Exam (2009)

• 9/10 ✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭
• Fascinating from start to finish, extremely compelling, well-developed moments of tension, highly original & thought-provoking, disturbing without being terrifying, extremely satisfying ending
• The setting never changes throughout the movie, yet it never feels boring, predictable, or stale- this is a remarkable feat & makes this an extremely underrated movie
• Amazingly innovative use of a single set
• The conclusion was hopeful rather than cynical/dystopic, which is a rarity among psychological thrillers

The Princess of Rome (2015)

• 9/10 ✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭
• One of the most aesthetically breathtaking, ethereal movies I've ever seen; the dream sequences were electrifying
• One of the few animated movies whose visual magic rivals that of a Studio Ghibli film
• Storytelling/pacing was extremely uneven & the ending felt too abrupt, but still captivating all the way through
• Plot might be hard to follow for kids & viewers unfamiliar with the historical & religious context of the film
• A moving, inspiring masterpiece

Knives Out (2019)

• 8/10 ✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭
• Beginning was a bit slow & took time to hit its stride in terms of pacing
• Interesting characters, but dialogue was slightly awkward/jarring throughout the movie
• Interesting, timely satire of WASP culture, but zero subtlety; the wackiness of the personalities sometimes distracted from the brilliantly crafted storyline
• Extremely aesthetically pleasing & cohesive; aesthetic consistency gave the film a uniquely immersive atmosphere
• Exciting, creative plot twist at the end, but suffered slightly from a weak execution
• Could've been a 10/10 masterpiece with a better script/director & better pacing

Johnny English Reborn (2011)

• 7/10 ✭✭✭✭✭✭✭
• Unexpectedly hilarious, heart-warming, & family-friendly
• Very endearing & interesting characters
• Slightly uneven pacing
• Wholesome & sweet, slightly tropey but still felt refreshing & original
• Rowan Atkinson's comedic timing is amazing & Daniel Kaluuya has mesmerizing screen presence

Enola Holmes (2020)

• 8/10 ✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭
• Absolutely brilliant acting, especially from the leads
• Inspiring, heart-warming, & unexpectedly deep for a family movie
• Clever, endearing script & dialogue
• Premise felt refreshing & original

The Knight Before Christmas

• 8/10 ✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭
• WHY do i love this dumb movie so much!?
• One could argue that this movie is bland, predictable, and cliche, and they'd probably be right... But i loved it :'(
• Refreshingly hopeful, lighthearted, and sweet
• A beautiful celebration of chivalry