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Saltburn (2023)
A second-rated Call me by your name rip-off
If you are trying to make it through a long fast, it's safe to say that you're not going to want to eat after watching Saltburn. If it weren't for the nauseating scenes, the movie would be entirely unmemorable.
At times, it's as if the screenwriter used Call me by your name as a template to write a flick about bisexuality involving a somewhat erudite family and gave it a psychological thriller twist. To say that Saltburn was inspired from The Talented Mr Ripley would do the latter great injustice.
Saltburn is a classical example of form over substance. It relies on its dazzling set design and attractive cast, but comes short in terms of plot, character development and common sense.
If anything, the movie manages to force visceral reactions out of the audience, an obvious sign that the writer uses shock value to compensate for a weak script.
Barry Keoghan is as creepy as we saw him in The killing of a sacred deer. Rosamund Pike didn't seem convincing enough, in all honesty. But Jacob Elordi is a delicious hunk with a will to power and a kind heart who looks incredibly well in any dyonisiac setting. But that's it. His motives can only be inferred. His character development peaks in the labyrinth scene, where he makes a decision that is in stark contrast to any expectation that the audience might have, after Oliver's presumptuously alleges that Felix was in love with him, in the movie's preamble.
7.2 is a much too high rating.
Where'd You Go, Bernadette (2019)
Unfairly underrated
To rate this brilliant film anything less than what it deserves is a crime. And terribly unfair.
Cate Blanchett delivers a compelling portrayal of an eccentric creator who's stuck in a life crisis. Although aloof or immature at times, she is nothing but funny and charming in how she is dismissive of the Country Club mom.
At times, as a viewer, you're really rooting for her to make it and break that dry spell.
In terms of cinematography, it does a mighty fine job with the shots of Antarctica. Pretty impressive.
Overall, it's a feel good family movie, my personal go-to for a rainy Sunday.
The Gray Man (2022)
Quite good for an action flick
I saw The Gray Man in the theater and it was worth it. It's one of those movies during which you don't check your phone at all, so that says a lot.
It had its predictable, if not awkwardly cliché moments, but overall, the storyline was decent and the acting was compelling and fun to watch. At times, it reminded me of some of the classics. It gave off 'Man on fire' meets 'Leon the professional' vibes and I found that refreshing.
Would definitely recommend watching it at the cinema.
Glória (2021)
Exceeds expectations, but disappoints towards the end
I was curious about watching a Portuguese cold war drama. My expectations weren't so low, since other European series turned out to be succesful (Dark, especially). And they were exceeded anyways.
The show started on a good note, with great cinematography, actually good editing, well-written script and an interesting plot. Needless to say that the late 60s aesthetic is really eye-catching. However, with every episode, towards the season's half, it starts going south. It brims with far-fetched plot twists or unnecessary passion crimes, affairs and drama.
Some of the characters' motives are not compelling enough. The writing does a somewhat good job about the main character's development and motives. But it fails when he's successful in his constant plotting because that's just not likely. I also don't see the point of the drama around Fernando going to war.
Equally disappointing as the storyline is the acting. Not only are the main characters unconvincing, but sometimes they are frustratingly awkward and bleak or forced.
I'd still recommend whatching it because it does a decent job in terms of storytelling.