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Many people suggested The Wolf of Wall Street to me telling me that it was right up my alley, and boy were they right. This movie, like GoodFellas, tells a true story with masterful direction, and immaculate performances. Not to mention, it was very funny.
You've got all of the common trademarks you'd find in a Scorsese movie. Heavy language, freezeframes, tracking shots, a flashforward, and an incredible soundtrack. The movie begins with a flash forward that immediately tells you what kind of movie you're about to watch. It features two people throwing short people at a target with different prices labeled on different parts of the target, money being thrown on the floor, and a large crowd of people in an office building. We freeze on the little person whilst flying through the air, and then the narration begins. Immediately you can tell what this movie's about. A bunch of rich jerks who use their money to have as much fun as possible. The opening scene tells you exactly what the rest of the movie will be like, and if you don't want to spend three hours watching something you won't like, you won't have to. With the tracking shots and the music, the movie feels alive at all times and keeps your attention from beginning to end.
This is one of the movies where everyone nails their performance. Even if they're not a major character, the actors portraying them nail the assignment. Many people say that this is Dicaprio's best work, and I think I would have to agree. He really nails the portrayal of the rich jerk that his character is. His narration is perfect, keeping the story moving, and trying not to bore the audience. Not to mention, the scenes where his character gets high. I have no clue how DiCaprio prepared for that part of the role, but it was very realistic, and led to some very comedic moments. Jonah Hill also had an incredible role as Donnie, who was absolutely hilarious. I laughed at all of his lines and moments. Margot Robbie also had an incredible performance. She perfectly portrayed the kind of woman that Belfort would have been married to.
Finally, the comedy. I found this movie to be very funny. Whether it was Donnie being a wise guy, or Mad Max losing his mind, or even DiCaprio losing his mind over Benihana, I laughed very hard during this movie. There is one scene in particular, where the characters get insanely high and act like complete morons, not having the capability to walk, and not being able to talk, and it was some of the funniest stuff I've ever seen.
Overall, if you like Scorsese or DiCaprio's work, I would highly recommend The Wolf of Wall Street. It was very funny, and it kept my attention the entire time.
10/10.
You've got all of the common trademarks you'd find in a Scorsese movie. Heavy language, freezeframes, tracking shots, a flashforward, and an incredible soundtrack. The movie begins with a flash forward that immediately tells you what kind of movie you're about to watch. It features two people throwing short people at a target with different prices labeled on different parts of the target, money being thrown on the floor, and a large crowd of people in an office building. We freeze on the little person whilst flying through the air, and then the narration begins. Immediately you can tell what this movie's about. A bunch of rich jerks who use their money to have as much fun as possible. The opening scene tells you exactly what the rest of the movie will be like, and if you don't want to spend three hours watching something you won't like, you won't have to. With the tracking shots and the music, the movie feels alive at all times and keeps your attention from beginning to end.
This is one of the movies where everyone nails their performance. Even if they're not a major character, the actors portraying them nail the assignment. Many people say that this is Dicaprio's best work, and I think I would have to agree. He really nails the portrayal of the rich jerk that his character is. His narration is perfect, keeping the story moving, and trying not to bore the audience. Not to mention, the scenes where his character gets high. I have no clue how DiCaprio prepared for that part of the role, but it was very realistic, and led to some very comedic moments. Jonah Hill also had an incredible role as Donnie, who was absolutely hilarious. I laughed at all of his lines and moments. Margot Robbie also had an incredible performance. She perfectly portrayed the kind of woman that Belfort would have been married to.
Finally, the comedy. I found this movie to be very funny. Whether it was Donnie being a wise guy, or Mad Max losing his mind, or even DiCaprio losing his mind over Benihana, I laughed very hard during this movie. There is one scene in particular, where the characters get insanely high and act like complete morons, not having the capability to walk, and not being able to talk, and it was some of the funniest stuff I've ever seen.
Overall, if you like Scorsese or DiCaprio's work, I would highly recommend The Wolf of Wall Street. It was very funny, and it kept my attention the entire time.
10/10.
The first time I watched Spirited Away, I didn't get it. I mean, I didn't understand why it was so popular. It wasn't until the film had some time to circulate in my head that I realized the artistic appeal the film had. It wasn't until a recent rewatch when I realized just how perfect this truly is. It's a masterpiece, and will forever be one of my all time favorite movies.
As I said, the first time I watched Spirited Away, I didn't really understand all the hype around it. I liked it, but the story is very simple. Which is fine, but it didn't make sense to me why it was considered the greatest animated movie of all time. But now I understand it. The story is very basic, but it's not about the story. The film is about exploring a unique, and strange world. Discovering the rules of this world, the creatures that inhabit it, and the correct way to interact with said inhabitants. That's not all though. The film is also about growing up and maturing. We see this with our main character, Chihiro, who goes from a child scared to try new things, to a child who is brave enough to try new things. The film also provides social commentary on how greedy humans are, how they litter, and how they take everything for granted. All of this is expressed through a literal canvas that comes to life. Each individual frame is hand drawn and painted. As a result, every frame in the film is like a gorgeous painting with bright, vibrant, and lively colors. Similarly to something found in an art museum.
All in all, words can't describe the masterpiece that is Spirited Away. It really needs to be seen to be understood. I would highly recommend this to anyone, even if they don't like anime. I myself wasn't a person who liked anime, but this movie has changed my view upon the art style. It's an absolute masterpiece and a must see for anyone who appreciates animation.
As I said, the first time I watched Spirited Away, I didn't really understand all the hype around it. I liked it, but the story is very simple. Which is fine, but it didn't make sense to me why it was considered the greatest animated movie of all time. But now I understand it. The story is very basic, but it's not about the story. The film is about exploring a unique, and strange world. Discovering the rules of this world, the creatures that inhabit it, and the correct way to interact with said inhabitants. That's not all though. The film is also about growing up and maturing. We see this with our main character, Chihiro, who goes from a child scared to try new things, to a child who is brave enough to try new things. The film also provides social commentary on how greedy humans are, how they litter, and how they take everything for granted. All of this is expressed through a literal canvas that comes to life. Each individual frame is hand drawn and painted. As a result, every frame in the film is like a gorgeous painting with bright, vibrant, and lively colors. Similarly to something found in an art museum.
All in all, words can't describe the masterpiece that is Spirited Away. It really needs to be seen to be understood. I would highly recommend this to anyone, even if they don't like anime. I myself wasn't a person who liked anime, but this movie has changed my view upon the art style. It's an absolute masterpiece and a must see for anyone who appreciates animation.