Don Wilson

Favorite films

  • The Fifth Element
  • Blade Runner
  • The Matrix
  • Ghost in the Shell

All
  • Dirty Harry

    ★★★★★

  • Throne of Blood

    ★★★★½

  • Cyber City Oedo 808

    ★★★★★

  • Police Story

    ★★★★½

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Broken Rage

2024

★★★½ Liked Watched

I don’t really know what to say, a hilarious Takeshi sketch that felt like a Yakuza sub story.

Godzilla Minus One

2023

★★★★ Liked Watched

Godzilla: Minus One - A Roaring Delight

For a movie made on a smaller budget, the visual effects are ridiculously impressive, like, you’d never guess they weren’t working with Hollywood money. Godzilla looks terrifying, the destruction is massive, and the attention to detail in the city scenes is kind of mind-blowing.

The cinematography really caught me off guard too. The way they frame Godzilla makes him feel impossibly huge and terrifying, and there are so many gorgeous wide shots of…

Witness in the City

1959

★★★★★ Liked Watched

Witness in the City: A Twist of Fate in Parisian Shadows

This movie was an absolute revelation for me. As someone who hasn't ventured much into classic French cinema…at all, this 50s noir thriller took me by surprise with its gripping narrative and compelling characters. The pacing is masterful, expertly building tension as it delves into an intriguing slice of 1950s Paris nightlife. Ancelin, the protagonist, is a fascinating figure; his well-intentioned actions spiral into a comedic tragedy, offering a…

The Hidden

1987

★★★½ Liked Watched

The Hidden: A Nostalgic Sci-Fi Horror Precursor

The Hidden, a lesser-known gem from 1987 (to me anyways) delivers an exhilarating blend of sci-fi and horror that captivates from start to finish. Its pace is relentless, and the energy is infectious. The film manages to balance its intense action sequences with moments of dry humour, making it a thoroughly entertaining ride.
I came across this movie by chance on an X-Files subreddit post and I’m glad I checked it out, even…

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