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La planète sauvage (1973)
A great sci-fi
Although the duration is short, a great thematization and in-depth analysis of the setting, history and various social dynamics of the world in which we find ourselves has been created. The opening is immediately in climax and shows us a tremendous scene, which immediately introduces us to reflection and prepares us to see the following scenes with more awareness. The setting appears to be very strange, but I think it is to underline the fact that humans live in an environment that is not theirs and that everything they are normally used to does not exist precisely because they are subjected to a nature and a civilization foreign to theirs. However, the plot develops quite quickly and is engaging to follow.
Civil War (2024)
A small but effective anti-war attempt
Civil War shows the situation of terror and the brutal scenarios of war not in a distant country, but by bringing it directly to the United States to better empathize with the viewer. The development of the journey shows some situations that are not very well constructed but which are enough to highlight the degradation of the system's decay. The war scenes are acceptable, especially the climactic final siege. The characters and story of the conflict are not explored in depth, leaving a lot of questions throughout the film which leaves out many details that would have increased its veracity and therefore immersion in the context.
A Haunting in Venice (2023)
Poirot challenges death and the dead
A Hercule Poirot in the throes of a crisis of faith tries to escape from the ghosts of his past by moving to a beautiful post-war Venice which serves as a fantastic backdrop for the narrative, thanks to the fantastic work synchrony of Haris Zambarloukos and John Paul Kelly The plot is innovative: this time an old writer friend of the detective invites him to attend a Halloween party and a subsequent séance of a former opera singer to contact his daughter. This simple favor turns into an arduous test for Poirot, called to face his uncertainties, his fears and his profession from which he was trying to escape head-on. Already at first sight of the characters it is clear that they are well constructed, both on a moral level and in terms of the costumes and as time passes, especially during interrogations, we will get to know them better. All the events take place in a context that seems to put the protagonist in crisis, since the sweet and splendid Venice will transform into a dark and paranormal environment, which easily allows you to insert numerous horror scenes and narratives to enrich the film script.
In conclusion, expectations were fully maintained and Branagh demonstrated that the universe he is building has all it takes to remain in the history of crime cinema.
Top Gun: Maverick (2022)
Up to the first... And even beyond?
It is common to think that the second film cannot equal or even equal the first one, but Top Gun: Maverick is the example that this can happen. The plot of the film is well structured and the trend becomes more and more compelling. The special effects and the scenography in general were perfect, making the settings and action scenes something fantastic and overwhelming, all accompanied by a thrilling soundtrack. Tom Cruise's performance is worthy as is that of the other actors. The director also found a way to make the events of the first film fit together and influence the dynamics of the second in an apt and never banal way. Get ready to fly High in the Sky.
War: La guerra desiderata (2022)
Good try... but failed
A film that deals with a diplomatic crisis that starts from a news episode and which over time leads to an armed conflict. The film focuses more on social reaction rather than war stories, exploring the emotions and motivations of the characters in a dystopian context. The performances of the leading actors were very convincing and the dialogues well constructed. However, the script has some gaps and some stories go on too long. The final part is not very credible and forced. Despite this, the director manages to create an engaging atmosphere and to address important issues. Overall, a film that invites reflection and can be appreciated for both the social and the spectacular component.
The Consultant (2023)
A series that highlights the behind-the-scenes of large companies
You have to admit it, when you read the name of the great Christopher Waltz a great performance is to be expected, and it was. The series is about a mysterious sociopathic and mysterious consultant who becomes the head of a major video game company after the mysterious assassination of the CEO. The episodes are short and the events generate suspense as mysteries, background and intrigue are widespread. You have to be prepared for unpredictable moves of the Consultant, who often thinks outside the box for better or for worse, in order to do everything to change the fate of the company. And despite the complex and well-researched investigations into the identity of their boss made by Elaine and Craig (Brittany O'Grady and Nat Wolff) many details will be unresolved.
Red Sparrow (2018)
Impeccable Jennifer Lawrence in a complex role
Red Sparrow is a captivating psychological thriller film by director Francis Lawrence who, having already worked with Jennifer Lawrence on the Hunger Games saga, was able to make the most of her talent. The plot is well constructed and never boring, making it pleasant to watch the film, which deals with a Russian dancer who is forced to enlist in intelligence after an injury forces her to abandon her career. As plots and political intrigues follow one another, the protagonist will have to keep up with the risk of her job (made of action, violence and sometimes even seduction), also coming into contact with her American counterpart, played by Joel Edgerton. One may think that the film has something of propaganda but it is not so, as it focuses on the single moral decisions of the young spy in search of his redemption, therefore without a direct criticism of the rival Power.
Passengers (2016)
A film with many meanings
The film Passengers has been able to enchant with an apparently simple plot but which has added several impactful elements that have not made it boring or cheesy at all. It was initially the theme of loneliness and the depression that follows. This led the protagonist to make an ethically wrong but right decision at the same time, which had significant consequences. Once the protagonist has been awakened, initially determined to find a solution, she then seems to overshadow the macabre fate to focus on her relationship with Jim. When love blossoms, she is seriously offended and shocked by the secret that is revealed by an android, who in the meantime becomes a comforting companion for both, who knows how to give importante advices. The separation is canceled by an extraordinary event, which will lead to the collaboration for survival and which will make the feelings between the two protagonists blossom again. In the end then, when the possibility of being able to hibernate one of the two is discovered, the natural decision not to want to abandon one's other half and to accept one's fate seems right, since he can be considered happy alongside those you love even if in a difficult and utopian context.