Phantasm (1979)

Un adolescent incepe sa observe comportamentul ciudat al unui angajat la servicii funerare - Tipul Inalt - si isi implica fratele in investigarea anomaliilor.

'Phantasm' e un film horror clasic pentru oarece motive. Pentru o perioada cand gustul pentru horror nu era prea cultivat, Phantasm a creat senzatie si a ramas in istorie pentru arsenalul neobisnuit si figura usor de recunoscut al lui the Tall Man. Ca poveste si joc actoricesc, este slabut si generatia curenta de degustatori de horror va fi cam dezamagita.

Regia:  Don Coscarelli      

Cu: A. Michael Baldwin, Bill Thornbury, Reggie Bannister, Kathy Lester

Rating: 6/10

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Phantasm (1979)

A teenager begins to notice the strange behavior of a funeral home employee - the Tall Man - and involves his brother in investigating the many anomalies.

'Phantasm' is a classic horror movie for some reason. For a time when the taste for horror was not very cultivated, Phantasm was auite a sensation and went down in history for the unusual arsenal and the easily recognizable figure of the Tall Man. In terms of a story/plot and the overall acting, it's quite thin and the current generation of horror lovers is likely to be a bit disappointed.

Director:  Don Coscarelli      

With: A. Michael Baldwin, Bill Thornbury, Reggie Bannister, Kathy Lester

Rating: 6/10

The Batman (2022)

Batman investigheaza crimele lui Riddler, un criminal in serie ce pare sa atace doar figuri centrale implicate intr-o conspiratie ce sugereaza straturi adanci de coruptie.

'The Batman' e cea mai recenta ecranizare a aventurilor preaiubitului erou. Reuseste sa atinga nivelul dorit de fani de atmosfera dark printr-un stil noir bine potentat, cu personaje bine puse la punct, cu un nivel rezonabil de avarii mentale ce explica indirect dar satisfacator felul de a gandi si actiona. Batmanul emo al lui Robert Pattinson se potriveste perfect cu mediul inconjurator creat minunat de Matt Reeves, imbinat delicat cu melancolia grunge a anilor '90.

Regia:  Matt Reeves      

Cu: Robert Pattinson, Zoë Kravitz, Jeffrey Wright, Colin Farrell, John Turturro, Paul Dano, Andy Serkis, Peter Sarsgaard

Rating: 10/10

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The Batman (2022)

Batman is investigating the murders committed by the Riddler, a serial killer who seems to be targetting only central figures involved in a conspiracy that suggests deep layers of corruption in the legal system.

'The Batman' is the latest coming to life of the adventures of the beloved hero, a first installment for a new reboot meant as a trilogy. The new film manages to reach the fan-desired level of a dark atmosphere through a well-put together noir style, with well-developed characters with a reasonable amount of damage which indirectly but satisfactorily explains their way of thinking and acting. Robert Pattinson's emo Batman fits perfectly with Matt Reeves' wonderfully crafted Gotham world, delicately combined with the grunge melancholy of the' 90s.

Director:  Matt Reeves      

With: Robert Pattinson, Zoë Kravitz, Jeffrey Wright, Colin Farrell, John Turturro, Paul Dano, Andy Serkis, Peter Sarsgaard

Rating: 10/10

Coco (2017)

Miguel traieste pentru muzica dar face parte dintr-o familie ce o respinge, si decide sa patrunda pe Taramul Mortilor pentru a-si gasi stramosul ce e un muzician de legenda.

'Coco' e un film de animatie din brandul Disney ce serbeaza mostenirea culturala mexicana intr-un mod artistic plin de muzica si suflet. Printr-o aventura fara plictis, personaje usor de inteles si placut, si chiar si cu un twist usor previzibil, 'Coco' te unge la suflet.

Regia:  Lee Unkrich, Adrian Molina   

Cu: Anthony Gonzalez, Gael García Bernal, Benjamin Bratt, Alanna Ubach

Rating: 9/10

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Coco (2017)

Miguel lives for music but is part of a family that bans it, and decides to enter the Land of the Dead to find his ancestor who is a legendary musician.

'Coco' is a Disney-branded animated film that celebrates the Mexican cultural heritage in an artistic way full of music and soul. Through an adventure without boredom, characters that are easy to understand and very likeable, and even with a slightly predictable twist, 'Coco' manages to touch our hearts.

Director:  Lee Unkrich, Adrian Molina   

With: Anthony Gonzalez, Gael García Bernal, Benjamin Bratt, Alanna Ubach

Rating: 9/10

Eternals (2021)

Eternals sunt o rasa de extraterestri nemuritori si cu puteri de zei ce au fost trimisi pe Pamant ca sa apere oamenii de inamicii lor antici - Deviants.

'Eternals' e inca un film de actiune fantasy ce are loc in universul vast ce este Universul Marvel. Povestea e interesanta dar doar calduta, dar e binevenita ca o schimbare de la atentia fixata pe nepatatii Avengers. Distributia e interesanta si variata iar interesul pentru o urmare e considerabil.

Regia:  Chloé Zhao   

Cu: Gemma Chan, Richard Madden, Angelina Jolie, Salma Hayek, Kumail Nanjiani, Kit Harington, Brian Tyree Henry, Lauren Ridloff, Bill Skarsgård

Rating: 7/10

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