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Quarterly roundup December 2021 *Spoiler Free*

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These are impressions, not reviews. Look for someone much more qualified for those.


Titles completed during this period
2021-10-01 to 2021-12-31

I am Legend [2007]
It was fine. Bit slow at point but I like Will Smith cause he's able to make even slow scenes interesting.
The CGI is okay by today's standards, nothing to write home about.


I saw the Devil [2010]「악마를 보았다」
Now that was a movie and a half. Thoroughly engaging.
And the gore is not something it shies away from. Be prepped.


Inglourious Basterds [2009]
Doesn't really take itself seriously. Had fun with it though.


Men in Black: International [2019]
As a standalone film is okay but as an MiB movie it's only serviceable.
The CGI and sound is good, not great but not on the same level as the 2016 Ghostbusters remake.


Train to Busan [2016]
So this is the second time I've watched this film and oh boy, it's still just as engaging as it was the first go around. Especially the end there, really tugging at them heart strings.
I'm not one for zombie anything, be it movies, shows, games, etc but this one, this one I like, and no it's not just cause it's set on a train. Although that is certainly a big plus for me.

Sound is top notch. Practical effects are pretty awesome.
CGI is not great but considering the amount of it and the budget, it's used well and doesn't detract.
The acting is solid, characters are multi-dimensional. Even the big bad who's a bit lacking gets a bit humanisation in the end.

So if you're into zombies, you probably already know about this film.
In case you're not but are okay with them, it's a solid recommend from me.
And those of you who can't stand zombies, welp, you can experience it vicariously through those who've seen it.



じゃあね Ciao 
AJ-R. -アパゾ

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