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This is the last film I preferred to watch in best picture nominations in Academy awards. First of all, Korean movies have become more popular than other Asian productions in general in relation to the US and South Korean political tight bond. Bong Joon-ho's 'Parasite' was an exquisite film from every aspects. On the other hand, this film presents the audience the reunion of two childhood sweethearts in New York. The journey of the characters is mediocre and not captivating either. Comparison to spectacular drama films, such as 'In the Mood for Love' and the 'Handmaiden', this production is really dull. Does it really deserve to be nominated for the best picture category? I have serious doubts in this matter. Even the other productions in international features, such as Matteo Garrone's 'Io Capitano', Ilker Catak's 'The Teachers' Lounge, and Juan Antonio's ''Society of the Snow' beyond better and riveting in comparison to 'Past Lives'. My rating for Past lives: 6 out of 10.

83 year old Anthony Hopkins portrays the father role who have a skewed and delusional memory due to the demantia adapted by the play *La Pere* to the cinema. Considering his age, his performance was spectacular and made me cry a few times while i was watching it. One of his finest acting along with The Elephant man and Remains of the Day. The Grade for Sir Anthony Hopkins acting and musical score of the film for Ludovico Einaudi are 9 but the film does not deserve more than 8.