A pretentious, clichéd, overly dramatic, and flimsy biopic that’s a textbook case of a filmmaker who is more in love with himself than his subject.
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“Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3”
Despite the film’s bloated length and tendency to embrace nostalgia without an ounce of moderation, it’s a fitting and heartfelt sendoff for the beloved crew of misfit mercenaries.
“Nightmare Alley”
Every element of haunting noir feels flawless on its own, but Del Toro brings them all together to craft a film of near perfection.
“Licorice Pizza”
A coming-of-age film that feels casually comforting, like a warm blanket of nostalgia.
“A Star is Born”
The soundtrack is admittedly fantastic, but there isn’t much else to recommend about this unnecessary remake. It has very little original to say, and it places flash over substance.
“Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2”
There’s not much craft nor artistry to “Guardians Vol. 2”, but it’s as good as the first movie and it’s still fun enough to not become a total disaster.
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