Fando and Lis (Fando y Lis) (1968)

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"What would you do if you were a famous pianist and I cut off one of your arms?"
"I'd be a famous painter!"
This started out good. Bizarre mystical images and a story teller. I thought, dialogue in an Alejandro Jodorowsky flick? And story development?! And this early on?! I loved the whole intro and the love between Fando and Lis. Then... everything went sour. Fando turned out to be a psychotic fucking asshole, apparently they messed up when they supposedly took the madness stone out of his head when he was a child. I don't like hating the main character of a movie. And of course the story just stopped explaining itself and decided to just happen and rely on imagery in a manner that only Jodorowsky can think of. His first feature length film, and his worst, which is expected. His imagery becomes more bizarre and beautiful in his later works.

4/10

VERDICT: SKIP IT

Batman Returns (1992)

I was a little hesitant to watch this after watching the first Batman from 1989; which I gave 5/10. It has just become outdated with The Dark Knight releases. But much to my delight, I was pleasantly surprised. Daniel Waters serves up a hilariously awesome screenplay blotted with a surprising amount of straight foreword adult humor. The characters are all fun. Mix that in with Tim Burton's always unique sets, and this feature turns out to be a real treat. Danny Elfman provides the soundtrack which I had mixed feelings about this time. The theme and the intense parts felt right, but some of the scenes seemed like he was fumbling with the instruments... experimenting might be a better word. Regardless, great flick!

9/10

VERDICT: DEF WORTH A WATCH!

S. Darko (2009)

This movie had potential, but it failed. It is a useless unnecessary film based on the world created in Donnie Darko. Nothing new is brought to the 'Donnie Darko realm'. Instead it leaves you with even more questions than you have going into it, and the questions left unresolved pertain to this story only. This does not deserve to be called a sequel to Donnie Darko. It dies as soon as it starts breathing. I was thinking during the first 40 minutes or so that this movie does not deserve the terrible rating and reviews it has gotten... Then I watched the rest of it and understood. The only thing keeping this film at the generous four/ten star/rating is some of the dialogue which I found amusing.

4/10

VERDICT: DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME ON THIS ONE!

The Matrix Trilogy

The matrix trilogy is one of the greatest works of science fiction to date. It's production has greatly evolved the realm of special effects in film, which get exponentially better through Revolutions. A cautionary tale to our generation about the power and potential that can be achieved through AI. A real revolutionary concept for the mind. You will question your reality. If you are unfamiliar with The Matrix, I highly suggest you upgrade your brain by watching this trilogy. Temet nosce ;)

The Matrix: 8/10

The Matrix Reloaded: 8/10

The Matrix Revolutions: 9/10

Trilogy: 9/10

VERDICT: THIS IS A MUST WATCH TRILOGY!

The Matrix
The Matrix Reloaded
The Matrix Revolutions