Joy DuVivre

Appalling and disgusting! Some scenes were unnecessary and seem to exist solely for their shock value and gross exploitation of female nudity. I avoided this movie like the plague (because it is a plague the audience cannot free themselves from), but my partner convinced me to watch it, and I wasted my time hate-watching it. Sure, kudos to the performances and cinematography, but come on now! Really? How come only the people like the ones involved in its writing and production always get money to keep recycling the same old stories, with the same beaten up narratives and archetypes like the “fair maiden” whose ultimate sacrifice is the “redemption” of them all? The movie is not only boring overall, but it's also a weird blend of horror, soft-porn, and the perpetuation of this victim-blaming shtick. The supposed allegory of purity/innocence VS evil/darkness does nothing in this day and age, full of never-ending sexual violence in every corner of the internet. Why do we still have stories where sexual violence against children and mistreatment of the traumatized adult have to end up with the victim bearing the burden of it alone and then dying as the only way to get justice and peace? That was not personal agency or feminine empowerment. Don’t you all have better stories to share? I’m so tired of these screenwriters, directors, and film producers continuously normalizing this evil and parasitic behavior of exploitation of the naked female bodies being sexually possessed by revolting creatures. You are Nosferatu, and it’s nefariousness!

It's a must-watch! Elio is astounding and surprisingly positive from beginning to end. The film tackles themes of loss, the search for belonging, friendship, and familial love against a colorful background of outer space and the thrilling enthusiasm of a kid. I, too, want to be beamed up to the Communiverse —Elio is so lucky. I haven't felt this tenderness for a movie in a long time. It hits home. Especially for us, waiting for a ride from the peaceful, kind, and compassionate aliens! Haha

The movie's premise was promising, creating an expectation for amusing, awkward moments between childhood sweethearts separated by life circumstances and reunited in the most cringeworthy situation. I actually liked the story's uncommon twists, which were pleasantly surprising. Unfortunately, Lindsay Lohan and Ian Harding's relationship is devoid of romantic chemistry, and every other character feels stale, like the last cookie in an empty pantry you eat because you're already at it—Christmas Hallmark-style movies have that grip. It is one hour and forty-ish minutes of slow-motion boredom! Kristin Chenoweth was the reason I gave it a shot; she is consistently an absolute comedic gem, but with that weak writing, she could have only done so much as the perfectionist and unbearable future mother-in-law. To summarize, it is a lukewarm rom-com, ideal to play as a background sound while doing something else, but I digress! I can't believe Lohan is only 38—she looks like Sharon Stone at 47. Avoid fillers like the plague, girls! Still, she did not stop being gorgeous hot ginger, Hollywood's dream girl of the early 2000s, but I miss her cute eyebrow expressions.

It’s a MUST WATCH! Full of gore, classic vampire canon, and allegories (if you know, you know), this film is intense, passionate, and fierce. Michael B. Jordan is absolutely delicious to watch while playing two emotionally different characters, however, similar enough as twin siblings can be. The main cast shines like a supernova! It’s a movie infused with Blackxcelence. Ryan Coogler ate it and left no crumbs! P.S.: watch the credits until the end ;)

This movie is awesome. I loved the premise of a seemingly contemporary dystopian world where people get paired based on the same attributes. Léa Seydoux plays a super hot and intense antagonist to Collin Farrel and Rachel Weisz's quirky characters.

It's a weird movie with a weird sense of humor, a weird aesthetic, and a weird storyline. Yorgos definitely has a thing for Emma Stone performing torrid sex scenes in all the films they work together —but to each their own. The cast, in general, was brilliant. There's a sense of ease from the actors performing odd scenes, which makes it enjoyable.

It has a compelling story, wonderful performances, and interesting twists. I'm glad I finally decided to watch it. If you are into fairy and forest entity myths, it's a must-watch. For me, it had a good pace.

I was pleasantly surprised with the story and the character arc portrayed by Zellweger. The end truly moved me. It is an endearing story of family unity to overcome difficulties and choose each other. It is centered on a woman recognizing her power and strength beyond being married or finding a husband. It is a very dynamic film, fun to watch, and the wardrobe is absolutely fabulous

It has a terrific cast, beautiful cinematography, and gorgeous locations, but the movie is extremely slow and a little meh. It took me forever to pick up and have a sense of direction about the plot. More than half the film is a character set-up. Only by the end, everything unravels in a surprising and satisfying way that makes this movie be labeled a thriller. The entire story feels like an allegory I have yet to decipher.

Excellent show, for all ages. The Common Sense Media description “Strong heroine, positive messages make great fantasy series” and its score of 5/5 is spot on! I wouldn't be able to summarise it better. The Legend of Korra isn't only a strong heroine in a world we know already from Avatar: The Last Airbender. She is the new Avatar who has completely different and more complex issues at hand. She isn't only older than the previous Avatar in her story, but she also has to deal with older teenage issues like self-discovery, love entanglements, and understanding the world as it is. It also gives an impeccable journey through severe trauma, injury, and the hardships of recovering from it and healing. This is not a sequel of the shows that precede it. LoK is its own show and a 10/10 on its own if I had to rate it.