Brittney Leigh

I was crying throughout this film! It's stunning! And I am not one for musicals really. The emotion portrayed by Cynthia Erivo felt so pure. They built many real sets, had many skilled extras, costume design was incredible, attention to detail and symbolism throughout from the individualized fashion pieces, to the use of lighting and color. My one qualm is that the relationships among the characters was lacking, especially with Prince Fiyero (however a huge fan of Jonathan Bailey!!), It seemed like the relationships with Elphaba and Glina were but a few words and some eye contact as a foundation, kind of odd! Rushed/jilted relationships among most characters. I think this could be attributed to it being a musical however and it's less focused on a realistic depth that would be found a non-musical.

I didn't have high expectations based on the reviews, but this in underrated and perhaps somewhat misunderstood sci-fi gem. Tron: Ares has a surprising amount of depth in regard to life, emotions, consciousness as well as technology, AI, and consciousness. The 80's grid was so such a rad throwback to the original "Tron." It's layered with these themes, and also has incredible music, acting, and top-notch visuals. 11/10.

Incredibly important history. The silence breaks and pacing reflect how deeply engrained the trauma is; it's heartbreaking. I only recently learned about residential schools in the US and feel saddened that this history is not taught enough (or at all) in schools. Education is the basis for everything.

Brilliant metaphor for our modern world and current geopolitical climate. The world-building, set design, costume design, cinematography, details in sound & story, dialogue, and characters who all play small yet crucial roles in the Rebel Alliance and Star Wars Universe, it's just incredible and illuminating. It's also refreshing after the sequel films seem to have a been a wayward appeal to the masses, and about making money rather than something with more meaning. Hope they keep the soul in Star Wars, and also hope people are paying attention.

It showed the emotions of the soldiers; their fear and distress. A refreshing and honest portrayal of war, and a more in-depth understanding of the C-PTSD many veterans came home with. A real and raw war film. Recommend seeing in theaters.

Anyone who says this show is too "woke" is contextualizing our universe and societal constructs onto an entirely different universe. There's not such this as "woke" in this world. Judge it when the full series is released.

I cried so much. I loved this.

One of the most underrated films; A film about what it means to truly live.

My favorite movie. Let me explain why: I first saw this film several years ago. The first time I saw it, the best word I can use to describe it is “powerful.” I felt shaken to my core, albeit somewhat appalled/confused. It haunted me for at least a week. It took me a while to understand what I was feeling, or why. Honestly, I don’t think I ever can fully explain how this movie can make you feel. I will say there were no happy emotions associated with it, yet it didn’t make me depressed or cynical about the world either. Mostly, I couldn’t believe how this cinematic artform could evoke such a multitude of deep, complex emotions. Although it is fiction, it is a reflection of some of the brutal realities of our human existence. It’s a movie that makes you aware of the sheer depth of life. And we’re often afraid of it, but this fear is ironically how we end up in those dark places. We often tag “positive” or “negative” to emotions, but we are meant to feel a spectrum, and often in trying to suppress those we label as “negative” can lead to worse consequences. As an empath, this film was actually a catalyst for me to understand life on another level, and somewhat cathartic. To deem this just a “drug movie” is an injustice to its intent. Drugs are the vehicle, but the root of this film is clinging onto dreams and suppressing emotions. Each character has a dream, a life, and issues they are unable to cope with. As someone who is dreamer, a dream is hope. Without the dream, there is no purpose for each character. Unable to cope with their present realities, hanging onto dreams is all they have, and sacrificing the present moment for those dreams is what ends up happening. In a sense, the dreams become nightmares. Why do people succumb to addiction? I don’t have the answers , but I believe the antidote to addiction is connection. Lost connections to self, society, family, purpose, nature, is rooted in addiction. While hard to watch, it’s a must-see for anyone who has never seen it. The soundtrack is incredible as well, and plays an important role in harnessing the rollercoaster of emotions throughout the film.

Panned by critics, but, this is one of my all-time favorite films. I've seen it multiple times, and bawl every time. It's a great film because it has heart and reflects on what's important in life; appreciating the present, family, and the moments we share with others.