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My top 4 changes frequently

Favorite films

  • Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning
  • Mission: Impossible – Fallout
  • Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation
  • Mission: Impossible

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  • How to Train Your Dragon

    ★★★½

  • Scream

    ★★★★★

  • Predator: Killer of Killers

    ★★★★

  • Ballerina

    ★★★★

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Past Lives

2023

★★★★★ Liked Watched

This film means the world to me. It’s one of those movies that has stayed with me ever since I first saw it nearly two years ago.

As a directorial debut, it’s nothing short of astounding. The script feels incredibly honest, grounded in emotional truth, and deeply respectful of its characters as they grapple with questions larger than themselves. The three leads completely stole my heart—each performance is layered, vulnerable, and unforgettable.

The film takes its time in the first…

Sinners

2025

★★★★★ Rewatched

That was the last sunrise I ever saw. perhaps the kindest thing the dark gift has given me. I don't miss the sun. The reminders it carries - it was the last time i saw the sun. It was the last time I saw my brother. For a few hours before the sun went down, we were truly free.

God, that final conversation between Stack and Sammie just hits—especially with the stunning visuals (as scene in the poster of review), it…

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How to Train Your Dragon

2025

★★★½ Watched

I’ve seen a lot of reviews saying this remake pales in comparison to original animated movie. But since I haven’t seen that film in at least a decade, I was able to go into this with fairly fresh eyes.

This is probably the best live-action remake we’ve gotten so far—and it only took DreamWorks one film to achieve that, compared to the countless attempts from Disney. Visually, the film is impressive, especially Toothless, who looks fantastic on screen. It may…

Scream

1996

★★★★★ Liked Watched

There is a formula to it, a very simple formula! EVERBODY’S A SUSPECT!

Scream isn’t just a slasher film — it’s the slasher film that redefined the genre for a new generation. From its legendary opening scene featuring Drew Barrymore — a masterclass in suspense, shock, and subversion — Scream immediately sets itself apart. What begins as a seemingly familiar setup turns into a brutal, unexpected gut-punch that signalled to audiences: this wasn’t your typical horror movie.

What makes this…

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Ballerina

2025

★★★★ Watched

This is what Black Widow should have been — a wild, no-holds-barred assassin-vs-everyone thriller. In other words: pure cinema.

The first 40 minutes to an hour are a bit slow, but once the film kicks into gear, it builds an unstoppable momentum that doesn’t let up until the credits roll. It’s been said that Chad Stahelski came on just for reshoots, but honestly, it feels like he reworked most of the movie — and thank God for that.

What Ana…