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6793026 · 04-08-2026, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by underscore

The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare [2024] - 6/10
It started off pretty good but then got a bit too Hollywood, which was a shame because the actual events it's loosely based on are very interesting. I don't like Alan Ritchson either so that didn't help.

woah, i didn't even see this. Alan Ritchson and Henry both couldn't save the film.. wow...

underscore · 04-08-2026, 04:48 PM

Their acting can only do so much when the writing is really weak.

6793026 · 04-09-2026, 10:36 AM

Wait.. so all the p0rn I've been watching had really strong writing cause the acting was amazing...I guess LOL

underscore · 04-10-2026, 10:01 PM

Caught Stealing [2025] - 8/10

It was a lot darker than I had expected, the trailer had me thinking there would be more comedy to it, but it was an excellent watch. The plot kept me guessing in a good way, at one point I had to pause it and figured I was likely near the end but was surprised to see I was only about halfway despite how much had been happening. They also added some realistic reactions to violence which was a nice change.

I knocked off one point because the title has caused me to have the terrible Janes Addiction song with the same title stuck in my head for the last couple days.

6793026 · Today, 05:27 PM

Hamnet - (which is actual Hamlet - interchangeable as per explanation at the first 10 sec of movie)
No one will ever watch this movie. It's Shakespare. Actual shakespare playing the role. It's different yes. It's beautiful as very rustic but it doesn't compare to Frankenstein.

The only thing I have to say is that Jessie Buckley did deserve best actress in the movie. She was so down to earth, so pure, so normal which you can feel her playing the role of a gardener.

She was competing with Rose Byrne, If I Had Legs I'd Kick You - total crap
Kate Hudson - Song Sung Blue - she did do VERY VERY well and she was a close contender.
Renate Reinsve Sentimental Value - did not watch yet
Emma Stone was good in Bugonia but was not as good as those 4 ladies above.

All in all, i can't suggest anyone to watch this. It's too TIFF / VIFF feel so I doubt anyone would appreciate.

As for director, Chloé Zhao, i only know her in Eternals and man that sucked. I'm surprised after all this she got a chance to direct and write this. Long story short.. I did not enjoy her movies despite it's artistic.