Monthly Archives: February 2020

The Invisible Man (2020) ☆☆☆(3/4): Terrified by someone invisible

Posted on February 28, 2020 by

“The Invisible Man”, which is the contemporary adaptation of the 1897 novel of the same name by H.G. Wells, will unnerve and frighten you for good reasons. While it was initially intended as a mere reboot of James Whale’s 1933 … Continue reading →

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Emma. (2020) ☆☆☆(3/4): Isn’t she wonderful?

Posted on February 28, 2020 by

“Emma.”, the latest adaptation of Jane Austen’s classic literature novel of the same name, is packed with a lot of wit, charm, and heart. Although it has been several years since I belatedly read Austen’s novel, the movie reminds me … Continue reading →

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The Gentlemen (2019) ☆☆☆(3/4): A bunch of gentlemen of crime

Posted on February 27, 2020 by

Guy Ritchie’s latest work “The Gentlemen” is a cheerfully twisty crime comedy film revolving around a bunch of comic criminal figures. While it is surely not that far from Ritchie’s similar previous films such as “Lock, Stock and Two Smoking … Continue reading →

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Color Out of Space (2019) ☆☆☆(3/4): A wild and crazy SF horror film

Posted on February 24, 2020 by

“Color Out of Space” is a science fiction horror film which is as wild and crazy as you can expect from its very title. Although it is not wholly without weak aspects, I will not deny that I was entertained … Continue reading →

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Frankie (2019) ☆☆☆(3/4): One day of a dying actress and others around her

Posted on February 24, 2020 by

Ira Sachs’s new film “Frankie” leisurely strolls along with its main characters, and I enjoyed that. Although the overall result is rather mild and aimless at times, the movie steadily generates small intimate moments among its main characters, and it … Continue reading →

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21 Bridges (2019) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): One eventful night in NYC

Posted on February 23, 2020 by

“21 Bridges” is so predictable in terms of story and characters that I could see its every move and turn in advance as your average seasoned moviegoer. For example, we have a cop hero with some dubious background, and then … Continue reading →

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A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon (2019) ☆☆☆(3/4): Shaun’s another adventure

Posted on February 22, 2020 by

Animation film “A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon” is as funny and charming as you can expect from Aardman Animations. Although it is relatively less impressive compared to its predecessor “Shaun the Sheep Movie” (2015) due to its rather predictable … Continue reading →

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Beasts Clawing at Straws (2020) ☆☆☆(3/4): Nasty and twisty

Posted on February 20, 2020 by

South Korean film “Beasts Clawing at Straws” is a nasty and twisty comic thriller about a group of seedy figures trying to win and survive. While there are surely a number of unpleasant and violent moments to make you wince, … Continue reading →

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The Last Full Measure (2019) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): Honoring a hero

Posted on February 16, 2020 by

“The Last Full Measure” attempts to pay a tribute to one brave young soldier who did an exceptional act of valor and devotion in the Vietnam War, but it somehow feels rather hollow while not presenting well who he really … Continue reading →

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To All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love You (2020) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): A middling second chapter

Posted on February 16, 2020 by

Netflix film “To All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love You”, which is a sequel to “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before” (2018), is a middling second chapter which feels rather flat and pedestrian compared to its predecessor. Although … Continue reading →

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