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Furiosa Review

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A film directed by George Miller, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga keeps its momentum throughout. The film is power ball of adrenaline that climbs the ladder to an apex of excitement and entertainment. Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga grasped my attention deeply. The heightening tones of suspense unravel in sequencesand although I enjoyed Mad Max: Fury Road more, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga still killed it.

The film focuses on the original story of Furiosa (played by Anya Taylor-Joy). Furiosa fell into the evil hands within the film’s apocalyptic world–the warlord Dr. Dementus (played by Chris Hemsworth). Furiosa is navigating the uncharted territory of the wastelands. The citadel is in the hands of Immortan Joe (played by Lachy Hulme). Politics and corruption in the wastelands are heavily apocalyptic. Furiosa is on her own and must fight for the new lands. Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga keeps its continuity on par with Miller’s style of direction. Miller uses less dialogue as many of his films have an emphasis on stylized action sequences. 

The film feels two-sided and then four-sided with Miller’s direction of cutting the film is into acts. This approach makes Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga feel more like a theatrical stage experience of a vast land putting itself back together with some boundaries in mind.  There were no boundaries in Mad Max: Fury Road, only continued on the path of action and road rage. Those two elements are in the depths of Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, but it keeps combining a storyline.

The depictions of road rage are heart-pulsing, as my IMAX experience made me feel shaky. I felt the action sequences were stuck in my chest, conveying just how invigorating the film is in that format. The film has apocalyptic writing and a creative dynamic with a mix of good and bad. It blew me out of the water.

The story brings its audience to different environments of periland the vibe is rigorously antagonistic. It is a wild adventure where the world of danger and the impending apocalypse only adds to the adrenaline rush. It makes its audience think much more. With Furiosa as the center of attention, much of the film’s upbringing is her environment. Miller’s direction keeps up that flow of the moving parts of importance. That is why the acts of many moments serve a stellar purpose in Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga.

With only thirty lines of dialogue, it contains the equivalent of a half-an-hour worth of words. The action is the focus. Miller’s belief in speed influences more than the road rages the battles, The mayhem never stops and Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga throws its punches to the core. It does in a way that the moments stick with its audience. 

With the dynamic of antagonistic characters, the concept is conquered land. Evil having establishments is written and it creates an emphasis on the long road of survival for Furiosa. The tracks of finding roots to what was lost are obstacles filled with surprises. The technological aspects in the mind of Miller are hardcore. Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga is a new Mad Max adventure with more foundations. The mayhem continues in Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga. Three-and-a-half out of four stars.

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Dune: Part Two Review

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“A longstanding dream of mine is to adapt Dune, but it’s a long process to get the rights, and I don’t think I will succeed.”

-Denis Villeneuve.

An exhilarating and unforgettable experience continued. Dune: Part Two defines the craft of cinematic filmmaking from writer and director Denis Villeneuve. Not only is the writing invigorating, but the film is a fantastic continuation filled with fascinating moving parts. I remember reading a condensed version of the novel back in middle school. Dune: Part Two focuses like a book with components that make the film feel like an exploration of literary devices. The direction of protagonists and antagonists is a visionary tale that creates an atmosphere that is surreal for its audience. Villeneuve has accomplished his dream and is a director of expert craftsmanship which resulted in an unparalleled and vibrant sci-fi adventure. The setting and futuristic feel is enticing and breathtaking in IMAX. My experience of Dune: Part Two blew me out of the water. Villeneuve’s technical direction of shooting the entire film for IMAX immerses its audience deeply within the story. Further, a rotation of aspect ratios shows what going to the movies is all about.

The first Dune (2021) ended with victory and the expectation that there was more to fulfill. The range of characters in these films creates a story with many levels of dynamics. Timothee Chalamet is Paul Atreides, Zendaya is Chani, Rebecca Ferguson is Jessica, Josh Brolin is Gurney Halleck, Austin Butler is Feyd-Rautha, Florence Pugh is Princess Irulan, Javier Bardem is Stilgar, Dave Bautista is Beast Rabban, Chrisopher Walken is Emperor, Lea Seydoux is Lady Margot Fenning, Souheila Yacoub is Shishakli, Stellar Skarsgard is Baron Harkonen, and Charlotte Rampling is Reverend Mother Mohiam. The ensemble of this cast of characters is of great importance to the film’s foundation which involve new dangers from previous events in the first Dune. However, Dune: Part Two has a whole new level of authority and factors that collide for an adventure that is one of the best experiences yet from Villeneuve.

I recall from the book that the timeline would go back to the 19thcentury. The fascination behind the continuing saga in Dune: Part Two is the result of Villeneuve’s vision and creative mindwhich brings his audience even further into the world of Dune. Villeneuve is faithful to making the fictional setting and the various moving parts sync up with the novel.

The plot of this sci-fi thriller that defines mesmerizing wondersis worth diving into. The film begins with Paul, Jessica, and Chani. They are with the Fremen. With Paul’s victory and powers of evolvement, he seeks revenge. Paul still has the power to see visions into the future. The turmoil he sees motivates him to become a conqueror and stop events from happening. Stilgar trains Paul to fight with their people. Since Paul comes from a high-ranking powerful family, the struggle involves his acceptance of equality. He must learn to do what is right for him given he was the victor in the first film.

Baron Haronken and his nephew Feyd-Rautha are the conquerors and the ones that Paul seeks vengeance with. Paul’s love for Chani is questioned. The fate of the future that Paul envisions is inevitable. He is willing and bound to take risks. While wanting to avenge the death of the ones he loved, he must understand the reality of his choices. Dune: Part Two is a literal and visual experience for the masses. Paul’s dreams still have a mental impact on him. Learning to handle the new ropes heightens the excitement in this film’s uncharted territory. As Paul screams, “SILENCE,” the wrath of his past makes Dune: Part Two an amazing and unforgettable experience. Rage, power, corruption, and politics are at the boiling point in this sensational film. Dune: Part Two is a journey of wonders that is pure adrenaline. Four stars!

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The Color Purple Review

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The Color Purple opens with the poetic themes of love, friendship, and encouragement—all of which will go through ages of neglect and abuse. There is a saying in the outset of the film, “Good Lord works in mysterious ways,” and it seems to ring true in The Color Purple. Faith, passion, and empathy remain important motifs as the film follows the story of a loving and lasting friendship. The Color Purple is joyful, but not as solid as the original from 1985. This one goes for a more blockbuster approach, but the music and story still soar in many moments.

The film takes place in the early 1900s in Atlanta, Georgia. The two main characters are Celie (played by Fantasia Barrino) and Nettie (played by Ciara). The true story is seen in the younger characters that play both women. Young Celie is played by Phylicia Pearl Mpasi, and Young Nettie is played by Halle Bailey. A friendship torn apart in an era of slavery. Celie spends her life with Mister (played by Colman Domingo). He is a harsh landowner that beats and neglects her for many years of her life. Celie’s happiness is always found around her friend; however, Nettie ends up leaving the picture because Mister scares her away. The film effectively uses musical inspiration to enhance its many characters, settings and situations.

Hard moments transition to songs—the steppingstones of a touching masterpiece. The film’s songs display a message of staying strong, especially for Celie. Relationships of abuse negate Celie’s purpose and inspiration to find Nettie, yet Nettie remains in her heart. The spirit of Celie never losing hope is in the music, conjuring the feeling that simply being alive is something to be grateful for. The Color Purple is a journey where laws and boundaries do not exist.

The portrayal of racism and segregation goes too deep into a Hollywood mode. The downfall is that there is over exaggeration in the dramatics that do not serve a proper purpose or a form of realism. The Color Purple is rather frustrating in the sense that it seems made to sell rather than authentic. The music is terrific though. It attempts to be a fulfilling flick through itscontinuity, acting and story, yet it falls short of attaining trulyjoyful vibes. It is an experience where boredom will come sooner than expected in its time length of two hours and forty minutes.

Despite the film’s slow approaches of being inviting there is more to the film to add sense of positivity. Celie meets Shug Avery, and she is played by Taraji. P Henson. She is the leading celebrity of the town. She has a big soul and an open heart and feels Celie’s pain. With the support of Shug, does Celie have more hopes to have a new life? Are there hopes she can find Nettie? Can she get away from Mister? Her hopes and prayers go a long way. Color Purple paints a portrait of how life can be when one deals with abuse physically and mentally every day.

With all of the joyful elements, the dynamic of the film is cursed because it takes place in an era of non-acceptance at intolerable levels. The Color Purple displays a raw, riveting and inspirational experience that will warm many hearts. It is also a musical experience that is driven to test boundaries to find light in the darker places of life. The film just lacks some realistic qualities, relying rather on over-the-top dramatics and ironies. This remake just does not make it. Two out of four stars for The Color Purple.