Tag: movie review
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“Elysium” Review: An Amazing Sci-Fi Story… Just Poorly Told
Lately I’ve been way behind on my movie-going, but I had to see Elysium as soon as it came out. It’s directed by Neill Blomkamp, the man behind District 9. I didn’t expect Elysium to be as good as District 9, but I was looking forward to seeing Blomkamp do his thing: tell a damn good science fiction story. Elysium is very flawed,…
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“Serenity” Review: Coming Home to the Firefly Verse
Few movies make me feel as happy and at home as Joss Whedon’s Serenity. Watching that film is like hearing the opening notes of an old, favorite song and knowing that it will always be there, no matter what else happens in life, and even if no other creation ever quite compares to it. You…
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“Looper” Makes Time Travel Feel Fresh Again
Maybe this review is really just me gushing. I’m not sure. Rian Johnson wrote and directed my favorite film, The Brothers Bloom, as well as the noir drama Brick. He is one of the few directors whose work I follow, so I’ve been eagerly awaiting the release of his third movie for what feels like ages. Before I saw Looper —…
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