Film Reviews by ste

A big bold beautiful journey' by kogonada is a film that fully embraces its cinematic nature, using fantasy, touches of science fiction, and magical realism to explore the essence of romantic cinema. it doesn’t aim to build a closed alternate universe or a dystopia but instead uses these elements to enhance the emotional and poetic layers of the story while staying grounded in human experience. the performances of margot robbie and colin farrell shine more through their chemistry than individually, robbie balances charm and restraint naturally, while farrell provides a measured presence that becomes the emotional core of the narrative. dialogue is simple and casual but carries a reflective undertone, giving weight to the story without pretension, cinematography invites admiration of every frame.

Once Mr. Cregger starts to let loose his revelations, though, disappointment creeps in, and the scale and soul of the film shrink before our eyes, the movie’s potential richness, kept in play by its ever-circling narrative style, is finally brought crashing to the ground by its denouement.

“Barbie” is lovingly crafted with a lot on its mind, the kind of film that will benefit from repeat viewings and is still purely entertaining even in a single watch.

As much as “Top Gun: Maverick” whips from a technical, visceral, thrill-making, supersonic-level, the entire endeavour and every moment of introspection and determination is all the more accentuated because you care about the story, the people and their concerns.

Grimy, slick and genuinely frightening in true horror-movie fashion, Reeves’ new film reassembles the best elements of Batman lore into one overwhelming and epic-length package.