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This time, the 80s are quite cool. Todd Phillips surprised me and directed a quite accomplished retro comedy that is definitely worth seeing, not only because of the great atmosphere, but also because of well-executed comedic situations and good retro music.

The dark setting and black backgrounds create an original and depressing atmosphere. Alex Proyas literally revels in this, and it must be acknowledged that this is his style and he is a good director. Rufus Sewell is in an unusual role here, one of his few in B-movies. The film has a very peculiar atmosphere and top-level visual effects, and it does not lack originality and inventiveness, but the ending is not as intellectually or emotionally strong as I would have imagined based on the unfolding of the story.

Thelma & Luise is a truly exceptional road movie about two women searching for the meaning of life, all wrapped up in Ridley Scott's excellent direction. It is unconventional, compelling, entertaining, and intellectually very strong.

Overall, an average action-adventure popcorn flick. From Jerry Bruckheimer, I would expect a bigger action bomb. National Treasure is, in fact, a film that is average in almost all aspects. The story itself is couldn’t be more cliché, but it’s more or less saved by good action moments.

This film will move some, amaze some, shock some, but it certainly won't leave anyone cold.

Saw is nothing by very well and effectively filmed bloodbath. James Wan is definitely not a bad director, he is original, inventive, and dynamic, and for the most part, he manages to maintain an almost lethal pace throughout the entire film. The atmosphere and excellent screenplay save a lot, but I still can't help feeling that it is just cleverly written and effectively filmed ordinary nonsense.

First and foremost, this film is not as complicated and difficult as it may seem at first glance. But it does have something to it and definitely does not lack originality, inventiveness, many unforgettable scenes and situations, and, last but not least, great performances by almost all of the main actors.

Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow is one of the few movies that doesn't need an extremely strong and elaborate storyline, because it has an excellent form. Retro New York is beautiful and the overall atmosphere is unforgettable.

A pioneer of the action genre, with amazing camera and editing work, revolutionary shooting sequences, long shots without cuts, breathtaking stunt work. Before all the modern Hunts, Bonds, Bournes, and Wicks, there was a detective with a cigarette in his mouth and two guns on his belt who set the direction for what action films would look like decades later.

The form crushes the content. The phenomenal music, the great cinematography, and the attractive setting mask the film’s vapidness and simplistic script. However, aesthetically, it is so refined that it is worth watching at least once.