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   Annika Backstrom (annika@xoxo.zone)'s status on Monday, 25-Nov-2024 06:44:56 JST Annika Backstrom

   I got one of those "unlimited movies" passes to a local cinema. I'll try and track all my movies in a thread. I'll probably fail.

   I am generally uncritical of movies, mostly I just enjoy them on a surface level, so lower your expectations.

   #UnlimitedMovies

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     Annika Backstrom (annika@xoxo.zone)'s status on Monday, 25-Nov-2024 06:47:43 JST Annika Backstrom

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     #UnlimitedMovies 1/?

     The Wild Robot (2024) was gorgeous. I'll admit to crying a couple times (I'm a softie for the subject matter) but story-wise it played things very safe, and some of the critical scenes felt very rushed.

     In some ways it felt like a dialogue-less short that they stretched into a feature-length kids movie. Still, it was sweet and very lush.

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     Annika Backstrom (annika@xoxo.zone)'s status on Sunday, 15-Dec-2024 20:03:42 JST Annika Backstrom

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     #UnlimitedMovies 2/?

     Moana 2 (2024) was a bit bland. Maybe 1 song that was catchy. The mid-credits scene sets up a third movie, which unfortunately will probably not revolve around the Kakamora.

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     Annika Backstrom (annika@xoxo.zone)'s status on Sunday, 22-Dec-2024 08:04:36 JST Annika Backstrom

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     #UnlimitedMovies 3/? Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (2024)

     Continuing the trend of only using my unlimited movies pass to bring my kids to the movies. :)

     Jim Carrey more like Jim Carries This Movie! For real though, it was good. Very much follows the formula they set up in Sonic 2, but there were laugh-out-loud funny moments, some really good visuals, and a nice conclusion and set up for the next movie. I never did get used to hearing Keanu Reeves' voice coming out of a hedgehog.

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     Annika Backstrom (annika@xoxo.zone)'s status on Sunday, 29-Dec-2024 17:44:21 JST Annika Backstrom

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     #UnlimitedMovies 4/? Better Man (2024)

     Decided to watch this after seeing a second trailer. I went in knowing zero about Robbie Williams, save that he's probably not a chimpanzee.

     The movie felt absolutely magical at a couple points (the dance numbers after the record deal and with Nicole) but much of the movie is heavy, dealing with his struggles with drugs and drink, depression, and his relationships. The funeral will stick with me.

     Haven't stopped thinking about it, in a good way.

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     Annika Backstrom (annika@xoxo.zone)'s status on Monday, 10-Feb-2025 05:32:17 JST Annika Backstrom

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     #UnlimitedMovies 5/? Wicked (2024)

     I saw it twice, it's great (the run time is a little long)

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     Annika Backstrom (annika@xoxo.zone)'s status on Monday, 10-Feb-2025 06:04:30 JST Annika Backstrom

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     #UnlimitedMovies 6/? Love Hurts (2025)

     Ke Huy Quan is a treasure. Excellent fight scenes and a really enjoyable B story.

     The primary love story felt lacking, like it needed more backstory or something.

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     Annika Backstrom (annika@xoxo.zone)'s status on Monday, 17-Feb-2025 08:40:02 JST Annika Backstrom

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     Not sure I have much to say about Marvel movies at this point. I also have not watched The Falcon and the Winter Soldier so I'm unsure how much the Sam Wilson character evolved in that show.

     Wilson is a very likable character that isn't aiming for the Rogers "boy scout" vibe. He's not a super-soldier, he takes risks as Captain America and the movie explores that idea well.

     I was surprised that both Eternals (2021) and adamantium featured.

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     Annika Backstrom (annika@xoxo.zone)'s status on Monday, 07-Apr-2025 06:06:36 JST Annika Backstrom

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     #UnlimitedMovies 8/? Flow (2024)

     Touching and nice to look at. Good to see a film go off the beaten path and find success. This one is interesting in comparison to The Wild Robot (upthread), which I'd still like to see as a dialogue-less cut.

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     Annika Backstrom (annika@xoxo.zone)'s status on Monday, 07-Apr-2025 06:09:20 JST Annika Backstrom

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     #UnlimitedMovies 9/? A Minecraft Movie (2025)

     Silly fan service. I laughed out loud more than once. Not much substance but I haven't seen a packed house audience so excited for a film, maybe ever? Tons of kids and teens yelling out their fave lines. Maybe go during a school day if that's not your jam. :)

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     Annika Backstrom (annika@xoxo.zone)'s status on Saturday, 12-Apr-2025 16:02:52 JST Annika Backstrom

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     #UnlimitedMovies 10/? The Amateur (2025)

     A satisfying performance from Rami Malek. He balances the different aspects of the character well, and you really feel his heartache over his lost wife.

     Some of his technical feats are over the top in a way that broke my immersion. Suffers from a couple weak/distracting plot lines but they're blessedly short.