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

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

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

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

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

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

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