What happens when a good director takes over a cash-grabbing behemoth of a franchise with awful films? Well, the result should be a really good movie, and that's exactly what we get here. Here's my review for Bumblebee (2018):
12 years ago the first big budget Transformers movie was released, starring Shia LaBeouf, a scantily clad Megan Fox, and a whole lot of robots fighting robots. The movie as a whole was an excuse to sell toys and give Michael Bay a platform to live out his fever dream of bombs and boobs. Honestly, the first movie wasn't terrible, but it did launch a franchise that consistently delivered on awful scripts, aimless storytelling, bad acting from good actors (mostly), poorly edited CGI-riddled action scenes, and Michael Bay's attempt at "humor". Most importantly though, the franchise made a shit ton of money at the box office. So if aiming for the wallets was their goal, then they greatly succeeded, but the cost of all that was, well, making decent and memorable movies. Albeit, some of them were memorable, just for the wrong reasons. In 2018, the franchise decided to reboot itself with Bumblebee, the first Transformers movie without Michael Bay directing. Bumblebee was decidedly one of the fan favorites of the franchise, so it made sense to make a movie centering around the character. Travis Knight, who directed the brilliant Kubo and the Two Strings (2015), makes his live-action directorial debut. Thus the movie was already set up for success, with Bay taking a backseat and Knight in the director's chair. However, did it succeed? The answer is a resounding yes, making it by far the best movie in the franchise. Knight delivers not only a decent movie (which really shouldn't have been hard to do in the first place), but he injects key elements that were missing from the previous movies: heart, character, personality, well-written humor, and, oh yeah, an engaging story. It makes me wonder what would have happened if they had picked this kind of director over a decade ago, but then again, we have never gotten to this point and we would have never gotten this surprisingly wonderful film. To begin, the main cast is charming and captivating. Hailee Steinfeld, who is an amazing actress to begin with, was the perfect choice as the heroine Charlie Watson. I would argue that she is singlehandedly the best thing about the movie. She's so damn likable and when she emotes, you really feel for her. Every time there was a touching scene between her and Bumblebee (which there are plenty of), I could feel myself getting choked up, which I would never expect to do for a Transformers movie. She's insanely well-fleshed out and Steinfeld is able to give so much depth and dimension to her character. Jorge Lendeborg Jr. is adorable as Memo, serving as a quasi love interest for Charlie and delivering a lot of the humorous moments in the film. He's never annoying or over the top about anything and provides to be a great sidekick to Charlie and Bumblebee. John Cena rounds up the cast as Jack Burns, an agent of Sector 7 who's tasked with tracking down Bumblebee while forming an uneasy alliance with the Decepticons. If I had to make any gripes about the film, it's that there wasn't nearly enough John Cena. When he's on screen, he's great, but there's not enough of him and his character doesn't get as much development as the others as a result. The rest of the supporting cast also do fine as well, but it's Charlie's brother Otis, portrayed by Jason Drucker, who does especially great when he gets to steal the couple of scenes where he's front and center. Michael Bay could never get me to care about the characters, but Knight has not only made me care about the characters, but he's made me feel for the characters and is able to turn the movie into a beautifully character-driven piece of cinema. Bumblebee, seen as the pluckiest of all the Autobots, is given so much personality and many humanistic traits that we can relate to him in a way that we hadn't been able to in previous movies, giving us even more reason to root for him. Charlie's tragic backstory allows for the audience to connect and relate with her as she struggles to come to terms with the death of her father. She's able to fill that void with Bumblebee, who is lost and scared on a planet he doesn't know at all, and the two are able to connect with each other as they both try to find themselves through conflict and loss. It's such a lovely friendship that will have you laughing and, yes, crying, harkening back to the classic robot-human friendship of The Iron Giant. Side note: it's great to see Charlie's parents (Pamela Adlon and Stephen Schneider) in action, and when they're on screen they don't ever overstay their welcome and are pleasant enough. They have their humorous moments, but it's never irritating or irksome, and they show they truly care for Charlie and try their best. In the previous Transformers films, the action was the focal point, but the biggest problem was you couldn't see what was going on half the time (probably more than that). In Bumblebee, there are plenty of robot fighting robot scenes, but the biggest difference is that you can actually see what's happening. The editing is clean and spotless, allowing the action scenes to be slick and cool and enjoyable. It's not one tiring shaky fight scene after another. They're spaced out, allowing the audience to breath and re-occupy themselves in the story unfolding between Bumblebee and Charlie, which is honestly the best part of the whole film. The special effects are dazzling and never feel cheap or overtly fake. The design of the Autobots and the Decepticons look ultra polished and sleek, especially the new Decepticons Shatter and Dropkick. The excellent first five minutes on Cybertron includes some of the best CGI of the entire franchise. The music in this movie was a perfect soundtrack of the times: a plethora of sweet 80's tunes that will make any old Transformers fanboy (or anyone for that matter) nostalgic. There's even a small wink of brilliant meta humor in one of the song choices. Dario Marianelli's score soars and man, when there's a sentimental Charlie-Bumblebee scene, those strings reeeeally tug at those heartstrings. The humor is well executed and there were many a time where I genuinely laughed at a joke, something I've never done before in a Transformers film. There's a sense of wonder and fun that was clearly absent from the previous Transformers movies, and Bumblebee delivers on both of those. Sure, there were some teenage angsty scenes that were maybe a little unnecessary, but aside from that and the unfair absence of John Cena, I enjoyed this movie much more than I could've imagined. If this is what I should expect from future installments, then please let Travis Knight make more Transformers movies. Please. Rating: 9.5/10
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I know what you're thinking: Buster, why are you posting a best/worst of 2018 list on March 9th, 2019? Well, there were a lot of movies I had still yet to watch, but now that I've seen all I need to see, it's time. Here's my personal list of top 10 best and 5 worst movies of 2018!
2018 was probably one of the first years in a while where I paid very close attention to cinema. I watched way more movies than I had in the last three years and I enjoyed it so much. I felt like it was something that was missing from my life and reintroducing my love for cinema rejuvenated something inside my soul. So without further ado, here are my top 10 favorite movies from 2018 (and then 5 worst...): 10. Searching: A movie about a man searching for his missing daughter, this movie is expertly told through social media, web cams, and news outlet. An inventive and well-crafted movie that showed that a narrative can be successfully carried through the glow of a computer screen (take note Unfriended). John Cho is phenomenal and that twist ending is one of the best twists I've seen in a long time. 9. Black Panther: A cultural phenomenon the moment it was released, Marvel's game-changing blockbuster left a mark on 2018 unlike any other superhero had done before in any of the previous years. Led by an amazing prominently black cast, it was universally loved by all, including myself. From Ludwig Goransson's now Academy Award winning masterful African-influenced score to the eye-popping costumes (which also won an Academy Award) to the incredible storytelling, Black Panther set the bar high for future Marvel releases (which we'll get to later). 8. Crazy Rich Asians: A delightful and vibrant romantic comedy with an all Asian-American cast, great performances, and a wonderful story that dominated hearts and the box office. I'm still of the belief that Constance Wu should have been nominated for an Academy Award. Don't believe me? Watch that Mah Jong scene near the end and tell me I'm wrong. Also, more Awkwafina please, just in general. 7. A Star Is Born: Masterfully directed by first time director Bradley Cooper, this is an age old love story told through the lens of modern times which not only boasts great performances from the leads (Cooper and Lady Gaga) but also from the supporting actors (Sam Elliott, Dave Chappelle, Andrew Dice Clay (!)). Lady Gaga was primed to win an Oscar eventually, and this was the movie to do it (Best Original Song). Seriously, listen to "Shallow" once and it'll get stuck in your head forever. 6. The Favourite: A fantastic quasi-true tale of two cousins and their competitive relationship with the manic and mentally ill Queen Anne, rife with humor, quick wit, jealousy, and pure maliciousness. The whole movie is essentially a masterclass on acting, with dynamic performances from the three leading ladies (Olivia Colman in an Academy Award winning performance, Emma Stone, Rachel Wiesz) and a hilarious turn from Nicholas Hoult. Incredible direction from the brilliant Yorgos Lanthimos, great cinematography, and one of the best screenplays I've seen come to life in a long while. 5. Game Night: A raucous madcap movie about a group of friends who's game night goes hilariously wrong, this might be one of the funniest movies I've seen in a long long time. Jason Bateman and Rachel McAdams absolutely kill it as the lead couple, with McAdams delivering dynamite comedic chops that I didn't even know she possessed. It's a laugh-a-minute riot that contains so many clever and downright funny jokes that it makes me ALMOST want a sequel. 4. Roma: Alfonso Cuaron's personal love letter to his Mexican heritage and the women that loved him, this movie follows the life of a live-in maid and a middle class family in 1970's Mexico. The movie is essentially Cuaron's canvas, painting an autobiographical picture through wide one-shot takes and gorgeous panoramic camera work. The acting performances, especially from Yalitza Aparicio and Marina De Tavira, feel real and genuine, allowing their actions and emotions to successfully portray a story of love, hope, despair, and family. 3. Mission Impossible: Fallout: Quite simply the best action movie of 2018, possibly of the last 5 or 10 years. Tom Cruise absolutely puts in his best work as the invincible Ethan Hunt. The action set pieces and sequences are breath taking and feel somewhat organic, never relying too much on CGI and green screen. It is a complete action movie that boasts great performances from the entire cast, heart-pounding and energetic action scenes, and an awesome story. After 22 years, this is truly the best movie of the franchise, which shows no signs of slowing down at this point. 2. Avengers: Infinity War: If Black Panther set the bar high for superhero movies in 2018, Infinity War was able to set the bar even higher, which is insane when you think about it. Infinity War eclipses Black Panther just by the sheer impact this movie had on the franchise. While it's packed to the brim with the usual action, humor, and great performances we come to expect from Marvel movies at this point, this movie changed the game with a solid as hell villain in Josh Brolin's Thanos, a destructive force that no other Marvel movie had ever possessed before. With one snap, everything changed, and the heroes of the brilliant MCU were put in a position we hadn't seen before: pure desperation mode. Cannot wait for Endgame. 1. Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse: I wrote a really long review for this, and if you're curious to read it, I would highly recommend it. I'll keep this brief: this is the best superhero movie and best overall movie of 2018. Hilarious, heartfelt, action-packed, and has the best and most inventive animation I've seen in years. I haven't laughed this hard at any of the MCU movies, not that that's a knock on the MCU, it's just that this movie, specifically Phil Lord and Chris Miller, executed humor better. I love this movie so much I would go as far as to say that this is my favorite superhero movie of all time and one of my favorite movies of all time. While I saw tons of great movies in 2018 (I didn't even include movies like A Quiet Place or Ralph Breaks the Internet, both of which were fantastic), there were also some absolute duds in 2018 as well. Here are the 5 worst movies I saw in 2018. 5. Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald: The first Fantastic Beasts movie was so good, like so much better than it should have been, and after that high this movie was such a downer. Too many things happening with too many unnecessary characters and plot lines that went nowhere, has one of the dumbest character deaths I've ever seen in a movie, and not nearly enough, ya know, fantastic beasts. After this disappointment here's to hoping the next movie is better. 4. Hurricane Heist: I'm gonna be completely honest, I don't remember a whole lot about this movie. I just remember it being really dumb and forgettable. I remember there was a hurricane and a heist. Yeah, it was definitely a movie I watched. 3. Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom: Jurassic World was a pleasant surprise that, although it wasn't perfect, it jumpstarted the franchise back to life and provided for an entertaining and somewhat smooth ride. Fallen Kingdom proves to be not all that entertaining and almost singlehandedly destroys the spirit of the franchise with awful acting, the worst story so far, and by retreading many of the same tired tropes that have been plaguing the franchise since the very beginning. Oh and that ending? Just...no. 2. The Meg: A B-movie about a giant megalodon that should've been more fun but it was no fun at all. Jason Statham does unbelievable Jason Statham things and there's not nearly enough, ya know, megalodon. Also, Rainn Wilson as the smarmy bad guy? Uh...no thanks. 1. A Wrinkle In Time: How did the final cut of this movie ever get approved? Shouldn't have someone watched this before it was released and go, hm, this really isn't good? Did anyone read the book at all? Did no one do their research? Why didn't someone tell the child actors that their acting wasn't good? Why did they change how the characters were portrayed from the book? Why did they gloss over some of the most important parts of the books? Why did they decide to unnecessarily insert some of the cringiest "humor" and most outdated cultural references in this movie? How did celebrated director Ava DuVernay mess up this much? I may never know any of the answers to these questions, but one thing is certain: this movie is just terrible. Oscar Watch 2019 concludes with a realistic and semi-autobiographical look into the life of a middle class family and their maid in Mexico in the 1970's. Here's my review for Roma.
Alfonso Cuaron has established himself as one of the best directors in Hollywood at the moment. He's already won one Academy Award for Gravity, crafted one of the best movies of the 21st century (Children of Men), and directed, at least in my opinion, one of the best Harry Potter movies (Prisoner of Azkaban). Roma, however, is his masterpiece, an autobiographical movie bathed in intimacy, emotion, and quietude. Set in Mexico City during the early 1970's, a time of turmoil and unrest, a young Mexican woman (Yalitza Aparicio) works for a white middle class family that's falling apart at the seams. Cuaron is masterful at getting Aparicio, a newfound actress in her film debut, to display subtle emotions in such a way that feels genuine. There's no over the top dramatics with her. There's no show-stopping theatricals with her. She portrays Cleo with a sense of shockingly natural realism, authentic and pure, a hopeful soul. There's no big names in this movie; from Marina De Tavira as the matriarch Sofia down to the child actors, there are no instantly recognizable stars, a factor that makes the movie feel much more grounded and not so much an otherworldly and unimaginable generic drama. In fact, there's no sense of overly saturated melodrama in this movie. Cuaron has crafted a film based entirely in expressive realism in which every scene feels quite organic. The movie is Cuaron's lush canvas, with every scene beautifully shot like a black and white painting. Each frame is shot with gorgeous sprawling camera work, thanks to Cuaron's incredible attention to detail and clarity and the fact that he served as his own director of photography. The film visually displays Cleo's ordinary life with extraordinary power. Many of the scenes are shot in one take and without abrupt editing, letting the scenes flesh out the characters and the world that they inhabit. Numerous moments in the film could be a contender for best scene of the year-the brutal Corpus Christi Massacre, the devastating child birth scene, the climactic and immaculately shot beach sequence, the haunting Norwegian lullaby-and it's all due to Cuaron's brilliant direction. No moment feels out of place or unwanted. There is no strong sweeping story attached to this movie-honestly, the movie as a whole moves pretty slowly-but scene after scene Cuaron is able to curate a thorough and articulate vision of a woman who's world is being constantly affected by the mundane, the remarkable, and the life-changing. Cuaron treats the women in this film with utmost respect and gives them strength, even in the toughest of situations. Sofia, mother of four, wields power in her strength to carry on past her husband's infidelity. Cleo has great maternal instinct, acting as a surrogate mother to the four children, and remains auspicious through even the most difficult of times. The two women are representative of what Cuaron deems as an important theme: strong mother-like figures who deserve recognition for their perseverance, resilience, and love. While the two may not have everything together, they understand that they cannot control everything and must be willing to accept the hardships and work through them. Aparicio and De Tavira give such sincere and earnest performances that it's no surprise that both were nominated for Academy Awards (Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress respectively). It's hard to compare all of the Best Picture nominees-how would I be able to compare this movie to Black Panther?-but if I go with my gut and with what I believe is the purest cinematic experience, Roma should come out as the big winner of the evening. Alfonso Cuaron will definitely without a doubt take home a second Best Director Oscar, although he'd have serious competition if Bradley Cooper had been nominated for A Star Is Born (but even in that situation Cuaron would probably still win). Not sure if it'll win Best Original Screenplay, but it will for sure win Best Cinematography and it will be pure robbery if it doesn't win it. Yalitza Aparacio and Marina De Tavira are wonderful but will probably leave empty handed. A movie that deserves every accolade that it's currently being showered with, Roma is Cuaron's uncompromising artistic vision: beautifully directed and shot, a striking familial portrait, and a grand cinematic spectacle. Rating: 10/10 My Oscar Watch 2019 reviews continue with a story that's been told three times before, but updated for the 2018 crowd and really really well done. Here's my review for A Star Is Born (2018).
In 2008, Stefani Germanotta, commonly known as Lady Gaga, popped up on the scene with some of the catchiest pop tunes of the late 2000's, including "Just Dance" and "Poker Face". She was hailed as the next Madonna, a cultural mainstay, and an eccentric and relatable weirdo. Beyond all of that though, she proved herself to be a worthy entertainer and an extremely talented and multifaceted musician. Ten years after her grand entrance into the spotlight, Lady Gaga steps into a role that was practically tailor made for her in Bradley Cooper's directorial debut A Star Is Born (2018). It's a story that's been told three(!) times before: a famous actor/singer/alcoholic (Bradley Cooper) finds an aspiring and talented actress/singer (Lady Gaga) and helps them to fame, all the while falling in love with each other. It's an age old story with a modern retelling and a fresh perspective from first time director Cooper. Cooper has crafted a movie with such grand cinematic gestures and is able to pull wonderful performances not just from himself and Gaga but from the rest of the cast as well. I wouldn't have thought it possible that Sam Elliott, Dave Chappelle, and Andrew Dice Clay (yes, that Andrew Dice Clay) would be giving some of the best supporting performances of the year in a remake of A Star Is Born. Elliott portrays Bobby, Jack's half-brother and road manager, who gives the best supporting performance in the movie. His scenes with Jack are personal and poignant, but one of the best scenes is a heart-wrenching exchange between the two brothers which ends with Elliott's iconic stone face breaking into silent tears. It's something I would've never imagined in a Sam Elliott performance, but it's also credit to Cooper's fine direction for getting that kind of performance out of him. Dave Chappelle pops up in a brief but wonderful performance as Jack's best friend Noodles, helping Jack get back on track briefly and understand what's important in his life. And here's a sentence I never thought I'd say: even Andrew Dice Clay gives a sincere performance as Ally's dad Lorenzo in the few scenes he's in. Just like two of the other Best Picture nominees (Green Book and Bohemian Rhapsody), the music plays an important role in the movie and is woven as a driving factor of the story. Every song has a role to play in the development of Jack and Ally's romantic relationship as well as Ally's rise from Jack's muse to pop stardom to SNL to the Grammys. The music, written by Cooper, Lady Gaga, Mark Ronson, and Lukas Nelson (Willie's son), often emotes a force of intensity far better than the moments with dialogue. No other song displays this concept better than the obvious standout "Shallow", an electrifying power ballad that becomes the pivotal moment in Jack and Ally's bond. The first performance of "Shallow" is the highlight of the movie, signaling Ally's beginning rise to fame when Jack brings her on stage for the first time ever to sing the song with him. It's a gorgeous and goosebump inducing moment when Ally lets loose and belts those now iconic high notes and the crowd goes absolutely wild. Not only is this moment a treat for the movie crowd, but it's a treat for any music fan as well. Even if Lady Gaga doesn't win for Best Actress, you can bet that she'll be taking home an Academy Award for one of the best songs that has ever graced the Oscars. Not only is the music well written and well performed, every musical sequence is shot beautifully, from the beginning to the tearjerking end. Every moment-the quiet conversations between Jack and Ally, the moments of unease and tension, of rage and despair-feels real and genuine, thanks to Cooper's brilliant direction and fantastic camerawork (although that credit should also go to Darren Aronofsky's go-to cinematographer Matthew Libatique). Cooper is able to grasp and capture the grand cinematic gestures of a seasoned vet and present us a classic Hollywood story that's been given a sleek update that any moviegoer should be able to enjoy. It should be noted that this ambitious project took Cooper two and a half years to make, and the end result is nothing short of spectacular. This brings me to the last and concluding moment of this review: how will this hold up in the run for Best Picture? If this were any other year, I would say this would take the Best Picture award, but unfortunately, I don't believe it will take the top prize as it seems to have lost steam during this prestigious award season and Roma seems to be the favorite to win it all. If it did win, I certainly wouldn't be upset as it is a damn fine film that's worthy of the award (unlike Bohemian Rhapsody). As for the Oscar nominations: Lady Gaga has been nominated for Best Actress (which she won't win) and Best Original Song (which she will win). The most egregious oversight is the absence of Bradley Cooper as a Best Director nominee. Even though he wouldn't have won (it will absolutely go to Alfonso Cuaron for Roma), it's a shame that he didn't even get the nomination as his direction is responsible for why the movie is as good as it is. Thanks to Cooper's direction, A Star Is Born is a beautiful movie with heartfelt lead and supporting performances, stellar songs and songwriting, and a sincere and tearjerking story. Rating: 10/10 During Oscar Watch 2019, I'll discuss some of the movies that have been nominated for numerous Oscars, primarily those that have been nominated for Best Picture. Today I'll be going over the Queen biopic Bohemian Rhapsody. Also, there will be spoilers (but for you Queen fans, it probably won't be).
I love the music of Queen. I grew up listening to two Queen Greatest Hits CD's, both of which were bought for me for either my 13th or 14th birthday. One of my favorite songs of all time is "Somebody to Love". I'm not as big of a Queen fanatic as I used to be, but I still wholeheartedly appreciate their music and their legacy. So when they announced a Queen biopic, I was excited but also a bit hesitant. Queen is one of the most loved and revered rock bands of all time, and doing them anything less than justice in a biopic would be an insult. I had my doubts, and my doubts deepened when Sacha Baron Cohen backed out from playing beloved frontman Freddie Mercury and was replaced with Rami Malek, director Bryan Singer was fired and then hit with sexual allegations, and Bohemian Rhapsody was released to mixed reviews. I wasn't excited to watch it, but when the movie started getting showered with accolades and got nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture, I figured it was time to give it a watch. The plot is pretty simple: Bohemian Rhapsody follows the meteoric rise of Queen and the life of Freddie Mercury from 1970 to the iconic 1985 Live Aid performance. One of the many things I enjoyed about this movie was Rami Malek's dynamic performance as the flamboyant Mercury. He is completely lost in the role, giving one of the best performances I've seen in a while. He captures Mercury's mannerisms and rock-star persona and theatrics perfectly. While he doesn't do his own singing (but really, HOW can you emulate Mercury's insane four octave range?), he nails all of the signature Mercury moves in every single musical sequence. I would be absolutely surprised if Rami Malek's name isn't called for Best Actor at the Dolby Theatre come February 24th. While the acting isn't bad from everyone else, the only other actor/actress to get some shine in here is Lucy Boynton as Mercury's best friend and companion Mary Austin. While I do enjoy Mary and Mercury's relationship and story, everyone else, including the band and their associates, take a backseat to Mercury's journey from his humble beginnings to becoming one of the biggest rock stars in the world. I wish there had been more scenes of Mercury's interactions with the band because the few scenes that were in the movie were great. I also wish there had been more scenes about the band and how they recorded more of their songs. Obviously, with the title of the movie being Bohemian Rhapsody, it would make sense to show how the titular song was recorded and conceived. However, there are so many classic songs and it just seemed a bit of a letdown that they couldn't show two or three more songs. Another high point in the movie were all of the musical sequences. As stated before, even though Rami Malek didn't provide his own singing, the musical sequences were really well shot and put together, and of course me being a Queen fan I enjoyed all of it. The best scene in the whole movie comes at the very end with the climactic Live Aid performance. The entire band put on the show of a lifetime and Mercury pours his entire soul into one of the most defining performances of his career. The camera work is spectacular, definitely the best of the entire movie, and Malek once again shows off his magnificent Mercury impression in full. It's a scene of redemption and panache and it's the perfect way for the movie to end. But before we come to the end of the review, there are a few more criticisms. There were some odd editing choices and some of the scenes were really choppy with the jump cuts. There was one scene that had 10 cuts within the span of 10 seconds. I also wasn't entirely convinced with the portrayal of the band. Yes, the band was there, but was that how they really were? I enjoyed the band when they did have screen time, but I didn't feel like I really got to know the band. I wish we had seen more from them and their home lives, but alas, we got the Freddie Mercury story instead, which was riddled with historical inaccuracies. In fact, the whole movie was riddled with historical inaccuracies. I won't list them all here, but for instance, Queen never split up after Mercury decided to go solo. Granted, I understand that a movie has to have dramatic effect, but at the same time, there's a great deal of important facts that the movie completely glossed over. Once again, it's because the movie decided to primarily focus on Mercury rather than the band as a whole. The story that Bohemian Rhapsody decided to tell isn't poorly told and the writing is actually really good. I was entertained by the musical performances and the interactions between Mercury and Mary as well as Mercury and the band. I thought Rami Malek was phenomenal as Mercury and I'm almost certain he'll win Best Actor at the Academy Awards. As a Best Picture nominee, I don't think it will win, especially when it's going against the likes of Roma and A Star is Born. If it does win, I think it'll go down as one of the weakest and, dare I say, worst films to win Best Picture. It's not a bad film at all, but it's certainly not Best Picture worthy. Better than what I was expecting though, so it's got that going for it. Rating: 8.6/10 |
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