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Churchill (2017)
Propaganda film that's inaccurate
The film lies about historical truths, I've seen people here complain that it portrays Churchill negatively, but if anything, it portrays him much more positive than he ever was. They even made up a scene where Churchill rides the London metro during the war and interacts with the community which is fictitious, this never happened but it's there to portray him as the people's man. Churchill was a stern man, he should be portrayed as such.
Un cuento chino (2011)
It could've been so much better
The film's beginning is a masterpiece, going through Darin's character's daily life dealing with bureaucracy and unpleasant folks is relatable and actually, really funny. It sadly only goes downhill from there. I'm glad I watched it but I could've just watched the scenes prior to the Chinese boy arriving and I'd still have the same experience.
Sen to Chihiro no kamikakushi (2001)
Mixed
Younger me loved this film, older me thinks it's fantastic but would rather watch something else. It's greatly animated and I can connect to it in more than one way. The film can be summarized as magical, it creates a world and even a society inside it. Truly a masterpiece.
El robo del siglo (2020)
Alright
It's a fun heist movie that's also a biography of a real life event. It's mediocre but fun enough to watch. The film suffers from a very poor soundtrack, mostly made up of what sounds like stock royalty-free music which breaks the immersion. The acting is excellent, though.
Pájaros volando (2010)
A very funny and enjoyable film that's simultaneously very poor artistically
Pájaros volando is a film that won't make much sense to foreign viewers. Its humor mostly comes from cursing and absurdity, which in theory gets old quickly, yet it doesn't. It's a memorable film that's just fun to watch but doesn't contain much substance, which it probably wasn't intended to.
Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations (2005)
Better than parts unknown in some ways
No reservations is essentially the same as parts unknown, but it feels much more authentic with a lower budget and a smaller camera crew that's much less experienced. If you're looking for Anthony Bourdain genuinely going somewhere and experiencing food and life there, then this is it. It focuses much more on food than parts unknown. However, it's less fun overall than its newer counterpart.
Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown (2013)
Always a fun watch
Anthony Bourdain: parts unknown is one of my favorite shows of all time, so why do I give it just an 8 rating. It's a very fun show to watch (most of the time) but there are some flaws to the show which are understandable and hardly ever affect the watching experience. Some of the episodes drag on for too long while others are short (If I remember correctly some are only half an hour while others are an hour or so). Some scenes feel dated, which is surprising since they weren't filmed too long ago but still, there are some remnants from the early 2010's which shows. I'm sure that it wasn't Anthony Bourdain's intention but sometimes it does seem like he romanticizes poverty. I also have a feeling that he makes some mediocre locations seem more exciting than overall "better" locations for the sake of giving a spotlight to places that are never spoken about.
Soylent Green (1973)
A well-made but slow film that's not enjoyable for everyone
The film is a classic but it's not one I'd like to come back to anytime soon. It is a bit dated and the film is slow paced. After having watched it a year ago, there's not much I remember-- the film itself is well executed but not necessarily very memorable.
Save the Tiger (1973)
A forgotten film that has much to say
This film is not one of the best films of all time, but it deals with important topics with great actors and a complex but easy to follow story that's still very much relevant. It's not a must see, but it's a fantastic film overall.
Joe (1970)
A hidden gem
Joe is probably one of my favorite films of all time. The acting is excellent, the plot is interesting and the themes it deals with are often unexplored, back then and specially now. The environment of the film is very well executed, watching it makes you feel like you're in New York in the 70's at the height of the Nixon presidency and Vietnam war protests. A must watch film for anyone interested in the culture at the time.
Taxi Driver (1976)
Masterpiece
Taxi driver is an absolute masterpiece and a classic film. The acting is genuine, the story is interesting and the plot is well thought-out however, it's not something I would watch again. It's a great film but it's not a fun film to watch and relax.
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022)
Eye candy
The film was so bad it's bad, not enjoyable at all. Watched the film with a group of friends even two who liked the doctor strange films and the person who liked it the most said it was just okay, the rest of us agreed that it's a poor film and a waste of time.