29
Aug

Mile 22 (5/10)

Review Yet another movie featuring a lot of chases and combat scenes. Unlike the much-hated Bourne series (hated by me), the combats aren’t marred by a VomitCam™ and the fights are definitely worth the price of admission. But plot-wise, it failed to surprise me, and I mercifully slept through a good 20 minutes of the […]

29
Aug

Three Identical Strangers (8/10)

Review This is a documentary, not a script or an adaptation of a novel, but it might as well be. What starts as a startling coincidence turns into an amazing story that is sure to leave you shocked, outraged, and more than a little sad. Score: 8/10

28
Aug

Kin (6/10)

Review Great visual FX (+1) Kid isn’t too annoying (+0) Decent theme (+1/2) A little long Slightly predictable plot (-1/2) Fairly entertaining movie, slightly predictable but gets the job done. Probably the beginning of a series (this is just a pilot), but felt a little long. By the makers of Stranger Things, if this adds […]

19
Aug

Dans la brume (Just a Breath Away) (7/10)

[English follows] Dans un Paris du proche-futur, un père et sa femme font des prouesses pour sauver la vie de leur fille (qui vit dans une bulle d’isolation en raison d’une condition médicale) alors qu’un tremblement de terre relâche une nappe de gaz toxique qui engouffre toute la ville. Un film petit budget qui en […]

19
Aug

Alpha (6/10)

The story of how wolves and humans became friends. It’s well told, feels credible, and showcases some stunning cinematography and incredible vistas. Not being a dog lover, I probably don’t relate to this movie the way its creators intended, but I can tell dog people will get a big kick out of it. The wolf […]

15
Aug

Fleuve noir (6.5/10)

Critique J’ai vu le film sur la base qu’il mettait en vedette Vincent Cassel, un acteur que j’aime bien depuis que je l’ai découvert dans “Le pacte des loups” (malgré qu’il m’a ennuyé à pleurer dans “Juste la fin du monde” de Xavier Dolan). Il joue toujours le même rôle, mais il le joue bien. […]

21
Feb

Black Panther (6/10)

Seen it, liked it. Unlike most MCU movies, it’s not as “tied” to the rest of the Marvel universe. It’s very much a standalone story about the most advanced human civilization ever, hidden in one of the poorest areas of the world. It’s risky to criticize this movie when you’re a white guy, largely because […]

19
Feb

Garde alternée (5.5/10)

Petit film français sans prétention, Garde alternée raconte l’histoire de Jean, homme marié (à Sandrine) qui a une aventure extra-maritale (avec Virginie). Sa vie est bousculée lorsque sa femme, qui découvre la tromperie, décide de s’associer avec la maitresse de Jean pour le partager entre elles deux, chacune ayant “la garde” de Jean une semaine […]

13
Feb

I’m Still Here

I’ve left social media, but I haven’t left the internet. Come here from time to time, in case you want to hear about my views on life, the universe and everything in-between. –Jean C.