Cool Hand Luke (1967)
4/10
Wow. Granted I haven't seen this film in a few years but I remember enjoying it, Newman's performance in particular. Overrated? Possibly, but I am surprised by your rating. Maybe I should revisit. Not that I'm inferring this is relevant to the rating, but, would you agree there are parallels between this one and
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, specifically from the angle of the protagonists? Just some food for thought.
I signed up for Criticker. I'm enjoying the site. I haven't had a chance to try out any of the recommendations because I have my own queue to work through first, but it's been mostly accurate in some of its predictions for movies I've already seen.
I think I'll post my full reviews on there and do quick quips here:
Koyaanisqatsi: Life Out of Balance (1982) by Godfrey Reggio
I'm a sucker for well-synced audiovisual and this film has it in spades. Oh, and Philip Glass. Love the way it tickles my synesthesia. 4.5/5
Defending Your Life (1991) by Albert Brooks
Written, directed, and starring Albert Brooks. And Meryl Streep.
Soul did this story better. This one felt cookie cutter and . . . sterile. 2.75/5
WALL·E (2009 ) by Andrew Stanton
Finally watched this one, expectations were high. Expectations were not met. Still a cute movie with a lot of fucking heart and solid laughs tho. 4.25/5
The Shawshank Redemption (1994) by Frank Darabont
According to IMDB, this is the best film of all time but it honestly felt like a Lifetime movie. A fantastic Lifetime movie, but a Lifetime movie nonetheless. Missing a certain pizzazz to
really be one of the all-time greats. 4.25/5
Busanhaeng AKA
Train to Busan (2016) by Sang-ho Yeon
South Korean zombie flick. Some of the best sfx I've seen, specifically with the 'horde'. Not much takes place outside of the train to Busan, so the title is fairly spot on lol. 3.75/5
Trois couleurs: Bleu AKA
Three Colors: Blue (1993) by Krzysztof Kieslowski
First in the Colors Trilogy. Another highly rated film that just didn't deliver. This film just felt too pretentious, ultimately. 2.75/5
The Kid Detective (2020) by Evan Morgan
Reminded me of a 2000s CBS sitcom, not necessarily in a good or bad way. It had enough humor to keep me entertained as to not feel like a complete waste of time. 3.75/5
(500) Days of Summer (2009) by Marc Webb
Wow, I really liked this one. The non-linear plot, the acting, the directing. Pixies and Bergman references abound. Plus Zooey is probably my dream girl. This film just resonated with me. 4.5/5
Kes (1969) by Ken Loach
Some nice, English-countryside cinematography. Always enjoy a 'every day slice of life' film, when its well done. A UK
400 Blows. This film has a bit more heart tho. 4.25/5
Repulsion (1965) by Roman Polanski
"A woman's descent into madness". It's been done before, no? I could see film schools having a field day with this one. Shout out Chico Hamilton and Gabor Szabo for the jazzy soundtrack. 3.5/5