Friday, January 24, 2025

Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris (2022)

A bit too whimsical for my liking.
 

Monday, January 20, 2025

An Unfinished Film 《一部未完成的电影》(2024)

Not bad.

Hard to contain everything about a pandemic in one film, but this does not try to. It just follows a film production as it gets caught up in an unexpected event.

Me thinks the focus on the human aspect is one of the stronger parts of the film. And it's a story worth telling. Especially since it's based on a recent pandemic that many may find recognizable.

Some bits in the later half felt a bit draggy. And I also thought one of the characters was a bit too positive (because I watched too many movies and am brainwashed to think that no one can be that good).

Sunday, January 19, 2025

Conclave (2024)

Definitely entertaining and engaging, anchored with a strong performance from Ralph Fiennes. But the wrap up felt kind of convenient.

This film also reminded me of Boy From Heaven (2022), which also shined a spotlight on the process to find a new religious leader when the old one died.

And on another note, interesting one of the characters mentioned that certainty can be considered a sin.



Saturday, January 18, 2025

Flight/Risk (2022)

Mostly told from the perspective of the whistle blower and a few others trying to take Boeing to task for safety lapses. And let's not forget the FAA which is suppose to regulate safety as well.

I guess one takeaway from this docu is that in corporate culture, it's all about numbers and how much you can maximize profits.

Tuesday, January 14, 2025

No More Bets《孤注一掷》(2023)

Nice!

And especially relevant today still.
 

Sunday, January 5, 2025

Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl (2024)

Pretty much classic Wallace & Gromit. Did make me chuckle some.
 

Friday, January 3, 2025

Flow (2024)

Not bad! But I did struggle to keep awake during the second half. Love the story world. Love the visuals. Love the cinematography for the action sequences. This film lingered in my mind days after watching.