Magnificent. Gorgeous. Immersive. One of the best movies to have ever been released in the sci-fi genre, and potentially the cinematic landscape as a whole. A stunning vision of it's universe, and a brilliant successor to the original that raises the bar in every single category. Arguably the best sci-fi film to come out in the last decade. A must watch piece of cinema for anyone who considers themselves of a fan of the genre.
For starters, this might genuinelyβ¦
Not only is Empire the best film in the Star Wars canon, it's also in my opinion (and countless others) one of the best films ever made. It perfectly captures what the medium is all about. Brilliant original concepts, pitch perfect writing, phenomenal special effects, awesome cinematography β all put together with a virtuosic vision, and a relentless dedication to the art of filmmaking. I wish I could have seen this when it first came out in theaters. It wouldβ¦
The Creator feels like the perfect film to end my Sci-fi September marathon on. Not only because it was a new film that allowed me to cap off my list with a theater experience, but because it feels like a film that has borrowed from so many of the other films I have watched in the last month. That's not to say that it feels derivative, on the contrary, it wears it's inspirations on its sleeve, but is still veryβ¦
Buckle your seatbelt Dorothy. Cause Kansas... Is going bye bye.
The Matrix is a film that really needs no introduction. It's one of the most culturally impactful films of a generation. There was a time where it felt like you couldn't watch any form of visual media without seeing an homage or a parody about this movie. Particularly the infamous bullet dodge scene. There's a reason for that though. It's quite simply one of the best films ever made inβ¦
Do you enjoy extended shots of walls, ceilings, or pitch black rooms? What about watching lights turn on and off? Are you a fan of movies with absolutely no story or character development? Are you easily impressed by After Effects filters that are noticably on a loop, making the movie look grainy beyond belief? Then have I got the movie for you!! You're going to shit your pants when they dial numbers on the phone and whisper in the darkness.β¦
Jordan Peele is unquestionably a talented director. The man knows how to frame a scene, and he seems to take a lot of pride in presenting his vision. I also appreciate that he isn't making the exact same movie over and over, which is refreshing in this age of regurgitated ideas. That being said, I am extremely confused as to how anyone can say this was "good" with a strait face.
For starters the pacing is incredibly slow for aβ¦
