You only win when you maintain your dignity.
“Green Booktells the story of an unlikely friendship between Black pianistDr.
It’s an enjoyable, feel-good story, elevated considerably by the charm of the stars.
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You have no idea.”
The movie tries to use these figures to comment on prejudice, butits approach is pretty heavy-handed.
The leads are all formidable performers, but the movie gives them woefully little to work with.
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The conclusion is especially absurd.
What a bleak mess.
Over the years, their interactions gradually shift from employer-employee formality to a deep, albeit complex, friendship.
Indeed, a few of them would even have been outdated when the movie came out.
They’re not even smart enough to be as evil as you’re giving them credit for."
5’Chappie' (2015)
Directed by Neill Blomkamp
“I’m consciousness.
That movie was an ingenious social statement and one of the cheekiest movies about contemporary South Africa.
As a result,Chappienever fully develops its themes in a meaningful way.
The original was one of the most distinctive takes on the superhero genre, yetFolie a Deuxisa major disappointment.
The stars deliver outstanding performances, but the film itself falls apart.
The movie also occasionally blurs the line between critique and celebration.
Some have speculated thatFolie a Deuxwas intentionally designed to defy expectations and alienate the fanbase.
While commendable in theory, this approach wound up pleasing nobody - other than, perhaps,Quentin Tarantino.
3’Unhinged' (2020)
Directed by Derrick Borte
“I’m sorry.
I’m having a difficult morning.
The flick is more interested in chase sequences than sociology.
All told,Unhingedadds up to a missed opportunity, full of sound and fury, signifying nothing.
And the legend will always be way more fun.
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He soon finds himself surrounded by prejudice, police brutality, and personal challenges.
He also received criticism for his creative liberties, with many finding the film to be frustratingly inaccurate.
It’s a big waste of potential, sometimes coming off as patronizing.
Claiming the top spot on this list is the infamously badBattlefield Earth, a misguided adaptation ofL.
Ron Hubbard’s already atrocious novel.
Few films reach this level of awful spectacle; it’s a veritable work of anti-genius.
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Joker: Folie à Deux explores Arthur Fleck’s ongoing struggle with his dual identity as he unexpectedly discovers love and unleashes his hidden musical talent. Set against a backdrop of societal unrest, Arthur’s journey intertwines personal transformation with chaotic encounters, leading to profound shifts in his life and the world around him.
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