I apologize for taking too much time to produce this series again. I have been quite busy participating in screenplay competitions which I think I would fail AFTER submitting. However, fingers crossed, no matter what.
SERIES
Shadow and Bone (4/5)
My best friend told me to binge the series and it didn't disappoint. I also read all the books afterward as well. The series is a perfect combination of the books in the Grishaverse: The original Shadow and Bone trilogy and Six of Crows & Crooked Kingdom. They combined the books very flawlessly that helping the first viewers like me who didn't read the book before watching can easily follow and understand the plot. The acting is amazing and I was so thrilled to see Prince Caspian had grown up to be such an attractive gentleman named The Darkling. Ben Barnes a.k.a The Darkling with Jessie Mei Li a.k.a Alina Starkov's chemistry is out of the world. I really recommend it if you are a fantasy fan.
The Punisher (5/5)
I restarted watching this series mainly because of Ben Barnes but I stayed for other reasons you can find right here.
FEATURE FILMS
Fractured (2019) (3.5/5)
According to IMDB (2019), the movie is about "a couple stops at a gas station, where their 6 y.o. daughter's arm is fractured. They hurry to a hospital. Something strange is going on there. The wife and daughter go missing." If you are someone who enjoys sitting in front of the TV for 2 hours trying to figure out what the hell had happened to the primary characters then this is the movie for you. The thrill and rush have filled the movie without any resting moment. However, I still find the movie a bit forced and following the previous one's footsteps without stepping out of the comfort zone. Still highly recommend a movie night.
The Suicide Squad (2021) (2/5)
The reboot of 2016 "Suicide Squad". If anyone asks me which movie that I hate but everyone else loves then my answer will be "The Suicide Squad" (2021). I'm so sorry, James Gunn, I really don't like this version of yours. Feel free to have your opinion and fight me on it.
The Kissing Booth 3 (2021) (2/5)
Yeah, trust me, I just watch this one to have closure on the trilogy. I don't have any comments on the plot or extremely cringing acting on Joey King's behalf. Still recommend it as a no-brain-needed film or a background-noise film when you are too busy browsing the web on your laptop.
Snake Eyes (2021) (3.5/5)
According to IMDB (2021), this is "a G.I. Joe spin-off centered around the character of Snake Eyes." I came to this one with a very high expectation or maybe the first two original ones in the franchise have set the bar too low. With a devious family plot that provides a reasonable amount of true drama, the film has elegance and vigor. The battle scenes are handled with slicing precision which is very satisfying to watch. For the role of James Bond, Henry Golding should be seriously considered. He has the beauty, the calm, the glamour, the danger, the attraction, and that key Bond characteristic, the capacity to transmit the most lethal thoughts to an audience without speaking a word. Overall, I enjoy the film and I recommend it.
In the heart of the Sea (2015) (3/5)
When Thor met Thomas Shelby and Spiderman on the sea. The film, according to IMDB (2015), is about "a recounting of a New England whaling ship's sinking by a giant whale in 1820, an experience that later inspired the great novel Moby-Dick." After watching the film, I gained knowledge of how people hunt and catch whales, how people seek energy before they found coals, how terrifying nature is (not like I haven't known it before but to be assured and reminded is still better), and how resilient humans can be. If the synopsis mentioned a giant whale then that whale only appeared on the screen for merely about 7 minutes. The main character of the film should be the ocean because it's ruthless and dangerously beautiful. It's also a slow-burnt and doesn't have many actions for the cast that is famous for action sequences. I do not recommend this one for a mass audience.
Promising young woman (2020) (4.5/5)
This is a surprising film. It's about "a young woman, traumatized by a tragic event in her past, seeks out vengeance against those who crossed her path." (IMDB 2020) The first two acts of the film are lighthearted but broad: girl-powered revenge porn in a winky, crazily styled slice. Then came act 3 and the ending, yeah, I was in awe. I would do exactly what the main character does. The ending lingers inside of me for days like an itchy pain that you can't scratch because it's nowhere to be seen. And Carey Mulligan in this film is damaged, furious, and ferociously funny. I love it.
The trial of the Chicago 7 (2020) (4/5)
The movie is about "the story of 7 people on trial stemming from various charges surrounding the uprising at the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois.", according to IMDB (2020). If there is anyone who can be the King of Biography Movies in Hollywood, I would immediately pick Aaron Sorkin, no question asked. The movie is not a documentary; rather, it is a powerful portrayal of events that contains important facts that can resonate with many people. I highly recommend this movie.
Well, that's all for the month of August. I'll see you again in September! Bye!
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