Film 2497 - They Will Kill You

Intro: I was really curious to see this one, but when it came out in theaters, I didn't make it in time to go and watch it. Being 2026, the year of the horror renaissance, I couldn't possibly leave this one behind. So, a few weeks ago, I decided to give it a go.

Film 2497: "They Will Kill You" (2026), directed by Kirill Sokolov
Watched: From the projector
Language: English
Watched with: No one
Thoughts: I think this movie is full of ideas, and some of them are really good, but towards the end, the story takes such a turn that it ruins the ending a bit for me.
I'll be honest, overall I enjoyed "They Will Kill You": it's bold and very creative, and it has the guts to tell a completely new story in such a unique way, combining elements from horror and thriller, sci-fi and comedy for an overall result that is a crazy ride. And if you like it, what an actual ride it is! It's not perfect, though. I think there is a tonal shift towards the second half of the movie that messes up the vibe a bit, but I appreciate the effort in delivering something new, especially in such a stacked year for horror films.
That said, the ending is where "They Will Kill You" lost me. The cult plot twist is fine -- I mean, not groundbreaking, but it's fun -- and when you mix this element with the fact that its members are immortal and keep on resurrecting... it's actually fun to watch.
My issue is the (real) villain of the story and the fight between him and our main protagonist: it's such a weird scene to watch and, without giving too much away, I think the visual effects are not up to par and, in general, this bit of the story is so over the top that it actually took me out of it. It looks so obviously computer-generated, and what's at stake is so out of the ordinary that I disengaged a bit. Not to mention that the skin part confused me a bit.
All in all, though, this movie surprised me. I went into it without knowing anything about it, with no expectations whatsoever and, yeah, I had fun. It's a combination of so many other movies blended together that it comes out the other side like something new.
Cast: Zazie Beetz, Myha'la, Paterson Joseph, James Remar, Angus Sampson, Tom Felton, Heather Graham, Patricia Arquette.
Box Office: $19.4 million
Worth a watch?: Definitely not a film for everyone, it's extremely violent and filled with dark humor. But if you enjoy films like "Kill Bill", "Ready or Not" and its sequel, or even "Rosemary's Baby", this one could actually work for you. Visually, it's very interesting, Zazie Beetz and Patricia Arquette banter off each other perfectly and, overall, the movie is such a crazy ride that, if you're into it, you end up having fun. For what it is, I enjoyed it.
Awards: /
Key word: Sister.
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Film 2435 - The Housemaid

Intro: I wasn't planning to watch it, to be honest, but when everybody started talking about it in a favorable manner, I kinda got curious.

Film 2435: "The Housemaid" (2025), Paul Feig
Watched: From my computer
Language: English
Watched with: Niamh
Thoughts: I didn’t read the book, so this was definitely an unexpected, crazy ride for me.
I don’t think "The Housemaid" is necessarily a good movie, but it’s definitely an entertaining one. Amanda Seyfried is great in it and perfectly fits her role. Sydney Sweeney, Brandon Sklenar, and Michele Morrone are also there.
I think, in general, the movie is too long (131 minutes), and some parts could have been cut without really damaging the end result. Especially towards the end—and after all the flashbacks showing how we got there—the repetitiveness starts to show, and you really want the story to end. Once the teeth, hair, and cuts twists are put into place, it starts to feel like there’s more shock value than actual narrative, so things get a bit too crazy.
Overall, though, "The Housemaid" is better than you might expect, in the sense that for as crazy as it is, you still end up having a good enough time. Or maybe my expectations were just too low.
Cast: Sydney Sweeney, Amanda Seyfried, Brandon Sklenar, Michele Morrone, Elizabeth Perkins.
Box Office: $329.6 million (to date)
Worth a watch?: An unexpected box-office hit, "The Housemaid" is far from a masterpiece, yet it delivers some entertaining moments. If you enjoy thrillers with wild plot twists, this movie will definitely be enjoyable.
Awards: /
Key word: Hair roots.
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Film 1584 - Jupiter Ascending

Intro: Ricordo che al cinema mi fosse piaciuto, quindi ero abbastanza motivato a vederlo una seconda volta.

Film 1584: "Jupiter Ascending" (2015) di The Wachowskis
Visto: dal pc portatile
Lingua: inglese
Compagnia: Fre
In sintesi: ora, non che non sia un film godibile, ma sicuramente forse ricordavo qualcosa di meglio. Detto questo, "Jupiter Ascending" è visivamente interessante e presenta qualche elemento intrigante, anche se forse non tutte le scelte del casting sono state felici; poi un elemento che non ho ben compreso: perché Eddie Redmayne bisbiglia in quel tono strano?
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Film 1584 - Jupiter Ascending
Cast: Mila Kunis, Channing Tatum, Sean Bean, Eddie Redmayne, Douglas Booth, Tuppence Middleton, Vanessa Kirby, James D'Arcy, Gugu Mbatha-Raw.
Box Office: $184 milioni
Vale o non vale: A tratti quasi fiabesco, questo film non sarà il migliore delle sorelle Wachowski, ma francamente ho visto di peggio. Intrattiene a sufficienza da risultare passabile, ma niente di più.
Premi: Candidato a 6 Razzie Award tra cui Peggior film, regia e sceneggiatura, Eddie Redmayne ha vinto nella categoria Peggior attore non protagonista (dopo aver vinto l'Oscar come Miglior attore giusto l'anno prima).
Parola chiave: Profitto.
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