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Inception (2010)

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 It is one of the most thrilling and mind-boggling films of the past decade. It has remained one of the great action thrillers since its release. It has intense action and a stellar cast are what makes this film one of the most iconic thrillers of the past decade. It has a unique and compelling narrative that will entertain audiences for decades because of its thrill factor.  Unlike other films in the thriller heist genre, this film is unique in every sense of the word. The cerebral force of this film is unlike anything you have ever seen in a film. I have no doubt in my mind that this film because of its action, story, and intense upbeat score from Hans Zimmer, will win over audiences still to this day.  Not only does director Christopher Nolan make one of his best films, its one of the best films period. What Nolan manages to accomplish here is nothing short of amazing and utterly breathtaking. Christopher Nolan has made an outstanding film and its story is one that mak...

The Old Guard (2020)

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 Not many of the original films on " Netflix" impress me, but this one sure did. This film is one of the very few original films on the streaming service that is actually very entertaining. It has great action sequences and a confident lead in Charlize Theron. This film is one of the few delights to come out during the "Coronavirus Pandemic" that is actually worth watching. It may not win over those who don't like violence, but it sure will win over those who do like a good action-packed and violent film.  Based on a comic book of the same name, this film is a reimagined take on a new kind of superheroes. The work here is exciting and brings new life to the 2020 film slate. Director Gina Prince-Bythewood makes an undeniably exciting film in these challenging times. Her craft is as exciting as any other film of its kind but even better than some. It may be dark and disturbing but it's one hell of an action film.  Lead star Charlize Theron has probably given h...

Scoob! (2020)

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One of the most popular and beloved cartoons of "Hanna-Barbera" gets an all-new film. The ever-iconic "Scooby-Doo"  gets a new film that is just as loveable as you would expect. It has given new life into the iconic cartoon in this new film. It gives audiences a beautifully animated and downright hilarious film. Even after so many years since its debut in 1969, it has remained an icon in animated television, and now iconic in film. This brand new animated film is true to the legacy of the original show and I think fans of the iconic dog and crew will love this film.  Director Tony Cervone makes the film live up to the legacy of the original show. It is charming and overall fun that I think audiences both new and those who are familiar with the iconic character will enjoy the film. He makes the film as exciting as the show itself. The film is not only beautifully animated, but it also has an entertaining story. This film also has some adult humor that will go over th...

Gone With The Wind (1939)

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Based on the best selling 1936 novel by Margaret Mitchell, this film adaptation is nothing short of an American cinema classic. Since its release in 1939, it has remained one of and if not the greatest film ever. It also just happens to be the highest-grossing film of all-time with inflation. This Civil War epic is a perfect picture of the tumultuous time period and is crafted utterly elegantly. With it being one of the longest films ever made, it packs in a ton. Despite its controversial reception from today's modern era of film audiences, it still is an iconic film unlike anything in the history of cinema. It is a timeless cinematic gem.  Director Victor Fleming & Producer David O. Selznick's masterpiece of cinema is a true treasure of the cinematic arts. This film paints the biggest picture of the "Civil War" and its utter beauty is a sight to behold. The film is massively crafted. With its stunning sets and scenery, this film takes viewers into the era of the ...

Citizen Kane (1941)

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It has been considered the greatest film of all time by film critics ever since its release in 1941. I quite frankly have to agree with them. It's intricate and complex narrative is one of the most entertaining of all time. The Orson Welles classic is a truly American film. It's a film that must be seen by everyone whether you live the "American Dream" or not, this film is beyond imaginative and renews a human spirit in us that even the most successful of people among us have their demons.  It embodies the "American Dream" in such a way that it is as authentic then as it remains the same almost 80 years later. I have no doubt that this tale of the "American Dream" will remain that way for decades to come. Welles's creation is an extraordinary tale of the rise and fall of what the "American Dream" can be.  Iconic actor and director Orson Welles's first film is one of the most unique of all time. His vision of intricacy and bewilder...

Uncut Gems (2019)

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It's one of the most talked-about films of the past year. This drama starring Adam Sandler is beyond bizarre and strange, yet it somehow finds its way to entertain me. It's bizarre in so many ways that it somehow finds a way to entertain. It has something that Adam Sandler's past films have not had: depth. It's an intriguing film, to say the least, and I commend the Safdie brothers' direction and their writing talents, because, though the film is strange, it is a thoroughly entertaining film.   New faces Safdie Brothers direct this thrilling drama. This is the single most odd film I've ever seen. They are able to, despite its very strange and bizarre narrative, craft a thrilling film that entertains from start to finish. The duo writes with a crisp rawness of a burst of authority with excessive profane language, it is able to emphasize the emotional drama of the film overall.  This film is perhaps usual funnyman Adam Sandler's most poignant role to date. His...

Doctor Sleep (2019)

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It is the sequel to one of cinema's most thrillingly suspenseful films of all time. The iconic Stanley Kubrick's " The Shining"  from 1980 gets a long-anticipated sequel and is the second story from author Stephen King. This film 40 years after the acclaimed 1980 predecessor is just as thrilling and suspenseful, not by much, it still has that same thrill factor of the original film but it just struggled a little during the first half of the film.  Horror cinema has evolved dramatically since 1980 and the release of the Jack Nicholson thriller. With this direct sequel 40 years in the making, it has the same thrill and suspense factors just like the previous film, but I still think that the Kubrick original is slightly better than this sequel.  Director Mike Flanagan is no stranger to thrillers and the horror scene. He is better known for his work on the Netflix show " The Haunting of Hill House ". His take on this film is horrifying and lives up to the legacy...