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The Killer and the Wish on a Star

 Friday: Wish (2023)

       On the island where Asha lives everyone makes a wish when they turn 18. They give the wish to the king, Magnifico. Once a month Magnifico picks one wish to grant. Asha wants to get her 100 year old grandpa's wish picked. She tries to get a job as Magnifico's assistant, knowing she might have some say in what he picks. But she learns that he has other motives for his wish collecting and granting. Desperate to make it right Asha wishes on a star. The star comes down from the sky to her. It wants to help her take on Magnifico. I thought this movie was alright. I enjoyed it but it wasn't the best. I really enjoyed all the references to other Disney movies. Some are more obvious. It took me a while to realize her seven friends are a version of the seven dwarves. Well I got Dopey right away but didn't connect it was all of them till later.

Saturday: The Killer (2023)

     The killer is hired to assassinate a target. It goes wrong. He successfully makes it out without being caught. He makes it to his hideout only find out someone has broken in and attacked his girlfriend. In a fit of rage he tracks down everyone involved and takes them out. This movie was alright. It was very stylized. Most of the dialogue of the killer is voice over. Also to note the main character doesn't have a name, he's just called "the killer". Didn't want to give too much away so that's why the summary is short.

Sunday: Fist of Fury (1972)

     This is a Chinese film. Chen returns to his martial arts school after learning his master is dead. His death was suspicious. Members of a Japanese dojo come to the school and insult them. Chen's master taught them not to react to such insults. Chen finds this difficult in his grief. He goes to the dojo and beats up the best fighters. This further ignites the war between the two schools. Chen tries to defend the school while also seeking revenge for his master. I thought this movie was ok. I think it's just the style of the movie, but it was cheesy and some of the acting is over the top.

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