January 2, 2021 by Eternality Tan

Up (2009)

Pixar matures considerably with this delightful offering, despite an unimposing villain and a climax that feels too rushed.

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December 12, 2020December 12, 2020 by Eternality Tan

Woman, a Gun and a Noodle Shop, A (2009)

Possibly the worst film in Zhang Yimou’s career, this remake of the Coens’ ‘Blood Simple’ is a travesty on every count.

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August 23, 2020 by Eternality Tan

Vincere (2009)

Despite ending rather abruptly, this is a generally intriguing fictional retelling of Mussolini’s private life and affair with the ill-fated Ida Dalser.

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May 22, 2020November 28, 2020 by Eternality Tan

High-Rise (2009)

An eye-opening documentary with an interesting use of sound, about morbidly rich penthouse-residing Brazilians and why they choose to literally live the high life.

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April 25, 2020 by Eternality Tan

Persecution (2009)

A strong performance by Romain Duris can’t quite lift Patrice Chereau’s faltering final film about the incommunicability and anxiety of human relationships.

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April 11, 2020April 11, 2020 by Eternality Tan

9 (2009)

Not exactly fully-developed, but interesting nonetheless – this is an animation about an apocalyptic world that is more suitable for teenagers than kids.