Sanju

Words cannot express how disrespectful this movie felt. Mei lin might just be the worst character ever. She acts obnoxious, rude and selfish to her Mother for no real reason instead of actually having a productive discussion with her about what she is feeling. Twerking in front of her mother, is just the ultimate insult and antagonizing the Mother sends such a wrong message to audiences. The 'Bear' is a terrible metaphor who exists because....I do not know? Like the bear is this weird metaphor for puberty, I think? Mei lin always prioritizes herself then blames her Mother for her showing genuine care and regard for her daughter. This movie was clearly made not as a passion creative project that millions can relate to and find something meaningful from but to appeal to the rebellious teen Gen Z demographic, to show that they are "100% right" when they are probably 100% wrong. Again, this movie could have been salvaged with just one powerful conversation with Mei Lin and her Mother, and is so much less fun and relatable than Inside Out 2 which covers the EXACT same topic but relates to all audiences because it deals with the complex emotions one has during puberty. Anxiety maybe one of the best antagonists to a story. Again, this is a top 5 worst movie for me probably top 3. The message here is just so so so bad, I just cannot get over the fact that this movie was green lit and released, I am sorry.

The first Avenger film I loved! I'm not someone who understands the avengers lore and multiverses and I largely go to these movies as just fun rides with my friends but this movie was the first one that touched me on a deeper level. The fact that the movie decided to focus more on Family, trauma and loss and how that makes us who we are makes the movie an instant stand out. The scene where Barry keeps the can of tomatoes is so heartfelt and powerful because he knows that at the end of the day, he cannot have his Mother back and that he has to learn to live with that feeling. Because as Bruce said, that is what makes him who he is. Typically an avenger movie is a 3.5 for me, just a fine movie that I watched, and was enjoyable as I did so but this one was truly a masterpiece. I think this may arguably be the best movie of 2023 yet. It truly touched me in a very deep level. This is a casual viewer writing by the way haha