treeoflife

yes, it's too long. but there's some authenticity about this film that it makes me take it seriously. at some point i forgot i was watching a film, i was really invested in it, that doesn't happen very often. the framing/visuals a bit too sterile for my taste. oh, when the actors were doing the play, sometimes they're doing it so well that you aren't sure if they are in or out of the role. i thought that was a clever idea.

60 _13%

The Help (2011) - Rated 20 Jun 2023

The idea is good which is based on a novel anyway but it's watered down. it doesn't have any subtility or grace in the way it communities racism. Leans its back too much to the performance of actors, that doesn't do any good for the film neither. I think it's not wrong to say the script is pretty bad.

80 _50%

Double Indemnity (1944) - Rated 30 Apr 2023

70 _31%

Stranger on the Third Floor (1940) - Rated 30 Apr 2023

Pacing feels weird, it ends abruptly. While there are some interesting bits, a bit too melodramatic even for its time for me. Though it's pleasently surprising how the lead woman was written.

60 _13%

Elevator to the Gallows (1958) - Rated 27 Apr 2023