Jeoffrey

An okay series with Lara Croft, but nothing that really grabbed me or sparked any strong emotions. To be fair, I’m not a huge expert on Lara Croft or the Tomb Raider games. I played a few of the older ones when I was younger, and they were fun, but nothing I felt the need to finish. Same goes for the newer trilogy—I played a bit at a friend’s place, enjoyed it, but didn’t feel hooked. And the live-action films? They were decent, though the main thing I remember is how sexy Angelina Jolie was as Lara. So, I’m coming at this as someone who knows the basics: Lara’s adventures are about parkour, puzzles, tombs, temples, ancient treasures, a bow, and her iconic dual pistols. And yeah, all that’s here. But whether it was the slow pacing or the simple story, I just kind of coasted through it. Something tells me in a year or two, I won’t have much to say about this series, or even remember this version of Lara all that well. The other issue is that the series feels like a continuation of something—maybe a game or a movie (which I barely remember either). It left me feeling a bit out of the loop. Here's a more natural, concise, and engaging rewrite of your review in English for Letterboxd: The struggles Lara faced didn’t really resonate with me. The story itself was solid, with plenty of myths, treasures, chase scenes, and a decent villain—plus that fun bit of "pseudo-history" in the style of Indiana Jones. But at no point did I actually fear for Lara’s safety, especially when she’s wielding a knife that defies physics and can stab into stone. The animation didn’t fully win me over either. It’s a mix of Japanese anime and traditional American style, like Kim Possible, but with a modern twist. While it’s not bad to look at, there’s room for improvement. Some scenes, like Lara sliding down a cliff, felt off, and the fight scenes weren’t always fluid, with some odd cuts here and there. Overall, I’d give the visuals—and the series—a 6/10. It’s decent, but definitely not the first thing that comes to mind when I think of Lara Croft.

A sweet and intriguing short that explores the question: "Can a robot understand the meaning of family?" I really liked the animation style and character design. The creators leaned heavily on "show, not tell," and the story was simple but effective. The world they built, along with its challenges, was compelling, and even after just a few minutes, I found myself wanting to know more—especially about the young robot girl. Will she keep her promise and make it back to the beach? This definitely deserves a continuation, maybe even a full series. 7.5/10

While Season 7 of My Hero Academia wasn’t perfect and had a few issues that bugged me, one thing’s for sure: this show knows how to deliver on its big moments. The way the side characters step up and turn the tide of battle, the emotional depth of key moments—it all gave me chills and even brought a tear or two. Here's a more natural, concise, and engaging rewrite of your review in English for Letterboxd: The start of the season felt a bit weak. The major events in the first few episodes seemed rushed and a bit forced, clearly there to set up the final confrontation and give the heroes a fighting chance. Kōhei Horikoshi built up his villains so well by the end of Season 6 that I couldn’t see how the heroes could possibly beat them, especially with society in chaos. That’s where Star and Stripe came in—her role was obvious: weaken the main villain and show he could be defeated. But she didn’t get enough screen time or development to make her fate hit as hard as, say, Himiko’s. It’s a shame because she was a really likable character in the short time we had with her. The (SPOILER in the link) traitor plotline also felt undercooked. It came out of nowhere, with hardly any build-up, aside from a brief mention in an earlier season that there must be a traitor... Even the resolution and capture felt a bit rushed, coming across as too convenient to set up the final confrontation. Himiko’s storyline only really clicked for me in the very last episode—up until then, I struggled to piece together what was going on. But these are minor gripes compared to how impressive it is that the creator manages to give attention to almost every character we’ve met over the course of seven seasons (and there are a lot of characters). That’s what I love, though. No one feels insignificant—everyone, whether hero or villain, is trying to contribute to the bigger picture. It makes the final battle all the more satisfying—unpredictable, constantly shifting, and playing out across multiple fronts... I absolutely loved how the balance of power kept shifting, with plans falling apart and both sides constantly having to adapt. The show really delivered on all the relationships and storylines it’s been building up, and it did so on an epic scale. There were so many standout themes, like how people—and even society—can change. The heroism was full of symbolism, all beautifully connected. The final parallel between All Might without powers and Midoriya, especially with the backstory of Toshinori and his mentor, was fantastic. There were plenty of other great moments too, from the Todoroki family drama to perspectives on love and even issues like racism against those with different appearances. It’s clear the creator knew exactly what he wanted to say, and honestly, his understanding of heroism feels deeper than anything Marvel has offered since the end of Endgame. The fights were thrilling, the atmosphere was incredible, the animation was great, and even the music was solid. So, while it wasn’t a flawless season, it was an amazing watch, and I can’t wait for the finale. 9.2/10