Welcome to Rock Bottom
A collection of films where the real villain isn’t a monster, alien, or serial killer: it’s addiction, obsession, and the slow spiral of self-destruction. From rockstars drowning in pills and applause, to Wall Street wolves swimming in Quaa
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A Star Is Born (2018)★★★★★A deeply emotional rise and fall romance about love, fame, and self destruction.
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The Wolf of Wall Street (2013)★★★★★ - 3
Burnt (2015)★★★★★ - 4
The Odyssey (2026)★★★★★If Dunkirk (2017) wore Greek mythology as its armor, this would be the result.
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Training Day (2001)★★★★★What a day! I spent most of Training Day confused about what the hell was actually happening, which somehow made the experience even better because I felt exactly like…
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Bohemian Rhapsody (2018)★★★★½ - 8
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Uncut Gems (2019)★★★★½Sa simula pa lang, may kadiri na agad. Ramdam ko na yung tension agad from the opening moments.
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Wall to Wall (2025)★★★★½Watching this film, I felt very lucky that I have financial freedom and I’m not stuck in a badly chosen investment vehicle, whether property or crypto.
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The Housemaid (2025)★★★★½Watching this a second time gives me a very different appreciation for how the film is built.
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Song Sung Blue (2025)★★★★½The film’s musical energy immediately pulls me into its lively, playful tone.
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American Gangster (2007)★★★★½Nothing flashy. Nothing gimmicky. Just good old fashioned storytelling by Ridley Scott.
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Room (2015)★★★★½Their room feels so cramped. I was under the impression that they were under experiment or that the world was already apocalyptic.
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The Substance (2024)★★★★½THE TERRIFYING POSSIBILITY THAT THE PERSON YOU CAN TRUST THE LEAST MIGHT BE YOURSELF.
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The Hangover (2009)★★★★ - 18
The Hangover Part II (2011)★★★★ - 19
The Hangover Part III (2013)★★★★ - 20
The Whale (2022)★★★★From the first frame, The Whale hides Charlie in shadows parang sinasabi agad: this is a man drowning in shame.
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Good Time (2017)★★★★Good Time is a relentless, anxiety driven experience that throws you straight into chaos and never lets up.
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First Blood (1982)★★★★First Blood is a grounded, physical action film that proves how effective practical filmmaking can be when paired with strong thematic weight.
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Babylon (2022)★★★★Nellie (Margot Robbie) and Manny’s (Diego Calva) conversation early on is immediately relatable.
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The Punisher: One Last Kill (2026)★★★★A depressed, sad, tired, and lonely Frank Castle was perfectly portrayed by Jon Bernthal.
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Pain Hustlers (2023)★★★½ - 27
We're the Millers (2013)★★★½ - 28
Spring Breakers (2012)★★★½ - 29
The Woman in the Yard (2025)★★★½The film uses circular anamorphic lenses, giving it a dreamy and unstable feel.
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Project X (2012)★★★ - 32
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Good Fortune (2025)★★★It honestly feels like Keanu Reeves just gate crashed into this production while on break from John Wick.
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Sound of Metal (2019)★★★The film turns sound into emotion. Instead of just watching a character lose hearing, it becomes more about control, denial, and learning to stop fighting reality.
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Ballad of a Small Player (2025)★★½Set design is colorful since Macau ang depicted setting, may pagka Wes Anderson yung vibe ng interiors.
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Steve (2025)★★½The first thing I noticed is the look. Circular bokeh lenses are used, film grain is very evident, and there are interchanging shots that feel like old film or…
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Cherry (2021)★★ - 40
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The Death of Robin Hood (2026)★½Another Logan (2017) kind of movie. follows an old, tired, and guilt ridden man who sees himself as nothing more than a monster because of the life he has lived.
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The Shining (1980)★½I actually watched this before back in college because I was reading the book and wanted some visuals in my head.
