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The Drama

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Emma (Zendaya) and Charlie (Robert Pattinson) cannot wait to get married. As they finalize all the small details from flower arrangements to perfecting their first dance, it all seems to be coming together. While at a menu tasting with their best friends Mike (Mamoudou Athie) and Rachel (Alana Haim), they come up with the great idea to tell one another the worst thing they have ever done. But when Emma’s revelation takes an unexpected turn, the week leading up to the wedding spins off the rails.

Writer and director Kristoffer Borgli has concocted an unsettling and awkward story unlike any other. If you are looking for a happy go lucky romcom, this is not that type of film. Going into it with as little to no information is the best because, trust me, no matter how much prep you get you haven’t seen anything like it.

Zendaya and Pattinson are two of the most popular working actors around right now. To have them team up for a film of this calibre was sure to garner a lot of attention and rightfully so. Zendaya always smashes it no matter what she does so it came as no surprise that she would do the same here. Pattinson was in top form too. The audience gets to experience everything from his perspective and he truly sells everything he’s feeling. Their chemistry is electric – it sizzles off the scene no matter what is happening. It’s like a train wreck that you know you should look away from, but no matter what you just can’t. Athie and Haim are excellent as Mike and Rachel. Athie’s Mike tries to be the voice of reason while Haim’s Rachel can’t get over what she’s learned about someone she thought she knew so much about. Haim actually impressed me with the shift in her character.

I honestly did not expect the film to go where it did thematically. I’m sure it will certainly divide audiences as a result. That being said, it will also open up some conversations which is important. I believe that the way in which they did deal with it was well done. While it made for some truly uncomfortable moments, they were balanced with some dark humor that doesn’t seem like it should work, but it did. I found myself laughing out loud at so many moments and then right away I’d be cringing at the next. The level of absurdity was on a whole other level, it felt like a fever dream.

The Drama ticked all the right boxes for me. It wasn’t afraid of pushing limits and it did so in a way that was endearing to watch. Combining top tier performances by Zendaya and Robert Pattinson as well as a plot that takes you on a proper rollercoaster, I enjoyed watching it in a packed theatre. the collective reasons alone heightened the overall experience. This is one that will stick with me for a while.

Rating: ♥️♥️♥️♥️.5

Die My Love

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Grace (Jennifer Lawrence) and Jackson (Robert Pattinson) are young and in love when they move to a rural house in the middle of nowhere in Montana. After the birth of their son, Jackson goes back to work while Grace is stuck at home looking after him every day. Slowly Grace descends into madness, questioning every single she thought she knew and worrying those around her.

Directed by Lynne Ramsay, this film is a slow burn character study that uniquely portrays postpartum depression. A topic that is usually overlooked, the way in which it was approached here was unlike anything I have ever seen and I have to commend all who were involved. It was raw and intimate and gave me a lot to think about.

This is hands down Lawrence’s film. She steals every single scene she is in and gives it her absolute all. From making me laugh one minute to being concerned the next, I never knew in which direction she would take Grace. The lines are often blurred throughout – it is hard to determine exactly what is real and what is happening in Grace’s mind, but that doesn’t matter. It’s a wild ride that I never wanted to get off of and I’d be surprised if she didn’t get an Oscar if nomination for this.

Pattinson didn’t have the easiest task of selling the distressed husband, but it came across well. The choices he makes along the way aren’t the best though they can be understood to an extent due to everything that is going on at home. Sissy Spacek stars as Jackson’s mother Pam. Not only was she present for her son, she was also there for Grace whose own parents are no longer around. While she’s going through her own type of heartbreak, she still stands as a pillar of support.

The way in which the film was shot really adds to the whole dreamlike state that I felt while watching. The house served as some sort of limbo where whatever happened between the walls would just stay there while life carried on outside of it. This made it all the more isolating. I already mentioned that the pacing was slow which was necessary for the story. At times it was even repetitive, but then something crazy would happen that would snap the audience back to attention. It was kind of like whiplash, but in the best way possible.

Die My Love is not a film for everybody, but I really enjoyed it. With career best performances and stunning cinematography I was swept up into the lives of these two flawed characters from the very beginning. While I do think the runtime could have been just a bit shorter, I appreciated the daring way in which they dealt with the heavy topics and weren’t afraid to push the boundaries.

Rating: ♥️♥️♥️♥️

Mickey 17

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Sometime in the not so distant future, Mickey Barnes (Robert Pattinson) signs up to be an expendable on a space mission. Whenever he dies, a new version of himself is automatically created. When something goes wrong one day, Mickey discovers that there are now two versions of himself alive at the same time.

I’m not usually a fan of science fiction. Most of the time that’s because the world building can be too complicated for me. I was worried that this would be the case here and I’m happy to report that it wasn’t. For the most part, I was able to follow along with the story and I actually enjoyed the film way more than I thought I would.

Pattinson was brilliant as the titular character. All the different versions of him were so interesting and unique. This wasn’t a typical role for the actor and I liked the lighter, more comedic tone that it required. The rest of the cast were stacked. Naomi Ackie smashed it as Mickey’s girlfriend Nasha. Though we never knew her backstory, she proved herself to be a bad ass character who could hold her own. Mark Ruffalo and Toni Collette starred as Kenneth and Yifa Marshall, the leaders of the mission. They were so over the top, I couldn’t help but be reminded of a certain someone who is currently in power right now…

Director Bong Joon Ho is well known for his outlandish and satirical ideas. While this is quite the opposite of former Oscar winner Parasite, it is still a film that will give the audience a lot to think about.

Overall, Mickey 17 was a pleasant surprise. With fabulous performances, a crazy storyline and the beautiful backdrop of Niflheim, it was hard not to become wrapped up in this world. I do think it could have been a little bit shorter timing wise and it would have been nice to see more of the characters fleshed out, but that is something I was able to overlook.

Rating: ♥️♥️♥️.5

The Batman

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When serial killer The Riddler (Paul Dano) starts targeting political members of Gotham City, leaving behind a trial of clues in his wake, Batman (Robert Pattinson) takes it upon himself to find out why. Striking up partnerships with James Gordon (Jeffrey Wright) and Selina Kyle (Zoë Kravitz) to unmask the culprit and bring justice to all, Batman soon realizes that The Riddler’s motivations are much more personal than he thought.

I was so, so hesitant to check out this latest venture into Batman’s story. The Dark Knight is one of my all time favorite films and it is what got me into the superhero genre to begin with. I didn’t understand why the story needed to be redone. When I say I went into this cautiously, that was an understatement. I really didn’t know what to expect, but I have to say that I wound up being pleasantly surprised.

This version of our beloved vigilante is much darker and that sets the tone for what’s to come. This paved the way for the Riddler which is by far one of the most intimidating villains I’ve ever seen. Paul Dano’s performance was out of this world; I really commend him for taking it as far as he did. The casting in general was on point. I loved what Zoë Kravitz did with Selina Kyle and Jeffrey Wright is brilliant as Gordon. I also can’t forget Colin Farrell who portrayed the Penguin. I didn’t even realize it was him!

As for Robert Pattinson, when news broke that he was casted as the lead, I really did not know what to think. Like many before me, when they think of him, their minds automatically go to Twilight. I really wasn’t sure if he’d be the right fit for this. I appreciate that he put his own stamp on the role and think he did well with it, however, I can’t say that I prefer him to Christian Bale.

Overall, The Batman was much better than I expected it to be and for that I am glad. In spite of the nearly three hour run time, the first chapter of this new story ticked all of the right boxes and I cannot wait for more.

Rating: ♥♥♥♥