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Pacific Rim (2013)
9/10
Grounding as a new approach to action genre
8 March 2024
Most action genre movies depict colossal killing machines as agile and nimble to keep the audience engaged with constant excitement. However, Guillermo del Toro diverges from this norm by portraying the machines in a more realistic, lifelike manner.

Although it may be scientifically accurate for a machine to take more than 20 seconds to punch a monster, it risks being perceived as dull. Despite this, del Toro enhances the depiction with his masterful production skills, allowing audiences to virtually sense the enormity of the machines.

It's disappointing when sequels revert to traditional production methods, but I believe del Toro's interpretation paved the way for later works like the Dune Series, where the cinematic portrayal of overwhelming power expands beyond physics to the abstract.
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Fireworks (2023)
10/10
Declaration of Love
8 March 2024
Firework is strange. We take risks with what is potentially dangerous, and turn them into something beautiful. The explosion of gunpowder, rocket propelling skyward, to the stunning array of colors within.

While asking "what's your favorite color?" is considered a cliché for a first date, we commonly associate colors with our emotions. I believe it's because we experience life through a spectrum of colors from our earliest moments, from picking up our first crayon to gazing in awe at fireworks. When we take the time to delve deeper and ask why someone favors a certain color or what memories it evokes, we uncover a trove of life experiences, nothing less than a carefully crafted questions.

Love is strange. We take risks with what is potentially dangerous, and turn them into something beautiful. Now do i only understand that love is like firework, and it is the most powerful declaration of emotions.

Just like how Gianni and Nino's love ignited the establishment of the world's first Arcigay Association.
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Monster (2023)
10/10
purification
8 March 2024
Warning: Spoilers
When humans receive fragmented information, their brains instinctively fill in the gaps with prior knowledge.

"Monster" masterfully exploits this aspect of the human innate psyche. Resulting in each characters' stories shape unique perception of the film for every audience member.

As a queer individual, I found myself revisiting my childhood traumas through this film, finally acknowledging and beginning to heal from them that I had buried deep for over 15 years.

Regardless of one's sexual orientation, the film provides spacious external container for audiences to project their life experiences and traumas.

I hope others can find the same cathartic relief that I did and embark on their own healing journey.
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