Handsome: A Netflix Mystery Movie

Despite a truly bizarre choice to open the film, this was a very solid detective story with a fun cast of characters.

6.75/10

Spaceballs

This film made me incredibly nostalgic for Mel Brooks, Rick Moranis, and John Candy. Some great gags and goofs in here, and the meta humor is especially fun to see.

7.5/10

Spartacus

This film is obviously hugely ambitious for the time, and the quality of many aspects of the film are readily apparent. But man, did I feel every single minute of the 3:15 runtime.

8/10

Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides [Revisit]

This film felt a bit worse than the previous three. Two of the leads were absent, and they were sorely missed. The action was fine, but characters felt a bit more wooden, and their actions a bit less natural. This narrative was mostly unrelated to the previous three films as well, and the lack of cohesion and world-building from which to draw didn't help matters. That being said, Captain Jack Sparrow is entertaining enough on his own.

7.25/10

Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End [Revisit]

This film concludes an exceptional trilogy. Everything continues to build in this film, and I found myself caring about almost every single character's arc. The world-building on display is fantastic, and the action continues to impress throughout.

9/10

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2

This film also builds upon its predecessor wonderfully. The characters are all incredibly fun, but Baby Groot and Drax steal the show handily. I loved the excessive use of bright, vibrant colors in this film, and that it wasn't afraid to go a bit deeper than most other comic properties tend to.

9.25/10

Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest [Revisit]

This film took what the first started and built upon it in an interesting way. Everything that was present in the previous film is improved, and the conclusion to the film is simply wonderful.

8.75/10

Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl [Revisit]

The characters are charismatic, the action is fun, and the world-building is wonderful. A lot to like here, to be sure.

8.5/10

Brazil

The dystopian future this film presents is odd, and the film only gets more bizarre from there. The narrative is a fascinating examination of a minor error spinning absurdly out of control, and weaves the tale in a quirky and interesting fashion that is equal parts funny and exciting.

9.25/10

Whiplash [Revisit]

A stunning, electric look at a true quest for greatness that has one of the most energetic third acts I've seen in some time.

10/10