maxdaweber has written 180 reviews for films during 2021.
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The Manchurian Candidate 1962
A very solid thriller from Frankenheimer. Gripping for nearly all of its runtime with a great final sequence. Would recommend if you want a tight political thriller.
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Eyes Wide Shut 1999
Fantastic. Probably the best acting I think I've ever seen from Cruise and a great performance from Kidman. The cinematography is also phenomenal, nailing the dreamlike surrealist atmosphere of the movie. Highly recommend this next Christmas if you want some weirdo shit to watch.
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Red Rocket 2021
Stuck between a 8 and a 9 but damn good. Simon Rex is fantastic as an absolute fucking prick as is the rest of the supporting cast as people who have to deal with his bullshit. Also one of the best needle drops of the year, bye bye bye will never be the same.
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The King's Man 2021
Wasn’t bored to tears like I expected but still not the best. This is definitely better than the second one and the action is really solid, but the story never really interested me and a lot of characters felt wasted (especially Rasputin). Idk watch Matrix resurrections instead.
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The Matrix Resurrections 2021
"My dream ended here"
This is the kind of blockbuster that needs to be made. It stumbles at times, but it's incredibly bold and human with its execution. A reboot that actually tried to do something unique with these ideas and characters. Not for everyone but definitely for me.
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The Matrix Revolutions 2003
This is messy with some bad action besides the final smith neo fight, but still tried something different, so automatically than a shit ton of other blockbusters.
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The Invisible Guest 2016
That twist had me screaming holy fuck. The most engaged I've been by a thriller in a minute.
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The Matrix Reloaded 2003
I can't imagine being someone in 2003, not knowing it's a trilogy, and seeing that fucking ending lmao.