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  Companion is one of those films that is way more enjoyable if you go in blind. It is unfortunate that the marketing and trailers went so far in the spoiling territory considering the amazing initial teaser. I won’t spoil anything in this review. All you need to know is that this movie has an incredibly funny, dark and engaging script. Sophie Thatcher gives a terrific performance and Jack Quaid is fantastic in the role provided. This is a must-watch!

  Anora starts in the first act as this Cinderella, romance story with a sex worker getting the dream life of marrying a rich boy. It’s fast-paced, loud, and visually chaotic with all the excessive partying and gratuitous sex. It then changes tone completely in the second act where it slows down and starts being more comedic. The scene at the house is quite funny and entertaining because of its absurdity. The final act changes tone again and becomes a more serious, thought-provoking drama with a genuinely strong ending. However, despite it all, I wasn’t as blown away by this as others. I didn’t find the dialogue or writing interesting or memorable. The constant talking over each other, and constant f-bombs just don’t leave much impact. When the film slows down, it feels like it takes age for the plot to move. Additionally, I don’t find the titular character to be likeable. It is a well-made film and I can see why people praise it but it just ain’t for me and might not...

  The Multiverse Saga has been quite disappointing compared to the previous saga. We are 11 films into the saga and only 4 of them I would consider good. The rest is mediocre or just awful. Last year’s “Deadpool and Wolverine” was a breath of fresh air in the MCU. The question is whether Captain America: Brave New World continues the upward trend. Firstly, Anthony Mackie does a solid job and he delivers on the moments. He also has a great buddy-cop chemistry with Danny Ramirez. Harrison Ford also does a great job in taking over the role of Ross. The Red Hulk does look pretty good and it was nice to see a raging Hulk again even if it wasn’t Bruce Banner. I do appreciate that they brought back Tim Blake Nelson as Samuel Sterns. He does a convincing job as a mastermind villain for this film. In terms of action sequences, there is an entertaining flying one in the second act. Additionally, the battle between Captain America and Red Hulk is quite enjoyable. Unfortunately, ...

  Blue Giant is an incredible film about passion and Jazz! The animation is superb with amazing use of clashing colours and vivid imagery during their performances. The music is spectacular and even if you’re not big on Jazz like me, the soundtrack will captivate you! The story is incredibly engaging, which is interesting as the director decided to cut out the entire first arc and some backstories that were present in the source material. However, you will barely notice this as what the director focuses is on the emotions and values of the character which works just as well. My only gripe with this film is the use of CG which is a bit jarring. It can go from amazing 2D animation of our characters to 3D which is not that great and mildly distracting. Nevertheless, this is a truly phenomenal anime movie that I highly recommend!

  Netflix marketed Rebel Ridge as a cool action movie. If you came in expecting that, you are going to be disappointed. Rebel Ridge is not an action movie. It has just one proper action set piece near the end. What Rebel Ridge really is, is a slow-burn thriller mystery. Aaron Pierre absolutely delivers as the main lead. He is calm, collected and incredibly charismatic. He totally sells on a character that is secretly a badass. I like the twist in that the character doesn’t kill, even if they are corrupt cops. This gives the very few action set pieces a unique element to it. The mystery itself is a little convoluted and the movie does go on for 10-15 minutes too long. The ending is quite rushed and unsatisfying as well. Still, this is a pretty interesting film and I do recommend people give it a chance.

  Flow is a uniquely captivating animated movie by Latvian director Gints Zilbalodis. The movie is entirely dialogue-free as our main cast is entirely animals who have to unite after a flood devastates their home. Even without dialogue, the story is straightforward to follow and the character (animal?) arcs are conveyed incredibly well. There is a wonderful theme of unity and connection. I also love all the mysteries within this world that are up to the viewers’ interpretation. The animation is a perfect blend of realism and a painting art style. There is diligent care for the animals as they move and behave like they would in real life. The fact that this was all made in Blender is astounding! The music score is also wonderful. This is an easy recommendation for everyone. It is mesmerizing and easily one of the best movies in 2024.