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Movie AmericaKnives Out: A thrilling intellectual game that breaks free from the shell of classic mysteries.
At first, Knives Out looks like a classic mansion mystery, but it’s actually an innovative and experimental film that takes the genre apart and puts it back together in new ways. Director Rian Johnson, known for The Last Jedi, takes on the mystery genre directly. The film features a talented cast, clever humor that comments on itself, and a script that constantly surprises the audience. While it pays tribute to Agatha Christie, it goes beyond simple homage and aims for something more ambitious. -

Movie AmericaStar Wars: The Rise of Skywalker: “Ray’s story reaches a turning point.”
For over 40 years, the Star Wars Skywalker Saga has captured the imagination of fans worldwide. Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker represents not just the end of this monumental narrative but also an ambitious attempt to honor the legacy, reconcile divided fan expectations, and resolve the emotional threads that bind its vast character ensemble. This article examines whether and how the film successfully concludes the saga in a meaningful way. -
Cinema AnimeWeathering with You: “Weathering with You: As usual, I watched the world of Director Shinkai.”
There are various points to criticize, but the combination of weather fantasy and coming-of-age movie worked well, resulting in a remarkable animated film. -

Movie AmericaCaptain Marvel. Deleted: Heroes Who Inspire Women.
Captain Marvel is the MCU's first film with a single female protagonist and provides background on the origins of Carol Danvers and the formation of the Avengers. Before its release, the film was criticized and questioned gender equality, making it an important work in the MCU's portrayal of women. -
Movie AmericaAladdin (2019). Jasmine’s strength is conveyed through song and dance.
The songs and dances are full of fun for everyone! The famous scene from the cartoon where they sing "Whole New World" on the magic carpet is still good. The only drawback is that Jeannie is a blue Will Smith, not Jeannie. -
Cinema AnimeThe Lion King
The story continued the anime. The visual beauty of the images, which were full CG but looked like live-action, was terrific. However, the realism made it challenging to distinguish between the same characters. I vaguely recognized Mufasa and Scar, young Simba, and young Nala. Still, I don't recognize Sarabi and Nala when they talk side by side. -
Movie America47 Meters Down Uncaged. Sharks attacking in confined spaces.
It is a typical shark panic movie, but it adequately captures the parts that scare the viewer. The shark attack scene and the time limit for running out of air cylinders in the deep sea make this movie a combination of a shark movie and a time-limit thriller. -
Movie AmericaAlita Battle Angel: The story of a robot girl with a lot going on
First, the director included too many things and needed help to combine them. Alita's CG is very well done. The characters and action were exciting, especially the battle and motorball action scenes.







