eudemonicnick Reviews

Life of Pi (2012)

A Deep Analysis of Life & Faith

[10/10 · 25 April 2024]

Life of Pi, Ang Lee's masterpiece, is about the role of religion in people's lives, its main feature & its main bug. It does it not through a boring plot & amateurish directing, but through a masterful movie making.

In 2013 "Life of Pi" was certainly the best achievement in directing, the best writing, adapted screenplay, the best achievement in cinematography & the best achievement in visual effects.

It depicts ups & downs of the role of faith in a harsh Darwinian world without you even knowing it until the end.

"Life of Pi" is sure a cinematic achievement that continues to captivate audiences.

A Rainy Day in New York (2019)

Excellent Metropolitan Comedy

[10/10 · 26 March 2024]

"A Rainy Day in New York" is a unique blend of wit, indeterminacies of life & intricate explorations of human relationships with a touch of caprice. Dialogues are catchy & humorous, moreover full of intellectual banter, often delving into philosophical ideas & cultural references.

With "A Rainy Day in New York", Woody Allen, one of the best directors of cinema, made another masterpiece. He has an unparalleled approach towards modern, metropolitan life which keeps you elated during the movie.

Timothèe Chalamet excels, Selena Gomez is charming and stands out in her role, Elle Fanning is funny, & the entire cast meshes perfectly with the film's genre.

Inception (2010)

Heist In a Dream

[10/10 · 24 March 2024]

The three most important features of "Inception" are:

1. Embedding manipulation of dreams in heist movie genre, 2. Presenting & defining multi-layered dreams, 3. Delving into existential aspects of life & emotional evolution of man in a dreaming context.

The masterpiece of Nolan also enjoys technical achievements of cinematography & visual effects, plus outstanding performances of Leonardo DiCaprio, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Elliot Page, & Tom Hardy.

Inception leaves you with a baffling approach to dreaming & enhanced awareness of reality.

Perhaps the best movie of Christopher Nolan & Definitely one of the best movies ever!

Casino (1995)

The Dark Side of Casino Industry

[10/10 · 3 February 2024]

A well-crafted movie with deep analysis of mob-controlled casino industry of fifty years ago. It masterfully delves into the world of wealth, sex, disloyalty & revenge.

Casino enjoys top-tier actors Robert De Niro, Sharon Stone, and Joe Pesci. Director Martin Scorsese has definitely shown his mastery in cinema with such a masterpiece.

Cinematography, editing & music are other plus points of the movie which add to the pleasure of watching the "Casino". Last but not least is the perfect screenplay with just right amount of twists & turns.

I recommend watching this movie if your mind is at ease & you have nothing to worry about.

Pulp Fiction (1994)

The Epitome of Cinema

[10/10 · 28 January 2024]

The movie is so captivating that i have watched it many times in the past three decades.

Here are the most important achievements of Pulp Fiction:

non-linear storytelling, memorable events, witty dialogues, well-chosen music, suspension & thrill, fascinating characters, dark humor, intense violence, vivid colors, exaggerated camera angles, ensemble cast & brilliant directing.

The masterpiece that Quentin Tarantino created has suddenness as its crown jewel. The audience is totally unable to guess what will happen in the next scene, which makes him/her engaged in the events in an unprecedented way.