Reviews
Without Remorse (2021)
Poor
- No anticipation (uninteresting characters, approach to theme, ending)
- Little conflict (weak villain, no hero/villain parallels)
- Somewhat engaging (more plot than story)
- Somewhat entertaining (nontraditional voice is refreshing)
- Boring production (editing, scenes lack atmosphere)
- Super-genre expectations: Action
- My rating: 35%
I Care a Lot (2020)
So-so
- Good anticipation (Characters, ending)
- Good conflict (Hero/villain parallels, satisfying pathway)
- Unengaging (Plot over story, unsatisfying shape)
- Very entertaining (Pike is convincing, González is sexy, fresh voice)
- Boring production (Music, editing, needed longer Pike/Wiest takes)
- Super-genre expectations: Thriller
- My rating: 55%
The Great Gatsby (2013)
Good
- Great anticipation (effective approach to characters, theme, ending)
- Great conflict (proper villain with parallels, satisfying pathway)
- Not engaging (more plot than story, unsatisfying shape choice)
- Very entertaining (non-linear approach, DiCaprio star power)
- Professional production (but musical cues miss, lacks long takes)
- Super-genre expectations: Romance
- My rating: 70%
Crash (1996)
Good
- Good anticipation (effective approach to theme and ending)
- Great conflict (wild like-minded characters with parallels)
- Very engaging (emotion and personality over plot and shape)
- Somewhat entertaining (peculiar message with violence/sex/language/blood)
- Boring production (editing and music didn't strike my fancy)
- Super-genre expectations: Thriller
- My rating: 70%
John Wick (2014)
Good
- Good anticipation (satisfying characters and theme)
- Good conflict (satisfying pathway and villain parallels)
- Somewhat engaging (more plot than story)
- Very entertaining (effective use of violence and gore / Reeves star power)
- Professional production (could have used longer takes and smaller musical cues)
- Super-genre expectations: Action
- My rating: 70%
Twelve Monkeys (1995)
genre expectations: science fiction
Anticipation 0
Conflict 1
Engagement 2
Entertainment 1
Production 1
Total 5
Kôkaku kidôtai (1995)
genre expectations: science fiction
Anticipation 2
Conflict 1
Engagement 2
Entertainment 1
Production 1
Total 7
Batman (1989)
genre expectations: action
Anticipation 0
Conflict 2
Engagement 2
Entertainment 2
Production 1
Total 7
Scrooge (1951)
genre expectations: fantasy
Anticipation 1
Conflict 2
Engagement 1
Entertainment 1
Production 0
Total 5
Life of Pi (2012)
genre expectations: life
Anticipation 1
Conflict 2
Engagement 2
Entertainment 1
Production 2
Total 8
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003)
genre expectations: horror
Anticipation 0
Conflict 1
Engagement 0
Entertainment 2
Production 1
Total 4
The Babadook (2014)
genre expectations: horror
Anticipation 0
Conflict 1
Engagement 1
Entertainment 0
Production 1
Total 3
Inception (2010)
genre expectations: science fiction
Anticipation 2
Conflict 2
Engagement 2
Entertainment 1
Production 2
Total 9
National Lampoon's European Vacation (1985)
genre expectations: life
Anticipation 1
Conflict 1
Engagement 0
Entertainment 1
Production 0
Total 3
The Matrix (1999)
genre expectations: science fiction
Anticipation 1
Conflict 1
Engagement 2
Entertainment 2
Production 2
Total 8
Superman (1978)
genre expectations: science fiction
Anticipation 1
Conflict 1
Engagement 1
Entertainment 2
Production 0
Total 5
Hacksaw Ridge (2016)
genre expectations: war
Anticipation 1
Conflict 2
Engagement 2
Entertainment 1
Production 0
Total 6
Prisoners (2013)
genre expectations: thriller
Anticipation 0
Conflict 2
Engagement 1
Entertainment 1
Production 1
Total 5
Zombieland: Double Tap (2019)
genre expectations: horror
Anticipation 0
Conflict 1
Engagement 1
Entertainment 2
Production 1
Total 5
Like Mike (2002)
genre expectations: sports
Anticipation 0
Conflict 1
Engagement 1
Entertainment 1
Production 0
Total 3
The French Connection (1971)
genre expectations: action
Anticipation 2
Conflict 2
Engagement 1
Entertainment 1
Production 2
Total 8
Forrest Gump (1994)
genre expectations: fantasy
Anticipation 2
Conflict 1
Engagement 2
Entertainment 2
Production 2
Total 9
Gangs of New York (2002)
genre expectations: crime
Anticipation 1
Conflict 2
Engagement 2
Entertainment 2
Production 2
Total 9
Aliens (1986)
genre expectations: science fiction
Anticipation 1
Conflict 1
Engagement 1
Entertainment 2
Production 2
Total 7
Reservoir Dogs (1992)
genre expectations: crime
Anticipation 2
Conflict 2
Engagement 1
Entertainment 2
Production 2
Total 9