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The Creator 2023
I am very grateful for a film like this coming out; it’s clearly the vision of the director, with some stunning visual effects, and more importantly it’s not 3 hours long (even if it feels like it sometimes). In a cinematic marketplace where all we have are studio guided superhero films and directors’ unedited auteur visions - it’s a welcome relief.
However, to call this “unique” or “original” would be a fallacy. The film starts to ask quite interesting questions…
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The Lion King II: Simba's Pride 1998
The biggest giveaway that this is a straight to video film is the animation which is markedly choppier than the original film’s.
I would also say that Simba seemed slightly out of character, he seems more like a young Mufasa rather than his own person. I get that that’s the point of the film but it results in a slight retread of the themes of the first film. This goes in the sequel’s favour in some respects and against it…
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Chadwick Boseman: A Tribute for a King 2020
I’m not ashamed to admit that I shed a tear the day I found out Chadwick Boseman died. So my review of this pile of rubbish is in no way meant to disrespect the legacy of the man.
I find it a bit offensive that Disney + thinks it’s ok to just record something off the TV and dump it on a streaming service. Netflix wouldn’t do that.
It’s lucky that we’re finally getting some original content outside of The… -
Spider-Man: No Way Home 2021
Nothing prepares you for this, I cheered, I shouted, I fist pumped the air, I cried, I stood and cheered. It’s absolutely everything that you hope it’s gonna be. I’m so proud to have seen it and I can’t wait for you to see it!
FilmHounds review HERE
