A perfect film. Unforgettable, in ways most profound.
Beautiful story of two who are inexorably bound.
Gut-wrenchingly divine.
'they're ridiculous?': the best line.
Exquisite framing. Superb use of music and sound.
There's no racism here, Land of the Free, and other conceits Be it in halls of power, schools, prisons, or on the streets Are exposed here, through the power Of Baldwin's words: not only of his hour ...
Ghost nets, pollution, over-fishing: we see how each harms Our precious oceans (which aren't infinite farms). Here are lessons re the drastic Consequences of plastic. A excellent doco. Depressing, but also an urgent call to arms.
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Luciana's doing it tough in NYC (feels dejected) In this debut that takes us places unexpected. Terrifically tense Levels of suspense When there's little choice but to do what's directed.
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Relentless look at unwell Ingrid and her staging Of desperate acts designed to promote engaging (Like a stalker) with the anointed. I was left disappointed ...
Haneke's multi-gen family drama (in Calais), Where young Eve's brought into the miserable fray ...
Talented leads wasted, and the shenanigans seem So contrived (many a well-worn theme). Problems with pacing / mood shifts, Where the energy drifts. Levine's acting: it's wooden (to the extreme).
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Dubious methods; abuse of power (here, they're focal). Things get sticky when some parents are secretly vocal About this quid pro quo situation. A study in manipulation, And a thoughtful morality tale about corruption (local).
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An ambitious presentation (artistic ideas exchange). One lead actor, multiple characters (some quite strange). Costume, hair and make-up work: striking. Production design: also to my liking. A compelling showcase of Blanchett's impressive range.
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