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Evil Dead Rise (2023)
Gruesome and entertaining
I hope for a similar experience of Evil Dead 2013 and oh boy dare I say this movie is even better. The plot is generic, however, this time the main casts are locked inside the apartment while the monster runs free, the feelings of being a prey the entire movie then finally fight back at the end is so satisfying.
The tempo of the movie is on point, you have abrupts, adrenaline filled horror scenes and also quiet, fake sense of security creating sequences all well blended together.
The music, the atmosphere are good too, they're more of supporting elements rather than the strength of the movie but nothing wrong with that. Although I'm a bit disappointed that the movie went with a dark and dread tone like the previous, thus it lacks the bit of dark humor and chaos of the 1981 classic
The characters are okay, aside from the demon running wild, they don't have conflicts on personal level, well tbf they do fight but it's just teenage squabble. I'd like a movie where the casts have infighting causing distrust and tension which the demon can take advantage. I don't connect much with the characters, so I don't really care what will happen to them. On the bright side, the demon actress had a great performance.
After all, if you're looking for an Evil Dead experience, this is the movie for you.
Xing lin yi yuan (2020)
Random Things Happen the Movie
The only explanation you are given:"It is because it is". Everything happens because it happens. The movie is filled with inconsistencies, bad acting and illogic.
Although, some scenes are actually quite scary, don't know because I watched it at 3a.m with room door open or not.
A piece of advice, throw your brain out and just enjoy the atmosphere of the movie.
Justice League Dark: Apokolips War (2020)
Flawed story but overall enjoyable
Darkseid doesn't live up to the hype created in previous movies. The only scary thing here are the paradooms. Powerful heroes and villains are nefted badly while the plot armor for some others is a little ridiculous. Raven and Damian relationship feels kinda forced. Superman and Raven duo deserve more attention. Characters like Starfire, Martian Manhunter, Hawkman,... don't leave any impression. Well, can't ask more in a 100 minutes animated movie.
But yes, it is really enjoyable with almost everything that makes a good animated movie. The force in every punches, badass fights although fails a bit short, beautiful art,... Not a rollercoaster of emotions it tries to be however the ending did touch me a bit.