Humor is hugely subjective and as far as filmmakers go, few people evidence this simple truth more than Yorgos Lanthiamos.
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It’s also a very funny movie that contains some effective commentary, coupled with some catchy songs and stunning animation. However, there’s no denying that The Lego Movie is an easy movie to empathize with, as its core message is earnest and fundamentally sound. The film boasts a hatred of corporations, despite being produced by a massive corporate entity, which is hypocritical in a way. Lego is one of capitalism’s greatest inventions, but The Lego Movie is one of the best anti-business comedies of modern times.
You will laugh, you will cringe, and there’s one scene where you will at least sniffle a little because it plucks at the heartstrings with surgical precision. The point is, eighth grade is a horrible, horrendously awkward life stage for the vast majority of people, and Bo Burnham’s directorial debut manages to find humor in the misery without belittling said misery. Of course, that meant I went directly to high school, do not pass go, do not collect $200, which in retrospect probably wasn’t any better. (Anna Swanson)Įighth grade is such a notoriously bad time that I, having heard plenty of 0/10, would not recommend reviews from survivors, weaseled my way into skipping it. Turns out, the biggest organ that Magic Mike XXL possesses is its heart. It’s a grand display as much as it is a simple gesture, one that puts as big a smile on her face as there was on mine. Take the film’s best sequence: the aptly nicknamed Big Dick Richie (Joe Manganiello) performs in a Georgia gas station to prove to himself that he can make a girl’s day. Their exploits are fun and comical, but the film is also deeply entrenched in positivity it’s a plea to care for each other and a display of the good that comes from sincere acts of kindness. Director Gregory Jacobs utilizes a vignette structure to loosely trace a plot through the American south as Mike (Channing Tatum) and his ragtag crew of stripping buddies make their way to a convention in Myrtle Beach. Magic Mike XXL maneuvers like the best dance routine, simultaneously light on its feet and carrying emotional weight. It’s the sort of premise that in the wrong hands could have turned into something cringe-inducing in all the worst ways, but Cannon handles the solid script from Brian and Jim Kehoe fabulously and strong performances both generations of actors really seal the deal, making for an end-product that’s a thigh-slapping good time. Kay Cannon’s directorial debut about a trio of friends plotting to lose their virginity on prom night and the parents determined to stop them is one such standout. The typical big studio Hollywood “comedy” nowadays is pretty darn abysmal, but once in a while there’s an exception to the general rule that sparkles like a diamond in the rough. Furthermore, it’s the only film in history where terrorism is compared to The Lion King.
Movies like this risk descending into exploitation territory, but Four Lions is a nuanced commentary about religion gone awry, with themes that are surprisingly human and laden with pathos. On paper, that’s a disturbing concept, but the story also explores what they’re like as people beyond their ideological extremism. (Luke Hicks)įour Lions revolves around a group of young Muslims who set out to become radicalized terrorists. Frances Ha cemented their unparalleled approach. But few can depict the experience with such relatability without sacrificing empathy and critique. Nearly everyone knows the dreary slog that comes with finding oneself in the midst of everyone else (a theme that’s magnified in a zoo as wild New York City). But you don’t have to know Frances’s experience to understand. The crisp black and white photography gives it a distinct visual character, which fashions New York City as the artsy breeding ground for young, whiney, enigmatic 20-somethings with no profound motivation or singular direction. The collaborative screenwriting effort by Noah Baumbach and Greta Gerwig has become the quintessential film of Baumbach’s directorial career-a glowing achievement considering his stellar oeuvre-and the keystone dry, indie comedy for all quirky singles wondering what’s next.
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