Things that frequently describe movies I love: sci-fi, action, blockbuster, fast-paced, crazy and out-there, epic, superhero.
Things that frequently describe movies I dislike: period piece, slow burn, mostly talking, artsy.
I listed the above to illustrate how good of a movie this had to be in order for me to like it this much. I watched zero trailers and knew nothing going in. When it starts in 1956 with a man describing how to make clothes, I think "omg what have I gotten myself into." Halfway through I think "it's pretty good but not something I would revisit." By the end I think "it's awesome, rewatching is a must."
This movie is clever on so many levels. It has character and class with lots of memorable moments. It has great scenes of suspense as well as good performances all around. And best of all, the story is so captivating and told in a... clever way. What a pleasant surprise. (1 viewing, 3/21/2022)
SPOILERS
Blue jeans. Lol.
There were so many twists and turns. None of them blew my mind or gave me goosebumps. But every single one surprised me and made me smile.
I also loved the parallel throughout the movie between makes clothes and making movies. I didn't notice the parallel until the final shot. I don't know if that's when the realization is meant to happen or if I'm just slow (if so, don't make fun of me lol). Either way I'm glad it happened that way for me, because it was a delicious cherry on top of a great movie).
The only thing I wonder is if his plan was feasible or if it needed everything to go perfectly. I'll have to see on second viewing. But even if it's not perfect, it won't make me like the movie any less.
Things that frequently describe movies I dislike: period piece, slow burn, mostly talking, artsy.
I listed the above to illustrate how good of a movie this had to be in order for me to like it this much. I watched zero trailers and knew nothing going in. When it starts in 1956 with a man describing how to make clothes, I think "omg what have I gotten myself into." Halfway through I think "it's pretty good but not something I would revisit." By the end I think "it's awesome, rewatching is a must."
This movie is clever on so many levels. It has character and class with lots of memorable moments. It has great scenes of suspense as well as good performances all around. And best of all, the story is so captivating and told in a... clever way. What a pleasant surprise. (1 viewing, 3/21/2022)
SPOILERS
Blue jeans. Lol.
There were so many twists and turns. None of them blew my mind or gave me goosebumps. But every single one surprised me and made me smile.
I also loved the parallel throughout the movie between makes clothes and making movies. I didn't notice the parallel until the final shot. I don't know if that's when the realization is meant to happen or if I'm just slow (if so, don't make fun of me lol). Either way I'm glad it happened that way for me, because it was a delicious cherry on top of a great movie).
The only thing I wonder is if his plan was feasible or if it needed everything to go perfectly. I'll have to see on second viewing. But even if it's not perfect, it won't make me like the movie any less.