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Baseball Movies · Films: R · Reviews: R
Although somewhat soft in tackling some of the more controversial aspects, it is still a fascinating look at the sport outside of the bright stadium lights and manicured lawns of the big leagues.
While The Rocketeer never crashes, it’s a bumpy ride of cartoonish characters, a flimsy plot and an overall sense of letdown.
Boring and unoriginal, this new version might have some fancy visuals and a loud soundtrack but they’re just a smokescreen for how boring and lifeless the film is.
It’s all about the set-up and not the actual payoff.
Mixes the romantic comedy formula of an unlikely couple slowly falling in love with some classic slapstick to create a movie that’s tough not to be delighted by.
Feels so forced and determined to convey a certain emotion that its authenticity is lost. And when there’s no sense of authenticity, there’s no emotional attachment.
Complex in its simplicity. It can be summed up quickly by saying it’s about a rat who helps a clumsy oaf achieve greatness in a French restaurant. But the rich themes that it covers in the process are universal and inspiring.
Red Trousers pays tribute to one country’s stuntmen. At the same time it’s a personal tribute as Shou uses the film as a platform to showcase his own work.
Christmas · Films: R · Reviews: R
Just because The Ref isn’t your typical Christmas movie doesn’t mean you should skip it. In fact, it should be just the opposite.
Captures the awkwardness of adolescence like few films have.
