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Joker (2019)
8.5? Really?
I give this film a 7.5/10 but only because the music, and Joaquin's wonderful acting. It was a good movie. I enjoyed a lot of the aspects of it. It contains a bunch of unneeded awkward scenes and I feel a good half of those scenes could have been cut. Yes we get it, he has mental problem. I'll admit tho, the end was one of the best scenes of the year.
Gisaengchung (2019)
Wasn't expecting this.
When I hear the words "A Korean film about class conflict" I think it's gonna be something stupidly pretentious and needlessly experimental. But no, this film is a masterclass in direction, acting, suspense, camerawork, beautiful scenery, and even comedy. I was on the edge of my seat the entire time especially nearer to the end when the stakes became extremely high. Not to mention, This film has the best montage I've ever seen in film. I did feel the peach thing was a bit stupid and it's dumb that it was a huge plot-point. Bravo Bong Joon Ho. 9.4/10
Saving Private Ryan (1998)
Beautiful
This is some of the best historical fiction ever put into film. Hanks, Sizemore, and Damon performed beautifully as well as every other actor's hard work put into this. This is perhaps Spielberg's most epic tale along with Raiders of the Lost Ark. It makes you just feel something else and is one of the best war films of all time.
Schindler's List (1993)
Oh ja
This film hit hard as hell. First off: One of the best uses of color in movies. The only times color were shown in the film were the little coat girl and candle flames. This film is not easy to watch but the payoff is beautiful. My heart broke at the end while seeing Oskar (Liam Neeson) break down and seeing Itsahk (Ben Kingsley) trying to comfort him. It was beautiful just seeing what everyone went through in this film.
The Godfather Part II (1974)
In some ways, better than the original
Now this film is in now way more iconic are crucial to the film world than the first one, but it doesn't need to be. It has yet another gripping and compelling crime narrative. I loved the sets a lot better in this, which is natural seeing as they had a bigger budget. I loved the Robert De Niro storyline and was not expecting it going into this movie, so it was a pleasant surprise. This has perhaps my favorite ending to a film ever, and many end scenes that can compete but it's hard to get better than this one.
The Godfather (1972)
Best film ever
I have no doubt in my mind that this film is crucial to the world of movies and the world in general. Every part was gripping, compelling, and emotional. I cared for every single character and felt for all of them individually. While watching this I placed sections into my brain for each character and started an emotional route for each of them. Even characters who seem as unimportant as Clemenza.
Ant-Man and the Wasp (2018)
It just stole things from the first one
This movie stole things from the first wonderful movie. The only thing it did different was give us Morpheus as a forgettable villain. No one was invested in either the heroes or the villain
Black Panther (2018)
Overrated, but a solid movie
This movie has one of the best villains of Marvel. He is compelling, his morals are in check, and the hero even turns over to his side in the end. It has great performances, but the effects are perhaps the worst in any Marvel movie and it looked like a PS3 videogame at the end
Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017)
Funny
This is one of the funniest non-comedies I've ever seen. It has a lotta heart, humor, and emotion. It's not as good as Iron Man or Guardians of the Galaxy in terms of quality, but it's still a fun movie and a must-watch for any Spider-Man fan. Keaton, Holland, Downey, and Zendaya, were great as well as the supporting actors like Favreau, Tomei, and Batalon
Doctor Strange (2016)
The most visually pleasing MCU movie
Unlike the Star Wars Disney movies, I feel like there is actually some heart put into these movies. While I may be wrong saying that, at least these movies are mostly good and entertaining. Doctor strange has yet another great cast of actors with Benedict Cumberbatch, Tilda Swinton, Mads Mikkelsen, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Benedict Wong, and Rachel McAdams. It has a pretty iconic end fight scene which is odd for Marvel movies. I'd say the end fight scene in this was better than the one in End Game overall. This was more creative than a bunch of people punching each other.
Ant-Man (2015)
Funny and emotional
Paul Rudd is a talented, un-aging actor. He pulls you in with his charm and humor until you're entertained for a solid to hours. Luis might be the funniest character in the MCU and this may very well be the most fun MCU movie apart from Guardians of the Galaxy. While having yet another forgettable super-villain, it makes up for it by having great father-daughter moments, great moments among friends, and great maybe-romance moments.
Iron Man (2008)
YESSSS
DAMN! I was not expecting this. This is a great, well paced, well acted, Tony Stark Pissless, and well filmed story. The first act with Tony in the Afghan Cave is among the best parts of the MCU. Yinsen was a compelling companion. Obadiah was a threatening villain played beautifully The Dude himself. I rank this the best Marvel movie tied with Guardians of the Galaxy
Iron Man 2 (2010)
I want... my B O R D
Some see this as a crucial point in Iron Man's story. I see this as a waste of Sam Rockwell, Robert Downey Junior, Don Cheadle, Samuel L Jackson, Scarlett Johansson, and- wait why is Tony Stark in a Formula One race? This movie was all over the place and the only purpose it serves is to give Tony a new source of life.
Iron Man Three (2013)
Better than Iron Man 2. But still in no way matches the greatness of the first one
I liked the idea of taking away Tony's suits for a good chunk of the movie. It shows that he can do a lot with not a lot of materials given to him, just like the first movie. I, like many people, dislike the Mandarin and feel like it was a waste of both Guy Pearce and Ben Kingsley. RDJ was great and a love seeing him act.
Thor: The Dark World (2013)
What the hell?
This was made when Marvel movies were really hit or miss, and this was one of the last misses before Age of Ultron. They made almost all of the characters unlikeable and the villain? I don't remember his name let alone his morals or motivations. Just another forgettable superhero movie that no one really asked for. If you're gonna have a movie be forgettable, at least make it fun in the moment, y'know?
Thor (2011)
Nah
While I like almost every actor in this and the director, I feel like none of them gave it their all. Kenneth Branagh has much more potential, Hemsworth has much more potential, Portman has a lot more potential, they all do. The story was messy, with an unprompted laser robot all of a sudden just blazing New Mexico. It was confusing at times. I did like all of the family drama though.
Captain America: The First Avenger (2011)
Another solid Marvel movie
This is among my favorite superhero origin stories along with Batman Begins, Iron Man, and Spider-Man. Red Skull is a threatening villain with his morals shown well. Steve is a compelling hero with his morals shown well. This is good as a romance movie, an action movie, and a buddy movie. It doesn't deserve to be the lowest rated Marvel movie on this site. Age of Ultron does
Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014)
Possibly my favorite action in a movie
Anthony and Joe Russo showed that they can do action, direction, compelling characters, and a gripping story. This is my favorite Marvel movie after GotG, it develops both Natasha's and Steve's character as well as introducing a new character, Sam Wilson, in perhaps my favorite character introduction of all time. 9.3/10
Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015)
A joke
This movie had so much more potential. Quicksilver's death was one of the worst deaths ever. It tried to make us feel for a character that we literally do not care about and the only true purpose it serves is to introduce Wanda and Vision and I guess build up Civil War, even though the events of the first Avengers movie could have done that.
The Avengers (2012)
Solid
One of the better solid, entertaining Marvel movies. Unlike the new Star Wars movies, I can see that some heart was put into at least some of these movies and wasn't pure corporate cash-grabbing. I enjoyed the chemistry between each member of the Avengers especially in the final fight scene. While I think GotG and Iron Man are better movie, this is still a top 7 Marvel movie for me.
Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)
Best Marvel movie
God I love this movie. I've started to like every Marvel movie a bit less, but not this one. This movie is great. Love Chris Pratt, love Zoe Saldana, love Michael Rooker. This is the one movie where they didn't have Drax be a walking joke and I enjoy that. He actually had personality in this. Best marvel movie 9.6/10
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017)
Fun. But not on the same level as the original
Kurt Russel was phenomenal in this, Chris Pratt was amazing, and don't get me started on Vin Diesel. Anyway, it's another standard, fun Marvel movie that's worth a watch to any casual movie viewer. Yondu's death had me in tears and I'd say it's the best executed death in any Marvel movie.
Thor: Ragnarok (2017)
FINALLY! A good Thor movie!
This movie in three words: A good time. This movie always pulls me in whether it be with the action, the comedy, or the vibrant colors. They brought in Taika Waititi to fix this trilogy and God knows that he did. I love just even looking at the movie poster. I can't look at it and not smile.
Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018)
Eh.
What can I say about this movie? It's a Disney cash-grab. You'll have fun watching this but the second you walk away from it you will most likely remember nothing. This movie doesn't stick with you. That's all
Rogue One (2016)
Less limitations
This is honestly a good movie. It has good acting, good actions, wonderful effects, and one of my favorite comedic actors Alan Tudyk. If you're a Star Wars buff who sticks to liking only the original trilogy, I implore you, check this one out