Amanda Guarragi

1 month ago | candidxcinema.com | Amanda Guarragi

By: Amanda Guarragi“Our lives are the sum of our choices. And we cannot escape the past.” After thirty years of watching Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) accept his missions and running towards the next threat, his final reckoning is finally here. Or we can hope it’s his final mission. As a diehard Mission: Impossible fan, the franchise has consistently exceeded its predecessor to make this one of the best action franchises in history.

1 month ago | letterboxd.com | Christopher McQuarrie |Amanda Guarragi

★★★ The second they referenced Mission: Impossible 3 and integrated *that* it was all downhill from there for me. Full review here.

1 month ago | letterboxd.com | Jake Schreier |Amanda Guarragi

★★★★ I just want to hug Lewis Pullman. Florence Pugh is the shining beacon of charisma the MCU needs.

1 month ago | candidxcinema.com | Amanda Guarragi

By: Amanda Guarragi For the past two phases, Marvel has struggled with figuring out what the audience wants from their characters. The critical reception, excluding Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 and maybe even Spider-Man: No Way Home, has been tough to watch as a fan. But, as a critic, it’s warranted. Superhero conventions have, unfortunately, become formulaic. So it’s important to have well-choreographed action sequences and a compelling character-driven narrative to make a strong film.

2 months ago | letterboxd.com | Jacques Demy |Amanda Guarragi

★★★★ What a beautifully shot film. Every frame is gorgeous and pops with colour. I don’t think I’ll ever forget the pull away at the train station.