10sion Reviews

Without Remorse (II) (2021)

Poor

[4/10 · 2 June 2021]

• No anticipation (uninteresting characters, approach to theme, ending)
• Little conflict (weak villain, no hero/villain parallels)
• Somewhat engaging (more plot than story)
• Somewhat entertaining (nontraditional voice is refreshing)
• Boring production (editing, scenes lack atmosphere)

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• Super-genre expectations: Action
• My rating: 35%

I Care a Lot (2020)

So-so

[6/10 · 31 May 2021]

• Good anticipation (Characters, ending)
• Good conflict (Hero/villain parallels, satisfying pathway)
• Unengaging (Plot over story, unsatisfying shape)
• Very entertaining (Pike is convincing, González is sexy, fresh voice)
• Boring production (Music, editing, needed longer Pike/Wiest takes)

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• Super-genre expectations: Thriller
• My rating: 55%

The Great Gatsby (2013)

Good

[7/10 · 2 May 2021]

• Great anticipation (effective approach to characters, theme, ending)
• Great conflict (proper villain with parallels, satisfying pathway)
• Not engaging (more plot than story, unsatisfying shape choice)
• Very entertaining (non-linear approach, DiCaprio star power)
• Professional production (but musical cues miss, lacks long takes)

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• Super-genre expectations: Romance
• My rating: 70%

Crash (1996)

Good

[7/10 · 25 April 2021]

• Good anticipation (effective approach to theme and ending)
• Great conflict (wild like-minded characters with parallels)
• Very engaging (emotion and personality over plot and shape)
• Somewhat entertaining (peculiar message with violence/sex/language/blood)
• Boring production (editing and music didn't strike my fancy)

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• Super-genre expectations: Thriller
• My rating: 70%

John Wick (2014)

Good

[7/10 · 18 April 2021]

• Good anticipation (satisfying characters and theme)
• Good conflict (satisfying pathway and villain parallels)
• Somewhat engaging (more plot than story)
• Very entertaining (effective use of violence and gore / Reeves star power)
• Professional production (could have used longer takes and smaller musical cues)

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• Super-genre expectations: Action
• My rating: 70%

12 Monkeys (1995)

genre expectations: science fiction

[5/10 · 30 January 2021]

Anticipation 0 Conflict 1 Engagement 2 Entertainment 1 Production 1 Total 5

Ghost in the Shell (1995)

genre expectations: science fiction

[7/10 · 21 January 2021]

Anticipation 2 Conflict 1 Engagement 2 Entertainment 1 Production 1 Total 7

Batman (1989)

genre expectations: action

[7/10 · 15 January 2021]

Anticipation 0 Conflict 2 Engagement 2 Entertainment 2 Production 1 Total 7

A Christmas Carol (1951)

genre expectations: fantasy

[5/10 · 26 December 2020]

Anticipation 1 Conflict 2 Engagement 1 Entertainment 1 Production 0 Total 5

Life of Pi (2012)

genre expectations: life

[8/10 · 7 November 2020]

Anticipation 1 Conflict 2 Engagement 2 Entertainment 1 Production 2 Total 8

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003)

genre expectations: horror

[4/10 · 1 November 2020]

Anticipation 0 Conflict 1 Engagement 0 Entertainment 2 Production 1 Total 4

The Babadook (2014)

genre expectations: horror

[3/10 · 1 November 2020]

Anticipation 0 Conflict 1 Engagement 1 Entertainment 0 Production 1 Total 3

Inception (2010)

genre expectations: science fiction

[9/10 · 13 October 2020]

Anticipation 2 Conflict 2 Engagement 2 Entertainment 1 Production 2 Total 9

National Lampoon's European Vacation (1985)

genre expectations: life

[3/10 · 7 July 2020]

Anticipation 1 Conflict 1 Engagement 0 Entertainment 1 Production 0 Total 3

The Matrix (1999)

genre expectations: science fiction

[8/10 · 28 June 2020]

Anticipation 1 Conflict 1 Engagement 2 Entertainment 2 Production 2 Total 8

Superman (1978)

genre expectations: science fiction

[5/10 · 21 June 2020]

Anticipation 1 Conflict 1 Engagement 1 Entertainment 2 Production 0 Total 5

Hacksaw Ridge (2016)

genre expectations: war

[6/10 · 30 May 2020]

Anticipation 1 Conflict 2 Engagement 2 Entertainment 1 Production 0 Total 6

Prisoners (2013)

genre expectations: thriller

[5/10 · 29 April 2020]

Anticipation 0 Conflict 2 Engagement 1 Entertainment 1 Production 1 Total 5

Zombieland: Double Tap (2019)

genre expectations: horror

[5/10 · 27 April 2020]

Anticipation 0 Conflict 1 Engagement 1 Entertainment 2 Production 1 Total 5

Like Mike (2002)

genre expectations: sports

[3/10 · 16 April 2020]

Anticipation 0 Conflict 1 Engagement 1 Entertainment 1 Production 0 Total 3

The French Connection (1971)

genre expectations: action

[8/10 · 13 April 2020]

Anticipation 2 Conflict 2 Engagement 1 Entertainment 1 Production 2 Total 8

Forrest Gump (1994)

genre expectations: fantasy

[9/10 · 12 April 2020]

Anticipation 2 Conflict 1 Engagement 2 Entertainment 2 Production 2 Total 9

Gangs of New York (2002)

genre expectations: crime

[9/10 · 30 March 2020]

Anticipation 1 Conflict 2 Engagement 2 Entertainment 2 Production 2 Total 9

Aliens (1986)

genre expectations: science fiction

[7/10 · 11 March 2020]

Anticipation 1 Conflict 1 Engagement 1 Entertainment 2 Production 2 Total 7

Reservoir Dogs (1992)

genre expectations: crime

[9/10 · 2 January 2020]

Anticipation 2 Conflict 2 Engagement 1 Entertainment 2 Production 2 Total 9