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Finally! Finally, the first concept of Superman in which the main character doesn't have his red briefs awkwardly pulled over his suit and wear something resembling a pig tail on his forehead. Overall, this movie is very different from previous adaptations of the comic, which I liked a lot as a result. Henry Cavill is a likeable representation of the Man of Steel, Amy Adams a charming and single-minded journalist, and Michael Shannon a properly sleazy embodiment of the main antagonist, by which I mean I was pleased with the cast. Technically I have nothing to fault, although they may have gone over the top a bit at the end in terms of destruction, but that was obviously the intention. In short, a cinematic take on Superman that certainly doesn't put its predecessors to shame, and even stands up to them

The first Percy Jackson was a kind of a light-hearted American family fantasy flick that I liked and I was quite impressed with. Unfortunately, I can't say the same for the second, as I found it too commercial and focused on a lot of wannabe funny scenes and moments that didn't entertain me as much as they probably originally intended. The rehashing of Greek myths, which was touched upon by a number of users here, also bothered me quite a bit in the end. In short, a film that will probably entertain younger audiences and undemanding fantasy fans the most.

Hawaii is in many ways a very minimalist film, as it is confined to a small space in which (except for a few scenes) virtually only two characters are featured, and rather than dialogue, the camera's views of the protagonists are in the foreground. Some say it was boring, but I was impressed by the film's modesty, slowness and shyness. A nice Argentinian surprise in the form of a film whose plot flows slowly to a satisfying conclusion

Never Dry Your Tears without Gloves is the loosely translated title of a very fine Swedish miniseries that tackles a rewarding subject for a TV show. It deals mainly with sexuality and interpersonal relationships, at a time when a completely new and unknown disease has begun to spread through the world and is killing mercilessly. I liked the layering of multiple space-time planes on top of each other, and I found it quite easy to transition between them, and I was able to keep my attention as a viewer and not get lost. The best part was the final part where everything started to come to an inevitable end, so it was also the most emotionally powerful part. In short, a very well made miniseries that impressed me both in its theme and in its execution

Dallas Buyers Club is a film whose main pillars are the subject based on a true story and very good performances of both leading actors, Matthew McConaughey and Jared Leto. Both of them have taken their roles conscientiously and their performances are convincing, so I am not at all surprised that both of them got the Academy Award. I must also commend the work of the make-up artists, who did an excellent job. I was slightly bored at a few moments, but otherwise the plot was very tight and consistent

I'm going to repeat myself a lot, but Frankenweenie is just your typical Tim Burton. I didn't like this film as much as Corpse Bride, but it definitely impressed me more than Dark Shadows from the same year. The touching story of a boy and a dog-like pet that even death couldn't separate isn't complicated at all, but it's nice precisely because of its simplicity. The black-and-white visuals perfectly underscore the somber tone, which is what I love about Burton's films. The film is full of references to Burton's films and others, and if it weren't for the overly sentimental ending, it would be nearly perfect. In short, a film that has that typical Burtonian charm that I love to be swept up in.

Cloudburst is, story-wise, an amazingly moving and honest film that is both sad and incredibly warm and funny. The biggest portion of entertainment was provided by the foul-mouthed Olympia Dukakis, whose quips managed to blow me away. Overall, I found the main trio truly likeable and the acting convincing. In short, a film that both entertained and moved me, and perhaps the only thing I would fault it for was the "stripper's last dance" (those who have seen it know)

Pompeii is a film that was made primarily for its spectacular depiction of one of nature's most famous disasters, which was achieved with great audiovisual effects. The story itself is one big and predictable cliché, but I have to commend the very end, which indeed pleased me in terms of the script. The cast was mostly likeable, except that I had trouble understanding at times because I saw the film in the original and without subtitles. But I went to the cinema to get a proper dose of effects, which I got, so I was satisfied after the screening. In short, a "popcorn movie" that fits and needs to be seen on the big screen, otherwise its primary purpose is completely lost

I decided to watch this film as some kind of unpretentious respite and it worked as such. Girl Most Likely certainly doesn't impress, but it doesn't offend either. The script is dull, stuff we've been seen in similar variations before, so the film benefits especially from a fairly likeable cast. In short, a film that fades from the mind with the start of the closing credits, though that's to be expected

Blue Jasmine is the most depressing Woody Allen film I've seen so far. The absolute success of this film lies in Cate Blanchett's breathtaking performance and a screenplay that sent chills down my spine and stiffened my blood. Jasmine doesn't have it easy in life, in fact her sister could talk about the misery of her life. Just when there seems to be a light at the end of the tunnel, she is suddenly overwhelmed by a pile of rocks that suffocates all hope. In short, a very well acted and written film that will stick in your mind