It is hard to review this film in a vacuum. I enjoyed the first movie and really loved the second one. I liked it so much that I found myself accidentally watching it and I just watched it all the way through instead of moving on.
This third movie, however, is so paint-by-numbers that the entire plot and story of the movie is predictable from start to finish, including the "twist". It's shocking, actually, that there was no creativity in…
This movie follows in the steps of movies like Cabin in the Woods, Tucker and Dale vs Evil, and Psycho Goreman. Even the recent Freaky. It's a loving tribute to the specific genre of horror film they are dealing with. I am loving this trend. It's nostalgia bait, sure, and it is speaking to me directly, fine; but the premise, the writing, and the acting are treated with loving care. Willy's Wonderland is no different
WW plays by an established…
Writing a review of this feels weird so I'll be brief. This all felt like a very real portrayal of portions of life in Shanghai. The rapid industrialization and subsequent wealth disparity are fairly realized while still keeping the film grounded and human enough. Some of the shots were simply incredible, especially at and around the house exterior. I grew to care about the characters enough to hope some of them get their comeuppance and some of them see the…
