Went in weary and came out impressed. Even though Illumination has a dicey history, this was a solid film. Despite being made for kids, I really enjoyed many elements of the movie. Since most people already know much of the story behind all the Mario characters, the story is at this break neck speed that I’d normally hate but it’s perfect for the story they're trying to tell. Right as a scene starts to get maybe a little boring, BAM…

First time I remember loving it and the second time, BANGER. I love the portrayal of vampires here, no garlic or heart stake nonsense, instead a dark, more realistic take on what a real vampire might be like. On this re-watch I picked up more reasons why I enjoy the film so much, the subtle visual veiny look of the vampires, the period piece sets, the lack of over-explaining and the ambiguity of the relationships. I definitely did not pick…

Was surprised how good it was, at least for the first 2.5 hours. The characters, visuals, story, acting, all solid and really engaging for most of the film. I love movies about the making of movies, and this one of the best ones. With the grand scale feel, long runtime, great set and costume design and crazy plot, you really feel like you’re on a journey. Several memorable moments. Especially the part with Toby McGuire during the party, that scene…

Had zero idea what to expect and I was pleasantly surprised. I love films that focus on a small area, usually with a small amount of characters so it’s all reliant on the acting skills. Both leads are AMAZING here, superb jobs. The super simplistic story is what makes BOI so good. The back and forth of the 2 characters, going to the same locations, having the same conversions all really adds a unique feel to the story. The progression…