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Simone, le voyage du siècle (2022)
Every aspect of this movie was excellent.
Every aspect of this movie was excellent. Cinematography, story, acting, casting, places to film, outfits - chef's kisses. The way they chose such similar people in different ages was incredible. And of course, what makes it even more special and amazing is that it was a real-life story. This woman, I have no words; she went through hell and back but still found sympathy and empathy in her heart to do all the noble things that she did. The way she helped in the Algerian case touched my heart. She's amazing, truly and very inspiring.
I love how they portrayed her personality as both strong and courageous, but at the same time, she would cry, she would collapse, and she hasn't gotten over her PTSD. It shows how incredible women are and how they shouldn't give up emotions for power; they can have both. We can cry and then rule the world. That's how it's supposed to be. Not only that, it showed how women's ability to feel and sympathize has so many benefits because if there wasn't this strong, kind-hearted woman in this situation, who would help the poor prisoners?
I loved her relationship with her husband; I'm so glad she found such a great supporter. But they didn't hide the fact that sometimes he can be selfish and can say things that are questionable. But the thing is, he never actually forced her to leave her work, and he didn't give up on her. My eyes still water thinking about them.
One thing I don't know if I liked is the transitions between the times; But it actually paid off at the end when I realized what she truly went through. I looked back at what she did and tied the strings together, and I was even more emotional about it.
Overall, an incredible movie. I will always be a sucker for a biography movie of powerful women.
Past Lives (2023)
boring and just didn't touch me.
I'm usually not this harsh on movies, and I typically enjoy anything I watch, but this movie was boring and just didn't touch me. One of the things I like about romance movies is my involvement in the actual development of feelings between the two main characters. However, in this movie, I got nothing. I had to convince myself over and over to believe in the "love" between them, but I couldn't. When they were kids, I understand that they liked each other, but there wasn't a deep dive into it to make me truly believe they had a pure, cute love.
I'm going to disregard that, but what's more annoying is how they brushed past their meeting after 12 years. I wanted more meaningful conversations, longer scenes that describe distant relationships, but they cut it short, and then they want me to believe that after another 12 years, they still have feelings for each other? Why? I just can't wrap my head around why they would still be emotionally attached. There wasn't anything there at all. And I hate the thought of what could've been because what makes you think that you will be happier with your childhood crush? You didn't even have a true adult relationship with him. The thing here is you have no idea if you are compatible enough to mourn his relationship and be sad about it.
I think her husband is so much better and shows her so much love, and she didn't even care or try to comfort him truly. The only one I loved is her husband. She was actually a really awful person for talking about a guy like that in front of her husband and saying, "I don't think that I'm attracted to him." What do you mean you don't think so? Girl, bye. And how she absolutely ignored him to talk to the other guy. I mean, my goodness, I hated her. The guy felt very desperate and illogically in love with her idea.
Anyways, I don't understand why TikTok would say that it would make me cry. I didn't shed a tear, and I'm the biggest crybaby ever.
Ce que le jour doit à la nuit (2012)
GOOD MOVIE
Really good start! At the beginning, I bawled my eyes out. I loved every minute and thought it would be my favorite movie of all time. I just have a soft spot for a dad that is sad and tries his best to give his family the life they deserve. OMG, when I think about Younes's dad, I get emotional. Younes is a person who went through so many hardships that I can't hate him at all. He's cold, he may not be able to love properly, but I see where his emotional barriers come from.
I liked the unexpected turns of events and the way Algeria was portrayed in the filming. But one thing I didn't like is how much blame was laid on Younes for absolutely doing the right thing. He messed up, okay, but even the mother is to blame. What's more, she forced him to promise not to get near her daughter, and so he did it because it just couldn't be possible.
Another thing is they made their love seem so deep when they didn't even spend a day together. I couldn't believe that all the sacrifice, all this pain was for a love that didn't even show up. I don't get it. He did the right thing, and to end his life with regrets like that, he didn't deserve it. At least he deserved love and compassion. Poor baby.