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daisukereds

Joined Jun 2011
I’m passionate about storytelling, which means I tend to critique scripts sharply, especially given how much I’ve seen over the years.

Does the craft become less gratifying because we indulge in it so often? Maybe. My sensibilities have certainly dulled over time, and it's harder not to compare new releases to old entries we hold dear. Even more elusive is the thrill of seeing something done brilliantly for the first time. Still, I try to keep an open mind, but reviewing based on my enjoyment first and their intention second. No film gets a perfect 10, much less a 0. Perfection is unreachable, and by that same logic, no effort should be dismissed. There’s always a little something worth appreciating.. finding nuggets of gold in unexpected places! A intriguing camera trick, the chemistry between two actors, a magical moment that exceeds expectations or the rare film that completely blows you away. I never forget I haven’t seen it all yet.

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Out of Africa
7.26
Out of Africa
Heidi
7.18
Heidi
Once Upon a Time in the West
8.57
Once Upon a Time in the West
The Shadow's Edge
7.36
The Shadow's Edge
Got Milk
8.05
Got Milk
Ran
8.27
Ran
Small Soldiers
6.36
Small Soldiers
Zathura: A Space Adventure
6.36
Zathura: A Space Adventure
Glory
7.86
Glory
Before Sunrise
8.16
Before Sunrise
Frankenstein
7.56
Frankenstein
Black Widow
6.47
Black Widow
A Tree of Palme
6.55
A Tree of Palme
Free Guy
7.14
Free Guy
Cats
2.82
Cats
Fool's Gold
5.75
Fool's Gold
George of the Jungle
6.77
George of the Jungle
The Bubble
4.73
The Bubble
George of the Jungle
5.66
George of the Jungle
Happy Together
7.75
Happy Together
The Family Plan 2
5.65
The Family Plan 2
Please, Carol
8.25
Please, Carol
Robin Hood
6.36
Robin Hood
I See Him
7.36
I See Him
Legal Eagles
6.06
Legal Eagles

Reviews886

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Out of Africa

Out of Africa

7.2
6
  • Nov 30, 2025
  • "When the gods want to punish you.. they answer your prayers"

    A film adaptation of the story of Karen Blixen (romanticized, I'm sure), a woman that went through a lot in her life, but had a lot of stuff.. just never what she wanted, it seems.

    It ends up feeling like a rather elaborate "mating ritual" that doesn't end well. And while it seems like an appealing captivating adventure for a lone woman to go to Africa to settle.. her urgent need to be worth something and to be wanted, specifically by a man, is quite a contrast to her personality and achievements. Still, it is a beautifully shot film with good developments and pacing, but, while everything else works.. the dialogue just never does. And I would have prefered for Meryl Streep not to narrate the movie, though.

    I enjoyed it enough, though I mostly watched for Redford anyway.
    Heidi

    Heidi

    7.1
    8
  • Nov 28, 2025
  • "Read the words child, I'll see the pictures"

    A well-mannered and charismatic young child tossed around, but loved still. One of the many adaptations of the story of young Heidi from Switzerland. This one is filled with emotionally weighty moments, and perfectly delivers a meaningful story. With great child actors and a beautiful setting.

    It is around 3 hours. Just the perfect length for a TV Mini Series, short and sweet.
    Once Upon a Time in the West

    Once Upon a Time in the West

    8.5
    7
  • Nov 28, 2025
  • "You brought two too many.."

    When a villainous gunslinger starts thinking bigger, they take advantage of others, for a reason.. but their past deeds always catch up to them.

    Following a philosophy of "show, don't tell", this film delivers a simple and straightforward script. But it still manages to deliver interesting background elements, charming and well-written characters, a satisfying conclusion, and developments that feel fresh even today. I personally didn't find the score particularly memorable, though. But I did like everything else.. quite a pleasant watch.
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