Four Short Reviews: Four New Films Integrate Captivating Storylines
Over the past few months, several new films have been making waves in the film industry. Below, discover four new movies that have wowed audiences around the world
1. "Dream scenario".
"Dream Script" directed by Christopher Borgli and starring Nicolas Cage, Julianne Nicholson, Michael Cera and Dylan Baker. "Dream Script" tells the story of Paul Matthews, played by Cage, and how he begins to appear in the dreams of people from his loved ones to strangers. After reading the article I knew I had to see it.
Ironically, Dream Script is Cage's dream come true. He is great in the movie. Over the years, Cage has starred in low-budget horror films like The Leftovers (2014), where his performance is mostly dull and forgettable. In The Dream Script, Cage plays a well-written character who has his own issues, but is believable in character and tendencies.
Aside from Cage as Paul Matthews, my favorite aspect of the film is the various dreams the other characters experience. Like the dreams, they are all completely random and connected except for the presence of Paul Matthews. This led to Matthews gaining national attention and fame.
However, over time, people's dreams about Paul Matthews turn into a nightmare when Matthews starts doing horrible things to these people, such as: torment them in various evil ways. Many are willing to see Matthews as a monster out of the realm of dreams. This destroys his life and worsens his relationship with his wife (played by Nicholson) and two daughters.
"Dream Script" is a perfect movie when the audience watches it without any expectations. Cage gives one of his best performances and the whole idea of the film is unique and works well in its execution. "Dream Script" continues to play in some theaters. I recommend everyone to watch it.
Rating: 4/5
2. "Thank you"
Thanksgiving is directed by Eli Roth and stars Patrick Dempsey, Addison Rae, Nell Verlak and Rick Hoffman. "Thanksgiving" tells the story of a serial killer disguised as John Carver and how he begins to terrorize the town of Plymouth, Massachusetts, one year after the Black Friday tragedy during the Thanksgiving holiday.
Roth made it clear that he is a big fan of the horror genre. Roth has said in interviews that he wanted to make a horror film that would give him the same sense of dread and dread after watching classic horror films such as John Carpenter's Halloween (1978) or Tobe Hooper's Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974). ) Where Thank You falls short is that it doesn't have to be as terrible as those two films.
"Thanksgiving" is more of a horror movie like the "Friday the 13th" series where it's cute and sometimes unintentionally funny while trying to be serious. Relying too much on hard jumps doesn't help either. The characters are poorly written and the film soon devolves into an hour and forty six minutes of grizzly bear carnage. To Roth's credit, the killer kills each of his victims in a different way, so at least there's variety without the audience knowing the killer's next plan of attack.
Another positive aspect of "Thanksgiving" is the acting. Everyone is doing their best, even if they have to play signature characters. Of all the actors, I liked Nell Verlak the most as Jessica, the main character. Verlake has great potential and deserves more recognition and role offers.
"Thanksgiving" is a film that succeeds in several areas, but there are many problems with the scene that make it difficult to recommend. If you like horror movies with gruesome murders, this is for you. For me, Thanksgiving is a movie I don't regret seeing, but probably would never have seen. It's just not my ideal horror movie.
Rating: 3/5
3. "May December".
Director Todd Haynes' film "May December" starring Natalie Portman and Julianne Moore. The film tells the story of a famous actress named Elizabeth Berry (played by Portman), who meets a married couple to research a film about the couple's past. Berry will play Gracie Atherton Yu (played by Moore), a woman famous for having a romantic relationship with a seventh grader when she was 36 years old.
"May December" caught my attention not because of the online trailer or any other ads, but because of the movement of hundreds of movies and TV shows on Netflix. Being able to watch what's new on a streaming service without going to the local theater is truly amazing. A film like "December May" cannot be shown on the big screen of the cinema. It's perfect for watching in the comfort of your own home while keeping you uncomfortable with the plot.
"December May" is a magnificent film that does not allow the viewer to move. What makes the film stand out is the performance of each actor. Portman and Moore are as charming as the rest of the cast. The film stars Charles Melton as Joe. Joe is a seventh grader with whom Gracie had an intimate relationship.
Melton does a great job of showing what a person can be like after going through such a traumatic and life-changing experience. There are many scenes in the film where the audience feels as if they are afraid of Gracie and worried about the people who come in contact with her. Simply put, Melton did a great job in his role. Another thing I liked about this movie was the commentary on the entertainment industry making movies about controversial topics.
There's a scene where Berry talks to a class full of students about the casting process for a movie. She states that she chose the role of Gracie because she has always been interested in playing characters who are considered morally grayer than others. It sparks a fascinating conversation about the possibility of making a film about a sensitive subject that will ultimately turn a profit.
May to December was absolutely fantastic to watch and I can't recommend it enough to viewers. If you have a Netflix subscription and have a few hours to spare, watch this movie. It's too good to miss.
Rating: 4.5/5
4. "Godzilla Minus One"
Godzilla Minus One is directed by Takashi Yamazaki and stars Ryunosuke Kamiki, Hidetaka Yoshioka, Minami Hamabe, Kuranosuke Sasaki, and Yuki Yamada. Godzilla is one of the most iconic cinematic monsters in the history of cinema. There were dozens of movies that were all over the place in terms of quality. Some of them are really great and some of them are just terrible.
Godzilla Minus One is the best Godzilla movie and I have no hesitation in saying that. The reason why it's great is not only because of the monster king himself, but also because of the human characters. This may be the first Godzilla movie where the director and writers try to create likable characters that the audience cares about.
There have been many times when viewers and fans of Godzilla have encountered hideous human characters that they just didn't care for. It's good to see that Yamazaki cared about creating good characters for the audience to look up to during their difficult times. I loved seeing the main character, Koichi Shikishima (played by Kamiki), experience the brutality of war and return home to help fight another threat.
This is where the film works very well. The Japanese were victims of the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, most of their cities and villages were destroyed, and the small surviving Japanese population had to start over. Near Shikishima, the audience sees a broken man. His family died, and he feels great guilt because he should have been a kamikaze pilot.
Shikishima is even held responsible for the deaths of others because he failed to fulfill his duty as a kamikaze pilot. Shikishima's character goes from beginning to end, from a tortured man who fought to escape an internal war to a man who has found a new purpose in life, which is to live again and be with the people he loves. .
I am very happy that this film was created by Japanese hands. In my opinion, none of the American Godzilla movies are good. I feel like they all stand out in their efforts to make Godzilla into something of a hero. Godzilla is a monster of mass destruction created by the Japanese. Let's leave that to the Japanese filmmakers. Besides, we Americans already have a Kaiju-like monster in King Kong.
Godzilla Minus One is the best Godzilla movie because it has well-defined characters, good scenes, a great soundtrack, and Godzilla as it should be, which is a metaphor for the fear of nuclear weapons. . If you love Godzilla and well-made dramas, then Godzilla Minus One is for you.
Rating: 4.5/5
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