What truly stands out in this prequel, in comparison with the other X-Men films for instance, is the very real on-screen chemistry between McAvoy and Fassbender, and how they have delicately woven this into the storyline. Previous X-Men films have lacked this genuine emotion and the understanding of how these two characters truly loved one another, but were torn apart by ideology. Beyond the basic plot, the film is about X and Magneto discovering their own destinies, particularly Magneto.
With Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard is the surprising sequel to a surprise hit, the absurdity of which the makers are obviously much more aware of than in part one. Whether that’s good or bad, we’ll reveal in our review. OT: Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard (USA/UK 2021) The plot summary They are like dog and cat, heaven and hell, …
Nine years after “Measuring the World”, the paths of director Detlev Buck and writer Daniel Kehlmann cross again – this time around Thomas Manns CONFESSIONS OF THE INVESTIGATOR FELIX KRULL to adapt. Our review reveals how successful this was. OT: Bekenntnisse des Hochstaplers Felix Krull (DE 2021) The plot summary The good-looking and charismatic …
In the 25th adventure from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, an Asian main character takes center stage for the first time. Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings represents a novelty in superhero cinema and is also an excellent introduction to a film universe that actually already has 24 films under its belt. But above all, …
I didn't quite like the movie.. liked the previous versions better!