Decent sequel!
The plot is excellent, the screenplay is overall fantastic. I did like a lot of pop culture and film references (they are pretty funny), but it is not as hilarious as the first one. It is not as memorable and unique as the first film, but it does offer another perspective - family. The parodies of Far Far Away (Hollywood) and classic Disney Princess films are superb!
The characterisation is well written and nothing feels jarring at all.…
(Director's Cut) The Terminator in Detroit?
It's more than that. The direction from Verhoeven is perfect and tight, the screenplay is very clever. The social commentary is extremely clever and it still resonates today. The introduction of Murphy is excellent. The inclusion of subtle humour is effective, along with consumerism references. Anne Lewis retains a human nature really well, in contrast to the robotic nature of RoboCop. The corporation conflicts actually still occurs in today's society.
Did anyone actually noticed…
Drive in LA!
The direction is top-notch, I am actually surprised how tight the direction is. The screenplay is generally very well written, but there are some scenes that are slightly confusing (a rewatch might benefit this). I liked the introduction of The Driver, along with Irene. The opening is quite attractive, questioning the purpose of The Driver and it feels very different to other car chases. The ambiguity is excellent and reminiscent to Taxi Driver.
Gosling is perfect, without…
The Shining in the lighthouse?
Well, the direction is excellent. The screenplay is pretty interesting. On one hand, I liked Egger's use of old English language for this setting, but it does make the film harder to understand and the use of swearing might be anachronistic (especially it is set in the 1890s). The setting is very good and I feel that the character development is nice and steady. Some scenes are quite boring and a little bit long-winded. Quite…
