Yep, this is definitely the best-looking and sounding movie I've ever seen. Just an absolute juggernaut on all levels of filmmaking. A sequel that not only manages to stay true to the original without failing to be its own beast but also enhances it greatly. While not my favorite movie from Villeneuve (that title still belongs to Prisoners), it certainly is the biggest and most grandiose achievement of his career.
There is just something about the tone and vibrancy of all characters, no matter the screen time, that captures the tone of the comics it's adapting better than the rest of this genre, despite not having the benefit of featuring a gallery of other superheroes. Not having rights to any other superheroes was more a gift than a curse for this allowed the story to focus 100% on the character of Peter Parker, without any unnecessary distractions on behalf of…
I'm not going there to die.
I'm going to find out if I'm really alive.
Where do I start? Let's get this out of the way; Cowboy Bebop is a damn cool show. Everything about it, from the aesthetic and music, to Spike's demeanor and stylish montages, feels cool.
The show doesn't rely on a long, overarching storyline for the most part. Every episode features an adventure unrelated to the previous one. These episodes might come off as...inconsequential? Insignificant? For the…
Underappreciated masterpiece.
I watched the first 30 minutes of The Godfather and fell asleep.
This movie, on the other hand, was an emotional ride throughout. It blends the styles of Tarantino's writing, Nolan's directing and Deakins' cinematography, which results in a timeless classic that continues to influence cinema in so many ways.
11/10.