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To Catch a Killer (2023)

And here we go again, Shailene.

[6/10 · 2 July 2023]

Whenever I see a new thriller, I wait for something breathtaking. Not when you try to hide inside your yawning, but something that really makes you forget to breathe. Films that you can rewatch and see new details and new information. But it's not about this film. Wasted. Again.

The plot is not very different from a typical thriller for one time. However, the concept of this film might be seen a bit differently. This time we can see the desire to show not only the action of the murder, not only the reason which stands behind it but the soul and desires of the killer. This new tendency to justify and sometimes even defend a villain is represented in modern Disney movies and the latest films. And this film is not an exception.

So we can see an imaginary connection between the killer and a police officer. The main character is chosen to catch the killer because she can feel him/her, as they have something in common. But actually, the only common thing they share is their stone faces and boring conversation. Too much attention to the concept, too little attention to the acting.

Perhaps Shailene Woodley has her own idea of playing. Whenever you watch a film with her you can't stop watching another Divergent movie. And the reason for that is her desire to show some emotions, but it's still the same. The same expressions, the same mimic, the same look. So don't expect here anything close to diversity.

So here are my 6 out of 10 just for the beauty of the picture itself, the decent work of the cameraman team, and for Shailene Woodley so she's just good-looking and pleasant to watch (but not to believe).

Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris (2022)

Will make you smile.

[7/10 · 4 June 2023]

Incredibly charming, kind, and warm film.

In modern cinematography, we rarely meet films such as this one.

The story is about a kind and honest woman who, despite everything, went toward her dream and desire. No matter what troubles and obstacles she encountered on her way, she always found a way to fix everything.

In that case, then what is special about such a banal story? Why does it deserve a high rating?

Its purity and light.

This film will make you cry, smile, rejoice, get angry, and mourn along with the main character.

Even though this is a good fairy tale, and this happens very rarely in life, this film can just be a reminder that we must believe in good fairy tales, and sometimes create them on our own. Then in our hearts, there will be a place for a miracle.

How to Be Single (2016)

What a cast, what a movie.

[4/10 · 4 June 2023]

One-time comedy for a boring evening. It could be used as a great source of white noise to make the process of cleaning your house more bearable. You don't need to watch the film very attentively, because even if you miss 20 or 60 minutes, it will still be clear what happened and what is going to happen. Unfortunately, much should not be expected from this movie.

For me, it was obvious even from the very beginning. The cast, the poster, the soundtracks, and especially the name. Everything gives you a vibe of a cheap comedy where you can't find a single new idea to think about.

The film tells the story of several girls who live their lonely lives in search of themselves. Each character is looking for something unique and necessary for them in their solitude.

So if you aren't ready to spend your time watching something decent and meaningful, the film is just for you.