What film did you watch last night?

Midsommar (2019) - 8/10

A memorable and sometimes shocking experience which is very artistic in style and presentation with lots of colour and powerful sounds.

The story means it has more than a few similarities to other films of the genre, but has a fresh approach to them thanks to the Swedish setting and folklore.

It’s not as horrific as it could have been, having a constantly unsettling feeling throughout instead, but the emotional acting and subject matter more than make up for it.
 
Spirited Away, 9/10 really loved this movie. The plot would never get made in the West, but I loved it. The lack of exposition the periods of quiet, the central character who brings everything with them no need for false growth.

I love the Studio Ghibli movies and have watched 6 or 7 and have another 6 or 7 on the shelf waiting. No doubt I’ll have bought and watched the whole lot by Xmas.
 
Brightburn -

Not a bad film. I found the premise interesting, but felt that the execution could have been improved upon. Specifically, secondary character development and a little more insight into the motivations of the antagonist. Although a sequel would potentially build upon the latter, I personally feel as though it should be left as a stand-alone film; films of this nature tend to devolve and become more subtracted from the original subject matter with every iteration.

6.5/10

Acting - 7
Story / Premise - 7
Characterisation - 6
Style - 6
 
I watched "Dantes Inferno" the animated movie that was branded by EA weirdly.

Anyway, I absolutely loved it. For example, each act in the movie is illustrated in a different way. Just that alone kept me interested.

Its a bit simple but still very fun.
 
Anna (2019) - 7/10

Unoriginal to a fault, but thanks to the strong lead, good supporting cast and entertaining scenes, Anna’s still a good film.

It lacks suspense and depth in both the story and action scenes, which are too few and far between, but other than that, it was quite enjoyable.

It’s a bit too long due to all the flashbacks and recaps, but is still relatively smart and held my attention until the end.
 
Shaft on Netflix.

Thought it was hilariously good. Great modern day take on the old show and the main cast shines. It's basically a modern day Beverley Hills Cop sort of flick set in New York.

8.5/10
 
Alita: Battle Angel (2019). Watching knowing nothing about this and rather quite enjoyed it. Some good action scenes, a couple of predictable but enjoyable plot developments.

7 out of 10
 
Street said:
What a weird film! Not what I was expecting at all but I'm glad I watched it, I thought it was quite a sad film. The fight with the big foot has to be one of the funniest things I've ever seen too!
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I know!!! I'm glad you watched it, I think so many people are put off by the title they give it a miss.

Yea it's a pretty sad movie as he is always fighting his inner demons.

I really enjoyed the fight as well :D
 
Midsommar. Absolutely excellent film. I’ve don’t remember ever seeing Florence Pugh in anything before but I think she’s an excellent actor.
 
Spider-Man Far from Home 8/10

Great fun and great twists, which were obvious if you know the comics.

Loved the mid credit scene setting up the next film and the actor they had playing the part is the only actor they could have got.
 
HellBoy reboot.
Terrible.
Such an inconsistent film in pacing, tone, style, quality, story.
It like what would happen if they gave a student fresh out of film school a blank cheque and told them to make a Hollywood blockbuster. :/
 
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