Christopher Nolan has firmly cemented his status as a filmmaker whose films will have audiences storming to the cinemas no matter what. Before Oppenheimer was released, many people doubted Nolan's ability to convince moviegoers of going to see a three-hour historical biopic, but he proved them all wrong. By any means, along with Barbie, Oppenheimer is a win for cinema after a series of box office disappointments this year.
The film itself is one of astounding ambition. Nolan manages to…
The Mission: Impossible series is one of those rare blockbuster franchises where each entry tops the one preceding it, with Tom Cruise and Christopher McQuarrie consistently crafting high-quality action spectacles since they first started their collaborations. Whether or not this tops Fallout and Rogue Nation – I am not completely certain yet and will have to re-watch these films in the future. But the differences seem marginal, so what's even the point in deciding which one's better or not. Since…
A definite improvement over the thoroughly disappointing misfire that was The Da Vinci Code, which I found visually dull and suffocating. Tom Hanks finally breaks free from his slumber, and though he tiptoes close to his comfort zone, his performance carries a newfound spark. Hans Zimmer's score and the visual effects are on fire (pun intended).
But it's not just the technical prowess that elevates Angels & Demons. Ewan McGregor's presence adds an unexpected layer of depth as a compelling supporting…
"This is the worst possible parenting I can imagine."
If I had to describe Babyteeth using other movies, I would probably say it's The Fault in Our Stars meets American Honey. The teenage cancer storyline of the former meets the free-roaming existential self-discovery vibes of the latter, in that Babyteeth's protagonist Milla embarks on her coming-of-age journey knowing well that she might not have much time left on this earth, and she embraces it by falling in love not with…
"An animal caught in a trap will gnaw off its own leg to escape. What will you do?"
So, Dune. Easily the most highly anticipated movie of the year for many, which is inevitably going to lead to some reactions of disappointment. In my book, Denis Villeneuve transcends all my high hopes with his visually striking adaptation of Frank Herbert's classic novel.
To get it out of the way first, the major criticism of Dune so far seems to be…
"Actually, really knowing someone doesn't mean anything. People change. A person may like pineapple today and something else tomorrow."
A sensual and deeply emotional film that captures what feeling is all about. Kar-Wai Wong portrays love as a fleeting gesture, a sense, a memory. But just when love can be the most beautiful thing to happen to someone, it can just as easily be a delusion, a mistake: for what if you fall in love not with the human being,…
