Reviews
Qing chun shi lian(2021)
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It's really suitable for the opening film. There are all kinds of elements. Although the structure is not new, it's still interesting. It's a pity that the characters' emotions can't stand at all. Almost everyone is in a state of moaning without illness. Generation Z of the creator's alarm clock is sick. In fact, it is just his own lust. In the end, it becomes a lengthy four unlike. The only thing worth saying may be to remember a few young actors who are still plastic.
Doraibu mai kâ(2021)
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In 2021, the biggest gain in film viewing is to get to know ryuke Hamaguchi again. Murakami's works are not good for film and television. Li Cangdong focuses on releasing the poetic and tragic beauty of the characters in his works, while Hamaguchi does the opposite. He hides the characters' sadness everywhere with extreme restraint, but he can also explode amazing emotional power at the end. In this film, the carrier of communication between the characters is the protagonist's car. Several people are emotionally dead and reborn, but they slowly unfold in this narrow space. In combination with shanghamakou's fine carving of the text, they finally tell a story that looks very bloody at a glance. In addition to the emotional line, the troupe line has also refreshed the film viewing experience in many places. Good art is never limited by national boundaries, language or even physiological ability. This is also the reason for the increasing rise of Asian films in recent years. Good films can shine anywhere. It should only be a matter of time before ryuke Hamaguchi is recognized as a higher award.
Attica(2021)
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Although there is a certain tendency in the position, it is still a very valuable record. Many years later, I wonder if the pain we experienced can be recovered in this form?
Seperti dendam, rindu harus dibayar tuntas(2021)
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I didn't watch "Jiaoma hall meeting", but only said a few I've seen. I feel that Locarno is weak as a whole this year. Among these films, this one is undoubtedly the most prominent in typology and author style. Although the story doesn't impress me very much, it's gratifying to see that there are directors in Indonesia who are willing to tell the story according to the shooting method of Hong Kong films in the last century. There is almost no such inheritance in Hong Kong. On the contrary, it is an interesting cultural phenomenon that young creators in other countries have gained the shade.
Domingo(2020)
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In the simplest and simple way, tell an ordinary people's dream story. Many places are so familiar, because it has actually happened around us. There are so many reversals and dreams come true in the world. Most people continue to walk firmly in the blow again and again, and finally find that the most valuable are those who have been accompanying you on the road.
Du som er i himlen(2021)
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The female perspective and intention are very good, but the story itself is still too thin, but it also adds a new way of female growth to the big screen.
Zahorí(2021)
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The situation and psychology of the girls in the first half are well described. When they return to nature for two-way narration, the film slows down. Everyone is faced with different choices on the way to grow up. Girls undoubtedly choose the way closest to themselves.
Amira(2021)
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In the first half, I thought it was a family ethics play. Later, I found that there was a compassionate social observation and chose a worrying topic. Through the experience of a young girl, a group of marginalized groups that are easy to be ignored are connected. The story is very wonderful and the entry point is also very good. Although some bridges in the second half are a little stiff in order to create drama, it is still a good work worthy of attention.
Une histoire d'amour et de désir(2021)
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The idea is good, and there are many shining moments. The lust and melancholy of literary and artistic youth, combined with the theme of youth, is really worth exploring. The director describes the situation where the protagonist can't extricate himself at a fork in the road. It's just that it's not particularly necessary to add regional reflection. Maybe the director himself wants to add more elements of identity to his works.
Al Oriente(2021)
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The first half is quite good, and the second half is extremely dull. It's a pity.
Keep Rolling(2020)
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It's a good documentary, which is more natural than disassembling life into slightly artificial chapters. Looking back now, I found that each of Xu Anhua's works was greatly related to her life situation and thinking at that time. It not only shows her self seeking side as a creator, but also shows her various life states as a woman, daughter and friend, and exactly each state is natural, real and lovely, which once again confirms Xu Anhua's unique characteristics. As the most important female film creator in Hong Kong, Asia and even the world, her experience will rekindle the fighting spirit of those who love movies and are determined to make movies. By the way, it's really good to listen to the stories of old friends told by Hou Xiaoxian, Wu nianzhen, Tsui Hark, Yan Hao, er Dongsheng, Xiao Fangfang, Li pingbin, Du Duzhi, Andy Lau and Lin Jiaxin.
The Tomorrow War(2021)
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The network has been online. Hurry to China's big screen and get another sum of money. There is almost no logic to patronize Shuang, so it can only be defined as action Shuang films, not intriguing science fiction films. The main cool also needs to wait. The first half of the exhibition is too long. In the last scene, although the rhythm is compact, the audience has consumed enough patience, and the pleasure of watching the film is greatly reduced. The biggest revelation may be that don't underestimate anyone around who talks about some cold knowledge. Maybe he has the potential to save the world, such as the little black brother who is infatuated with volcanic culture in class.
Gameboys: The Movie(2021)
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The feelings are sincere enough, but the first half of the film is too tired. For an audience who has not seen the drama version, it is a little incompetent to accept it. Until the aunt appeared, the atmosphere of the plot finally returned to normal. On the whole, it was still youth pain growth literature, and there was not much new idea, but their "first time" was very beautiful.
Las hijas del fuego(2018)
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Shocking works, if they were born a few years ago, might be included in the category of banned films in the world, but they are one of the most hearty female themed films I have ever seen. It is not only because the female characters in the film can live the most real self, but also because the director's perspective is natural and secular, and even goes further than the romance. Of course, to some extent, it still has the meaning of male gaze, but it is already a very avant-garde work.
La Biennale di Venezia: Il cinema al tempo del Covid(2021)
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As a pre opening film, the technique can only be said to be ordinary, but because of the experience of the Venice Film Festival in the past, I can't help feeling thousands of feelings when I see the familiar street scenes and think about when I can return to that sacred place again. Emotional meaning is greater than the level of the image itself.
Sekala Niskala(2017)
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Although some surrealistic expressions have been used to dilute the emotion of the film, in fact, the deep emotion has been surging under the calm image. It is a good film focusing on children's life and psychology in recent years.
Ju-on(2002)
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Looking back now, it's really not scary at all. The whole thing is to trigger the audience's fear by jump scale, but there is no plasma, which is between psychological terror and physical terror. The logic of the plot is so weak that it is difficult to live up to its reputation. Qingshuichong's early debut was the peak, but he was also trapped in this strange circle. Later, it was difficult to launch better works.
Nan wu(2020)
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The expectation was too high. I thought it would be another cry. I didn't expect it to be a little worse. There are many metaphors, but if the audience doesn't understand the background culture, they can't interpret it. After reading it, they are completely confused. Such metaphors belong to the director's personal narcissism. The suspense in the first half is well done, and gradually collapses in the second half. Maybe it's just to see something new in the mainland where God and ghost themes are not allowed.
Nguoi truyen giong(2014)
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The unforgettable surrealist film restores people to animals and presents the most instinctive side of human nature. It really has the appearance that a "forbidden film" should have. But the shooting is very aesthetic. After 2014, there should be some creators who will affect some Asian artists.
Ku bei(2021)
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Online viewing of Locarno Film Festival. This film has really wanted to see for a long time. Together with "Curse" and "psychic medium", it has become the most anticipated Asian horror film of the three major years for fans. Actually, the impression after reading is general, and there may have been enough psychological expectations, so the presentation of plasma and violence is still acceptable. But the plot is really much weaker than expected. In the end, I didn't fully understand the way the virus spread. Moreover, it is not a zombie film. The infected people in the film still retain human consciousness and thinking, and even can speak normally. Only the most violent and dirty side of the body is stimulated, just like people have to blink, they can't control it at all. This is probably why the director said that this film wants to highlight the "evil" side of human nature. With the epidemic situation as a big environment worth pondering, we can probably understand what the director wants to express. However, compared with Busan, it also presents the evil of human nature in an extreme environment, and the characterization is much worse. There is even no character emotion at all, which naturally becomes a simple class B film. However, we can still see the director trying to add some caution to some scenes, such as the audience who still don't forget to take out their mobile phones to shoot even though there is a river of blood on the subway, such as the president who talks and gives history lessons to panicked people but can't take effective action, such as the doctor who thinks he is just and dignified but experiments with babies... Of course, these people have no good end, The director may also want to use this way to make some of his own voice. There should be more extensive discussion when resources are available.
Free Guy(2021)
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Recently, I have seen too many art films at film festivals. Suddenly, I feel comfortable watching such a relaxed film. This may also be the significance of popcorn films. The exact definition should be "a movie made of colored eggs". After watching the beginning, you can roughly guess the end, so you can only constantly bring freshness to the audience by paying tribute and reversing in the middle of the movie. Overall, the entertainment is very good. Even if you haven't played games such as GTA, you can quickly replace it. I thought it was the concept of anti routine first, but when I think about it carefully, it seems to be trying to tell a hero story living in the present. I went back and found the possibility of NPC as the protagonist. The most striking point is that it finally falls on love. From this point of view, I think this is one of the most romantic love films I have seen this year, because there are too few good love films now.
Mad God(2021)
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Probably one of the most important cut films of the 2010s.
Luzifer(2021)
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I thought it would rise to retaliation against outsiders. Unexpectedly, the story continued between mother and son and myself. It was boring and wasted a good theme.
Druk(2020)
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I like the style, but the problem-solving process is still a little superficial. The theme of middle-aged crisis is not new. I want to present all kinds of life under different scenes through drunken experiment. The idea is very good, but it is very weak, which is related to the director's control and may not be able to control multi-line narration. Finally, the most impressive is uncle Mi's solo dance. He adds too many points to the film, which is a typical work with people playing.
Re dai wang shi(2021)
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If you have to compare, your personal impression is lower than Earth and better than south station. Weak in a little, better than not flattering. Seeing the creativity of a new director and the pursuit of audio-visual expression (of course, the escort of high-quality team is very important), it is destined to become the most artistic film in the "bad monkey 72 change" plan so far, and it is also highly recognized in Cannes. I like the seemingly careless little humor in the film (probably from producer Ning Hao) and the moist and hazy feelings between Peng Yuyan and Zhang Aijia, but this emotion lacks sparks in the plot presentation and performance, so it doesn't seem to matter why their ending is in the end. The element of crime suspense is not the focus, and may be more suitable for positioning as a psychological exploration film. On the whole, the Director Wen Shipei deserves attention.