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Shazam! (2019)
8/10
Funny, stylish, self aware and amazing!
10 April 2019
The movie is very well paced and understands perfectly the hero. There are some tributes in the movie towards the old Christopher Reeves Superman films which is appreciated. I liked that the movie tried to make us feel like we're watching a comic book movie and that it was self aware .There were times they were actually making a parody of comic book movies. The acting is very good, Zachary Levi could easily had made the interpretation campy but he just hits every note and makes the hero feel like an adult kid perfectly. On the negative side, I didn' t liked the motivation of the villain because it felt like that his motivation was forced. It's just felt weird he would keep the motivation so alive from the point where he gets the motivation to do evil to the point he is doing evil, based on that reason alone.
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8/10
Deep, funny, intense and emotional.
6 April 2019
It's a wonderfull movie by my fellow countryman Almodóvar. A story about relationships and how they affect on our lifes. The pain of losing the love of someone, the struggle of getting over it and the acceptance of the harshness of life but on an emotional level. No problems with the pacing, the movie just radiates all over the film Almodóvars particular voice and style, the comedy is a portrayal of the most pure,deep and traditional spanish humour even if it's not a comedy at its core. If you look for a short film about those themes described and want to have a nice time then this is for you.
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Detroit (2017)
8/10
Intense, emotional and a must watch.
6 April 2019
This movie has a very intense pace. It's a story who had to be told and I believe that Directress Bigelow does it very well. In every frame there is something interesting going on and some kind of challenge. This gives a special feeling of how terrible things were at the time. I just have some trouble with the characters depth because it never really fleshes out the characters. Also some characters appear in a certain cliché way. You care and feel for them through the visual atrocities and because of the rejection of racism but not because you like the character on an emotional level. If you want to see a movie with a point of view and want to be emotionally moved then this is for you.
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6/10
Fantastic script,elegant but dragging and boring on camera
4 April 2019
One of the best Directors of my country but I will differ from the overall opinion on this one. To me it' s by far not as good as everyone says but its still okey. The pace is dragging and the last 30 minutes are really hard to get through. The script is amazing but on camera I feel that it doesn't work as good as the script pretends to( the end too, cool idea but doesn't feel amazing because it lacks of an emotional push). It felt very flat and lacked of a little push to make things interesting. Everything going on is just boring and not at all what you can call entertaining. The whole film feels like a movie and not as something real. Every character and situation feels cinematographic or theatrical and not real which makes me never believe in what I see, which leads to absolut inmunity towards the events.
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GLOW (2017–2019)
8/10
Amazing characters, funny and different!
3 April 2019
After the first episode I was already completely convinced. The characters are likeable, funny, fleshed out and given a very well done depth. You can't help but to completely adore the characters. The pace of the show also is very good and makes it not dragging at all which is appreciated. The direction and the cinematography is also great. Glow is just another hit for netflix. If you want to watch a funny show, a set of likeable characters, profound emotions and have a good time, then this is your show.
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Us (II) (2019)
6/10
Suspenseful, good but disappointing.
29 March 2019
First negatives: Bad execution of the idea. I have a lot of trouble with the execution of it. It could have been great but it becomes just a bitter disappointment. The mixture of drama with comedy doesn't work at all. The fathers lines are just out of place to me. It feels uneven. The positive things: Good performences ,well paced and very stylish . It has a voice,the directors voice is all out there and I believe Jordan Peele has to be on every persons radar because this man knows about suspense and horror. If you look for suspense, intrigue, the " Get out " vibe, then this is your movie.
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3/10
Boring, bad, forgettable and great performance by the cat.
21 March 2019
I went into this movie without expectations. I didn't liked how Captain Marvel was introduced into the Universe. It felt forced, like how can we turn this around? It was a too drastical apparition, it came out of the blue . So with this in mind I have to say that I really didn't like the movie.

I was bored the whole movie. The pace was terrible. There was no style in it, something to make you think that it has a mark or a voice given by the director/s. Like for example if you watch a Tarantino movie,you'll know that it's his movie without looking it up.

The actions scenes are very bad , Larson is really under her game but I believe its the fault of the mediocrity of the movie. The characters are not flesh out either. The hero is annoying and not funny, it seemed wooden too me. A very dry character who just reacts to other characters without bringing her own personality to the movie. There was also an over use of cgi who became very annoying. At times it also reminded me of the old Reeves Superman movies but in a bad way. The script was terrible too, accomplice of the mediocrity.

On the other hand, I liked the cat (by the way I'm a dog person)
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The Mule (2018)
7/10
Good movie and surprisingly funny!
17 March 2019
The movie has the traditional Eastwood feeling to it throughout the whole movie. It's a good movie but not one of his best. First the negative. At times the pace is a little bit dragging. There are times also by not fleshing out enough the supporting characters that it becomes difficult to really buy into the different problems the main characters encounters in his life . There are not enough moments to tell us that he really is in pain regarding his family or the life he had. Also there is an issue with some plot holes or decisions taken by certain characters who appear too drastical. On the positive note the humour is great, the main character is very likeable and very human. He's presented with a lot of flaws and also you get that he has seen a lot of things throughout life. I also really liked the different relationships he just makes with absolut naturality regarding people who you would not think that you could come to like them because of what they do. Also there is a interesting approach through Eastwoods character and Coopers character concerning the difficulty of separating a good and evil when the evil is maybe not evil but just is put under an evil situation. If you want to watch a movie with a complexe main character , about life , difficult to imagine and growing relationships who become impossible, see a less obvious separation of good and evil and have a good time then this is your movie.
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After Life (2019–2022)
9/10
Funny, moving and just a blast !
12 March 2019
I was sceptic about this show even though I really enjoy Ricky Gervais humor. I wasn't sure after the trailer if it would be any good. After one episode I was already on board and happy to have seen this show. Its profound ,it has a lot of wisdom of life transfered through absolut fantastic humor. Also the pacing is great and the episode direction is perfect. There were quite a few scenes I was emotionally moved. Characters are maybe besides the main character not well flesh out but through the main character you do get a general view of the other characters lifes, motivations etc. If you want to see a very good profound,funny and easy to watch show then this is your show.
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A Quiet Place (2018)
8/10
I have to calm down after this!
12 March 2019
I didn't expect anything from this movie. After the viewing I just have to say that it blew my mind away. John Krasinskis first directional effort and already a hit for me. The pacing is very well done, the tension and suspense is on a very high note throughout the movie. There were times I had really trouble controlling my nerves. The performences were strong too. There was maybe a lack of more character development too me. If you want to see a movie who makes you get nervous and who's filled with original ideas then this is your movie.
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Luther (2010–2019)
9/10
Amazing,disturbing and surprising!
11 March 2019
This show is amazing. The main character and the other supporting characters are very well flesh out and given very difficult decisions. They do take cuestionable decisions but that makes it even better. The main character is not the flawless kind of heroe but he' s complexe ,charismatic and very impredictible. The villains are absolutely great and disturbing ( also great acting from Ruth Wilson) . Its a very well directed show too. The pacing is very well done and I can't remember a flaw in this regard neither. I have only praise for this show.It just misses that little something for me to get the 10. If you want to watch a show in one view or might want to watch just a fantastic show with great performences ,great villains, also a less predictible story and a very great heroe than this is your show.
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Homeland (2011–2020)
8/10
Slow and boring beginning but evolves to an amazing show!
10 March 2019
A very good show. It has a very bad start in the first 5-6 episodes but from there on its an non stop amazing show. Very complexe and flesh out characters having this constant feeling of mistrust in everyone wich is done exceptionnely and probably the best part of the show. The main character is also very complexe making you unsure if you like her or not. She takes a lot of cuestionable decisions,has a particular kind of vibe and expresses herself in a way you never know if she's someone you like or not. By far my favourite character of the show is Saul Berenson the main partner in the CIA of the main character. The character is really likeable thanks to Mandy Patinkins wonderful portrayal. Its a slow burn kind of show so don't let the first 5 episodes get in your way because it could blow your mind away.
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Manhunt (II) (2017–2020)
8/10
Manhunt Unabomber , a very interesting show.
10 March 2019
Season 1: This show and the first season will not blow your mind away but it will make you want to watch it in one view. The pace is very good but at times it just goes to fast through the scenes which doesn't let you savour some fantastic moments( I was several times not happy with the editing). It's told in a way you don't get a feeling of suspense but one of constant interest which is very well done. It's very well acted and one actor in specific which I won't reveal who plays the Unabomber. I have to say the antagonist is very well flesh out and that's really appreciated. You come to understand how he thinks wich I love when it's well done. If you want to see a fast paced show with interesting investigations and procedures of enquiry and very well flesh out "villain" then this is worthy of your time.
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6/10
A movie which could have been great and turned out just good.
10 March 2019
I'll begin with the negative. The first half of the movie is very hard to get through. The scenario and the characters feel fake. I had the feeling that everything in the scenario was to nice and clean to really be real(maybe my imagination). The cinematography didn't felt right to tell the story because it was a too coulourful frame for such terrible problems our heroes confront. It felt like having an intent of making it a "friendlier movie". In the whole movie I didn't get the feeling that there was something at stake because of this matter and the deficiency of trying to flesh out the characters. We were told to like them but why should I ? In my criteria there is a lack of it, an insufficency of character development .

On the positive side, the second half is more interesting and the movie has a better pacing. They take their time too explain certain changes of decisions some characters make which is really appreciated.

If you like a nice movie to sit down with popcorn and want to just have good time then this is your movie.
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Capernaum (2018)
8/10
Capharnaüm : A interesting and touching take on the humanitarian crises.
9 March 2019
When I went into this movie I didn't know what to expect. I imagined a full on trial kind of movie but this movie focuses on how the different allegations are justified and how the situation derivated to the disaster it became. A very hard to watch movie because of its realistic approach to the life of those who suffered under war,humanitarian and the crises of globalisation. I feel the movie was a bit too long and that at times it went too much for the easy tear drop of the spectator. Sometimes there was either too much or not enough emphasis on the different emotional scenes. If you look for a movie to move you,with a political view, with great performances then this is your movie.
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9/10
Padawan,this movie creates passion which leads to the dark side!
9 March 2019
This movie is everything I want it to be. It has courage and takes a lot of new ways never explored in the Universe. I really needed a fresh new look into the Universe and the characters. Within the logic rules of the fonctionment of the Universe, Rian Johnson makes a show off of his writing and direction skills. I absolutely love the direction taken with Luke and the different characters who support him. Again Johnson doesn't only take the force to a new level but makes the arc of Luke even more interesting as it already was. Great interpretation and writing of Luke's character showing a deep knowledge of the material. Really well paced but at times the pace slows down in bad way on a little adventure of the new character Rose but afterwards comes the best part of the movie. Good and evil has reached a new dimension in Star wars. Watch the movie and celebrate the risk taken and let your mind go to a galaxy far far away...
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Paddleton (2019)
7/10
A minimalistic, funny and emotional movie.
8 March 2019
A movie with a great sense of humor who made me laugh a lot. A very minimalistic approach to a movie we've already seen a lot of times in cinema( Two friends and one has a big problem so we see them bond etc).No big speeches nor big scenes, except one scene towards the end. I really liked the approach to transfer emotions through details friends have in their all day rutine. It has a very good pace and the movie is self-aware of its limitations. If you look for a funny,profound and short movie this is one for you.
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8/10
Fukunaga did it again!
8 March 2019
A great Idris Elba and a wonderfull performance of the main character(Abraham Attah) makes this movie one of the best netflix originals. Directed and written by Fukunaga, this movie takes you on a ride through the pain politics and war can do to people. It makes you think about the world and it gives you a reality dosis of what goes on every day and nobody speaks enough of. It's slow paced, which pays of,because it drags you into the emotions the main character feels, and gives you at times a sticky feeling who doen't disappears until the movie is over. On the other hand, the movie feels maybe 15 minutes too long but if you have time ,it's a must.
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The Candidate (2018)
9/10
When a movie becomes a directing class of how to build up tension.
8 March 2019
This movie builds up until it explodes and lets you breathe again. Prepare to make some diving exercices because if you want to chill out this is not your movie. The portrayal of corruption is put on a very disturbing note and feels constantly hunting you. It reminds me of the best build up tension scenes along with for example Sicario (Denis Villeneuve) . Very well directed and very well acted , this shows what a talent Sorogoyen and Antonio de la Torre are. Probably my favorite movie of 2018 and my favorite spanish movie as of today along with Volver.
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Green Book (2018)
8/10
When fun helps in a serious topic.
8 March 2019
A very easy movie to watch. It's funny and at the same time it shows the problems of racism in a very subtle way. If you look for fun, for a movie who makes you think and who leaves you with a good taste in your mouth then add this one to your list.
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