Friday, December 20, 2019

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

Thursday, August 22, 2019

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

Sunday, August 18, 2019

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

Saturday, August 17, 2019

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

Wednesday, August 14, 2019

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

Tuesday, August 13, 2019

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

Monday, August 12, 2019

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

Saturday, August 10, 2019

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

Friday, August 9, 2019

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

Wednesday, August 7, 2019

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

Tuesday, August 6, 2019

Dr. Mabuse The Gambler


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First off, we have the story which has arch-criminal Dr. Mabuse sets out to make a fortune and run Berlin. Detective Wenk sets out to stop him. I thought the story had some interesting parts to it throughout although it definitely could have been cut down. 

Next, we have the characters which overall, I thought were very interesting especially the lead character of Dr. Mabuse with his schemes and the way he attempts to pull them off with his disguises. 

As for the film's visuals I thought, I thought the cinematography was consistent and I liked the choices in camerawork and lighting for some of the sequences. Moving onto the tone of the film which had some very good suspense and intrigue as the film went on and as events built up. I thought the soundtrack of the film went well with the film and added to the mysteries going on throughout the story and I liked the choices of instruments used. 

I give Dr. Mabuse The Gambler a score of 6/10

Monday, August 5, 2019

Nosferatu


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First off, we have the story which has vampire Count Orlok expresses interest in a new residence and real estate agent Hutter's wife. I thought the story was very entertaining getting to view another classic in the horror genre wondering how the film would play out from start to finish. 

Next, we have the characters which overall, I thought were good in terms of acting with this film having one of the well known designs of Nosferatu especially because of the presence of Max Schreck who plays Count Orlok/Nosferatu.

As for the film's visuals I thought, I thought the cinematography was great for the time with the uses of the lighting and shadows to create striking images that have become iconic to this day. Moving onto the tone of the film which created an eerie and foreboding atmosphere which back in the day when this came out would of been fascinating. I thought the soundtrack of the film was good as it added to the mysterious and suspenseful scenes throughout. 

I give Nosferatu a score of 8/10

Sunday, August 4, 2019

The Cabinet Of Dr. Caligari


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First off, we have the story which has Hypnotist Dr. Caligari use a somnambulist, Cesare, to commit murders. I thought the story was captivating and entrancing as it progressed as well as the subject matter it focused on with Dr. Caligari and Cesare. 

Next, we have the characters which overall, I thought were very interesting and the acting from the main cast gave life to them especially the actors behind Dr. Caligari and especially Cesare who's presence stalks the film when he appears. 

As for the film's visuals I thought, I thought the cinematography was fantastic from the designs of the sets to the way the shadows and lighting are used to create a striking and haunting setting. Moving onto the tone of the film which was very interesting it used it's horror aspects in it's themes but visual style which for it's time shows how important it became and that it must be viewed by others. I thought the soundtrack of the film was great and it accompanied the style to create a creepy atmosphere. 

I give The Cabinet Of Dr. Caligari a score of 10/10

Saturday, August 3, 2019

Intolerance: Love's Struggle Throughout The Ages

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First off, we have the story which has the story of a poor young woman, separated by prejudice from her husband and baby, is interwoven with tales of intolerance from throughout history. I thought the story was compelling because of what it was trying to bring across and how relevant some of the themes are today.  

Next, we have the characters which overall, I thought were alright for the most part and that each era the film portrayed was done right and captured the types of people living in them and their actions matched history.

As for the film's visuals I thought, I thought the cinematography was great especially the production design for some of the story lines during the early historical parts in Babylon and Judean times. This along with the use of colour tints to match the right emotions on screen. Moving onto the tone of the film which did a good job at building the suspense as each story advanced. I thought the soundtrack of the film complemented the story when needed to get the tracks for the right emotional scenes. 

I give Intolerance: Love's Struggle Throughout The Ages a score of 7/10

Friday, August 2, 2019

The Birth Of A Nation


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First off, we have the story which has the Stoneman family finds its friendship with the Camerons affected by the Civil War, both fighting in opposite armies. The development of the war in their lives plays through to Lincoln's assassination and the birth of the Ku Klux Klan. I thought the story was very interesting because of the messages it was trying to bring across even if they were controversial but still should be viewed by people. 

Next, we have the characters which overall, I thought were mixed in bringing across the characters they needed to portray because of the nature of the story and the setting for it. 

As for the film's visuals I thought, I thought the cinematography was very interesting especially how the colour tints are used to convey the needed emotions of the characters. Moving onto the tone of the film which wasn't afraid of hiding what happened and the viewpoints it wanted to show. I thought the soundtrack of the film was very good with the way it complemented the visuals and the emotions being brought across on screen. 

I give The Birth Of A Nation a score of 5/10

Wednesday, July 31, 2019

Sanjuro

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First off, we have the story which has a crafty samurai help a young man and his fellow clansmen save his uncle, who has been framed and imprisoned by a corrupt superintendent. I thought the story was very interesting and being familiar with the main character a getting to see how he would work in this film.

Next, we have the characters which overall, I thought were good in terms of acting and having the returning Toshiro Mifune as the same ronin from Yojimbo was nice to see with the way he interacted with the other main samurai. 

As for the film's visuals, I thought the cinematography was great with how the sequences are constructed in terms of the camerawork to give certain scenes as much weight as possible. Now we have the action which was entertaining from the fighting and to some of the mind games involved. Moving onto the tone of the film which managed to include a small amount of comedy and some interesting drama. I thought the soundtrack of the film worked well and suited the setting of the story. 

I give Sanjuro a score of 8/10

The Hidden Fortress

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First off, we have the story which has two greedy peasants lured by gold escort a man and woman across enemy lines. However, they do not realize that their companions are actually a princess and her general. I thought the story was thrilling and enjoyable as the peasants faced many challenges over the journey. 

Next, we have the characters which overall, I thought were good in terms of acting across the board and chemistry between the two main leads as well as with the general and princess held the story together. 

As for the film's visuals, I thought the cinematography was great and I liked the location footage across the journey especially the fortress and forest locations and the camerawork  with it's framing and depth captures Kurosawa's style well. Now we have the action which when it appeared was choreographed very well and the peril was definitely felt. Moving onto the tone of the film which had some cutting tension and interesting drama to make the film compelling. I thought the soundtrack added to the film nicely with some good uses of music from the time period. 

I give The Hidden Fortress a score of 8/10

Throne Of Blood

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First off, we have the story which has a war-hardened general, egged on by his ambitious wife, works to fulfill a prophecy that he would become lord of Spider's Web Castle. I thought the story was very entertaining to see how Kurosawa would adapt the story of Macbeth by Shakespeare. 

Next, we have the characters which overall, I thought in terms of acting were great with Toshiro Mifune being an obvious standout with his version as Macbeth. The rest of the cast also did a good job with their versions of the characters from the story. 

As for the film's visuals, I thought the cinematography was fantastic especially some of the designs for the locations which give the film a mystifying atmosphere and presence. Moving onto the tone of the film which was very striking with the way the story was presented and how the supernatural elements were handled. I thought the soundtrack of the film was great with the way it used the tracks to create a haunting feel especially as the story progressed.

I give Throne Of Blood a score of 9/10

Tuesday, July 30, 2019

You Were Never Really Here

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First off, we have the story which has a traumatized veteran, unafraid of violence, tracks down missing girls for a living. When a job spins out of control, Joe's nightmares overtake him as a conspiracy is uncovered leading to what may be his death trip or his awakening. I thought the story was very interesting since I didn't know what to expect going in.

Next, we have the characters which overall, I thought were good in terms of acting with Joaquin Phoenix giving a chilling and is able to show so much with his expressions and what he is holding back. 

As for the film's visuals I thought, I thought the cinematography was great slowly building up scenes with the camerawork and the choices in camera positioning and lighting worked well. Moving onto the tone of the film which built the tension masterfully and the way the violence worked into it by showing you quick scenes or just cutting to the aftermath was very jarring in a good way. I thought the soundtrack of the film was great and worked best when the soundtrack went away and left you watching scenes unfold. 

I give You Were Never Really Here a score of 7/10

Monday, July 29, 2019

Wish I Was Here

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First off, we have the story which has a struggling actor, father and husband finds himself at a major crossroads, which forces him to examine his life, his family and his career. I thought the story was very enjoyable with some nice moments thrown in throughout. 

Next, we have the characters which overall, I thought were very good with Zach Braff being the standout with the way he is clearly passionate about this film and manages to bring heart and care to the role. 

As for the film's visuals I thought, I thought the cinematography was one of the best aspects with the way the camerawork was used in conjunction with the lighting to create a warm look. Moving onto the tone of the film which managed to have some awkward comedy mixed with some tender drama. I thought the soundtrack of the film matched very well for a nice mix of tracks. 

I give Wish I Was Here a score of 7/10

Voyage To The Bottom Of The Sea

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First off, we have the story which has the Earth threatened by a burning Van Allen Radiation Belt, U.S. Navy Admiral Harriman Nelson plans to shoot a nuclear missile at the Belt, using his experimental atomic submarine, the Seaview. I thought the story was very enjoyable for a relaxing watch. 

Next, we have the characters which overall, I thought were good in terms of acting and worked for this type of genre film however the chemistry between the cast added some levity. 

As for the film's visuals I thought, I thought the cinematography was competent and consistent and the colours do make things stand out with the effects not looking bad for it's release. Moving onto the tone of the film which slowly built up the tension as events progressed. I thought the soundtrack of the film worked well for the film to add to some of the tense scenes. 

I give Voyage To The Bottom Of The Sea a score of 6/10

Sunday, July 28, 2019

This Is Spinal Tap

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First off, we have the story which has Spinal Tap, one of England's loudest bands, is chronicled by film director Marty DiBergi on what proves to be a fateful tour. I thought the story was very entertaining with how outargues some of the moments turned out to be.

Next, we have the characters which overall, I thought in terms of acting were great and how they able to make up a made up band and all have chemistry that makes it seem the band could have been real. 

As for the film's visuals I thought, I thought the cinematography was great and the way it created the mockumentary look in terms of the camerawork and editing in the interviews, the daily life and the concerts. Moving onto the tone of the film which  managed to pull out some great comedic moments which was helped because of the chemistry between the band members. I thought the soundtrack of the film was very good and worked very well with the style and structure of the film. 

I give This Is Spinal Tap a score of 9/10

Sunshine

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First off, we have the story which has a team of international astronauts are sent on a dangerous mission to reignite the dying Sun with a nuclear fission bomb in 2057. I thought the story was thrilling because of the way it slowly built up the dangers. 

Next, we have the characters which overall, I thought were all well acted and they worked off each other to give life to the story because of the mission that they are on with Cillian Murphy and Chris Evans being the standout actors.

As for the film's visuals I thought, I thought the cinematography was one of the best aspects about the film with the way the camera is used to create a claustrophobic atmosphere which ramps up when more dangers appear. Another standout was the design for the spaceship and the effects for outer space.Moving onto the tone of the film which was built up slowly as the mission was threatened as well as mixing in some interesting horror aspects to build the rising tension. I thought the soundtrack of the film was great and added a kind of haunting and chilling backing to the story.

I give Sunshine a score of 8/10

Saturday, July 27, 2019

Raising Arizona


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First off, we have the story which has a childless couple of an ex-con and an ex-cop decide to help themselves to one of another family's quintuplets, their lives become more complicated than they anticipated. I thought the story was very entertaining with some interesting conflicts, plot-lines and themes. 

Next, we have the characters which overall, I thought were fantastic in terms of acting and the chemistry between Nicholas Cage as Hi and Holly Hunter as Ed was a particular highlight

As for the film's visuals I thought, I thought the cinematography was great and I liked the location footage for the setting as well the choices in camerawork and lighting. Moving onto the tone of the film which I thought got a nice balance of dark humour and heartfelt drama throughout. I thought the soundtrack of the film had some good tracks and matched the style of the film. 

I give Raising Arizona a score of 8/10

House

Movie poster illustrates the aunt's cat Blanche sitting on a pedestal before the aunt's house which is surrounded by trees and flames. Text at the bottom includes the film's title production credits, and small portrait shots of the cast members.

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First off, we have the story which has A schoolgirl and six of her classmates travel to her aunt's country home, which turns out to be haunted. I thought the story was very fun and enjoyable because of how strange and absurd it ended up. 

Next, we have the characters which overall, I thought were in terms of acting over the top but because of how the film progresses the acting to everything going on becomes funny and you want to see what happens to them.

As for the film's visuals I thought, I thought the cinematography was very interesting with the way the effects are used to create the supernatural elements as well as building the atmosphere throughout the film. Moving onto the tone of the film which definitely got some laughs from me with how over the top and weird everything turned out. I thought the soundtrack of the film suited the style the film was going for. 

I give House a score of 8/10

Friday, July 26, 2019

Notting Hill

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First off, we have the story which has the life of a simple bookshop owner changes when he meets the most famous film star in the world. I thought the story had some enjoyment to it over the course of the run-time.

Next, we have the characters which overall, I thought were decent in terms of acting and you could tell there was chemistry between the two main leads and they gave some good performances. 

As for the film's visuals I thought, I thought the cinematography was consistent and there was one sequence that surprised me with how it was shot and edited. Moving onto the tone of the film which had a decent mix of comedy and drama throughout. I thought the soundtrack of the film was good for the time the film came out as well as some decent backing.

I give Notting Hill a score of 6/10

Wednesday, July 24, 2019

The Freshman

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First off, we have the story which has a nerdy college student will do anything to become popular on campus. I thought the story was very enjoyable and the jokes were consistently funny throughout. 

Next, we have the characters which overall, I thought were well acted and the chemistry on screen between them made the story work. 

As for the film's visuals I thought the cinematography was great and had some thrilling sequences in especially at the end of the film. Moving onto the tone of the film which I thought managed to balance the funny moments with the drama wit the school story-line well for a nice mix of entertainment. I thought the soundtrack of the film added to some of the jokes as well as being used in them at points. 

I give The Freshman a score of 8/10

Mean Streets

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First off, we have the story which has a small-time hood who aspires to work his way up the ranks of a local mob. I thought the story was entertaining as well as a start to how Scorsese would do his future gangster films. 

Next, we have the characters which overall, I thought were very good in terms of acting and Robert De Niro and Harvey Keitel had some great chemistry together because of their situation. 

As for the film's visuals I thought the cinematography was great and I liked the way the camera and colour were used to create the style of the film. Moving onto the tone of the film which slowly built up the drama over the course of the story till everything kicked off. I thought the soundtrack of the film was good and worked for the time the film was set in. 

I give Mean Streets a score of 7/10

Liar Liar


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First off, we have the story which has a fast-track lawyer who can't lie for 24 hours due to his son's birthday wish after he disappoints his son for the last time. I thought the story was very enjoyable and it had a good message behind it. 

Next, we have the characters which overall, I thought were well acted and the chemistry between Jim Carrey's Fletcher and his son Max was great throughout the story and Jim Carrey's performance was captivating. 

As for the film's visuals I thought the cinematography was consistent in terms of the camerawork and lighting. Moving onto the tone of the film which I thought managed to balance the drama and comedy very well. I thought the soundtrack of the film was ok and suited the time the film came out.

I give Liar Liar a score of 7/10

Sherlock, Jr.


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First off, we have the story which has a film projectionist longs to be a detective, and puts his meagre skills to work when he is framed by a rival for stealing his girlfriend's father's pocketwatch. I thought the story was very entertaining and the idea behind this one was very original. 

Next, we have the characters which overall, I thought were well acted and the chemistry on screen together made the story work and Buster Keaton gave a great performance in his second film that I have seen. 

As for the film's visuals I thought the cinematography was great and some of the sequences as well as the editing combined made for some very funny jokes. Moving onto the tone of the film which made the comedy very enjoyable as well as some good drama. I thought the soundtrack of the film had some nice tracks throughout and worked well for the time the film came out.

I give Sherlock, Jr. a score of 8/10

Behind The Screen


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First off, we have the story which has overworked labourer at a film studio who helps a young woman find work even while his coworkers strike against his tyrannical boss. I thought the story was very entertaining and seeing a silent comedy based on a film set was fun to see. 

Next, we have the characters which overall, I thought were compelling and well acted and managed to time their jokes very well as well as their chemistry showed on screen. 

As for the film's visuals I thought the cinematography was great and the preparation of each joke was set up to perfection. Moving onto the tone of the film which managed to hit most of the jokes and it made for an enjoyable watch. I thought the soundtrack throughout the film matched the jokes and some nice backing. 

I give Behind The Screen a score of 7/10

The Immigrant

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First off, we have the story which has an immigrant who endures a challenging voyage and gets into trouble as soon as he arrives in America. I thought the story was very enjoyable and worked in the 30 minute run-time. 

Next, we have the characters which overall, I thought were well acted and had some good chemistry on screen together and made the story work well. 

As for the film's visuals I thought the cinematography was great and the way the camera was used to create the rocking of the boat was very good. The jokes were also elevated because of the timing of the camera. Moving onto the tone of the film which had some nice laughs and some warming drama between the characters. I thought the soundtrack of the film added to the emotions and timing with the moments between the characters

I give The Immigrant a score of 7/10

Tuesday, July 23, 2019

Kiki's Delivery Service

Kiki, accompanied with Jiji the Cat is flying on her broomstick over a city with seagulls surrounding her. To the right is the film's title and credits.
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First off, we have the story which has a young witch, on her mandatory year of independent life, finds fitting into a new community difficult while she supports herself by running an air courier service. I thought the story was very enjoyable with some funny and wholesome moments throughout. 

Next, we have the characters which overall, I thought were very interesting and the voice acting made them come to life and I ended up watching the Disney English version and Kirsten Dunst as Kiki was very compelling. 

As for the film's visuals I thought the animation throughout was crisp and colourful and the world of the film feels lived in and very classic. Moving onto the tone of the film which had some nice comedy throughout as well as some compelling drama. I thought the soundtrack of the film was fantastic and added some fun and backing to make the film more adventurous and lively. 

I give Kiki's Delivery Service a score of 8/10