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This was not good. Strange film. It almost felt like a film made by a theater director. There were quite a few plot holes. The male lead that Sylvia falls for is kind of just an ass. The characters were not all that interesting. This is a pretty easy pass if you haven't seen it.

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I don't think there is anything particular to recommend this film. This is Grand And Hepburn as you know them from their flirty comedic days.

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This was great cinema. Every scene has detail to read into. The camerawork and framing masterful. I distinctly remember one scene of just a glass of water and a lemon (I think) that I thought "This could be a water painting".

Acting was excellent. So much was communicated through the eyes rather than spoken word.

I'd say my biggest objection was how perfectly setup the trio was. Nora, her husband Arthur, and her childhood love Hae Sung were almost too contrived. Every one of them had an emotional core that made them perfectly balanced in the group dynamics. Nora was pragmatic and loyal, to the point of almost being cruel to Arthur. Arthur was neurotic and maybe a bit cowardly, but came through in his understanding of Nora. Hae Sung was romantic to the point of what could easily have been regarded as "creepy", but his actual feelings were so pure that it was honestly hard to regard them as such.

Anyway, my friend and I spent a solid 2 hours dinner afterwards mostly discussing particulars of the film. It is that level of cinema.

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I expected little, I got little. I have only myself to blame.

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This was genuinely one of the most fun films I have ever seen. The camera work, the change in styles, the framing. Heartful at its core but with a casing of comedy (appropriate to any spider man film). A few of the plot elements are a little contrived, but this is a comic book film so whatever. This is great cinema.

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Better than the last one... I don't think much needs to be said about these films at this point.

Enjoyed it. Though it is a bit more of the "funny and almost cartoonish" than the somewhat more biting later novels in this series. A few works by TP have been animated into cartoons, and this would probably be one of the better ones for that treatment.

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I think it struck pretty true to its form. I've sorta soft boycotted (with no real conviction) most of the Marvel & Star Wars stuff. Not that I think it is bad, just that I think it takes away from the possibility of making new things by putting so much energy into continuing existing things. With that said, I made an exception for this "subplot" series as I did enjoy all the characters quite a bit.

Also, the "single shot" fight scene at the end was pretty cool. Got to give them credit.

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I really enjoyed this. I think there was a bit in the way of editing to make certain scenes flow more quickly. But it still did an excellent job of giving you a sense of being in the audience.

The negatives were small:

1. I didn't like the "GOOD JOB" or whatever that many of the characters seemed to feel a need to do. I don't know why you would mar a perfectly good screenplay with small modern flourishes like that.
2. It has always been a bit of an awkward distinction between Yubaba's twin sister as portrayed when she is in the bath house (projected) and in her own house. However, in this play she says something along the lines of "I will slit your smile" or something like that... (not quite sure)... It was weird. Like, it just seemed way to violent for what is supposed to be the "good" character.
3. Not the films fault, but there was no intermission in my theater (well, like 15 seconds). I am kinda puzzled by that as I feel a 15 minute intermission would result in almost everyone picking up something from concessions? Also just gives you a chance to talk about what you have seen so far, seems like a missed opportunity.

The good:

1. It was well acted, the set pieces were amazing, the techs were doing a great job, even the "inanimate" objects were given life!
2. No-Face's dancing movement under his shroud was a great physical flourish.
3. The scene where they clean the "stink" (turns out to be a river) spirit was just great. I loved how they turned the "heave ho" cast that were pulling the garbage into the exuding garbage.
4. The scene in the train was simple but very effective use of a projector.
5. Also, the guy (I think it was 1 person) that was running the paper crane and the river spirit around was great. It was interesting because he is supposed to not be there at some level, but he dances as he moves which causes you to associate his movements with the thing he is animating.

This was great. I really wish fathom would get more plays. Really made me want to see this live!

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It was actually pretty fun but they kept bringing in a romantic interest (awkwafina) and a support group. I think it would have been better if they played aquafina as a straight man to Renfield's nightly shenanigans. It might also be nice if they actually let the support group end up supporting Renfield in his fight to break co-dependance. I'm overthinking it, but it was a pretty fun movie that got a little bogged down in some of its sidequest.

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I enjoyed this as it was more of a focused biopic of a particular deal being made than a drama (looking at you Gucci). There were some awkward parts, for instance when all the characters are sitting around the table and he says "All of use will be forgottten, but you will live forever" to MJ. Maybe it was said, maybe it wasn't, still feels like a really weird thing for a grown man to say to a young rookie.

Good acting, decent pacing, a little bit of deification (MJ)... What's not to like?

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Honestly, it was so much better than the 2000 film of the same name that I can't really complain.

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I wish they had combined this and the third movie into 1 film. That could easily be a 5 star movie. This felt a little too drawn out at this point. Still, some really great camera work. Fun action. Kind of cool world. It could have gone out better, but it still went out pretty well.

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Watched it all. Begins as interesting Jules Vern type story, but episode 23-34 (island & Africa) are awful. Last 5 episodes return you to a great story. Probably the greatest example in drop in quality I have seen to date. Strongly suggest just reading summaries for terrible middle part. You have been warned. Likely 1 to 2 stars higher if it wasn't for the middle.

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Exactly what a Fairy Tale should be. Serious themes woven into a fantastical world. Incredible animation. I really love the styling that this movie took upon itself. Every part of this film was good to exceptional.

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Teenage anime level stupid in that the whole problem could be resolved with one tiny conversation. Solidly entertaining and good natured. No "My Man Godfrey" but it works.

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Enjoyable enough. Could have been 45 minutes shorter with very little lost. Plot was mediocre, but effects and scenery were beautiful. Most enjoyed the the robot and vehicles.

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Actual "stop motion" is beautiful. Did not enjoy the songs very much and felt they were too densely packed at the beginning. Good messaging on father/child relationships and also universal forgiveness. It was enjoyable, but it just didn't provide an emotional hook for me.

This felt like a recipe where some key ingredient was missing. Seems like most of the steps had been followed, I could see that it was put together with care and skill, and yet... it just didn't catch me emotionally.

I did enjoy observing human beings through Klara's eyes. I felt that Klara was able to observe some blindsides of human relationships that we often fail to consciously consider. However, she was so alien in her own thoughts that it was difficult to draw anything interesting from her own observations. It was like "hey, isn't this interesting that human beings are like X", but there was no reflection beyond that. It was purposely stilted, leaving you to draw your own thoughts about X.

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Sometimes, stupidity is the winning strategy.

Felt like a "larger than life" story pushed into the real world. Beautiful scenery. Captured the quiet despair of many of the townsfolk. Enjoyed it quite a bit.

I have read very little of the Mistborn series (I think only the [b: Alloy of Law|10803121|The Alloy of Law (Mistborn, #4)|Brandon Sanderson|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1442889632l/10803121.SY75.jpg|15035863]) and something else I can't quite remember). I am assuming that all of the characters I am reading are callouts to other characters from various novels. As an outsider, reading this story was engaging, but probably lacked the emotional punch it might have had if I knew who any of these people were. Anywho, even with that, it was a well written story. I also appreciated that it was a novella with good pacing and a clear ending. So, even if you haven't read any of the Mistborn stuff, I think this will not disappoint you.

I will often forgive a middling book if it has a few great ideas. I felt that the tech in this book was so loosely defined that I had trouble understanding what was within the realm of possibility. Felt like the story might be better set up as a punchy exciting animation rather than within the written word. I enjoyed visualizing the scenes, but when I think about the plot (tangled beyond my keen) or characters (whose motivations are still to be revealed) I was a little less impressed.

It might have been 4, but I also read this book over a period of around a month. I think, if you are going to read this, it is better to finish it quickly over a few days. It is that kind of novel.

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tldr; The rock acting like a stone for 2 hours.

This was so badly cast. You have The Rock, and incredibly charming and likable guy, and you cast him as this dour faced zero charisma mega super hero.... Like, wtf were you thinking?

I don't care about the original source material. They should have modified the character from being dour grumpy pants to being maybe something closer to The Comedian from Watchmen. Somebody who is deeply cynical and jaded, but maybe underneath it all is actually very hurt that the world isn't better? This would have allowed The Rock to act as "The Rock, but a little evil", perfectly within his range.

Oof.

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This was interesting to watch as an older adult. I think I remember seeing this last when I was maybe 21. This is a movie about looking back, and what works in the film also works for the viewer. I think it is a good film to watch every 15 years, see where you are in life relative to the protagonist. What was important to you then, what is important to you now.

tldr; Good film for self reflection, both of the character and of yourself.

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Started muted and a bit slow. Every section is slightly better than it's previous. Several genuinely funny moments. Great lines and delivery. Modern man to mensch tale.