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Surprisingly decent flick. For a minute there, you could actually argue they squeezed every bit of juice out of a pretty mediocre premise.

That opening 80s montage? Killer. If only the whole movie had stayed in that lane.

Matt Damon kills it, direction is alright, but the soundtrack feels a little lazy—just constant interludes of those obvious 80s hits shoved in there. It all kind of drags into mediocrity toward the end, which is why the score isn't higher.

6/10

Spoiler from IMDb:
Michael Jordan is portrayed by Damian Delano Young but his face is never clearly shown, either obscured or facing away from camera, and he only has a few lines of dialogue. The real Jordan can be seen throughout in archival footage. Director Ben Affleck stated he decided to portray Jordan this way because, "Michael Jordan is so famous that I truly felt if we ever saw an actor playing it would be hard to get the audience to suspend their disbelief, because, in my opinion, there's no convincing anybody that someone who isn't Michael Jordan is Michael Jordan."

We haven't seen a mainstream flick this raw and unhinged since Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. Seriously, you rarely stumble upon something this wildly different from the usual garbage. Forget Marvel and their $200m multiverse nonsense... this was pulled off for a measly $25m.

At its core, it’s just a drama about four family members trying to fix their messy relationships. But the way the movie handles those "fixes" is totally out there. There isn't a single predictable beat in the whole thing. It starts slow, then suddenly pivots into directions you won't see coming, no matter how much you try to guess.

I get why some people found it overwhelming. The way the movie just keeps bombarding you with scenes as it builds toward the end can be a lot to stomach. Honestly, if that's too much for you, feel free to go back to your predictable Marvel sludge. This is built different. What starts as a drama basically morphs into an action-fantasy comedy with a heavy dramatic finish.

It's original, trippy, unpredictable, fun, wild, and stays with you. If only modern Hollywood actually had a few more fresh ideas like this.

8/10

I used to just remember her as some burnt-out teenager from some random, forgettable show. But man, how she absolutely crushed the role of Diana... hats off. Honestly, without her, there’s no movie; everything just revolves around her headspace, which is probably why a lot of people will find the whole thing unwatchable. Don't fall for my own biases here. This performance proves just how talented she really is, regardless of whatever version of Princess Diana you've got stuck in your head. In my book—and it seems like people who actually knew Diana would agree—this is the closest anyone has ever come to capturing her essence. For the movie itself? Maybe a 4/10. But for her? A solid 9/10. She nailed the accent, the mannerisms... basically everything about her during those unstable years.

Honestly, this was unexpectedly the best piece of trash cinema from 2020. The only one worth an 8/10. It’s wild how the movie could’ve easily veered into psychological thriller territory given how some scenes were hinting at it. But honestly? It actually gains more weight staying like this—they nailed the depiction of seeing the world through the eyes of someone struggling with Alzheimer.

Hats off to Anthony Hopkins, seriously. Deep bow. 🙏 Just masterful. And look, out of respect for the late Boseman, it would’ve felt wrong if he’d snagged the Oscar posthumously. AH just proved his greatness once again, basically giving the younger crowd a masterclass in "how it’s done."

wow. what a trip. such a small, massive movie. the story is beautiful, the atmosphere is heavy, and Brit Marling is just her usual incredible self, but then that ending hits you... Pro tip: don't go reading anything about this film. Just sit down and let the ninety minutes happen to you. You might end up speechless, kind of like I am right now.

9/10

People keep saying it’s like Inside Out, but honestly? It doesn't touch that level. The opening is great, I'll give it that. That jazz soundtrack is woven through the whole thing pretty smoothly, and visually, it's definitely eye candy. There are moments where it gets weird and funny too. But man, it's a mess in parts. You get these lines that actually make you stop and think, but they're just scattered everywhere, and by the end, you're left scratching your head wondering what the creators were even trying to say. Look, despite all that, it’s still a solid animated flick. Just don't expect it to be something you'll want to rewatch like Inside Out.

7/10

Just a little spoiler.

P.S. First souls are already dropping down toward the States. When '22' hits the ground, it’s heading straight for India. Since '22' is an "old soul," was this whole section actually about reincarnation? 🍿

The movie isn't even really about the nomad lifestyle. It’s more about the grind of getting old while stuck in this brutal capitalist machine. At least, that's how it feels for the first two-thirds before the whole thing just loses its way. The directing is sharp enough, I guess—using those minimal shots and wide landscapes to set a mood works fine—but everything else? Forget it. It’s forgettable. Watch it once if you must, then move on with your life. If this is supposedly the best film of 2020, it says a lot about what a garbage year it was. And honestly, that goes for more than just movies.

6/10

The poll needs a whole new category: "I can't stand looking at his ugly face."

☕

Felipe Massa almost turned into a mass murderer. And honestly, you’d never guess it by looking at him.