Hot Fuzz: 8/10 for me too.
Devil in a blue dress: will have to see that one!
mine:
The Diving bell and the butterfly (2007 DVD): ‘’ The true story of Elle editor Jean-Dominique Bauby who suffers a stroke and has to live with an almost totally paralyzed body; only his left eye isn't paralyzed.’’ I bought this one after someone mentioned it here. Very glad I did! It’s an amazingly powerful film, very draining and imbued with beautiful sadness and inspiring nightmares. This one will stick with me for a while, like the prints of the butterfly in the snow. Then I’ll renew with it and retake the big plunge. 8.5-9/10
Wanted (2008 TV): Had I seen this 10 years ago I would probably have been impressed. Now I was just enjoying the show for what it was and I always appreciate McAvoy, he's cute and charming. Fun movie, no more no less. 6.5/10
Precious (2009 Blu-ray): “In New York City's Harlem circa 1987, an overweight, abused, illiterate teen who is pregnant with her second child is invited to enroll in an alternative school in hopes that her life can head in a new direction.” Another hard-hitting, emotion-packing, life-lesson-teaching drama. This one is not a true story but it also is at the same time because people like that really exist. Very sad, very beautiful film. It was everything I expected and a bit more. 8/10
The Handmaiden (2016 DVD):
Movie breakdown!!!!
Acting/Directing: With the cast and director involved I’m not surprise that these aspects are top shelf. 8/10
Cinematography: To me, the highest point of this film. Almost flawless. 10/10
Score: Fitting but not outstanding. 7/10
Story: That’s where we lose some points folks. I feel like I've seen this story before and it unfolded in a creative but slightly dragging way. I like the different points of view but overall, the 2h24 runtime felt too long for me. 6.5-7/10
As for the intense nudity, I have to admit that I enjoyed the perverted spectacle but the rating of 16+ in Quebec should be changed for a 18+ IMO. (I also have some reserve concerning what the actress did, if you want to discuss it more with me just tell me your opinion.)
Overall: 7.5/10
