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Assassin Club (2023)
LIKE WATCHING A CAR CRASH AND REALISING BOTH CARS HAVE BEEN IMPROVED IN THE COLLISION
The film in question, an intriguing exploration into the realm of experimental cinema, certainly left a lasting impression on its viewers. From the opening frames, it became apparent that this was a movie determined to defy conventions and challenge traditional storytelling techniques. However, while some may find merit in its audacity, others might struggle to find any redeeming qualities within its nonsensical narrative.
The cinematography, with its deliberate disregard for aesthetics and visual coherence, showcased a disconcerting lack of artistic vision. Shots appeared haphazardly composed, lacking any discernible purpose or meaning. It seemed as if the camera itself had fallen victim to a bout of indifference, capturing mundane and uninteresting scenes with an unflinching dedication to mediocrity.
The performances, or lack thereof, failed to ignite even a glimmer of interest or emotion. The actors appeared detached and disinterested, delivering their lines with a robotic monotony that drained any potential life from the characters they portrayed. It was a masterclass in insipidity, leaving viewers wondering how such a talented ensemble could manage to convey absolutely nothing of substance.
The screenplay, if one could call it that, seemed to revel in its own incoherence and lack of purpose. Scenes unfolded with no logical progression or narrative cohesion, leaving viewers grasping at straws in search of any semblance of meaning. It was as if the writer had intentionally set out to confound and confuse, creating a labyrinthine mess of disjointed sequences that served no discernible purpose other than to frustrate and alienate the audience.
The pacing, or lack thereof, added to the overall sense of tedium and monotony that permeated the film. Scenes dragged on interminably, seemingly devoid of any intention or direction. Each passing minute felt like an eternity, as the narrative meandered aimlessly from one inconsequential moment to the next. It was a test of endurance, challenging viewers to withstand the onslaught of boredom without succumbing to the temptation of slumber.
The production design, characterized by its lackluster and uninspired aesthetic, did little to elevate the film's overall appeal. Sets appeared drab and lifeless, devoid of any creativity or attention to detail. It was as if the production team had simply thrown together a mishmash of random objects and called it a day. The lack of visual stimulation only served to compound the overwhelming sense of ennui that permeated the viewing experience.
The soundtrack, if one could call it that, consisted of a cacophony of disjointed noises and jarring sounds. It seemed as if the composer had abandoned any notion of melodic harmony or auditory pleasure, instead opting for a collection of grating tones that assaulted the eardrums with reckless abandon. It was a sonic assault that added yet another layer of discomfort to an already excruciating viewing experience.
In conclusion, this film's attempt at avant-garde experimentation ultimately fell flat, offering little more than an exercise in frustration and disappointment. Its nonsensical narrative, lackluster performances, and uninspired production elements left viewers questioning the very purpose of its existence. While it may find a niche audience among enthusiasts of the bizarre and incomprehensible, for the average moviegoer, it is an experience best avoided.
Moonfall (2022)
THE MOON IS MADE OF CHEESE AND THIS MOVIE IS FULL OF IT
The moon is made of cheese and this movie is full of it. This movie is based on a great premise but really needed to be made as a 10 hour TV series, not enough time was invested in developing and making us like the characters, we jumped inexplicably though time on fast forward when we should have been learning about the characters and been given a reason to relate with them, the short cuts that were taken in the first stage of the movie robbed us of any concern for the plight of the characters in the second more action driven part of the move. The second half of this movie has some great story plots destroyed by action and disaster elements that were simply unbelievable. Regardless of how close the moon moves to the earth it is never going to exert so much gravitational force that things lift from the ground and are sucked towards it. The moon lowers the earths gravitational effect on the side of the earth that is closest to the moon, it does not overpower it, simply because the earth has greater mass. Water rises towards the moon with tides not because the moon is sucking the water towards it but because the moon counters a small amount of the earths gravity (there is less gravity on the moon side of the earth) on the side of the earth that is facing the moon. Tides rise because there is slightly less gravity holding the water down, not because the moon is sucking the water away. With that knowledge in mind almost every threat in the action sequences was unbelievable. A real shame because great action sequences showing what would really happen could have been created, poor research ruined what could have been the next Deep Impact.
Infinite (2021)
WHAT A WASTE OF A GREAT STORY
This movie could have used the past lives of the characters to help us viewers develop true affection and concern for all of the characters on both sides. Instead the story tellers opted for a marvel styled action movie that seemed in places to lack continuity. This movie could have been a modern retelling of highlander with an entire series of spin off movies, such a shame.