Django Unchained features outrageously violent action scenes and strong performances from its cast. Despite a very long duration, the film still manages to keep your attention. My main criticism is that the plot makes many excuses just for the sake of adding absurd violence... That while is fine in the genre of the film, it still requires the characters to derail their own developed personality to happen.

Ready Player One is stock full of references to popular culture and involves an interesting easter-egg hunt in a world so crapsack that almost everyone has resigned to virtual escapism, even while they are forced to stack dilapidated (formerly) mobile trailers on top of each other... What is confusing however is the odd absence of any government, despite the society being portrayed as somewhat orderly-with obvious exceptions related to the plot. This government then shows up just in the nick of time... Like some kind of prescient script armour for the protagonist. The set design and worldbuilding is wonderful however, and the fast-paced animation is certainly a treat for the eyes. And for a movie about teenagers, the acting is also impactful and genuine... Maybe not best utilized by some silly plot moments.

It's understandable that some may be put off by the cruel and sadistic violence orchestrated by the Basterds... And one thing this film does not do well is make this violence seem more justifiable in the fictional context... Instead our band of American vengeful sadists conduct seemingly indiscriminate violence against German forces. Even for those who are well-aware of the atrocities committed by the German authorities at this time (not all of whom were "Nazis")... Much of the violence does not feel momentarily justified... And thus lacks any emotional impact... With notable exceptions. Instead, far more attention is spent to dialogue, which in some cases carries tension, but in others is merely mundane filler. It would be far more palpable if there could be character build-up to the enemies they mutilate... I just can't help to think that many of the people are just victims of circumstance. That being said, the tactics of the Basterds works to instil fear in the heart of the war machine of Nazi Germany... As atrocious as their actions are on an individual level... One must not lose sight of the greater picture... It's just a shame that such a thing could not be demonstrated on screen. Instead Inglourious Basterds is a series of ultraviolent scenes and drama sequences, pieced together like a comic book, and with barely any emotional impact, but maybe that's just because I'm mentally ill, and without that careful build-up, violence doesn't have much affect on me apart from showcasing shock horror special effects or absurdity-both of which do have entertainment value... To a degree. Regardless of my criticisms, the film is brilliantly acted by the entire cast, and has a rich multilingual screenplay... Interesting or not, credit is due for the stern attentions to detail.

The Disaster Artist covers the production of one of the worst multi-million dollar movies ever made: "The Room." As seemingly unlikely to be made as The Room itself... About a movie funded by the mysterious alien-like Tommy Wiseau, the Franco brothers both provide a wonderfully unique performance in what was probably one of the hardest (or at least outlandish) role for Dave Franco. While nobody can really emulate Wiseau except for Wiseau, Dave's effort is about as close as it gets. If you can't manage to bear even attempting to watch The Room like myself, then this movie will provide you all you need to know in an entertaining and bearable cringe-inducing ride... That at the same time manages to be respectful towards its source material and even Wiseau to an extent.

Forrest Gump is a mentally challenged well-meaning man... Who by a series of unending improbable coincidences ends up becoming an extremely famous and rich man... And as part of the film's sentimental tone... Remains humble throughout the entirety of his life. Nearly every scene of this movie contains memorable cinematography, dialogue, and acting... But the absurdly impeccable character of Forrest seems to just serve as a harbinger of its feel-good bittersweet story... Like something out of a Disney story. Tom Hanks does provide an exceptional performance in this film and handles every scene with unmatched professionalism. He really is what gives this film life.