Mauricio Iragorri

The French Dispatch is one of Wes Anderson’s most disappointing films. It still has all the things that makes his other films great like the amazing set pieces thoughtfully placed from scene to scene, interesting and intelligent dialogue from seasoned actors throughout, music that “works”, nice editing and stylized work, etc. Unfortunately, even having a lot of these characteristics in the movie, it misses the most important part of feeling. There are three different movies within this one and arguably they are in the wrong order. I liked the first one, but the other two were pretty much forgettable. The movie just seems like all of the things you love about Wes Anderson films, but mashed together to try and make a coherent movie. It’s not his best work but still worth watching for his unique film techniques. 2.5 stars

Last Night In Soho is a very neat movie. Not really horror, but more of a mystery suspense movie that pays off finally in the end with a decent conclusion. I liked the acting by both the main leads and of the supporting actors. It’s nicely shot with creative angles and techniques. Beautiful neon color shots and some good throwback scenes. I really enjoyed the music in this film. Some parts of the movie are a little cheesy but overall pretty good. 3.5 stars

Honest amateur review here. I’m a huge sci-fi fan but this movie just didn’t deliver the goods. Visually yes, but everything else other than the sound quality was mediocre. Over-used slow motion shots of characters and lands we have to wait forever to find out about in the next films…no thanks. The score by H Zimmer is actually laughable at parts with his overused ethnic voices that were distracting and unnecessary. Acting was ok. There just isn’t anything I find to recommend in this film other than the visuals and sound quality. I like watching movies where I actually have an interest in the main or side characters but no one in this was worthy of that. It is just plain boring and takes itself way too seriously trying to be epic. I had high hopes for this director after seeing Enemy (4 stars), but with Arrival (3 stars) Blade Runner 2049 (2.5 stars) and now this, I have lost that completely.