Times have changed, and today it’s hard to imagine anyone selling a kidney to secure a tent spot outside the cinema just to be first in line for the premiere of a new Star Wars film. Today, such a film is viewed much like any other major Hollywood blockbuster, and it seems increasingly likely that genuine excitement within geek circles would now be sparked more by a new Marvel or even DC Universe release than by another Star Wars instalment. This shift is largely due to Disney acquiring the franchise from George Lucas, meaning the new Star Wars films must be viewed within the context of industrially produced film series where accounting imperatives and playing it safe to appease the broadest audience take precedence over any artistic vision or originality. This isn’t necessarily a bad thing, as evidenced by The Force Awakens, the first part of the new post-Lucas trilogy, in which producer and director J.J. Abrams played it safe by largely repeating the formula of the original 1970s trilogy, thereby avoiding the pitfalls that ruined Lucas’s prequels. However, for the second instalment of this new trilogy, Disney inexplicably opted for a radically different approach. Rian Johnson, a name highly regarded among sci-fi fans for Looper, was chosen to direct The Last Jedi. Disney entrusted him not only with directing but also with writing the screenplay—an unusual degree of creative freedom for a project meant to be a commercial safe bet for a faceless, middle-of-the-road corporation. This, along with inevitable comparisons to The Empire Strikes Back, often cited as the best film in the saga, set exceptionally high expectations, which experience and common sense suggest were unlikely to be met.

The plot begins almost at the same moment where the first film ended: the First Order, the organisation representing the successors of the infamous Empire, continues to consolidate power across the galaxy, with the Resistance—the rebel army striving to restore the Republic—as its only obstacle. Rey (Daisy Ridley), a young woman who joined the Resistance, has come to the planet Ahch-To to persuade Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill), the legendary Jedi Knight who defeated the Empire thirty years ago, to rejoin the fight. To her dismay, Skywalker, who has been hiding there for six years, shows no enthusiasm for returning to action or training Rey, who possesses the Force, in Jedi arts. Meanwhile, Rey’s comrades, led by Skywalker’s sister, General Leia Organa (Carrie Fisher), face far greater challenges, as they are pursued by the First Order’s fleet commanded by Kylo Ren (Adam Driver), Leia’s son and Skywalker’s former apprentice who has embraced the dark side. The tiny rebel fleet manages to retreat from its base at great cost, but the First Order tracks them relentlessly, seemingly having mastered the technology to follow ships through hyperspace. A desperate chase ensues, with the rebels’ dwindling fuel reserves pointing toward only one possible outcome. A group of rebel fighters, including Finn (David Boyega), Poe Dameron (Oscar Isaac), and mechanic Rose Tico (Kellie Marie Tran), decide on a desperate plan to infiltrate the First Order’s command ship and sabotage the tracking device. To do so, they need a code-breaking expert, believed to be found on the gambling planet Canto Bight.

Johnson’s strongest reference point while creating this film was clearly The Empire Strikes Back, widely considered the boldest and finest entry in the saga—a film where childish hero fantasy gives way to something closer to real life, a darker and far more serious story where good guys get beaten up and the routine happy ending is replaced by a cliffhanger fitting such a narrative. Johnson, however, decided to go even further, sacrificing the very mythology of the entire saga in his attempt to give The Last Jedi an even darker character. Thus, its former protagonist—once the ultimate authority and flawless optimist who even managed to redeem a villain like Darth Vader—is transformed into a grumpy, weary, and depressed old man, ultimately revealed to possibly bear responsibility for the catastrophe that revived evil in the galaxy and destroyed his life’s work. Audiences will therefore be unpleasantly surprised, just like Rey, the nominal protagonist and Skywalker’s presumed heir, who spends much of the film stranded on a rock in the middle of the ocean watching the aged Jedi Knight amusing himself by herding giant sea creatures. In these scenes, it’s not difficult to recognise echoes of The Empire’s sequences where Yoda trains young Luke on the swampy planet Dagobah—but equally, given the tragic lack of humour and charisma in the elderly Luke, it’s easy to conclude that The Last Jedi falls short of its predecessor.

It seems Johnson was somewhat aware he couldn’t surpass The Empire, so one of the main plot motives became an attempt to turn a new page, even at the cost of not only discarding but also revisionistically undermining the past. Thus, the Jedi—and everything they did and believed in—are declared a failure, and this verdict comes from a character who, within the Star Wars universe, should represent the highest moral authority. Even the rebel Resistance is portrayed as a bunch of incompetent fools, losers, and idiots; General Leia fails to assert authority even over her own small band of followers, who choose the worst possible moment to stage a mutiny. Poe Dameron, meanwhile, comes across as someone who thinks he’s swallowed all the wisdom in the universe, ready at any moment to defy direct orders rather than heed common sense, and because of this, almost brings utter ruin to the rebels. His comrades Finn and Rose fare somewhat better during their adventure on Canto Bight, but one of them will still make a completely nonsensical gesture in the final act that nearly finishes off what Poe Dameron began destroying.

On the other hand, The Last Jedi does have a few positive aspects. Chief among them is the character of Kylo Ren, who is far more complex and convincing, giving Adam Driver, unlike in The Force Awakens, much greater opportunity to showcase his acting talent. The script also attempts to portray the First Order as more interesting than in the first film, primarily through Kylo’s relationship with Supreme Leader Snoke, portrayed beneath a grotesque mask and CGI by the ever-reliable Andy Serkis. The main villain also serves as the catalyst for a rather unexpected twist, establishing a compelling dynamic with Rey as his counterpart, to whom he feels a deep psychic and emotional connection. Unfortunately, the potentials Johnson discovered remain unexploited, and this is precisely why The Last Jedi failed to become the new Empire.

The new Star Wars film, rather than relying on plot or characters, boasts top-notch special effects and considerable effort invested in creating several striking alien worlds and numerous interesting extraterrestrial species. The scenes on Canto Bight (featuring Dubrovnik in several shots) present an interesting homage to Cloud City from The Empire, much like the icy planet Crait evokes many memories of Hoth from the same film. However, the effort put into set design, costume design, and special effects is, in some cases, seriously compromised by a disregard for the laws of physics—such as a space battle where enemy craft are attacked with bombs resembling those dropped during the Second World War using gravity. Far more attention, as well as bile from hardcore fans online, was drawn by the scene where General Leia’s character flies through space like Mary Poppins, making The Last Jedi difficult to take seriously. While this film deserves praise for attempting to be different, such praise cannot hide the fact that the attempt was largely unsuccessful. This conclusion, to which Mark Hamill has publicly aligned himself alongside hordes of angry fans, suggested that Disney, if it had wished to avoid further complications, would play it safe in the next sequel—and such playing it safe would not necessarily always be a bad thing.

RATING: 3/10 (+)

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Okayyy, so I’m beyond glad that I’m finally able to talk about this film. It’s been a hot topic since it was released, with so many takes. Assenting, dissenting, critical, right out condemnatory, and all of that. Either way, I was looking forward to when I’d eventually see it, so that I could determine for myself whether the critics were right or not.

Superman (2025)

Anyway, let’s just get right into it. It’s Superman, so I doubt a plot should be given. Superman cosplaying as a human journalist (Clark Kent), and Lex Luthor as always trying to destroy Superman in all the ways he knows how to, and then some. Only this time, it is by DC Comics, directed by James Gunn, and features a whole new set of casts, particularly David Corenswet as Superman and Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor.

First off, they did brilliantly with the casting. I loved how a good number of them interpreted their roles. There was a lot of emotion and depth to the characters, especially with Lex Luthor whose acting I even somewhat preferred to Superman’s. Yes, it’s about the envy and the singular drive in all his villainous acts and atrocities. But he wasn’t your regular villain, he wanted to make you see why he was the villain, and the thought process that drove him. He nailed it for me, really.

I also, contrary to what a lot of people are saying, I actually like the humour. Yeah, it is nothing new, and just lines everyone is used to, but it was okay for me. Some felt forced and out of place, given, but it isn’t as bad as you would make it out to be. It’s just humour. I particularly liked the scenes revolving around Green Lantern, Hawkgirl, and Mr. Terrific. Epic scenes, really.

When it comes to Superman, I love how less emotionless he is, as compared to the sombre and somewhat stoic versions of Superman we're used to. Superman is, after all, more human than alien, but I guess that may have led to a problem of him being too emotional and his raw power diluted. Too many sweats and childish decisions, and was being saved way too many times by others and not himself, which is not what the movie should have been about.

Superman is about the awesomeness of Superman. How he’s able to show super strength, defeat his enemies, bring himself out of precarious situations, and smile while still being Clark Kent, but this Superman was constantly being rescued and pulled out of situations by others far too many times when the story is about him. I didn’t get to be in awe of his greatness as I should have been. Took out a whole lot of the fun for me.

Then, there were the plot holes that I struggled to make sense of. I really don’t want to spoil it for anyone, so I won't get deep into it, but it left me feeling unsettled, and gave off the vibe that this film was mostly rushed and wasn’t done with as much finesse as was needed for a movie of this calibre. The ending, or was it epilogue seemed kind of hollow. I kept asking myself, “Is that it?” long after the credits rolled. No promise of what’s to come? Just there.

The acting was great. The movie was nice, even. I even had an emotional moment, but still not the best. Maybe a 6/10 would be fitting enough. DC is off to a somewhat great start, either way.

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Bleach is more than just a story about swords and spirits—it’s a tale about responsibility, friendship, and finding strength when life throws you into battles you never asked for. Created by Tite Kubo and first aired in 2004, the series became one of the “Big Three” of shonen anime, leaving a legacy that still resonates today.

When I first watched Bleach, I was hooked by the action. But what kept me watching were the emotions—the struggles of ordinary people facing extraordinary worlds.

👊 Ichigo Kurosaki: The Soul Reaper Who Never Asked for the Job

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Ichigo Kurosaki is a high school student who can see ghosts. His life changes forever when he encounters Rukia Kuchiki, a Soul Reaper tasked with guiding souls to the afterlife and fighting monstrous Hollows. When fate forces Ichigo to take on her powers, he’s thrown into a world of death, duty, and endless battles.

What makes Ichigo stand out is his sense of responsibility. He doesn’t fight for glory—he fights because someone has to protect the people who can’t protect themselves.

🌀 Swords, Spirits, and Style

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The heart of Bleach lies in its battles. Each Soul Reaper wields a unique Zanpakutō—a sword that reflects their spirit and evolves alongside them. This makes every duel feel personal, symbolic, and thrilling.

Kubo’s art style, full of sharp lines and dramatic poses, translates beautifully to animation. The fights are stylish, fast-paced, and unforgettable.

🎶 Music That Cuts Deep

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The soundtrack of Bleach is legendary. From the electric guitar riffs of "Number One" to the hauntingly atmospheric background themes, the music amplifies both the adrenaline and the emotion.

And let’s not forget the openings and endings—each one a snapshot of the series’ evolving tone and themes.

💫 A Classic of the Shonen Era

Bleach is about more than defeating enemies. It’s about bonds, identity, and finding your place between two worlds. With its mix of supernatural battles, emotional storytelling, and unforgettable style, it remains one of the most iconic anime of its generation.

If you’re looking for a series that delivers both epic fights and heartfelt moments, Bleach is waiting for you.

Hi people! I promised to continue my review of The First Night with the Duke. If you’re reading this for the first time, you can check out part one of this review. I don’t think I have to go over the plot again right? Right! So we begin with…

Episode 7 Yeah, the answer I had been earnestly waiting for finally arrived. Cha Soen Cheak finally said she liked Yi Beon. You needed to see him glowing like someone who has just been handed a kingdom. And out of the blue, a new guy comes onto the scene. His name is Yi Gyu. (Forgive my manners, but this guy is all shades of ugly and annoying) Looking all polite but had daggers hiding under his sleeves. I think he also had a crush on Cha Seon Chaek. Then there is Yi-beon’s best friend who is secretly crushing on Eun-ae. Ahh..so many love polygons.

So we go over to Episode 8 The father of Cha Seon Chaek says “No way” and crashes the romance. Very annoying. Saying things like old alliances, blah blah. Here I saw a lot of political mess piling up. Yi-Beon’s enemies increased in numbers and the vibe between the lovebirds became so tense.

When I got to Episode 9, tragedy struck. Cha Seon Cheak got kidnapped. Nobody knew her whereabouts except for the fact that she received a letter in Yi-beon’s handwriting. Yi-Beon himself went into hero mode. He gave no heed to the rules or the king’s orders but engaged the Royal army in search of his beloved. Meanwhile, Hwa-seon (the suspect in everyone’s eyes) starts digging for the real kidnapper.

This Episode 10 is full of so many complete events happening all at once. Cha Seon Cheak is found. The perpetrator of the kidnapping kills the messenger she assigned to carry out the job. His body turns up in a well. Everyone started assuming that it’s Hwa-seon’s handwork as she has always been an enemy of Cha Seon Chaek. Yi-Beon’s rage could level a building. People started losing trust and started picking sides. It was in this state, that the drama hit its darkest point.

The movie wrapped up with Episodes 11–12 Yi-Beon was asked to go to war as part of political schemes. A few days later, word comes back that he’s dead. Cha Seon-chaek is wrecked emotionally even when she verbally says she doesn’t believe the rumors. But there was a plot twist, magic showed up(because obviously, I don’t think there was any other way out) It turns out she and her modern-world self have swapped bodies. So time had to stop for her to rewrite the ending of the story on her Laptop, after she found herself back in her room in the modern world. After rewriting the story, Yi-Beon returns alive, the bad guys eat dust, and they finally got married. The final scenes showed that they had given birth to six kids and were still head over heels for each other.

Meanwhile, back in the modern world… I see the laptop show a new notification of a new story which makes me think that maybe there is gonna be a season 2. Which I may not want to watch since I feel like there is nothing more to show. And like I said in my previous post, I’m giving this movie a 10/10.

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Yesterday I sat down to watch Alien Earth episode two and Im honestly feeling pretty mixed about this whole thing, first one was ok and very similar to a lot of other movies on the franchise, the show has some decent stuff going for it but man there are so many moments that just dont make any sense that it gets really frustrating to watch, its a lot of copy pasting scenes like they had the story written but them film it on multiple scenes that then put together, I know this is how suppose to work but like they film them in an order that doesnt make much sense making the story telling a bit hard. The world building looks pretty solid with all these mega corporations running everything, the visual effects are decent enough and the cinematography has that dark sci fi vibe that works for the franchise, but when you start paying attention to the actual plot and character decisions you realize sometimes you feel dishoriented. Noah Hawley might have done great work on Fargo but this feels like he bit off way more than he could chew with the Alien universe, the writing feels sloppy and characters make decisions that are not so clever and go against basic logic or common sense which kills the immersion real quick, like for example why the hell would Cavalier let Wendy and the other kids go to the crash site, he knows he cant control them and Wendy is so experimental, that desicions is just madness.

• IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13623632/
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As I mention thats the biggest problem have with this episode is how Boy Kavaliear just sends these kids on what is basically a suicide mission without any real training or preparation, these are supposed to be hybrids with supercomputer brains but they act like regular children who have never seen danger before in their lives. We are told repeatedly that these kids are smarter than regular humans because of their synthetic upgrades but then they make the dumbest possible decisions, you even see them playing and fighting like children of their age 10 to 12 years old, like when Nibs struggles to handle that little eyeball creature even though she supposedly has superhuman strength and speed, it just doesnt add up at all. Then you have Hermit using an elevator to escape the Xenomorph which somehow still works perfectly even though a massive spaceship just crashed into the building, like how does that make any physical sense, the infrastructure would be completely destroyed but apparently elevators are immune to spaceship crashes now. Wendy suddenly develops super hearing abilities out of nowhere and can hear alien chatter that nobody else can detect, there is no explanation for why she has this ability or why the other kids dont have it too, it just happens because the plot needs it to happen which is lazy writing, its a similar problem in Thunderbolts when it comes to Void powers, none are explain, he is just super powerful and there is nobody who can beat him, all out of thin air. The security camera thing is another joke where Wendy can somehow access and control cameras that have been working fine for hours while the actual rescue teams cant use them, that remind me of the movie Lucy that was heavily cretinism for this matter, she finds her brother in seconds while trained professionals have been searching for ages without any luck.

That dinner party scene with the rich British people felt completely out of place and tonally inconsistent with everything else happening in the episode, it was supposed to be funny I think it was hilarious but it just came across as awkward and forced, how they hell they didnt felt the SPACE SHIP crashing into the building??. The Xenomorph shows up and kills everyone at the party which goes against some of the movies because Im use to watch Xenomorphs capture humans alive for reproduction purposes but this one is on a speed run trying to kill everything that walks, Xenomorphs dont just go on killing sprees for no reason. But then after massacring all these people in seconds the creature suddenly decides to take its sweet time with Hermit instead of just killing him immediately, if you pay attention it goes slow with him instead of just reaping his head off or break him in half, one can argue because he didnt attack it directly but still, this inconsistent behavior feels driven by writers rather than character driven which breaks the immersion. The trained soldiers watching the Xenomorph crawl out of Morrows bag without doing anything about it was another one that had me thinking but I let this one slide, the show is also suppose to be horror sci fi so lets stay they just froze but these are supposed to be elite military soldiers but they look more like rescue soldiers. Wendy choosing to run back into the building instead of jumping down to follow the Xenomorph makes no sense either, we already saw her jump off a massive cliff without getting hurt so why not do the same thing here, it feels like the writers forgot about her abilities when it was convenient for the story, men this already feels like a rant but after a good episode one they just killing what could be great encounters between the hybrids and the Xenomorph or they just holding up for latter.

I also found from time to time accent issue with some of the kids that slightly bother me, its like some of the actor keeps switching between Indian and American pronunciations that was a bit distracting although not the end of the world. So far whats holding up the episode together is that it does feel like an Alien movie and expanding with other type of species and enhanced humans, things that they could have expand more and give more context about but we dont know any of ther abilities so far, not from cyborgs like what do we know about Morrows powers?? he can turn his arm into a welding machine, a fire arm and a machete, TF with that? they are adding great things to the Alien universe like the characters, the factions at Earth and potentially other types of Aliens but everything happens so fast that it lacks context. The whole story of sending untrained children into a dangerous rescue mission falls apart when you really think about it, even if they have enhanced physical abilities they still lack the experience and knowledge needed for this kind of operation, its basically child endangerment disguised as heroism.

Looking at the bigger picture this episode feels like it was written and film by a group of people with different people handling different scenes without communicating with each other about continuity or character consistency. There are quick peeks of what could be a really interesting show buried under all these script problems, the corporate politics angle has potential and seeing Earth get invaded by Aliens instead of everything happening in space is a fresh take on the franchise, but when characters make decisions that go against basic human nature or established rules just to move the plot forward it becomes really hard to stay focus in what happens next. The practical effects work is solid and Timothy Oliphant does his best with the material he is given but good acting and decent visuals cant save a script that treats its audience like they wont notice obvious plot holes and logical inconsistencies. Im hoping future episodes will tighten up the writing and give these characters more believable motivations because right now it feels like watching a expensive fan fiction project rather than a professional television production worthy of the Alien name, Im so disappointed on Episode 2 and at most would give it a 7/10 because the potential is there but the execution needs serious work before this show can live up to its source material.

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Attack On Titan

Hello anime lovers, welcome to my review blog. Today, I am going to review one of the best considered anime and that is "Attack on Titan," that's right the OG anime is here. I have seen all of the seasons but today I will only review season 1, because I want to review all of the seasons one by one. If you still have not watched this phenomenal anime yet then you must read my review post for knowledge. Some of you already have watched it and knows the worth of it. To be honest it was a tough journey most of the times I stopped watching it because of too many confusion, I had to watch it two times to understand it properly. Because I have not read manga and anime is the only way for me to understand the storyline. It is truly mind blowing I don't know how the writer came up with something honorable. I admire the hard work of the team behind this anime.

Here is the trailer, you can watch it there and have some idea about this anime. The trailer is only 1% of the anime and the anime is much more than what is shown in the trailer. This anime can get non-anime fans addicted to anime world. I introduced this anime to my nieces and now they are a huge fan of anime just like me. I feel that attack on Titan will always remain in my top 10 anime list because it deserves that place. Those who have not finished watching it or never started watching it they are missing out a lot. If the trailer motivated you a little bit then make sure to try it.

Creator: Hajime Isayama Release date: April 7, 2013 Season: 1 Episode: 25 Genre: dark fantasy, action, shonen and post-apocalyptic

Plot

The story begins in a world where people lives in a city behind the walls in fear of the man-eating humanoids called Titans. The humanity is on the brink of extinction. These titan's devours human being without any reason. Humans have lived century behind these walls because they believed that they are safe until one day the Colossal Titan suddenly appears. That titan was all over the Wall Maria and with one kick it broke the main gate in result many countless Titans got inside the city. People starts to panic and these human beings were being devoured by the titans.

During this attack there is a boy who always dreams of exploring the outside world and his name is Eren Yeager, during the attack he was with his adoptive sister Mikasa and friend Armin, when Eren reached his home he watches helplessly as his mother is eaten by a Titan.This made Eren traumatized and he took an oath to eradicate every Titan around the world. Alongside Mikasa Ackerman who is always fiercely protective towards him, and his friend Armin Arlert who is an intelligent guy but timid. Eren, Mikasa, and Armin joined the military to learn how to fight against the titans....

Review

I have read few reviews it is said that when "Attack on Titan" first released in 2013, it took the anime world by storm. Season 1 delivers a gripping story that makes the audience attracted and the emotional depth is too much. It is a combination of all the things we could ever imagine. This anime sets a higher standard for what an anime debut can achieve.

To be honest Season one balances every character development with world-building and mystery. Eren’s transformation is one of the most shocking twists I have ever seen. Armin evolves from a timid boy to a bold personality with the key of answer to everything, on the other side Mikasa proves herself as one of the skilled fighter. The introduction Levi is mind-blowing he quickly became a fan favorite character in a short time. The season one will give you shocking twists one by one and will make you curious about next season. As this anime ended you can peacefully watch all of the episodes and don't have to wait for new episodes.

Well, I know that Season one is not without flaws. But still the excellent plot has driven away all of the flaws. What hooked me the most is Eren’s constant shouting and the obsession with revenge for his mothers death. Only a few can understand the true value of this anime, I believe this anime is one of the best and will always remain the best. I think no one can make another master piece like this anime. I highly recommend this anime for everyone to watch it at least once. I would rate it 100 out of 10.

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I had been looking for something in streaming for a long time but I ended up watching something else until I finally decided, the truth is a film that does not take itself seriously and I think that's its greatest virtue, because if it had tried to be more profound or complicated it would have been a complete disaster but by staying in the territory of pure entertainment it manages to fulfill its purpose without pretending to be something it is not. Viola Davis is tremendous in her role as the president with a very strong personality and although the script gives her some lines that are kind of cheesy she delivers them with so much conviction that you believe them, I liked when she starts throwing punches all over the place with those arms that look like a bodybuilder, This woman looks fitter than most action movie actors and it shows when she snaps the neck of a guy twice her size like it's nothing, Anthony Anderson does what he can as the first gentleman although his character is more like the typical husband who is there to make occasional jokes and be the one who cares about the kids, but he has a couple of moments where he stands up for himself that are just fine. The movie is exactly what it says in the promo no more no less, an American president fighting Australian terrorists at a G20 summit that turns into a bloodbath, the fights are well done although they are nothing you haven't seen before in similar movies like Air Force One or Olympus Has Fallen, but at least they look believable and Davis moves like someone who actually knows how to fight rather than looking like an actress pretending to know martial arts I think this makes him more believable. Antony Starr as the main bad guy well although his character is pretty standard because he's the typical bad guy with a foreign accent who has some past trauma that motivates him to do terrible things, in this case it's something to do with cryptocurrencies and manipulating global markets using deepfakes of world leaders to create economic panic.

Tenía tiempo que cuando buscaba algo en streaming me llamaba la atención G20 pero al finla terminaba viendo otra cosa hasta que por fin me decidí, la verdad es una película que no se toma en serio a sí misma y creo que esa es su mayor virtud, porque es que si hubiera intentado ser mas profunda o complicada habría sido un completo desastre pero al quedarse en el territorio de puro entretenimiento logra cumplir su propósito sin pretender ser algo que no es. Viola Davis está tremenda en su papel de presidentecon una personalidad bastante fuerte y aunque el guion le da algunas líneas que son medio cursis ella las hace con tanta convicción que uno se las cree, me gustó cuando empieza a repartir golpes por todos lados con esos brazos que parecen de fisicoculturista, esta mujer se ve mas en forma que muchos actores de películas de acción y eso se nota cuando le quiebra el cuello a un tipo que le dobla el tamaño como si nada, Anthony Anderson hace lo que puede como primer caballero aunque su personaje es más como el típico esposo que está ahí para hacer chistes ocasionales y ser el que se preocupa por los niños, pero tiene un par de momentos donde se defiende que están bien. La película es exactamente lo que dice en la promoción ni mas ni menos, una presidente estadounidense peleando contra terroristas australianos en una cumbre del G20 que se convierte en un baño de sangre, las peleas están bien hechas aunque no son nada que no hayas visto antes en películas similares como Air Force One o Olympus Has Fallen, pero por lo menos se ven creibles y Davis se mueve como alguien que realmente sabe pelear en lugar de verse como una actriz fingiendo saber artes marciales creo que esto lo hace más creíble. Antony Starr como el malo principal bien aunque su personaje es bastante común porque es el típico malo con acento extranjero que tiene algún trauma del pasado que lo motiva a hacer cosas terribles, en este caso es algo relacionado con criptomonedas y manipular los mercados globales usando deepfakes de los lideres mundiales para crear pánico económico.

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One thing I liked about G20 is that it doesn't try to be clever or lecture you on geopolitics or economics, it just puts a president in an impossible situation and leaves her to fend for herself however she can with her previous military training and I think that works because Davis totally sells the character, from the family scenes where she's dealing with her rebellious teenage daughter to the more intense moments where she's crawling through ventilation ducts trying to rescue the other world leaders. The pacing is pretty good, the first half hour takes its time introducing the characters and setting up the whole situation but once the action starts it doesn't stop until the end, there are some particularly good sequences like when Davis fights in the hotel kitchen using all kinds of utensils as improvised weapons, that scene is very well filmed and shows that director Patricia Riggen knows how to handle action sequences without losing sight of the characters. The special effects are good but nothing spectacular, you can tell they didn't have the budget of a blockbuster but it doesn't look cheap either, the hotel sets and the scenes in South Africa really add up and help create that atmosphere of an international conference that later becomes a war zone, Marsai Martin as Davis' daughter is fine although her character falls into the cliché of the teenage computer genius who can hack anything in seconds, but at least she is not as annoying as these characters sometimes are in other films of the genre.

Una cosa que me gustó de G20 es que no trata de ser inteligente ni de darte lecciones sobre geopolítica o economía, simplemente pone a una presidente en una situación imposible y la deja que se las arregle como pueda con su entrenamiento militar previo y creo que eso funciona porque Davis vende totalmente el personaje, desde las escenas familiares donde está lidiando con su hija adolescente rebelde hasta los momentos mas intensos donde está arrastrándose por los ductos de ventilación tratando de rescatar a los demás líderes mundiales. El ritmo es bastante bueno, la primera media hora se toma su tiempo presentando a los personajes y motando toda la situación pero una vez que empieza la acción no para hasta el final, hay algunas secuencias particularmente buenas como cuando Davis pelea en la cocina del hotel usando todo tipo de utensilios como armas improvisadas, esa escena está muy bien filmada y muestra que la directora Patricia Riggen sabe como manejar las secuencias de acción sin perder de vista a los personajes. Los efectos especiales están bien pero nada espectacular, se nota que no tenían el presupuesto de una superproducción pero tampoco se ve barata, los sets del hotel y las escenas en Sudáfrica árecen de verdad y ayudan a crear esa atmósfera de conferencia internacional que luego se convierte en zona de guerra, Marsai Martin como la hija de Davis está bien aunque su personaje cae en el cliché de la adolescente genio de la computación que puede hackear cualquier cosa en segundos, pero por lo menos no es tan fastidiosa como a veces son estos personajes en otras películas del género.

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This movie handles the family part because even though Davis is the president of the United States she is also a mother and wife and she doesn't ignore that area but uses it to give more eotion to the fights, when terrorists threaten her family you really feel that Davis will do anything to protect them. The scenes between her and Anthony Anderson are natural even though the dialogue is sometimes stilted and they have good chemistry as a couple, he's not just the useless husband waiting to be rescued but he also does his part when things get ugly, he even has a great moment where he kills a terrorist to protect his kids that is very well done. The other world leaders are basically filler characters but some like the British prime minister and the IMF president have funny moments, like when they realize that the US president really knows what she is doing and decide to follow her leadership instead of panicking as it would happen in real life, Ramon Rodriguez as the secret service agent is very good, he has good chemistry with Davis and his action scenes are great, the guy moves well and seems believable as a professional bodyguard, he is the typical loyal agent that would do anything to protect his president.

Esta película maneja la parte familiar porque aunque Davis es la presidente de Estados Unidos también es madre y esposa y no ignora esa área sino que la usa para darle mas eoción a las peleas, cuando los terroristas amenazan a su familia uno realmente siente que Davis va a hacer cualquier cosa para protegerlos. Las escenas entre ella y Anthony Anderson son naturales a pesar de que el diálogo a veces es forzado y tienen buena química como pareja, él no es solo el esposo inútil esperando a ser rescatado sino que también pone de su parte cuando las cosas se ponen feas, incluso tiene un momento genial donde mata a un terrorista para proteger a sus hijos que está muy bien hecho. Los demás líderes mundiales son básicamente personajes de relleno pero algunos como el primer ministro británico y la presidenta del FMI tienen momentos divertidos, como cuando se dan cuenta que la presidente estadounidense realmente sabe lo que está haciendo y deciden seguir su liderazgo en lugar de entrar en pánico como pasaría en la vida real, Ramon Rodriguez como el agente del servicio secreto está muy bien, tiene buena química con Davis y sus escenas de acción están geniales, el tipo se mueve bien y parece creible como guardaespaldas profesional, es el típico agente leal que haría cualquier cosa por proteger a su presidente.

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Now comes the bad part of G20 and it's that it's dem predictable from the first moment you know exactly how it's going to end and which characters are going to survive, there are no real surprises or any unexpected changes that make you think that maybe things could go wrong for the main characters, there are also some moments where logic is defied as when Davis manages to fight against many guys at the same time without getting a scratch, or when his daughter manages to hack super advanced security systems using basically her school laptop. Another thing is the conversations between them are pretty basic tell me the bad guy who says lines that sound like they were written by a cliché sentence generator, also there are several scenes where the characters explain things that had already happened or were obvious and the ending is too common with Davis giving the bad guy a final beating while uttering some heroic lines that sound super fabricated, but at least it's a satisfying ending where all the bad guys get their comeuppance and the family is reunited again.

Ahora viene lo malo de G20 y es que es dem predecible desde el primer momento ya sabes exactamente como va a terminar y cuáles personajes van a sobrevivir, no hay sorpresas reales ni ningún cambio inesperado que te haga pensar que tal vez las cosas podrían salir mal para los protagonistas, también hay algunos momentos donde la lógica se desafía como cuando Davis logra pelear contra muchos tipos al mismo tiempo sin recibir ni un rasguño, o cuando su hija logra hackear sistemas de seguridad súper avanzados usando básicamente su laptop del colegio. Otra cosa son las conversaciones entre ellos son bastante básicas digame el malo que dice líneas que suenan como si las hubiera escrito un generador de frases cliché, además hay varias escenas donde los personajes explican cosas que ya habían pasado o que eran obvias y el final es demasiado común con Davis dándole una paliza final al malo mientras pronuncia algunas líneas heroicas que suenan súper fabricadas, pero por lo menos es un final satisfactorio donde todos los malos reciben su merecido y la familia se reúne otra vez.

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For me G20 is a movie you can watch with your family on a Sunday afternoon without having to think too much, it's just to entertain no more, the good thing is that Viola Davis is stunning and clearly had fun playing the role, her muscles and convincing attitude make you really believe that she could be a president capable of kicking ass when needed. My score for G20 is 6/10 it's an average movie that only makes you distracted for two hours so if you watch it expecting a big deal you're going to be left in disappointment, now if you want to see a president dishing out bare-knuckle justice against terrorists then I recommend it. The movie is well made technically, has good performances and fulfills its purpose as light entertainment, I think it's perfect for when you don't know what to see and want something that doesn't make you think too much, now that I think about it I saw it at the right time because if I had seen it before when I was looking for something deeper I would have left it in the middle.

Para mí G20 es una película que puedes ver con tu familia un domingo por la tarde sin tener que pensar demasiado, es solo para entretener no más, lo bueno es que Viola Davis está imponente y claramente se divirtió haciendo el papel, sus músculos y su actitud convincente hacen que uno realmente se crea que podría ser una presidente capaz de patear traseros cuando sea necesario. Mi puntuación para G20 es 6/10 es una peli común que solo te hace distraer por dos horas así que si la ves esperando una gran cosa vas a quedar en la decepción, ahora si quieres ver a una presidenta repartiendo justicia a puño limpio contra terroristas entonces te la recomiendo. La peli está bien hecha técnicamente, tiene buenas actuaciones y cumple su propósito como entretenimiento ligero, creo que es perfecta para cuando no sabes que ver y quieres algo que no te haga pensar mucho, ahora que lo pienso la vi en el momento correcto porque si la hubiese visto antes cuando buscaba algo más profundo la hubiese dejado a la mitad.

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‎One look at the title of this movie and your first guess would most likely to be that it is all about a Christmas movie, but it is more than that . A Naija Christmas is a Nigerian movie released in the year 2021. It centres around a family; a single mom and her three sons. The first son—though the oldest but the unreasonable one—is an aspiring music producer, and also kind of a playboy. The second son who is kind of weird in a nerdy kind of way, and then the last born with not really much of a background info, only that he is unpredictable and completely unsuspicious. ‎ ‎It mostly circled around the love stories of this three brothers. The oldest brother, Ugo, who is a playboy but seeing himself fall madly in love with a church girl which is the last thing he would probably admit ever happening until he met Ajike. His initial purpose for establishing a relationship with her was for his own selfish gain and the only reason Ajike wanted anything to with him was because of his voluntary action to help out in the Christmas gala that was coming up for kids in the neighborhood. But his ulterior motive was unknown to Ajike. ‎ ‎Then there comes Obi. The one in love with a colleague of his who has no feelings for him at all but deceives him into thinking so all for the purpose of using him to achieve a promotion at their place of work because Obi is considered to be among the smartest in the firm. Obi is so in love with this colleague of his that he even fails to notice the one person that cares about him and always willing to stand by him. Though they were close friends but she wanted more than that between her and Obi. ‎ ‎And then there's Chike, the one with the most complicated love story. Apparently, Chike went for someone way older than him. And not only is she older than him, she is also a married woman. Yeah, a married woman. The lady just want their relationship to be based on friends with benefits but Chike it's not cool with that but desires more. Among the three brothers, it was unfortunate that his story was the only one that did not have a "...they lived together happily ever after". Well, I kinda saw it coming from the beginning because such relationship mostly people involved in such relationships hardly have a future together. ‎ ‎I loved the drama portrayed in the movie. Not to mention the comedy which landed perfectly well at the appropriate times. It's the kind of movie a family can come together and watch and would be guaranteed of having a good time. In the movie we see misunderstandings between the characters, sacrifices made out of love, people losing their way but later finding it back with other amazing features. ‎ ‎It had a typical Nigerian setting with a blend of Igbo and Yoruba culture. I was impressed with this movie and I find it what recommending to those who are yet to watch it. I give it a rating of 7.5 out of 10. ‎

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Entre las tendencias en películas, existen las películas de miedo que generan tanto terror que son virales, incluso con videos de espectadores aterrorizados en los mismos cines. Con este título ocurrió algo parecido, salvo que lo que generó fue lágrimas entre los espectadores, por lo dramática y triste que llega en ciertos momentos. Estrenada el 2024, siendo su director Pat Boonnitipat.

Among the trends in movies, there are scary movies that generate so much terror that they go viral, even with videos of terrified viewers in the theaters themselves. Something similar happened with this title, except that what it generated were tears among viewers, due to how dramatic and sad it is at certain moments. Released in 2024, it was directed by Pat Boonnitipat.

Sinopsis: Se nos muestra la historia de un joven llamado M, que tras conocer el caso de su prima, quien heredó la casa de su abuelo paterno luego de cuidarlo en sus últimos meses; decide cuidar a su abuela materna, a quien le diagnosticaron cáncer terminal, esperando lograr repetir el caso.

Synopsis: We are shown the story of a young man named M, who, after learning about the case of his cousin, who inherited his paternal grandfather's house after caring for him in his final months, decides to care for his maternal grandmother, who has been diagnosed with terminal cancer, hoping to repeat the case.

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El comienzo tiene un tono de comedia, con una abuela dudosa de ver a su sobrino dedicado a ella. En lo que avanza la historia vemos como sus otros hijos de la abuela viven, y una que otra rencilla familiar.

The beginning has a comedic tone, with a grandmother who is skeptical of her nephew's devotion to her. As the story progresses, we see how the grandmother's other children live, and the occasional family quarrel.

El drama se va armando de a poco, primero desde la rutina diaria de la abuela, hasta conocer sus relaciones familiares y ciertos aspectos de su vida que irá conociendo su nieto. Esto profundiza en los pesares de la vida de la abuela, y como trata de sobrellevarlos.

The drama builds slowly, first from the grandmother's daily routine, to learning about her family relationships and certain aspects of her life that her grandson will come to know. This delves into the sorrows of the grandmother's life and how she tries to cope with them.

Ya llegado a cierto punto, vemos como el nieto, que si bien intentó sacar provecho de la situación, acaba encariñado a su familiar y comienza a dar importancia a otros aspectos de esta relación. El final es previsible y bien emotivo.

At a certain point, we see how the grandson, who initially tried to take advantage of the situation, ends up becoming fond of his relative and begins to value other aspects of this relationship. The ending is predictable and very emotional.

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La película da un mensaje claro, de dar importancia a aspectos menos mundanos en nuestra relación con nuestros familiares, y aprovechar el tiempo, que es escaso.

The film sends a clear message about the importance of focusing on the less mundane aspects of our relationships with our family members and making the most of our time together, which is limited.

Por el tema de producción, el detalle de los escenarios mostrados es increíble. Ya desde el entierro de su abuelo, que dura poco tiempo, se le da un cuidado excelente. Esto genera escenarios vivos que transmiten cotidianidad.

In terms of production, the detail of the settings shown is incredible. From the brief funeral scene for his grandfather onwards, excellent care is taken. This creates vivid settings that convey everyday life.

Las actuaciones son buenas, pero no llega a haber una escena exigente en ese aspecto. La música es un apartado poco memorable.

The performances are good, but there are no scenes that are particularly demanding in that regard. The music is not particularly memorable.

En general, es una película con un final previsible que logra transmitir las emociones y el mensaje que quiere dar. Te puede golpear fuerte si tienes o tuviste una abuela muy cercana. Recomendable.

Overall, it is a film with a predictable ending that manages to convey the emotions and message it wants to convey. It can hit you hard if you have or had a grandmother who was very close to you. Recommended.

Calificación personal: 7.2 de 10.

Personal rating: 7.2 out of 10.