28 March 2020

Movie Review - THE PLATFORM

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The Platform
THE PLATFORM
Year of Release: 2020 (Netflix)

JR's Rating: 10 /10, Outstanding

"Mastering The Craft of Social Privilege"

The Platform is a highly recommended watch especially now when we have all the time to exasperate on our own. The movie masters the presentation of social privilege in the most thrilling and horrific manner, but in the most positive sense. Figuratively, while those above have the advantage of getting resources to their own deciding, people down below are fighting to get a piece of what's left. It's highly symbolic of class stratification that is roughly representative of modern day society, almost what the movie Parasite did but all the more providing layers unseen between the rich and the poor.

We see an elevated prison where individuals are incarcerated for a crime or, well, involuntarily to obtain something (probably a diploma, idk). Each individual are allowed to bring one item of choice to use during their stay within their corresponding cell. Every month they are assigned to a level that might either be beneficial or not. Food appear to be abundant by those above but down below scarcity becomes a concern as what's left above is what's theirs to eat. The question is how to encourage everyone to equally share what they have and how to challenge the status quo that they are facing.

The movie was produced 2019 but was released on Netflix last March 20 to Filipino audiences. It maybe a foreign language film but even without subtitles, you'll get to understand the story when you delve into the emotions of the characters. The movie stands out technically as lights, sound and directing technique seem to make it feel like a play at your local theater or opera house. There are too many twists to anticipate in this movie but everything is up to the individual's interpretation and imagination. Everything about the movie is an experience that enlightens about the reality of society. The idea is innovative (well with subtle elements from familiar horror classics).

Here are some details you ought not to miss:
1. Goreng
2. Trimagasi
3. Imoguiri
4. Baharat
5. The Food Platform
6. The Panna Cotta Is The Message
7. The Child Is The Message
8. The Concept and Rules

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Watched on 25 March 2020 via Netflix


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Time Published: 28 March 2020 (08:00 PM)

26 February 2020

Movie Review - BIRDS OF PREY

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Birds of Prey
BIRDS OF PREY
Year of Release: 2020

JR's Rating: 9 /10, Impressive

"PhD In Being A Badass Bitch"

Never underestimate the power of this PhD in Psychiatry, Harley Quinn is a badass ready to hurt, kick butt and smash brains. Violence is her virtue after all.

After an emotional breakup with Joker, Harley Quinn is left with nobody but herself. Her immunity is no more when various individuals take revenge on their grievances against her. Her greatest adversary would be Roman Sionis (aka The Black Mask) who is set to put her life into danger unless she gives her a diamond ingested by a street snatcher. With the help of the Birds of Prey - Black Canary, The Huntress and Renee Montoya, Harley Quinn is off to the greatest villainery of her life.

As much as the movie's name is Birds of Prey, make no mistake that it mostly revolves around the mischiefs of her highness, Harley Quinn which is, by the way, magnificently portrayed by Margot Robbie. Every one-liner punches and action sequences, those from the police station break-in using her firework / grenade launcher to the amusement park battle against the men of Roman Sionis, are to anticipate. The color in this movie is aesthetically pleasing which are coupled with some great music selections. While the movie was definitely amazing, the Birds of Prey trio seemed left out when they should have been the focus. Don't get me wrong though, this movie serves as a worthy introduction to the girl team for any potential sequels or stories.

Here are some details you ought not to miss:
1. Margot Robbie
2. Action Choreography
3. The "Grenade" Launcher
4. Abandoned Amusement Park
5. Harley Quinn Intro
6. The Birds of Prey Trio
7. Music Selection
8. Hyena Named After Bruce Wayne

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Watched on 25 February 2020 at SM Baguio


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Time Published: 26 February 2020 (08:00 PM)

09 February 2020

Movie Review - JOKER

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Joker
JOKER
Year of Release: 2019

JR's Rating:  (10 out of 10, Outstanding)
⭐️ HIGHLY RECOMMENDED ⭐️


"Empathy for the Famed Comic Book Villain"

Welcome to the city of Gotham where corruption exists among men! Arthur Fleck is no ordinary clown struggling mentally and financially, a victim of horrific violence and commercial greed. He is set to become the famed villain of the city to take revenge for his experiences and influence everyone to resist. We see how the clown prince transform to be the archnemesis of our bat crusader.

While in the past everyone seems to hate the Joker, it's only now people get to see everything at his perspective. He too was a victim of bullying and oppression. These are what led him to be the vengeful and vicious villain we came to know. Yes, he killed people and yes, he retaliated with violence but with how his life was portrayed in this film, I can't help but feel empathy and eventually root for his cause. What people should understand is how one's actions can lead to one's hatred and madness in the future. Que sera sera, if I may. Arthur Fleck is a symbol of resistance - resistance against the evil that has degraded and took advantage of the lowest of society. His methods we may not approve but you'll feel compassion with everything he has been through.

I couldn't imagine anyone playing Joker as amazing and demented as Heath Ledger; but Joaquin Phoenix proved otherwise in what has been one of the best acting performances in recent memory. How the Joker laughs, thinks and acts may take days and months of method but Joaquin aced the experience of being Joker to its maximum. One other thing I liked the most about this movie, the artistic cinematography that highlights every scene as more than just a story but art. The movie astounds in so many ways that makes a potential boom of villain origins that would provide empathy over their superhero counterparts. I guess Warner Brothers / DC have found a way to counter Marvel's movie dominance with this. Joker maintains to be a highly recommended comic book outing well deserving of its numerous accolades at the moment.

Hail to The Clown Prince of Crime!

Here are some details you ought not to miss:
1. Joaquin Phoenix as Joker
2. Arthur Fleck's Laugh
3. Dancing in the Restroom
4. Murder of Murray Franklin
5. Riots at Gotham
6. The Cinematography
7. Question of Joker's Sanity
8. Short Show of Batman's Origins

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Watched on 04 October 2019 at SM Calamba


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Time Published: 09 February 2020 (08:00 PM)