Cinematic Sommelier
7.7
“Worrying’s like a rocking chair. Gives you something to do, but doesn’t get you anywhere.”
This around the millennium renaissance of National Lampoon cinematic universe films were one of the wave peaks in comedic cinema. This is one of the strongest contenders.
Offensive? Absolutely. Inappropriate? Wildly. Still somehow delivers a heartfelt message about life and love and finding meaning? You bet. And with an amazing underground pop-rock soundtrack to boot!
7.2
What “An Inconvenient Truth” should have been. I suppose that’s what happens when you trust the messaging to an actual filmmaker. Alas, Oliver Stone nails it. A well balanced tone and narrative leads to a much more palatable presentation. The infographics especially helped illustrate the data in a way that seemed particularly impactful.
In short, it’s the story of how humans stumbled upon a discovery that could have either saved or destroyed us. Of course, we first used it to try and destroy ourselves, because that’s what we do. Then, we fumbled the bag when it came to using the positive possibilities presented by nuclear generation technology.
7.7
Turns out all of those unknown number calls and texts over the years could have been the love of my life… dammit! I knew it!
In all seriousness, this film is amazing. And not just because Celine Dion kills it. Intrigue, genuine chemistry, and a magnificent story takes this film from insane to incredible. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll think that woman you chatted with walking out of the theater could have been the one… Two thumbs up from Brett.
7.7
As the film will explain in the first frames, “a Finnish term that can be roughly translated into English as strength of will, determination, perseverance, and acting rationally in the face of adversity.”
It’s Finnish John Wick, and you DO NOT want to take his gold or be mean to women in front of him. In one word – BADASS. One of the tightest and most well crafted action movies this side of John Wick, and I believe will finish the year in the top 3, joining “Mission Impossible.” Well worth the watch if you don’t mind an obscene amount of blood and carnage.
7.8
This film was fun, and it was gorgeous to watch. It nailed it. Everything I wanted and more, but didn’t take itself too seriously and get lost in search of something more. Perfectly balanced. And, I mean… Ana Taylor Joy. You knew I’d be there to watch this one.
Brett Garten, Movie Extraordinare 