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Henry Gamble's Birthday Party (2015)
Accurate but Unfocused
Not sure what I think about this movie. It spends next to no time with the title character, choosing to spend it on the plethora of side characters while almost entirely ignoring the premise that probably draws most of the audience for this movie: a cute guy coming to terms with his homosexuality.
And yet, its characterization of church goers isn't as much of a caricature as many think. All of their judgemental opinions and holier-than-thou attitudes are things that I personally experienced growing up around church goers.
I'm not really sure what this movie set out to be, but at least it was honest.
Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker (2019)
Solid, but Somewhat Disappointing
Rise of Skywalker was a solid ending to the franchise, but it misses its potential. Not as bad as the critics say, not as good as the fanboys claim. So it was Star Wars. A solid action movie with a lot of potential that we may or may not ever see.
I think it's always been that potential that people have loved the most about Star Wars: the absolute breadth of escapism that it allows for.
It's a shame this trilogy wasn't under one unified directorial vision; it could've been something truly special.
Instead, it settles for the safety of mediocrity and reliving the glory days.
Hopefully, the end of the Skywalker Saga allows for a fresh start for Disney, critics, and fans.