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Noise - A Movie Review
The opening shot of Noise is a haunting close-up of Julia (played masterfully by Egurrola), the protagonist of the film. Julia is a distinguished artist whose daughter, Gertrudis or Ger for short, has been missing for nine months. The authorities have made little progress in her case, and the police, her ex-husband, and even her son are urging Julia to let go and move on with her life. But as a mother, she cannot do that. Julia attends a support group for families of missing people, where she meets journalist Abril (Ruiz). Together, they embark on a clandestine and dangerous investigation to find out what really happened to Ger.
By ZaZa Storiesabout a year ago in Humans
Gladbeck: The Hostage Crisis - A Movie Review
The latest crime documentary from Netflix, Gladbeck: The Hostage Crisis, left me utterly speechless. The sheer magnitude of the events depicted in the film is enough to make anyone gasp in disbelief. Director Volker Heise (known for his work in Aikamatka Schwarzwaldiin 1902) manages to capture 54 hours of one of the most intense hostage crises in just over 90 minutes, with the result being a documentary that plays out like a limited television series, complete with jaw-dropping moments that seem too crazy to be real.
By ZaZa Storiesabout a year ago in Humans
Your Place or Mine - A Movie Review
“Your Place or Mine” was released in 2003 as a classic romantic comedy of the time. The film features some of the biggest stars of the era, Reese Witherspoon and Ashton Kutcher, in the leading roles. However, the film failed to achieve the level of depth and complexity that it aimed for, making it a forgettable addition to the romantic comedy genre.
By ZaZa Storiesabout a year ago in Humans
The Pale Blue Eye - A Movie Review
As the winter months set in, movie watchers may not be looking for more bleakness on the screen. However, "The Pale Blue Eye," directed and written by Scott Cooper and starring Christian Bale, may surprise audiences with its suffocating atmosphere of a bleak mid-winter. The story takes place in the rugged Hudson Valley of New York in 1830, with Masanobu Takayanagi’s cinematography capturing the gorgeous grayscale of the winter landscape, interrupted only by flashes of blue water and the uniforms of cadets at the West Point Military Academy, where the story is set.
By ZaZa Storiesabout a year ago in Humans
Dog Gone - A Movie Review
The film "Dog Gone" follows the heartwarming true story of John Marshall and his son, Fielding, as they embark on a journey to find their lost dog, Gonker, on the Appalachian Trail. Rob Lowe plays John, a businessman who joins Fielding on the search and describes his expertise as making "predictive assumptions." As expected, the film includes sweet dog-bonding montages to indie music, human and canine health crises, and tender moments of connection, as well as a little comic relief, photos of the filmmakers hugging their own dogs over the end credits, and some happy tears from the audience.
By ZaZa Storiesabout a year ago in Petlife
You People - A Movie Review
From the mind behind the hit series "Black-ish" and co-written by Jonah Hill, comes "You People," a modern take on "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner" that fails to impress. Despite assembling a cast of talented actors, the movie falls short of being an actual movie and is one step away from being a "Naked Gun"-esque parody of comedies that traffic in racial stereotypes.
By ZaZa Storiesabout a year ago in Humans
True Spirit - A Movie Review
"True Spirit" is a truly inspiring adventure that chronicles the journey of Australian sailor Jessica Watson, who in 2009, at the tender age of 16, became the youngest sailor to sail solo around the world. Her journey was inspired by the record-breaking journey of German sailor Jesse Martin, who completed the same feat ten years earlier, when he was two years older than Watson. Her determination and passion for sailing, combined with the support of her family and manager, led her to take on this incredible challenge after years of training and experience on the water.
By ZaZa Storiesabout a year ago in Humans
Jung_E - A Movie Review
Yeon Sang-ho, the director behind the hit film "Train to Busan," is back with his latest offering, "Jung_E," which is now streaming on Netflix. While "Train to Busan" was a nod to the works of pioneers like George A. Romero, "Jung_E" is a foray into the sci-fi action genre, taking inspiration from films like "The Terminator" and "Blade Runner." However, despite its strong start and impressive action set-pieces, the film suffers from a bloated and overlong center that focuses too much on discussing its philosophical themes instead of embedding them into an interesting story.
By ZaZa Storiesabout a year ago in Humans
An Inconvenient Love - A Movie Review
An Inconvenient Love is a romantic-comedy film that follows the story of Manny and Ayef, played by Donny Pangilinan and Belle Mariano, respectively. The film, directed by Petersen Vargas and written by Daisy Cayanan and Enrico Santos, has a runtime of 124 minutes.
By ZaZa Storiesabout a year ago in Humans
The Strays - A Movie Review
Netflix viewers were left gripping their seats with the release of the homegrown thriller I Came By in August, as it offered a dark and timely tale of societal divisions. The movie marked the start of Netflix's new UK movie lineup, and The Strays lives up to that promise.
By ZaZa Storiesabout a year ago in Humans
Carter - A Movie Review
Netflix has been introducing changes to its platform over the past year and a half, much to the chagrin of its audience. While the inclusion of advertisements has not been well-received, the platform has been gradually increasing its international television and movies, particularly Korean dramas and movies. Recent additions such as Money Heist: Korea, All Of Us Are Dead, and Squid Game have all been well-received, generating significant buzz for Korean entertainment. Netflix's global content holds a lot of potential and promise for the future, and August 2022's lineup includes Carter, Jung Byung-il's newest film.
By ZaZa Storiesabout a year ago in Humans
Troll - A Movie Review
Giant monsters have been a fixture in the film industry for decades, and thanks to Legendary Entertainment’s MonsterVerse, these colossal creatures have been raking in box office bucks in the West. It’s no wonder then that other producers are trying to get a piece of the profitable pie. Netflix’s Troll is one such film that capitalizes on the giant creature subgenre, featuring a magnificent beast taken straight from Scandinavian folklore. Despite its novel creature design, however, Troll falls short in other areas, namely in its predictable story and one-dimensional human characters.
By ZaZa Storiesabout a year ago in Humans