Suburbicon’s cast is its strongest element. Seeing Damon as a full-blown antagonist is different, and he plays the smarmy Gardner Lodge well. Moore is also sharp in dual roles. Expect to see more of Jupe, too, as he does good work as Nicky. Isaac delivers the film’s best performance, but he’s limited to just two scenes despite fairly high billing.
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In the original Cloverfield an unknown monster emerges and lays siege to New York, all of which is filmed from a handheld camera — the idea being that the Department of Defence found it in the aftermath of the event. While it’s on the short list of best found-footage movies (alongside The Blair Witch Project and Chronicle) the nearly constant movement is tough to watch at times.
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While Gerard Butler’s acting prowess probably tops out as “off-brand Nicolas Cage,” which is, of course, high praise, there’s an endearing level of cheesiness inherent in him playing a brilliant scientist that can also kick ass when necessary. Suffice to say it rates highly on the “so bad it’s good” scale.
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Visually, Blade Runner 2049 is impeccable. It carries the aesthetic introduced in the original and turns the dial to 11, utilizing mostly practical sets and effects to create a technological continuity that Scott’s Alien has completely lost with Prometheus and Covenant. Seemingly every detail is accounted for, and the cinematography and production design are brilliant.
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On the coastal city of Ninjago, life is good… except for the incessant attacks from the sinister Lord Garmadon (Justin Theroux) and his Shark Army from their offshore volcanic island base. Fortunately for the citizens of Ninjago they’re protected by a secret ninja force whose giant mechs have been able to thwart Garmadon at every turn.
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Skarsgard does a great job of bringing the demented Pennywise to life. There’s an awkwardness to his movements, and little touches like the drooling and one eye going crooked help push the idea that there’s something very off about it. His childlike voice and unsettling appearance are a potent mix for creating a terrifying presence, allowing Skarsgard to dominate his scenes.
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Elba and Winslett are quality actors, and they both carry their parts well. Elba’s size and physicality make it seem plausible that he could aid Winslett extensively across such a perilous journey, and Winslett gets to carry more of the emotional side of the equation before being given her own moment to shine in a survivalist capacity.
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