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"Imagine if "Home Alone" grew up, got a medical condition that made it impervious to pain, and then decided to rescue a kidnapped crush by essentially becoming a human crash test dummy. Jack Quaid is fantastic as he takes every punch, stab, and vehicular impact like a champ, making you wince for him even as he's just shrugging it off. It's a good film for what it is overall. It's gloriously gory and surprisingly sweet. If you like your action with a side of "ouch, that's gotta hurt!" and a healthy dose of dark humor, then this one's for you. An 8/10 for making me feel all the pain so he didn't have to.

A commercial with Rick Moranis and Ryan Reynolds. Who wouldn't like it. Honestly felt good seeing Rick after his withdrawal from the public scene. Mint Mobile's commercial is a masterclass in unexpected comedic pairings! Reynolds, the king of witty banter, plays the straight man to Moranis's surprisingly deadpan delivery. It's gloriously awkward, with Moranis clearly phoning it in (pun intended) while Reynolds tries to drum up some enthusiasm for budget phone plans. The best part? Moranis's "Is it over?" at the end. Priceless. It's a short, sweet, and hilariously underplayed ad that makes you chuckle and kinda want to switch to Mint. A true standout.

Upon first consideration of this film, I had thought it was a wonderful adaptation of the book. It wasn't until I had gone deeper into the movie that I realized its significance, and how it is truly not talked about enough. The dialogue is both refreshing and quick. The directing is without a doubt superb. Additionally, Knightley and Macfayden do a wonderful job in their respective roles.

Of the many improvements shown in relation between the book and the movie that stood out to me in particular would be the stronger character development. The film delves deeper into the characters' motivations and emotions, particularly Darcy and Elizabeth. Their complex relationship is explored with greater nuance, making their love story even more compelling. Of course, because the story is based upon one of the greatest pieces of classical literature ever written, its sharpness obviously shows in the film.

What really made it for me is that the movie looks plainly amazing. The scope and cinematography were without a doubt overlooked in many respects. The filming locations are perceived and picked in perfect compliments.

Truly a must watch 9/10.