In his version of “Nightmare Alley,” Guillermo del Toro leaves out the supernatural to focus on how unchecked desire leads to a man's downfall. The film’s striking visuals and Bradley Cooper’s layered performance create a gripping noir that blends classic Hollywood style with sharp insights about ambition. Even though it runs long, the movie keeps adult viewers engaged.

"Code Geass: Akito the Exiled" is a spin-off of the television anime series "Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion," which aired from 2006 to 2008.

Independence Day, released on July 4, 1996, wowed audiences with its impressive visuals, blending new computer-generated graphics and models. Will Smith’s energetic performance, a lively cast, and Bill Pullman’s memorable speech fill the movie with American spirit. The film focuses more on excitement and romance than on detailed logic, making it a standout of the 1990s sci-fi that remains enjoyable today.

It depicted an encounter with an unknown life form and the fear and survival accompanying it. The entire film is classically structured to escape from a terrifying experience on a spaceship. Of course, Xenomorphs and face-huggers appeared, and the tense scenes between such creatures and the ship's crew allowed the audience to experience the essence of fear.

The abnormality of the mother, Diane, is evident from the PV and key visuals. However, this development gradually became more apparent as the film was viewed as thrilling. This development was a thrill for Chloe's daughter as she moved from the mental confinement of the beginning to the physical confinement of the situation. I enjoyed the thrill when I started watching and the different thrill by the end of the film.

It is not complicated or educational; it is entertaining and moves along at a brisk and light pace. Most of the work is done on a boat, so it was exhilarating to watch and feel like I was sailing along at a good pace.

At first, I thought it was a black-and-white film, but the images became more beautiful in the second half. It was a Disney-like film based on children's literature.

The setting where time has replaced currency is attractive. People in the slums constantly struggle, managing their lives minute by minute, while the wealthy, in stark contrast, waste time. This resistance to capitalist society is depicted in a manner that highlights the injustice of the situation.

Otokotsu, a different character from the main character, Torajo, is a shonen manga protagonist with old-fashioned friendship, hard work, and growth. And since this film is an original story as a prequel, it can be enjoyed even if you have not seen the TV anime, and the action is so cool that it is a representative theatrical animation of the 2020s.