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Wonder Woman

Ah, Wonder Woman: the anomaly of the DC Extended Universe is the movie that most of us expected to continue the trend of mediocre or even atrocious films. We were all shocked when it became one of the best-reviewed superhero films of all time. Spoiler alert: I’m about to discuss the ending in detail. The plot is a fairly standard, straightforward origin story. It’s given more depth than usual by the fact that the film is set during World War 1. The pacing of the film’s first act is absolutely impeccable, setting up everything to follow with great efficiency. We’re given time to get to know the characters, understand their motivations, and we’re told the backstory that will play into the film later early on in a completely organic way. After Steve and Diana leave Themyscira, the plot begins to move quickly. After a bit of discussion, they decide to join the war with a small band of men. This is the point at which Diana truly comes...
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Avengers: Infinity War

Avengers: Infinity War is the cinematic event of a generation, an unparalleled and previously un-attempted 10-year gamble that paid off. The film is the first part of the culmination of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, masterfully and efficiently tying every previously established story thread into one movie. I’m sure you’re already familiar with the story, but I’ll hit some of the story’s high points just in case you’ve been living under a cultural rock for the last decade. Thanos, one of the universe’s most powerful beings, sets out to attain ultimate power by collecting all six Infinity Stones, each of which grants him a specific type of power. All that stands in his way are the Avengers. Infinity War was always destined to feel more like an event than a film, and those are expectations it easily lives up (or down) to. However, perhaps that’s more of a testament to the MCU’s excellent storytelling than to Infinity War’s preoccupation wi...
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The Hunger Games Review

Contrary to my initial opinion of it, The Hunger Games is not just another Twilight rip-off. This is, of course, a wonderful thing. It is apparent right from the start of the movie that its tone will be far darker than that of most movies based on young adult novels. This is ultimately its greatest strength. I’m not going to waste any time talking about the plot of the movie, or why it makes for a compelling story. If you don’t know it, Wikipedia can be helpful with things like that. First things first, though. The acting in this film is simply spectacular, and it would be an understatement to say that Jennifer Lawrence is apparently not an overrated actress. She perfectly captures the role of Katniss. The supporting actors certainly do a fine job in their roles, but it’s Lawrence who really steals the show here. As I said before, the film’s greatest strength is its dark atmosphere, and it isn’t afraid to kill off even major characters. This works wonders for it. In many places,...
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