Film #4 of 33 - Hooptober X
This is a fantastic film. The horror here does not lie in jumpscares or scary make up or visual effects. No, this film's horror lies in the fear of having to experience something so vastly different from what you're used to. In something that disturbs you deeply while to others it may seem normal. Because there are many things like that. That frighten some and are perfectly normal to others. This film, I…
55th Anniversary screening at Melbourne's Astor Theatre - 70mm
Beautiful. This film magnificent on the big screen. The visuals are impressive (even more than they already were). This is a masterpiece. I can't really say anything more than that that hasn't already been said. Just perfect. From the first to the last frame this is perfection.
Definitely deserved the applause the theatre gave at the end. One of the easiest 10/10s I've ever given.
A simple yet powerful and effective film. No antagonist, no driving narrative point. Nothing much happens, just a few characters trying to get through life. It's quite an emotional tale, with some terrificly shocking and sad moments. Well crafted, and some quite important themes focused on.
A grand and epic film in all regards. With such a short runtime you wouldn't expect such a fantastic and powerful story. It all happens so quickly, but never feels like it rushes. The fight scenes are as always incredible. Such fantastic and talented people starring in this. A beautifully melancholic experience, evoking such feelings of despair, anger, and righteousness. The protagonist is such a complex and well crafted character too. We really see him shine brighter and brighter throughout…
What a ride. Yet another brilliant film from Peele. His films always have such a calm, intelligent and controlled feel to them, like everything is in Jordan's control. And he is constantly toying with us and scaring us. I thought that the concept for this film was just brilliant and extremely creative. Although, and I know it's fiction, the way the family reacted to the whole thing was surprisingly well boring and kinda fake. They didn't really seem to be…
Film #1 of 33 - Hooptober X
This was incredible. Just amazing. Horrifying and shocking. That ending was absolutely perfect to me. The slow build up through the course of the movie and then that. Incredible stuff. This is going to stick with me. I just have so much to say about this. Magnificent direction, outstanding performances, great score and a masterful ending. I loved this. The atmosphere that was built, the slow rising of stakes throughout the movie. That…
