Parasite

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First off, we have the story which has a poor family, the Kim's, con their way into becoming the servants of a rich family, the Parks. But their easy life gets complicated when their deception is threatened with exposure. I thought the story was very complex and thrilling with it's themes and kept me guessing as it progressed. 

Next, we have the characters which overall, I thought were portrayed in an interesting way because even though what the Kim's are doing is wrong they aren't made out to be villains and you care for them after seeing their situation. 

As for the film's visuals I thought, I thought the cinematography and direction were fantastic and really bring you into both worlds of the two families and has some nice visual elements that on a second viewing will enhance the experience of viewing the film. Moving onto the tone which offers a mix of compelling drama, suspenseful moments and even it's comedic parts that don't break the flow and feel natural to the film. I thought the soundtrack does a great job at hooking you in to the deeper and thought provoking scenes that the story provides. 

I give Parasite a score of 10/10

Weathering With You

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First off, we have the story which has a high-school boy who has run away to Tokyo befriends a girl who appears to be able to manipulate the weather. I thought the story was very enjoyable and the main weather concept really hooked me in as well as the relationship between the two leads. 

Next, we have the characters which overall, I thought in terms of the voice acting brought across all the emotions needed for what Hina and Hodoka go through and the chemistry between them brings you in.  

As for the film's visuals I thought, I thought the cinematography was phenominal especially during the weather manipulation scenes. Additionally the way the film shows the scope of the weather during those scenes when it comes to colour makes a lot of scenes look like wallpaper screens. Moving onto the tone of the film which manged to convey the dramatic moments while also giving the romantic and funny parts time to shine to  care for the characters. I thought the soundtrack filled out the rest of the film nicely with the choices of tracks.

I give Weathering With You a score of 10/10

Jojo Rabbit

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First off, we have the story which has a a lonely German boy whose world view is turned upside down when he discovers his single mother is hiding a young Jewish girl in their attic.  I thought the story was very enjoyable with a lot of heartfelt and surprisingly funny moments considering the subject matter involved. 

Next, we have the characters which overall, I thought were well written and very compelling to watch especially Johannes or "Jojo" as he is apart of the Hitler Youth and the arc he goes on makes you route for him. The rest of the cast also did a superb job and the chemistry between a lot of them flowed nicely throughout the story. 

As for the film's visuals I thought, I thought the cinematography was fantastic especially to capture the time period. I also thought the colour pallet which unusual because of the setting manages to work despite the reality of what is going on. Moving onto the tone of the film which was captured perfectly from the comedic aspects to the grim reality checks it shows you about the war and what some people went through to get by. I thought the soundtrack of the film suited the type of film it was going for however in terms of the tracks it was very mixed. 

I give Jojo Rabbit a score of 9/10

Knives Out

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First off, we have the story which has a detective investigates the death of a patriarch of an eccentric, combative family. I thought the story was very entertaining and the way the writing kept you guessing right till the end at a consistent pace hooked me straight away. 

Next, we have the characters which overall, I thought were all very well acted and given the types of characters they were playing with the motives they might have they all become interesting suspects. Daniel Craig's detective surprised me, one because it was nice to see him in a different role but how he worked off the cast made the film more entertaining. 

As for the film's visuals I thought, I thought the cinematography was great especially some of the lighting choices and camera placements brought you into the house and the mystery within. Moving onto the tone of the film which does a good job at unnerving you at you start to piece what truly happened and who was responsible. I thought the soundtrack of the film worked very well and suited the style the director was going for in terms of the tracks going with what was happening on screen at a given time. 

I give Knives Out a score of 9/10

Once Upon A Time In Hollywood

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First off, we have the story which has a faded television actor and his stunt double strive to achieve fame and success in the film industry during the final years of Hollywood's Golden Age in 1969 Los Angeles. I thought the story was very entertaining for it's first and third acts. 

Next, we have the characters which overall, I thought were fantastic and the chemistry between the two main leads of Rick Dalton and Cliff Booth played by Leonardo Di Caprio and Brad Pitt carried the films weight. 

As for the film's visuals I thought, I thought the cinematography was great and the design to the colour pallets, sounds and sights for 60's Hollywood brought you into the world with such detail. Moving onto the tone of the film which brought a mix of compelling drama and fun comedy which were balanced well even having some tense moments throughout. I thought the soundtrack was catchy and fit the time period of the film with a good variety of tracks.

I give Once Upon A Time In Hollywood a score of 9/10

Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans

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First off, we have the story which has an allegorical tale about a man fighting the good and evil within him. Both sides are made flesh - one a sophisticated woman he is attracted to and the other his wife. I thought the story was very interesting because of the themes it focused on. 

Next, we have the characters which overall, I thought were all well acted and the chemistry between the two main leads helps to carry the story along to a satisfying conclusion. 

As for the film's visuals I thought, I thought the cinematography was consistent with the choices in camerawork and lighting. Moving onto the tone of the film which had a hitting set of dramatic elements that although dramatised can still be thought about today. I thought the soundtrack of the film was good and it complemented the scenes throughout the run-time. 

I give Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans a score of 7/10

The General

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First off, we have the story which has union spies steal an engineer's beloved locomotive, he pursues it single-handedly and straight through enemy lines. I thought the story was very entertaining and seamlessly moving from sequence to sequence. 

Next, we have the characters which overall, I thought were very well acted and I enjoyed the performances from all involved. 

As for the film's visuals I thought, I thought the cinematography was very good getting the coverage of each joke sequence. Moving onto the tone of the film which had a nice mix of comedy and stunts which were excellently crafted. I thought the soundtrack of the film worked very well with the humour throughout that films run-time. 

I give The General a score of 8/10

The Adventures Of Prince Achmed

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First off, we have the story which has a handsome prince rides a flying horse to faraway lands and embarks on magical adventures, which include befriending a witch, meeting Aladdin, battling demons and falling in love with a princess. I thought the story was very enjoyable getting to see how an animated film was done from the silent era. 

As for the film's visuals I thought, I thought the animation was fascinating because of the designs of the characters and the world and it gives the film an unique and interesting look. Moving onto the tone of the film which used all it's resources to build up the adventures feel which shows what film could do even with older techniques. I thought the soundtrack of the film which I thought worked very well with a different range of tracks 

I give The Adventures Of Prince Achmed a score of 7/10

Faust

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First off, we have the story which has the demon Mephisto wagers with God that he can corrupt a mortal man's soul. I thought the story was very simple but very interesting because the themes it focuses on stay even today. 

Next, we have the characters which overall, I thought were good in terms of acting and added what was needed for the types of characters they were portraying. 

As for the film's visuals I thought, I thought the cinematography was consistent however the visual effects used were very good and were effective for the film. Moving onto the tone of the film which was simple yet did a lot for the film as a whole. I thought the soundtrack of the film fit with the style of the film very well for the emotional scenes. 

I give Faust a score of 7/10

Battleship Potemkin

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First off, we have the story which has a dramatized account of a great Russian naval mutiny and a resultant public demonstration, showing support, which brought on a police massacre. I thought the story was very interesting as I had no idea what to expect going nto the film. 

As for the film's visuals I thought, I thought the cinematography was very telling with some very striking images that left a lot of impact behind which added to the film. Moving onto the tone of the film which suited the style it was going for. I thought the soundtrack of the film worked very well and helped build the emotions that were seen on screen. 

I give Battleship Potemkin a score of 8/10

The Gold Rush

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First off, we have the story which has A prospector goes to the Klondike in search of gold and finds it and more. I thought the story was very enjoyable with some nice and funny moments throughout. 

Next, we have the characters which overall, I thought were good in terms of acting and all added to the film well.

As for the film's visuals I thought, I thought the cinematography was very good and some of the work done for some of the sequences throughout the story worked even for the current times. Moving onto the tone of the film which had a good mix of fun drama as well as some comedy thrown in to make it entertaining. I thought the soundtrack accompanied the film well especially to matches with the comedic moments. 

I give The Gold Rush a score of 7/10

The Thief Of Bagdad

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First off, we have the story which has a recalcitrant thief vies with a duplicitous Mongol ruler for the hand of a beautiful princess. I thought the story was very entertaining and I was surprised how quick it felt. 

Next, we have the characters which overall, I thought were good in terms of acting and most of the characters had a good purpose towards the story to keep it moving and interesting to watch. 

As for the film's visuals I thought, I thought the cinematography was very good especially in terms of the production design and sets which give a lot of life to the setting as well as the effects which fit well for the time. Moving onto the tone of the film which slowly built up into a silent epic. I thought the soundtrack of the film which worked well with the setting and setups to make the correct mood. 

I give The Thief Of Bagdad a score of 8/10

A Woman Of Paris

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First off, we have the story which has a kept woman runs into her former fiancé and finds herself torn between love and comfort. I thought the story had some interesting elements and themes to it. 

Next, we have the characters which overall, I thought were good and did the best with what they were given with especially because of the type of people they were portraying and how they acted. 

As for the film's visuals I thought, I thought the cinematography was good for the time and the production design added a lot to the film to set up the time period. Moving onto the tone of the film which had some interesting drama and what that leads to a telling end. I thought the soundtrack of the film suited the film very well for some nice backing to what was going on. 

I give A Woman Of Paris a score of 7/10