There are way too many characters—each with its own unique problem that needs to be resolved—for the 100-minute film to do justice to.
Category: Film Reviews
Assassin’s Creed: A technically sound, yet underwhelming video game adaptation
A familiar flaw plagues Assassin’s Creed, one that has previously infected many, many Hollywood films based on video games.
Dangal: A safe sports film that’s hard to dislike
I liked Dangal. It has everything you’d expect to see in a sports film. It has everything you’ve previously enjoyed in a sports film. Yet…
La La Land: The stuff of dreams
La La Land shows how songs can make for deeply satisfying exploratory adventures into the characters’ subconscious. It shows how such musical exaggerations can be beautifully escapist.
Arrival: A thought-provoking, satisfying take on alien invasion
You realise at that moment that this is exactly how an encounter with an alien would likely be. You wouldn’t rush at it with excitement. You wouldn’t cower from it in fear. You’d take tentative, cautious steps of curiosity, all the while unable to reconcile with the reality of it all.
