blitzhighboy
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I was able to catch a screening at my local film festival. Not knowing what the movie was about, I bought a ticket as I was super intrigued by the title. From the film's title, I was expecting some sort of deep symbolic meaning from the film. It turns out the title is exactly what the movie is about. A blind man who did not want to see titanic, well, and a little bit more.
We follow our main character, who is a film lover, especially John Carpenter and James Cameron. He loves Alien, Terminator, The Abyss, but refuses to watch Titanic as he considers it a turd. No joke. Our main character is slowly going blind and paralyzed from the waist down. Every day he talks to a girl on the phone, which is his only daily activity. When he realizes that her health is declining, he decides to go visit her.
This movie is technically perfect. It is able to immerse me and show how someone who is visually impaired lives and how they perceive the world, and in that aspect, this movie already scored a 10 for me. The whole film uses extreme closeups and shallow focus and only uses sound to immerse us in the world of our character, we see nothing but our character's face throughout the whole film, and not one single second was I bored. This technique causes every sound in the background to be heightened, immersing us in the film.
This movie was so hilarious at points I couldn't stop laughing, and I can dare say that it is funnier than many comedies I see nowadays. But don't be fooled, this is also one of the most intense films I have seen in years.
My only problem is the direction the film went; it could have gone any direction it wanted, but it chose the most anxiety-stricken path and placed our character in a situation he did not deserve. It upsets me that the amoral characters in the film never got the comeuppance they deserve. Besides that, this movie is such a great joy to watch, and I can't wait and hope for more people to see it.
9/10.
We follow our main character, who is a film lover, especially John Carpenter and James Cameron. He loves Alien, Terminator, The Abyss, but refuses to watch Titanic as he considers it a turd. No joke. Our main character is slowly going blind and paralyzed from the waist down. Every day he talks to a girl on the phone, which is his only daily activity. When he realizes that her health is declining, he decides to go visit her.
This movie is technically perfect. It is able to immerse me and show how someone who is visually impaired lives and how they perceive the world, and in that aspect, this movie already scored a 10 for me. The whole film uses extreme closeups and shallow focus and only uses sound to immerse us in the world of our character, we see nothing but our character's face throughout the whole film, and not one single second was I bored. This technique causes every sound in the background to be heightened, immersing us in the film.
This movie was so hilarious at points I couldn't stop laughing, and I can dare say that it is funnier than many comedies I see nowadays. But don't be fooled, this is also one of the most intense films I have seen in years.
My only problem is the direction the film went; it could have gone any direction it wanted, but it chose the most anxiety-stricken path and placed our character in a situation he did not deserve. It upsets me that the amoral characters in the film never got the comeuppance they deserve. Besides that, this movie is such a great joy to watch, and I can't wait and hope for more people to see it.
9/10.
Los Olvidados, which translates to The Forgotten, is a Mexican film from 1950 about teens living in the slums surrounded by violence and crimes on a day-to-day basis. Los Olvidados influenced two of my favorite films, Amores Perros and City of Gods. Hence I decided to watch this movie.
The film mainly follows a kid named Pedro who tries to find love in a ruthless environment while his mom refuses to accept him. He is thrown into the mix when a recently escaped juvenile delinquent, Jaibos decides to take him under his wing.
This film doesn't take time to set up as immediatly you are instantly thrown into the world of these troubled teens. Most of these teens want affection and love but never receive them, so most end up together. Some scenes are extremely uncomfortable to watch as the neglected commit horrendous acts. Seeing how far the kids are willing to go is hard to digest.
One of my favorite aspects of this film was the editing. There was a scene which was my favorite in this film where Pedro has a nightmare. In the nightmare scene, jump cuts and overlaps are incorporated to show Pedro's uneasiness as he processes everything that he had gone through that day, from an appalling incident to simply wanting his mom's affection.
The way the film was shot was also extremely unique. In one scene, Pedro is hungry, and he finds an egg. He decides to make a hole to drink from it. With the realization that maybe it was rotten, Pedro throws the egg straight at the camera with frustration. The egg white and yolk ooze down the screen, immersing us in Pedro's pain.
The kids' acting in this film were phenomenal. Some of the kids were only the age of 8. This movie carried such a grim and dark topic that being able to perform in it is extremely difficult, but the kids were so good in it when it came to portraying their emotions and how they feel and how all they want is someone to love them back.
I loved every second of this movie. However, I wished the film pushed its boundaries even more to show the horrific environment they lived in and contrast it with the dream world. When Pedro wakes up from his dream, he is not terrified whatsoever, even though that dream was something straight out of hell. Instead, he proceeds to go on with his day-to-day life as if nothing ever happened, showing us that his life is already a nightmare; nothing is scarier than the slums.
This movie is an extraordinary feat of how one looks for affection in an environment that refuses to love you back. It is heartbreaking, painful, and gut-wrenching to watch but still holds today. I highly recommend watching this film as it delivers you straight into the slums of Mexico and puts you in the shoes of those who have no choice but to grow up in such an environment.
I give it a 9.5/10.
Los Olvidados is available to rent on Amazon.
Check out my full review on Youtube as well as other films from around the world:
Channel Name: Filmwego.
The film mainly follows a kid named Pedro who tries to find love in a ruthless environment while his mom refuses to accept him. He is thrown into the mix when a recently escaped juvenile delinquent, Jaibos decides to take him under his wing.
This film doesn't take time to set up as immediatly you are instantly thrown into the world of these troubled teens. Most of these teens want affection and love but never receive them, so most end up together. Some scenes are extremely uncomfortable to watch as the neglected commit horrendous acts. Seeing how far the kids are willing to go is hard to digest.
One of my favorite aspects of this film was the editing. There was a scene which was my favorite in this film where Pedro has a nightmare. In the nightmare scene, jump cuts and overlaps are incorporated to show Pedro's uneasiness as he processes everything that he had gone through that day, from an appalling incident to simply wanting his mom's affection.
The way the film was shot was also extremely unique. In one scene, Pedro is hungry, and he finds an egg. He decides to make a hole to drink from it. With the realization that maybe it was rotten, Pedro throws the egg straight at the camera with frustration. The egg white and yolk ooze down the screen, immersing us in Pedro's pain.
The kids' acting in this film were phenomenal. Some of the kids were only the age of 8. This movie carried such a grim and dark topic that being able to perform in it is extremely difficult, but the kids were so good in it when it came to portraying their emotions and how they feel and how all they want is someone to love them back.
I loved every second of this movie. However, I wished the film pushed its boundaries even more to show the horrific environment they lived in and contrast it with the dream world. When Pedro wakes up from his dream, he is not terrified whatsoever, even though that dream was something straight out of hell. Instead, he proceeds to go on with his day-to-day life as if nothing ever happened, showing us that his life is already a nightmare; nothing is scarier than the slums.
This movie is an extraordinary feat of how one looks for affection in an environment that refuses to love you back. It is heartbreaking, painful, and gut-wrenching to watch but still holds today. I highly recommend watching this film as it delivers you straight into the slums of Mexico and puts you in the shoes of those who have no choice but to grow up in such an environment.
I give it a 9.5/10.
Los Olvidados is available to rent on Amazon.
Check out my full review on Youtube as well as other films from around the world:
Channel Name: Filmwego.
I remember when my mom introduced me to the first Matrix movie, I was instantly sucked into the Wachowski Sisters' futuristic world. Bombarded by Sci-Fi extravaganza and out-of-this-world action-packed choreography and computer graphics beyond its time, my eyes couldn't leave the screen. I knew this was one of those movies where I would return regularly.
This movie is one of those blockbusters where I would watch it either alone or with friends every few years. But as I grew older, I started having a different interpretation of the movie. I realized that the actions were only sugarcoating to capture viewers' attention. The real meaning lay beyond the action sequence. When you look deeper into the movie, you realize that it is a movie about spirituality. A movie about the desire for transformation. A movie about finding your true purpose.
When the 4th movie was announced, I remember some of my friends saying, "They should have ended with the trilogy; now they are turning the matrix into one of those franchises where they milk money out of viewers' pockets." Back then, I wasn't quite satisfied by how the sequels turned out, but I was glad that they gave it a conclusion instead of generating a never-ending money grab.
After walking out of the cinema today, I am glad to say that I thoroughly enjoyed the movie (The first Matrix will always be the best), even more so with some of the hidden subliminal messages that reflect the world we live in today - hint hint (Metverse?) A lot of viewers would probably just see this as another Hollywood blockbuster action flick. Look deeper, and you will realize that it is not much different from the world we live in.
Our main character Neo played by Keanu Reeves or now back in the Matrix as Mr. Anderson as a game designer, where he creates videogames about the Matrix Trilogy to enslave people around the globe in its own virtual world (Complicated right?), but he soon realizes something is off when he starts to see through the Matrix glitches when his boss asks him to make a Matrix 4 videogame. Battling to understand if the world he lives in is real, he once again has to follow the white rabbit and discover the truth behind what is happening.
This loud uproarious action-packed mind-bending addition to the series has a lot of great exceptional things to offer, bringing back all those nostalgic moments of the first film. Throughout the first hour of the movie, as we watch Mr. Anderson get sucked back into the Matrix. I can't help but feel satisfied watching Action Choregrpaher Yuen Woo-ping (who brought us some of the best martial art movies of all time E.g. Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon; Kill Bill) choreograph the fight scenes, adding another layer of punch to every action setpiece. We also get introduced to new characters such as Bugs, played by Jennifer Henwick, and also Morpheus, played by Yahya Abdul-Mateen II. The film does a great job in allowing the new character edition to shine while also allowing our main hero in the film to radiate. The charisma of the unique characters helps propel its storytelling forward.
The first segment of the movie was so compelling to watch with heart-pounding scenes and psychedelic computer graphic imagery that will cause you to grip the edge of your cinema seat. Unfortunately, the second segment couldn't quite hold up to the hype from the first portion as we watch Neo return to the real world. With a sudden abrupt cut from a rollercoaster thrill ride, we are suddenly thrown a bunch of narration from characters explaining what happened to their world after the Matrix Revolution, which didn't quite fit the film's tone. From a rambunctious buildup, it all suddenly turns quiet but not in a way that compels viewers to learn and understand more about what happened while Neo was gone. There were a few shots of the now newly rebuilt world they live in but instead, they decided to focus on exposition that is not too compelling. I was hoping to see how the world has evolved visually, not just through vacillating dialogues to propel the story.
Don't worry, the last segment picks up tremendously as Neo has to venture back into the Matrix to save Trinity - Played by none other than Carrie Anne-Moss. The final part of the movie touches on one of the things I love most about the movie. Love. Love can conquer anything, and that if you are meant to be together, the universe will do anything to get you back into each other's arms. Throughout the movie, the word "Fear" is brought up quite a few times; Neo kept saying he was afraid. But when the movie's final segment arrives, he finally realizes that there is nothing more potent than love. Love is the most powerful weapon anyone can have. If you let it guide you, you can do anything and achieve everything.
Matrix Resurrection might not be the best of the series, but it did fill a hole in me that the trilogy couldn't. Will there be a Matrix 5? God, I hope not. I think this is the conclusion it deserves, but you never know with the series' success; they might try to push another trilogy forward.
Life is beautiful, although sometimes we may feel like we are stuck in a vicious cycle, like a slave working 9 to 5 every day. Just like Mr. Anderson in the Matrix, a lot of us are afraid to venture out of our comfort zone (including me sometimes). We, as homo sapiens, always feel safer with what we have in our vicinity. It is part of our nature brought down from our ancestors. But is this really what we want, though? The Matrix challenges that. Do you want to live like this for the rest of your life? Or do you want to take the red pill? Be adventurous, be brave, conquer the world with love, and let the universe guide you and allow you to see through the Matrix. The choice is yours.
8.5/10
This will probably be the last film I watch this year in cinema, and I am glad I finished my year with the Matrix Resurrection. I hope everyone has an amazing year ahead and that you make the best out of the remaining two days. Let go of fear and let love guide you. Peace.
May everyone have a great New Year :)
12/30/2021
The Matrix Resurrection, now showing in cinemas.
This movie is one of those blockbusters where I would watch it either alone or with friends every few years. But as I grew older, I started having a different interpretation of the movie. I realized that the actions were only sugarcoating to capture viewers' attention. The real meaning lay beyond the action sequence. When you look deeper into the movie, you realize that it is a movie about spirituality. A movie about the desire for transformation. A movie about finding your true purpose.
When the 4th movie was announced, I remember some of my friends saying, "They should have ended with the trilogy; now they are turning the matrix into one of those franchises where they milk money out of viewers' pockets." Back then, I wasn't quite satisfied by how the sequels turned out, but I was glad that they gave it a conclusion instead of generating a never-ending money grab.
After walking out of the cinema today, I am glad to say that I thoroughly enjoyed the movie (The first Matrix will always be the best), even more so with some of the hidden subliminal messages that reflect the world we live in today - hint hint (Metverse?) A lot of viewers would probably just see this as another Hollywood blockbuster action flick. Look deeper, and you will realize that it is not much different from the world we live in.
Our main character Neo played by Keanu Reeves or now back in the Matrix as Mr. Anderson as a game designer, where he creates videogames about the Matrix Trilogy to enslave people around the globe in its own virtual world (Complicated right?), but he soon realizes something is off when he starts to see through the Matrix glitches when his boss asks him to make a Matrix 4 videogame. Battling to understand if the world he lives in is real, he once again has to follow the white rabbit and discover the truth behind what is happening.
This loud uproarious action-packed mind-bending addition to the series has a lot of great exceptional things to offer, bringing back all those nostalgic moments of the first film. Throughout the first hour of the movie, as we watch Mr. Anderson get sucked back into the Matrix. I can't help but feel satisfied watching Action Choregrpaher Yuen Woo-ping (who brought us some of the best martial art movies of all time E.g. Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon; Kill Bill) choreograph the fight scenes, adding another layer of punch to every action setpiece. We also get introduced to new characters such as Bugs, played by Jennifer Henwick, and also Morpheus, played by Yahya Abdul-Mateen II. The film does a great job in allowing the new character edition to shine while also allowing our main hero in the film to radiate. The charisma of the unique characters helps propel its storytelling forward.
The first segment of the movie was so compelling to watch with heart-pounding scenes and psychedelic computer graphic imagery that will cause you to grip the edge of your cinema seat. Unfortunately, the second segment couldn't quite hold up to the hype from the first portion as we watch Neo return to the real world. With a sudden abrupt cut from a rollercoaster thrill ride, we are suddenly thrown a bunch of narration from characters explaining what happened to their world after the Matrix Revolution, which didn't quite fit the film's tone. From a rambunctious buildup, it all suddenly turns quiet but not in a way that compels viewers to learn and understand more about what happened while Neo was gone. There were a few shots of the now newly rebuilt world they live in but instead, they decided to focus on exposition that is not too compelling. I was hoping to see how the world has evolved visually, not just through vacillating dialogues to propel the story.
Don't worry, the last segment picks up tremendously as Neo has to venture back into the Matrix to save Trinity - Played by none other than Carrie Anne-Moss. The final part of the movie touches on one of the things I love most about the movie. Love. Love can conquer anything, and that if you are meant to be together, the universe will do anything to get you back into each other's arms. Throughout the movie, the word "Fear" is brought up quite a few times; Neo kept saying he was afraid. But when the movie's final segment arrives, he finally realizes that there is nothing more potent than love. Love is the most powerful weapon anyone can have. If you let it guide you, you can do anything and achieve everything.
Matrix Resurrection might not be the best of the series, but it did fill a hole in me that the trilogy couldn't. Will there be a Matrix 5? God, I hope not. I think this is the conclusion it deserves, but you never know with the series' success; they might try to push another trilogy forward.
Life is beautiful, although sometimes we may feel like we are stuck in a vicious cycle, like a slave working 9 to 5 every day. Just like Mr. Anderson in the Matrix, a lot of us are afraid to venture out of our comfort zone (including me sometimes). We, as homo sapiens, always feel safer with what we have in our vicinity. It is part of our nature brought down from our ancestors. But is this really what we want, though? The Matrix challenges that. Do you want to live like this for the rest of your life? Or do you want to take the red pill? Be adventurous, be brave, conquer the world with love, and let the universe guide you and allow you to see through the Matrix. The choice is yours.
8.5/10
This will probably be the last film I watch this year in cinema, and I am glad I finished my year with the Matrix Resurrection. I hope everyone has an amazing year ahead and that you make the best out of the remaining two days. Let go of fear and let love guide you. Peace.
May everyone have a great New Year :)
12/30/2021
The Matrix Resurrection, now showing in cinemas.