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I am an aspiring writer and director of live action films. I want to work in the fantasy sub-genre and/or dark humour of fiction films.
I enjoy films that are layered and that make use of symbols and metaphors, films that have strong, unique characters where the actors embrace their roles perfectly, films in which one is drawn into its universe for the duration of it: films that remain in one's mind for years.
I want to make powerful, empowering films such as those of Hayao Miyazaki, Christopher Nolan, Quintin Tarantino and Martin Scorsese.
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The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)
A beautiful beginning to the Trilogy
The film is such a strong introduction to the Tolkien Univerese, and the Lord of the Rings Trilogy. The character arcs whithing this film itself shows the promise that Perter Jackson has in delivering Tolkien's epic. Jackson set such a powerful example that can be easily differentiated - the war sequence in the end, where the sounds are muffled and mournful voices and orchestral musc playing is imitated almost identically in many Game of Thrones war episodes. Tolkien's epic is a strong inspiration for Harry Potter, in the characters, their relations, and the story line and many magical objects. Hermione's wit and grace is an echo of Legolas. Gimli and Ronald are the same grumpy yet hilarious side sick to Harry, who is a representation of Frodo, an innocent, selfless and kind hearted boy, who carries the fate of the world on his shoulders.
I am so glad the screenplay was so so closely parallel to the book; I only wish they hadn't omitted Tom Bombadil.
The casting is so well suited. Each person looks the part, and acts the part so well, especially Elijah Wood and Ian McKellen, what performances!
The cinematography and production design and stunning. Creating a whole other world and taking us through it was achieved seemingly effortlessly by Richard Taylors miniatures and costumes, Andrew Lesnie's wondrous, flowing shots, especially those in Isengard, and Grant Major's creating a whole other world for the camera.
Last but not least is Howard Shores music, which tied together and themed all three or four storylines, but added layers of emotions.
The Lion King (2019)
Outstanding quality of animation and an improved storyline
I was happy to see that they took advantage and changed some parts of the film that didn't make sense plot-wise into believable points that made an enjoyable film for all ages.
The animation is the best I have ever seen. Each detail to the objects and beings, their fur and all the textures, attention to their small mannerisms such as the constant flicking of ears, gentle breathing, and so on amazed me.
There were hardly any slip ups or imperfect areas, one such being the face of one of the hyena's which looked a bit CGI'ed. But that was it. Everything else was so life like that I was transported to Africa.
The humour was amazing, they managed to have some really good jobs during the hyena parts and the Timon and Pumbaa parts.
The music was great, I wish they had Elton John singing his songs, but I enjoyed the new ones too, especially the Can You Feel The Love Tonight duet
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (2017)
Marvelous Indeed!
Never have I liked every single aspect of a TV show or movie. I love the writing, so creative, such well paced storylines and character developments.the actimg and directing is absolutely on point. The beautiful, and mind-blowing cinamatography, just left me gaping at my screen for minutes, replaying over and over. Every episode has atleast one 1:30 minute take, with so much choreography and movement of cast and crew. Brilliantly done. Marvelous show. Just got done ten minutes ago, and I'm beginning to rewatch it right now.
Interstellar (2014)
A True Masterpiece
The story, the cinamatography, the direction, everything was so well done.
I love both Mackenzia Foy and Jessica Chastain (Murph's) really brought the film together in terms of the presence of strong-minded character.
I wasn't too pleased with Mcacanaughey's acting. It would have been great if his mouth wasn't hanging all the damn time.
The end really disappointed me, until I read an article about how everything that happened after Cooper enters the Gargantua happened in his head, because of how unlikely most things were, starting from how any life could handle the gravity of a black hole. Having TARS just thrown away in the house replica was absolutely ridiculous, considering all the information he retrieved from Gargantua. Also, why would they live on a spaceship, when they could travel through the wormhole and find a planet of their own?
Not to mention, when has Nolan ever had a complete ending?
Anyways, the casting for the rest of the film was well done, finding such accurate older and younger Murph's and Tom's was amazing.
This is such a beautiful film, with such beautiful concepts of distortion of time, space, and gravity, and of course, in the non-cheesiest of ways, love.
My two favourite scenes were the No Time For Caution, undoubtedly enhanced by Hans Zimmer's magic, and the tesseract scene, where time is the fifth dimension.
Well done, Nolan. I have no words except that this is a true timeless masterpiece
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009)
Nicely done
Very pleasant of the eyes in terms of cinematography, but still not up to the mark of the OoP.
One of the well done HP movies. I only wish the Bellatrix-Burrow scene didn't happen. Apart from not being in the book, it makes no sense at all, security system wise.
Everything else really worked, great acting on all parts, especially Radcliffe's
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007)
Pretty good
A well done film with such beautiful cinematography, it hurt. Stawomir Idziak has really outdone himself, making each frame, each transition, such a pleasure to watch.
The characters were all brought out well. All except Michael Gambon: so much overacting that it literally disturbs the video of the film. Harry's anger was well established.
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005)
Good stuff
This was a pretty decent film. Again, a lot of gaps and changes from the book to simplify screen viewing, but I still feel that showing Barty Crouch Jr at the start was unnecessary.
All characters were brought out pretty well. My main issue was Harry's behaviour once he held on to Cedric's dead body and had to be prised of by Dumbledoor.
I wish Michael Vambon's accent was less awkward. His acting seriously disappoints me.
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004)
Disappointed
The PoA was my favourite book, with all of the underlying stories of the 4 mischief makers, but none of that was brought out here. There was so much scope for this movie but it failed to reach even close to it's potential.
I was disappointed by Sirius's acting, and most of the other cast as well.
Once again, I don't FEEL the character, like I did in CoS. The acting didn't round of the character.
Most of the plot remained accurate, but sometimes, silly things that didn't make sense at all happened.
Like Harry seeing Peter Pettigrew on the map. I suppose it was difficult to let an unknowing viewer know about the whole history of the situation, but this part could have been done better.
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002)
My favourite HP movie
The pace of this film is much better. It definitely has a strong flow compared to almost every other HP film, so much that it can stand alone as a complete film.
I believe it's because of Chris Columbus' excellent direction, and his established rapport. He managed to bring out all their characteristics accurate to those described in the book, and even if we don't consider that, they are just well rounded, realistic ones.
Harry's kind, brave side is continuously developed through the movie. Lucius Malfoy's cold blue eyes and cold words are perfectly delivered. Riddle's charming, perfect headboy character, too, is on point. Hagrid's performance throughout is outstanding.
In all the other HP series, there is always so much over acting just to add the comedic element, something not at all needed in this beautiful world of Rowling's.
However, one thing that Columbus did start that was not so nice is the merging of the two characters of Fred and George. They have their individuality taken away from them just to add a bit of humour, and surprisingly, the following directors follow this silly decision.
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001)
An ok movie.
It's got most of the important plot points from the book, but that's just it. There is very little flow, just situation after situation, so fast paced that it sort of becomes uncomfortable.
The casting is absolutely spectacular, Radcliffe especially.
Lady Bird (2017)
What a Girl
This film is every bit as funny as the trailer promises. Lady Bird is such an amazing, strong, quirky character and this drives the film, even when the storyline doesn't.
The Florida Project (2017)
Such a wonderful film
This is such an enjoyable film which captures the innocence of childhood so authentically. Everything from the childrens' behaviour to storyline is so realistic.
The characters are extremely well written with simply wondrous acting.
Yes Man (2008)
Enjoyable Simple Comedy
Good storyline, interesting characters. A very nice movie for a fun, non-witty but humourous film.
The Ballad of Buster Scruggs (2018)
Bloody hilarious
Quite literally. An amazing slapstick comedy, applicable for all ages. Lots of humourous violence, great acting and storylines.
The Shawshank Redemption (1994)
What a guy!
The reason I'd give this movie 10/10 is because of this brilliant character, Dufresne, who is a quiet and deep thinker. His pondering, resonating silence is felt through the film through Tim Robbins' amazing talent, and the viewer falls in love with him almost at once.
The beautiful, well drawn out character is one of my strongest fictional role models.
Se7en (1995)
Simply Outstanding!
This is the perfect thriller film which works on many levels. The whole script and storyline were very well done, and the casting was impeccable, except perhaps for Brad Pitt, who is highly overrated in my opinion.
Freeman plays his part exceptionally well, as always.
The villain is a very clever, witty psychopath, who thinks more than 10 steps ahead of anyone. Kevin Spacey, who I know is currently a shamed actor, performed outstandingly well in this film, with his sublte, slow, deliberate movements and menacing smiles. The whole movie being about him and his wrong-doings, works perfectly with him as the main character, a strong, intense actor of pure talent.
Alex Strangelove (2018)
A different and enjoyable rom-com
The characters and friendships here were very well thought of, and the parts were played very well, too.
The storyline was a nice change with a cool twist.