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  Her 2013

  ★★★★★ Watched by Caleb Simmons 03 Dec 2019

  This review may contain spoilers. I can handle the truth.

  A movie about a relationship between a human and AI has maybe more to say about the human condition, relationships, emotion, and love than any movie about 2 humans ever has. This near distant future encapsulates possibly one of the most human and scientific philosophical conundrums we face as we evolve as a species and through technology. As creators of these AI's, how do we relate to them? Can we form genuine bonds and relationships with them? And if we…

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  Ad Astra 2019

  ★★★★★ Watched by Caleb Simmons 21 Sep 2019

  This review may contain spoilers. I can handle the truth.

  I was floored by this movie. My anticipation for this film has been growing ever since it was first green lit a while back. As its release came closer I feared I had placed my expectations too high and would be disappointed, or at the very least underwhelmed. It exceeded my expectations.

  First of all, Hoyte Van Hoytema crushed it. Looking back at his previous work (Interstellar and Dunkirk) I should not have been surprised. There are a dozen shots…

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  On the Count of Three 2021

  ★★★ Watched by Caleb Simmons 17 Aug 2022

  Didn't quite land on the drama or comedy side. Some genuinely well acted and directed moments amidst a lot of forgettable moments.

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  Resurrection 2022

  ★★★★½ Watched by Caleb Simmons 14 Aug 2022

  Rebecca Hall gives a performance on par with Toni Collette in Hereditary.

  So glad I watched this with no clue what it was about.

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  The Last Duel 2021

  ★★★★ Watched by Caleb Simmons 16 Oct 2021

  This review may contain spoilers. I can handle the truth.

  While the "Rashomon", multi-perspective format isn't new I did find it interesting how Scott made the 3 different perspectives play off each other. Damon is clearly established as the supposed protagonist at the beginning of the film. When it shifted to Driver, I assumed he would be shown as an equally honorable person, even if misguided and willfully ignorant to his actions. However, Scott went the other direction and clearly showed him as a vile and guilty man. The twist…

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  The Other Guys 2010

  ★★★★ Rewatched by Caleb Simmons 26 Mar 2020

  This has aged so well and is probably Ferrell's most underrated comedy. Wahlberg and Keaton are also terrific.