Moo Moo Movie Reviews

Probably the most authentic movie I have ever seen as it feels more like a documentary than a movie, despite all the characters being fictional. The premise is simple, two patrol cops work one of the most dangerous neighborhoods in LA. Things start to run afoul when they run into conflict with a Mexican cartel. The cinematography reflects this authenticity as Gyllenhaal's character uses a video camera to document what is happening for his film project. The movie is almost entirely done with a handheld camera creating an effect that immerses the viewer into the situation. Yet this technique also has pitfalls as it can be disorientating for the viewer as there are times where the shaky camera makes it hard to make out what is going on. The acting on both leads in this film is perfect as Gyllenhaal and Peña have amazing chemistry that allows for some great lines of dialogue. The two feel like real people and allows the viewer to witness what feels like a genuine brothe...

The 2005 war movie, based on a true story about the First Gulf War, is incredibly unique to others in its genre yet this may not be such a great thing. Unlike most war movies, this film takes the perspective of only one man and his first-hand experience in the war. It begins like every standard war movie yet as the movie progresses, the viewer begins to wonder where does this story lead to? We find at the very end that it leads to nothing, all of Swofford's toil and sweat were for nothing and in his words, "I never shot my rifle". In this movie's eyes, war is boring as hell and utterly pointless. Jake Gyllenhaal's acting outshines all of his fellow cast members in this movie yet even he isn't able to add flavor to this movie. He plays Swofford superbly with moments that are truly exceptional. One that comes to mind is a scene where Swofford has a mental breakdown an attacks his one his squadmates. The scene is riveting with a deranged look in Gyllenha...

One of my favorite movies of all time and a movie you must see before you die. It's a gritty and dark movie that doesn't pull any of its punches while still being able to maintain a sense of beauty. The movie takes on a topic not discussed nearly enough in modern media with the injustices faced against First Nations people. The movie begins with a raped First Nations woman found barefoot and 6 miles from civilization. An FBI agent (Olsen) is sent out to Wyoming to investigate and employ the help of a hunter (Renner) to track down those responsible. To start, the score is beautiful, utilizing First Nation hymns very subtly with a sort of whispering that is not eery but beautiful. Yet when things get intense as does the music. The score becomes jarring and makes situations incredibly tense. It's not jarring enough to pull you out of the moment but feels perfect where it is. The pacing in this movie is also excellent and the second act is masterfully done. The...

An American Beauty is a form of rose and is prone to rot under the surface while its petals stay pristine. The movie, American Beauty , begins by asking the viewer to take a "normal" American family and look closer. As we peer into the life of Lester, an average family man, we begin to notice the unhappiness that resides underneath the surface of his life. To start, Kevin Spacey is phenomenal in this role as his body language exemplifies his inner thoughts. He begins the movie with his back slouched and everything he does seems defeated. The cinematography also reflects this as one of the earlier scenes where Lester is talking to his boss is shot in a way that makes him look small. The cinematography is clever as it employs several different camera techniques to hint to the viewer what the underlying message is. For example, the movie begins and ends the same way with the camera zooming into Lester's neighborhood and then by the end zooming out. This highligh...

I, like many others my age, grew up with the Toy Story series, so when a new Toy Story was announced I was very skeptical. I believe that there was no way a new Toy Story was necessary as Toy Story 3  had perfectly ended the franchise, yet Toy Story 4 proved otherwise. It was the perfect cap to a perfect series as it revisited questions asked from the beginning and completed Woody's arc. I'll start from the beginning of the movie where the iconic song by Randy Newman, "You've got a friend in me", is played alongside the iconic clouds reminiscent of the first movie's beginning. This was the perfect start paralleling just how far Pixar's animation has come from 1995. With the updated visuals, the scene almost made me shed a tear. Speaking of visuals, this movie's animation is the best I have seen for some time. Its animation is familiar yet refreshing with details the make each character and environment feel authentic. The fabric and stitching ...

One of my favorite directors, Denis Villeneuve, directed this movie and with his other notable works, such as Blade Runner 2049  and Arrival , I decided it was time to check it out. This movie held up incredibly well compared to Villeneuve's other work with a performance by Jackman truly Oscar-worthy. This movie is best described as a slow burn, expertly keeping the audience on the edge of their seat while planting a seed of doubt in their head. The movie not only allows the audience to slowly connect the dots but reveals the twist in such a perfect way, never allowing the audience to get one step ahead. Even up to the end, I had no idea what would happen next. This movie is an exceptional thriller and I strongly recommend it to any fans of the genre. It could do more to push the medium but there is never a moment without tension. I found myself biting my nails the entire way through. I also like that the movie was strongly interconnected with very few loose ends, all the q...