HIM

easily one of the most artistically beautifully shot film i’ve watched in a while.

the cinematography and camera work is absolute king in this film and i knew it since the initial teaser.
honestly it’s what really made me love this film.

the scenes in the football pitch had me going insane. that pov inside the helmet… bro. cinema. the “saviors” football kit with the red visor was fucking crispy as a cane’s fried chicken.

the use of thermal and xray was so fucking sick too.

the editing broo, wow. so so fucking good. easily one of my favorite edited films that i can remember. also sound design was spectacular. i could feel my ass shake in the IMAX theater.

everything was absolutely perfect besides the storytelling smh. 96 minutes of runtime felt like a short film to me. especially with how the story was told. i understood the message, just didn’t understand why it all became the purge at the end tbh.

that confused the fuck out of me.

was definitely expecting something way better ngl. but the cinematography sold me idgaf.

definitely will rewatch tho.

9 / 10

He is indeed HIM.

Imma be honest, I had to switch from loved to liked over night, there is something not working, a big part of it was the ending but there are other issues like pacing. It’s not bad but I think the overall hype I had for the movie tainted my judgement when I had to review it the first time. I needed this to be everything and it wasn’t, and that’s fine, it happens

Cinematography is real good with creative shots while keeping the balance with normal ones.

Story is good, I kinda knew what this was going to be and I was right, during the ending I wished it went in a different direction, but that’s just me.

MARLON WAYANS steals the show, every time he enters the screen you just feel anxious, right from the start, something about these comedic actors entering other genres, there’s just something to it.

Tyriq Withers was good too, I wish he did a bit more but him being so subtle kinda evens out the crazy Wayans brings. Although, sometimes being that subtle does come with a consequence, which is that to certain events, it doesn’t really seem realistic with that type of reaction.

Message is as clear as day, to what extent will someone go to become the best, and that’s not it, there’s much more hidden into it. I suggest reflecting on it, because if taken at surface level, it’s just not the same and not even close, so please, after watching, take a beat, reflect on the events and then just either enjoy it or snub it, no hate on your own opinion.

Other than those points, I was really satisfied with it, if you catch it in IMAX it’s better, don’t slop and wait for it to come out on streaming, cinema is making a come back, be part of it.

Lmk your opinions! I’m excited to know!!

Looks like a masterpiece, feels like a maze I never escaped. The visuals had me glued, but the story left me spiraling. I know how to pick apart a plot, but this one picked me apart instead. Beautiful confusion wrapped in cinematic glitter.

well damn why did the medic have to die 😞

Wish I liked it more. I’m usually a sucker for Jordan Peele’s movies.

I loved this. I don't know why. But I do.