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Tag Archives: World War II
Shadow in the Cloud (2020) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): There is something on the bomber…
“Shadow in the Cloud” is a rather amusing mix of fantasy and war action film with some feminist touches to be appreciated. Although the resulting mix is not entirely successful on the whole, it is at least anchored well by … Continue reading
A Hidden Life (2019) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): A meditative resistance
Terrence Malick’s latest film “A Hidden Life” is a meditative drama film which calmly and austerely explores its religious/spiritual themes via the real life of one ordinary man who chose to stick to his belief despite being aware of the … Continue reading
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Tagged Family, Real-life figure, Real-life story, Religion, War, World War II
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The Painted Bird (2019) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): A gruelingly hollow piece of work
“The Painted Bird”, which was selected as the Czech entry for the Best International Feature Film Oscar in last year (It was included in the December shortlist although it was not nominated in the end, by the way), is a … Continue reading
Ghosts of War (2020) ☆☆(2/4): Soldiers stuck in a predictable haunted spot
“Ghosts of War” looks like an interesting hybrid of two different genres at first, but it ultimately lets us down a lot. While you may be entertained a bit by how different genre elements clash with each other for a … Continue reading
Beanpole (2019) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): Two women after the war
Russian film “Beanpole”, which was selected as Russia’s submission to Best International Film Oscar in last year, is a bleak and harrowing film about two women who are irrevocably damaged by their wartime experiences. While it is often quite difficult … Continue reading
Greyhound (2020) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): An average World War II drama starring Tom Hanks
“Greyhound”, which was initially supposed to be released in US theaters in last month but then released instead on Apple TV+ in last week due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, reminds me again of what a good movie star actor … Continue reading
Resistance (2020) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): A mime artist fighting against Nazi
“Resistance” looks into the early years of Marcel Marceau during World War II, and the result is fairly watchable while not distinguishing itself much from many other similar World War II movies out there. Sure, I am glad to learn … Continue reading
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Tagged Mime, Orphan, Real-life figure, Real-life story, War, World War II
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Jojo Rabbit (2019) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): An uneven World War II comedy by Taika Waititi
Taika Waititi’s latest comedy film “Jojo Rabbit”, which won the Grolsch People’s Choice Award when it was premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in last September, is a typical case of whimsical mixed bag. While it has some nice … Continue reading
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Tagged Comedy, Coming-of-age drama, Mother and Son, Nazi Germany, The Holocaust, World War II
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Their Finest (2016) ☆☆☆(3/4): Making a propaganda film during the World War II
In 2017, no less than three movies associated with the Battle of Dunkirk came out. While Christopher Nolan’s “Dunkirk” (2017) intensely focused on the battle itself, Joe Wright’s “Darkest Hour” (2017) observed the urgent political situation in Britain around that … Continue reading
Never Look Away (2018) ☆☆☆(3/4): A sprawling epic period drama
German film “Never Look Away”, which was nominated for Best Foreign Language Film Oscar early in this year, is a sprawling epic period drama about one young man struggling to find his own artistic voice during the most tumultuous part … Continue reading