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The Lighthouse (I) (2019)
10/10
Spooky, funny, brilliant.
23 December 2019
This film is a slow burn, but definitely worth it. The pacing is perfect, as are the performances of both leads. Add to that a spooky premise and a haunting soundtrack and you've got yourself a contender for this year's best. I won't go into more details and spill my beans plotwise; experiencing this one completely blind is how it should be done.

The Lighthouse confirms Eggers to be a masterful artist, knowing exactly how to bring psychological horror to life. I love these types of films - where they don't rely on cheap scare jumps, but rather build an unsettling atmosphere that makes you feel terrified from the beginning to the end, with just enough lovecraftian elements to it that allows your imagination to run wild.

Definitely deserves a second viewing. And a third, fourth, ...
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1/10
This film is no good, unfortunately.
19 December 2019
I'm writing the review rather late, but better now than never. I went to see this movie on its premiere when it came out a couple of years ago - and still it remains the worst film I've watched in the 2010's.

The story is such a mess one doesn't know where to begin. From all the PC crap to plotholes to stupid choices, this is the one Star Wars film that made me loose interest in this franchise's future.
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Joker (I) (2019)
10/10
Simply amazing.
30 October 2019
I had quite high expectations regarding this film and was not disappointed one bit when I got a chance to watch it.

Phoenix is brilliant, so is the film's score and overall Scorsese-sque tone. This is not a superhero (or rather villain) film, nor your usual antihero flick. It's a deeper look into what could happen to a person when they feel they don't belong.
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9/10
Shocking.
24 October 2016
I really liked the series up to the middle of 6th season, when things started to slow down a little... as if creators had run out of ideas (even though they follow the original comics, they follow them loosely at ends). But moments after Negan's introduction in the season 6 finale, I got really excited again - anybody familiar with the comics knows, how bad ass this guy is. Seeing the premiere today, I was really shocked by the brutality of what happens. You get to find out who Negan's (or better yet, Lucille's) victim becomes and what happens after that. I loved the episode - it captured the violent, scary, gruesome atmosphere perfectly. Too much violence perhaps, for my taste, actually. All the actors play their roles great, with Rick topping them all. That's all I'm about to say - the wait is over, results are here, watch the episode and prepare to be shocked.
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Bad Boy Bubby (1993)
8/10
A little weird at first... but Bubby grows to you quickly.
7 September 2016
Just saw the film after one of my friends insisted for quite a while to take the time for it. After some hesitation, I gave Bubby a chance, and I'm glad I did.

Certainly a little strange in the first few minutes - especially if you don't know what to expect. Bubby is, as far as his mindset goes, a kid, trapped in a grown man's body, thanks to his mother keeping him locked in a basement for thirty years. The film shows brilliantly how a person with so little room for development would act, think, talk and feel.

And - not to get too much into the plot itself - when such a person is given an opportunity to leave the basement after such a long time and explore the wide world... well, the film shows us how a person would act and react, perceive everything and learn. Learn about people, God (not in a way some of you may expect), music and love.

You start rooting for Bubby and he grows to you. Needless to say, the actor portrays the character very well. It's a nice trip into Bubby's head - and everyone else's for that matter.

Give it a chance,watch it until the end and give Bubby a chance. It really is worth the time.
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9/10
Great atmosphere - a slow, but scary film!
16 May 2016
6,9 is a heavily unjust grade, making this film really underrated.

Without giving anything away - this film is different. It focuses on little things, that have a big impact on storytelling. The film is slow, it shows little by little through its 90 minutes, and it is this what makes it so great. You are scared, it's intense, you want to know more, even if more means getting chills down your spine. And the filmmakers know how to reveal the 'more'.

This isn't some 'BOO! HA, GOT YOU GOOD' scare jump crap Hollywood produces these days. It rather relies on the unknown.

Acting is great, so is the music, which in some part of the film really creeps the f*ck out of the viewer, the setting and the plot are great.

Definitely one of better horror movies in recent years, I would recommend it to everyone who is fed up with modern typical 'horror' films that are made by the same old scare jump recipe.
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10/10
There you go, you motherf*****!
31 January 2015
As a movie enthusiast (having in mind true qualities that make a film worthwhile when using this label), Birdman just DID IT. It delivered. It reminded me why i love films so much.

Without giving anything away, it's hard to review this film to give it the credit it deserves, but here goes. Michael Keaton gives the performance of his life, you just gotta love him. He plays a washed up actor with his alter-ego-from-the-past torturing his mind and he portrays this brilliantly - every man's inner battle shown on film. Emma Stone is great also, Edward Norton, well, he's excellent as expected, and i'm glad Zach Galifianakis got his screen time, i think he's a great actor too.

The story is great, the music too, you'll see what i mean by 'music'. The way the movie is shot also blew my mind, Iñárritu is a damn genius. I'd love to say more, but don't want to spoil anything.

Birdman is the movie of the year and the one you just have to see, if you enjoy cinema. Frankly, it's one of the best films i've ever seen. It's entertaining, deep, makes you think, laugh... Birdman. Gravity doesn't even apply to it.
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Breaking Bad: Ozymandias (2013)
Season 5, Episode 14
10/10
My dear Walt, your world is coming to an end. And that makes me sad.
16 September 2013
Breaking bad always delivers. The story is as intense as it can possibly get and you find yourself thinking, week after week: "OK, now if the next weeks episode is any more intense than the last one, my head will explode." I was thinking that last week. The way the episode finished, it was brutal. It was sick. Can it get any better? This episode showed me, yes it can. It made my head explode. Several times, actually.

Breaking bad, thank you for existing! I watched a lot of shows, a lot of films, and i was never hooked on one so much as i am on Breaking bad.

I won't spoil anything for those of you who haven't watched the episode yet. All i can say is, alongside brilliant performance from Cranston and the rest of the crew, the story is shocking like never before. But that's not really a surprise to us, is it?
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Breaking Bad: To'hajiilee (2013)
Season 5, Episode 13
10/10
Can it get any better than this?
9 September 2013
Wow. People, if you aren't already deep into Breaking Bad, start watching the show now. Like all previous episodes, this one is again a brutal tension machine, forcing you to watch it with your eyes wiiiide open until the very end of the episode. And then you're like: OK, now we wait again, seven days until the next episode, seven looong days.

I can't imagine how the producers can make the show any more intense, as this episode was insane, but we all know they will find a way.

Breaking Bad once more delivers great acting (Jesse kills it in this episode and i finally really warmed up to Huell), awesome sounds and of course killer story. As if we are surprised.

Excellent, really. 10/10

Tilen out.
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Stand by Me (1986)
10/10
Friendship is beautiful.
25 August 2012
I've seen this film quite a few times now and i still love it every time i see it. This film awakes something in me, a sweet realization that i'm really lucky to have friends. Maybe i am a little older now, but every time i see this movie, i start remembering all the fun and excitement i went through with my friends, when i was younger. Everything in Stand by me is great. The story is simple and yet excellent, you can really relate to it. Acting is incredible, i can't believe these kids could act so good. Some shots were beautifully filmed, when you can see the woods or the hills or the fields... The unspoiled Mother Earth. I guess this movie is so special because it depicts what friendship really means. What it really represents. It's not the kind of depiction one would expect - i mean, searching for a dead body, wow. But i wouldn't change it for anything. Like i said, having friends is the greatest thing in the world. See this movie and you will now why.
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9/10
Not as good as The dark knight, but still brilliant.
27 July 2012
It's been a few days since I saw it, and i am still speechless. Let me start with this: in my opinion, it's not as good as The Dark Knight, because i think Nolan tried to make it too epic, and everything is a little bit too much. But the film is still better, heavier, more brilliant and bigger than most of the stuff you have ever seen. I mean, it's huge! Christian Bale is still the dark Batman we're used to. Anne really surprised me as Catwoman. I really didn't think she could pull it off, but i have to admit she's my favorite Catwoman yet. And Bane? Oh, don't get me started. I've seen loads of villains in my life, and a lot of them are good. I won't say Hardy tops them all, but he really did scare me. Not a minute passed by without me wondering, what he'll do next. Great performance, not the best villain ever, but still a villain whom you will fear. And don't worry about his voice, it's understandable and it's scary as ****. The story itself is, as usual, Nolan-ish, so expect a lot of twists, huge amount of characters, and yes, annihilation as you've never witnessed before.

I think the film is a worthy conclusion of the series, maybe different as i expected it to be, but still crazy. Go watch it now if you know what's good for you.
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