Favorite rom com of all time goes to this movie right here. I LOVE IT. I think the reason I love this movie so much is because it reminds me a whole lot of my family. They're loud and always up in your business but you love them anyways. The cinematography in this movie is nothing too special even though there are some really cute/ pretty scenes. I think my favorite one is either the bridge scene on their first date or the wedding reception scene where everyone is dancing and singing together. This movie may not be the most technical or mind bending or Oscar worthy but it makes you feel warm. Every one of the characters is lovable in the end which makes it that much better. The casting was perfect and the script is hilarious so no complaints there. The sets are GREAT. I love how even in the settings like the house are poking fun at the more old fashion families. I mean the plastic wrap on the couch is something thats just barley in the background and never even mentioned and its still hilarious. Also the whole windex joke with Gus no matter how many times they mention it is still funny! Especially the part when Ian hurts his hand and immediately Gus just starts spraying windex on it. I think thats another thing that makes this so great, its not even trying that hard to be funny it just kinda is. I love movies that really make you want to root for the main characters as-well and this movie really does a great job of that. They whole time you're rooting for Toula and Gus to just be happy and then they are. This film is just great and all of those reasons above is why its such a great rom com! Overall I give this movie an 8/10. Its the perfect rom com (ik I've said that like 500 times but its true) . I would recommend this to anyone who wants a cheer up type of movie.
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this is my second time watching this movie, the first time I was a freshman and had never taken a film class before so I never really understood the value of a gorgeous movie. Back then I made the assumption that most people make about this movie "ew a girl who falls in love with a fish". Looking back after watching it a second time I'm almost sad that thats all I could think of when seeing it. I didn't see it in a deeper light but now I do. I could go on and on about how wonderful this movie is because oh my god its incredible. This film is now on my top 5 if not my favorite. The reason I watched it again was I told Jasmin to watch it for her midterm project. Going into it I really thought I was going to hate it again and so was she. NOPE. We both cried... multiple times. Let's start off with the cinematography. look at that picture above. tell me that isn't one of the most beautiful shots you've ever seen. I don't think I've ever had trouble choosing a still from a movie for my blog but with this I went through like 5 different options before landing on this. anyways this is one of the most beautiful films I have ever seen. The way its filmed is just so stunning and whimsical I cant even explain it. Going into the movie itself its so cute and sweet like the little dance sequence between her and her neighbor. It's the little happy moments that I think bring this movie together. I also love the usage of green throughout the movie and the music is incredible. Okay so when going to watch this movie think of it like beauty and the beast. It's pretty much the same thing except in the end (spoilers) she finds out her true self and turns into her true self through him (spoilers over). Now if you've seen it before and thought it was weird go watch it again with the perspective. Also I think Del toro is trying to show different kinds of love and how meeting the right person can change us for the better. The fish guy is her other half, the only one who really has a deeper understanding with her. I think my favorite part was when she bought him a little card with a picture of a guy holding a fish in a bowel and it said something like "your my friend". That part literally made Jasmin and I tear up it was so cute. ALSO THE ACTING IS SO GOOD!!! Especially the girl who plays Eliza, like wow she doesnt even speak for ANY of the movie and her performance Brought me to tears .Anyways this is the now highest rated on here with a 9.5/10. Its just a really good movie. (mr h pls go watch it again and think of it more along the lines of beauty and the beast rather than fish human weird stuff I promise its actually a really good movie and so much more than just pretty)
OH and before anyone goes and watches this its rated R for a reason. Theres nudity and some unconfy scenes. I LOVE LOVE LOVED THIS MOVIE AND I WANT TO GO WATCH IT AGAIN TAKE ALL MY MONEY I LITRALLY LOVE YOU ANYA TAYLOR JOY AND TOMASIN MKENZIE!!!!! Alright now that thats out of the way I give this a good solid 9/10. THE ONLY THING I didn't like was the (spoilers I guess) the ending scene where they added a weird bit of CGI and she was switching back from old lady to young her and it was just out of place. then griffin pointed out that she for sure shouldve been wearing the pink dress at the end when she was sitting in the bed and the building was burning down. (spoilers over). OH I forgot to mention from the very first shot if this film and when the music started playing I just knew it was gonna be great. Okay we talked about this in class but the shot where sandy was dancing and elli kept switching back and fourth was SO COOL. Definily one of my favorite parts in the movie. The costume design better get nominated for something because omg. Every time she had an outfit change my jaw dropped. I think my favorite piece has to be the white coat. Theres this one shot that I loved. it was Ellie and her bf kissing in the rain and it was a very short wide shot of only their heads and the street lights lighting up the rain, thats probably my favorite shot in the movie other than the one of both of them walking down the stairs in the mirror. I loved the music LOVED IT. It fit right into the story perfectly and really made the movie what it is. I also loved the usage of the red neon light to transfer Ellie into her visions. Definitely go see this I would recommend to anyone. Also dont mind it being rated R its really not that bad.
I loved this movie and I don't understand why so many people didn't. I give this a 7/10 it wasn't the best mcu movie but it was still really good. I personally think this is one of the more pretty marvel movies besides doctor strange and also one of the Best marvel CGIs yet. I really liked how they showed the super speed in a way that I haven't seen before. I loved the characters in this and how they introduced a whole new bunch of people. Im still kinda in shock (spoiler) that harry styles is actually in it. Like for some reason it baffles me. that it wasn't a huge inside joke. But I'm really exited to see where his character goes and also this movie made me agree with thanos more than I kinda already did. Going off of that this is why I think thanos is one of the best written villains in the MCU. The only thing I'm questioning is if he knew about the celestials before all of the infinity war and endgame. (spoilers over). Anyways I didn't really like the music, it didn't really capture my attention like the other movies did if that makes sense. Overall I liked this film because of how pretty it is and how it fits into the MCU. The endless questions that this movie brought up make me even more exited for the next stages in the MCU.
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