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| Mini movie reviews by RetroRomper 11/24/2018, 7:32pm PST | ||||
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| High-Rise: great aesthetics (capturing that 60, 70s' motif from the costuming to the minimal labels on food) with a potentially interesting story of class warfare tied into fairly messed up cases of human psychology, is marred by disjointed editing, story, and fairly large plot holes. Unless you really like Tom Hiddleston or that Madmen aesthetic, I'd avoid watching it.
Into The Forest: Post-apocalyptic movie from the vantage point of the "little people," it takes this premise and really executes it well. The movie does become trapped into having dramatic events occur for the sake of keeping the audience's attention (which while believable given the circumstances,) and you may find yourself saying "cue next tragedy... Now!" Some of the acting could also be called a tad over the top, but overall its an interesting premise that flies in the face of regular disaster films and is well done overall. Oh... And Ellen Page makes out with a guy! L0L! The Farm: Wannabe horror porn that plays off the imagery of human captivity and forced servitude. Thin plot, somewhat silly villains, and a few random gotcha moments that are meant to serve as this films "twists." I'd avoid unless you are looking for a borderline controversial film that does look good for the most part, but is just a bunch of shock imagery (even more so than the Hostel or Human Centipede Films.) The Happytime Murders: Strong first and second act, but begins to fall apart in the third and then fourth, its an enjoyable watch for the dichotomy of the whole Adult Muppet tang. Mostly enjoyable, the worst parts of the sexual imagery involving puppets that act as a cheap chuckle that goes on for a bit too long. Worth a watch and a shame it didn't even earn its budget back. Leave No Trace: huge mind fuck of a movie that manages to accurately portray the constant unease someone (military or otherwise) may have with being part of society. More, the film manages to contrast this anxiety experienced by the main character, with others throughout the film showing how such mental illness can be normalized for one, but rejected by another. I'm still reeling from it and worth a watch, though it does follow the current trend of brilliantly produced, but more small scale, down to earth films. |
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Mini movie reviews by 11/24/2018, 7:32pm PST  You didn't mention Mischief Maker once. NT by 11/25/2018, 1:44am PST Re: You didn't mention Mischief Maker once. by 11/25/2018, 3:58am PST |
