the trailer still got me gasping at how far they went with it. Some bits don’t land as well as others, but even those are still highly entertaining.

    This movie isn’t going to convert anyone who isn’t a Jackass fan, but you’ll probably know that going in. Like every movie in this series, this has tons of crude humor, foul language, and total disregard for one’s safety. It’s easy to criticize this movie for not having any plot, but that’s not the kind of movie this is. These guys weren’t looking to change the world through cinema but just wanted to have a good time. Most likely, this will be the last Jackass movie we’ll ever see, so they at least went out swinging. On a side note, despite the controversy surrounding Bam Margera’s absence, here’s hoping he gets the help he needs. While this film won’t be sweeping the awards anytime soon, it’s still a fun, if occasionally wince-inducing, thrill ride. Overall, Jackass Forever may not last forever, but it’s still a good send-off for this franchise.

     

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  • Dragonball Evolution (2009)

    Dragonball Evolution (2009)

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    After his successful 1980 manga Dr. Slump, writer and artist Akira Toriyama published Dragon Ball in Weekly Shōnen Jump. Inspired by Journey to the West, the manga became a massive hit that spawned an entire media franchise. In 1986, Toei Animation produced an anime series that eventually led to the wildly successful Dragon Ball Z in 1989. Both shows gained a much broader audience when Funimation licensed them for an English dub in 1996. Seeing the series’ popularity, 20th Century Fox announced they had acquired the rights for a live-action film in 2002. The studio approached Kung Fu Hustle director Stephen Chow before hiring Final Destination director James Wong to helm the project. Unfortunately, the film ran into several production problems, including a slashed budget, the Writer’s Strike, and unfavorable fan reactions. After seven years of development, Dragonball Evolution landed in theaters in April 2009.

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    Synopsis

    After being imprisoned for thousands of years, the evil Lord Piccolo (James Marsters) searches for the Dragonballs. According to legend, whoever finds all seven Dragonballs will be granted one wish, which could spell doom for Earth. Piccolo sends his henchwoman Mai (Eriko Tamura) to retrieve the balls and kill anyone who gets in her way. She kills the elderly Gohan (Randall Duk Kim), who gave his 4-starred ball to his grandson Goku (Justin Chatwin). Before he dies, Gohan tells his grandson to seek Master Roshi (Chow Yun-fat), a martial arts guru with a Dragonball. Along the way, Goku runs into Bulma (Emmy Rossum), who’s built a device that can track the Dragonballs’ energy readings. While this is going on, Goku struggles with his feelings for his high school crush Chi-Chi (Jamie Chung). With the world’s fate hanging in the balance, it’s up to our brave heroes to defeat Piccolo.

     

    Review

    Honestly, this is one of those projects that seemed doomed to fail even before the cameras started rolling. Even if this weren’t an adaptation of a popular anime, Dragonball Evolution still fails to entertain as a standalone film. For one, the film’s writer, Ben Ramsey, said that he saw this purely as a job in an interview. He stated that he accepted the gig with no passion for the source material, and it shows. Even though characters, objects, etc., are taken from the show, almost all of it is entirely different. For instance, Goku has changed from the cheerful goofball we know and love to an angsty teenager. The newly added high school subplot feels out of place, probably meant to add realism that was not needed. Even when it somewhat resembles the anime in the third act, it feels hollow and empty.

    The differences between the film and anime aside, this is one of the most poorly made blockbusters I’ve ever seen. For one, the CGI looks shockingly bad for a movie made in 2009, especially the noticeable green screen used. Some of the effects look unfinished, as if they rushed the render time to meet the release date. Most of the acting comes off flat and dull, particularly from Chatwin and Rossum, who have only one facial expression. Chow Yun-fat, Randall Duk Kim, and Ernie Hudson look like they’re embarrassed to be on screen. The only one who seems to be trying is James Marsters, who makes a decently intimidating villain. The fight scenes are jumbled and incomprehensible, and by the end, you’ll be begging for it to be over. Overall, Dragonball Evolution is not only a poor adaptation but also a dull action fantasy film.

     

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  • The Green Knight (2021)

    The Green Knight (2021)

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    In the 14th Century, an unknown author wrote the Arthurian legend Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. The story is about the virtuous Sir Gawain, who accepts a challenge from a mysterious Green Knight that ends grimly. In 2018, A24 announced that acclaimed director David Lowery would adapt the story for a modern audience. Lowery drew inspiration from 80s fantasy films like Willow and Excalibur, known for their much darker tones. For the lead role, Dev Patel, who was working on The Personal History of David Copperfield, was cast. While the film was an adaptation, Lowery decided to make Sir Gawain a more flawed character to stand apart. He also made the conscious effort not directly to reference King Arthur or any of his knights aside from Gawain. While initially planned for a May 2020 release, The Green Knight finally hit theaters in July 2021.

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    Synopsis

    In the Middle Ages, a young knight named Gawain (Dev Patel) must go to Camelot on Christmas Day. Soon, the mysterious Green Knight (Ralph Ineson) visits and offers a challenge to The King (Sean Harris) and his knights. If anyone can land a blow on The Green Knight, they’ll win his green axe, but there’s a catch. Whoever wins must travel to visit him at The Green Chapel and receive an equal blow from the knight. Gawain accepts the challenge and decapitates the knight, winning his axe, but the knight reminds him of the deal. After soaking in the reverence for a year, Gawain sets out on his quest to find The Green Knight. Along the way, Gawain’s honor and chivalry are called into question as he meets some interesting characters. Will Gawain succeed in his quest, or will he back down from his destiny?

     

    Review

    Aside from the fundamental premise, I didn’t know what to expect when I went into this movie. I’m glad I went in knowing next to nothing because The Green Knight is one of 2021’s best films. First off, Dev Patel does an excellent job playing Sir Gawain, especially considering he’s the only one we follow. It’s interesting to see him play this character as someone struggling with living up to expectations. After slaying the Green Knight, he’s already hailed as a hero, and people revere him despite not venturing on his quest. There are points throughout the film where he’s tempted to turn back, but he instead chooses to keep going. Ralph Ineson is also memorable as the titular character, especially with the heavy prosthetics, and has a commanding presence. The cast also features Alicia Vikander, Joel Egerton, and Sean Harris, who do a fantastic job.

    The Green Knight is a fantasy film that other similar movies should note since most nowadays are relatively forgettable. Not only does the film have a great cast, but the production design and overall filmmaking are breathtaking. David Lowery takes full advantage of the locations given and creates some beautiful imagery, like something out of a painting. While they use some digital effects, there are more practical effects, and the CGI helps complement those effects. There are some genuinely memorable digital set pieces, which is rare in a world where digital is the norm. Plus, Daniel Hart’s haunting score adds to the overall atmosphere without getting in the way of what’s happening. The slow pacing might put off some audiences, but it’s still a journey worth taking at least once. Overall, The Green Knight is a beautifully well-crafted dark fantasy that makes you question Arthurian legend.

     

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  • Promare (2019)

    Promare (2019)

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    In 2007, Japanese animator Hiroyuki Imaishi gained worldwide attention for the series Gurren Lagann from the studio Gainax. He also directed the 2010 series Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt before leaving Gainax in 2011 to start Studio Trigger. Their first project was the 2013 short film Little Witch Academia, which spun off into Kill la Kill. Imaishi frequently worked with writer Kazuki Nakashima, whose credits include Ultraman Max, Kamen Rider Fourze, and Batman Ninja. In 2017, Studio Trigger and XFLAG revealed a new project that had been in production for roughly four years. Later announced as a film in 2018, the project would see Imaishi and Nakashima returning to collaborate. The two had previously worked on Gurren Lagann and Kill la Kill, both earning critical praise. Promare premiered in Japan in May and the US in September two years later.

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    Synopsis

    A series of spontaneous combustions ends up killing half the world’s population in an event called the Great World Blaze. Following the cataclysmic event, a group of people with pyrokinetic abilities emerged called Burnish, and they continued spreading. Thirty years later, the firefighting group Burning Rescue rolls out whenever a fire arises due to Burnish attacks. They run into Mad Burnish, a terrorist group led by Lio Foita, during one such episode and take them down. Burning Rescue member Galo Thymos is hailed as a hero by Kray Foresight, the city governor and Galo’s hero. However, Kray reveals his true intentions when Galo learns he’s using Burnish to power a spaceship. It turns out the Earth is about to explode, and Kray wants to migrate with a select group of people. Galo and Lio have to settle their differences and work together to save the world.

     

    Review

    Promare is one of the most stunningly beautiful animated movies I’ve seen in quite some time. There are so many bright and vibrant colors that it feels like a euphoric trip throughout. The pacing is fast-paced and kinetic, so you’re never bored and constantly left on the edge of your seat. The music, which is insanely catchy and quickly gets stuck in your head, perfectly complements the kinetic pacing. At just under two hours, the film flies by pretty fast but not so much where it feels anemic. Even though the target audience is teens, even hardcore and casual adult anime fans will enjoy watching this. Admittedly, some of the transitions between 2D and 3D can be jarring, and the fast pace can get overwhelming. It’s almost like an animated Michael Bay movie, but it’s way better than the live-action Transformers movies.

    Unfortunately, despite how dazzling the animation is, the story comes off as convoluted, and the characters are paper-thin. There is so much happening, and it goes by so fast that it’s challenging to keep up with sometimes. Also, the characters don’t have much of a personality aside from the basic archetypes they fill. You’ve got the reckless hero, the solemn and misunderstood villain, and the hero figure revealed to be the true villain. Aside from their designs, even the side characters are pretty one-dimensional and primarily forgettable, though they’re not the central focus. The film does touch on some serious issues, such as exploiting people considered harmful for a supposedly good cause. Even with a basic story and characters, this movie will satisfy you if you’re looking for a fun thrill ride. Overall, Promare is a flawed but enjoyable roller coaster of an animated movie.

     

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  • Nightmare Alley (2021)

    Nightmare Alley (2021)

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    In 1946, William Lindsay Graham published Nightmare Alley, a novel that explores the darker side of carnivals and their inhabitants. Graham based much of the book on conversations with a former carny while serving in the Spanish Civil War. In 1947, 20th Century Fox bought the rights to adapt the novel into a feature film with director Edmund Goulding. The film received mixed reviews from critics and was a financial disappointment when it was released. Over time, the film has been reappraised and is now considered a classic of the film noir genre. In 2017, Searchlight Pictures announced a new film adaptation of the novel directed by Guillermo Del Toro was in development. Production started in January 2020 but was halted due to COVID-19, though they managed to finish filming in December. After nearly two and a half years of production, Del Toro’s Nightmare Alley hit theaters in December 2021.

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    Synopsis

    After burning down his childhood home, Stanton “Stan” Carlisle (Bradley Cooper) gets a job working for a local carnival. He works with clairvoyant “Madame Zeena” (Toni Collette) and her husband, Pete (David Strathairn), who teaches him some tricks. Pete shows Stan how they use a coded language system to make it seem like they have psychic powers. While at the carnival, Stan falls in love with fellow carny Molly (Rooney Mara), who performs an electrifying act. Despite warnings from her father figure Bruno (Ron Perlman), Molly decides to run off with Stan for a better life. Two years later, Stan has become famous for his psychic act with Molly as his assistant using Pete’s methods. During one show, psychologist Dr. Lilith Ritter (Cate Blanchett) challenges Stan’s abilities, but they later develop an odd relationship. They plan to extort money from Judge Kimball (Richard Jenkins), which soon spirals out of control.

     

    Review

    Guillermo Del Toro is one of those filmmakers who consistently put out high-quality entertainment, and Nightmare Alley is no exception. Admittedly, it’s not as strong as films like Pan’s Labyrinth or The Shape of Water, but it’s still impressive. The production design and cinematography are exquisite and capture the film noir aesthetic found in old pulp novels. Even in the daytime scenes, there’s a sense of gloom and dread throughout that leave you feeling uncomfortable. The score by composer Nathan Johnson (Knives Out) further adds tension and has a hauntingly beautiful quality. Bradley Cooper makes for an excellent lead, playing his part with plenty of charisma despite his shady dealings. As a femme fatale type, Cate Blanchett is perfect casting, and she has fantastic chemistry with Cooper. Also, Rooney Mara is wonderfully empathetic as a naive woman caught in the middle of this odd
    ménage à trois.

    The rest of the supporting cast, including Willem Dafoe, Ron Perlman, Toni Collette, Richard Jenkins, and Mary Steenburgen, are fantastic. Even with their limited screen time, each gets a shining moment, and they’ll stick with you well after they’re gone. Granted, I have not seen the original 1947 movie, so I can’t say how this film compares to that version. Also, I will admit that the film is pushing it with its two-and-a-half-hour runtime, and plenty could’ve been trimmed. This slow burner doesn’t necessarily have a structured plot, which might put off some audiences. It doesn’t get going until 40 minutes in, but if you’re willing to go for the ride, it’s worth it. This movie may not be one of Del Toro’s best, but that doesn’t take away from how incredible it is. Overall, Nightmare Alley is a well-crafted psychological thriller that’ll stay with you well after watching it.

     

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