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Robbie Williams (2023)
Half the reviewers here sound like writers for The Sun
I am genuinely disappointed how tainted some people are in their view of this piece. Disgruntled Take That fans that seemingly still haven't grown beyond that petty fight of the past. Whereas all the band members are way past that.
This journey that Robbie has allowed us to embark on with him seemed quite surreal to me. I've grown up listening to his music, and seeing each song on a timeline of his life was quite touching.
Do you have to get every emotion or sentiment he was having? No, this isn't an entertainment show-piece. It's a very raw look into Robbie Williams, his demons, his successes and his failures. What else should he talk about in a documentary about his life?
I really loved the part about him and Guy Chambers. How their relationship developed and created some fantastic music that we still remember today. Also how Rude Box failed, and how after Leeds Robbie had climbed his way back steadily into stardom.
I was glad I saw him live twice this year. He seemed very happy with where he ended up in his life and seeing the final moments of the documentary it was clear that he had found the happy ending to his story.
Overall, this was a very touching and real documentary about an extraordinary star, that is an exceptional singer, a real showman and a genuine person.
Oppenheimer (2023)
Exceptional acting, with small shortcomings in cinematography and storytelling
In summary, Oppenheimer fulfils its promise of portraying the story of the father of the atomic bomb, but it focuses more on Oppenheimer's life rather than being solely about the atomic bomb.
Cillian Murphy delivers an exceptional performance, portraying Dr. Oppenheimer as a politically charismatic character facing complex ethical challenges. Despite Robert Downey Jr.'s brief appearance, he impressively portrays an intricate and cunning antagonist. Tom Conti also shines as Einstein, offering a fresh perspective on the iconic scientist. The film boasts a fantastic cast, featuring a remarkable array of A-tier celebrities, each delivering meaningful and captivating performances.
The visuals are vivid and striking, effectively contrasting the beauty of nature with the destruction caused by man-made annihilation. The cinematography and angles used draw the audience into the film, making them feel like active participants in the story. The soundtrack, typical of Nolan's signature style, effectively builds up emotions in the viewer. The incorporation of ticking, banging, and marching sounds exemplifies the arms race between Germany and the US, while the shrill highs and low bangs heighten the uncertainty surrounding Oppenheimer's state of mind. The delayed explosion of the trinity test symbolizes the naivety of the Manhattan Project's inception and the devastating consequences that followed.
However, the film falls short in addressing the consequences of the atomic bomb's detonation in Hiroshima and Nagasaki, with many implications left unexplored. Nolan's focus on the US legal system and the political power play against Oppenheimer somewhat overshadows his emotional conflict and ethical complexity. The film seems more like a factual biopic, at times neglecting to delve deeper into Oppenheimer's inner turmoil.
Despite its exceptional acting, great cast, stunning visuals, and compelling soundtrack, Oppenheimer's approach can be demanding and occasionally implicit, making it feel more like a documentary than a cinematic epic. While some viewers may appreciate this factual portrayal, others may find it lacking in emotional depth, requiring endurance towards its conclusion.
Star Wars: Visions (2021)
What an incredible piece of art and storytelling!
This is finally something new, something we have been waiting for! I am happy that the vision of Lucas to have Star Wars anime has become reality.
The episodes are marked by incredible visual work, good storytelling, epic orchestral suites, with a hint of "I've got a bad feeling about this". Each episode tells a different and unique story, a concept that I've previously only known from shows such as "Love, Death and Robots". It's colourful, it's rich and most importantly it has a heart. If you have a good eye, you can see the intricacies that have gone into making these shorts.
To note here is that this series does not abide by Star Wars laws, concepts and should be seen as an extension of this, where animators and studios took Star Wars and made it their own thing. Judging this solely as another instalment in the franchise is wrong. Therefore, I recommend to keep an open mind to this show. This isn't canon and neither is it related to other future projects, this is an artistic vision of what Star Wars could be, seen from eyes of anime studios.
You will most likely sit here and watch all episodes at once binging through this as Disney has released all of this at once. The episodes are fairly short so you can easily watch multiple of them, they are also coherent enough to work as a whole. Overall a fantastic new direction we are headed towards, and I hope this will be renewed for a second season.
Ted Lasso (2020)
Probably the strongest Apple TV show! Lovely, charming and heartfelt.
What an outstanding show! I love how this show builds powerful moments, creates new challenges and shows character development in ways that aren't always just simply predictable. Ted is a truly charming and kind character, someone who against the odds doesn't give up and that really resonates with me. He finds ways to navigate the waters with people and seeing that happen feels magical. Even when he is challenged by life, especially with his divorce, he does struggle, like most of us would, but he finds his way. He makes everyone around him a better person and it truly makes me smile more than I want to admit. The occasional comic relief keeps the show from being a plain and dry paradise. Instead, we get some small gems, even if not completely new or unseen it does help loosen up the tension. At other times the show finds ways to sneak into your heart and you just want more. I hope this show keeps going!
The Circle (2017)
Pathetic, not worth watching!
The movie seemed very promising with its three prominent cast members Emma Watson being the protagonist Mae, Tom Hanks the playing the antagonist Bailey and John Boyega playing Ty - the man behind the circle.
Already at the beginning of the movie it does not achieve an adequate character bond to its viewers, that one might expect with Emma Watson from previous movies such as "Harry Potter". Her intentions to join the circle are not elaborate enough and barely have any emotional background on which the viewer could empathize with her.
Once Mae joins the circle she discovers Ty (John Boyega) who shows her the flaws of the system he has constructed. As an audience member you really wish the director would have given him more on screen time, since you get the impression he is the part of a greater effort of exposing the flaws of the system.
The way the movie concludes is simply pathetic and too short. One gets the impression that they ran out of time or budget at that point. Its seems like Mae simply finds a stupid problem in the system, exposes it and the antagonist Bailey just gives up completely and admits his defeat.
Personally I cannot recommend this movie to anyone since it fails on multiple levels and cannot even conclude in an appropriate exciting way that is enticing to the viewer.