eppies
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For a simple, generally low-stakes premise (teenage little sister is struggling to process change in her life, namely her older sister's wedding and a mounting anxiety about forging her own path, which does not involve becoming yet another south asian doctor), this film was such a treat.
The acting was on point, the visuals and vfx were maximalist (some scenes even teetered on surreal) and served a great purpose in the film. Nothing was gratuitous. From the little clever one-liners, to the INCREDIBLE wedding dance (i wish that scene was way longer, priya killed that scene), to the ridiculous plot twists, to the sweet moments of sisterhood between friends and family... this film was amazing from start to finish. I absolutely loved the last scene.
The acting was on point, the visuals and vfx were maximalist (some scenes even teetered on surreal) and served a great purpose in the film. Nothing was gratuitous. From the little clever one-liners, to the INCREDIBLE wedding dance (i wish that scene was way longer, priya killed that scene), to the ridiculous plot twists, to the sweet moments of sisterhood between friends and family... this film was amazing from start to finish. I absolutely loved the last scene.
Admit it: the original WMCJ was boring, repetitive, and superficial: two men con each other bc they're pressed for cash and end up becoming friends, all the while cracking jokes about black-white race relations in LA (reminder: this film was released mere weeks before the 1992 LA riots). The first film wasn't bad at all-- it was interesting and was very well-casted. But the 2023 film honestly exceeded my expectations.
Calmatic did an amazing job directing this; every scene had energy and felt grounded in the present. Some scenes paid homage to the 1992 original, with westside landmarks celebrated in the background. But the point is that both the director and the writer director were ACTUALLY BORN IN LA, and you can hear and see that authenticity in this film (it was way more authentic to what it's like to be a 20something in LA).
I'm not a fan of jack harlow as a rapper at all, but he def killed this role. He's a natural onscreen, and they updated his role (and Sinqua's role) perfectly for this 2023 remake. Sinqua was an incredible lead, Lance Reddick was amazing as always (rest in power to a legend!), and Vince staples is always a joy onscreen. We never found out what happened with Jeremy's pill addiction though... weird.
Calmatic did an amazing job directing this; every scene had energy and felt grounded in the present. Some scenes paid homage to the 1992 original, with westside landmarks celebrated in the background. But the point is that both the director and the writer director were ACTUALLY BORN IN LA, and you can hear and see that authenticity in this film (it was way more authentic to what it's like to be a 20something in LA).
I'm not a fan of jack harlow as a rapper at all, but he def killed this role. He's a natural onscreen, and they updated his role (and Sinqua's role) perfectly for this 2023 remake. Sinqua was an incredible lead, Lance Reddick was amazing as always (rest in power to a legend!), and Vince staples is always a joy onscreen. We never found out what happened with Jeremy's pill addiction though... weird.
This is one of the best live action remakes, hands down. The cast was incredible and the underwater, vibrant vfx were amazing!! Watch this in a dolby theater if you can!
The premise of the little mermaid is a simple one, and if you watch disney's 1989 animated version today, you'll see that they leaned really reallyyyy heavily into fairytale tropes... the most obvious one being they myth that a fleeting, superficial attraction = true love.
I loved this 2023 remake of the little mermaid bc it strengthens this central theme of the story. Ariel doesn't fall in love w eric bc he's a hot prince. This film makes a point to develop eric's character, to present eric and ariel as complex characters: two young, brave people on the precipice of life w helicopter parents who keep thwarting their plans for adventure. Every character in this film is very well developed, even their parents.
Some of y'all just hate live action remakes, and you should just say that. We get it, animation is fun... you miss seeing magical animals w big disney eyes-it's what makes these fairytale/kids movies instant classics. But live action gives actors, animators, AND visual effects artists the range to reimagine iconic films for a new audience. I'm not a huge "live action remake" fan, but this one blows every other out out the water- PUN INTENDED :)
The premise of the little mermaid is a simple one, and if you watch disney's 1989 animated version today, you'll see that they leaned really reallyyyy heavily into fairytale tropes... the most obvious one being they myth that a fleeting, superficial attraction = true love.
I loved this 2023 remake of the little mermaid bc it strengthens this central theme of the story. Ariel doesn't fall in love w eric bc he's a hot prince. This film makes a point to develop eric's character, to present eric and ariel as complex characters: two young, brave people on the precipice of life w helicopter parents who keep thwarting their plans for adventure. Every character in this film is very well developed, even their parents.
Some of y'all just hate live action remakes, and you should just say that. We get it, animation is fun... you miss seeing magical animals w big disney eyes-it's what makes these fairytale/kids movies instant classics. But live action gives actors, animators, AND visual effects artists the range to reimagine iconic films for a new audience. I'm not a huge "live action remake" fan, but this one blows every other out out the water- PUN INTENDED :)