joelmulder96

This film reminds me of Uncut Gems. This is not because of similarities in film form, but because of the feeling it elicited. The feeling of unease and stress. I do not think that this is necessarily a bad thing, it just makes for an uncomfortable moviegoing experience. The main character is incredibly vicious and sadistic, but the manner in which Rosamund Pike sparks this character is horrifyingly convincing. I have to agree with some other user reviews on the aspect of the film's lack of likeability, because Pike's character is as far from that as possible. Knowing some story or drive of this character, or at least an extra dash of humour would have really helped with all the discomfort. At around an hour in, the film manages to pick up the pace, add some humour, and introduce a couple of new twists, which I really liked. And the film's costume design is very slick and stylish, which gave it a contemporary and appealing aesthetic. However, the pacing and plot are all over the place and the dialogue is really generic at times. Overall, the film elicited severe emotions and contained style, wit, great acting, and a couple of surprises. It's just a bit sad that the concept could have been explored better, the main character is so unlikeable, and the plot is often just all over the place. Watch to see what it has to offer for you, not for fun.

This film is 80 years old.

That is one fact about this film that continues to amaze me. Not just this fact, but the accompanying fact that it still stands proudly as a remarkable film. It might not be everybody's cup of tea, but the pacing and plot structure feel surprisingly contemporary. I was engaged in this mystery around "Rosebud" from the very start. I love how Kane's life is constructed for us as viewers through the stories of the people around him.

Old movies do not necessarily have to be slow or boring, and this film is a prime example of that.

Godzilla vs. Kong is an incredibly stupid film with so much nonsense going on, and it's exactly what I expected it to be. The dialogue and acting is downright terrible and the fighting sequences are epic. That's it. I really anticipated this film to be this way and I wasn't let down. I could actually enjoy it, because I knew what I could expect. Actually, there were even some surprising "elements of quality" that I could respect and enjoy even more because of my prepared mindset. The introductory sequence leading up to the title was awesome and excitement-inducing, there were some interesting shots here and there that caught my eye, and the overall manner in which it was filmed really brought out the grand scope of the film. In addition: Tom Holkenborg, aka Junkie XL, is a treasure for the film industry and a talent that The Netherlands can be proud of. The film's score is as epic and bombastic as one should expect from a Titan vs. Titan flick.

Go see this film on the big screen (It makes a big difference), have a couple of beers, leave your brain at home, and enjoy Godzilla vs. Kong.