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The chosen one
In the Goblet of Fire, the rules were given for the Triwizard tournament; one being over 17, adults can't add an underage wizard and no spell can be used. Not only was Harry Potter’s name added, he became the fourth contestant. Despite the rules, Harry Potter was forced to play.
By Jen Phillips3 years ago in Critique
The Godfather's Brilliance: A Critical Appreciation
"The Godfather" is a cinematic masterpiece. With impeccable casting, writing, and directing, the film's brilliance shines through. Marlon Brando and Al Pacino deliver exceptional performances, supported by an outstanding cast. Even in my critical eyes it's a perfect ten, as it flawlessly captures the essence of power, family, and crime.
By Brooklyn Damien3 years ago in Critique
Starry Night: A Critique
A testament to surrealism, The Starry Night holds perfect colors and staccato brush strokes distinctive to its creator. Each star's light reverberates against the blue. But, Starry Night, or Windy Eve? The work's title lacks credit to the iconic feature of the piece: its fluid, swirling sky. Nevertheless, a masterpiece.
By Abby Seber3 years ago in Critique
My Fair Lady
My Fair Lady is abuse, misogyny, and an alarming age gape all concealed in delightful musical numbers. Alas, despite these glaring flaws, it delights and warms the heart. Join Eliza, a poor flower girl, as she rises up in social ranking with the help of a berating phonetics professor, Henry.
By Laura Lann3 years ago in Critique
Dune Book Series
A true masterpiece, Dune can sometimes be confusing, shifting between multiple characters' points of view mingled with made-up jargon. However, these five books spanning fifteen thousand years are truly fascinating stories worth the thousand hours spent reading them. Warning: There is a bit of incest, but only for breeding purposes.
By Jessica Crane 3 years ago in Critique
Barbie Is Not A Masterpiece
In a world where blockbusters based on toys or other shiny pre-existing IPs rule the Cinelux, Barbie never takes itself seriously and even laughs and winks when it does. No Oscar bait here, but chances are the gold could have a pink lining this year, Thanks to Ms. America (Ferrera).
By Herman Wilkins3 years ago in Critique
Critique Challenge Critique. Top Story - August 2023.
50 words to critique whatever you want. A lesson in brevity. You can critique anything. novels, albums, movies, sculptures, paintings, online content, hats. No not hats. Unless it was a very famous hat. Then you could critique that hat.
By Paul Stewart3 years ago in Critique
Hocus Pocus
Spooky season is almost here, and what is it without Winnifred, Mary, and Sarah? The perfect blend of goofy and fun with iconic characters and just enough heart to put a spell on you forever. Gary and Penny Marshall are icing on the cake. But the sequel is absolute garbage.
By Natalie Gray3 years ago in Critique
Oppenheimer Is A Masterpiece
Beautiful but long masterwork teaming with career best from those on screen and off. The story of scientific ambition at odds with realpolitik deserves praise in almost every major category. The masterpiece gets in its' own way, heightening personal dramas that pale in comparison to theo-philisophical implications of nuclear war.
By Herman Wilkins3 years ago in Critique
