Category: 4.5 Stars

• Gattaca

  

  “They used to say that a child conceived in love has a greater chance of happiness…they don’t say that anymore.” Gattaca (Andrew Niccol, 1997) A gorgeous cinematic achievement in retro-futurism and an evocative commentary on the evolution of self-imposed societal constraints. This is a classic case of how to tell a complicated story simply and…

  aerotter

  February 13, 2023

  4.5 Stars, Drama, Film, Science Fiction/Fantasy

  1997, Andrew Niccol

• Good Time

  

  “Don’t be confused, it’s just gonna make it worse for me.” Good Time (Safdie Brothers, 2017) Josh and Benny Safdie are the true heirs of Michael Mann. A gritty, street-level crime thriller that’s honest about everything. The world ain’t pretty, but this film’s depiction of that grotesque menagerie is gorgeous. An adrenaline shot that’s laced…

  aerotter

  January 3, 2023

  4.5 Stars, Film, Thriller/Suspense

  2017, Safdie Brothers