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Hans Zimmer & Friends: Diamonds in the Desert" is a combination of a concert report from Dubai in 2024, with short interviews with people who have influenced the work of this outstanding film music composer. Among the guests are Christopher Nolan, Dennis Villeneuve, and Jerry Bruckheimer, figures without whom Zimmer could not fully express his talent. The documentary lasts 2.5 hours, which is a very "epic" length, though it seems it could have been a bit shorter. Considering that the interviews add little to the overall theme (those who follow Zimmer's work will not be surprised), are brief, and visually look like phone recordings in a café, I would have preferred the director to focus 100% on the concert, which is interspersed with a few outdoor recordings for the title's needs. Here, the production shines, offering great editing, dynamics, and sound. I really enjoyed the performances of themes from Man of Steel, The Lion King, Gladiator, and The Dark Knight, which had a huge amount of "power." In summary, if you know Hans' music and the films it appeared in, I can't help but recommend it. It's a very nice thing, though not perfect.

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I haven't been so overwhelmed by the formula and freshness of a comic book-based film in a long time, but this one licks the comic through triple gold foil. Did I like it? Yes. Did something irritate me? Indeed. But in 10-15 years, this film will return to the internet on lists of the "TOP 10 most underrated movies ever." What is it? For me, it's a prison-courtroom drama drenched in a musical, addressing the mental issues of the protagonist, who causes a social sensation as an accidental symbol of rebellion. However, as an Arkham resident without makeup, he is dismissed and labeled a psycho deserving of the electric chair. This underlying, cynical play on the protagonist's emotions to wind him up and ignite him, creating the best version of himself in the process, is brilliantly executed - the hero's tragedy sometimes evokes a smile, sometimes consternation.

People hated the sequel because they didn't get an obvious continuation made for 200 million dollars. This sequel is precisely measured based on the ending of the first film, while also playing with the narrative through music. I recommend it because it's something totally different, ambitious (even hyper-ambitious), and devoid of the mannerisms of a typical blockbuster.

This movie is a kind of a blast from the past, when action movies like "Commando" or "Missing in Action" ruled the VHS rental stores. It has absolutely everything that fans of adult cinema appreciate and value - shootouts, swear words in the dialogues, simple motivations and quite good execution.

Liam Hemsworth may not be the king of acting, but he delivers a sufficiently interesting role to follow his fate with excitement on face. For me, it was a pleasant screening, although it lacks some clear and positive argument. It is a solid action movie in a modern edition, but without unnecessary corporate influences. It is worth watching, because such productions are basically not produced today.