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Survival Thriller movie: "Society of the Snow" | Silver screen surge

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"Society of the Snow: A Gripping Tale of Survival and Humanity" 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌑 4/5 Intro:           "Society of the Snow" dives into the tragic events of Uruguayan Flight 571's crash in the Andes in 1972, bringing to life the gripping tale of 29 lives lost and the subsequent 72-day struggle for survival by a group of young rugby players. This movie, directed by Spanish filmmaker JA Bayona, stands out with its poignant dramatization that avoids sensationalism and explores the human experience amidst adversity. Smart Filmmaking Choices:          To maintain sensitivity, Bayona opts for relatively unknown Argentinian and Uruguayan actors instead of established stars, shifting the focus from individual performances to the dynamics of the group. Additionally, he ensures each victim is remembered by displaying their names and ages on screen as they succumb to various challenges in the harsh Andean conditions. Storytelling:           Based on Pablo Vierci's book, the n

"Rebel Moon — Part One: Child of Fire" | Silver screen surge

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"Rebel Moon — Part One: Child of Fire : A Mix of Cool Visuals and Borrowed Ideas"           Zack Snyder made a movie called "Rebel Moon," and here's what I think: it's a bit too much. The movie is supposed to be for teenagers, but it has some strange scenes that don't really fit. There are two times when someone tries to do something bad, and there's a weird and uncomfortable moment between a shirtless guy and an alien with lots of tentacles. Overall, the movie borrows a lot from other famous ones like "Star Wars," "Dune," "Lord of the Rings," and "Seven Samurai." It's like a mix of all these, which is cool, but also kind of expected because Zack Snyder has always talked about his inspirations.           The story happens in a faraway galaxy on a peaceful planet called Veldt. The people there just want to farm, but the Motherworld empire led by Admiral Atticus Noble wants their grain for the army. So, they