Eric Bakke
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I'm pretty easy to please.
- ReviewedPressureMay 29, 2026Went into this movie completely blind. All I knew was that it was a WW2 film. I was a little skeptical when I found out the main character was a meteorologist—that didn’t exactly scream excitement. But wow, was I wrong. This turned into a total stress bomb from beginning to end, which is exactly the kind of movie I love (think Whiplash, The Departed, Uncut Gems, etc.) Amazing story, great execution. Highly recommended.
- ReviewedEddingtonJuly 22, 2025Ari Aster has made some incredibly memorable—and deeply unsettling—films, but for me, Eddington is his most frightening. What’s more terrifying than being manipulated by misinformation and online influencers in the middle of a nightmarish pandemic? At first, I was frustrated by the film’s seemingly simplistic take on complex social issues we’re still debating today. But that, in a way, is the power of satire: it exaggerates in order to expose truths we might otherwise ignore. And good satire doesn’t just critique—it entertains and provokes thought. For the most part, I think Aster pulled that off with Eddington.
- ReviewedZack Snyder's Justice LeagueJuly 18, 2025Zack Snyder’s Justice League (2021) is still a bit of a mess—tonally uneven, bloated in places, and holy cow, there is so much slow motion. Honestly, it might be the most I’ve ever seen in a movie, and in a four-hour runtime, it really adds up. Still, it’s undeniably a major improvement over the 2017 theatrical release. The characters are more fleshed out, and the story is more cohesive Some of the added material feels unnecessary or indulgent—especially the extended epilogue—but it’s still kind of cool to see Snyder fully realize the film he originally set out to make. There’s something genuinely satisfying about watching a director finish what he started. Ultimately, I’m glad the fans got what they fought for, and I’m happy Snyder got to see his vision through. For anyone who was let down by the original cut, this version is definitely worth the watch.
- ReviewedJohn QJuly 16, 2025A fairly mediocre film, but it's elevated by one of Denzel Washington’s most powerful performances—especially in the near-final, heartbreaking scene with his son. It’s worth watching for him alone. I also fondly remember seeing this in the theatre, where the crowd shouted at Anne Heche’s character in frustration—which only added to the experience.
- ReviewedRocky IIJuly 10, 2025Rocky II isn’t bad—it’s just kind of stuck in a weird spot in the series. It doesn’t have the originality or raw emotion of the first Rocky, and it doesn’t hit the high-energy drama of Rocky III or IV. Stallone’s performance is solid, but it doesn’t feel as dialed-in as what he brought later in Rocky Balboa. The biggest issue? It drags. It’s not terrible, but way too much screen time is spent on Rocky's domestic issues. By the time we finally get to the big rematch with Apollo, the fight feels almost rushed—like the movie suddenly remembered, “Oh yeah, this is a boxing film.” It’s not top-tier Rocky, but it’s worth watching if you’re going through the series.
- ReviewedJurassic World: RebirthJuly 8, 2025It's a standard monster movie, which is disappointing for a franchise built on the wonder of dinosaurs. Instead of showcasing these prehistoric icons, the film pivots to Godzilla-style creatures—one of which even resembles the Rancor from Return of the Jedi. As with many monster flicks, the human characters are flat and forgettable, making it hard to stay invested. What a bummer.
