August 2022
All movies I saw in the cinema for first time during the month of August 2022 ranked from worst to best.
(SPOILER WARNING FOR ALL 3 FILMS PICTURED ABOVE)
#3: DC League of Super Pets
This was my first film and cinema trip of August 2022.
It was only a matter of time before the pairing of Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart would make the leap to animation after starring in 3 films together.
*
This was pleasantly enjoyable. The only part I majorly laughed was Dog-El message toward the end of the film "The dog in the mirror is you...FIREWORKS SUCK!", or maybe when the turtle swesred.
The animation was quite great also, very unique art-style.
Ace's backstory was quite heartbreaking and perhaps the most emotional part of the entire film.
I loved how during the post-credits scene Dwayne voiced both Black Adam and his dog, as well as Krypto. I really hope there is a sequel, just to see how that dynamic would work in a feature length film.
7/10
It was only a matter of time before the pairing of Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart would make the leap to animation after starring in 3 films together.
*
This was pleasantly enjoyable. The only part I majorly laughed was Dog-El message toward the end of the film "The dog in the mirror is you...FIREWORKS SUCK!", or maybe when the turtle swesred.
The animation was quite great also, very unique art-style.
Ace's backstory was quite heartbreaking and perhaps the most emotional part of the entire film.
I loved how during the post-credits scene Dwayne voiced both Black Adam and his dog, as well as Krypto. I really hope there is a sequel, just to see how that dynamic would work in a feature length film.
7/10
#2: Bullet Train
This has been one of my most anticipated films of 2022, primarily because of Zazie Beetz and Brian Tyree Henry, I love them both in 'Atlanta'.
I remember when I first saw the trailer back in March, I honestly did not recognise Zazie at first, with the blonde/platinum hair, until I checked the cast listing on Letterboxd.
The premise of the film reminded alot of a light-hearted version of Snowpiercer, with the societal and visually distinct carts. The comparisons obviously end there.
*
I would be lying if I said a part of my enjoyment for this film didn't quickly die after waiting nearly the whole runtime for Zazie Beetz to show up only for her to get killed off within like less than 4 minutes. The only saving grace after that/during the conclusion was Brian Tyree's character Lemon.
The pairing of Brian Tyree Henry and Aaron Taylor Johnson as Lemon/Tangerine really stole the show, I loved Lemon's fascination with Thomas The Tank Engine, constantly bringing up the train's names every chance he could.
The action scenes while nothing absolutely incredible, were still a delight. I will say it was so weird seeing Bad Bunny in this after he recent stint in WWE, his hair and appearance was practically last year's Wrestlemania 37 (excluding the black vest, obviously). His character, The Wolf's backstory was pretty decent though.
Even after waiting just for Zazie's short screentime, the film did not immensely disappoint. I still had a good time!
7.3/10
I remember when I first saw the trailer back in March, I honestly did not recognise Zazie at first, with the blonde/platinum hair, until I checked the cast listing on Letterboxd.
The premise of the film reminded alot of a light-hearted version of Snowpiercer, with the societal and visually distinct carts. The comparisons obviously end there.
*
I would be lying if I said a part of my enjoyment for this film didn't quickly die after waiting nearly the whole runtime for Zazie Beetz to show up only for her to get killed off within like less than 4 minutes. The only saving grace after that/during the conclusion was Brian Tyree's character Lemon.
The pairing of Brian Tyree Henry and Aaron Taylor Johnson as Lemon/Tangerine really stole the show, I loved Lemon's fascination with Thomas The Tank Engine, constantly bringing up the train's names every chance he could.
The action scenes while nothing absolutely incredible, were still a delight. I will say it was so weird seeing Bad Bunny in this after he recent stint in WWE, his hair and appearance was practically last year's Wrestlemania 37 (excluding the black vest, obviously). His character, The Wolf's backstory was pretty decent though.
Even after waiting just for Zazie's short screentime, the film did not immensely disappoint. I still had a good time!
7.3/10
#1: NOPE
This has been one of my most anticipated of 2022 films ever since the very ominous and beautifully sinister teaser poster released mid-2021. Also, this was my last cinema trip of August 2022 as well as my second Superscreen experience of this year (The first being Jurassic World: Dominion).
As I said previously in my Candyman (2021) review, I love everything Jordan Peele does both in-front and behind the camera. A brilliant comedy actor (ala Key & Peele, Toy Story 4 etc.) and exceptional horror director with Get Out and Us.
*
Wow, this was quite intense (at least for the first hour and half). Jordan Peele directed the Hell out of this film. The score and cinematography were second to none and terrifyingly beautiful.
Much like Nia DaCosta's Candyman, Peele scales back the jumpscares and instead keeps the viewers on their edge of their seats throughout the entire runtime dreading every moment with creepy and unsettling scenarios. I counted about 5 jumpscares in total for the whole film.
The whole Gordy sequence was incredibly intense and had perhaps the most shocking jumpscare, with him getting shot by the SWAT Police. The shot of Steven Yeun's character right after that was profoundly powerful and immensely sold the kind of PTSD he'd be carrying all those years, constantly replaying that moment in his head.
Daniel Kaluuya, Keke Palmer and also Yeun all done a terrific job.
Seeing it in Superscreen helped immensely with the immersion. I could not believe the vibration I got from the seats during the first chase scene when the flying beast was sweeping through. This was definitely my favourite Superscreen experience out of the 3 I've had so far. A little disappointed the IMAX shots weren't intergrated into the standard theatrical cut though.
I will admit, my investment in the film did SLIGHTLY drop during the finale when ig became more of an action film than horror. Though, I was really moved during OJ's alleged sacrifice and also the use of the attractions camera to get photographic proof of the beast. That was incredible moment of setup/payoff with Em "photobombing" a group of kids earlier in the film.
I'm really intrigued as to what Peele will do next after this film.
9.3/10
As I said previously in my Candyman (2021) review, I love everything Jordan Peele does both in-front and behind the camera. A brilliant comedy actor (ala Key & Peele, Toy Story 4 etc.) and exceptional horror director with Get Out and Us.
*
Wow, this was quite intense (at least for the first hour and half). Jordan Peele directed the Hell out of this film. The score and cinematography were second to none and terrifyingly beautiful.
Much like Nia DaCosta's Candyman, Peele scales back the jumpscares and instead keeps the viewers on their edge of their seats throughout the entire runtime dreading every moment with creepy and unsettling scenarios. I counted about 5 jumpscares in total for the whole film.
The whole Gordy sequence was incredibly intense and had perhaps the most shocking jumpscare, with him getting shot by the SWAT Police. The shot of Steven Yeun's character right after that was profoundly powerful and immensely sold the kind of PTSD he'd be carrying all those years, constantly replaying that moment in his head.
Daniel Kaluuya, Keke Palmer and also Yeun all done a terrific job.
Seeing it in Superscreen helped immensely with the immersion. I could not believe the vibration I got from the seats during the first chase scene when the flying beast was sweeping through. This was definitely my favourite Superscreen experience out of the 3 I've had so far. A little disappointed the IMAX shots weren't intergrated into the standard theatrical cut though.
I will admit, my investment in the film did SLIGHTLY drop during the finale when ig became more of an action film than horror. Though, I was really moved during OJ's alleged sacrifice and also the use of the attractions camera to get photographic proof of the beast. That was incredible moment of setup/payoff with Em "photobombing" a group of kids earlier in the film.
I'm really intrigued as to what Peele will do next after this film.
9.3/10
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