Robert Rodriguez’s “Alita: Battle Angel” (2019)

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Directed by: Robert Rodriguez

Written by: James Cameron (screenplay by), Laeta Kalogridis (screenplay by)

Starring: Rosa Salazar, Christoph Waltz, Jennifer Connelly

1) Where is it on following the Bechdel Test: 5

2) Strength of the writing: 3

3) Strength of the directing: 5

4) Strength of the acting: 5

5) Strength of the cinematography: 5

6) Strength of the editing: 5

7) Strength of the sound design: 5

8) Strength of the production design: 5

9) Did I enjoy it? 5

10) Would I recommend it? 5

Score: 48/50

“A Quiet Place” (2018) by John Krasinski

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Directed by: John Krasinski

Written by: Bryan Woods (screenplay by), Scott Beck (screenplay by)

Starring: Emily Blunt, John Krasinski, Millicent Simmonds

1) Where is it on following the Bechdel Test: 5
2) Strength of the writing: 4
3) Strength of the directing: 5
4) Strength of the acting: 5
5) Strength of the cinematography: 5
6) Strength of the editing: 5
7) Strength of the sound design: 5
8) Strength of the production design: 5
9) Did I enjoy it? 5
10) Would I recommend it? 5
Score: 49/50

Netflix’s “Bird Box” (2018)

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Based on: “Bird Box” by Josh Malerman

Written by: Eric Heisserer

Directed by: Susanne Bier

Starring: Sandra Bullock, Trevante Rhodes, John Malkovich, Sarah Paulson, Jacki Weaver

 

1) Where is it on following the Bechdel Test: 5

2) Strength of the writing: 5

3) Strength of the directing: 5

4) Strength of the acting: 5

5) Strength of the cinematography: 5

6) Strength of the editing: 5

7) Strength of the sound design: 5

8) Strength of the production design: 5

9) Did I enjoy it?: 5

10) Would I recommend it? 5

Score: 50/50