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Akira (1988)
9/10
A landmark piece of cinema that was ahead of it's time
30 July 2022
Set in a futuristic post-apocalyptic setting, perfectly captured by incredible art direction and animation, along with the perfect balance of high-intensity action and a thought-provoking plot, makes this one of the most unique films ever made.
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Paddleton (2019)
8/10
It'll make you laugh out loud, and then squeeze out your heart
30 July 2022
A beautifully intimate tragicomedy about friendship, and it's importance in life. The emotionally heavy story, which is balanced by hilariously silly humor, keeps you thoroughly engaged with the characters' journey.
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Thelma (2017)
7/10
A unique supernatural drama about self-discovery
24 July 2022
A fascinating and thought-provoking film supernatural drama about self-discovery, with a perfectly-paced plot, that keeps you engaged as it unfolds, while also maintaining a sense of ambiguity. The acting and directing were also great.
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Saint Maud (2019)
7/10
A fascinating character study and the psychological effcts of extreme blind faith
20 July 2022
A unique film, that portrays a delirious state of mind, resulting from obsession, by creating a thoroughly terrifying atmosphere. The incredible acting, directing and sound design made for an engaging watch, although the pacing of the plot was a bit awkward at times.
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8/10
A unique tragicomedy
20 July 2022
An incredible film, with a perfectly-paced story, that unfolds in an engaging and unpredictable manner. The perfect balance of heart-wrenching drama and witty dark humor made the film a thoroughly entertaining experience, and the writing, paired with the performances of the cast, made the characters feel real and compelling.
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Extraction (2020)
6/10
A mindlessly entertaining action flick
15 July 2022
A captivating film, with well-choreographed, thrilling fight sequences and great performances by the cast, and an engaging, but cliched and predictable, plot.
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Oblivion (I) (2013)
7/10
A unique sci-fi flick that subverts expectations
15 July 2022
An engrossing film, with a well-developed post-apocalyptic premise, along with an unpredictable plot, visually stunning cinematography, paired with thrilling action sequences and great performances, although the plot got a bit convoluted at times and there were some plot holes.
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7/10
A story about resilience in the face of adversity
9 July 2022
An engaging film, that depicts the true story of a group of Irish soldiers and their fight for survival. An extremely well-directed film, with intense and gritty action sequences and great performances by the cast, perfectly the portraying the feeling of despair and courage. Although the plot is a bit disjointed.
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8/10
A true to original sequel, but better.
2 July 2022
An exhilerating film, with top-tier action sequences, incredible cinematography, a perfectly-paced plot, with an engaging biuld up, leading up to an amazingly intense and breathtaking finale. The beautiful visuals and extraordinary sound design made for one of the best theater experiences of all time.
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Top Gun (1986)
7/10
A 110 minute trip of the 80s
2 July 2022
A thoroughly entertaining film, with beautiful visuals, exhilerating action sequences, great performances and a satisfying story. The soundtracks were catchy, although repetitive.
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Mirage (2018)
7/10
A fascinating mystery-thriller
30 June 2022
A unique and original time paradox film, with a well-thought out plot, that's executed perfectly, although some of the plot elements were left unexplored. The acting and directing was really good though.
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Vertigo (1958)
8/10
Hitchcock's hypnotic masterclass
23 June 2022
One of the most unique and intruigung mystery-thrillers. The well-thought out, perfectly-paced and unpredictable storyline, along with pristine direction and incredible performances made the film a gripping experience from start to finish.
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The Game (1997)
6/10
Had a lot of potential, but just falls flat towards the end
17 June 2022
Starts off really good. The story moved in the perfect pace, while also keeping you intrigued. But the ending takes a completely dissapointing turn. The acting and directing was good though.
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8/10
"The biggest battles in life are with yourself"
16 June 2022
An emotional roller-coaster of a film. Incredibly captivating plot that subverts expectations and delivers an inspirational story, educating on the effects of mental illness and the importance of resilience in the face of adversity.
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Masaan (2015)
8/10
"Life was like a box of chocolates, you never know what you're going to get." -Forrest Gump.
11 June 2022
A tragic, yet beautiful and moving film, with a well-crafted plot, that keeps you invested in the characters and their journey. The amazing cinematography and great performances makes for an enaging watch.
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Collateral (2004)
8/10
A character-driven drama, disguised as a thriller
8 June 2022
A unique and captivating thriller, with a well-crafted and perfectly-paced plot, that's simple yet effective, along with outstanding directing, incredible performances, enthralling character dynamics and intense action sequences.
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Apollo 13 (I) (1995)
8/10
Docu-drama at it's best
8 June 2022
An incredible film, with a well-developed, perfectly paced plot, that's intense and affecting, elevated by the captivating performances of the cast and amazing visual effects.
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The Big Short (2015)
8/10
A witty, yet brilliant and engaging docudrama
5 June 2022
An incredibly captivating and well-directed film, that's simultaneously entertaining, due to witty dialogues and great performances, and an eye-opener on the 2008 financial crisis.
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7/10
A fight between cultures
3 June 2022
An engrossing film, with great performances, stunning visuals, amazing action sequences, incredible soundtrack and a satisfying, but predictable story.
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7/10
The terrors of war from the eyes of a child
2 June 2022
An emotionally stiring film, that portrays the hopelessness and terror of war and violence. Amazing direction and great performances made for a captivating experience.
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The Platform (2019)
8/10
An intruigung and powerful film
2 June 2022
A fascinating film, with great direction and performances, and a unique, perfectly-paced story, acting as a critique for modern societal structure. A fantastic concept, that's been perfectly executed.
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Apostle (2018)
7/10
A unique horror flick
30 May 2022
A fascinating and thoroughly engaging film, with incredible direction, great performances, splendid cinematography and an unpredictable plot, even though there were some inconsistencies.
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7/10
A thought-provoking neo-noir
29 May 2022
A unique, intruigung and fascinating film, with incredible cinematography, pristine direction and great performances, although the story felt a bit dragged out.
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Tokyo Story (1953)
8/10
A lesson in life
29 May 2022
An emotionally touching film, with amazing cinematography, great performances and a poignant story about the importance of cherishing every single moment of life.
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Joyjatra (2004)
8/10
Character Drama at it's finest
21 May 2022
A fantastic war drama on the Bangladesh liberation war, with a well-developed premise, intruigung characters, unique storytelling and excellent direction.
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