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Well, this went up in my estimation!
Seven is a film that on paper could have got lost in the crowd. It’s filled with movie cliches, from the retiring detective working his last case to the two guys who don’t like each other having to work side by side. But somehow everything works brilliantly.
The cast is small…
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I may not think this is the absolute masterpiece that many people do, but it’s pretty damn good.
The world-building is painfully realistic and believable, painting a bleak landscape of the near-future where all hope truly feels lost. From the cars to the societal breakdown, it covers a vast amount of detail whilst never getting bogged down in it.
The camerawork is…
Just want to express my sadness at how overlooked this film has been in terms of Academy Awards recognition.
I know some films like Uncut Gems, Midsommar and The Farewell didn’t get a single nomination - which I also think is ridiculous - but I really think The Lighthouse deserves to be competing in at least 6 major categories (score, cinematography, actor, supporting actor, director and picture). Possibly even production design, editing and a couple of the smaller sound awards too.…
First let me say this: if you hate everything about this movie, I completely understand, and if you love everything about this movie, I get that too. It’s a mixed bag for sure, but I have to say I lean more towards loving it than hating it.
The action sequences are well-helmed and that general sense of otherworldly adventure is ever-present. Rey and Kylo’s will-they-won’t-they dynamic is interesting as always and Adam Driver gives a great performance with the…
