Sasha Takasaki

I don't normally give movies so low of a rating, but this might just be my second least favorite movie of all time. And maybe that's for the sole reason that I absolutely cannot stand the main character. I understand that he's supposed to be flawed, but he is just so unredeemably annoying. I fear that this movie has ruined this actor for me. Of other characters, I had either no opinion or a very low opinion. The only characters that I could tolerate were all pushed to the side, leaving only the one-dimensional and unlikeable ones. The plot left much to be desired. Or at least the unraveling of the plot. Unbearably slow, with "emotional" moments that left me uncomfortable and quite frankly, a little disgusted. Only towards the end did this movie earn a second star from me. But it could not redeem what it followed.

Alright, I'll say it. I didn't hate this movie. I think it might have hit me harder if I was religious, but the values that were presented were pretty relatable. Also, I have to add that I really don't agree with some of the other reviews here. Jack isn't really deranged, and I wouldn't separate him so much from all of us regular folk. It's pretty easy to see that he's just as human as anybody. He's insecure. He's indulgent. He's vain. He craves attention. He feels attachment. He wants to be special. He wants to engage with others. He has a conscience. He has beliefs. He knows what he deserves and what he doesn't deserve. Just because Jack was natured or nurtured into having different desires than the rest of us doesn't mean that he's not human. We all like different things. It just so happens that liking murder is not that common. I didn't see this movie as being about a "violent sociopath" or the "mental degradation of a psychopath". I interpreted it as a story about a human in only slightly different circumstances than the rest of us.

I know that there are definitely people out there who wouldn't like this show. But if you ask me, it's the best thing I've ever seen. Every episode is a masterpiece. In fact, every line, every shot, every second is amazing. I have watched and rewatched Fargo over and over, and my world never fails to be flipped upside down. The first and third seasons, in particular, are just so insanely enjoyable that I feel like I'm going to have a heart attack just writing about it. (I don't really understand why people didn't like season 3, because I thought it was great.) You just can't help but root for every protagonist, and you can't help but feel giddy when the antagonists make another move. There is not a single forgettable character. And the actors are incredibly well chosen. The cinematography is beautiful. The music is perfect. Costume design. Set design. Makeup. Name any element of this show, and you can bet it's going to be off the chain amazing. I know it seems like I'm overhyping this thing, but for the right person, it's going to be a transcendent experience. However, I will leave in that season 4 was a little underwhelming. Not bad, just underwhelming.

Watch this movie through to the end. The beginning is a little bland, and the cinematography leaves something to be desired, but it's worth it. Despite the very short amount of time spent establishing the characters, I find myself identifying with them throughout each of their decisions. The actors are perfect for their roles, and Thornton consistently nails his scenes. The plot is simple, yet engaging, and there are really no plot holes to speak of. I don't think I'll ever get tired of this movie.

Good show. The first episode was a little off-putting, but if you stick through it, I think it's worth watching until the end. Some of the characters had their annoying moments, but their displeasing qualities all seemed to be in line with their past experiences or trauma. The story was engaging enough, and I had a good watching experience. The cinematography was adequate, the music was fine, and the actors were pretty good.

Let me start off by saying - this is a great movie for kids. It's pretty fun, and isn't too boring. But if it is to be taken more seriously, there are definitely some issues. If you ask me, the worst part about this movie was the characters. Peter, the eldest son, played the part of a strong and brave parental figure. Although he had his problems with Edmund, deep down, he just cared about the safety of his siblings. That's it. He's the kind of character we've all seen a million times. Honestly, he was my least favorite of all the children because he was given so much screen time, despite being incredibly predictable and uninteresting. Susan, the eldest daughter, was not given any kind of important characteristics, other than being "the smart one". She contributed nothing to the plot, and never really said anything interesting. Edmund, the youngest son, was very unlikeable. Which would be totally fine, if he was just supposed to be an unlikeable character, but they started the movie by setting him up for a redemption ark. He was really only fun to watch at the beginning of the movie, and he never had any real character development. The happy ending that he got didn't really feel deserved. Lucy, the youngest daughter, was by far the best character. She had a clear moral compass, and drove the story in the direction it was supposed to go in. However, even she felt pretty predictable most of the time. The White Witch was interesting enough, and although she was a very simple and straightforward villain, she was enjoyable to watch. Aslan was not quite as enjoyable, as his character did not live up to the amazing reputation that the movie set up. However, the actors all did a great job with what they were given, especially Georgie Henley, who played Lucy. The plot was kind of annoying as well. I left with a lot of questions. Why does all of Aslan's army immediately feel comfortable following Peter? And why do they trust Edmund? Why does Peter suddenly become experienced in the art of battle towards the end? How is it that the White Witch could forget the law that was written on the stone tablet, basically ensuring that Aslan could not die there? Why is Edmund suddenly absolved of all treacherous actions? Don't all the traitors belong to the White Witch? What was so absolutely essential about the four sons and daughters of Adam and Eve? It didn't look like they made that big of a difference on the battle as a whole. How did Aslan and the unfrozen warriors get from the White Witch's castle to the battlefield so quickly? Throughout the movie, the distance between the two seemed very large. The cinematography, visual effects, and music were all very good. The costume design was just fine too, but I wondered if they might have gone a little too crazy with some of Tilda Swinton's looks. In conclusion, watch it with your kids if you want, but it's not anything to write home about.

Great movie! I'm not all that big on movies with political messages, but I liked this one. At first, I was a little put off by just how aggressively anti-capitalist everything was coming off, but I think it came together well in the end. It was interesting to see the main character struggle between morality and self-preservation, and coming to the realization that his ideological pursuit of equality wasn't realistic. I thought the goal of the "message" at the end could have been made a little more clear cut, but it wasn't enough to ruin the movie. Very enjoyable.

This movie was great. I went into it expecting your run of the mill "perfect heist", but I came out with so much more. The characters were all different, which added interest and reality to the plot. The actors were perfect in their roles, and the narration from the real people was great. The cinematography and music also added a lot to the moods of different scenes. I loved the conclusion, with the doubts about Warren's side of the story, and the input from Betty Jean, the librarian. The message that this movie put out seemed different from what I usually see in newer movies, but still very relevant and important.

Despite all of the star power in this movie, I came away feeling pretty disappointed. The entire thing felt like it was written by someone who had a good idea for how to rob a bank, and then tried to write a movie around that idea. The characters were incredibly one-dimensional, and because of that, everything they said was uninteresting. Most of the plot twists were painfully obvious from the very beginning, and there were just too many plot holes. There were a couple of comedic lines peppered in throughout the movie, but none of them were funny. Not offensive or crass, just unfunny. Denzel Washington is a great actor, but his character in this movie reminded me of a weird, uncomfortably intimate uncle. Jodie Foster is one of the best actresses I know, but in this movie, she was boring and bland. And I'm still not clear on what exactly her job is supposed to be. Also, I'm usually not one to be too picky about soundtracks, but the music definitely wasn't working. I gave this movie two stars instead of one because of Washington's hilariously bad sped-up walking scene. Unintentional comedy gold.