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Tag / 2009

March 10, 2019May 5, 2019 by Eternality Tan

Vengeance (2009)

  • To, Johnnie
  • 2009, Hong Kong, Johnnie To
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3.5 stars

More of what we have come to expect from Johnnie To operating in the crime-thriller territory, but now with a French lead in tow.

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March 10, 2019April 15, 2021 by Eternality Tan

Life During Wartime (2009)

  • Solondz, Todd, Criterion Collection
  • USA, 2009, Todd Solondz
  • 1 Comment

A slow and thematically dense drama about forgiving, forgetting, and remembering, backed by a decent ensemble performance.

⭐⭐⭐

Rating: 3 out of 5.
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January 24, 2019October 14, 2023 by Eternality Tan

Dogtooth (2009)

  • Lanthimos, Yorgos
  • 2009, Greece, Yorgos Lanthimos
  • 9 Comments

This Greek film is frustrating yet fascinating to watch, masquerading as a dark satirical drama that cranks up the horrifying factor to a solid ten.

⭐⭐⭐⭐

Rating: 4 out of 5.
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January 12, 2019December 4, 2022 by Eternality Tan

I Am Love (2009)

  • Guadagnino, Luca
  • 2009, Luca Guadagnino
  • 4 Comments

Elegantly-directed with a visual style that is sumptuous, this is a work by a promising filmmaker.

⭐⭐⭐⭐

Rating: 3.5 out of 5.
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January 6, 2019May 20, 2020 by Eternality Tan

Serious Man, A (2009)

  • Coen, Joel & Ethan
  • 2009, Joel & Ethan Coen, USA
  • 1 Comment

Weird but fascinating, this sublime black comedy is for the die-hard Coens fan.

⭐⭐⭐⭐

Rating: 4 out of 5.
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December 17, 2018October 24, 2021 by Eternality Tan

Lovely Bones, The (2009)

  • Jackson, Peter, Others
  • 2009, New Zealand, Peter Jackson, USA
  • 1 Comment

A major disappointment from Peter Jackson.

⭐⭐

Rating: 2 out of 5.
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December 9, 2018July 13, 2021 by Eternality Tan

Public Enemies (2009)

  • Mann, Michael
  • 2009, Michael Mann, USA
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It may not have broken any new ground, but Mann’s work here is serviceable and worth a pop.

⭐⭐⭐⭐

Rating: 3.5 out of 5.
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November 25, 2018March 22, 2020 by Eternality Tan

Inglourious Basterds (2009)

  • Tarantino, Quentin
  • 2009, Quentin Tarantino, USA
  • 5 Comments

5 stars

The zenith of Tarantino’s career – and my favourite QT film to date.

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