The central takeaway of OCEAN’S 8 is that women get things done – and they do it in spite of adversity. The film is an unabashed celebration of the female spirit, while also being an enjoyable heist film that anyone can enjoy.
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Mute
MUTE is a Netflix original movie from director Duncan Jones. It’s a science fiction noir film, taking place in a near-future Berlin filled with neon lights, flying cars, and robots. On a conceptual level, MUTE has all the makings of a thought provoking film. It’s unfortunate that the film completely collapses under its own weight.
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Sicario
Once the intensity of SICARIO wears off, it becomes apparent that the plot is actually very simplistic. It’s basically about the United States striking back at a drug cartel. But where SICARIO succeeds is in how the plot unfolds. The film depicts truly disturbing and intense moments, and it is filled with breathtaking cinematography and aerial shots that add a deeply haunting aspect to this story.
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Bright
BRIGHT is a Netflix original movie that melds fantasy with police procedural. In this film, the world initially looks like ours – but it is inhabited with more than just humans. Elves make up the bulk of the wealthy ruling class, while orcs live in poverty and are the victims of systemic racism. It’s a film with the trappings and characters of a fantasy film, but set in a familiar, modern day world. As a result, it’s a film that tackles big ideas like racism and integration – and I think it does so in a way that is very effective.
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True Romance
Every once in a while, you discover the existence of an older film that sounds too good to be true. When I first discovered TRUE ROMANCE, I was astonished. I’m a big fan of Quentin Tarantino’s films – so I was ecstatic to learn that he wrote TRUE ROMANCE. The film’s cast reads more like a list of all-stars than an actual film cast – including Dennis Hopper, Val Kilmer, Gary Oldman, Samuel L. Jackson, Brad Pitt, and Christopher Walken. With that kind of acting caliber, and with Tarantino’s writing, I was expecting great things. Ultimately, though, I walked away disappointed.
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