Over on Twitter, I run an account that gives movie reviews in twenty words or less. In a fast and moving world, attention spans can be short, especially on social media. I challenged myself to strip away the excess fat from reviews and post my succinct thoughts that get to the heart of how I feel. New releases, old classics, first-time viewings, and tenth time rewatches
See below for a round-up of last month’s content.
Female Prisoner #701: Scorpion – Revenge exploitation thriller with a unique experimental feel. Violence, nudity and hammy acting…what more could you ask for.
The Passion of Joan of Arc – After a slow start the emotions start to flow as Maria Falconetti carries the entire film on her shoulders. Moving.
Happy Death Day 2U – Ditches the original’s fun horror for sentimental comedy. And is worse off for it. Jessica Rothe is still great though.
The Godfather Part II – More bloated than the original but has some spectacular and iconic scenes, along with smaller moments of emotional intensity. Brilliant.
Glass – Interesting characters and ambitious storytelling managed to get me through, but in the end it all felt a bit underwhelming.
The Elephant Man – Lynch showcases the very worst and very best of humanity in a powerful, absorbing and ultimately heartbreaking work of art.
Babel – Three separate storylines converge as a seemingly insignificant event has massive implications for all involved. An engrossing, gripping slow burn.
Alita: Battle Angel – A bit of a hot mess but an entertaining one nonetheless. Highly ambitious and much better than I expected.
Stuber – A silly but heartily entertaining buddy cop flick. Lots of laughs, mainly due to the great chemistry between the leads.
The Farewell – A melancholic tale of family bonds, traditions and saying goodbye. Bleak subject matter but manages to be surprisingly uplifting.
Brassed Off – While some themes haven’t aged well, I was still reduced to tears on a number of occasions. Some fantastic music.
The Hunt – If you’re going to do stupid, you might as well do balls to the wall stupid. Ridiculous but enjoyable fun.
Have you seen any of these films and if so, what are your thoughts?
