solis-ivan Reviews

Blue Eye Samurai (2023)

Amazing storytelling but they dont get Power Levels

[7/10 · 10 January 2024]

I loved it until episode 6, from them you can find inconsistencies in the battles, the story is perfect.

It was a hell of a ride, the storytelling is amazing and they did an unbelievable work researching about the japanese culture. The "path of the hero" concept doesnt get better than this, but with a twist. The character development is perfectly shown, with some surprises, but its totally believable. The script and the interactions between the characters happen for a reason in the story (at least most of them) and most episodes are important part of the plot. The villian makes you angry and you want him to suffer.

That being said... THERES A FREAKING THING CALLED POWER LEVELS and it just doesnt make any sense, in sorry. Mizu and Taigen start as equals and Taigen just forgets how to fight. Fowler is a white rich guy who doesnt train and he is the strongest fighter in Japan (but somehow Mizu gets him in a cage at the end). Samurais are supposed to be well trained and Ringo kills a lot of them. Fowler's army can kill houndreds of enemies in seconds, but cant push a door. It just ruined it for me. Also, motivations get messed up for no apparent reasons at the end.

I know its a fantastic tale, but they were doing it great before episode 6.

Great Photo, Lovely Life (2023)

Uncomfortable, but for the wrong reasons

[31 December 2023]

What was the purpose? He didnt went to jail again, noone got closure, no laws were changed, he wasnt even confronted the right way, the family didnt heal and he even did his thing one last time in his final days! We can excuse everything with creating "awareness" but its just too trivial in my opinion. I feel she used his whole family suffering to create this documentary. There we're too many shots where she was the "movie star". I know it wasnt an easy documentary to create because of the emocional connection, but i think that affected the whole project. Im just happy it ended.

The topic behind this piece is really serious and has to be talked about (or screamed) but in some points it was just the excuse to show drama.

From a technical stand point i really likes the cinematography and the edition, it makes you feel a lot of things and that is what art is supposed to do.

I cant rate this.

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023)

Everything Marvel is not anymore

[9/10 · 23 July 2023]

Even with its plot holes and, what i think are bad casting choices, the movie has so much heart you just have to let those details go. This is everything Marvel is not anymore and i think its the perfect "goodbye" for most of us who started the MCU travel and feel lost with the late projects.

The music, as usual, on point. Its not that easy to pick the right choices as it will seem (thor: love and thunder is the example of how this can go wrong) but James Gunn totally nails it with the soundtrack once again. The acting is perfect and you can clearly see how much they all love these characters.

Thank you, Guardians.

Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One (2023)

Im sorry but NO

[7/10 · 13 July 2023]

Tom Cruise amazing as usual. The action scenes are top notch. The third act feels like MI standards. That being said...

What a disappointment after MI: Fallout, this just feels like a step back. I cant even say "lazy writing", its just too simple, unoriginal and almost old fashioned. "The entity" is a bunch of noise lines in a screen, REALLY? Grace is an annoying but beautiful princess in distress, REALLY? Gabriel is an old T-1000 that feels cringe in his every moves, REALLY? The weird blonde bounty hunter changes all her life motivations because Ethan doesnt kill her, REALLY? I mean this are just some examples, its bad.

I really hope the second part steps up because we wont have Tom a cruise forever.

Silo (2023– )

I want, but i cant

[7/10 · 5 July 2023]

Im sorry. The whole premise is really interesting; good direction, the music is awesome, good acting, decent photography and visual effects BUT, there are some scenes that just get me out of the whole thing. Im sure in the book they are better detailed or they just work, but not on screen. Most of it works but i cant just ignore some things that feel lazy. Best example is a certain chase scene in the stairs.

Appart from that, its entertaining and it manages to get you invested in the story and feeling "trapped" in the silo sometimes. It gets really good towards the end and i have to admit it got me wanting more, but i dont know if im going to keep interested in a year or so. I do recommend it, just beware of the hype.

Not Another Teen Movie (2001)

Aged awesome as a homage to 90s teen movies

[8/10 · 27 December 2022]

I think this is the BEST way to remember the best teen movies of the 90s. This movie aged well as wine and is funnier than ever in 2022. I really think the writters couldn't did a better job, seriously. Im cracking up right now hahaha and seeing a lot of young actors that later move on to better roles (like the one and only captain america) its just amazing. Some jokes may be too strong for younger generations but this movie is not for them anyways. The music is also beautiful for nostalgia porpuses and you can find some of the best songs from the 90s. In conclusion, this is one underrated movie and maybe one of the best in its genre.

Dog (I) (2022)

The trailer really wanted to sell tickets, not the movie

[7/10 · 26 July 2022]

Its not a comedy at all, and thats all right, It works perfectly as a drama about finding yourself, whoever you are. Channing does great as usually, he takes something simple and makes you like him in the process.

Bicentennial Man (1999)

Robin Williams ahead of his time

[8/10 · 25 July 2022]

The movie Is innocent and noble, the search for individuality and for humanity. Its 2022 and the message of this movie just works perfect in the world right now. Its an analogy for everyone looking to find their place in this world. Sam Neil makes a perfect work as Andrew's mentor and promoter. Robin Williams puts its heart on every scene and you can tell he has the empathy to connect yo the character. With his creativity and vision he makes some "comedic" moments really deep. The script takes some serious issues but never really compromises. Also, It has lots of holes unresolved. Robin and Sam do the most with what they have.1999 was a hard year to anticipate the future, there were several directions human kind could take but nothing was really clear. They were close to something. "I, Robot" and "A. I." took the same topic and try other approaches that didn't work either. The ending works only because Robin was there. I have a lot of love for this movie in spite of its flaws. Underrated.

Obi-Wan Kenobi: Part VI (2022) Season 1, Episode 6

Great beginning and ending

[10/10 · 22 June 2022]

The first two episodes got my hyped, the next 3 really disappointed me, but the ending left me with a new hope.

Deborah Chow directed some of the best episodes in Mandalorian, but a complete season Is a different beast. I had faith in her skills opening and closing stories, but doubts in her abilities to "connect the dots" and thats my best way to describe this season of OWK. She has an interesting view of the plot, but lacks the view for the details. Her strenght Is in the heart of the story and the emotional moments, thats where she feels great, but Is safe to say that action scenes and persuits are her weaknesses, i actually think she got help in the last episode, because It was different. What a closure, the photography, the music, the acting and the closure between anakin and Ben was everything I needeed.

I enjoyed the journey, i was worried but i ended up crying and nostalgic. Maybe i am easy, but i think this could go one more season.

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022)

Rick and Morty Is multiverse, this Is madness

[7/10 · 5 May 2022]

I actually liked It, i just think it had so much more potential. I dont like Sam Raimi and i really think there were better options, more disrupting, but It Is what It Is. The cliches suck, but the visuals and some fight scenes are pretty great. Maybe in another universe Justin Roiland and Dan Harmond could make this a masterpiece.

Inventing Anna (2022)

Its a big mess

[6/10 · 14 February 2022]

The acting sometimes is terrible and sometimes its the script's fault. The story Is really interesting, yes, but its not enough. Shonda has all the experience in the world but its clear some of her usual drama strategies dont work in this new "wave" of streaming shows. It has its moments, no doubt, but It just doesnt stand out. Music and cinematopraghy its pretty generic. It grows in the last episodes. Its just a nice try for me.

Euphoria: Stand Still Like the Hummingbird (2022) Season 2, Episode 5

Zendaya can ACT. Unnecesary chase scene.

[9/10 · 7 February 2022]

Holy shhhhh. This show keeps braking any rule on the book. Normaly you build up till you get to a climax, but they didnt give a damn and the freaking prologue was the climax. I knew Zendaya could act but this was amazing performance. I know the story in this season Is all over the place but wow. I keep telling everyone yo watch this thing. I know they know what they are doing, Lets Trust them. On the other side, the cop chase scene was anticlimatic, but everything else was on point.

Home Team (2022)

It has heart, and that makes It "work"

[7/10 · 2 February 2022]

Sean Payton could never ve really mentioned in this movie and It would work exactly the same. Its about the boys and the love of football. Family Comedy by Adam Sandler, but actually enjoyable.

Euphoria: You Who Cannot See, Think of Those Who Can (2022) Season 2, Episode 4

Best episode so far!

[9/10 · 31 January 2022]

This Is one of the Best episodes of any TV show in years. Maybe the before and after of modern tv series. I may be emotional about It and overreacting but at least Is one of the Best episodes of the show and that Is a lot. The cinematography was amazing.

And Just Like That...: No Strings Attached (2022) Season 1, Episode 9

What about Cleveland?

[5/10 · 28 January 2022]

This Is not just lazy writing anymore, they just dont give a duck. The last episode ended with some things in montion and nothing about that happened here. Its disrispecful for the viewer, im mad haha. I mean the episode was "fun" but, come on, they just deleted some scenes last minute, only explanation. On the other hand Steve Is being disrispected AGAIN.

The Book of Boba Fett (2021–2022)

Boba Is not a good guy

[6/10 · 17 January 2022]

Thats my only complain, but It changes everything. This guy once beat the hell out of Luke Skywalker ass (cómics) and now he has trouble with generic people. This Is not his character. I understand they need to get to younger audiences, but the whole thing Is at risk because of that. They need cameos to save this mess.

Euphoria: Trying to Get to Heaven Before They Close the Door (2022) Season 2, Episode 1

That freaking Cinematography!

[9/10 · 16 January 2022]

I tend to forget how good this show is. Just when i thought the first season was not that good, the two episodes between seasons reminded me about it, and just when i was doubting again, this episode, boom. I get it, some of us are older and we have this tendency to feel insecure about teenage shows this real, so we criticize. When you can let all that behind the product has so much quality its just amazing. The acting is on point, the writing style works perfectly, but the cinematography was beautiful. Those takes before the ending were a form of tension i never experienced before. When everything points to something and that something makes sense in the script, its just glorious. I just watched so im a little excited, perhaps i'll notice some flaws if a ever see it again, but right now, this was spectacular.

The Sopranos: Chasing It (2007) Season 6, Episode 16

Forced Episode

[6/10 · 15 January 2022]

Top many things happen out of nowhere and i hate to admit It, but its true. The gambling problem its just totally undeveloped, i know the arguments are there, Its not weird that Tony has addictions, its just they only talked about this once before. Tony and Carmela were perfect and suddenly its season 5 again. Vitos son has sense, but its boring. Lazy writing.

The Lost Daughter (2021)

So real It Is uncomfortable, and sometimes slow, as life

[8/10 · 10 January 2022]

I saw this movie without knowing anything about It and It left me thinking days after. Im a Man, and that makes me automatically an ignorant in the motherhood subject, but this feels so real and honest It just worked for me. Sometimes its slow, but thats freaking life, not every trip to Greece Is going to have a superlative event, rather there are small things that happen and this movie uses them to tell a powerfull story.

And Just Like That... (2021– )

Lazy writing + too much agenda = Cringepalooza

[5/10 · 9 January 2022]

It just doesnt make sense. Its like this chatacters frozed for 20 years and just now they are "learning" to live in the "new" world. It just doesnt feel the way they would've grown and developed after the original series finale. Also this is as predictable as It can be. Respect for their work, but the result Is just not there.