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Film Review #014 - The Martian (2015)

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"The Martian" (2015) directed by Ridley Scott, is a film about an astronaut surviving alone on Mars. It has a hopeful tone. Although it uses a lot of CGI that might not always be needed, the movie is still impressive in terms of story. The movie's music is also impressive.  The soundtrack combines classical orchestral tones with modern upbeat synthesizer rhythms, matching the film's emotions and energy perfectly. 'The Martian' skillfully combines humor with a tense plot, making the protagonist's determination to survive even stronger. This mix makes the story better and helps the audience like the main character even more. I found the performances of the actors to be highly entertaining. Notably, the film Interstellar (2014) featured respected actors such as Matt Damon and Jessica Chastain in key roles. Matt Damon effectively portrayed film's main character with his witty humor and survival skills, and Jessica Chastain also delivered an outstanding per...

Film Review #012 - Oppenheimer (2023)

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It has been already 4 months since Oppenheimer (2023) by Christopher Nolan released. It is so rare for me but I would not believe that I would go watch this movie more than 1 time. I watched it 4 times which is 12 hours in total. This film is 3 hours long, and I can honestly say that I have never regretted seeing it more than once.  First time I watched Oppenheimer (2023) was in the local cinema in 2D format. Second time was on a big IMAX 2D screen format in Riga. Third time in Forum Cinemas in ISENSE format. Fourth time in 2D format but in German. Of all these options, the IMAX 2D experience was the most attractive. The loud sound system and big visuals made me feel like I was really in the movie. This format made "Oppenheimer" a really immersive and memorable experience.  Oppenheimer (2023) is not only visually impressive, but also delves deep into the moral challenges of developing the atomic bomb. The movie shows a "crazy chance" for morally undetermined charact...