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  Trying to do a redemption story for an unlikeable main character is a difficult task. This is one of the challenges that “A Silent Voice” has to deal with it as our main character, Ishida, bullied a deaf girl when he was younger. However, this film succeeds in this whilst also tackling deep themes such as depression, guilt and bullying. One thing this movie avoids falling into is being overly melodramatic. There is some drama and some romance but they are not the central theme. I appreciated that the film remains focused on the problems that Ishida and the deaf girl, Shoko, are dealing with. There are also side characters ranging from the likeable to the unlikeable but even the unlikeable ones have a sort of redemption arc as well. The story being told is just so engaging and seeing Ishida and Shoko trying to overcome their issues was just so wonderful. I was almost brought to tears near the end of this film. This is also thanks to the phenomenal music score and the...

  Edgar Wright is one of my favourite directors working right now. His work on the Cornetto trilogy, Scott Pilgrim and Baby Driver was amazing. When he revealed his next work to be a horror movie, I was super interested. The premise is “An aspiring fashion designer is mysteriously able to enter the 1960s, where she encounters a dazzling wannabe singer. However, the glamour is not all it appears to be, and the dreams of the past start to crack and splinter into something far darker”. So is this another home run by Edgar or a truly forgettable night in Soho? One thing I appreciate about this movie is just how unique Last Night in Soho is. Edgar Wright conjured a horror movie like no other. Edgar blends a mix of mystery and psychological horror in a wonderful way that just works. The mystery aspect is the most central element in the plot. Trying to figure out what is going on with our main character and what happened in the 1960s is what keeps the story interesting. Thro...

  This movie can be incredibly cliche and sappy while also using a lot of the tropes expected from romance stories. However, I still came out completely in love with it. There is a sense of heart and soul in every scene, every music score and every performance from both Japanese and the English dubbed. It’s just a wonderfully made film that is just beautiful to look at with its amazing animation and character. While romance is a core element of the film, there is also a wonderful message about allowing yourself to be able to pursue what you want without being shackled by your own situation. It’s a sweet and heart-warming film that you will no doubt enjoy.

  After the massively disappointing Ghostbuster reboot in 2016, fans have been clamouring for a more respectful entry in the franchise. Incomes Ghostbusters: Afterlife, directed by Jason Reitman, son of the director of the original, Ivan Reitman. I’ll admit that Ghostbusters wasn’t a huge thing in my life. I’m not a massive fan of the franchise but I have watched all the movies in the franchise. The premise is “When a single mother and her two children move to a new town, they soon discover they have a connection to the original Ghostbusters and the secret legacy their grandfather left behind”. So does this honour the ghostbuster legacy or another failure like the reboot? One of the biggest things I appreciate about Ghostbusters: Afterlife is how it respects Harold Ramis, one of the original Ghostbusters, who sadly passed away. His character, Egon Spengler, is treated respectfully in the story. Additionally, the other 3 original Ghostbusters return as well and are ha...

  Eternals is the first MCU movie that I did not watch in cinemas. I usually do but the trailers just didn’t sell me and the characters themselves I have no knowledge about it to care. Then the reviews came out and it was very negative. This was the final nail in the coffin for me. The premise is “The Eternals, a race of immortal beings with superhuman powers who have secretly lived on Earth for thousands of years, reunite to battle the evil Deviants”. So are the reviews correct or is this movie actually better than the reception it was given? The most obvious praise is the visuals. MCU movies tend to be pretty dull looking for the most part. There are a few such as the Guardians of the Galaxy and Thor Ragnarok where the visuals do have more impact. In Eternals, the visuals are gorgeous! A lot of the shots are incredibly vibrant and stunning. Even when it is just a shot of them standing around, it looks more picturesque than anything Marvel has done before. The CGI w...

  Came in expecting a dumb action B movie. Came out incredibly surprised at how good Copshop was. Great writing, fun characters, stand-out performances and genuinely tension-filled moments. Copshop is a genuinely great thriller and the hidden gem of movies in 2021.

  I sort of enjoyed the Resident Evil live-action movies from Paul W.S. Anderson but admit that it went off the rails completely. It was an insanely stupid movie franchise and did not understand its source material at all. Deep down, I have been wanting a Resident Evil movie that was more faithful to the video games. Now it has finally happened with Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City. So does this movie do justice to the games or is it another one to add to the garbage? The most obvious praise I can give after watching this is the set design. Clearly whoever designed the sets for this film had played the games. The Spencer Mansion, the R.P.D station and Raccoon City look exactly like they were pulled from the game. Additionally, there is a great scene in the mansion where Chris is getting attacked by a horde of zombies. It was the tensest moment in the film as Chris was struggling to survive. It was also quite stylistic as Chris, and the audience, the only light ...

  I was planning on watching this movie last year but I, unfortunately, had a lot of things and other movies that I prioritised over it. Thankfully I have finally been able to watch it this year and I am absolutely glad I did. Phenomenal and stylistic animation with eye-popping visuals. Quirky and unique characters. A meaningful and heart-warming message with wonderful characters arcs. A great music score with good utilization of songs. Excellent writing with quips and jokes that actually made me laugh. The Mitchells vs the Machines is an amazing animation film that is great for the whole family. We all heard of Pixar, Disney Animation and Dreamworks but Sony Picture Animation is showing that they are just as, or even more so, capable in the animation film market.

  Came in for a suspenseful horror movie. Came out seeing the best chair throwing scene in cinema history

  Minari tells a very intimate and authentic story about a Korean American family trying to adapt to rural American values. It has a heart-wrenching story with phenomenal performances, great sound design, a sparse but wonderful score, beautiful cinematography and shots. Minari is a film that people should watch once in their lives.