But now I'm back! After went missing for two months in July and August. I saw a lot of films though. But I didn't see The Emoji Movie (high-five!). But also I didn't see The Dark Tower or Cars 3.
Top 3 Films
1. Baby Driver
Coolest film this summer. Featuring a great ensemble led by Ansel Elgort and featuring the coolest soundtrack, Edgar Wright is now 5 for 5. By now, I'd dare him to make a bad movie and I'd pay him up before his new film comes out. The action scenes are super energetic almost unlike other action films you've ever seen. If you come out of the theatres not humming one of the 30+ songs featured, then you must be deaf and tasteless.
2. King Arthur: Legend of the Sword
Controversial choice, yes. I might be the only one putting this film above Dunkirk. The deciding moment for King Arthur is in the first 2 minutes: if you're okay with this version having a giant elephant and more magic stuff than ever, then you're in for a treat. Legend of the Sword is destined to be a cult classic for its action, amazing soundtrack, and quick storytelling (honestly, it skipped shit parts making it so much better). It's a shame people are too dull that this film made less than The Mummy.
3. Dunkirk
It's a Chris Nolan film. This film, as he said, to be experienced. It is. And you have to see it in IMAX to get the full experience. But then there's some weird editing that prevents this film from being my number one this summer. Also, when compared to Joe Wright's five minute sequence of Dunkirk, this film feels a tad dull. (This is a lot of criticism for a film in number 3).
Honorable mentions
- War For The Planet Of The Apes, best franchise not featuring humans in leading roles. Also, the soundtrack from Michael Giacchino here is an Oscar contender.
- Spider-Man: Homecoming, for successfully handling the third iteration of the human spider in a decade in such grace, with a decent villain too.
- Wonder Woman, for showing that DC could do something right and pioneering female-led superhero film.
Most Surprising Film
Dunkirk
Surprising for not being the best film this summer. But also not a really bad film. It's a different type of film. A film where Tom Hardy acts with his left eye. A film where Cillian Murphy is not explained well. A film with a very intense soundtrack. A film with three different timeframe and place. A film that is super loud. A film that fills complete but also empty at the same time. It's a weirdly good film. It's surprisingly very short. And after Nolan's talky space masterpiece Interstellar, Dunkirk is a weird follow-up.Honorable mention
- King Arthur: Legend of the Sword, for being more enjoyable than it should've (for me).
Most Disappointing Film
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales
I'm a big fan of the original trilogy. No one would proudly declare that. But I would. But On Stranger Tides was a massive dud. This one tried better, but failed as well. They managed to make Captain Jack a total buffoon and drunkard. They deleted Will Turner's backstory in favor of a very bland Henry Turner's rescue mission. For a franchise that has ran for 14 years, it is critical to have at least the characters right. On Stranger Tides still has Jack, Barbossa and Gibbs right. This one, not really--only Barbossa was right in this film. It's a shame. They nailed the coffin this time for sure.
Dishonorable mentions
- Alien Covenant, honestly what is going on with this franchise.
Worst Films
1. The Mummy
Worst film ever. Nothing is good, except the production design. At least Tom Cruise got his zero-G plane. He's the only winner here.
Worst film ever. Nothing is good, except the production design. At least Tom Cruise got his zero-G plane. He's the only winner here.2. Transformers: The Last Knight
Also a massive dud. It bad for even the worse things like aspect ratio. There are 8 aspect ratio changes in the film, constantly changing. It's filled with total nonsense. But also surprising stuff that made you stay until the end, just shrugging away every scene. Like Anthony Hopkins or a robo-butler that is voiced by the butler from Downton Abbey. Honestly this film is the epitome of "what the fuck is happening." This film's title should be a curse word, everytime you shout "what the fuck is happening" you should just scream "transformers the last knight!"