Swan Song
To realize that "Swan Song", a science fiction film by Oscar winner writer and director Benajmin Cleary, is Marhershala Ali's FIRST leading role is heartbreaking. I have been a fan of Ali's since I first saw him on the weird yet impactful USA network show "The 4400" so to see him finally get opportunities to be first on the call sheet is incredibly satisfying.
Given his devotion to his craft and his willingness to push himself into dark places, "Swan Song" proves to be the perfect vessel for him to channel his talents. The plot is fairly straight forward: Cameron Turner (Ali) is a loving husband and father who has been diagnosed with a terminal illness. He is then presented with a controversial alternative solution to replace himself with a carbon copy clone to continue his life with his family. His wife is portrayed by the always reliable Naomie Harris with whom he had previously established incredible chemistry with in "Moonlight". Both actors sell their characters’ unexpected love story and how it pans out over the years in a way that makes cameron's journey through the film hurt on a deeply emotional level. Glenn Close and Awkwafina each other a unique perspective on common troupes you tend to see in dark, science fiction films like this but that's just fine. This film keeps our time as an audience with these characters at just the right length so that we can continue to focus on cameron's experience meeting his close and making a final decision about his family's future.
The third act starts to buckle a bit under the pressure of this story where a man is quickly running out of time with few options. However Marhersala Ali continues to show why he is quickly becoming one of the greatest actors of his generation and deserves all of the lead roles he can get (can't wait for his take on Blade) by elevating the movie beyond feeling like an extended episode of “Black Mirror”! Being released on applytv+ and not getting as much of an awards push as I would like to see, I'm not expecting this film to be a huge awards contender but I will be incredibly frustrated if there aren't nominations for cinematography, set design, original screenplay and hopefully Ali. I've been telling folks who express being on the fence about watching this movie that despite it's dark take on technology and life, it is an incredibly powerful film that is lead by one of the best talents Hollywood has to offer.
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The Tragedy of Macbeth
It had been quite some time since I heard the words of Shakespeare so as soon as Joel Cohen's (one first solo outing as director without his brother Ethan) black and white adaptation of "Macbeth" got going, I had to adjust my ears and embrace the language and tragic circumstances that the famed playwright is known for. That's not a bad thing. In fact the worst thing about attending the premier of "The Tragedy of Macbeth" was the unfortunate circumstance of having to sit behind an old white critic who rudely dismissed an African American theater usher's request not to eat or drink outside food in the viewing room and then commented negatively on the usher's job. But kudos to #NYFF59 for playing zero games this year, similar to #TIFF, which I attended earlier this Fall. Although I will say that these festivals have to do a better job of being accessible to critics of color but that's a conversation for another time.
Led by a commanding, deeply layered performance by the greatest actor of all time Denzel Washington, "The Tragedy of Macbeth" is a haunting tale of betrayal, loyalty and regret. Having no deep familiarity with this particular Shakespeare play, I was captivated by Macbeth's drive to overthrow the King of Scotland, played with grace and wisdom by the always reliable Brendan Gleeson. I'd be remiss to not bring up recent Oscar winner Frances McDormand's intense performance as Lady MacBeth, who has a monologue in the third act that McDormand said in a recent interview was the main reason she was interested in playing the role. Denzel and Frances clearly have a deep respect for one another and that allows the audience to understand their relationship without showing any scenes of intimacy between the two lovers. Supporting actors such as Corey Hawkins as the vengeful Macduff, Alex Hassel as the manipulative Ross and Moses Ingram as Lady Macduff all add something unique and engaging to this complex story. While I am not the biggest fan of Shakespeare's work, I cannot deny that his plays give actors an opportunity to really push themselves to uncomfortable places and to command an old language that is easily fumbled. Trust me...I know from personal experience as a theater actor in a previous life who had to dabble in Shakespeare from time to time.
The main thing working against "The Tragedy of Macbeth '' isn't the fact that it is being released on Apple TV+...it's the choice to shoot the film in black and white by director Cohen and cinematographer Bruno Delbonnel. At times the film is visually stunning against the minimalist sets but during other moments, it was clear that the actors were on a soundstage making some of the scenes feel amateurish at best and lazy at worst. The poor choices of Delbonnel distract from the performances, which is unfortunate because Shakespeare's work is always focused on the characters, not the visuals. And maybe that was Cohen and Delbonnel's initial intent but it doesn't always come through from the viewer's perspective. This isn't to say that "Macbeth" isn't worth your time. It absolutely is for just seeing Denzel's masterclass in acting, especially when the weight of his actions begins to consume Macbeth's mind. The haunting images of the witches (played by contortionist actress Kathryn Hunter) who presented the prophecy of Macbeth's ascension to being King adds to the intensity of Denzel's performance. Surrounding Denzel with a fantastic cast more than makes up for the visual shortcomings that aren't enough to derail this bleak yet entrancing adaptation.
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Respect
Stepping into “Rsspect”, I realized I knew surprisingly little about the “Queen of Soul”. This biopic aims to give an overview of Aretha Franklin’s upbringing, struggled with making music that felt authentic to herself while addressing her toxic relationships with men and addictions. It’s an admirable effort anchored by some solid performances but handicapped a bit by some confusing editing and lack of story development with some key characters in Aretha’s life.
While I struggled to keep track of the timeline covered in “Respect”, this film is kept afloat by a powerhouse performance froM Jennifer Hudson, an impressive turn from Marlon Wayans and the always reliable Forest Whittaker. The film also excels in the costume design field with the outfits helping encompass the culture at the time in an effective way that will likely get some recognition come awards season.
With a two and a half hour running time, it is clear that there was simply too much story to do justice to Aretha’s story. I have often been referred to “Genius: Aretha” for a more thorough overview of her life and career, which makes sense because that is a mini series that can use several episodes to go through the trials and tribulations she experienced. The decision to focus more on scenes revolving around Ted White (Wayans) and his beef with a studio manager in Muscle Shoals instead of her relationships with her children was confounding to say the least. Especially since the former leads to a fight scene that was comically goofy and out of place. One gets the feeling that the creative team didn’t want to dive too much into Aretha’s seemingly distant relationship with her children in order to give us the expected redemption arc found in most biopics.
I left "Respect" with, for lack of better wording, immense respect for Aretha's legacy and the struggles she had to overcome. But I was left with more questions than answers at the end of this film and I'm not sure if that was the intention of director Liesl Tommy's vision for this larger than life musical legend.
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Nine Days
Every once in a while, a quiet film comes along and knocks me out with an emotional gut punch. That film this year is "nine days", expertly acted by Winston Duke (Black Panther, Us) demonstrating control and a discomforting lack of emotion towards those around him. Despite being surrounded by a supporting cast of great character actors: Benedict Wong (Doctor Strange) and Tony Hale (Veep) are some of the biggest standouts, this is Winston's show and the camera follows him intimately as he works to accomplish his purpose.
And what is his purpose? To go into all of that would result in spoilers and "Nine Days" is one of those films that is best to go in knowing very little if you can manage. Written and directed with precision and patience by Edson Oda, "Nine Days" is a unique tale that requires patience, discomfort and an emotional reflection of life and its purpose. There are a lot of conversations about humanity, how people treat one another and the repercussions of the decisions we make or don't make in life. Winston's performance as Will is both heartbreaking and entrancing as you understand the gravity of his purpose but are saddened by the burden it puts on himself and those he encounters in this isolated house in the middle of a desert in what seems like pre-life purgatory.
Zazie Beetz, beautiful and reliable as always, arrives about thirty minutes into the film and serves as the audience's perspective in this trial of conversations and tasks that Will puts the various characters in this story through. Beetz's earnest energy as Emma makes her the perfect vessel to break through Will's armor...if she can get him to get over his fears from his past life. Whoops. Again...I don't want to say too much. While it is a bit overlong, especially at a pace that holds steady for the entire two hour length, you cannot deny the incredible performance of winston duke and the breathtaking cinematography by Wyatt Garfield. I would recommend this to anyone who is a fan of unique, science fiction films that go deeper than expected on themes of morality and humanity.
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Cruella
Coming in at a little over two hours, Craig Gillespie's "Cruella" is a slightly bloated yet entertaining romp that will surely be an awards contender in the design and costume categories. "Cruella" continues Disney's new objective to go back into their archives and tell the origin stories of some of their most famous villains. So in other words, this film never really feels necessary but is a fun time nonetheless due to Emma Stone and Emma Thompson's coo coo bananas performances!
Emma Stone portrays Estella as an orphan who hustles and steals for survival. How she got there is explored in the early scenes where her mother tries to move to London to provide a better life for Estella who is regularly bullied by all of the students except for Anita (adult version played by Kirby Howell-Baptiste of "The Good Place"). After some unfortunate events, which also give a hint of Cruella's future hatred of dalmations, Estella finds herself on the streets of London homeless and hungry. This is where she befriends her boofish crew of Jasper (Joel Fry) and Horace (played by the always hilarious Paul Walter Hauser) who in their youth were just getting started with their careers in petty crime. While the cartoon version of Jasper was a bumbling alcoholic, Joel Fry plays the character in a more nuanced, self-aware way that I appreciated. However the sympathetic portrayals of Jasper and even Estella to an extent will make the pending transition for the recently confirmed sequel more drastic and out of tune with how they established the characters in this film.
Estella, through the help of Jasper, is hired as an intern for revered stylist Baroness von Hellman to be a designer. This introduces us into Gillespie's wild world of London fashion that is often visually mesmerizing. This is accompanied with fantastic costume and makeup designs for Estella's designs and later her own personal wardrobe for when she declares war against the Baroness after discovering a connection between the Baroness and her deceased mother. Estella then develops the persona of Cruella and slowly begins descending into madness, which with her expressive eyes and acting chops, Stone makes incredibly tragic.
While I spent many moments during my viewing asking aloud "Who is this movie for?" I couldn't deny that I was greatly enjoying the performances, costumes, set design and the punk rock soundtrack. Some creative choices left me confused such as the fact that Mark Strong's (Kingsmen series) character John never ages despite being both in the prologue scenes and later appearing in the present assisting the Baroness and eventually Cruella as well once our key plot twist is revealed. The plot twist also had me scratching my head because I can see how it made sense when reading the script but the execution of it just adds another level of insanity to the film that takes it far beyond typical Disney fare and not in the best way. I definitely don't envy the marketing team that had to somehow make this tonally dark and gothic film seem appealing to young children.
This actually might have been a better film if they weren't saddled with the initial Disney creation and instead had gone in a more original direction. But with the obvious set-up at the end for a sequel and the recent announcement of a follow-up going into pre production, it doesn't sound like Disney is letting up on these villain origin stories any time soon. Nonetheless, I cannot deny that I was entertained throughout this entire film.
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Monster
Kelvin Harrison Jr. never fails to amaze with his ability to portray so many emotions in the most subtle ways. His lead performance in Netflix's adaptation of the acclaimed novel "Monster", continues his winning streak of admirable roles. Kelvin carries the movie on his shoulders as Steve who is an aspiring filmmaker who is mentored by Mr. Sawicki, portrayed by "Watchmen"'s Tim Blake Nelson who shows real concern and appreciation for Steve.
During the unveiling of the story (it's told in non-linear fashion), we learn that Steve has found himself drawn to James King (ASAP Rocky playing a character VERY similar to the one from "Dope") who is a local hustler with clearly bad intentions but his persona fascinates Steve. Unfortunate events take place putting Steve at the scene of a violent crime involving James and "Bobo" Evans (portrayed with real menace by John David Washingston) and he is imprisoned with very little hope of being released despite claiming innocence. Is he in fact innocent? In the same way that I felt when I watched "Luce", I was never quite sure until we got to the revealing third act. And this is where I continue to be impressed by Kelvin because of his ability to be both likeable but distant enough where you COULD see him "breaking bad". It's a difficult balance for actors to find yet he has nailed it on every occasion. This isn't to dismiss the performances of the supporting cast with Steve parents portrayed with heartbreak and dismay by the great Jeffrey Wright and Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson.
The pacing of the film is a bit fractured and was frustrating at times but director Anthony Mandler handles the screenplay written by Radha Blank (40 Year Old Version), Cole Wiley and Janece Shaffer with an honest lens that breaks your heart yet leaves you with a glimmer of hope.
"Monster" may not be the easiest watch but it is very much worth it.
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The Mitchells vs. The Machines
I had two surprises this weekend. One was the late Chadwick Boseman losing out on the "Best Actor" Oscar to Sir Anthony Hopkins, which is one of the biggest upsets in my time watching the overlong Oscars. The other surprise was watching "The Mitchells vs. The Machines" on Netflix.
Now full disclosure, I am a HUGE fan of Lord and Miller's films, specifically "21 Jump Street", the first "Lego Movie" and of course "Into the Spiderverse". I love the energy of their films and how they always seem to double down on making them as manic and visually appealing as possible. "The Mitchells" doesn't change their formula much and while I would prefer to spend my time watching non-white centric movies these days, I couldn't help but be charmed and impressed by this feature that was co-written and directed by Mike Rianda in his first feature film.
The movie follows a family that is struggling to deal with the oldest child, Katie (played with real emotion by Abbi Jacobson from "Broad City") getting ready to go to film school far, far away from home. This yearning to break away from her family is driven by Katie's impression that her father Rick (Danny McBride) just doesn't get her creativity and in turn made her feel alienated from him. We later learn more about how miscommunication created this gap between father and daughter who were so close in Katie's early years. Things immediately ramp up when a phone application named PAL takes over society and uses its company's new robots to imprison all humans. The Mitchells constantly elude the robots, leading to a hilarious sequence in an abandoned mall and providing jokes and gags that are reminiscent of the 90's seasons of "The Simpsons". This was one of several moments that showcased both the talents of the animation team at Sony pictures and it's cast with Maya Rudolph and Olivia Coleman each having some hilarious moments.
To say I loved this movie would be an understatement. As far as animated films, this is immediately at the top of the list this year. The film never drags, the animation is stellar and the story does a great job commenting on our obsession with technology and how it has hindered our ability to effectively communicate with one another. The entire cast is hilarious with McBride particularly being a stand-out with his ability to be both lacking self-awareness but sincere in his love for his family. Rick's struggles with technology made me double over in laughter several times. This was a great time from beginning to end that I wish I had kept on deck for AFTER the Chadwick loss to lighten my mood. Plus side is I can revisit this anytime I want thanks to Netflix. And I definitely will!
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WEWORK: OR THE MAKING AND BREAKING OF A $47 BILLION UNICORN
Having worked at a company that was acquired by WeWork for over two years, I have personal experience with the insanity that unfolded during the attempted launch of its IPO. After listening to numerous podcasts and reading articles and published books about the rise and crash of this real estate company, I was very excited to see what this documentary written and directed by Jed Rothstein would offer.
Unfortunately the answer was very little. At a running time of 104 minutes, this documentary broke very little new ground outside of showcasing never before scene footage of co-founder Adam Neumann preparing for the road show that was to officially launch WeWork's IPO. There is an insane story about Neumann's confusion of the difference between a latte and cappuccino that I found particularly amusing but I was left feeling that this documentary lacked a sense of helplessness that was felt amongst a lot of the staff at the time of this company's implosion.
The documentary is driven through testimonials from journalists and past critics such as Scott Galloway who called bs on WeWork very early on in its dominance of NY real estate. However a lot of these talking points have been heard on Wondery and Bloomberg's podcasts on WeWork. Unless you knew absolutely nothing about this company, this documentary will feel incredibly redundant. I was disappointed that there weren't more former WeWork employee testimonies to emphasize the lack of honesty that came from their leadership and the denial that the company was anything but a real estate leasing company. The unhinged environment that was WeWork summer camp was barely touched on nor was the almost cult-like "Thank God It's Monday" celebrations and all hands company meetings. Maybe the creators didn't have access to that footage or thought that it wouldn't fit well with the narrative they had in mind. What exactly is that narrative? Hard to say. In a way I wish that someone other than a white male had taken on this project to have a unique perspective of how a charismatic white man such as Adam was able to not only charm his way out of accountability but raise billions of dollars on the concept of "We over me". An ironic phrase giving how much Neumann was revealed to be self-dealing.
While it's unfair to expect something as entertaining and absurd as the Netflix Fyre festival, I was hoping to be engaged in this fall from grace story more than I have been with audio podcasts investigating the same subject. To say I was disappointed in this documentary not reaching its potential with such juicy matter is an understatement.
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Cherry
"Cherry" is the Russo Brothers' first film post "Avengers Endgame", which is currently the highest grossing film of all time, and it's a strange choice to be completely honest. Tom Holland stars as a young, troubled man who becomes a drug addict after a traumatic experience serving as a medic in the army. The weirdest thing about this movie is trying to figure out why THIS was such an important story to tell...The vibe of the film is very familiar with exposition being given directly to the camera from Holland. It's gloomy feel while fitting for the story always keeps the audience at arm's length with little to hold on to for this nearly 2 1/2 hour film. Given that the Russo Brothers directed this, a little less than halfway one gets the feeling of being in an alternate universe where you're watching a scenario where Martin Scoresese directed "Jarhead".
To say this movie is uneven would be an understatement. The thinly written characters are given a valiant effort by Holland and Ciara Bravo who plays his wife and partner in crime when they start abusing drugs. There are weird peripheral characters that come and go usually with violent results that are more jarring than captivating. If Michael Gandolfini's performance as Cousin Joe is an indication of his acting skills, then we might be in a bit of trouble with "The Many Saints of Newark".
I've definitely spent over two hours in better ways. While I've been a fan of Holland since seeing him in "The Impossible", he is miscast here. He's still got his Peter Parker accent but struggles to earn the hard edge that is required for his character. Not sure why this was a story based on Nico Walker's memoir was worth telling more than any other real life stories about the lengths addicts will go to get their fix. When Holland begins robbing banks, it feels like you're suddenly watching a Lifetime movie. At the end of the day, I can't justify encouraging others to spend time navigating Apple TV+ to watch this. To follow up one of the best films I've ever enjoyed in the theater (in my opinion) with this is incredibly disappointing. I'm hoping some of that Russo magic returns in whatever they choose for their next project.
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Promising Young Woman
Promising Young Woman is something I had absolutely no expectations for. I had seen a trailer for it a few months ago in passing and thought, "Hmm...that looks interesting" but didn't give it a second thought until I was provided with a press screener. What I got was an exhilarating, incredibly uncomfortable film that somehow pulls off what some may view as a divisive third act.
Carey Mulligan plays Cassie, a 30 year old woman who is still dealing with a traumatic incident from her time in medical school involving her childhood best friend. Her way of dealing with this trauma is by pretending to be drunk and then confronting the "nice guys" who take her home from whatever bar or club they failed to woo a potential partner in. The first victim we meet is played by OC alum Adam Brody (who has been killing it lately with this and "The Kid Detective") but it is later revealed through her notebook of secrets that Cassie has been doing this for quite some time.
Cassie's life is in limbo with her working a dead end job at a charming cafe owned by Laverne Cox's character. Things start getting real interesting with the appearance of an old med school classmate named Ryan (Bo Burnham). While Ryan gives Cassie's cause a real target - she finds out the guy who sexually assaulted her friend is getting married, he also gives her glimmers of promise (no pun intended). Is Ryan really a nice guy or is he full of slimy actions just like all of the other men Cassie encounters?
I have never seen "Killing Eve" but that will need to change ASAP after watching Emerald Fennell's feature film debut. The writing, pacing, performances (particularly Mulligan and Allison Brie) are captivating and keep you on your toes the entire time. Everyone brought their A game to this. While it is tough to watch in some moments, you want Cassie to still be ok in the end. Whether or not things pan out well is left for you to see when you watch this phenomenal movie that is likely to rack up several nominations and awards over the next few months.
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Pieces of a Woman
You’re here wondering if you should sit down to watch this film. In most cases I’d yes. But if you’re expecting a child or dealing with the loss of a loved one. I would advise you to give it some time before diving into this world. Pieces of a Woman is a film that explores the grief that overtakes parents after the loss of a child. The film delivers a very authentic portrayal of grief and with that authenticity comes a wave of unbound emotions for the viewer. Vanessa Kirby and Shia LaBeouf take you on an emotional rollercoaster as their lives together and singularly fall apart before your very eyes. The performances are absolutely amazing in all stages of the film. Unfortunately due to LaBeouf’s recent transgression off set this film wont receive the acclaim and praise it deserves. Which is very much a travesty as Vanessa Kirby, Ellen Burstyn, and the rest of cast deliver outstanding performances.
The writer Kata Wéber and partner/ film’s director Kornél Mundruczó based this film on their own experience with losing a child in an unsuccessful pregnancy. The love and dedication very much shined through. Again this is a film to watch but also one that will also make your heart… but sometimes the hurt is good.
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The Nest
This tale of a family uprooting their lives to move to the countryside in London for their egotistical delusional patriarch has the slow burn of a really intense, harrowing suspense film disguised as a family drama. None of the characters are particularly likeable but that's not the point. This film examines broken promises, spirits and more importantly finances.
Rory is one of the most selfish, manipulative characters since Adam Sandler's Howard Ratner blessed our screens in "Uncut Gems". While Sandler played his character as a blowhard, Rory tries to smooth talk his way through every conversation and negotiation but unlike in "Uncut Gems", he doesn't win in the end. Jude Law gives the best performance of his career as a white collar con artist who keeps looking for the next big thing at the detriment of his family, specifically his wife Allison.
Having been the submissive and unconfident partner throughout their relationship, Allison begins to retake control of her life after realizing that Rory refuses to accept reality. Allison slowly begins to understand how much Rory is trying to fake being high class, which leaves her disturbed by the alternative reality that he seems to be living in. The house Rory rents out for a year in the countryside is so big that they can't even afford to furnish it. Does this stop Rory from pretending to pursue ANOTHER property in London? Of course not. Played with deep hurt and resentment by Carrie Coon, Allison and Rory's relationship comes to a head in the third act which allows for both actors to showcase their skills. In a different awards season, both would be frontrunners in the Best Actor and Actress races.
Director Sean Durkin, whose last film was the Elisabeth Olsen cult thriller "Martha Marcy May Marlene", creates a mood that becomes more claustrophobic as you see the consequences of bad decisions and manipulation. What could have been a pretty formulaic family drama actually plans out closer to a domestic horror film than anything, which I think makes this more than worth a watch!
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- Brandon Collins
The Way Back Review
Ben Affleck’s career that like anything has had its ebbs and flows. However it's very rare to see Affleck so vulnerable and effective in his acting as he displays throughout the 108 minutes of "The Way Back". This film directed by Gavin O'Connor (Warrior) follows Jack Cunningham (Affleck) who is a struggling alcoholic who has yet to come to terms with some past trauma and dealing with familial strains with his sister and estranged wife played by the beautiful Janina Gavankar (True Blood).
While initially expecting "The Way Back" to be another white savior film with a white man saving a group of mostly brown young boys playing a sport in a failing school, this ended up being a very raw character study that allows Affleck to showcase more of the anger he displayed in "Gone Girl" while reminding you that he's been in the game a LONG time and still has something to prove.
With a solid supporting cast, this film never feels formulaic or phoned in. Specific highlights include comedian Al Madrigal who plays assistant coach Dan struggling to hold Jack accountable with his drinking but afraid of ruining the winning streak that has positively impacted the team and Brandon Wilson who plays star player Brandon who struggles with school/basketball/life balance. However that doesn't mean that everything is clear...there's a random character named Doc played by the great Glynn Turman who repeatedly helps a hammered Jack get home from the bar he goes to every day after working construction who doesn’t really add any additional context or story. Additionally, the fall out in the third act feels rushed instead of following the slow burn pace of the rest of the film and while it honestly handles Jack's downfall, it leaves some of the other characters behind and leaves the audience wanting a bit more closure.
Despite some of these issues, Affleck soars in his performance in this film which is currently available on HBO Max. Will he get any awards love over the next few months? Doubt it because the competition is so fierce but nonetheless this performance is a great reminder that Affleck is an incredible talent behind and in front of the camera. His performance elevates what was expected to be a generic sports redemption story.
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Brandon Collins
Jiu Jitsu (2020) Review
There is a common misconception that Nic Cage is a bad actor. Does he over act at times? Yes! But when provided with a good script he takes you on a wonderful ride with his performances. This movie is not one of those scripts. Cage showed up 42 minutes into the film and stayed for roughly 40 minutes of almost two hours of drivel. That 40 minutes was the best part but nothing close to being able to save this mess. The energy comes and leaves as soon his character leaves the screen. The main actor was so stale that I wish he stayed mute like he mostly was when the film started. The action scenes were almost just as much nonsense as the story line. This is far from the bad but good Cage films we’ve come to willfully endure over the years. Get this man a real script and a real team of actors. But in the meantime, skip Jiu Jitsu unless you plan to choke yourself out for watching it afterwards.
Rating: Dogshit
Justin Brown