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Omg, that last paragraph-- thoughts on solely materialist conflict as a poor substitute for aesthetic intimacy in movies? That analysis could not be MORE up my alley. I feel so seen.😜 Many thanks, Fran🤣

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If Keanu seems tired of Wick what does he act like when he’s not tired of something? (Beautiful write up although I loved the film more than you did)

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I think he's quite lively in Matrix 4!!! The exhaustion of Wick is likely a tough balance but when put next to Yen there is a real lack of musicality to the work.

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Donnie Yen outshined everyone in this one for sure

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Love this review Fran. What are some other performances that are awful that teeters on great? Hanks in Elvis comes to mind and IMO is great

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That's a good question. Amber Heard in Magic Mike XXL, Kenneth Branagh in Tenet, Eddie Redmayne in The Good Nurse, Chloe Grace Moretz in Clouds of Sils Maria. These come to mind but anyone else is free to weigh in here.

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