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  Sly 2023

  ★★★½ Watched 29 Nov 2023

  Sly left me with the same ambivalent feelings as the documentary about his muscular counterpart: Arnold.

  I liked getting to know more about Stallone's childhood and early years, although I think his X-rated career start should at least have been mentioned somewhere, without footage of course. 😅

  What I disliked was comparable to what I disliked about Schwarzenegger's story: it was too (self-)congratulatory, and the narcissistic side of their personalities became emphasized.

  I would also have liked to hear more about First Blood, which I consider to be one of his best films.

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  The Killer 2023

  ★★★½ Watched 25 Nov 2023

  As a long-time Fincher fan, he'd have to try hard to really disappoint me. I even appreciate Alien 3, although it's one of his lesser productions.

  I thought The Killer was an entertaining watch. I'd call it a pleasantly dark and cynical take on the James Bond / Mission Impossible genre. Michael Fassbender does a fine job as the matter-of-factly killer, and I loved that fight. Many years after Fight Club, Fincher shows once again how well he can direct…

Popular reviews

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  Antichrist 2009

  ★★★★★ Added 5

  Antichrist left quite an impression on me. The level of creativity and originality in this movie is rare and comparable with masterpieces like Eraserhead by David Lynch.

  Let me start by stating that this movie is clearly one of those 'either you love it or hate it' cases. The explicit sexual content and unconventional approach to horror is definitely not suitable for Hollywood aficionados.

  Lars von Trier proves he is a true maestro in establishing a very effective feeling of…

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  Captain Phillips 2013

  ★★★★ Added

  Great movie, with top class performances by both Tom Hanks and the Somalian actors. A tense drama that leaves you on the edge of your seat, with the added dimension of the film being based on a true story, although you wish these things wouldn't happen for real.