HandsomeLad has written 3 reviews for films rated ★★★ during 2020.

  • Blade Runner 2049

    Blade Runner 2049

    ★★★

    I watched it with high hopes, but there just wasn't something for me, apart from the awesome cinematography, sound design and music. The movie was bloated with unnecessary subplots, that should've been cut from the film.

    Maybe I'll enjoy the original more?

  • Victoria & Abdul

    Victoria & Abdul

    ★★★

    Victoria & Abdul is a pretty cute movie.

    The films follows a historical narrative biography of British Empress Victoria and her unique relationship bond with her Indian servant Abdul Karim. Unfortunately, the aristocracy doesn't approve this and they try to get rid of the Indian servant, as it was seen as very unroyal and off-character from the Queen.

    Now what did I think about the movie?
    I thought the movie was okay. It isn't terrible or mediocre really. I really loved…

  • Grave Encounters

    Grave Encounters

    ★★★

    A very solid found footage horror movie. I really liked the whole atmosphere with the haunted abandoned insane asylum and how slowly everything escalates into madness. The found footage genre completely fits for the concept very well. The performances from actors are actually pretty decent.

    Unfortunately, I didn't really like the ending, as it got pretty cheesy. There were some moments, that were unintentionally funny, instead of scary. The special effects in the film don't really hold up either and…