2019 – The Weekly Views

Rocketman (2019)

⚠️ SPOILERS BELOW ⚠️ A biopic film based on the legend: Elton John. It revolves around the different stages of his life and the hardships he endured. From growing up in an unstable family with a passion for music to a millionaire, flamboyant pop star struggling with addiction. Although commonly compared to Bohemian Rhapsody, RocketmanContinue reading “Rocketman (2019)”

Jojo Rabbit (2019)

⚠️ SPOILERS BELOW ⚠️ A unique film from the perspective of a Nazi German boy displayed in satirical writing. Jojo Betzler is a 10-year-old German boy passionate about the Nazi party and Adolf Hitler. When he discovers that his mother has been hiding a Jewish girl upstairs, his entire devotion to the Nazi party isContinue reading “Jojo Rabbit (2019)”

Cats (2019)

Cats — the film that has garnered tremendous mixed reviews throughout 2020. Based on the classic musical, this film immensely follows the musical’s production. A tribe of abandoned cats, specifically the ‘Jellicles’, decides yearly which cat deserves to ascend to the Heaviside Layer and come back to a new Jellicle life. The worthiest cat withContinue reading “Cats (2019)”

Knives Out (2019)

⚠️ SPOILERS BELOW ⚠️ Knives Out is a unique comedy-thriller take on the classic ‘whodunit’ story. Detective Benoit Blanc is sent to investigate the mysterious death of the esteemed author, Harlan Thrombey. Every member of Harlan’s family is a suspect. From his two pretentious children to his in-laws and grandchildren, Harlan Thrombey has a disputeContinue reading “Knives Out (2019)”

Frozen 2 (2019)

The long-awaited sequel to its astounding predecessor: Frozen. Frozen 2 focuses on the result of the first film: Elsa crowned as the queen of Arendelle and becoming more experienced with her powers, Anna and Kristoff are dating, and Olaf as all of their close companion. Frozen 2 introduces a new world to Elsa and AnnaContinue reading “Frozen 2 (2019)”

Parasite (2019)

⚠️ SPOILERS BELOW ⚠️ A story of a struggling family in South Korea who lives in a semi-underground small house. The Kim family represents the majority of the people in poverty. The oldest son of the four members in the family is recruited to tutor the daughter of a rich Korean family, the Parks. AfterContinue reading “Parasite (2019)”

Joker (2019)

⚠️ SPOILERS BELOW ⚠️ There’s probably already over hundreds of reviews for this movie, so what is one more review from an unqualified reviewer’s review suppose to do. But I share the same appreciation for this movie as the majority and will share why I didn’t give this a full 5-star rating. Arthur Fleck, anContinue reading “Joker (2019)”

Booksmart (2019)

A coming-of-age film with your typical setting and conflict. Two best friends in their senior year finally experience the teenage dream: reckless partying. However, Molly and Amy aren’t your typical students. They’re academic overachievers who both are intending Ivy League colleges and not giving a crap about what their classmates say about them. Little doContinue reading “Booksmart (2019)”