The Great Gatsby

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For the thirty-seventh film of the month we have The Great Gatsby

First off, we have the story which has a writer and wall street trader, Nick, finds himself drawn to the past and lifestyle of his millionaire neighbour, Jay Gatsby. I thought the story was intriguing throughout and how it progressed it became more entertaining.

Next, we have the characters which overall, I thought were well acted by all the min cast withe the standouts being Leonardo Di Caprio as the main man Gatsby as he manages to portray the wealthy and mysterious man who is the main focus. Then you had Tobey Maguire as Nick who becomes involved with Gatsby and other individuals he meets and watches everything unfold. 

As for the film's visuals I thought the way the setting was presented with it's buildings, costumes and other aesthetics that you would see but the cinematography of the film was  over the top to match the film but was too over the top in parts and became distracting.   Moving onto the tone of the film which I thought worked as because of the way it was presented and built up the more dramatic tone suited it than a calmer one. I thought the soundtrack of the film which fit the film as it decided to take the over the top route with the atmosphere and used tracks from present time than having what the film would have had if it was a classic setting and not modernised like the film presented itself.

Overall, I thought this film was mixed film with both good and bad elements to it but because of it's story and characters that built the world up and their relationships were very interesting to see change. 

I give The Great Gatsby a score of 7/10

The Fugitive

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For the thirty-sixth film of the month we have The Fugitive

First off, we have the story which has Dr. Richard Kimble, unjustly accused of murdering his wife and must find the real killer while being the target of a nationwide manhunt lead by a seasoned US Marshall. I thought the story was very entertaining and the story kept the thrills high from start to finish as the chase progressed. 

Next, we have the characters which overall, I thought were great in terms of acting with both Harrison Ford as Richard Kimble who is determined to figure out the truth of the murder and to find the true killer, you then feel for his cause and is very likeable. There is also Tommy Lee Jones as Samuel Gerard who is after Kimble to bring him back in under suspicion. 

As for the film's visuals I thought they were very consistent over the course of the film as well as the good cinematography throughout. Now we have the action which was both thrilling and entertaining and added to the excitement of the chase for Kimble. Moving onto the tone of the film which i thought was good and building up the mystery of the film as Kimble is chased trying to find out the truth of the murder. I thought the soundtrack of the film which had a good mix of action based tracks and ones that added to the suspense and intrigue of the film. 

Overall, I thought this film was an entertaining film with a compelling story and a main character you wanted to see get to the bottom of what was going on and you wanted to see what the end result would be.

I give The Fugitive a score of 8/10

Rambo: First Blood

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For the thirty-fifth film of the month we have Rambo: First Blood

First off, we have the story which has Former Green Beret John Rambo as he is pursued into the mountains surrounding a small town by a tyrannical sheriff and his deputies, forcing him to survive using his combat skills. I thought the story was very entertaining and watch how one man can go on the warpath because of terrible people was interesting. 

Next, we have the characters which overall, I thought were very good in terms of acting with the main focus of the film being Rambo played by Sylvester Stallone who gave a great performance as an innocent man who was pushed to his limits over the course of the film. 

As for the film's visuals I thought the cinematography during the forest parts were fantastic showing off dense and foggy area as well as when Rambo would use it to his advantage.   Now we have the action which was both thrilling and entertaining as Rambo used his survival skills against his pursuers even though he didn't want to hurt other people. Moving onto the tone of the film which I thought was thought built up the tension of the situation really well to make it more entertaining to watch as Rambo was forced to survive however he could. I thought the soundtrack of the film was very good and suited the film very well with fast paced action tracks as well as some slower tracks in some scenes.

Overall, I thought this film was a very enjoyable film and seeing Stallone pull off the kind of character he played in this film was very interesting because of what he had to go through and what he had been through in his past and how it effected him. 

I give Rambo: First Blood a score of 8/10

North By Northwest

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For the thirty-fourth film of the month we have North By Northwest

First off, we have the story which has a hapless New York advertising executive who is mistaken for a government agent by a group of foreign spies, and is pursued across the country while he looks for a way to survive. I thought the story was very entertaining as it twisted and turned to it's thrilling conclusion. 

Next, we have the characters which overall, I thought were very well acted especially Carey Grant who plays Roger Thornhill who gets caught up in the mystery and has to find his way out of it with the rest of the cast providing good backing for the plot as well as the mystery.

As for the film's visuals I thought were very good with some interesting shots throughout and the cinematography added to the film well with the standout being the crop-duster chase. Moving onto the tone of the film which I thought managed to capture both the mystery that was being presented as well as the fact paced adventure very well and how Roger would get out of his predicament. I thought the soundtrack of the film was suitable at best for the overall film. 

Overall, I thought this film was a very interesting film and I liked the way Hitchcock handled a spy film by still including his signature mystery and suspense while including some thrilling action to make it a great film. 

I give North By Northwest a score of 8/10

Vertigo

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For the thirty-third film of the month we have Vertigo

First off, we have the story which has A retired San Francisco detective suffering from acrophobia investigates the strange activities of an old friend’s wife, all the while becoming dangerously obsessed with her. I thought the story was very entertaining and as the story unfolded it got better and better with the mystery it presented. 

Next, we have the characters which overall, I thought were one of the best parts about the film and the chemistry between the main duo was fantastic with James Stewart giving a great performance as the acrophobia detective and how he changes over the course of the film. 

As for the film's visuals I thought were very good and I liked the way the camera did the shots to represent Scottie's vertigo. however the rest of the visuals were just as good with it's camera and lighting. Moving onto the tone of the film which I thought was done very well ad it built the mystery up over the course of the story and you could feel that something was wrong. I thought the soundtrack of the film was wonderful adding to the intrigue of the story as well as increasing tension.

Overall, I thought this film was an excellent film from start to finish and is another great film by Hitchcock which has one of James Stewart's best performances that I have seen from a film he was in and the plot built the mystery right until the climax.

I give Vertigo a score of 9/10

Braveheart

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For the thirty-second film of the month we have Braveheart

First off, we have the story which has William Wallace, a late 13th-century Scottish warrior who leads the Scots in the First War of Scottish Independence against King Edward I of England. I thought the story was entertaining enough with some interesting moments throughout and i had a good time. 

Next, we have the characters which overall, I thought in terms of the acting was pretty good and you could see why the main characters wanted freedom and would fight for it and you could feel the conflict from both sides. 

As for the film's visuals I thought managed to capture living during the time period the film with the landscape footage as well as the conflicts that were going on at the time. The visuals were at there best during the action to capture the fighting as well as the brutal killings. Now we have the action which was very thrilling and the large battle scenes were executed very well with the stunts as well as the camerawork and editing. Moving onto the tone of the film which did well at making it feel like an epic war film with the conflict between the countries and the leaders in power. I thought the soundtrack of the film was very good with some of the music of Scotland while the rest of the soundtrack worked well in the scenes needed. 

Overall, I thought this film was an enjoyable film from start to finish with a decent story and characters you could root for as well as some thrilling action to fuel the conflict throughout the film. 

I give Braveheart a score of 7/10

Das Boot

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For the thirty-first film of the month we have Das Boot

First off, we have the story which has a German submarine hunts allied ships during the Second World War, but it soon becomes the hunted. The crew tries to survive below the surface, while stretching both the boat and themselves to their limits. I thought the story was very entertaining to watch and even though it was over three hours that didn't matter as the pacing was consistent and every event mattered. 

Next, we have the characters which overall, I thought were very interesting as the film focused on a crew of German officers so you saw them fighting the British however you still cared for their situation and you could see they all worked together well and the chemistry was very good. 

As for the film's visuals I thought when it was focused in the submarine it built the claustrophobic atmosphere with the sets that add to the realism of the film and what it would have been like to be aboard one especially when the camera moved with the action inside the submarine. Then there were some stunning imagery such as the outside shots of the submarine as well as a particular shot with a destroyed boat.

Now we have the action which I thought was very thrilling and entertaining to watch as you are seeing the perspective of the crew you see them react to all the situations however grave and they push themselves to the limits. Moving onto the tone of the film which I thought was built up excellently as the crew faced difficult opposition and you waited to see what the outcome would be and how the crew would face it. I thought the soundtrack of the film when used was very good as well as the added sounds of the submarine but when there was no soundtrack during the tense scenes is when the film was at it's best. 

Overall, I thought this film was both an entertaining and claustrophobic war film that pushed the crew and the boat too their limits and the tension couldn't be higher which made the film more thrilling to watch.

I give Das Boot a score of 9/10

Once Upon A Time In America

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For the thirtieth film of the month we have Once Upon A Time In America

First off, we have the story which has a former Prohibition-era Jewish gangster who returns to the Lower East Side of Manhattan over thirty years later, where he once again must confront the ghosts and regrets of his old life. I thought the story was very entertaining and how it was presented was interesting as it unfolded from year to year to out of order as it pieced together at the end. 

Next, we have the characters which overall, I thought were very well acted and you could tell there was chemistry between all the main characters especially when they were kids starting out and how the years and events they became involved in evolved all the relationships good and bad.

As for the film's visuals I thought the film looked great with scenes that were filmed with precise and timed perfection so that it would be more entertaining. Some of the cinematography in the film stood out to me because of the way they were set up and positioned. Now we have the action which was thrilling as well as entertaining to watch with the various gang violence over the course of the film as to be expected of this type of film. Moving onto the tone of the film which managed to mix both the action and violence of the gangster times as well building up the dangerous and serious aspects of working with them and getting involved with them. I thought the soundtrack of the film was excellently done with tracks that suited the film's style and setting. 

Overall, I thought this film was excellently done and how Sergio Leone decided to handle a gangster film was intriguing from the start with a well crafted story and characters that held it up and you cared about even if they were gangsters. 

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

Oldboy

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For the twenty-ninth film of the month we have Oldboy

First off, we have the story which has a man with no clue how he came to be imprisoned, drugged and tortured for 15 years, decides to seek revenge on his captors. I thought the story was very entertaining and I was on the edge of my seat from beginning to end of the film.

Next, we have the characters which overall, I thought were one of the best parts of the film being one of the focuses of it especially the main character of Oh Dae-su as you want him to get his revenge on his captors after 15 years and the journey that he goes on to get it and what he goes through.

In terms of the film's visuals I thought they were expertly done especially in terms of the action which was done carefully to capture everything so you could see what was going on and the stunt work done with the action was very good. the cinematography in general was very good with particular camera positions as well as lighting to build an unsettling atmosphere throughout. Then there was also the editing which was clean and paced very well. Now we have the action which was very intense and thrilling and it didn't hold back with the violence and showing it which at parts was hard to watch. Moving onto the tone of the film which didn't hold anything back and was hard hitting from minute one with it's themes and it's dark story.  I thought the soundtrack of the film was very melancholic and slow which fit the film well.

Overall, I thought this film was very entertaining and one of the best revenge films I have seen through it's contents and it's action which it made more personal to the character so it would be more engaging. 

I give Oldboy a score of 9/10

American Beauty

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For the twenty-eighth film of the month we have American Beauty

First off, we have the story which has a frustrated suburban father who has a mid-life crisis after becoming infatuated with his daughter's best friend. I thought the story was very entertaining and how it evolved and progressed to become something intriguing. 

Next, we have the characters which overall, I thought were very well acted giving their own spin on these characters where you somehow end up caring for some of them even if the decisions they make are very questionable.  

As for the film's visuals I thought they were stunning with some very choice decisions in terms of the lighting such as using soft lighting  to add to the mood. There is also the use of camera positions and movements which add to the overall themes that the film wanted to bring across such as the uses of the colour red to represent love, desire or even lust in some cases. Moving onto the tone of the film which I thought was good and from the moment it started and what it wanted to bring across it was consistent and well paced. I thought the soundtrack of the film which was one of the best parts about the film using slower and paced tracks which again compliment the mood in some scenes but fit the whole film anyway. 

Overall, I thought this film was very enjoyable film, although awkward in some places the themes it was trying to get across kept my intrigue and ended up surprising me which made it more entertaining. 

I give American Beauty a score of 10/10

Witness For The Prosecution

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For the twenty-seventh film of the month we have Witness For The Prosecution

First off, we have the story which has a veteran British barrister who must defend his client in a murder trial. I thought the story was very interesting with all the twists and turns of the case made it more entertaining to see what the end result would be. 

Next, we have the characters which overall, I thought were very good as they were the main focus of the film by being in a murder trial so the acting had to be at a good standard to provide the necessary emotional responses which they did from the witness, defence and prosecution.

As for the film's visuals I thought it had some consistent cinematography over the course of the film although nothing standing out which took me away which was fine for it being a courtroom drama. Moving onto the tone of the film which I thought did a good job at building up the mystery and suspense of the trial as new evidence was brought to light and witnesses were called for. I thought the soundtrack which when used throughout the film was pretty good and added to the tension being built up over the court case.

Overall, I thought this film was very enjoyable especially for the twists it provided which was built up by some good performances by the main cast and a tone throughout where you could feel something was off. 

I give Witness For The Prosecution a score of 8/10

Coco

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For the twenty-sixth film of the month we have Coco

First off, we have the story which has an aspiring musician Miguel, confronted with his family's ancestral ban on music, enters the Land of the Dead to find his great-great-grandfather, a legendary singer. I thought the story was very entertaining as well as heart warming with the main theme of family explored.

Next, we have the characters which overall, I thought in terms of voice-work managed to bring across the emotions needed and you could tell the chemistry was there between the main family as well as Miguel and Hector throughout the film. 

As for the film's visuals I thought the animation was great and the landscapes, colours and world design captured the the look of the day of the dead and the concept of it and what the film uses added to the overall experience. Moving onto the tone of the film which I thought managed to create a good balance between comedy as well as the family hitting drama which came through the whole film. I thought the soundtrack of the film which was one of the main highlights of the film with great guitar tracks as well as the singing that added to the themes as well as fitting the Mexican vibes because of the setting. 

Overall, I thought this film was a very enjoyable film that a set theme across that was consistent and characters that could bring across them onto the screen to make it an entertaining experience and the soundtrack brings it all together.

I give Coco a score of 9/10

Princess Mononoke

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For the twenty-fifth film of the month we have Princess Mononoke

First off, we have the story which has a young prince Ashitaka's involvement in a struggle between the gods of a forest and the humans who consume its resources. I thought the story was very entertaining and how the historical aspects and the mythical aspects were intertwined built up the film very well. 

Next, we have the characters which overall, I thought were very compelling and interesting especially the main character of Ashitaka as he becomes involved in the fight while he tries to lift a curse he was given. The other supporting roles were also well acted and added to the overall world and story for both sides of the fight. 

As for the film's visuals I thought again this was one of Studio Ghibli's best works such as how they created the many supernatural elements of the film but also the landscapes add to the land so it feels like old Japan. Now we have the action which I thought was both entertaining and thrilling as the conflict between the humans and forest creatures ran rampant. Moving onto the tone of the film which managed to capture the essence of fantasy as well as the scale of an adventure film that makes it entertaining to watch. I thought the soundtrack of the film was very good as it mixed tracks of mystery and suspense with action. 

Overall, I thought this film was another great addition into the Studio Ghibli catalogue with their take on a epic historical with a fantastic story and characters and creatures that build the world to make it interesting.

I give Princess Mononoke a score of 9/10

WALL-E

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For the twenty-fourth film of the month we have WALL-E

First off, we have the story which has a small waste-collecting robot inadvertently embark on a space journey that will ultimately decide the fate of mankind. I thought the story was entertaining and how it makes the future out to be was very intriging. 

Next, we have the characters which overall, I thought were the interesting part of the film as the main focuses where robots and even though they could show their actions and emotions with few sounds and pieces of dialogue, it worked for this film. 

As for the film's visuals I thought the animation for the film was very good and their depiction of the desolate Earth felt like it may look like that years and years from now if the world continues to use bad energy sources. Moving onto the tone of the film which I thought was well balanced between some fun comedy as well as the drama for the story so it could be entertaining. I thought the soundtrack of the film was good and using older tracks since the film was set in the far future gave the film a nice touch. 

Overall, I thought this film was a very enjoyable film that surprised me with how much I ended up liking it and as another Pixar film I've seen in a long time and it reminded me of how good they were. 

I give WALL-E a score of 8/10

Jaws

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For the twenty-third film of the month we have Jaws

First off, we have the story which has a giant man-eating great white shark attacks beach-goers on Amity Island prompting the local police chief to hunt it with the help of a marine biologist and a professional shark hunter. I thought the story was very entertaining and after hearing so many good things about it i ended up thoroughly enjoying it.

Next, we have the characters which overall, I thought were done very well so that you cared about them as they faced the threat of the shark and the acting backed that up with each of the main characters giving a convincing performance. 

As for the film's visuals I thought the film has some fantastic visuals such as when the camera would go under the water for the sharks perspective as well as when an attack would happen and didn't shy away from showing the brutal details of it. The cinematography was excellent in terms of camera placement and lighting. Now we have the action which I thought was thrilling as well as entertaining as the shark started appearing and continued to threaten Amity Island. Eventually when the characters got down to business oh hunting it, that's when it got more exciting. Moving onto the tone of the film which managed to build up the horror with all the attacks as well as when the next attack would happen. I thought the soundtrack of the film which is one of the well known things about the film with how famous it is was and I can see why as it built the tension throughout the film as the shark threatened the public. The main theme was one of the best tracks and it added to the fear and building up of the shark.

Overall, I thought this film was a fantastic film with thrills all around that kept the entertainment high and the simple idea of a shark attack could be done this well as I were on the edge of my seat throughout. 

I give Jaws a score of 9/10

Gandhi

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For the twenty-second film of the month we have Gandhi

First off, we have the story which covers Gandhi's life from a defining moment in 1893, as he is thrown off a South African train for being in a whites-only compartment, and concludes with his assassination and funeral in 1948. I thought the story was very enlightening and taught me about one of the most influential men in the world. 

Next, we have the characters which overall, I thought were the best part of the film in terms of acting by the cast and it's characters that Gandhi comes into contact with. Speaking of Gandhi the actor portraying him: Ben Kingsley did an excellent performance to give life to the character and how he changes over the course of the film as well as his mannerisms and attitude. 

As for the film's visuals I thought it looked  steady and well planned out in terms of the bigger scenes and the visuals for the landscapes of India added to the overall film for the different places that Gandhi visited throughout his life. Moving onto the tone of the film which didn't shy away at some of the important events shown even if there was violence. I thought the soundtrack of the film was very good with it's mix of Indian based tracks but also tracks that suited the situations throughout the film. 

Overall, I thought this film was a very knowledgeable film and helped me to understand about the history of an influential man and what he faced throughout his life without stopping his teachings. 

I give Gandhi a score of 8/10

Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind

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For the twenty-first film of the month we have Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind

First off, we have the story which focuses on Princess Nausicaä as she desperately struggles to prevent two warring nations from destroying themselves and their dying planet. I thought the story was had a very telling message within and I thought the conflict was intriguing to see. 

Next, we have the characters which overall, I thought were the most interesting part of the film and i thought the acting was very good and give life to the characters with the main standout being Nausicaä herself.

As for the film's visuals I thought the film had an great look to it and the design of the world was very creative and added to the story and themes it was presenting. Now we have the action which I thought was ok and was entertaining in parts. Moving onto the tone of the film which I thought was consistent as it had a lot of serious parts throughout but also moments that build the world and characters. I thought the soundtrack of the film had some unique choices and made it standout. 

Overall, I thought this film was one of the weaker films from Studio Ghibli but it was still enjoyable in parts which didn't make it a bad film at all. I just think it has weaker aspects to other films from Ghibli films. 

I give Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind a score of 7/10

Spotlight

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For the twentieth film of the month we have Spotlight

First off, we have the story which has tells the true story of how the Boston Globe uncovered the massive scandal of child molestation and cover-up within the local Catholic Archdiocese, shaking the entire Catholic Church to its core. I thought the story was an intriguing one and I liked the way how determined the team was to get the story published. 

Next, we have the characters which overall, I thought were the best part about the film especially the acting and chemistry between all the main cast as they find out about the story and become determined to get to the truth and publish it.

As for the film's visuals I thought it had a consistent look to it throughout without being to flashy and take the focus away but the editing of through the whole film pieced it all together so it flowed well. Moving onto the tone of the film which i thought was very good as it didn't shy away from keeping away secrets and wanted to tell the full story that it wanted to tell. I thought the soundtrack of the film was good as well adding to the overall feel of the film. 

Overall, I thought this film was an excellent one from start to finish and how the story escalated as the scandal got bigger and bigger was shocking and you wanted to see what would happen about it.

I give Spotlight a score of 10/10

12 Years A Slave

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For the nineteenth film of the month we have 12 Years A Slave

First off, we have the story which focuses on Solomon Northup, a New York State-born free African-American man who was kidnapped in Washington, D.C. by two con-men in 1841 and sold into slavery. I thought the story was very powerful as well as emotional of one man's life in slavery. 

Next, we have the characters which overall, I thought the acting was top notch and everyone gave a convincing performance to add to the overall experience with the main standout being the focus of the film: Chiwetel Ejiofor as Solomon. 

As for the film's visuals I thought  the film had a masterful look do it in terms of composition as well as lighting especially during the night time scenes. There were even times when some shots were drawn out and held on them to add to the horrors that the slaves felt.  Moving onto the tone of the film which I managed to capture the harsh and unforgiving times that the films takes place in and wasn't afraid to show off the treatment to the slaves throughout the film. I thought the soundtrack of the film was very good with them adding to discomforting feel and situation of the film's story. 

Overall, I thought this film was hard one to sit through as it was a true story being told of how he got put in slavery until his eventual freedom but not before going through an awful period of his life and because of how truthful it was this will be the one and only time I view this film. 

I give 12 Years A Slave a score of 9/10

Stand By Me

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For the eighteenth film of the month we have Stand By Me 

First off, we have the story which has a writer who recounts a journey with his friends to find the body of a missing boy. I thought the story was very entertaining and the nice moments between the characters built it up. 

Next, we have the characters which overall, I thought were the best part of the film and the chemistry between the main characters were great and you could tell how much they cared for each other and would back each other up and the acting showed that.

As for the film's visuals I thought the film looked really good and there were some very good shots through because of the camera positioning and movement and the lighting wasn't that bad either. Moving onto the tone of the film which I liked as it managed to balance both the comedy as well as the drama to make a consistent film. I thought the soundtrack of the film was good and had all sorts of tracks that fit the time and setting of the film. 

Overall, I thought this film was a very enjoyable film mostly because of the well fleshed out characters and their relationships. With this being another film based on a Stephen King work I thought it was very good just like the last ones.

I give Stand By Me a score of 8/10

Gone Girl

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For the seventeenth film of the month we have Gone Girl

First off, we have the story which has Nick Dunne who's wife has disappeared and soon becomes target of the media and suspicions fall on him for the disappearance. I thought the story was very entertaining and the twists throughout were exceptionally pulled off to make it more thrilling.

Next, we have the characters which overall, I thought were one of the best parts about the film both in terms of acting and the characters themselves and the chemistry was done really well. Both Ben Affleck as Nick Dunne and Rosamund Pike as Amy were the standout performers. 

As for the film's visuals I thought it looked really good and the cinematography was stand out with the lighting and camera positions giving the film a distinct look to it. Moving onto the tone of the film which was built up excellently as you knew something was up from the very start and as that slowly gets revealed the whole film twists itself on it's head. I thought the soundtrack of the film was done really well and it added to the tension throughout the film.

Overall, I thought this film was an excellent watch with a fantastic story and characters that built up the story very well and a tone that completed the film to make it a great film and one of the best of recent years.

I give Gone Girl a score of 9/10

Gone With The Wind

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For the sixteenth film of the month we have Gone With The Wind

First off, we have the story which has a manipulative woman and a roguish man and their turbulent romance during the American Civil War and Reconstruction periods. I thought the story was ok but I felt could have been cut down. 

Next, we have the characters which overall, I thought were well acted and played the characters very well with the standouts being Rhett played by Clark Gable, one of the interests of Scarlett and Scarlett herself played by Vivien Leigh a manipulative woman out for her own means and will use anyone for her own means.

As for the film's visuals I thought were excellent and some of the shots throughout were standout because of the good uses of lighting and the cinematography that gave off the style of the film. Moving onto the tone of the film which I thought managed to capture the times of the war during the times of the film. I thought the soundtrack of the film was good and it capture all the emotions felt throughout the film by the characters. 

Overall, I thought this was an ok film with some good cinematography as well as a tone that was consistent through the whole film however one of the major problems was the length as someone of the superfluousness things could have been cut down as well as the characters who were mostly unlikable and you didn't care for but the acting helped make them.  

I give Gone With The Wind a score of 6/10

Dial M For Murder

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For the fifteenth film of the month we have Dial M For Murder

First off, we have the story which has An ex-tennis pro who carries out a plot to have his wife murdered when he discovers she is having an affair, and assumes she will soon leave him for the other man. When things go wrong, he then improvises a new plan—to frame her for murder instead. I thought the story was very intriguing and as the plot thickened it got more entertaining. 

Next, we have the characters which overall, I thought were one of the best parts about the film especially Tony because of his plot and what he will go to in order to get his wife out of the picture. The acting throughout was excellent and the chemistry between the main cast was built up well. 

As for the film's visuals I thought the film's cinematography was one of the best parts about it with it's camera positioning for certain scenes that added to the film but also because of the lighting throughout which was used wisely.  Moving onto the tone of the film which I thought was done very well and the mystery that was built up was very intriguing and the twists throughout kept it engaging. I thought the soundtrack of the film was very good as usual for a Hitchcock film as it added to the overall experience of the film and built up the suspense. 

Overall, I thought this film was great mystery plot and another great film by Alfred Hitchcock who continues to show how good his films are and how mystery can be portrayed in film to keep people interested.

I give Dial M For Murder a score of 8/10

Mr. Smith Goes To Washington

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For the fourteenth film of the month we have Mr. Smith Goes To Washington

First off, we have the story which has Jefferson Smith a naive man who is appointed to fill a vacancy in the United States Senate. His plans promptly collide with political corruption, but he decides not to back down. I thought the story was enjoyable and I liked the way politics was handled and portrayed. 

Next, we have the characters which overall, I thought were one of the best parts of the film especially James Stewart as Jefferson the naive but determined man who becomes part of the Senate. His relationship with Clarissa was really good and kept him going later in the film.

As for the film's visuals I thought they were good and were consistent throughout the whole film. Moving onto the tone of the film which I enjoyed as it had the built the tensions and pressures of the Senate and how it can be manipulated to people's own needs. I thought the soundtrack of the film was very good and suited the style of film it wanted to be. 

Overall, I thought this film was a very enjoyable film especially with the way power in politics was shown and how it can be used to ruin people and be used for peoples own needs and wants.

I give Mr. Smith Goes To Washington a score of 8/10