Reviews

Simply put, the visuals were absolutely stunning. The cinematography, sound editing and directing were really immersive. Certain elements such as the subtle changes of light on the actors' faces and the camera angles made up the atmosphere of the events that were taking place. I was impressed by each scene's ability to make it seem so realistically futuristic, like the world the movie was set in could happen sometime in the near future. Gray's storytelling portrays the theme of the coming of adventure, the feeling of adrenaline because of imagining something grand is about to happen but not knowing exactly what is to take place. These small and cunning elements perfectly captured this sensation in the storytelling.

Ad Astra definitely won't be what you expect. Especially if you're looking forward to a sci-fi movie. What was truly missing was logic. A lot of elements in the movie especially the world-building suggested that the film was going for a more realistic sci-fi theme but a lot of what was happening to the main character, Roy McBride didn't make sense. It was just always focused on him, the one main character, who kept ending up alone and kept surviving even the most illogical situations even if he kept making several irrational decisions. So many scenes didn't make any sense and how the events played out just made me very irritated. Things just didn't add up a lot of the time.

The film's plot also includes psychological drama which makes Ad Astra different from other sci-fi movies. This aspect of the plot wasn't very interesting or exciting but took up the backbone of the screenplay. After a certain point, you could see that the story was not going anywhere. However, there certainly is an important takeaway, which is to keep your loved ones close to you and learn to appreciate them in your lives, even if you will face many difficulties and grow apart.

You can appreciate how the movie looks and sounds like (literally), but Ad Astra has failed at both attempts of being a proper psychological drama and sci-fi film.

When I first saw the trailer, I thought it would be like any other natural disaster show. And when I refer to 'any other natural disaster show' I thought it would be filled with mostly characters talking and fighting, very mild action and only a little bit of gore because that's what I experienced growing up. But no, I was wrong. VERY wrong.

You see, I'm not really a big fan of gore and disasters because it makes me feel weird in the stomach. So when I watched the first episode I was in shock. IN THE FIRST 10 MINUTES, there's already an earthquake and there's blood everywhere. It feels as if I was in the show because I was very nervous and I didn't expect that to happen (just like the earthquake). As the show progresses, the episodes seem to get darker and the story line seems to get more interesting.

What I liked about the episodes was that there was always something shocking happening. There is always that one scene in the episode that makes you go "What just happened?" or "Just like that?! WHAT?" That makes you more engrossed in the story. Also, they always seem to end with a cliffhanger or a plot twist which is great because it makes you want to watch more episodes. Overall, the story line is great, 10/10 story line.

Some other aspects of the show that I would like to comment on is the art and the lessons. The art is very unique because it is the first time that I've seen an art style with little to no shading. The art style makes you appreciate how the outline of the character was drawn. Not to be over dramatic or anything but the art style reminds me of the quote that sometimes 'simple is more".

Despite the fact that the show is very dark, gory and shocking we can pick up a few lessons from it. There are 2 lessons that I learned while watching the show. One, family is very important and you will always find a way to get back to them. Two, even if everything around you is falling apart and you encounter problems left and right, learn to not give up and keep moving forward.

Little Women is a must watch for everyone, not just for girls! This version written and directed by Greta Gerwig is a version raw, honest and so beautifully told.

The screenplay written by Greta Gerwig was really unique and honest. Gerwig stays true to the important elements of the classic Alcott novel but added a modern twist to the story. She used flashbacks that took place whenever a character experienced an event or visited a place that had been important to them in their childhood. That just made the story so personal to whoever was watching.

Alexandre Desplat's original score boosts the coming-of-age theme and family atmosphere throughout the movie, especially during flashbacks. The costumes designed by Jacqueline Durran give the characters a more natural and slightly modern personality, different from what was usually worn in the 19th century.

I really enjoyed the storyline since the story was light and relatable. It was relatable because we all experienced (or will experience) the classic teenage life, plus I knew the feeling of having a crush on somebody ;). I experienced a rollercoaster of emotions throughout the movie, I even shed a few tears from time to time which was surprising because I rarely cry during movies (even the sad ones). Another reason why I liked the movie was because of the art style and animation. The way they drew the characters was really cute and the way they animated it made it look like they were actual people. Each character, from the hair to the clothes etc. really felt like they were real people (shook). The scenery of the movie was honestly amazing. The way that the artists drew them was suuuper nice especially the coloring and the attention to detail. If you ever see a pretty shot of the movie, take the time to pause the movie first and just ADMIRE HOW BEAUTIFUL THE SHOT IS. I recommend doing that because it really helps you appreciate the movie more. The lessons in this story really gave a big impact on me because it inspires me to become a better person to myself and to others. If you liked this movie, we recommend: Your Name, Weathering with You, Kiki's Delivery Service, Spirited Away, My Neighbor Totoro