Posts in Biopic
Green Book

A review in 40 words:

Like all Oscar bait, the film settles for being safe, predictable. feel-good drivel. So while you will walk out of the theater knowing you watched a good film, at the same time you know it’s not a great one.

Final Verdict:  👍

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Vice

A review in 19 words:

The film will make you laugh, even though the actions of Dick Cheney will make you angry. Especially [redacted}.

Final Verdict: 👍

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Mary Queen of Scots

A review in 44 words:

Absolutely stellar performances from Saoirse Ronan and Margot Robbie.

Yet the “history class set to fast-forward” pace of the narrative is ultimately the undoing of the film. We’ve been spoiled by the slow pace of television where political intrigue can unfold over time.

Final Verdict: 👎

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The Favourite

A review in 15 words:

Who knew that palace intrigue in early 18th Century Britain could be so much fun?

Final Verdict: 👍

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Bohemian Rhapsody

A review in 37 words:

It glosses over or rewrites history. The music and lyrics seem to spring from the ether. It even has a borderline absurd Hollywood happy ending. Yes, the film is superficial, but you can’t deny that it’s fun.

Final verdict: 👍

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