Parasite – 2019

Originality: To describe this film as being extremely original would be an understatement. This is one of the most unique films I’ve ever seen and there was very little about it that I saw coming. I was genuinely shocked by the twist that came halfway through the movie and I can safely say that this […]

Booksmart – 2019

Originality: Comedy is entirely subjective, but that doesn’t limit its impact on those that don’t get it. Teen comedies are a dime a dozen, but Booksmart avoids some of the common pitfalls as its two leads charm their way into the heart of the audience through some very relatable dialogue and a tightly written script […]

The Farewell – 2019

Originality: This film tells the story of an American woman who travels back to China to spend time with her dying grandmother; the twist being that she doesn’t know she’s dying. Based on Lulu Wang’s real-life, this film draws its audience in based on the lack of relatability since lying about a terminal diagnosis is […]

1917 – 2019

Originality: This was definitely a cool experience. Films like this are always intriguing as they aspire to do something that most films can’t, which is commit to long takes without interruption. It requires something that is extremely difficult to achieve and this film does a great job of achieving it. War films are fairly common, […]

Apollo 11 – 2019

Originality: Documentaries exist in a different category of originality since they highlight something that has already been done or something that is ongoing. The idea or compiling all of the footage from the Apollo 11 expedition doesn’t feel original, but this film plays like a thriller as it draws its audience in so completely that […]

Avengers: Endgame – 2019

Originality: Over 20 films in the making, this film concluded the arc of some of Marvel’s greatest heroes and it did it by combining fan service and truly inspired story-telling. No superhero film is truly original since every story is based on one comic arc or another, but this film does such a great job […]