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And Then We Danced (2019)
One of the best movies I watched
I watched this months before, but I just can't move on from watching this movie until now. I had a chance to visit Georgia last year, and I kinda fell in love with it. But, I also know that like its neighbors, homophobia is prevalent in Georgia. That's why I was surprised that there's a film that features an LGBT+ character.
I like the visuals and its simple storyline. The actors also did a good job considering that this is their debut performance. The main actor perfectly showed and portrayed what a homosexual character's struggles are in a conservative country.
I also like that it has an open ending, but it's not like the other films where it ended abruptly and unsatisfyingly. And should I mention the last dancing sequence? It was done beautifully! I would love to watch this again.
Mulan (2020)
The original was better
I had to revive my account just so I can give a review of this movie lol. This is one, or if not my most favorite Disney movie, and I really had high hopes for the action film. Sadly, it didn't live up to my expectations.
Here are some points that I like from the film:
- I love that they give more importance to the "True" virtue by relating it to Mulan's storyline. The original didn't emphasize this much
- The setting, although still not accurate, looks better than the original
For the cons:
- The acting was monotonous and not that good. I get that Mulan's maybe an introvert, but the actress' eyes and gestures should show what she feels even if there are no lines. Like the scene where she flew from above with her sword. Where are the emotions in your eyes???
- The characters. I don't feel connected to the characters. I didn't know them, and the fact that there's no music to introduce them made me feel that they're just background characters and nothing more. Also, the sister is unnecessary. She was just used as a character who would ruin Mulan's encounter with the matchmaker lol
- The weaving of the story. a) The film did not highlight how the other soldiers got better in fighting. Not one died in the fight in the end. How??? b) Also, the story arc with the witch is kinda meh. It was just put there as an ornament, and not an important part of the movie. c) Her decision to go to war instead of his father was not highlighted at all. The scene just cut to her riding the horse with her armor on.
- The love story arc. It's a good thing that the movie did not dwell much in the love story arc of Mulan, but her connection with the new guy kinda seemed forced. It didn't feel organic to me. I just wish that they alloted more time for the two to develop feelings for each other.
Overall, the film is still enjoyable. But, if I were to choose which version do I like better, I'd still choose the animated one.