"Ok, let's do this one* more time"
Cements itself at 5 stars for sure on a second watch, even with any minor quibbles I have. Phenomenal, in every sense of the word. I needed to see it again to fully absorb everything. I wasn't as bewildered by all the insanity whirling at me and I could fully appreciate the immense artistry on display. An onslaught of different animation styles permeate every frame and each one looks crisp and distinct on…
Had a Sunday double feature with two great 2010’s action sequels that both feature stops in Casablanca.
John, Jonathan, Jardani…where to start? This is both the peak and nadir of the franchise up to this point (have not seen 4 yet). The electric knife throwing, axe swinging fight that opens everything, followed by horse riding through NYC, is probably the best set piece of the series and some of the best action of the last decade. The motorcycle chase/fight sequence…
You may notice I've logged this twice. That is not an error. I unexpectedly got to catch the 4:15 showing with about a dozen people in the theater. It was a transcendent experience. I walked outside as the sun was about to set feeling uplifted and grateful. I immediately knew I was going to see the 7:15 showing. I have never done that before in my life.
The first viewing simultaneously washed over me and whipped and throttled me around.…
This is up there as one of my most rewatched movies in the last 5 years. Seems almost quaint now compared to Fallout, the king of the series in my book, but this one holds a special place in my heart. The opera set piece is so elegantly staged, it pulls you right in and every moment, every cut, feels rhythmic and on point. McQuarrie might not get enough credit for what he’s able to do here. It’s a sincerely…
