The setting of Asteroid City is perfect for Anderson’s style, and features some of his funniest dialogue in years. But the film sags from an over abundance of characters and an overly complex meta-setting.
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‘Tenet’ review
A few people had told me watching Tenet was a waste of time. It was too hard to follow. It didn’t make sense. Or simply: it was boring. I don’t have a problem with films which are difficult to understand, even after repeated viewings. There’s something enjoyable in sitting back and letting a film washContinue reading “‘Tenet’ review”
Thin Chrome Line: RoboCop revisited
About half an hour into RoboCop, hotshot policemen Murphy has his hand blown off by a shot gun. Blood spurts into the air like a hose. The next shot removes his entire arm, before a gang of drug dealers shoot him to pieces. If you want to shock your audience by killing off your leadContinue reading “Thin Chrome Line: RoboCop revisited”
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