movie review
Relationships-focused film reviews of tearjerkers, rom-coms, love lost and love found.
The Pale Blue Eye - A Movie Review
As the winter months set in, movie watchers may not be looking for more bleakness on the screen. However, "The Pale Blue Eye," directed and written by Scott Cooper and starring Christian Bale, may surprise audiences with its suffocating atmosphere of a bleak mid-winter. The story takes place in the rugged Hudson Valley of New York in 1830, with Masanobu Takayanagi’s cinematography capturing the gorgeous grayscale of the winter landscape, interrupted only by flashes of blue water and the uniforms of cadets at the West Point Military Academy, where the story is set.
By ZaZa Stories3 years ago in Humans
You People - A Movie Review
From the mind behind the hit series "Black-ish" and co-written by Jonah Hill, comes "You People," a modern take on "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner" that fails to impress. Despite assembling a cast of talented actors, the movie falls short of being an actual movie and is one step away from being a "Naked Gun"-esque parody of comedies that traffic in racial stereotypes.
By ZaZa Stories3 years ago in Humans
True Spirit - A Movie Review
"True Spirit" is a truly inspiring adventure that chronicles the journey of Australian sailor Jessica Watson, who in 2009, at the tender age of 16, became the youngest sailor to sail solo around the world. Her journey was inspired by the record-breaking journey of German sailor Jesse Martin, who completed the same feat ten years earlier, when he was two years older than Watson. Her determination and passion for sailing, combined with the support of her family and manager, led her to take on this incredible challenge after years of training and experience on the water.
By ZaZa Stories3 years ago in Humans
Jung_E - A Movie Review
Yeon Sang-ho, the director behind the hit film "Train to Busan," is back with his latest offering, "Jung_E," which is now streaming on Netflix. While "Train to Busan" was a nod to the works of pioneers like George A. Romero, "Jung_E" is a foray into the sci-fi action genre, taking inspiration from films like "The Terminator" and "Blade Runner." However, despite its strong start and impressive action set-pieces, the film suffers from a bloated and overlong center that focuses too much on discussing its philosophical themes instead of embedding them into an interesting story.
By ZaZa Stories3 years ago in Humans
An Inconvenient Love - A Movie Review
An Inconvenient Love is a romantic-comedy film that follows the story of Manny and Ayef, played by Donny Pangilinan and Belle Mariano, respectively. The film, directed by Petersen Vargas and written by Daisy Cayanan and Enrico Santos, has a runtime of 124 minutes.
By ZaZa Stories3 years ago in Humans
The Strays - A Movie Review
Netflix viewers were left gripping their seats with the release of the homegrown thriller I Came By in August, as it offered a dark and timely tale of societal divisions. The movie marked the start of Netflix's new UK movie lineup, and The Strays lives up to that promise.
By ZaZa Stories3 years ago in Humans
Carter - A Movie Review
Netflix has been introducing changes to its platform over the past year and a half, much to the chagrin of its audience. While the inclusion of advertisements has not been well-received, the platform has been gradually increasing its international television and movies, particularly Korean dramas and movies. Recent additions such as Money Heist: Korea, All Of Us Are Dead, and Squid Game have all been well-received, generating significant buzz for Korean entertainment. Netflix's global content holds a lot of potential and promise for the future, and August 2022's lineup includes Carter, Jung Byung-il's newest film.
By ZaZa Stories3 years ago in Humans
Troll - A Movie Review
Giant monsters have been a fixture in the film industry for decades, and thanks to Legendary Entertainment’s MonsterVerse, these colossal creatures have been raking in box office bucks in the West. It’s no wonder then that other producers are trying to get a piece of the profitable pie. Netflix’s Troll is one such film that capitalizes on the giant creature subgenre, featuring a magnificent beast taken straight from Scandinavian folklore. Despite its novel creature design, however, Troll falls short in other areas, namely in its predictable story and one-dimensional human characters.
By ZaZa Stories3 years ago in Humans
What is the word for the feeling of seeing people around you who are happy but you don't know why?
The feeling of seeing people around you who are happy but you don't know why is commonly known as FOMO or Fear Of Missing Out. It is a pervasive feeling that is prevalent in today's society due to social media and constant connectivity to others. FOMO can occur when we perceive that others are having more fun or experiencing more success than us.
By Word Weaver 3 years ago in Humans
