TheEscapist
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Member Since: 12 Jan 2013
Location: Netherlands
Bio: Not the magazine, just a fan of escapism!
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A Real Pain (2024) - Rated 18 Jul 2025
"A Real Pain to watch. Insufferable dialogue and writing. Lazy and grating soundtrack. I don't see in what world Benji is charming, he is just an obnoxious childish and oppressive character. At least they didn't play the godd*mn piano during the Holocaust scene, but then they did do so just 3 seconds later. The film feels very emotionally fake, tone-deaf and misses even the slightest depth or complexity. Don't waste your time like I did."
The Marvels (2023) - Rated 02 Jul 2025
"Decent entertainment with some fun scenes and nice chemistry. There is a lot to like, but I also felt a bit disappointed because it felt a bit middle of the road and not as powerful as the first Captain Marvel film."
28 Years Later (2025) - Rated 01 Jul 2025
"A beautiful and very well-made film. Audiovisually amazing, well cast, well acted, well scored and well written with truly imaginative scenes and filmmaking. Alex Garland and Danny Boyle show they still got it. A very nice blend of genres, themes and experimental filmmaking."
Andor (2022) - Rated 30 May 2025
"S1: Slow start but really comes into its own in the Aldhani plotline. Loses a bit of steam in the prison arc, but ends on a high note. S2: An awkward start, but quickly picks up and once again ends beautifully. Overall a really great show that really shows what Star Wars can be if you were to take it seriously. I wish the other Star Wars series would be made as competently."
My Old Ass (2024) - Rated 13 Apr 2025
"A nice and heartfelt coming-of-age film. Well acted and cast. The heart is in the right place and it doesn't try to do more than it is. I never imagined I would say this but I loved the Justin Bieber scene, that was a real standout. Beautiful and heartfelt ending, as well."
Dune (1984) - Rated 09 Apr 2025
"This was an experience, but not a pleasant one. It feels at times too literally faithful to the source material, at other times it completely disregards it and invents weird gimmicks. Above all I think it misses some of the more subtle themes of the source material. The second half of the story feels incredibly rushed. If you're not familiar with the source material, this film would be incomprehensible. Generally poor writing, way too much exposition and bland characters. Not recommended at all."
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024) - Rated 22 Mar 2025
"Loved it! As refreshing as Fury Road was in terms of crazy action, characters and worldbuilding, but with even more expanded worldbuilding. George Miller is a legend and I really (unexpectedly) enjoyed both Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth in this. I would like to see a Praetorian Jack prequel next."
Einstein and Eddington (2008) - Rated 26 Jan 2025
"Decent, though as far as I can tell not very historically accurate. I liked some of the more inspirational scenes and naturally the subject matter. I didn't like the frantic editing, the close up filming style and the writing for the female characters. A bit too simplistic and definitely exaggerated in certain aspects. Nevertheless, worth a watch if you enjoy the subject matter."
Dune: Prophecy (2024) - Rated 02 Jan 2025
"An excellent series that captures the themes and spirit of the world of Dune very well. Well produced, written, directed and acted all around. Looking forward to seeing more!"
The Boy and the Heron (2023) - Rated 02 Jan 2025
"At times it's like watching animated paintings and the music score is nice. However the story and characters didn't really do anything for me. I prefer the other, more grounded, Ghibli films."
