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We promise them love, but the math doesn’t add up. “Materialists” (2025)

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directed by Celine Song
© 2025 A24. All Rights Reserved.

Him? Over 180 cm tall, handsome, muscular, dark hair, very good salary. Her? Maximum 165 cm tall, gorgeous, fit, long hair, definitely before her 30s. Sounds like the expectations towards your partner? Or maybe it sounds nothing like that? Either way, you should watch this film. We get to meet Lucy (Dakota Johnson), a professional matchmaker, thanks to whom 9 couples have already got married. Even though she’s great at matching other people, she stays single, until she marries someone wealthy. And then, Harry Castillo (Pedro Pascal) appears. A very good-looking, charming financier, who asks Lucy to help him find a match. However, it’s just a way to get closer to the matchmaker, because he’s actually very interested in her. In the meantime, Lucy bumps into her ex boyfriend, John (Chris Evans). They used to be a pretty sweet couple, but the main problem was money. John is an artist, taking up random jobs to survive, so he couldn’t satisfy Lucy’s needs to live more fancy. Now, Lucy has a chance to date a man of her dreams, but it seems like the relation with John still cannot be forgotten. Generally, it’s a modern version of a common love story – should the protagonist choose the rich or the poor? Is it surprising? Not really, but this film is a prefect analysis of what dating is all about nowadays. You see, Lucy gets annoyed that at some point her clients have very shallow expectations and they seriously look for their imaginary perfect partner. On the one hand, they pay Lucy for that, so I kind of understand. On the other, we really don’t like to think about the future, do we? I mean, sure, a good looking partner is a blast, but it’s not their height, weight or bank account that will support you in a difficult moment. Personally, I cannot imagine dating someone who is just visually attractive, even though I’d surely appreciate their looks. What if they get me an expensive gift? That’s very nice of them, but will they make me laugh or listen to me when I’m feeling blue? And I mean LISTEN to me. Buuuut, being financially stable is also incredibly important, so I’m not going to judge people for choosing the wealthy partner. Personally, I’ve dated people who weren’t Bill Gates, but I appreciated them for other features. However, if I see the other person doesn’t mind living a basic life with almost no savings, then it becomes quite disturbing. Because I don’t care we don’t have a private plane and we don’t spend holidays in Maldives, but I want my partner to be able to pay for my dinner and take me to the cinema without feeling guilty they won’t have money for their bills. And I have to admit that I’ve felt such way several times and that is why financial stability is crucial to me. I wouldn’t call it being materialistic – it’s pure responsibility about both sides. So if you’re searching for a partner, don’t get rid of your standards, but also make sure they are reasonable. And then, hopefully, you’ll find the one. Wish you that, dear reader.

My rating: 6/10
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Know your place. Keep your place. Be a shoe. “Snowpiercer” (2013)

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directed by Bong Joon-ho
© 2013 The Weinstein Company. All Rights Reserved.

Today I’d like to recommend you my so far favourite film by Bong Joon-ho. I know that there are mixed feelings about this one, because those who liked his typical Korean way of making films were disappointed because this film is quite westernised, and those who were used to American sci-fi productions found it a bit too dramatic and strange. You can’t satisfy people, can you? I remember that I saw this film many years ago in the cinema. Back then I didn’t know much about Bong Joon-ho, so I didn’t have any expectations and I just wanted to see a sci-fi film on a big screen. And I must say that I was very much pleased. The story is based on the novel “Le Transperceneige” by Jacques Lob and it’s about… well, what can happen if we keep being equally ignorant as humanity as we are now. We get the world after the climate catastrophe, where only a small number of people have survived. The main character, Curtis Everett (Chris Evans), is travelling around the globe on the train called Snowpiercer. It’s become his new home, since the rest of the planet is absolutely frozen, so the passengers have been living on that train for several years. And even there the people have been segregated into classes. Curtis is living in the car for the poor, which is extremely frustrating, because he knows that the elite in other cars has it much better than them. One day, he decides to start a revolution and get to the front cars, where a better reality may await them. I guess I’ve already mentioned that in some post, but I’ll repeat – I really like films that happen in one place only. Like one room, one building, a plane, or like in this case – on the train. And maybe it was because of the fact that I saw it on the big screen, but I felt excited about the whole social revolution in the Snowpiercer and everything looked very well-done. Bong Joon-ho has a very good eye for films, he got a wonderful cast and a story that hits audience in the face with its messages (climate change, global warming, class wars etc.) – for me it’s a perfect example of a decent sci-fi film. More, please!

My rating: 7/10
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Let’s kill him properly this time. “Avengers: Endgame” (2019)

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directed by Anthony & Joe Russo
© 2019 Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. All Rights Reserved.

I’ve decided to write about “Avengers: Endgame” today because I guess some of us, after days of eating literally everything we spotted on the table, look just like Thor in this picture. Or at least we feel so. And yes, thinking of myself as a fat Thor today pushed me to write about this year’s Avengers’ film. Firstly I have to say that I’m not a big fan of superhero productions. It’s not that I think they are silly or I’m against films that are more about visual effects than the story itself. Whatever people like, give them that. As far as Avengers make people happy, why shouldn’t they be produced? Still, for me superhero films are very similar to each other and it’s hard for me to be excited about the plot, because I know exactly what will happen next. But I still watch them. Why? I think they are visual masterpieces and I truly admire people working on them. Those people spend months to make your favourite characters fly or kill the bad guys with some pow pow lights coming out of their hands. And that’s why I recommend you to see such productions. About “Endgame”, I think the story itself in this part is really boring. I’ve read somewhere that you can watch the beginning, then go for a break, get back for the climax and you won’t even feel like you’ve missed anything. And honestly, it’s true. Personally, I liked “Infinity War” part more. At least there was some thrill. Here, it’s walking, talking, walking, talking, pow pow, walking, talking, pow pow in a bigger group and the end. I know, all the Marvel fans are getting pissed off right now. I’m sorry, but mind the fact, that a lot of you admire this production because of what you saw before and when you see your beloved characters there’s an enormous nostalgia in your hearts. And I get it, we all have such films/series. And my opinion is also subjective, but as a person who’s not crazy about Avengers, I believe this last part could have been written better. I’ve also seen some opinions that the actors didn’t have a chance to show their best. Indeed, we have a bunch of incredibly talented actors who show up for some seconds, say a line of two and that’s it. Yet, I’m recommending you this film because of two reasons. One – let’s appreciate all the people that are unknown for the majority and thanks to whom we can enjoy quality effects. Two – let’s feel better watching fat Thor. You’re welcome!

My rating: 6.5/10
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You all love twisting the knife into one another. “Knives Out” (2019)

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directed by Rian Johnson
© 2019 Lionsgate. All Rights Reserved.

That’s the hottest production you can see this December. And don’t even mention another “Star Wars” part. This film is an exception and I’m sure you’ve never seen anything like it. I was actually surprised that it’s a comedy, because it has such high ratings, which isn’t usual. And it’s not only from ordinary viewers, but critics including. A comedy, a fantastic cast, a story about a murder – sounds just perfect. So the murder happens quite quickly and the dead one is Harlan Thrombey (Christopher Plummer), a very rich writer. The housekeeper (Edi Patterson) finds his body the next morning after his 85th birthday party. Obviously the police come, but they aren’t alone. Someone has hired detective Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig) who observes all the suspects. They talk to all family members, but also his private nurse Marta Cabrera (Ana de Armas). Seems like she was the only person that the novelists liked very much, since the rest of the family didn’t care about anything but his money. Richard (Don Johnson), his son-in-law, is cheating on Linda (Jamie Lee Curtis), Harlan’s daughter. Then his daughter-in-law Joni (Toni Collette) turns out to be stealing money from him lying it’s for her daughter’s tuition. Before the death he also had an argument with his son Walt (Michael Shannon), who works at Harlan’s publishing company and the novelist wasn’t satisfied with certain decisions being made. There’s also Ransom (Chris Evans), Harlan’s grandson, who is the laziest person on this planet and the man wants to cut him out of his will so he doesn’t get any money and needs to work hard. So as you can see, all those people had a reason to, shortly speaking, get rid of the old man. If you think it’s another “guess the killer” production, I have to disappoint you. What if I tell you that you get to know the killer almost at the beginning? Strange, huh? I was a bit shocked, because I didn’t know why I should keep watching it for another 1,5 h since I already knew the most important fact. What happens in this film is the most marvellous story that I’ve seen recently. I honestly didn’t want it do end. I would really give it a 10/10, but I think the beginning was slightly too slow and later I noticed a small logical mistake, but obviously I cannot tell you that, because it would be a spoiler. So watch closely, maybe you will see it as well. But for sure, this is a must-see film this year.

My rating: 8/10
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