Movie reviews of Ruth Maramis

It’s definitely a slow-burn period mystery but I find it quite engrossing and surprisingly funny thanks to Harry Melling’s performance as young Poe. The cinematography by DP Masanobu Takayanagi is pretty stunning too! Review

It was enjoyable and the visuals are gorgeous, but I don’t think it’s as spectacular as I expected. Still it was fun to see the reunion of Antonio Banderas and Salma Hayek as the voice of Puss and Kitty. Review

Rolf Lassgård is hilarious as the title role and I love the tentative relationship with his Persian neighbor played by Bahar Pars. Review

I think the premise is a bit off the wall and apparently, the book was deemed unfilmable, so even Noah Baumbach just couldn’t make it work. Review

It’s got everything one would want in a neo-noir… it’s stylish, mysterious, heart-wrenching, and romantic, with a shocking finale I didn’t see coming. It’s also one of the best-looking films I’ve seen this year and one I’m keen on watching again one day. Review

Ishiguro’s script has such quiet grace and poignancy that makes you reflect on one’s own life and what we do with the finite time we’re given. Yes, there’s an element of predictability to the story, but Living is the kind of film that favors character development as we see the world through the protagonist’s eyes. Review

This is a restrained but unflinching human drama that I wish more people would check out. I sure hope to see more from miss Diop and the two performers at the center of the film. Review

It’s serviceable entertainment and at merely 1 hr and 47 minutes, it’s as efficient as it is thrilling. Review

It’s a fascinating film that explores the complexity of female friendships, as each woman has their own mind though they live in such a tight-knit community. It’s also a challenging one that asks tough questions that don’t have easy answers, but it’s an absorbing watch. Review

I applaud Chazelle’s boundless ambition in bringing such an extravagant idea to life, but in the end, I think he bites more than he can chew. Review

Spirited is a lively and upbeat Christmas musical. Beneath all its goofiness, it actually delivers an uplifting message of finding goodwill and kindness despite all the darkness in the world. Review

As comedic murder-mystery movies are becoming increasingly popular, I think Rian Johnson’s whodunit franchise is the shrewdest and brainiest, but also the most fun! Review

With visuals THIS immersive and glorious, it’s worth extra points to compensate for the less-than-stellar writing. Review

Empire of Light is trite and somber, seriously lacking the magical quality and sparkle that the glorious poster promises. Review

It’s still a pretty impressive feature film debut, so I’m curious what Neugebauer would do next. Review

’s a handsomely mounted period drama with lovely costume design and gorgeous locations in Wales. The cinematography is light and airy, though the blue/green filter can be distracting. Isabella Summers‘ score has a dreamy quality though the music depicting high tension sounds too ominous at times. Review

The main plot of the wedding itself is predictable but there are still a few surprises in store. Review

Overall I had fun with this one and Hamm’s laid-back charm and great comic timing keep things afloat. Mad Men fans would get a kick out of seeing Hamm and John Slattery in a movie together, too! Review

It’s as haunting as it is soulful. It could very well be my favorite of his work to date. Review

Overall though, The Fabelmans lacks a certain kind of Spielberg magic, but still, it’s essential viewing for fans of his work. Review

Good Night Oppy feels like one of Steven Spielberg‘s sci-fi movies, except that it actually happened. This is definitely one of the best documentaries that are not only insightful but heartfelt, inspiring, and uplifting. Review

I do think the movie has some pacing issues and its running could’ve been trimmed down slightly. Overall this film is much better than I expected, thanks to the solid script, capable direction, and excellent performances of the two leads. ... Review

The film is quite well-paced as it manages to keep my interest piqued from start to finish. Review

I can’t pretend to fully grasp what McDonagh’s trying to say here. There’s a Shakespearean influence in that the story starts out as a comedy and ends in a tragedy. I come away not as enamored with this film as I thought I would. It’s something I appreciate, even admire, but not love. Review