Action fantasy film that inventively combines several popular monster stories turned out to be an enjoyable flick. Hugh Jackman was on point :) I liked the wild, fast-paced but well-made action sequences.
Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets (2017), dir. Luc Besson
As a scifi lover, I immensely enjoyed the world-building and gorgeous futuristic scenery of this film. The plot was also good, as well as pacing. The only mahor problem of this movie is that Dane DeHaan was miscast and his portrayal of the main character didn’t work well for me. However, I’d love to return for another adventure to the wonderful world of Valerian.
El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie (2019), dir. Vince Gilligan
Finally, years after the end of Breaking Bad, Jesse Pinkman’s story also reaches its own satisfying conclusion. It’s a somber, in places grim tale of a man grappling with terrible trauma as he struggles to get a fresh start. But besides unimaginable cruelty, there’s also real human kindness and decency.
Noah (2014), dir. Darren Aronofsky
A modern interpretation of the biblical story, Noah is a compelling piece. I was taken in by the mythical atmosphere of the movie. It speaks to us through allegory about poignant philosophical and moral dilemmas, which makes it a universal tale. Noah’s portrayal, while controversial, is quite intriguing and thought-provoking.
Sleepy Hollow (1999), dir. Tim Burton
Thoroughly enjoyable tale of investigation into a series of murders by decapitation committed by the headless rider in a remote village. Tight, riveting plot, magic, likeable characters and excellent cast (this film has both Christopher Lee and Ian McDiarmid in minor roles!).
Dark Shadows (2012), dir. Tim Burton
A dark comedy about a vampire’s conflict with a witch that cursed him and his family. Hell hath no fury like the woman scorned, indeed! Johnny Depp as Barnabas is majestically hilarious and Eva Green is amazingly, beatifully diabolical in a role of Angelique. Wha stood out to me is the plot structure which is a variation on the vampire’s life’s story presented in the beginning sequence.
The Whole Nine Yards (2000), dir. Jonathan Lynn
A comedy about a friendly dentist and his neighbouring hitman played by Bruce Willis. When Jimmy Tulip moves in next door, Oz is pushed by his hellish wife into dealings with Jimmy’s former gang, all to collect money for a price on his head, however there’s a lot of changing targets and plot twists. Deftly amusing :)
Alright, so that’s it for now, let me know if you like this format of short summaries for films or if I should just make separate reviews for each one in the future.
