The zombie film I Am Legend offers two distinct endings: one lasting around 1 hour and 20 minutes, and an alternate ending version extending close to 1 hour and 30 minutes. In this review, I’ll cover both endings individually. Story Overview I Am Legend presents a post-apocalyptic sci-fi scenario where a virus has wiped out…
Story Mary and The Witch’s Flower is a supernatural animated film that fans of Harry Potter won’t want to miss. However, its short runtime means it can’t fully satisfy everyone’s curiosity about Mary’s wizarding world. Viewers hoping for epic magical battles or a deep dive into a sprawling magical realm might feel shortchanged. Instead, the…
While The Secret World of Arrietty (2010) wasn’t directed by Hayao Miyazaki, his involvement alongside Keiko Niwa in crafting the screenplay, combined with Studio Ghibli’s signature touch, ensures a high-quality anime. That said, it doesn’t leave the same bold mark as Ghibli’s iconic works like Spirited Away, which stirred a cultural storm, or Kiki’s Delivery…
The movie Heist from 2015 left quite an impression on me, especially the characters Francis ‘The Pope’ Silva and Luke Vaughn, brought to life by seasoned actors Robert De Niro and Jeffrey Dean Morgan. Their compelling performances kept the film intense throughout. However, the storyline, which revolves around family love—particularly for children—and the mutual understanding…
Before diving into the main review, director Takashi Shimizu is best known for his famous early-2000s horror franchise, Ju-on, which impressively spanned 14 installments without significant drops in quality (excluding the latest release). I’m such a fan of Ju-on that I even used Kayako Saeki—the terrifying ghost—as my nickname. Although Kayako was visually disturbing, the…
Introduction Before diving into my review of A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon, I revisited A Shaun the Sheep Movie 2015 because I’ve been a longtime fan of this hilarious animated series. I also adore other comedic classics like The Simpsons, Oggy and the Cockroaches, Doraemon, Mr. Bean, and Pucca. Typically, Shaun the Sheep episodes…
Carrying a profound message about childhood, this film resonates with every individual, touching on the imaginary worlds that live within us all. Summary Jess Aarons is a lonely boy, bullied at school and overlooked by his family. He finds solace in his vivid imagination, sketching fictional characters to escape his reality. His life changes when…
When Your Name (2016), directed by Makoto Shinkai, hit theaters, it was a massive sensation. I heard the buzz back then but didn’t catch it, having only seen Shinkai’s earlier work, The Garden of Words (2013). It wasn’t until recently that I finally watched Your Name, admittedly late to the party compared to most fans….
It’s fair to say that The Exorcist (1973) is the pinnacle of horror films in the possession-supernatural genre. Even today, few films can rival its impact. With rudimentary special effects and makeup far less advanced than modern standards, the film creates an eerie atmosphere without relying on jump scares. Over its two-hour runtime, the demon’s…
In the heartwarming and quirky tale of Marry My Dead Body, a homophobic, ghost-fearing police officer named Wu Ming-Han (played by Hsu Kuang-Han) stumbles into an unexpected predicament. While investigating a case, he picks up a red envelope, only to be ambushed by strangers who declare him their son-in-law. They demand he marry their deceased…