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Mad Max, 1979 - ★★★
So, I watched 'Furiosa' and thought, 'Hey, let's dive into the Mad Max universe!' It's basically a cop chasing down bikers, and George Miller was like, 'Who needs VFX? Let's just floor it!'.
#action
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Godzilla Minus One, 2023 - ★★★★★
It always fascinates me how a group of small beings can bring down a gigantic monster. This movie is set in post-World War II Japan, a nation already ravaged by conflict, and now facing yet another crisis: "Godzilla," hence the title "Godzilla Minus One." The film excels in showcasing the meticulous planning required to defeat Godzilla. One day, I hope to find time to play the game "SHADOW OF THE COLOSSUS," where you must fight and bring down massive giants.
#action, #drama
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Monkey Man, 2024 - ★★★½
Great work by Dev Patel. Hatred gives rise to monstrosity and evil, originating from ignorance, which is fueled by impatience and a lack of understanding of nature. I'll conclude my rant here.
At one point in the film, during "Monkey Man's" training session to release his anger on a punching bag, there are intermittent cut scenes for each punch. In these scenes, he expresses anger towards evil, individuals who abuse others (highlighted by a disturbing scene of a man aggressively hurting a woman), and questions through his punches. It is uncertain if this particular aspect influenced Dev Patel to create the movie.
Some scenes seemed surreal, like the fight club scenes; unsure if such exists in India. Mentions of Hindu deity Hanuman, a hybrid auto-rickshaw chase, and fights with crackers felt distinct.
#drama, #action
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Road House, 2024 - ★★★½
A wandering warrior hired to settle a dispute. Sounds familiar? Akira Kurosawa's Yojimbo or Sergio Leone's A Few Dollars More. In all these movies, one common theme is that the warrior has no personal objective or motive. He is ready to die fighting evil.
> I am afraid. I'm afraid of what happens when somebody pushes me too far. - Dalton#action