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Creative Direction & Comparison:
Guy Ritchie always comes up with great ideas and brilliant casting. I just don’t understand why people choose to hate when the script doesn’t follow the same formula every treasure hunt movie does. This movie is different—and much better—than any other in the genre. It gives off major Uncharted game vibes, which its own movie adaptation completely failed to deliver. I’m pretty impressed by how it starts with painting heists and leads all the way to the Pyramid of Giza.

Performance Highlights:
The acting is amazing. John did his best—the way he was cocky, funny, cool, and dashing in every moment is exactly what every adventure or treasure film needs in a lead. His character being a little psychic, driven purely by the urge to get what he wants, made him even more compelling. I loved every bit of his performance—his dialogue delivery was so cool.

Natalie Portman—you're my girl. I just can’t get over the fact that she’s the same woman who played Black Swan. She’s a genius, and every time she appeared on screen, she nailed it. The sibling bond between her and John was genuinely heartwarming.

Eiza González also did a great job. She carried the movie with her sharp dialogue delivery and strong screen presence. Please cast her in more action movies—I want to see her kicking male protagonists’ asses every time.

Pacing & Story Structure:
This movie could’ve been a lot better if they hadn’t rushed the last 45 minutes. Maybe the director cut some scenes, or maybe the writer didn’t develop them enough. If they had extended the script a bit, it would've made a huge difference. The film feels more like a heist movie in the first half and shifts into a treasure adventure in the second. It would’ve been better without the supernatural twist—I just don’t like it when stories force in the usual conspiracies. Obviously, there’s not going to be a walking mummy or a supernaturally protected chamber. It’s just an ancient piece of art.

Message & Meaning:
This movie delivers the message that sometimes, you just have to let go. Sometimes you intentionally lose what you once wanted, for a better life—or a clearer mind. Life isn’t just about winning or taking. It’s about losing and learning. True victory lies in the experience of loss, because when you lose, you choose to stand up again—and that’s where the real spirit wins. In the end, you find yourself. And that means more than any glory or power, because those things are meaningless if you’re not at peace with yourself.

It's a German copy of Fractured—the concept is extremely similar, with only slight changes in the location, lead character, and main villain. I expected this to be a sci-fi thriller, but I was terribly wrong. It's just another action/thriller with a recycled storyline.

The lead actress delivered her best and fit well into the story at many points. I have no issue with her acting—my problem lies with the writing.

The movie conveys a powerful message, one often found in scriptures and novels: that a mother can do anything to protect her children. And it's true—she kills, gets killed, and even starves to death just to keep her children safe and healthy. I truly respect every mother who values her children more than herself.

I don't watch Marvel movies because they tend to revolve around the same overused superheroes and repeat the same stories with similar or slightly altered villains. But this movie was actually pretty good, and I genuinely liked it. This might be the first Avengers movie I'd put at the top—mainly because they focused on a female character, which is rare for them.

Marvel usually doesn't give enough attention to female characters, often using them just for the male protagonist’s lust, which is both sexist and disappointing. They did the same with Scarlett Johansson, Elizabeth Olsen, and Brie Larson. Their characters never get to show their full potential, nor do the writers even try to give them a great script.

But in this movie, they did justice to Yelena, and Florence Pugh nailed every single scene she was in. I've watched many of her movies and loved every one of them. She’s a fantastic actress who focuses on her craft and earns respect because of it. She doesn't rely on sex or nudity for clout or to cover up bad acting—which is something I really appreciate.

I also love when superhero franchises take a darker approach. Realistically, nothing would be sunshine and rainbows if a bunch of caped superheroes with nuclear-level powers were flying around. It would be a global nightmare. Their biggest weakness is often their temper, which tends to be more extreme than that of normal humans—and pissing them off could be a threat to all of humanity.

It opens with a philosophical monologue that suggests starvation can take you to places where even nothing else can. Hunger can push you toward committing illegal acts that may seem justified in the moment—because you’re going to die anyway.

The middle of the short film reflects the growing belief that a curse has developed between them. They begin to suspect it might be some kind of test, and knowing they can’t win, they decide to cheat the test in an attempt to end the curse.

The ending, however, feels more like an ment, which I didn’t like. It completely changes the meaning of the short film, turning it into a cheesy comedy instead.

It’s a great movie with a compelling story that reflects the unusual hobbies we often develop during the more depressing phases of our lives—hobbies that become coping mechanisms to escape harsh mental circumstances. We grow so obsessed with them that, for a moment, we forget what’s right or wrong. That’s where the trouble begins: we become too blind to see what we’re doing, as if stuck in fight-or-flight mode, seeing every situation as an opportunity to get closer to that hobby. The very thing we thought would change our life ends up tearing it apart. And by the time we realize it, it's already too late—because that obsession has turned into a destructive ion.

This short film captures the feeling of seeing a random girl on the street—someone you think might be the one you’ve been searching for your whole life. But you let her slip away because you’re not sure if you’re meant for her. Your desire to be with her slowly fades as you realize she might not have even noticed you. And all you're left with is a memory—of her walk, her eyes, her hair—playing on repeat in your mind, staying with you.

You live with the regret of not walking up to her and confessing your feelings. You wish you had at least shown her a glimpse of what you felt. And now, you live each day with the hope of finding her again—so you can finally try, finally speak your heart. But that day never comes.

Maybe you were destined for each other, but fate had its own plans and didn’t let you be together, even though you might have truly belonged to one another. And since you were both unaware of each other, you never crossed paths again. That’s how it ends—not with love, not with closure, but with the fading memory of a beautiful girl walking down the street in a white dress and red lipstick.

All you can recall are the sounds of her tiptoes and her quiet sighs. You don’t even her face anymore—just certain specifics.

Everything fades... but the memory stays.

Son of a biscuit! Two stars seems both low and high at the same time.

There's nothing special about this movie, nor is the acting so top-notch that it hooks you enough to appreciate it. It’s just an average movie, with an even more average and common storyline. "The bad guy becomes the good guy, then life hits him and throws him back into the same old position—nothing more." But the meaning behind the title and the message conveyed through the movie isn't just that love hurts—it's that what love brings with it can hurt.

Love isn't pleasant for everyone. Love isn't perfect for everyone, nor is it good for everyone. It's a feeling that can either take your life away or give it a whole new meaning. The expectations from one person become your entire priority, and that very priority is what ends up changing you.

But that doesn’t mean love is good for everyone. Sometimes, love tears your life apart—especially if it’s misinterpreted or manipulated. You might not even call it love, but if it represents love, it can still be associated with it.

I consider love a great feeling, but once it takes over you, it can feel like pain. Still, the feeling of being in love is exceptional—and it can only be truly understood when you’re really in love.

I believe this movie portrays the intense desire to be perfect, yet the resistance to change. It's the same resistance that often drags you to the lowest point in your life. This denial of change becomes another step back from your goal. The beauty of this film lies in how it captures the emotions and the longing to be perfect—for something she made the entire purpose of her life—while still resisting change because those cravings had become part of her soul.

On the other hand, there’s the girl who sacrificed her desires, her needs, and even her life just to attain freedom. She represents that one pigeon looking up at the birds flying in the sky, wondering if maybe she too could get the chance to touch the sky.

Sometimes our desires and wants take us to places that even struggle cannot. Imagine working hard without any ambition or desire—it's like walking aimlessly through a street. It feels like an abyss where nothing but you exists. But if you walk into that same abyss with even a glimpse of the castle, or a few glimpses of what could be, then you begin to enjoy the journey—and you’ll reach your destination much faster.

"I brought you back from the dead" Final destination: Jesus Edition

Stole the concept of Cure-Kiyoshi Kurosawa, copied James Gunn’s filming style and character representation—maybe Martin Scorsese was right; Marvel isn’t cinema after all

Most of the scenes and even the concept of this film are slightly similar to The Lobster. Since I really enjoyed and loved The Lobster, I liked this one too—they did pretty well with it. Elizabeth Olsen's performance is what makes this movie even better. Everyone in the cast did a great job when it comes to acting. The cinematography is good, though not exceptional.

The only flaw, in my opinion, is the straightforward ending with just a hint of a twist, which I had already predicted. Otherwise, the movie was quite good.

Damn, Sophie Thatcher and Jack Quaid are both on a generational run. The way they’re working with both indie productions and major studios—they’re bound to hit a huge box office success within the next five years

He says exactly what I think in almost every moment of the film, but his actions are so extreme they completely shift our perception of his character. The complexity in him feels out of place in the world, yet oddly familiar to someone with a similar mind. I don’t his actions, but I do believe some of his words are right in a way. The cruelty in how he behaves shows a lack of empathy—maybe caused by the feeling of being different in an indifferent world. And that, I think, is what’s slowly eating him from within.

Am I dead or was I the one who died in the car accident? Am I the ghost watching the ghost of myself relive the memories I built with my beautiful, depressed wife?

Racism is pointless—spread love💕

I want to acheive the level of game frank had with ladies 👀

Ohhoooo! This is one of the best sci-fi action movies ever. I really want that cool Judge suit, and Karl Urban nailed every single scene!

Choose life. Choose a job. Choose a girlfriend. Choose a big house. Choose a car. Choose a family.
Is this what living life is all about? Choosing things?
Even if we put these wants and needs aside, will anything really change?
Of course not—because these things are what mostly give life its meaning. And who doesn’t want meaning in their meaningless life?

I wake up every single day wondering if I’m going to do something meaningful today—something I won’t question later, something that doesn’t just give me pleasure but gives me purpose.
And I’m sure I’ll find that thing one day.

The part that makes me feel worst about myself isn’t that I’m stuck in the same loop.
It’s that I’m not trying hard enough to break out of it.
Why am I not waking up and saying, “Screw this—I’m going to do something different today?”

I’ve tried. So many times.
But I give up midway.
I chase experiences—just one single experience that could shift my entire perspective, that could change the way I feel about life.
But I give up.

Then I try to stand back up. Try again.
And again, I give up.
This directionless struggle often weighs me down, and I think about giving up completely—leaving everything behind.

But in the hope of becoming better someday, I wake up again.
I try, once more, to be different.

This cycle keeps going. Over and over. It never stops.
And I want it to stop.

I don’t want to choose life, or a job, or any particular thing.
I want to choose myself.
A better me.
A me who is satisfied, happy, and whole—for myself.

And someday, I will become him.

I genuinely respect soldiers, no matter what country they are from. The ones who deserve hate and disrespect are their governments. A soldier is simply there to give his life for his country.

James Stewart movies are totally dominating my top 2 on Letterboxd, lol

Same repeated, bullshit story. I’ve been waiting for this movie since late 2023 and expected more from it, as I’m a hardy fan. But Tom Hardy needs to choose better films—his acting alone can’t carry every movie. He did a good job here too, and there are some positives in the film; it’s not all flaws. The action, cinematography, and camera work are insane.

This kind of obsession is honestly terrifying, but if it’s a woman, I’m fine with it—because it’s not like I’d get someone who’d cheat on her anyway. (Also, I read female literature books, btw)

Man, the ending felt like I wasted 2 hours and 4 minutes watching a future prisoner uncover the truth about the origin of the virus. In Bruce Willis (James Cole's) situation, the song "In the End" should’ve been playing in the background, with Linkin Park yelling, "I tried so hard, and got so far, but in the end, it doesn’t even matter"

Great twists, but I had already predicted the ending of the movie. The acting is really good, and the script is perfect.

Frank is running down the alley, cops chasing him, while a rock metal song blares in the background. Proceeds to give a five-star rating.

This movie highlights what modern-day cinema often lacks when making action-thriller films. Beyond just a robbery, it develops each character deeply, and without over-explaining their backstories, it makes you contemplate and explore them on your own—and that's what I liked.

The film shows the consequences of intentionally choosing wrongdoing under certain circumstances. Technically, Neil wasn't just a regular criminal doing this for himself—he was doing it for everyone around him.

The same goes for Vincent. He wasn't just a typical cop chasing down a culprit because it was his job; he saw it as a responsibility.

Both of them had a broad and thoughtful vision of life, and in the end, they each won in their own way.

I’ve always considered Terry a badass Batman, but whenever I see him, I still feel like the guy under the mask should be Bruce Wayne instead. I know it sounds weird, but that’s just how I feel

Even halfway through the movie, I was convinced that it wasn't just the doctor and the attorney who were high—I was too. And it wasn't because of the drug portrayal, but because of the desire for a trip into the madness of Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas

I'm quite amazed by this movie. The writing is perfect—the sound design, acting, and visuals—everything in it is flawless. This movie shows a great intuition of humans toward their necessities. And one of our biggest necessities is sunlight. Without any doubt, we would do anything just to see sunshine from the east.

That’s what makes us more powerful and conscious than other beings. The sacrifices aren’t just risks—they are the opportunities we give for someone else to live.

Quite possibly the best representation of superheroes or superpower out there

As a neurotypical person, I understand that having a different brain structure doesn’t make you a genius or a superhuman. But it does mean the world feels different to you. This nature of the mind brings a unique sense of mortality to your life. This rarity in thought both constructs and demolishes the very things you believed could be yours. And that’s the reality—not found in the beauty of the mind, but in the peace of it. This intelligence and consciousness bring both meaning and chaos to the same space, and that’s why your world seems different to you—while the same exact world feels simple to them.

The only thing I liked about this movie was John and Ben's duo

Watched on Saturday May 3, 2025.

Oh, I'm a goofy goober, yeah. You're a goofy goober, yeah. We're all goofy goobers, yeah🎵🗣️🧽🐡

Mr Wallace chilled tf out after being 🍇 by a white blonde cop

At first, I thought it was just another mid movie hyped by some unaware modern cinephiles, but after 15 minutes of being into it, I realized I was experiencing something that couldn’t be experienced again if I let it slip away from my hands.

The sound design, cinematography, and story are top-notch. This movie delivers everything perfectly—the horror, the mysterious interactions between each and every character, the comedy, the love between two minds—and most importantly, the dialogues don’t feel awkward like most movies where they fumble with delivery; with Sinners, it’s completely the opposite. Hailee and Michael’s chemistry is amazing. I want to see them together on screen again.

The bar scene in the middle of the movie is one of the best things that ever happened to cinema. The song was perfectly suited to their situation. The terror in that bar—or warehouse, whatever it was—made me even more invested. Not for a moment did I feel that the songs were unbearable.

The ending was good—not amazing, but good. The main lead taking revenge on the semi-antagonist, who barely appeared in the movie, felt right, because the movie was never about some Western-style drama; it was about Western-style horror. And don’t miss the post-credits scene—it was absolutely on point, and I liked it a lot.

Amazing performances by:
Michael B. Jordan as Smoke and Stack
Hailee Steinfeld as Mary
Miles Caton as Sammie Moore
Jack O’Connell as the Devil

It’s really hard for Mary Jane to just sit quietly for a moment instead of goofing around and smooching random red-flag guys

The fact that I’ve already seen this movie (or trilogy) multiple times, but I watched it again just to log it on Letterboxd

Beware of tightening your external anal sphincter while watching this

The kitchen fight was cool tho

Mads literally went mad with the final scene dance

Oh, mickey you're so fine

2025 has been a great year for me. It began with many changes, including a shift in my movie interests and tastes. Since we've already experienced some great films early on, I'm currently keeping track of every movie released this year so that I can look back at them after the year ends and appreciate the cinema.

• Sinners
• The Ugly Stepsister
• Mickey 17
• Thunderbolts*
• Fountain of Youth
• The Gorge
• Novocaine
• Companion
• Warfare
• Black Bag

...plus 7 more. View the full list on Letterboxd.

• A Girl, She Is 100%
• The Second Bakery Attack

• Her
• Arrival
• The Lobster
• Demolition
• Manchester by the Sea
• The Master
• Fallen Angels
• The Secret Life of Walter Mitty
• Beautiful Boy
• The Banshees of Inisherin

...plus 12 more. View the full list on Letterboxd.

• Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me
• Oldboy
• Naked
• Mulholland Drive
• Vertigo
• Cure
• Eraserhead
• The Lighthouse
• Midsommar
• The Ugly Stepsister

...plus 9 more. View the full list on Letterboxd.

• The Thing

  This is the best horror movie I have ever watched. There are no unnecessary jumpscares; everything is on point. I didn't feel bored for a single second while watching it. The story is well-written, and the cinematography is the cherry on top compared to other horror movies.

• The Shining
• Sinners
• The Lighthouse
• Alien

"I love movies"

1. Trainspotting
2. Vertigo
3. Naked
4. Rear Window
5. 12 Angry Men
6. Cure
7. One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
8. Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me
9. Whiplash
10. Heat

...plus 11 more. View the full list on Letterboxd.

• A Ghost Story

• Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
• Vanilla Sky
• Green Book
• Guy Ritchie's The Covenant

• Heat
• John Wick
• John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum
• Dredd
• John Wick: Chapter 4
• The Bourne Identity
• Extraction
• Nobody
• Collateral
• John Wick: Chapter 2

...plus 7 more. View the full list on Letterboxd.

• The Wolf of Wall Street
• Shutter Island
• Inception
• Django Unchained
• Catch Me If You Can
• Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood
• The Revenant

• The Prestige
• Interstellar
• Inception
• The Dark Knight
• Oppenheimer
• The Dark Knight Rises
• Memento
• Tenet
• Batman Begins
• Insomnia

...plus 1 more. View the full list on Letterboxd.

• Guy Ritchie's The Covenant
• Dunkirk
• Warfare

• Fight Club
• Se7en
• Gone Girl
• Zodiac
• The Killer

• 12 Angry Men
• The Lincoln Lawyer
• Primal Fear

• Mr. Nobody
• Twelve Monkeys

• Interstellar
• Sunshine
• Alien
• The Martian
• First Man
• Gravity

• Django Unchained

  This movie is so enjoyable, and the plot and story are amazing. Plus, I like cowboys, so this movie is pretty much exactly what I want.

• Sinners

• Spider-Man 3
• Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
• Spider-Man 2
• Spider-Man

• GoodFellas
• The Godfather
• Legend

• Babylon
• Children of Men

• Shaun of the Dead
• The ant