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The Park (2023)
What a surprise. Don't believe the haters.
The cinematography, locations and plot were top notch. The premise and plot was interesting, although it wasn't the focus of the story.
The trailer is kind of misleading. Don't expect a horror, survival or action film. Think more of a indie character study rather than a plot driven film. The film can be dark due to it being post-apocalyptic but the kids balance it.
This film covers topics of humanity, survival and empathy. It's unconventional and kinda keeps you guessing on what will happen.
The writing wasn't bad. The dialogue is believable, which most writers struggle when it comes to kids but Shal Ngo did a great job with a nice message at the end.
Most of the reviews that are hating on this gem seem to be miserable boomers who are literally "kids these days" wouldn't survive... It's a fictional film... get over yourselves.
The acting is probably the weakest aspect of the film but it's kids. Some of the kids over act but it's bearable. The main character Ines played by Chloe Guidry is surprisingly well done and subtle. Kuan played Carmina Garay seemed to be over expressive but it kinda fits her character. It does drag towards the middle.
I had to give this film 10 stars to out weigh the unnecessary hate. But the film is probably 7/10. An above average film that made me remember the wonder and hope of being a kid.
Prey (2022)
A female protagonist film done RIGHT!
The movie's cinematography is outstanding and has beautiful landscapes. The action is also well shot. Not your typical shakey cam. The actors are decent to mid But the main character Amber Midthunder was great, well acted, and she did her best with the material given to her. The problem comes in the writing as she doesn't seem to react when people start dying around her. The break-out star is Coco her dog which acted his butt off. What makes this film special is that they actually gave the main character's flaws and a character arch that most films today don't do (Mary-sues). Thankfully this film did NOT do that which makes the ending... So satisfying. Give it a watch.