The Tomorrow War is a maximum of five out of ten, no matter what you find on the IMDB. I think I'm usually generous with grades, and this is a sign. What's wrong with this expected Science Fiction movie which is not part of Marvel or DC? Plot Even in the USA, people watch FIFA's World Championship. During the final match, live on TV, a platoon materializes on the pitch. A beautiful curly Afro-American lady soldier begs the public for help in a future war happening 30 years later. A war … [Read more...]
Palm Springs 2020 Should Win the 78th Golden Globe Awards
Palm Springs is a directorial debut for Max Barbakow, otherwise a very fine screenwriter. It is flawless. Unfortunately regarding the Golden Globe nominations, it is listed just for the Best motion picture, musical or comedy, and for Best Actor in a motion picture, musical or comedy for the SNL alumni, Andy Samberg. This is a fantasy-comedy-mystery-romance with a witty screenplay and out of the ordinary. I don't want any spoiler here in my short sort of review, with my deepest regrets, because … [Read more...]
The Accountant – Ben Affleck Recovering from Batman
Prologue The Accountant is a thriller directed by Gavin O'Connor, which premiered in October 2016, being worldwide released the same month. It was written by Bill Dubuque. O'Connor is the director of Warrior, a movie of whom people still discuss right now. Ben Affleck is again at his highest, like he was in the Oscar winner Argo, which he also directed and produced. I really liked the movie, even if they say it wasn't accurate, and added this or that regarding the Canadians' … [Read more...]
Whiplash
Whiplash is an American drama film written and directed by the young Damien Chazelle, based on his experiences in the Princeton High School Studio Band. The film is about a student jazz drummer who seeks the respect of a fearsome teacher, musician, whatever. The music in this movie is just perfect, and I have a feeling that it justifies its high rates, acclaims and awards. It can be considered a drama. The action is not boring but illogical and puerile here and there. [source of all … [Read more...]