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As a mockumentary, Death to 2020 puts a satirical spin on the events happening throughout this year. The dialogues are witty and full of sarcasms, which are typical of British satires. For this very reason, some people who are not familiar with British sense of humor may not like this film. In addition, this film is rather short (running time is about 70 minutes) and so it is not overwhelming, even for people who may not get the jokes or those who find some of the contents offensive. Not a masterpiece, but definitely worth the watch!

While Margot Robbie is a good Harley Quinn, the character was not given enough arc. The plot was predictable and mainstream, especially due to lack of a strong antagonist. The main antagonist, played by Ewan McGregor, was not developed and hence did not add significant value to the plot story. Although some of the fight scenes were entertaining, the film as a whole was truly forgettable.

The Gentlemen marks the return of Guy Ritchie to comedy-crime genre, after almost a decade of absence. The screenplay was brilliantly written, with its witty dialogues ( mostly owing to Hugh Grant's extraordinary performance) and plot twists deserving the highest praise. Subjectively-speaking, the film's suspenseful atmosphere felt like that of Knives Out (2019), although The Gentlemen is more pacey and lighthearted.

However, its lack of well-choreographed fight scenes, while not a major issue, can leave a feeling of incompleteness. Nevertheless, it is still a very enjoyable film that will start your New Year with a smile.

Rating: 7.5