carro815 Reviews

20,000 Species of Bees (2023)

The most talented 8-year-old actress

[8/10 · 20 January 2024]

Throughout the film, I grew increasingly amazed at the protagonist's acting - especially for an 8-year-old, she has an immense ability to convey deep emotions on a level I have not seen a child of that age do (at least not that I remember).

The movie itself was a bit of a surprise in the beginning, since I had not read the description and thought it would be a documentary about bees based on the title and picture at the festival I attended. Although very unsuitable for a morning screening considering the intense emotions and drama, it was an overall pleasant surprise that ingrained itself even deeper when I witnessed some of the audience crying and embracing one another after the screening. The film clearly speaks to what many can relate to in one way or another, and dramatizes this with a heart-throbbing achievement.

Lux Æterna (2019)

Interested with an unexpected turn

[6/10 · 10 February 2023]

This is the first Gaspar Noe film I watched and, for a first impression, I feel it may have been too intense with the flashing lights that almost gave me an epileptic seizure. Which may have been different on another day, perhaps without a hangover the experience is better. I am not usually a huge fan of films about making films, they often feel as though the director does puts too much focus on the film-making process and drama within, which is personal. However, this film in particular managed to keep a lot of its content open to interpretation, making it somewhat more relatable to the viewer. The beginning was much more easier to get into, while the rest evolved into an disturbingly unsettling art installation. When watching alone, making sure you are not the slightest bit epileptic unless you honestly enjoy the thrill of seizures.

Killer Klowns from Outer Space (1988)

Spectacular jouissance

[8/10 · 6 March 2019]

As this movie progressed, it continued to surprise me with its surreal horror scenes and doubtlessly real, exquisite costumes. One gets nostalgic watching the film, especially the well-composed intros with the untimely, 80s electronic music and neon-light video effects. I can definitely recommend watching this for anyone in the mood for a horror/comedy film!

Bu ken qu Guanyin (2013)

Both educating and strangely aesthetic

[6/10 · 1 January 2019]

The story was clear and easy to follow - neither too fast or slow paced, and the strange mix of traditional aesthetics and modern effects made it quite entertaining to watch. I watched this by accident as I was looking for a completely different film, but it was a pleasant surprise. Very educating in this way - Wen I was in China, I happened to get a gift with a picture of Avalokiteshvara on it, but had no idea what it was until I saw this film.