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README.md

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----
-title: FilmReview
-emoji: 👁
-colorFrom: red
-colorTo: indigo
-sdk: streamlit
-sdk_version: 1.29.0
-app_file: app.py
-pinned: false
----
-
-Check out the configuration reference at https://huggingface.co/docs/hub/spaces-config-reference
+# Film Review Application 🎬
+
+## Introduction
+
+Bienvenue dans Film Review, votre application personnelle de notation de films ! Cette application web basée sur Streamlit fournit des informations clés pour chaque film, notamment :
+
+- **Note basée sur les avis d'IMDB** : Une note globale calculée via un modèle d'analyse de sentiment basée sur les avis d'IMDB.
+- **Pourcentage d'avis positifs** : Le pourcentage d'avis positifs.
+- **Lien vers la bande-annonce** : Un lien vers la bande-annonce du film.
+
+De plus, vous pouvez explorer les meilleurs et pires commentaires d'utilisateurs selon le modèle d'analyse de sentiment utilisé dans l'application.
+
+## Comment Exécuter
+
+1. Assurez-vous d'avoir les bibliothèques requises installées. Vous pouvez les installer en exécutant :
+
+    ```bash
+    pip install -r requirements.txt
+    ```
+
+2. Exécutez l'application :
+
+    ```bash
+    streamlit run ./scripts/app.py  
+    ```
+
+3. Accédez à l'application dans votre navigateur web à l'URL fournie.
+
+## Utilisation
+
+- Au lancement de l'application, vous verrez une grille d'images d'affiches de films.
+- Cliquez sur "Plus d'informations" pour afficher des détails supplémentaires sur un film spécifique.
+- Explorez la note globale du film, le pourcentage d'avis positifs et le lien de la bande-annonce.
+- Lisez les meilleurs et pires commentaires d'utilisateurs basés sur l'analyse de sentiment.
+
+## Remarques
+
+- L'application utilise le scrapping web pour obtenir des informations sur les films à partir d'IMDB et peut être sujette à des modifications dans la structure du site web.
+- Assurez-vous d'avoir une connexion internet stable pour une récupération précise des données.
+
+Profitez de l'exploration et de la découverte de films avec Film Review ! 🎬🍿

app.py

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+import os
+
+import streamlit as st
+
+from app_utils import get_infos_fim, get_link_by_movie_name, get_example_comments
+
+image_extensions = ["png", "jpg", "jpeg", "gif"]
+
+
+
+def main():
+    st.markdown("<h1 style='text-align: center; margin-bottom: 40px;'>🍿Film Review 🎬</h1>", unsafe_allow_html=True)
+    text = """
+Bienvenue dans Film Review !
+
+Votre application personnelle de notation de film. Pour chaque film, découvrez trois informations clés :
+- **Note basée sur les avis d'IMDB**
+- **Pourcentage d'avis positifs**
+- **Lien vers la bande-annonce**
+
+Vous pourrez également lire le meilleur et le pire commentaire (au sens de notre modèle de sentiment) pour 
+découvrir l'avis des internautes !
+            """
+
+
+    st.markdown(f"<h6 margin-bottom: 30px;'>{text}</h5>", unsafe_allow_html=True)
+
+
+    images_folder = './data/images'
+    images_list = os.listdir(images_folder)
+
+    images_list = [image for image in images_list if any(image.endswith(ext) for ext in image_extensions)]
+    images_list.sort()
+
+    num_images = len(images_list)
+    num_images_per_row = 4
+    num_rows = (num_images - 1) // num_images_per_row + 1
+
+    for row in range(num_rows):
+        cols = st.columns(num_images_per_row)
+
+        for col_index in range(num_images_per_row):
+            image_index = row * num_images_per_row + col_index
+
+            if image_index < num_images:
+                image_path = os.path.join(images_folder, images_list[image_index])
+                cols[col_index].image(image_path, use_column_width=True)
+                cols[col_index].markdown(images_list[image_index].split(".jpg")[0])
+                button_key = f"button_{image_index}"
+
+                if cols[col_index].button(f"Plus d'informations", key=button_key):
+                    movie_title = images_list[image_index].split('.jpg')[0]
+                    note, pcentage = get_infos_fim(movie_title)
+                    lien = get_link_by_movie_name(movie_title)
+                    pos_com, neg_com = get_example_comments(movie_title)
+
+                    st.markdown("<h3 style='text-align: center; margin-bottom: 40px;'>"
+                                f'🎬 {movie_title} 🎬'
+                                "</h1>",
+                                unsafe_allow_html=True)
+                    st.markdown("<h6 >"
+                                f"💯 Note globale : {round(note, 2)}/20"
+                                "</h1>",
+                                unsafe_allow_html=True)
+                    st.markdown("<h6 >"
+                                f"😎 {round(pcentage)}% des utilisateurs ont aimé ce film\n"
+                                "</h1>",
+                                unsafe_allow_html=True)
+                    st.markdown(f"<h6 style='margin-bottom: 10px'>"
+                                f"🔗 <a href='{lien}' target='_blank'>Lien vers la bande d'annonce</a>"
+                                "</h6>",
+                                unsafe_allow_html=True)
+
+                    st.markdown(f"<p style='text-align: justify; margin-bottom: 10px'>"
+                                f"✅ Meilleur Commentaire : {pos_com}"
+                                "</p>",
+                                unsafe_allow_html=True)
+
+                    st.markdown(f"<p style='text-align: justify; margin-bottom: 40px'>"
+                                f"❌ Pire Commentaire : {neg_com}"
+                                "</p>",
+                                unsafe_allow_html=True)
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    main()

app_utils.py

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+import pandas as pd
+
+trailer_links = pd.read_csv("./data/trailer_links.csv")
+
+notes = pd.read_csv("./data/notes_percentage_positive.csv")
+notes["Film"] = notes["Film"].apply(lambda x : x.replace("_", " "))
+
+positive_reviews = pd.read_csv("./data/postive_reviews.csv")
+positive_reviews["titre"] = positive_reviews["titre"].apply(lambda x : x.replace("_", " "))
+
+negative_reviews = pd.read_csv("./data/negative_reviews.csv")
+negative_reviews["titre"] = negative_reviews["titre"].apply(lambda x : x.replace("_", " "))
+
+
+def get_link_by_movie_name(movie_name):
+    """
+    Recherche le lien de la bande-annonce d'un film dans un DataFrame.
+
+    Parameters:
+    - movie_name (str): Le nom du film pour lequel on souhaite obtenir le lien de la bande-annonce.
+
+    Returns:
+    - str: Le lien de la bande-annonce du film s'il est trouvé dans le DataFrame.
+           Si le film n'est pas trouvé, la fonction renvoie "Pas de lien disponible".
+    """
+    row = trailer_links[trailer_links['Title'] == movie_name]
+    if not row.empty:
+        return row['TrailerLink'].values[0]
+    else:
+        return "Pas de lien disponible"
+
+def get_infos_fim(movie_name):
+    """
+    Récupère les informations sur un film à partir d'un DataFrame.
+
+    Parameters:
+    - movie_name (str): Le nom du film pour lequel on souhaite obtenir les informations.
+
+    Returns:
+    - tuple: Un tuple contenant les informations du film.
+      - Si le film est trouvé dans le DataFrame, le tuple contient la note du film et le pourcentage positif.
+      - Si le film n'est pas trouvé, le tuple contient (0, 0).
+    """
+    row = notes[notes['Film'] == movie_name]
+    if not row.empty:
+        note = row["notes"].values[0]
+        pcentage_positif = row["pourcentages_positive"].values[0]
+        return (note, pcentage_positif)
+    else :
+        return(0,0)
+
+def get_example_comments(movie_name) :
+    """
+    Obtient des commentaires exemples positifs et négatifs sur un film à partir de DataFrames de critiques.
+
+    Parameters:
+    - movie_name (str): Le nom du film pour lequel on souhaite obtenir des commentaires exemples.
+
+    Returns:
+    - tuple: Un tuple contenant les commentaires exemples positifs et négatifs du film.
+      - Si des commentaires sont disponibles, le tuple contient le commentaire le plus positif et le plus négatif.
+      - Si aucun commentaire n'est trouvé, le tuple contient (None, None).
+    """
+    temp = positive_reviews[positive_reviews['avis'].str.len() < 2000]
+    index_positive = temp[temp['titre'] == movie_name]["sentiment_score_VADER"].idxmax()
+    positive_comments = temp.loc[index_positive, 'avis']
+
+    temp = negative_reviews[negative_reviews['avis'].str.len() < 2000]
+    index_negative = temp[temp['titre'] == movie_name]["sentiment_score_VADER"].idxmin()
+    negative_comments = temp.loc[index_negative, 'avis']
+
+    return(positive_comments, negative_comments)

data/json_IMDB/commentaires_All of Us Strangers.json

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+{
+    "0": "The film is a devastating look at one man's loneliness. Andrew Scott is giving a brilliant performance. With a simple facial expression, he can tell an entire story. He is one of the best actors around. (Scott, Mescal, Bale, Day Lewis -all great all non-American. Where are the great young American actors? But I digress..)\nClaire Foy is wonderful and radiant. Jamie Bell has less to do but is very effective in his scenes with Scott. Paul Mescal is excellent- when you can understand him! His first scene when Harry comes knocking on Adam's door needs subtitles! The powerful ending is simultaneously chilling, frightening, and heartbreaking. There's a couple of ways to look at it. But I leave that for the viewer to determine. Do not miss!",
+    "1": "Don't want to give away much here. Suffice to say that all four of the main actors here are simply amazing and that the writing is excellent. I would pay to watch Claire Foy read takeout menus, but here she is especially captivating. Andrew Scott is simply incredible.The interaction between the main character, Adam, and his parents is poignant, sweet and hilarious and it was gut-wrenching to hear him have the kinds of conversations with his folks that many of us never get to. The relationship between Adam and Harry is similarly well-done - if only relationships could be that deep in real life. :-(Be warned, however, that if you're looking for the \"feelgood movie of the year\"....this isn't it.",
+    "2": "I also caught All of Us Strangers at the London Film Festival. I started ugly-crying after about 15min, and I didn't stop until after the film ended. There was a standing ovation with people cheering and whistling through their tears. What an experience.All of Us Strangers is a tale of Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD). It shows how multiple traumas compound inside us (or \"get tangled up inside your chest\" as Andrew Scott's character says). This causes people to live in 'survival mode,' self-medicate, and engage in self-protective behaviours. These three coping mechanisms are quick and easy ways to ruin your own life. But what other option do traumatised people have? All of Us Strangers attempts to answer that question.Andrew Scott is a popular and likeable actor, but this film is an opportunity to see him at the top of his craft. His performance is very restrained and his micro-expressions are heartbreaking.Paul Mescal... has ruined another pop song from the 1980s!",
+    "3": "Adam (Andrew Scott), a shy writer, lives in a tower block that is largely deserted apart from one other resident, Harry (Paul Mescal). By a happy coincidence both men are homosexual, so they pair up. While Adam adjusts to his new romance, he also spends time visiting his parents in their suburban house. The strange thing about that is, his parents died when he was a child, several decades before...The audience is never given an explanation for how Adam is talking to his dead parents, and this ambiguous approach raises a number of questions: are the encounters all in his mind? In that case, how is Harry also able to see them? Also, indications are that the family's house has stood empty since the parents' deaths (the long-empty childhood home being a staple of many fictional genres) but is that really realistic in densely-populated, housing-short Britain? Perhaps I am over-analysing, but it seems strange that while time is taken to provide an explanation why Adam speaks with an Irish accent when both his parents are English, other questions remain unanswered.The acting is good; Scott is nicely subtle and Jamie Bell, as his father, is noteable for his believable, naturalistic performance as a suburban dad. I do not understand why Mescal puts on an English accent; if the character had to be English, why did the producers not hire an English actor? And if Mescal specifically was required, why not let him play it Irish? Such is his pulling power it would hardly have adversely affected the viewing figures. It must also be hoped the shaggy moustache Mescal sports in this never makes a reappearance! (Ditto that sported by Bell.)An odd film in many ways; it is a ghost story with a gay romance thrown in. Either storyline would have made a film by itself, but neither detracts from the other one. An enjoyable, tear-jerker film.",
+    "4": "Words alone can not describe the messages and feelings this gem transports. Absolutely epic. Be prepared to be left utterly breathless and devastated.The story centers around two British guys having their typical family traumatas, dealing with feelings of being left alone and not fitting in.Don not wanna take away too much but have to fill up the required chararacters, sooooooI will protect you from the hooded claw\nKeep the vampires from your door\nWhen the chips are down I'll be around\nWith my undying, death-defying love for you\nEnvy will hurt itself\nLet yourself be beautiful\nSparkling love, flowers\nAnd pearls and pretty girls\nLove is like an energy.",
+    "5": "I saw it at the Stockholm Film Festival. The movie has everything in it and punches you hard. It covers a wide range of emotions, from the excitement and fear of falling in love to questioning all your relationships (including the one with yourself). It also depicts the beautiful joy of experiencing small moments that bring immense happiness and the devastating sadness and grief of loss. What I especially like about this movie is that it transcends the genre of \"queer movies.\" Even though it definitely depicts some specific experiences that queer people could find easier to relate to (which is another strength of this movie), All of Us Strangers is so deeply human that everyone can feel it. I definitively recommend this movie and be prepared to be thinking about it and feeling it for some time after you have seen it.",
+    "6": "I read the book Strangers by Taichi Yamada a few years ago, and this was a beautiful retelling of that story. I didn't realise before going in that it was based on that but the story felt familiar. Andrew Scott was the perfect lead, the whole cast supported him wonderfully. I'm sure many people have wondered what they would say to loved ones they've lost, and this film explores that deeply. Can one find acceptance and peace with a tragedy a lifetime later? Great soundtrack and ambience throughout. So nostalgic. I've also been listening to The Power of Love since leaving the screen. Highly recommended.",
+    "7": "The whole movie is full of sad colors, retro electronic music, cold blue scenes, and the speeding tram. Everything is fast. Only when the protagonist is with his parents and lovers do everything seem to stop. The film is performed in the most emotional language, but it is very restrained. There are many flashbacks in the movie and even a little like a horror movie. I like the beautiful blue-toned scenes in the movie, and I also like the funny scenes in the movie. Although the climax lines are a little too sensational and everything is too straightforward, I still prefer the Christmas scene of my parents and the protagonist. My parents reconciled to the past through songs. With the music and everything in the past, my eyes are still wet, and the final anti-transferor is caught off guard. We are always lonely. To the world, but I believe he will say goodbye to himself and the past more calmly, as the last line said, \"I will accompany you to wait for the arrival of death...\"",
+    "8": "An intimate portray of a grown man who struggles with the loss of his parents during a car crash. Besides the protagonist, it shows that he falls in love with his neighbour, who also has a struggling family story. It is a very deep and subtle love story between two guys who fall in love with each other. Although I liked the intimate scenes a lot which were also very sexy. It seemed a bit forced, that his partner/neighbour also died in the end. I did like the beginning especially, the confusion of him seeing his young parents and him having fever dreams and often switching between his real life and his imagination.But apart from that it did not have something original in it or unexpecting. I would have wished for a better ending.",
+    "9": "Had the privilege of catching this film early as it screened at the London Film Festival. I had high hopes after seeing the critics reviews and it did not disappoint.The story follows Adam and his neighbour Harry, with whom he develops a romantic relationship with, as he deals with the grief from his parents tragic death when he was child.The film cuts across genres. At times it is funny, sad, romantic, and even horrifying. It is a damning depiction of the loneliness epidemic among younger men while also dealing with the added challenges faced by those within the lgbt community in trying to fit in.The chemistry between Scott and Mescal is brilliant, while Foy and Bell really hit the right note in their roles. The film is also beautifully shot and has a lovely palette of colours within.It's a tough watch and left me with a lump in my throat for the entire final third, but it thoroughly deserves all the praise it has received so far.9/10.",
+    "10": "I saw this at the Cork International Film Festival, so seeing 2 Irish leads like Andrew Scott and Paul Mescal performing as they did was a tantalizing factor for me and those watching.The film brilliantly captures one man's complex processing of grief and loss, with the protagonists particular story holding different factors for viewers to latch on to. It is a raw watch, which touches on the themes of loss, pain, and love.The 2024 awards season should look favourably on Andrew Scott's performance in this film. His portrayal of this mans intriguing, yet sensitive approach of coming to terms with such tragic events in his life could not have been played better by any other actor. An enormous amount of credit must to go Andrew Haigh's directing and writing, who produced a flawless ensemble to play off of a script where every scene and word was situated perfectly.",
+    "11": "Rating: 7.7\nOverall, a well-written movie that is carried out by its good performances (especially Andrew Scott's) as the blurred perception of reality creates a unique movie about dealing with trauma and identity, though it is very slow and a victim of its own convoluted storytelling at times.Decent to Pretty Good Direction (Has a very unique way of telling the story as subtly creates a sense of blur and mystery in what is reality and what is an illusion, and he uses cinematography and editing well to create this effect; has somewhat control on a microscale as the one-on-one scenes between actors are directed well; gets a decent amount from his actors (it is just the movie is a bit dry in getting as much as he can)), Good Acting (Very Good from Andrew Scott (The center of the movie and really embodies someone who is dealing with repressed trauma from the loss of his family, dealing with his sexuality in a heteronormative culture, and finding love when very few love him back), Pretty Good from Paul Mescal (Mumbling the whole movie so it is so hard to hear what he is saying; does have good chemistry with Scott), Good from Jamie Bell (Plays off of Scott very well (Especially in their one-on-one scenes)), Good from Claire Foy (Shows a lot of emotion when dealing with her son (especially in their one-on-one scenes and their final scene in the movie)), Good from the rest of the cast (There is no other cast besides these four)), Good Story (A unique story and is told very subtly (to help keep with the mystery and blur what is reality); this storytelling and construction is really minimal and leaves a lot open for interpretation on what actually happened; the flow between sequences is not really that clear (which can be argued is the point as it helps show how unreliable a storyteller the protagonist is); the character writing for the protagonist is good as the movie unpeels a lot about his backstory and trauma the more the movie goes on (with the ending showing who he really is)), Very Good Screenplay (The dialogue is pretty minimal and simple (but does a good job and is profound when it needs to be); the romantic and emotional moments are captured very well in the screenplay and act as a good blueprint for the story to unravel; the symbolism is very profound and used very well to show the message and themes; the foreshadowing is very good and helps with creating the twist in the end), Decent Score (Pretty minimal and just used to set the tone), Very Good Cinematography (Very artsy and helps show how skewed the protagonist's view of reality was), Bad Sound (The dialogue sound mixing was bad because it was muffled and just hard to hear; the aspects of sound just felt like they were cheap (especially in the beginning)), Decent to Pretty Good Editing (Artsy for the most part; felt a bit tacky at times (especially the opening shot and the drug scene)), Plot Structure was a bit more complex as the dream sequences interject the story from moving forward as the protagonist uses them to fight his issues from the past (in a good); the culmination to the climax and the eventual exposition is laid out very well, Pacing was slow (and the exposition was incredibly slow); the runtime could have been cut 10-15 minutes by making the pace a bit faster, Climax was executed very well as it was both closure for the protagonist and a big twist as it opened the door for interpretation, Tone felt a bit sci-fi with its blur in reality (and felt like a really stripped down Eternal Sunshine with it favoring more of a dramatic tone), Saw a premiere at Austin Film Fest.",
+    "12": "Andrew Scott has always shown that his career choices are both bold and aimed at beautifying the human experience. All Of Us Strangers isn't an exception. This movie is so powerful, so subtle and creative in telling a story about grief, loss, loneliness and love, while never feeling like it is reheating common places. It is deeply moving, doesn't shy away from complicated emotions and the tough process of dealing with them, while never being either boring or poorly written.Andrew Scott once again proves that he is one of the rarest talents of modern cinema, carrying beautifully this complex, flawed and touching character throughout a heartbreaking story that will haunt you long after the end credit.The rest of the casting is just as engaged and strong, in a rare and balanced demonstration of their craft.I was lucky enough to attend a premiere and there wasn't a dry eye in the theatre. If you need a movie that will deeply question the depths and paradoxes of humanity, look no more. Do yourself the favor of seeing All Of Us Strangers, your soul will thank you for it.",
+    "13": "Virginia Film FestivalMovie also handles the heavy themes of sexuality, masculinity, loneliness, and trauma with such delicateness and respect. A dreamlike and wistful state I was in. I felt seen. I died.The conversations that center around sexuality and upbringing felt so natural to me and at points I related. And at some points, the audience was laughing at this majority melancholy film.Haigh and Ramsay's cinematography do it right to show the chemistry and tenderness between Scott and Mescal. The music switches between Emilie Levienaise-Farrouch's dreamy, ethereal score and 80's Britpop bangers.Will watch again when it gets into theaters.",
+    "14": "Greetings again from the darkness. So many people allow unresolved issues from their past to weigh down or complicate their efforts to live for today. Writer-director Andrew Haigh has loosely adapted the 1987 novel \"Strangers\" by Taichi Yamada most notably by a shifting of locale and gender. It features the powerful literary trio of loss, loneliness, and love, none of which come easy for Adam, played beautifully here by Andrew Scott.Adam is a reserved London-based writer in his 40's who recognizes that he has failed to fully repress one particular fact of his childhood. Since his parents died in a car crash thirty years ago when he was twelve, he never had the opportunity to come out to them as gay. Now, he is often burdened by being the kid/grown-up whose parents never go to know the real Adam.An unusual meet-cute in the mostly vacant apartment tower they both reside in, has neighbor Harry (a terrific Paul Mescal) knocking on Adam's door carrying a bottle of spirits. Adam turns him away, but there's clearly an attraction. The progression after this night leads Adam down a tricky road. His writing forces him to face the lingering complexity with his parents, and this occurs in a few excellent sequences with Adam re-visiting his childhood home (actually director Haigh's childhood home) and finding his parents (Jamie Bell and Claire Foy) living there, unaged since he last saw them. Adam comes out separately to each, resulting in quite different reactions. Mom's words, \"It's a sad life, isn't it?\" cut like a knife while also emphasizing the social changes over the past 30 years. After claiming he would have been one of those schoolyard bullies, dad confesses he's sorry for not coming to Adam's room when he was crying.These interactions with the past allow Adam to begin to move forward, and that includes Harry, who has his own issues with the past. Together, the two are natural, and their debate of queer versus gay is beautifully executed. We understand how Adam dealing with his grief and guilt opens him up to a hopeful future of love, as leaving the past behind delivers the courage necessary to open up. Taichi Yamada recently passed away (November 2023), and it's likely he would have approved of Haigh's film. Andrew Haigh is proving to be quite an artist with this latest on the heels of his LEAN ON PETE (2017), 45 YEARS (2015), and a couple episodes of \"The OA\". This film is somber and slow moving, but the direction is excellent and the two leads Scott and Mescal (rumored to be the next James Bond) make this work.Opening in theaters on December 22, 2023.",
+    "15": "After a chance meeting with a troubled stranger, a man faces his past and go to his old home where his parent got murdered, only to his surprise, meet them seemingly alive and well. This makes him open up yet again for more opportunities AND maybe even another stranger on his arm.I just want to firstly to say that the acting in this film is superb. Foy, Bell, Scott and Mescal did everything and superbly. All will have a big moment in this film but all were given a time to shine. Mescal and Scott especially. They highlight well the feeling of urban loneliness and has great chemistry something missing with almost every modern pairing. The ending is just masterclass acting. You should be excited seeing that.Which points to the screenplay. I do think that the biggest strength of this film is that it is pointed film. The addition of the supernatural elements help meld the judgmental past to a much more open future. And see two of this thinking contrast each other. Its a lovely touch since the Scott's character is all alone and seemingly wanting of a familiar touch. AND happily, it also stuck its ending. Probably one of the better film ending this year.I do put a big minus for two things. I do think the pacing of the first twenty minutes of the film does feel too slow. AND I do think the setup was too convenient for its own good. They just rolled with it, waiting for the viewer to forget.Highly recommended. Would probably rewatch too.",
+    "16": "Saw this at the 2023 filmfestival Gand (Belgium). The best terms to label this movie are not easy to find, thereby not implying it is a mixed bag, the latter usually used in the negative sense, certainly not my intention. Being \"officially\" labeled Drama and Fantasy, I find it has also a flavor of Romance, SciFi and Horror, at least a mixture of all of the above, with the latter three a bit on the back seat. Fact is that one continuously wonders where the story is heading, only to be surprised by the next unexpected plot twist.Given the large apartment block, an upwards looking image of it opens (and ends) the movie, one tends to think it is important. Nearly empty, dark windows all over, only two inhabitants on separate floors, a cliche décor for a Horror. One would assume it to be the center piece of the story, an initial feeling that proved to be completely wrong. It is only important for the start, a vehicle to let the two inhabitants meet. It is started by Harry on the lookout for someone to share a drink, thus ringing the door of his only neighbor Adam. Rather than inviting him in, the logical thing to do when you are lonely too, Adam sends him away as Harry appears a bit drunk. However, that is not the end of their relationship.Next, I think I missed a clue. We see Adam travelling to the house where he grew up. I missed the reason why he did that. He rang the bell, and he meets his parents as they were on the age they died, some 30 years ago. They recognize him and welcome him home as if nothing happened. None of this is a spoiler (yet). This information is included in all descriptions of this movie. But it is also the stopping point. No further details are to be given away after this, to enhance the surprise. I announce even multiple surprises underway.In multiple visits, inventive dialogs between Adam and his parents are to follow. The best example is about him being openly gay (\"you mean gay as in homosexual?\", asks his mother, who is apparently behind with modern terminology). As usual, parents try to find an explanation why their son is not \"normal\", and they even speculate whether they felt it already when he was young.The finale took a turn that I found difficult to follow. Maybe you stand a better chance to tie is all together. The overall story and execution warrant a score 8/10, but I subtracted a point for the finale I did not understand."
+}

data/json_IMDB/commentaires_American Fiction.json

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+    "0": "So I was lucky enough to snag some TIFF peoples choice awards tickets and saw a showing of this film and... I have a lot of thoughts. It's an insanely thought provoking movie of the treatment of black stories in Hollywood and in novelizations, but it also talks about the categorization of Black People in the Caucasian perspective. I thought the actual direction and acting were very good throughout the film (not Oscar worthy but good), but i found the actual screenplay to not go as deep as it needed to, nor did it try too hard with the substance when it comes in context to the shapement of Black voices in a Caucasian-driven hollywood. It was a good movie, don't get me wrong- but the two other programs i saw at TIFF i thought were far superior.",
+    "1": "This film is absolutely first class, their was a real moment of comedy genius, art of silence at its purest that just hit with perfection. I found myself laughing about this one moment throughout the whole film, through the credits and even on the train home, wile writing this review I am still giggling. This film is both light and dark in the style of Ricky Gervais \"After Life\" which so many films recently are trying to replicate, with little hitting the mark, but American Fiction does, real laugh out loud dark comedy, accompanied with that toe curling awkwardness that will make you squirm in your seats and wish you had a duvet to pull over your eyes. I imagine I will still be laughing about this film for a very long time.",
+    "2": "#AmericanFiction was an emotional roller coaster from the very beginning of the movie. So full of laughter to the point where it almost hurt it had so many funny moments! The movie looked interesting from the trailer, but when I saw it last night in a packed theater the laughter was absolutely contagious. It was possibly the best \"theatrical - community\" experiences I've experienced of any movie. Kudos to Cord Jefferson, his producing team and the cast led by Jeffery Wright (the best performance of his career). Don't miss seeing this movie in theaters! You will laugh your ass off, even if you don't get along with youyr family or friends your brought with you.",
+    "3": "This was a great watch. The movie is equal parts heartwarming, heartbreaking, surprising, and funny. There are a couple of clever, meta moments that were a real treat. The acting is outstanding. Sterling K Brown in particular was very fun to watch in this role. I loved the little bits of business he incorporated into his scenes like shooting a snot rocket while his brother loads luggage into the car. I think everyone can find something to relate to here, whether it's family drama or thinking about how to be a whole person in a capitalist world that only wants the useful, marketable pieces of us.",
+    "4": "Not only did this movie grab me within the first 30 seconds I was drawn by Monk(Jeffery Wright) character as soon as he spoke. The characters are believable. The satire of black literature is put on full display. This movie have real life tosses and turns. It is so relatable so powerfulI. When you watch it you see real struggles everyday families face. From lost of a parent, to financial struggles of a family to take care of loved ones. I watch many movies and never before have I been drawn to a movie wondering what's gonna happen next. Is a life changing movie for me. Thank you AMC for the preview.",
+    "5": "I got the chance to watch this movie for a mystery movie and I have to say this was a very funny and heartwarming movie. The relationship between the two brothers was even funnier but the value of family was what I got from this movie. The main character is a riot and you may watch some parts and be like what did they say but you will laugh with this movie. It does not get preachy but it will make you think how some people may view others when it comes to certain movies or shows, let's be honest white people will never understand what it is like to be a black person who is smart and gifted. You need to see this movie.",
+    "6": "I was looking forward to this. It's as funny as I anticipated and didn't disappoint. I loved the humor, like the way Issa Rae talked about her book, then proceeding to read it. I remember how much and how often the theatre broke out in laughter.It's a story of a black writer who is tired of society's tend to stereotypes so he writes a crappy novel with intention of purely just trolling, but people eat it up and it becomes a best seller. I think in a way, the movie itself is like that; it tries to divert away from what you'd typically expect from a black story, that sounds weird... from a story based on black characters lol. It reminded me of \"The Photograph (2020),\" an okay romance movie (with Issa Rae too) that I liked because of its portrayal of a love story between two Black individuals, where the essence of romance took center stage instead being overly focused on their race or any associated struggles.Loved how it was directed, the subtle yet not so subtle instances of race even though Thelonious. The social commentary was done really well and did not need to be shoved down your face to be effective. The characters are very easy to get invested in, even the ones that are short lived. I've only seen Jeffery Wright in supporting roles but he really nails his performance as a lead here which was great.It's a film that balances deep emotions with humor, a difficult feat to achieve. Loved how there's a lot going on without the movie feeling overly crowded. It seamlessly combines satire and social commentary with a compelling family drama, and surprisingly, they harmonize flawlessly. Despite not being fast-paced, the film feels tightly packed, dedicating time to explore both themes thoroughly. Moreover, the quick-witted dialogue adds an extra layer of brilliance. Undoubtedly, this stands out as one of my favorite films of the year. The anticipation I had for it was met, and it truly stands as a unique movie.",
+    "7": "Cord Jefferson's American Fiction is a satire about an African American novelist who criticizes the industry that restricts Black storytelling to trauma and poverty narratives. The film is a response to the rise of social movements like #BlackLivesMatters and #OscarsSoWhite, which often focus on traumatic violence and provide white liberals with an outlet to empathize with suffering. However, making a movie as a response to industry limitations can limit the movie's intention. Cord Jefferson, a TV writer on Succession and Master of None, delivers a superb feature debut, filled with snappy banter and gags, with a masterful ensemble cast including Jeffrey Wright, Sterling K Brown, and Tracee Ellis Ross. Jefferson adapts Percival Everett's 2001 novel Erasure into a thorny existential character drama about a writer who feels unseen but never makes himself vulnerable enough for people to truly see him. Thelonious \"Monk\" Ellison is the professor who pulls a Bamboozled by cynically writing a novel filled with pandering cliches and tropes about Black struggle that salivating white gatekeepers line up to make it a sensational hit. The success does little to alter Monk's disgruntled and bewildered state.Jefferson's film is wisely critical of Monk and society the author is railing against. There is a strain of self-hate in the character, who is regularly ridiculed for his taste for white wine and white women. Monk copes with micro-aggressions in the office and on the street while insisting in the most blatant self-delusional ways that he doesn't believe in race. When Monk sees a best-selling novel called We's Lives in Da Ghetto celebrated by the literary establishment for its Precious-like storytelling, he attends a panel where the author Sintara Golden, played generously by Issa Rae, is code-switching to entertain her mostly white audience. On a lark, Monk writes his own hood novel under a pseudonym, which would snuggly fit into the 50 Cent movie Get Rich or Die Tryin'. The movie almost gets away from Jefferson during outrageously funny moments, as actors like Adam Brody play up the industry's ignorance and craven exploitation of marginalized voices to the point of parody. The festival audience was howling, likely because few feel implicated in such interactions. \"American Fiction\" is a satire directed by Cord Jefferson, based on Percival Everett's novel, Erasure. The film explores the dilemma of making entertainment that criticizes it, as it can easily fall prey to its own pitfalls. The film is grounded by the family melodrama and warm interactions between Monk and his siblings, allowing the Black characters to escape the world's perception of them. The film follows Thelonious \"Monk\" Ellison, a struggling writer who becomes fed up with \"lesser\" books that pander to white people through stereotypical hood narratives. Monk decides to write a fake book, initially titled \"My Pafology\" and later re-titled the F word,\" which is so stereotyped that it mirrors the corrupt tastes of the white literary establishment. Despite expecting the novel to fail spectacularly, it becomes a raging success, leading to a major book deal and a movie option.",
+    "8": "I thought this movie absolutely soared with brilliance up until the last two minutes, when it crashed with a thud. This was a real heartbreaker because up until that ending, I thought I was watching a masterpiece. It reminded me of when I was a kid reading a Superman comic book and being really absorbed in the story, only to find at the end that the whole story was something Lois Lane dreamed after she ate ice cream and pickles. Basically, the story is about a black college professor and novelist whose work is ignored because it isn't \"black\" enough, meaning it's not about drug addicts, pregnant teenagers and racist cops. As a joke he writes the kind of book that publishers want under a pseudonym. The book becomes a smash hit. He'd like to just stop the whole hoax, but his mother is stricken with Alzheimer's and needs round-the-clock care, which is extremely expensive. He needs the money. Up until the dud ending, this is a wry and sly work of social commentary that I thoroughly enjoyed. It's still worth seeing, but could have been so much more. The script is intelligent and compelling (up until that awful ending). Acting, direction, and technical elements are all first rate. Jeffrey Wright as the professor, gives a standout performance in the kind of role we virtually never see in a movie. Also excellent are Leslie Uggams as his mother, Myra Lucretia Taylor as their maid, John Ortiz as his agent, and Erika Alexander as his girlfriend. Actually, the whole cast is great. Because of the ideas involved, I'd say the movie is worth seeing. But be prepared for a disappointing ending.",
+    "9": "Rating: 8.6\nOverall, a very good effort in Cord Jefferson's directorial debut as Jeffery Wright's performance and very good comedy writing/direction propel the movie into something very funny yet profound with its social commentary.Very Good Direction (Controls everything very well on a macro and micro scale as he uses comedy and social issues to propel the story forward; gets a lot out of his actors as the comedic moments feel very genuine and the dramatic moments feel very meaningful), Good to Very Good Acting (Great from Jeffrey Wright (Really controls every scene he is in as he plays the line between Comedy and Drama very well (excelling in both areas as he shows off his experience)), Good from Tracee Ellis Ross (Makes an impact with her scenes with Wright as she plays off of him very well to help show the relationship the protagonist has with his family), Good from Issa Rae (Holds her own well as her comedic timing is good and works well at building tension between her and Wright), Good to Very Good from Sterling K. Brown (Has a lot of charisma in his performance as he uses his over-the-top comedic style mixed with dramatic experience to make his presence known in the scenes he is in), Good from the rest of the cast (Everyone does their job well and contributes to providing humorous moments and moving the story forward)), Very Good Story (Uses the source material very well to create a very contemporary story about how far virtue-signaling has gone in today's culture; uses many different story elements to help play both sides of the comedy-drama; Does a good job at building the character of Monk as you can see the conflict he has with career/family/race; the story progresses very well as each element of the plot is built upon till the very end (with the meta-narrative structure playing a big role throughout to mimic how the original novel was written)), Very Good to Great Screenplay (The dialogue is very good as it just feels very natural and helps keep the story interesting; the jokes were very well written as they are appropriate in showing how Monk thinks about the whole experience (with a lot of it coming from the scenes where he is pretending to be the convict); the symbolism is really prevalent as it helps with delivering the message of being against virtue-signaling and pigeon-holding racing into thinking they talk about certain topics; the foreshadowing is very unexpected as it really stems away from the traditional narrative structure to not have that many cliches), Pretty Good Score (Very Jazzy and helps set the personality of the protagonist), Good Cinematography, Good Sound, Good Editing, Plot Structure was well laid out as every element was prevalent and these elements flow between each other; the metanarrative elements do break the plot flow sometimes but in a good way as it helps with showing how the protagonist is really thinking about the situations he is in, Pacing was good as it followed the general pacing of a comedy; the runtime was good as there really was nothing that could have been added or cut, Climax was good as it showed the culmination of how far Monk went with the character (and has some elements that make it not so predictable to enhance the comedy of the moment), Tone was more in line with a comedy than a drama (with the dramatic elements feeling being more lighthearted than that it should've been), Saw a premiere at Austin Film Fest.",
+    "10": "I got to see it with AMC screen unseen, and being that it's a mystery movie I didn't know what to expect. It immediately grabbed my attention. The writer sitting on a panel with no crowd while in the next room an author with a book about her \"black experience\" gets all the attention and standing ovation. Later he went into the book store and his fiction novel is under African American studies and not in fiction like the aforementioned author was.After his family has a tragedy, he leans into the genre and writes a novel that isn't like the rest. His publisher is skeptic at best but does agree to send it out, all while he has a budding interest with a neighbor who has actually read one of his books.His mom is getting sicker and his brother isn't helpful but good news the publisher has great news! They bought the new book- even if it was written as a \"joke.\"Does he decide to \"sell out\" or stick to his virtues?Definitely worth a watch! Makes you uncomfortable in all the best ways!",
+    "11": "The book this film is based on was published in 2001, yet, as AMERICAN FICTION points out with wit and weary melancholy, here we are in 2023 with nothing much changed as far as mass-marketing of African-American identity. The script is sprightly, with interweaving narratives and metanarratives, with the central character writing a story within a story, which soon develops into a film within a film. That sounds as though it might be pretentiously arty, but it isn't at all. It's often very funny. But because there is a central story of great poignancy, led tenderly by Leslie Uggams, as the protagonist's mother, and Myra. Lucretia Taylor as her longtime help and friend, the movie as a whole is less daunting, and therefore perhaps less challanging, then a piece by, say, Charlie Kauffman, who might have been much more astringent with the same material. So, less austere than it might have been, but intelligent all the same, compassionate and entertaining. The cast is excellent throughout. Jeffery Wright, who is a wonderful actor, really ought to get an Oscar nomination for his work in the central role, but the Academy never recognises fine acting in anything other than Grand movies. This is simply a good movie.",
+    "12": "American FictionIf alphabetical order hadn't put it at the top of the cheat sheets I consult for Oscar predictions, I might never have seen \"American Fiction.\"\nIt would have been my loss. A huge one.Not painted on the large cinematic canvases of its likely Best Picture competitors like \"Oppenheimer,\" \"Barbie,\" \"Killers of the Flower Moon\" or \"Poor Things,\" director-co-writer Cord Jefferson's wise comedy scores its bull's-eyes on a life-size target, somewhere between the heart and the brain. The writing is brilliantly original, coming at well-worn black racial themes with eyes so fresh, you feel like you're seeing the subject for the first time.Jeffrey Wright carries the film, showing a side of himself often missing from past powerhouse dramatic performances. He's lovable ... despite the fact that his character doesn't know how to be. His Thelonius Ellison - you can call him \"Monk\" - is a prickly, Harvard-educated California university literature professor, author of several novels that no one, other than adoring academic critics, read.Earning its audacious title, \"American Fiction's\" plot is as well crafted as its metaphors. Before it's finished, black stereotypes and tone-deaf white efforts to embrace them have fallen under its satirical scalpel. So have the worlds of academia, publishing and Hollywood moviemaking. Its humor is smart and sly. It's no coincidence that Monk shares his last name with author Ralph Ellison, whose \"Invisible Man\" helped usher in the black American literary renaissance of the '50s and '60s.While its satire is spot on, at its heart the movie is really about family. Turns out Monk isn't the only \"doctor\" in his family. His sister Lisa (Tracee Ellis Ross) and brother Cliff (Sterling K. Brown) are physicians. The Ellisons are upscale enough to have a beach house as well as their big family home where matriarch Agnes (Leslie Uggams) is in the early stages of Alzheimer's\nAll that brain power doesn't make them any less dysfunctional than other families. They just have wittier things to say about it.After Monk is drawn back to his family roots in Boston, his writing career takes an unexpected turn. What starts as a prank protest of \"authentic\" portrayals of black people in mainstream culture - notably by overnight-sensation black novelist Sintara Golden (Issa Rae) - inadvertently transforms Monk into a caricature himself. Which, to his dismay, is the path to the literary glory he has spent his life chasing.\"The dumber I behave, the richer I get,\" he complains to his agent (John Ortiz). (This isn't a spoiler - it's in the trailer.)\nConsidering how intelligent the script is, it's ironic that a single word plays a crucial, and hilarious, role summing things up. You know the word - the one that begins with \"F.\"\nWatching \"American Fiction\" is richly rewarding, punctuated by laugh-out-loud moments steeped in real affection for its gently flawed characters. It has already picked up wins at early film festivals; expect plenty more nominations all around its cast and creators as awards season cranks into high gear.Its rich vein of empathy and compassion make for magnificent fiction. It truly is a work of literature as much as genius filmmaking.Watching it, I found myself uttering out loud, that word I mentioned above.For me it wasn't a curse at all, but a spontaneous expression of admiration, awe and pure joy.",
+    "13": "Greetings again from the darkness. From one who watches too many movies every year, I'm amazed this film is the work of a director making his feature film directorial debut. Writer-director Cord Jefferson was one of the lead writers for the excellent series \"Master of None\", and he has adapted the 2001 novel \"Erasure\" by Percival Everett for the big screen. It's a brilliant satire and commentary on a society that has twisted things to the point where no one knows what to say or how to say it.The film opens with a college professor pushing back on a student's overly emotional reaction to his use of a certain word in class. What strikes us in the scene is that the professor is black and the student is white. The confrontation costs Thelonious \"Monk\" Ellison (the always great Jeffrey Wright) his job at a New England university, and perfectly sets the stage for the rest of the story - much of which centers on Monk's incredulity at the progression of events around him.Without a steady teaching paycheck, Monk heads to his see his agent Arthur (well-known character actor John Ortiz), who informs that his most recent intellectual book has no market, and suggests he write something a bit more mainstream. Monk heads to the Boston book festival and hears author Sintara Golden (comedian Issa Rae, BARBIE) in a public reading of a particularly stereotypical excerpt from her latest best-seller, purported to telling \"black stories, our stories\". Monk simply can't believe there is an audience for this or that it passes for black representation.On a lark, Monk sits down to crank out a \"black\" story by a black writer. He does so as a joke, and is shocked, and a bit annoyed, that a publisher comes back with a huge offer. The negotiations with the publisher are hilarious. We see two white professionals desperate to offer a cool black book, yet so afraid to say the wrong thing (something offensive), that they inexplicably agree to Monk's terms ... changing the title to an unpublishable curse word. As a bonus, Monk has published the book under the pseudonym Stagg R. Lee (a takeoff on the classic Lloyd Price song). The publishing deal requires Monk to assume the identity of a wanted fugitive as part of the backstory for marketing purposes. When the movie offer rolls in, Monk is again beside himself, and states, \"the dumber I act, the richer I get.\"\nWhile all this is going on, Monk is also facing some struggles in his personal life with his mother (80 year old Leslie Uggams, \"Roots\") who is struggling with dementia, his financially-strapped sister Lisa (Tracee Ellis Ross, Diana's daughter, THE HIGH NOTE, 2020), and brother Cliff (Sterling K Brown, WAVES, 2019, \"This is Us\") whose recent divorce was caused by his revealing his preference for a gay lifestyle. All of this for a family whose dad committed suicide years ago. In the midst of all the family and professional drama, Monk strikes up a relationship with Coraline (Erika Alexander, GET OUT, 2017), a neighbor across the street, though he can't bring himself to come clean with this latest publishing scheme.The best comedies have something to say, and the best satires are often quite cynical as they expose the absurdity of our world. Monk is dumbfounded at many of the same things that dumbfound us, and this peaks at his meeting with an aptly named movie producer, Wiley Valdespino (played by Adam Brody, READY OR NOT, 2019). Myra Lucretia Taylor (THE BIG SICK, 2017) has a supporting role as the housekeeper, and there are too many terrific scenes to count. One of the best is a debate between Monk and Sintara, and the writing is priceless and brilliant. An intelligent man like Monk cannot wrap his head around the fact that black books pandering to white readers who are trying to follow the rules is the new path to success. Filmmaker Cord Jefferson delivers the message (warning?) in a smart, funny movie featuring a wonderful lead performance by Jeffrey Wright.Opening in theaters nationwide on December 22, 2023.",
+    "14": "Viewers will gravitate to different sections of this story because of how rich it is in text, yet also because of how unique it is in execution. Jeffrey Wright, who's normally seen as an enjoyable supporting actor, takes the helm of this film and leads it convincingly. His character's repeated desire to be seen and validated is opposite from the crafty, suspenseful roles that I'm used to seeing from Wright, which became more impressive as the character's vulnerabilities started to flesh out. The film asks an important question that seems to be embedded within the larger scope of social commentary. \"Why do you do what you do? And, why do you feel the way you feel based on what you do?\" There's a psychological battle between doing something because it's \"good\" vs. Doing something because it provides opportunities, and then there's the sliver of possibility to intertwine the two of them. The family dynamic is the emotional crux of this story, showcasing moments that are abruptly raw and realistic while using connection as the focal point of transformation in Wright's character arc. The story is sharp, clever, and aware of the message that it's trying to share. In comparison to films with similar intentions, \"American Fiction\" leans heavily on the satirical tone to explore race and identity while visibly using comedy to approach the subject as universally as possible."
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+    "0": "I really enjoyed the interplay between Glenn Powell and Sydney Sweeney; these characters breathed life into this short but fun romcom. This film had spectacular scenery in Sydney Australia. This is not such a cookie cutter movie that it felt like every other romcom; I set it's own path throughout the film. Sydney Sweeney did a great job as a single undecided adult finding her way. Glenn Powell Provided a point of view of wanting transparency between the characters. It would be fun to see these actors in another film together again. The chemistry between these characters made the movie fun to watch.",
+    "1": "In the enchanting realm of romantic comedies, \"Anyone but You\" emerges as a 2023 gem that rekindles the magic of the genre. Starring the charismatic Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell, this film, directed by the talented Will Gluck, takes a bold step by weaving a contemporary narrative around William Shakespeare's timeless classic, Much Ado About Nothing.The film introduces a palpable and delightful chemistry between Sweeney and Powell, injecting a new vitality into the age-old formula of romance. Gluck, in collaboration with co-writer Ilana Wolpert, skillfully adapts Shakespeare's work, creating a storyline that feels simultaneously familiar and refreshingly new. The result is a romantic comedy that stands out in a landscape that has been craving innovation for years.What sets \"Anyone but You\" apart is its witty dialogue, clever humor, and the charming performances of its lead actors. Sweeney and Powell navigate their roles with ease, bringing a modern sensibility to the age-old tale of love and misunderstanding. The film successfully blends humor and romance, creating a delightful journey that resonates with both fans of classic literature and those seeking a contemporary love story.Director Will Gluck's vision and Wolpert's co-written screenplay showcase a keen understanding of the genre, delivering a film that captures the essence of romantic comedies while injecting a breath of fresh air. \"Anyone but You\" is not just a movie; it's a celebration of love, laughter, and the enduring appeal of romance in cinema.For those who have longed for a standout American rom-com, \"Anyone but You\" is a satisfying treat that proves the genre can evolve and captivate audiences anew. This film marks a triumphant return to the heartwarming and entertaining spirit of romantic comedies, making it a must-watch for anyone seeking a delightful cinematic experience."
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+    "0": "How can a movie resonate with the viewer, if the story builds for two hours, and ends in 10 seconds? How can a writer think that this will have an impact on the viewer?Well, the film feels and looks like a comic book. It is an simple comic book storyline, It feels kinda like a saturday morning cartoon. This is a great look if you're going for an animated movie, but for a whole picture that is demanding towards older audiences.. this is a problem. An problem which Hollywood doesn't seem to care about. Because I've seen this in almost every high-budget adventure film this year.It is always the same structure. The Hero returns and needs to save someone or defend somewhere, one that is near to him explains that he needs to get to A because at B him awaits an creature, that is much stronger than him. So he needs to get an item, or in this specific case, get an person, that could help him. AND very important to note here, is that the villain always gets teased at this part as this demonic, highly frightening creature.In the end, he's mostly just an huge piece of plastic or an huge piece of Green-Screen. Or, the worst case, he dies in merely 60 seconds after his great appearance.While this kind of storytelling overshadows what audiences REALLY want, and what potentially great writers could achieve if there would be more demand for interesting, immersive concepts and ideas in Hollywood, at least, please, try your best in writing your characters Appealing.The first Aquaman is simple, it's basic, but in it's first minutes it's already emotionally resonating and has GREAT camera-angles that psychologically just attracts someone to stay for more. The movement of the camera was immediately grabbing. And in the end, you got an work of art which is intense, epic and emotional at once, just because the filmmaking does the best out of it.So, either have a great script, or have a great filmmaker, a great sound-editor, cinematographer, composer, color-grader, visual effects artist..Filmmaking is not without reason called an art-form.",
+    "1": "I was a bit confused about Atlantis being somehow still hidden. I just thought everybody knew about with Aquaman fighting for the Justice League, which BTW is nearly non-existent in this feature except for a Ben Affleck cameo. Let's just pretend DC Comics decided to have its own \"reset.\"With the help of a scientist (Randall Park) and global warming David Kane (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II) discovers the existence of another Atlantis, or at least the broken black trident of the Lost Kingdom of Necros. Holding the two pieces together Kane is given knowledge to uncover the lost technology that Atlantis had abandoned because it was destroying their world by altering the climate. (See where this is going.) Aquaman (Jason Momoa) must resque his brother (Patrick Wilson) from the Harry Potter prison of Azkaban. They then must see a pirate who looks like Jabba the Hut. The nobody hits my brother line reminded me of Beverly Hill Ninja. I am not sure why they played \"Spirit in the Sky\" for underwater scenes as if I wasn't confused enough. Aquaman does have a son in his feature who can talk to fishes. I was disappointed it never came into play.Good action. Horrible script. Waste of money.",
+    "2": "Movie released on 20th December and since I am a big fan of first Aquaman movie wanted to check the sequel out given it's also from James Wan how has always given entertaining movies. Have to say despite all the negativity, to surprise I really enjoyed this movie which was simple, fun and entertaining!!! If you are looking for big action family movie then this is the movie for you!!! Plus it's a beautiful looking movie!!!!Don't expect any great story or character arc!!! That was never the case of Aquaman!!! It's a movie that looks gorgeous and delivers some epic action!!! Plus great humor!!!!",
+    "3": "I went in with low expectations, and they were met. Although there were some funny bits, when my friend leaned over part way through and said, \"oh no, if he escapes, does the movie keep going?\" I laughed out loud because those were exactly my thoughts.There was a lot of creative imagery and some decent acting, but overall it was slow and boring, with an uninspired story line and bad science.I went in with low expectations, and they were met. Although there were some funny bits, when my friend leaned over part way through and said, \"oh no, if he escapes, does the movie keep going?\" I laughed out loud because those were exactly my thoughts.There was a lot of creative imagery and some decent acting, but overall it was slow and boring, with an uninspired story line and bad science.",
+    "4": "Yep, this is a lot worst than the MCU movie the marvels, thank god the snyderverse is over, shame for JAMES WAN because he is really a good director, but the script is terrible. Jason Momoa is over-acting here and in times you wish him out of the movie. We saw it in 3d and the experience is even worst all because the image is to dark and you really gonna sufer the convertion to this format. Hope James Gunn can rescue this universe that we love and make it more strong on the writing choices and the cast for the best of the franchise. Dont wait for the after credit scenes, there is only one and you guess, it SUCKS!!!",
+    "5": "I made this account to give this review.Surprisingly good 👍🏻👍🏻.The storyline..good\nThe jokes..good\nThe casts... actually not that bad...\nReally like it when Arthur made references about Loki and Azkaban.Good laugh 😂😂\nI don't know if Warner Bros will include this movie into DCEU.BUT not include this movie,is the wrong choice..\nAt least it gave me hope for next DC movie .And who knows that brothers who once fight for the throne,will someday stand side by side fighting the same villains...\nLike every brothers we know in TV or movie 😂😂.It's not fresh but it's TOTALLY WORTH TO WATCH.I'M BACK TO LIKING DC..",
+    "6": "Aquaman blew me away in 2018 and my expectations were extremely low. I was huge fan of James Wan but I wondered how it would translate to the comic to adaptation movie world . To this day I still think it's the strongest effort of the DCEU of course not counting The Batman. This continuation of the story highlights the visual ocean of vibrant colors and outstanding performances from Momoa, Wilson, and Abdul-Mateen. The story is nearly as strong as the first and expands into more territory with much more variety and world building. Wan's keen eye for detail is unmatched. To me overall there's no way Gunn can honestly throw this portion of the DCEU away . I believe it's the fan favorite character and he will have to grow the universe for it to live on.",
+    "7": "The film opens on a high and there are some fun comic moments mainly thanks to Jason Momoa's charismatic performance. It's also refreshing to have some of the story set on land away from under the sea in both snowy, desert and jungle landscapes.The female roles are underused and Nicole Kidman really doesn't have that much to do.Interesting use of some well-known songs such as Spirit in the Sky.Ultimately though this is yet another superhero versus villain CGI-fuelled movie (even though the villain this time round does have an interesting character arc).Entertaining and passes the time but nothing really to write home about.",
+    "8": "I gave it a 9/10 simply cause they nerf Black Manta for movie purposes which is understandable. That being said, he was amazing whenever theres a scene involving him. From the new suit, to new abilities and all.The rest i really enjoyed and was excited all the way through. Good music, awesome scenes, and the story itself was quite easy to follow. I personally like this one more than the 1st movie.I speak not just for myself when i say i was not happy to see Amber in it, but she did her part as Mera, and did it well. The team did their best to not give her tooo much screen time, and i am glad. Thats all i have to say about that.I will definitely watch this movie again this week and in the future!My favorite DCU movie for sure.",
+    "9": "It's not that good. Not that bad either. The CGI was better and great the the first one but some part I don't like about is how it's kinda lack of story from the first Aquaman. Also the movie is just \"Meh\" for me because almost every DC movie have similar type of Decorations,Powers and story. But for my opinion Aquaman 2 actions are better than Aquaman 1st. But plot and story was kinda lack. And SCI-FI theme was pretty okay\nFor me so yea overall Aquaman 2 ill gave scores 6.5 out of 10. Atleast it's slightly more enjoy than the first Aquaman movie. Also Black Manta is a lot stronger than before.",
+    "10": "I gave this movie seven out of ten stars, since there isn't anyway to give it seven and a half. DCEU did a decent job with this movie compared to some of their other offerings. It doesn't get bogged down with characters a lot of unnecessary dialogue, which it also helps with the overall pace of the film. The action sequences were done very well, they fit the film perfectly. By not being really extravagant and loud, they're more subdue and work greatly within overall feel of the movie. Jason Momoa and. Patrick. Wilson give deliver good performances, the other cast members, such as Nicole Kidman. Te.muera Morrison and others also do a good job within the movie, No Oscar winners here. So have fun and enjoy .",
+    "11": "Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom is an exhilarating cinematic masterpiece that exceeded all my expectations. The film brilliantly combines stunning visuals with a captivating storyline, immersing audiences in the depths of Atlantis. Jason Momoa's charismatic performance as Aquaman is truly magnetic, and the supporting cast delivers stellar performances. The underwater sequences are breathtaking, showcasing cutting-edge CGI that brings Atlantis to life. The film strikes a perfect balance between action, humor, and emotion, making it a must-see for both DC fans and general audiences. James Wan's direction is nothing short of phenomenal, creating a sequel that surpasses its predecessor in every way. Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom is a triumph in the superhero genre, earning its well-deserved 10/10 stars.",
+    "12": "I honestly think it was really good, its better to understand the first film and then watch the second (in my opinion). Bringing back Orm was a half good, despite his intentions of going back to jail after Aquaman took him out and then proceeded to try and live the rest of his life on earth. I still believe Black Manta isn't dead even if the audience saw it, its just weird to think so after he survived the first one. Still, after seeing it a day earlier than the U. S I hope people who see it soon will understand it and put some past things with it too. Was hoping for at least Batman or Flash in the film, but without was still good.",
+    "13": "Big fan of the superhero action movies and James Wan doesn't disappoint with this sequel. I loved the way he output the action sequences in the first one and this one's just as, if not even more artsy! The attention to detail is amazing. (Some action sequences are nowadays hard to follow as they try to pack them too much - well these are packed but somehow still able to be followed). Hard to imagine how to create a belieavable under water environment but he somehow did this and it feels like you are underwater and it was great to see the extension of the story!! Please make a 3rd!!!Jason Momoa is awesome and loved his expansion of his character - brilliant delivery with the right amount of seriousness and funny when it called for it!Loved the storyline too, interesting concept that balances well against the first movie - maintains a good deal of mystery but nicely ties with the first! Loved it.",
+    "14": "Aquaman and The Lost of Kingdom suffers THE SAME problem with the first installment; it DOES NOT have a distinct identity. We were shocked to see that the major problem they had in Aquaman 1 was again manifested in this sequel. If you watch a film, you know the kind of tone and feel that a movie is giving you. But this movie feels like a jumbled medley of imitations from different kinds of films, almost like a parody. There's a 10-minute scene where you felt like this is from an Indiana Jones world, and then the next thing you know, you're stuck in the realm of Journey 2: The Mysterious Island. We can name a lot of different movies that this film takes its tone and design and pastes it into the movie. War of the Worlds, The Matrix Revolutions, Ridley Scott's Aliens and... okay, we'll stop now. The result is an endless patchwork of downgraded recreations from various movies. It felt like Aquaman had a day at Disneyland going into different kind of movie-themed rides (minus the 'fun').Adding to that, the first act felt like it was venturing into a documentary style format mixed with Ridley Scott's Alien style of exposition. Alien was a masterpiece but like we said, this is a dumpster reiteration, it was slow, it had little to no suspense, it tried to build momentum but it didn't work. They could have cut 10 minutes but they didn't. It was unnecessarily drawn out as they spent time showing the entirety of their journey into the deep unknown like this is some kind of art house film.Now, a lot are asking, is Amber Heard in it? Well, yes. Did she have many scenes? Her presence was only about 15% of the whole film. Her character, Mera did play a pivotal role for the story but James Wan, the director knew when to show her on screen. The question, 'Is her presence important on screen?' seems like what James Wan would ask himself before making the decision to put her in. She only had few dialogues but her performance was still flat.We also have a problem with how much they made use of 'space'. Especially in the first act, we saw they're a lot of wide shots used but the issue here is the space that filled in those shots; the surroundings, locations or/and environments were only there because... they were made to be there. It barely did anything to the story. But when it comes to scenes that were crowded or had various props or extras, the cameras ddin't give audience the time to breathe and process the visuals. A lot of mid to fast cuts, there wasn't much of a sense of appreciation to enjoy the visuals they have built. In the end, we felt discontented.First Aquaman at least had villains that were enjoyable to watch. This time, the villain or again, villains were just forgettable. The motivations were weak. The main villain didn't really drive the story forward. It had a backstory and conflict that were created merely for the purpose of this movie's existence. We couldn't care less because it's nowhere interesting, let alone enjoyable.And talking about that final battle... oh man. It was unbearable to the point that it turned laughable. Was it because of the reshoots that they suffered here? The whole movie, led to the final battle, it was a journey between Aquaman and his brother, only for us to find out that the villain was feeble and it gave the benefit of the plot armor for Aquaman and his weapon. It's just bad storytelling on top of bad execution overall.And the movie draggggggsssssss so much, we even questioned, 'What happened to James Wan?' From the beginning up until the climax, we were just waiting for something cool or unique to happen, but it didn't. It drags until the final battle where it should be longer but then that's when they decided to just cut things off and ended it abruptly the moment the exciting thing was about to pop up. We're confused.Amidst these flaws, one thing that truly stood out is its message on brotherhood. A beautiful message combo with good pairing, Jason Momoa and Patrick Wilson have commendable chemistry, we can see it from the way they talk to each other. There's certainly some dedication they put into establishing their relationship. It's nothing that you can remember for years but it's enough to at least carry this movie despite the many bad outcomes this movie turned out to be.Ultimately, Aquaman 2 seems tailored for a younger audience who just want to enjoy monsters and sea creatures fighting against literally anything or anyone, rather than catering to teenagers or adults seeking a compelling narrative.Verdict: Similar to its predecessor, this sequel fails to find its identity, drowning in an ocean of borrowed tones and styles from previous movies. With a shallow story, forgettable villains and inconsistent pacing, this film struggles to stay afloat. While it's a tidal wave of disappointing results, the portrayal of brotherhood between the two leads stands out as a beacon, carrying the entire movie. Overall, this final chapter from the DCEU serves as a testament we're in dire need for a total reboot of these superheroes.",
+    "15": "This movie feels like the equivalent of Eminem's Revival cause my god, this movie is a dumpster fire in the worst way with poor writing, sloppy characters, and bad performances. The first Aquaman movie is absolutely ridiculous but I enjoyed it because it didn't take itself too seriously and understand what the movie was. I thought it had a fun energy and went bonkers in the best way. However, all the fun, energy and bonkers entertainment is just thrown out of the window with this sequel because this sequel is a gigantic mess.The narrative continues from the previous movie with new settings and concepts introduced and while I did like they introduced new settings that are pretty cool. Unfortunately, the writing feels really convoluted because the concepts and ideas were messy as if the writers didn't know how to put the concepts well-together. With all the reshoots and drama happening behind the scenes, I can't be surprised that the structure had fallen apart. Many of the special effects, production, make-up, and the colorful presentation are pretty rough and there are some noticeable poor CGI used but not like The Flash situation. The soundtrack is annoying and the action and thrills were just okay. Many of the cast members are doing their best but unfortunately, the performances weren't great and the dialogue was pretty bad. I honestly feel bad for Yahya Abdul-Mateen II cause he's talented and the character of Black Manta is pretty cool, but Mateen doesn't really get his chances to shine with his character.Director James Wan is talented as I enjoyed many of his works and I can see Wan is trying his best to create the sequel like the first one, but his direction was really bad as it feels sloppy and inconsistent. The sequel tries to follow the same non-serious 80s cheesy style, humor and tone from the previous movie but it doesn't work because the sequel kind of misses the point of what made the first one entertaining and ends up being pretty cringeworthy.I knew this movie wasn't going to be great and I just wanted to have dumb popcorn entertainment. Some dumb fun and laugh for the cheesiness but wow, it surprised me on how bad it was.One of the worst movies I have seen this year. Also from DC.",
+    "16": "The sequel doubles down on the vapid excess of the previous film (6.5/10) and is a Spy Kids sequel with a real budget. Don´t ask me where the PG-13 comes from. Disney´s Atlantis is edgier and more mature. Basically what happened with the Shazam sequel but the step down there was more noticeable due to the prequel being a more coherent film. Most of the CG work is the one thing that can be praised but Avatar 2 this is not. What can be? The PS3 cutscene action scenes are also a bit forgettable.If you wanna see a due bro YouTuber and his too cool for school brother hang out with cartoon characters and randomly jump from one Lego Set set piece to the next this is your film. But isn´t this what mid-budget streaming films are for and not wide-release blockbusters? Can´t say I hate the film despite being a fan of Aquaman. Wan is too talented to be fully derailed by studio demands and 2 (?) rounds of reshoots but I H A T E what Wan did to Black Manta. Especially here. He turned Aquaman´s Bane into Joel Schumacher´s Bane to keep it short and he is possessed by Warcraft´s Lich King for some reason. Whedon´s Steppenwolf had more dignity and screen presence! The film also lacks stakes despite being a save-the-planet story.Rest in baby piss DCEU and no way in hell will I acknowledge that The Lost Box Office makes sense as a sequel or is in any way related to ZSJL. The 3 Snyder films, WW1 and Shazam 1 are the only DCEU entries I will ever revisit and I couldn´t be more glad that none of the many reboots worked out for WB. Who knew that catering to Funko Pop Critics and Redditors was a bad idea... The DCU too will fail if this goes on. 5/10PS: Mera is barely in the film and Heard´s lines have been cut down to nothing. All exposition and her father has more lines! It´s almost comical how transparent it is but she is in acts 1 and 3, technically. So no camp who is still on about that divorce will be happy. That´s WB for you. Making CBMs for no one unless they are set in Gotham.",
+    "17": "So many aspects of this movie are a complete mixed bag:1) Half of the comedy is really funny, the other half made me roll my eyes.2) Some of the one-liners are good, some made me cringe.3) A lot of the action is so cool, a lot is a screen full of gibberish.4) There are so many beautiful shots and visuals, and also horribly cartoonish CGI like in The Flash.5) I enjoyed the musical score, but it doesn't reach the level of Black Adam's. And I wasn't a fan of using classic rock tracks for a lighter tone, something we're more likely to see in a Marvel movie.6) Half the time I was invested, the other half I was unengaged and didn't care.I had an okay time wit this movie. It benefits from IMAX with the expanded aspect ratio for the entire movie. But in the biggest IMAX around, there were a total of 8 people in my theater. DC seems to have alienated its die-hard fans.(1 viewing, opening Thursday IMAX 12/21/2023)",
+    "18": "Arthur Curry is not just the King of Atlantis but also a father. He is struggling to rule his kingdom and maintain peace with the surface dwellers as his council opposes his views. David Kane with the help of a marine biologist Dr. Shin, discovers an ancient kingdom which allows him to get hold of black trident with extraordinary powers. What's in this mysterious ancient kingdom and how Arthur must reach out to his brother in order to fight back the new bigger threat and overall save the surface dwellers as well as Atlanteans, forms rest of the story.James Wan and his brigade of writers have come up with an oversimplified story filled with enough action scenes and the brothers' banter that simply is not enough to lift this film out of boredom. The film is definitely not bad but it is pretty overstuffed and extremely generic, making the 2hrs runtime feel too long. It only works in parts but the hyped visuals don't leave a mark. Much of the PG humor for the festival season is passable at best and the actors do their best to salvage this film. The villain remains weak, both of them and even the supposed evil plan doesn't evoke any sort of intrigue. I am going with a lenient rating just because the makers are aware of their product and stuck to making the best of what they can.",
+    "19": "7.5/10\nI love the first Aquaman when i first watch it in the theaters, and i recently watch it for the second time and unfortunately i have more criticism in my second watch and thought that it was just an ok superhero movie, Aquaman And The Lost Kingdom however, the sequel of the film was pretty good overall, still not without it flaws, but i felt more engaged in this one a bit more, mostly because we already know about Aquaman and now his new family, and what happen to his half-brother Orm, his new but also past villain Black Manta is back and i also felt more threat from him than Orm in the first movie, my only big major problem was the pacing of the movie, even though it shorter i feel like they should put more exciting and threatening scene and less of a slow scene that are important but they could make it shorter, i thought all the performances was fine, and the best thing of the film was simply the chemistry between Jason Momoa and Patrick Wilson as their character in this movie, it's a pretty fun love hate relationship, exciting at times, and emotional too which is something that i don't really get that powerful in the first movie, i enjoy the first 30 minutes of the film then it's getting pretty slow in the middle with some things happen here and there, and then the last 45 minutes i started to getting into it again, while the last battle was not as amazing as the first one, it's still pretty great, not forget to mention about the visual and special effects both the first and in this one was always stunning, so overall Aquaman And The Lost Kingdom was flawed but still pretty good, i do like it better than the first one in a way, and having a pretty good superhero movie these days was getting rarer and rarer so i'm glad to actually getting an enjoyment from it.",
+    "20": "This sequel adapts the more buddy comedy formula. Now Jason and Patrick were fine as a pair but every single buddy one liner joke attempted ended as a big failure. I can give the benefit of the doubt and say \"writers' strike\" but I'm sure a lot of this was improv and I'm afraid it just didn't work. The idea was a good one just not well executed. I can't help but feel like there's no possibility of a sequel so not enough heart was put into this. The pacing was heavily affected by the obvious reshoots which for me was edited poorly. WB needed to man up and either just remove she who shall not be named or just fully include her. You can see she had a bigger role to play in all this and a lot of her content got cut. It really messed with the flow. The action we loved. The decision to have this possessed Black Manta who's able to go toe to toe with Aquaman made for a good story line and excellent fighting scenes. Story wise predictable and pretty boring. The one good thing for me was the redemption arc for Orm. We got to traverse a different side to his villainous past. I personally will miss this version of Arthur Curry. I'm not sure it can ever be matched. I was looking forward to exploring the numerous kingdoms we were introduced to but hey, over to you Mr Gunn. To be honest I wouldn't bother with any DCEU films at this point. The production teams can't be bothered so not sure why we should, well you should... I mean I'm gona watch them, so you don't have to... you're welcome.",
+    "21": "Aquaman returns to our screens in this follow up to his solidly enjoyable 2018 solo movie, and for the most part this sequel follows its predecessor in delivering a decently fun and entertaining movie.In a world of convoluted multi-verses and overly tiresome connected characters, there's a pleasing simplicity to this story that is appealing and engaging. It follows Aquaman as he faces a familiar foe to protect his Kingdom. It's certainly nothing groundbreaking or overly original within the superhero genre, but it's a solid plot nonetheless.Recycling a villain in only the second movie for this character could be seen as a little lazy. I'm no Aquaman super fan so I've no idea what his rogues gallery is like, but there was surely potential to have a bit more fun with this. In any case, the return of a familiar character removes the need for any excessive exposition and ensures the story moves along at a good pace.Speaking of characters, the cast list is pretty thin and there isn't much in the way of new blood in this film. You'd think this would give the script a chance to really develop these existing characters more, but that doesn't really happen. Perhaps another missed opportunity here.The action throughout is fine if nothing special. The effects are a mixed bag but are sometimes quite impressive. In addition, aside from some awkward humour that doesn't really work, the tone and feel of the film is quite good.Ultimately if you enjoy the superhero genre this film will give you a good time. It doesn't really push the boat out or take too many risks, but at the same time it feels like a superhero film from years gone by in that it is contained and simple in a refreshing way.",
+    "22": "The DC Comics universe that began with Man Of Steel ends with this sequel to Aquaman that offers a fantastic and amazing adventure with Jason Momoa. This actor never ceases to amaze with his charismatic and tough character who must deal with his task as king of Atlantis until Black Manta returns. Making a sequel to the film released in 2018 was necessary to continue Black Manta's revenge story. This antagonist manages to have the participation that he needed in this universe. Yahya Abdul-Mateen II is a nearly unknown actor, but his performance as Black Manta is the best of his early career. The return of Orm Marius, played by Patrick Wilson, was obvious because of how essential he has become since the first film. Nereus, played by Dolph Lundgren, has more interpretation and as for Mera, it is not strange that he no longer has as much relevance as in the first film after the affair with Amber Heard. Too bad that didn't allow Mera to have participated more as Aquaman's right-hand woman. The film offers excellent action scenes and the digital effects have a whole series of fascinating moments. In some ways, the film is strongly inspired by works by Jules Verne, H. G. Wells and H. P. Lovecraft. The machinery used by Black Manta's henchmen has a steampunk style that is reminiscent of The War Of The Worlds and 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. Even the costumes of Black Manta and his henchmen also have an air of Verne's works. The island where they hide and their creatures are clearly inspired by The Mysterious Island. The sea creatures or monstrosities of The Lost Kingdom have an air that resembles Lovecraft's mythology, probably being influenced by Call Of Cthulu, Dagon or The Shadow Over Innsmouth. The black trident, its power and the visions it provokes also have a Lovecraftian feel that could perhaps be something out of The Dunwich Horror. All these details make this film a wonderful adventure and fantasy story, just like the works it was inspired by. It has a good soundtrack by Rupert Gregson-Williams, with the Black Manta moments being the best of the entire score. Aquaman And The Lost Kingdom is one of the best films in the DC universe and it is a shame that it is the final chapter of this universe, because it undoubtedly shows that there is more potential in this franchise that could have been exploited. My final rating for this movie is a 10/10.",
+    "23": "Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom is a direct sequel to the 2018 film with a lot of actors returning to play their roles, except for Willem Dafoe as Vulko, he's missed in the film but Nicole Kidman's bigger role as Atlanna is much appreciated. James Wan is back directing and producing, also co-writing the story with the help of Jason Momoa along with Thomas Pa'a Sibbett and David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick, the latter of them having written the screenplay for both films now. James Wan is also working with Rupert Gregson-Williams who did the score for the previous film, but also cinematographer Don Burgess. The cinematography was spectacular in the previous film, a reason along with Wan's vision and the top notch visual effects used. This is a film I've looked forward to for many years now, right after hearing the word of a sequel, so how did it hold up if you compare it to Aquaman (2018). Pretty good actually, yet, not as great. Aquaman was a superhero film I look back on fondly, staying true to its source material and just being entertaining. The underwater sequences looks great and the action is great underneath the water, I really liked the visual effects, but at times the characters looked too CGI. The people who work with the visual effects are overworking themselves, but they succeeded with this film I think, the extra time and money was needed.Aquaman balances his duties as king and as a member of the Justice League, all while planning a wedding. Black Manta is on the hunt for Atlantean tech to help rebuild his armor. Orm plots to escape his Atlantean prison.I think it was a great story and it was the right choice to make the film into a \"buddy cop\" movie with Arthur and Orm, having these brothers, these enemies, bond throughout the movie felt just right. Momoa and Wilson had some great chemistry together, selling the buddy cop brilliantly. The focus is almost entirely on them, leaving the other characters with not much to do, then again you could ask yourself if it needed to be a large ensemble. I believe this worked for the best. Having them work together to beat Black Manta, the rightful villain of the movie, it just shows that Arthur and Orm is more similar than they thought they were.A part of me were disappointed with the lack of scenes with Mera, a great character in the comics, but she got a couple of great action sequences. The film is about family and she has a part to play in the theme with being the wife to Arthur and the mother to Junior, not much else and almost no dialogue. Is it because of the controversy regarding her? Most likely, for good reason. The character \"Mera\" should have been recast. Back to the duo, Orm gets a redemption arc and was given the best writing of the characters. Patrick Wilson plays him brilliantly, both dramatically and the more action heavy sequences, he succeeds in both. Although I really liked the passion Jason Momoa has for the role, I just feel he's a bit dumbed down and trying to be too funny. Similar to Thor in the two new films. I like Jason Momoa though, he has made this character his own. The story about Black Manta wanting revenge and seeking out the Lost Kingdom which is worth not reading about, I went in not knowing as much (because of me not reading anything it's based on or just reading wiki) and it was the best I could have done, the mystery is quite fascinating and when they get deeper and deeper into the Lost Kingdom, the better the film gets. I would say the first half was kind of mixed for me, then during the second half, I absolutely loved the film and found myself entertained and fully immersed. It's when everything is coming full circle, Black Manta holds his own against the two Atlantians and is in the focus of most of the action sequences I could say is good. Choreography, effects and acting. They were great, meanwhile all the filler scenes was action for no reason other than having action. Black Manta along with Orm, had the best character arcs in the film, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II were once again terrific. What about the comedy in the film, there's much more of it in this film and whilst I feel the tone is like the later Thor films, I think it works for the most time but I didn't laugh as much as they wanted me to. The jokes were often badly written, which I can give a pass because of the dialogue between the characters was mostly good. The Brine King is once again a surprising highlight, this time being both bad ass and the comedic relief which worked every time.The film stars Jason Momoa as Arthur Curry / Aquaman alongside Patrick Wilson as Orm Marius, Amber Heard as Mera, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as David Kane / Black Manta, Nicole Kidman as Atlanna, Dolph Lundgren as Nereus, Randall Park as Dr. Stephen Shin and Temuera Morrison as Tom Curry. I went into the acting a bit before, Patrick Wilson and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II is the highlights here, giving their A game with strong performances, selling everything. Jason Momoa is just a delight, but he could have given a better execution on the dramatic side, the question is if James Wan directed him that way. This is an Aquaman who feels comfortable in his shoes, being both from land and sea. That says a lot about his character and Jason Momoa does a great job capturing that. Randall Park gave an underrated performance which is worthy to praise.The sound editing and mixing was quite great, the same quality I believe as the previous film. The musical score was fantastic. Watching another Aquaman film at the cinema, the big screen and surround sound, it's just an unforgettable experience. There are things to criticize as Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom is far from a perfect movie, yet, does it need to be this perfect and flawless film? Not really, it has a grand scale and builds on the world and characters from the previous film, thus giving us an entertaining adventure with plenty of action sequences you'll like. James Wan is a great director and he shows it once again here, even making fun of something which bothered me in the previous film, the constant interruption explosions. Most of the times, he does let the characters just interact which is needed for the brothers' arcs. I hope James Wan gets to direct something else at DC, he's talented and has shown it in two completely different genres now. If you did enjoy the previous film, I'm sure you're going to like Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, it doesn't have as great of a story but still worth to invest your time in. Jason Momoa will forever be my Aquaman.",
+    "24": "I went in with not that many expectations, I knew the first one was great but I also knew this was like a leftover for the DCEU and the last one. And I felt that.The movie itself felt so rushed and undone, the CGI of underwater scenes were so low compared to the first one and the fighting scenes and choreography were so short and unfulfilled. They went in & out on the biggest missions so fast and easily like it didn't even bother them.One of the biggest parts about a superhero movie it it's villains and they are so important and lately they tempted to forget about that even in this one, they really did the \"main\" villain so dirty.Mainly the humor was actually good and I had a good couple of laughs with it but that didn't so the rest justice.",
+    "25": "\"Save the BEST for last\" as the last movie to watch this 2023...With the films that DC gave us this year, all I can say is that all of them are on an average 5/10 or maybe even lower and it felt like they really can't pull off good movies again until this sequel of Aquaman proves that there are still good superhero films out there.The story follows the life of Arthur Curry after being helmed as the new king of Asgard, I mean Atlantis. His life as a father is also part of the plot with his family on his side and is a direct sequel to the first Aquaman film. The plot thickens when Black Manta and Jimmy Woo, I mean Dr Shin found the lost city of Necrus. With his plans to avenge his father and the powers of the black Trident, the Black Manta is set to destroy Aquaman and everything he holds dear.This time, Arthur is being aided by his brother Orm. I must say that their brotherly duo was the MVP of this film. Mera was sidelined but everything feels good. The film has the right amount of balancing the humor, action, drama and overall has a good story.If you enjoyed the first film, you'll enjoy this more. Watch it in IMAX for a better experience. The movie felt like Thor/Loki and at the same time Black Panther but this film is loads better than the last Thor film.So if you think superhero films are all bad these days, this film might just restore your faith. Sadly, this probably would be the last time we see Jason Momoa as Aquaman.Aquaman The Lost Kingdom is a 9/10 for me#AquamanAndTheLostKingdomAtSMCinema #AquamanAndTheLostKingdom #aquamanmovie.",
+    "26": "As the final film in the DC Extended Universe (DCEU), Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom brings a decade-long history of this superhero film universe to a close. However, unlike many previous DCEU films which took themselves too seriously, Aquaman 2 has none of the melancholy of a changing of the guard. Instead, it doubles down on being louder, brighter and more fun - a sincere comedy buddy film directed by James Wan following Hollywood sequel formulas aiming to do what previous DCEU films failed at - being purely entertaining.Many years have passed in Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom. Arthur Curry is now husband and father to a new baby. But as King of Atlantis, he bears greater responsibilities. Meanwhile, his arch-nemesis David Kane, still hellbent on avenging his father's death at Arthur's hands, has unexpectedly discovered the legendary Lost Kingdom of Atlantis and gained access to ancient Atlantean super-technology like a mystical black trident. Now far more powerful, Kane pushes Arthur to his limits, forcing him to seek help from another former ruler - Orm, Arthur's banished half-brother, who may be willing to aid the Aquaman once more.As the final DCEU film, Aquaman 2 doesn't need to lay groundwork for future films or introduce other DC characters. This purity of focus keeps the story centered around Arthur and his family - wife Mera (Amber Heard returns), father Tom Curry, Atlantis' queen and Orm. Only a new baby is added to the clan, not making Arthur a struggling new dad but further cementing his lovable buffoonish image.Audiences love Jason Momoa's charmingly dopey Aquaman and this sequel delivers more of that. Arthur is even goofier, kinder and joke-loving here. Though a global crisis emerges, it's hard to see heaviness weighing Arthur down as he happily tackles dangers, experiencing brief sadness only when loved ones are hurt before continuing to unworriedly pummel baddies with no ulterior motives. \"With great power comes great responsibility\" doesn't apply to Aquaman - he acts on instinct without overthinking. This makes Aquaman 2 one of the most joyous superhero films in recent memory, choosing fun and silliness over depth.Wan amps up everything - effects, stunts and action are grander, wilder and more stimulating. What began as elaborate single-take shots in the first film evolves into even more complex choreography. Fights pit Aquaman against giant robots, high seas vehicle chases and zombie hordes. Black Manta becomes a far greater threat, sometimes besting Aquaman in battle.In a move akin to manga where yesterday's villain becomes today's friend, Orm transforms from the dour foe of the first film into an endearing partner, his strict nature loosening under Aquaman's irreverent influence. With Patrick Wilson a close friend, Wan has seemingly washed away Orm's prequel sourness.Ultimately, the best way to view Aquaman 2 is with no expectations. Forgetting DCEU disappointments and departures allows the film's intended entertainment to shine through unfettered. It's a buddy comedy that embraces silliness over grit, a radical tonal shift for the typically serious DCEU. For a purely fun and spectacular two-hour experience, Aquaman 2 delivers on its sole responsibility. Whether audiences embrace this approach remains to be seen in this new politically correct era where judgment stems as much from extended universe perception as singular works. But for those just wanting thrilling escapism, it succeeds as a hearty comic book romp.",
+    "27": "This the best DC movie in the recent times. It has all the entertainment elements director james wan comes up with a heartfelt tale story between the brothers and Aquatic family. Firstly, Kudos to the visuals effects crew for showcasing the breathtaking stunning visuals of under water Worlds throughout the whole film. The runtime is perfect and it's a fast paced action,drama film. And now coming to the cinematography, in particular, each and every frame of the movie is mind blowing beautifully shot and brilliantly executed. Moreover, The Screenplay is racy while, the editing is slick and Background score was good mixed with Dolby Atoms.Each and every actor performed exceptionally well mainly our aqua man and his brother ocean master did a fabulous act. Amber head and nicole Kidman roles were smaller but given did justice to their role. Yahya Abdul Maureen did a solid job with his character David Kane.The only negative aspect is that James Wan chose\nto concentrate more on the action scenes in the movie than on developing the plot within the Atlantis setting.I personally recommend you all to watch it in IMAX 3D to feel the immersive experience of the Atlantis worlds and enjoy the movie."
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