deringencoglu

Look, Im all in for movies that are supposed to be calming and not needing such complex storyline for it to work. Having nice visuals, good soundtrack, well written characters and a satisfying ending is mostly more than enough to make them great in these genre of movies, aka movies that are supposed to feel like a "warm blanket".

But in the case of "A Real Pain" the movie fails to hit none of these specialties that are supposed to make it a good film. The movie fails to decide what to do with its script, as the end result is an 90 minute long movie containing 70 minutes of scenes from a travel documentary and 20 minutes of our main characters arguing with each other.

If the main goal was to purposefully create a movie like this, then what difference does the end result have that separates it from being a documentary about Poland with a sprinkle of "acting" in it.

Seriously, they could have used an actual footage from a real documentary and edit the acting to it to save up on the cost of actually going to Poland.

If the movie really tried to create suspense or transfer emotions to the viewer, they should have cut %50 percent of the travel/Poland scenes and replace them with scenes that actually showed the bondings or the conflicts between the 2 main characters thus having a deep character development.

-And to realize Jesse Eisenberg actually wrote and directed the film. There is no one to blame for the misusage of their characters other than him...

Overall, "A Real Pain" unfortunately fails to create any impact or satisfaction; and becomes a great example that adding classical music over good visual scenery with little script on hand is not enough to create any mark, furthermore call itself a drama movie.

DreamWorks has had an incredible legacy, responsible for some of the most beloved animated films of the past two decades. However, in the last 10 years the films they've made were modest to say the least. Thankfully, Wild Robot marks a return to form, rekindling the heart and magic that once defined the studio's greatest works.

The emotional weight of the film is where Wild Robot truly excels. DreamWorks has a history of creating films with depth, but this one feels different. It doesn't shy away from exploring heavy themes like loss, fear, and the unknown. At the same time, it maintains a sense of wonder and hope that keeps it from feeling too heavy. The balance between lighthearted moments and emotional depth is expertly handled, allowing the audience to connect with the characters on a profound level.

Perhaps the most striking aspect of Wild Robot is its heart. This is a film that doesn't rely on flashy action sequences or over-the-top humor to keep its audience engaged. Instead, it focuses on storytelling, character development, and genuine emotion. It's a film that makes you think, feel, and reflect on what it means to be human - or in Roz's case, something more than human.

(Plus this movie made me cry multiple times on a friday afternoon so that should summarize it...)

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Levan Akin's new film wonderfuly captures the essence of istanbul. The composition and shots combined with the strong chemistry of the main characters make up for a wholesome story. Mzia Arabuli is wonderful and her character is one of the best aspects of the movie. Storywise crossing features a fresh script by combining the modest lives of 3 people and creates an story that strongly bonds together by showing different aspects of each characters lives, coincidentally based in the same condition but with different purposes. The only exception in the film was the choice of music as it didn't make a strong impact and definitely could have been used better. Especially in the ending scene. But overall despite being a festival film(for people with bias), crossing takes its place as one of the greater movies of 2024 that should definitely be seen for its unique story and characters.