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The Exorcist: Believer (2023)
Alot happening and nothing to explain
I have to say, the movie was entertaining. After reading a few reviews I had 0 expectation but I thought it was not boring at all. I didn't think that the special effects were over the top. Great shots and I jumped a few times.
BUT. The cast was ok. Leslie Odom Jr was not great. 0 emotion. They could have find someone better for this character. Too much happened in the movie for nothing. I had lots of questions but no answers. During the scene of the exorcism at the end, I thought that no one who was there really helped to anything.
Also, how can the demon recognize the character of Ellen Burstyn? Her cameo was not necessary. Why in the whole world it happened to these 2 girls? What really happened in the forest?
Overall, the trailer was better for the movie.
The Boogeyman (2023)
5.5/10 - It was ok.
It wasn't bad but it wasn't good.
Except the nice cinematography, there was nothing about this movie that was original or refreshing. The cast was also okay.
Another movie were there's no lights in the house. Another movie were the mom is dead and the dad is trying to keep it up with his kids. Another movie were the teenage girls has a hard time in high-school. Another movie were the little girl can't sleep and sees a monster. Another movie with a psychiatrist that is trying to help the kids. Another movie that felt too long for nothing. Another movie with a fire at the end.
Overall, the movie had a few good jump scares and I was still intrigued by how it will end. It was just very cliché.
Killers of the Flower Moon (2023)
Scorsese did it again
WOW. That was fantastic.
What a time to be alive and experience once again an amazing movie directed by the 80 y.o. Martin Scorsese. The one and only. The best of the best.
I think everyone should watch this movie. It is an important story to be told and it's unfortunately very sad that all of that happened (in some way). I've learn so much.
The cast was i-n-c-r-e-d-i-b-l-e. It will forsure be nominated for a bunch of Academy Awards. The cinematography, the costumes and the score were perfection.
Of course the movie was very long BUT I only felt that in the last 30 minutes or so. Overall, there was no scenes that was too long. I recommend to be very comfortable while watching this.
Murder by Numbers (2002)
Not bad!
The movie was better than I thought it will!
I didn't had any expectations for this since I never really heard about it, the reviews are so-so and it came out 21 years ago.
BUT, plot-twist (including the end), I was captivated by the story and how things will turn out. The cast was fantastic (hi to baby Ryan Gosling!) and I thought it was an original and intriguing story. I could imagine a remake of this.
Of course some parts were a bit cringy and didn't aged very well. We can also see a few times that it was definitely a green screen behind the characters.
I recommend it if you like murder-mystery movie without being too complicated. It's definitely a movie you can put on a week night when you don't know what to watch.
Passages (2023)
Snooze fest
What can I say.... It was unfortunately very boring.
Of course the cinematography was outstanding and the cast was fantastic, but besides that....
I thought that the movie was very pretentious and was trying to hard to be like an old french wave movie. I simply didn't get it. It tried TOO hard.
The back and forth between his boyfriend and girlfriend was just so frustrating and made everyone miserable at the end. It was a waste of time for them and for us.
We can feel it after 40 minutes that nothing interesting is happening and that you're in for a loooong ride. It's not my type to stop a movie before it's over but I thought about it.
The Thing (1982)
7.5/10 - Incredible special effects and makeup
That was alot of fun. Very intriguing, good cast, amazing visuals and makeup and a brilliant score.
I wish the movie was a bit longer though. With the last scene, I at least expected a sequel! Surprised that so many movies had a franchise but not this. Cleary the Thing was still around at the end!
It reminded me ALOT of Alien. Same claustrophobic atmosphere, same type of concept with the aliens, just a different decor and cast.
I enjoyed it but my expectations were very high after seeing that the movie is in the list 250 best movies of all time. I know it's a classic and brings back nostalgia to alot of people but without the well-done visuals & makeup, the movie would be just ok.
I still recommend the movie to every horror sci-fi fan and I will definitely re-watch it again if I catch it on TV.
Night of the Living Dead (1968)
Aged like fine wine
I just watched this movie for the first time 55 years later after its release and I thought it was very good.
I loved the vibe of the movie and the cast. I was hesitating between the original black&white version or the color and i'm happy I choose the original version. The atmosphere is very spooky and I LOVED the opening scene. Iconic!
We can see also how this movie paved the way to so many horror classic.
Everything was well done. The movie aged like fine wine. It almost looked like a brand new movie in black and white.
I recommend this movie to every horror movie fan. A must see!!!!!!!!
Un beau matin (2022)
One of the best french movies of the decade
Wow. What a beautiful and emotional movie. I simply LOVED it. Cried the whole time.
Léa Seydoux proved once again that she is an AMAZING actress. What a difficult and emotionally-charged character to play.
I felt very connected with the story in some way even if I'm happily in love and both of my parents are together and healthy. But as an only child, there is always that fear of ending alone one day or that fear or being alone taking care of my parents if something ever happen (health related).
I was just plunged into the movie and it made me think alot, not just negatively.
That is cinema for me. A movie you will remember for a long time with an amazing cast and gorgeous photography. Bravo!
No One Will Save You (2023)
Original alien movie
Wow that was fun to watch! Very spooky.... I was actually scared in some scenes. It reminded me alot of the movie Signs (2002). The special effects were great. Not too CGI exaggerated.
I thought it was very original and I wasn't expecting the almost absent dialogue. Very refreshing and creative! Amazing performance by Kaitlyn Dever, I felt all her emotions that she had through the movie.
I was a bit confused with the end but after reading other reviews it made total sens.
I recommend this movie to everyone who is curious to watch another movie about aliens but made very differently. Worth the stream!
La femme de mon frère (2019)
Meh...
What the hell was that?
I didn't get the movie at all. Too pretentious, trying to be too artsy à la Xavier Dolan, dialogue that goes nowhere....
The shots were beautiful and the acting on point (even if it was a bit too intense in some scenes). But besides that...
The movie had lots of potential but unfortunately it didn't get where it should. The first few minutes were fun and intriguing, but after that.... useless conversations and a bit awkward.
Also why it's called La femme de mon frère if the girl was clearly not the wife of the brother (yet) ?
There's better French Canadian movie to watch. Don't waste your time.
Simple comme Sylvain (2023)
Quebec masterpiece
Wow. I enjoyed every second of the movie. Gorgeous cinematography, amazing acting & chemistry, original, touching, funny, beautiful.
Since I'm originally from Montreal (Quebec), I deeply felt a connection with the way the movie was approached. It felt so familiar to me and every character was someone I know in my daily life. I was so connected to the story and the atmosphere.
The subjects of the movie like social classes and feminine sexuality are also rarely shown in a movie the way it was shown in this. It was not pretentious at all, it was just meant to exist on the big screen. The shots were so original and creative....
I am also shocked to learn that this movie is not the one representing the Canada at the Oscars 2024.....shocking!
The last time I was mindblown with a French Canadian movie was when Mommy by Xavier Dolan came out.
I highly recommend!
No Hard Feelings (2023)
Very fun!
J-Law is hilarious. She's such an amazing and versatile actress. It just shows that she can do anything and also that she just wanna have fun in this role. Hopefully she will get a Golden Globe nomination in the comedy/musical category. The "kid" was also very good.
I thought that the story was very original. It is almost awkward to watch sometimes but it's part of the actual story. She's pretty and have all the confidence and he's awkward with 0 confidence. The whole idea of the parents is also pretty strange.
While watching the movie I was like: who thought of this story??? But this is why it's a good comedy.
Beautifully strange chemistry between the two characters. I really enjoyed the end.
I recommend if you wanna watch something light and original.
Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992)
Candy for your eyes
This movie is all about the visuals, makeup and art direction. It is one of the most stunning movie i've ever seen.
The story was okay and a bit confusing. Everything goes very fast. I will need to watch it again at some point. I didn't fully understand the character of Winona Ryder that we're seeing centuries ago and in the present. Is it suppose to be 2 different person? She's immortal and she doesn't remember her love story with Dracula? She didn't age all these years and her new husband is aware of that?
The cast was incredible. It is definitely an iconic movie to watch during spooky season. If you like theatrical movies filled with blood and sensuality, this movie is for you!
Stepmom (1998)
My favorite movie of all time
This is without no hesitations my favorite movie of all time. I think i've watched this movie at least once a year in the last 20 years.
It is simply the perfect cast. A-list actors. Beautiful story. It's such a comforting movie. It's gonna make you cry, laugh, sing, dance, think...etc.
I've always related to the characters even if the story is not relatable in my life. I just think that this movie is about giving a chance but also to enjoy every moment. It's a blessing being part of a family where there is love and where everyone gets along even if things can change, disappear or break.
Susan Sarandon and Julia Roberts gives one of their best performances of their career. Definitely Oscar-worthy performances.
A+
10/10
I will never forget this movie.
Rotting in the Sun (2023)
"Is it K or poison?"
I just loved watching this movie. Hard to watch in some parts but overall this is a modern age art film at his best.
It was such an interesting idea from the director to come out with this story. It's like a moodboard of the queer community but also about the difference between being a local or a visitor in a foreign country.
I wasn't expecting the twist through not even halfway the movie. The character of Vero is silly but also brilliant. Jordan is just being Jordan and we just love to watch. Like he said, he's a happy clown!
Between all the shots on the dicks, the Hitchcock mystery or the drugs use, this movie was very original and it just shows that you don't need alot of budget or material to make a movie that will catch your attention and made you think after.
It is also refreshing to watch a queer movie that is not about finding your identity or about love.
We need more projects between Sebastian and Jordan!!
An Officer and a Gentleman (1982)
7.5/10 - "Don't you eyeball me!"
This was a beautiful movie. Amazing cast and great score.
Before watching it, I really thought that this movie was all about a love story. But it wasn't! Yes, there's a love story, but it's also about strength, friendship, sacrifice and determination. Is it the best movie about all these subjects? No. But it's worth the watch.
It reminded me about movies like Top Gun and Full Metal Jacket.
Richard Gere had an Oscar-worthy performance in this movie (shocked that he wasn't nominated!) and well deserve Oscar win for Louis Gossett Jr.
Overall this movie is a classic and it aged very well. I recommend it for movie lovers.
Talk to Me (2022)
6.5/10 - Suspenseful drama
This movie with okay-good. I don't get the big hype around it and also to everyone saying it's one of the scariest movie of the year/decade??? It was more of a suspenseful drama for me.
Overall, the movie is worth the watch. A24 is just killing it! Very modern and intriguing. But the end felt flat. I also had a hard time getting attached to the characters (but the cast is great!) and for a 95 mins movie, I thought it was loooong. Too many conversations and not enough content about the hand itself. How did they learn to talk to that hand?
I just think that my expectations were VERY high after reading the rave reviews. Maybe in a few years I will watch it again just confirm everything that I just said.