Ninlego Reviews

Pig (I) (2021)

A profound movie centered around loss and loneliness.

[10/10 · 20 July 2021]

The moniker "John Wick with a Pig" is probably the silliest way to get people intrigued to watch this movie. It's also misleading, which is why some people are left disappointed, wanting to see a merciless bloodbath on par with the Saw movies. In lieu of that, we can't forget about Nicolas Cage, whose movies such as Vampire's Kiss, Face/Off, The Wicker Man, Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans gives us an idea of what we are getting into, another movie where he acts a fool and a ridiculous premise that surrounds it. I went to the theater expecting that. Instead, I watched a film that had the profound ability to teach, not entertain. And that's the surprise that I got. And I loved it.

Nicolas Cage portrays a former chef who became burnt out trying to please people, and decided to do what he wants to do. He forages truffles with help from his best friend, a cute sow who becomes the only thing he truly cares about in life. Now that one thing has been taken away from him is out in a place he really doesn't want to go back to. There's your premise. You really have to open your heart up throughout the movie. Yes there is violence. Yes there is dramatic irony. Yes it is gritty. These are the things that people expect from modern day movies. Except this movie took those expectations and subverted them into something people wouldn't expect. And it paid off. That's why this movie is great. Go see it.

Clarence (2013–2018)

Good show, for a good reason.

[6/10 · 12 April 2014]

I have an eerie feeling that I know these characters. Clarence kind of reminds me of myself when I was little, fat and optimistic about everything. Jeff is the neat freak that has to do everything in a specific way, and has certain pet peeves that grind his gears. He reminds me of the neat freaks that I have met during my childhood. Every single quip that he haves remind me of them. Sumo is hyperactive albeit supportive friend of Clarence, who likes the activities that Clarence conjures up or participates in. Basically the series is a Slice of Life comedy, much like Hey Arnold was. It's very character driven, but the creator, Skyler Page says that he might diverge from that type of storytelling every once in a while. I can tell that I am going to enjoy this series a lot, like I do with Adventure Time and Regular Show, and I am glad that Cartoon Network picked up this show, although I am a bit sore that they didn't pick up Lakewood Plaza Turbo. Oh well, I should let bygones be bygones.