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This is an example where it would be nice to be able to rate the seasons. I would rate the first 3 seasons higher than this. Each of the first 3 seasons had good characters, acting and story progression. The ending of the seasons had some dangling threads but had enough closure on things to feel satisfying. None of the first 3 seasons felt stretched. But season 4 felt very stretched. There were some interesting moments with the characters but the dialog seemed a bit off. Regarding the characters themselves, I was happy to see gay elements but felt that they weren't written in very well, especially with Will. I get what they were going for and they almost had the complicated relationships well enough but again, they were a bit off. I wasn't a fan of the upside down villain in this one. He was actually an interesting character while human but wasn't interesting in the upside down and it made the upside down even more confusing.
I felt that the lackluster nature of the season did not adequately support the far more massive cliffhangers in season 4. I really hope that season 5 is more absorbing the season 4 was.
Also, they have taken the series in a direction which might make it unresolvable. I hope that the series comes to a satisfying end but I fear that they may have gone too far or Netflix might not keep it long enough for a resolution. | 7 |
I did enjoy some of the fighting scenes and some of the special effects but thats the only thing this movie delievers on.
Everything else is just bad and generic. | 4 |
They could have shown more of village life . Jeetu as good as always | 8 |
I'm about half way through, and don't know WTF's going on. That's all I really have to say, but apparently I have to use up 150 characters. Almost there I think. | 5 |
Let me start by saying that I am a huge Harry Potter fan. I love the books and the movies. I would consider myself a "Potterhead". While this movie is entertaining, it lacks the layered complexity of the Harry Potter story. The reason why "Harry Potter" was (and still is) so immensely popular was because Harry himself follows the classic hero's journey. His parents died at the hands of a monster, his Aunt and Uncle mistreat him terribly, and he seems to have everything stacked against him. We, the readers and viewers, are emotionally invested in Harry. I found it hard to invest my emotion in Newt Scamander. The story line is very surface and while the movie is well done and I will watch the other movies in the series, I feel myself and other truly passionate Harry Potter fans just won't have the same reaction to the Fantastic Beasts movies and the characters and we did with the magical world of Harry Potter. | 6 |
A key problem with Rajkummar Rao films of late has been that the quality of the screenplay never quite matches up to the quality of Rajkummar's performance in the film. I have always felt that Rajkummar pays more attention to how well his role has been written, the main storyline of the film has never really concerned him that much, which often leads to disappointment because he is such a good actor but hasn't made it big yet because his movies rarely receive appreciation from the audience. Thankfully, "Monica, O My Darling" does not fall under that category, as this time Rajkummar decided to go for a movie that has such a good screenplay, that even his performance couldn't match up to its quality.
Vasan Bala gave us a pleasant surprise with Mard Ko Dard Nahin Hota (2018), a movie that was genuinely different and with this film he has proven that it wasn't a fluke, he truly has the potential to do wonders in the Indian Film Industry. Vasan Bala deserves appreciation for touching a genre that rarely interests Indian filmmakers, dark comedy. Suspense thrillers and murder mysteries have completely disappeared from the Indian movie scenario, thanks to the absence of Abbas - Mastan and rise in popularity of television shows like Crime Patrol; so to see a movie like this felt like experiencing a breath of fresh air and meeting a long lost friend.
The first twist did not surprise me as it was quite evident, but this movie has so many twists up it's sleeve that quite a few of them are guaranteed to catch you off guard. The runtime of the film is just over two hours, but you don't feel it as the screenplay remains exciting and entertaining throughout the film. This is not the kind of film where the protagonists are the good guys or heroic figures with the potential to inspire a generation; this movie lets you know right at the beginning that a moral compass does not exist in the life of these characters. We are used to watching movies with heroes and villains, but this film only has grey characters; a bold and admirable move because of the rarity and unpredictability associated with it.
This movie has a strong ensemble cast where almost every single actor and actress has performed brilliantly. Rajkummar Rao was as usual fantastic in his role of Jayant, but it would be extremely unfair to call his performance as the best one of the film. Every time I see Huma Qureshi in a film, I can't help but think that the film industry could not fully utilize her potential as an actress. It may come across as harsh, but it is the truth that overweight actresses always find it difficult to get work. Huma completely owned the role of Monica and nailed every single scene perfectly. Sukant Goel is such an underrated actor and I really hope he gets more opportunities, because his YouTube videos indicate that he is capable of doing much more than the kind of roles he is being offered. Bagavathi Perumal was fantastic as Arvind; he may have had a small supporting role but just by watching his expressions one could tell that he is an exceptional talent. Despite being the son of two prolific actors, Sikander Kher has never really been considered a good actor, but he has had a complete transformation in the last few years, and now he ensures that you remember his performance after finishing the film. Radhika Apte to this film is what Gulshan Devaiah was to ; it's an absolute knockout of a performance. Every single scene of hers put a smile on my face.
Achint Thakkar has made a fabulous debut in movies with this film. The music of the film is similar to the kind of songs heard in the 1970's and 80's, but every single one of them is an original. 'Yeh Ek Zindagi' feels like an Asha Bhosle song and 'Farsh Pe Khade' will make you feel as if you are watching a Farooq Shaikh film from the 80's. Music has been used very creatively in the film and it adds a unique flavour to every single scene.
Since it's a fictional film made purely for entertainment, the viewer must be prepared to suspend their disbelief in a few scenes and if you manage to do that, this movie will take you on a delightful journey filled with unexpected surprises. This one's not to be missed! | 8 |
Using abusive hindi words from world class actors will not save this show from the absolute trash of a storyline. Who the hell has written this? ...Dont you guys read what you write or after watching the complete series how can you let it release? The 8.9 rating is completely bought. People who like this show are depressed people. Cant believe what a vomit tv show this is. Please ban this. The writer should be put behing bahr and Anurag Kashyap should be sent to mental asylum | 2 |
I love a musical, the old ones being the best. I watched this movie with great expectation, I heard it was great. Well, what a load of rubbish, the music was forgettable, the dancing was basic to say the least, the story was nothing special and the ending was disappointing. | 1 |
Who doesn't love a good sequel.. I sure do.. except.. for when they butcher it.. this was a highly anticipated sequel that was a disaster.. the first film was priceless this though was dreadful at times.. the first 1hr and 10 mins was as slow and as boring as it gets.. I almost stopped watching.. why it does seem to pick up the last hour, it's not enough to save it, it tries to recapture the magic of the first but fails miserably.. I must say the last hour is fantastic.. but again the first hour kills, what could of been a good movie..
Katheryn Hann was utterly annoying.. Madelyn Cline was terrible.. and clearly isn't a great actress.. clearly hired for her looks.. Daniel Craig much like his original portrayal was brilliant, I was also impressed by Janelle Monae, who was great, in fact outstanding.. The movie I will say is horrible at times.. the last hour would be a movie I could recommend.. however.. the first hour just kills it.. if you insist, On watching it, I'd suggest watching this first then the original.. Do not watch the original first.. as it will highlight just how bad this is.. if you've seen the first.. well good luck lasting the whole movie.. I'd suggest watching till they get to the island.. then fast forwarding till about hour into it..
If you cut out the first 1hr or so you'd have a great movie. But by then your over the film. | 5 |
The Guardian review para-titled "Nothing Nowhere Over a Long Period of Time", remains the most accurate review I have come across to date on this colossal waste of time, unless you actually read the plot synopsis that contains "insane adventure" and "other universes" and then still proceeded to watch two hours and twenty minutes of gen Z hyper nonsense.
This failed attempt at inspirational movie making from an industry largely bereft of an original thought, will no doubt feed the coffers of its producers, by those still caught up in over-hyped media messaging, delusional story lines, and possibly kaleidoscopes.
Gen Z Oscar bait if ever there was one. | 2 |
Pure example of humanit. Don't have any religion for terrorists. In acting SRK deserves national Award for this performance. If you are SRK haters you Don't see this film. Because after see this film you will be a fan of SRK. | 10 |
Not the worst movie Tarantino ever made. That "honor" goes to either The Hateful Eight or Death Proof.
Thankfully, it's not as self-indulgent and boring as either of those. This is a pretty average and mildly amusing What-if scenario.
What if the Manson Family group picked the wrong house? It's an interesting thought, if you're a teenager or in your 20s entertaining your fantasy. Not something you'd expect from a filmmaker pushing 60. Tarantino's humor is, unfortunately, still juvenile and he hasn't grown much since Kill Bill. Although I did chuckle here and there. Performances are great across the board and I wouldn't expect any less from such a cast.
As for where it ranks? It's his best movie since the first Kill Bill. | 6 |
Noisy and lack of fun. Characters are as thin as paper, and the visual effects are confusing and lack new ideas. | 3 |
It's simply amazing every actor played his or her role perfectly. | 10 |
I wish people would stop overhyping everything that comes out of Marvel. This show was interesting, but it quickly falls apart. The high quality days of Marvel are quickly coming to an end. | 1 |
Definitely a downgrade from first film, the second Knives Out is a convoluted commercial and product placement extravaganza to the point that it may not be an actual film. It may rather be seen as a two hours and a half advertisement of celebrity actors, high paying brands, exacerbated color, the Greek islands and a plot that manages to give you a headache. So quickly moves the director of this story that one feels he underestimates his audience by fearing to bore them if he applies actual film craft to his actors and plot. The antics of Benoit Le Blanc played by Daniel Craig of course saves this production from been actually almost unwatchable. We hope that with a third Knives Out the franchise will return to actual film making that is as enjoyable and funny as the first. | 5 |
Ratsasan is no doubt one of the best movies on psycho thriller ever.Even Hollywood movies are no where close to this in terms of this genre. Totally insane movie go watch it Mindblowing. Twists and turns will keep you hook on the seat. Just the ending was not that good as expected. But totally worth it. | 10 |
Fun ride but thats all their is to it could have been much more but the makers play it safe by doing what they did in the first film Tom hardy is great once again his chemistry with venom is best thing in this film. | 5 |
The thing I liked most about the movie is the pacing especially in the first half it peaks when it ties to be a crime thriller in a primary comedy mode not the other way around the crime aspect is good but not that good that it can carry the movie that's why I felt a bit underwhelmed at the end. But aside some later parts whole movie I can't take my eyes off brilliantly engaging story writing with awesome use of the background music
FAVOURITE CHARACTER :: Johnny (although Nishikant is pretty close)not to mention hat Radhika Apte role was pretty refreshing FAVOURITE MOMENT :: All situational comedy with background music just awesome. | 8 |
The acting from Adam Sandler in particular, but all of the cast in Uncut Gems is good with the story they had to work with.
As a dark commentary on greed, this movie only has one speed... chaotic. And while I believe it is the intent to show the chaotic world of the main character, with no change in tempo and little story or character development this movie turns into a 2 hour scream fest with sprinkling of over the top gore for the material.
The concept is there, but very poor execution of script and filmmaking by the saddle brothers. | 4 |
This had the potential to be one of the greatest TV shows in the last decade, sadly it fell off short.
The plot is genius, casting is on point (Mads Mikkelsen pulled off my second favorite performance on TV ever), but it gets boring every season. Especially in the middle. Only gets heated in the first and last few episode of each season.
I think this would've been an all time great mini series if each season would've consisted of 3 or 4 episodes.
Ending is GREAT.
7/10. | 7 |
In fact, I watched this with interest, a very interesting theme, great special effects, visually well done, the actors do their job well, even the sound is pretty well done. This is science fiction wit adventure and some action. At the end, it was as if they got a little lost in the creation of the whole series, so it was as if they didn't know what to do next. All in all a good time killer! | 7 |
From the start this movie was overwhelming in the worst way possible. Everyone talking over each other, I can't imagine being the person who has to make those subtitles. I will say that I can tell a lot of people will love this movie but I am definitely not one of them. Adam Sandler felt only slightly different then what I've seen him play in his comedic roles, just chaotic. This role feels like it was written for him. The movie ended with me having so many questions about how things wrapped up. To anyone with anxiety, I do not recommend this movie. It was a very stressful suspense. | 3 |
Great characters. Great chemistry. When i first watched this I was in a mood of somewhere along the lines of "I need to start watching some newer shows and take a break from catching up on the classics that I haven't seen yet (ie currently on 3rd season of Simpsons)" The overall writing is quite clever. I'll be shocked if this show doesn't get a second season. On the other hand, I will be shocked if Parks and Rec gets a third season.
When I first saw the stupid NBC promos calling it "its like the breakfast club.. without the breakfast" - my reaction was basically: - stupid, stupid, stupid NBC. But then again I also feel sorry for the guy who also has to make jimmy failon seem interesting.
Anyway - if you don't like some of the characters at the beginning of the show you will once the season moves along when they actually have their own special "moments" or even episodes about them.
This is a show that has great writing, maybe not top quality but better than the mess that Heroes is in and keeps the humor going unlike Parks And Rec.
I don't like to watch it live but thats cause I hate commercials and want to watch it at like 2 or 3am when I'm working on homework (night owl) if I want to. I could said I could easily watch this through various means of the internet, which shall remain nameless, but I like watching it on the tele most of the time.
And now after having woken up, time for a live Chelsea game. | 8 |
It's not terrible, just another lazy blockbuster. Casting Robert Downey as Holmes isn't a bad idea. And reminding audiences that Holmes wasn't entirely cerebral, that he was an accomplished boxer, is a legitimate way of broadening his character and his appeal. But Downey isn't a natural Holmes. He needs foils to bring out his edge or he seems too playful, too Wildian. The foils provided are not up to the job and the result is a lazy, disappointing film. It looks wonderful. Its re-creation of late Victorian London is convincing without being too realistically grimy. Very Hollywood but it works. The plot is adequate without ever challenging its intended audience. The problems lie in a script so anodyne that even Mark Strong can't overcome the villain's cardboard cutout qualities, in two crucial casting errors and finally in the over-reliance on action, for which read fight, scenes. Jude Law is much, much too bland as Watson. There's not enough contrast with Holmes. He's neither sufficiently irritating nor sufficiently irritated and it denies Downey's Holmes a proper frame. The result is a sort of buddy movie. Those issues pale into insignificance when we come to the casting of Rachel McAdams as Irene Adler. Who in God's name thought this was a good idea? McAdams is a good little actress and cast as a pretty little housemaid on the make, she might have done a decent job. But as Irene Adler, a woman smart enough and tough enough to thrive in that world, with an intellect to match Holmes' and a strength of character to make her irresistible to him? You've got to be kidding. All of which is probably why there are so many fight scenes. Without those, even the intended audience might notice the flaws. If you have a brain, don't waste your time on this. Watch BBC TV's recent Sherlock instead and see how it should be done. There are six of those, each one a feature length episode and the sixth is even better than the first. | 5 |
Inception is the first movie nominated for Best Picture that I hated on. It's not all that.
My biggest problem was that they couldn't get me to care about the relationship between Leonardo DiCaprio, his wife and his child, which was suppose to be Dom Cobb(DiCaprio character) biggest motivation. I could care less for any of the characters, I wasn't emotionally invested at all.
This isn't the first time Christopher Nolan tried to take Film Art concepts and commercialize it. This is an attempt at making a surrealism commercial. The problem with trying to make a surreal movie for the general public is that you have to make it understandable to the masses. The dreams in the movie was too orderly. Surrealist films like, Un Chien Andalou, are chaotic like dreams.
Big visuals and action sequences aren't enough anymore, if you can't get me care about what drives the story, you're going to lose me. | 7 |
I had great expectations for this movie, especially cause it won so many awards. But seriously, what a disappointment.
It contains nothing but beautiful images from above, which is the only plus I can think of. The story, if there ever was one is so thin that I really couldn't care less what happened in the end to any of the 3 characters.
The awards this movies received must have been bought and paid for.
I would not recommend any one to spend any of their hard earned money for this movie. Their money would be much better spend at some real NASA showcase or Discovery program about space. | 2 |
Game-to-movie adaptations are hit and miss, and mostly miss, but given the first episode it seems that they have hired great actors who are working off of a good script and have good direction.
I knew the story from the game, so I did view with some expectations. Those expectations have been fulfilled and it seems like this is going to be a pretty faithful adaptation to the video game in a way that actually expands the story beyond the game. In my view, this is generally what's necessary for good video game movie adaptations.
I'm definitely going to keep watching, and I'm gonna go out on a limb and say I think HBO has a winner here. | 3 |
Insanity and utter genius are so closely related that it is sometimes difficult to see where one ends and the other begins. John Nash was clearly both.
Nash thought he would be able to "solve the problem," and find a form of cure for his disorder. But clearly if he was to medicate, he'd lose his gift. I agree with Nash: the gift is better to accept with the insanity then to accept the cure and lose the gift.
I truly expected this movie to be a "spy" movie. And as one other reviewer has pointed out, this isn't, and yet in a way is a spy movie. Albeit the spooks are only in Nash's mind.
I recommend this film to anyone, including those who don't like Russell Crowe. Make no mistake, I disliked Gladiator, but this is different and shows range and emotion. Now, I can say that I don't dislike Crowe, but rather had a distaste for Gladiator.
If you liked this film, do yourself a favor and go rent "Pi," these movies compliment each other and are worthy of being seen.
Out of 10, I give "A Beautiful Mind" a 6, marking it as a superior product. | 6 |
So i will go ahead and say that i believe the overarching story line and the acting is fantastic from the entire cast, however (I know I will be hated for this) but I think Jonathan Major's acting was completely overrated. Especially when he plays Victor timely. Ke Huy Quan was by far the superior actor next to tom Hiddleston. He came out of nowhere and brought OB to life. Lets not forget Gugu Mbatha Raw who is a powerhouse. Owen Wilson, against type who brings this human feeling to Mobius, grey hair an all. And really brought In my mind this should be "He who never remained and was fired last minute". # not doing abuse symbols here cause that's the copout. | 8 |
WIth how this movie was portrayed I felt there was a huge let down. Yes, in the end, it was an overall good movie. But was equal or better than the hype? Not even close. It did effectively create a situation that caused our main hero have to make a decision that was plausible and a situation that many people in real life must make. But at the same time there was a feeling of 'we knew that it wasn't going to happen' throughout the movie. Defeating the credibility of the movie. Out of all the Mission Impossible sequels I enjoyed this one the best but it still feel into the sequel tropes and the directors decided to make the action and 'intensity' of the movie the forefront of the movie instead of storyline and character development, which in the end would have made this movie epic. The 'enemy' of this movie was one dimensional at best, and if we are honest with each other, then we would admit that the 'enemy' definitively is the equal of the protagonist, if not their superior. Movies done correctly have proved this time and time again. I | 6 |
Zero character development and infinitely too long. The acting was mediocre. A few good special effects. I don't understand the high ratings. | 5 |
The movie is a mindless action-fest that lacks any sense of plot, character development, or originality. The movie follows John Wick, the legendary assassin, as he tries to escape from the wrath of the High Table, a mysterious organization that controls the underworld. Along the way, he faces countless enemies and allies, but none of them have any depth or personality. The fight scenes are repetitive, unrealistic, and boring, and the dialogue is cheesy and clichéd. The movie tries to be edgy and cool, but it only succeeds in being annoying and headache-inducing. The movie has no tension, no emotion, and no surprises. It is a bland and predictable spectacle that does not respect the intelligence or the taste of the audience. John Wick 4 is a waste of time and money, and a disservice to the fans of the franchise. I give it 2 out of 10 stars. | 2 |
What If...? Is a show about ruining the MCU. Ive never written a review, but I have loved every entry in this universe, before this Captain Marvel was my least favorite but I at least had positive things to say about it. This show by far takes the place for worst entry in the MCU, and how it got a season 2, nevertheless a 7 on here is lost on me. Every single episode in this besides the first has been about showing us that the heroes were either bad people that the Galaxy would be better off without, or that they're weak. In episode 2 we saw how the Galaxy would be better off without star lord, 3 was showing us that one guy can destroy the Avengers in one day by himself, 4 was showing that strange is not only insane, but weaker than himself, 5 was showing that the heroes never even stood a chance against simple literal zombies, 6 was about how Tony stark is a horrible good for nothing racist(?), 7 was showing that without Loki Thor is VERY dumb for some reason, and 8 and 9 was showing how easy it would be to beat Thanos. This whole show has been without question the worst thing to ever happen to the marvel cinematic universe. The only compliment I have is the great animation. I understand some of these are from the comics but that doesn't change anything. The idea that the heroes are only good enough to save people because they're lucky, isn't very heroic to me, it just shows that they're nothing special, they're just dudes in tights. | 5 |
My god I love this show! It has been my favourite show for 2 years now and continues to amaze me how they did this masterpiece and created so many new and clever plot ideas!
I think a lot of people have only watched the first couple episodes and just stopped watching it. But that is understandable because those first few episodes aren't amazing but if you give it a chance because the last fifteen episodes are mostly great and it has lots of brilliant stories that are brought back later to finish the story arks of those characters from it giving us a season with a rocky start but pretty good overall.
Now, Season 2. It brought a pretty good start with the first few episodes were good but I found them slightly forgettable but makes up for that when they expand on some of the characters origin story and when the series gets to its halfway point it becomes AMAZING! It brings in one of their most creative ideas and continues to expand on that into the next two season.! The only problem is that it couldn't decide weather it wanted to be funny or dark.
Which brings us into season three. Really this season felt like a repeat of season two although it had different villains and story's. It also was much darker than the last two seasons. The main villain was very compelling and his goal was a bit more ambitious and evil than the villains in the last two seasons. All together it was very good but it could have been a bit more original.
Season 4 was AMAZING almost all the way through. The first half Felt, like a lot of these seasons, slightly lacklustre competed to the rest. This is because of its villain. I never liked them and their origin story is not great. But then you get to the second half and it is brilliant. Some of the most original ideas and story lines I have ever seen with a wholesome but sad ending.
Season five. Season five starts just after season 4 left off... Well kinda... This season I didn't think was too original but I still enjoyed it very much! From beginning to end this season was great and I don't have anything bad about this really. It brought in a new concept that I loved and I think should have been done in other franchises or series. It also gave us a superb ending because creators thought it would be the last season. I overall loved this season and think it is probably my favourite season overall.
Season 6. This season is probably my least favourite season but I don't know why. I think the story is very original and the villain is not bad. It found a way to mess with our emotions and make us want more. I think though that it should have been longer since it is the shortest season so far. Also it's ending wasn't great and felt very rushed.
I haven't watched the last season yet but I hope to watch it soon! Hope it meets up to the standards of all the others. | 9 |
I was really excited to watch this movie. When I started watching I was very disappointed that there were subtitles. It's hard for me to really view The characters and action While trying to read subtitles. Hopefully one day It will be dubbed in English. I know that my take a way from the movie for many but it makes a lot easier for me to enjoy it even if the lips aren't synced perfectly to the words. If they can sync English to old movies like Godzilla and Mothra they can certainly sync English to this movie. | 3 |
What a Authentic Acting by Karthi. Best Thriller and What a Masterpiece!!! Incredibly Brilliant! | 10 |
My husband and I watched all three seasons recently and enjoyed it mostly. Season 1 was definitely the best out of the 3. I loved the three main characters but I have to say that in season 3 when Seth Rogan arrives on the scene... standing O. I've watched a lot of his work... and if you ever read this Seth, this was your finest work to date 😂😂
The whole show was funny and clever. Great stuff. Bummed it's over | 7 |
If I could describe "Kung Fu Panda 2" in two words, they would be: Amazingly kick-ass. I was really in awe during all the fighting scenes. All of the action scenes (and when I say 'all', I mean ALL) were superb. They were easily the best part of this sequel.
In "Kung Fu Panda 2", viewers are introduced to a new evil villain who is bent on controlling all of China. Po, along with the Furious Five, are set on defending the Valley of Peace from this menacing peacock who has created a very powerful weapon.
Aside from the action and hilarity this sequel has, viewers now get to see the background of Po and how he came to be. That was a nice touch. The emotional impact was great and quite rare when we talk about films made by DreamWorks.
This sequel will leave you satisfied, but still wanting more. When it comes to sequels, it's either a surefire hit or a sad, sad miss. Thankfully, Po and his friends did not disappoint with this film, although the original was still better. The first film was a lot funnier and had more continuity. This second film lacked those. But hey, the action scenes were excellent! I will still be hopefully waiting for a third installment to this series.
Viewed on: June 12, 2011 | 7 |
From what I've seen of this show, it is nothing short of amazing. The cast is great, the acting is great, and overall the show is a masterpiece. Each episode raising the bar for the next, and each episode fulfilling it's expectations. An amazing show, and one of my favorite's definitely. It is an extremely accurate adaption from the video game, and I'm very happy with how this show does good work for one of the best video game series ever made. I'm very excited for the releases of the new episodes, and I expect that they will be just as good as the ones that came before them. Absolutely phenomenal show. | 6 |
Avatar: The Last Airbender has to be my favorite animated show on television. Its been a while since something this awesome has come up!
The storyline is great! They have all these twists and turns that will keep you on your toes about what might happen. It just gets you so in to it. Then the character development is also nicely done. Due to the more natural time span of the show, you can really see these characters open up and flourish after certain events. And there's the Comedy. Its not overdone! Its so well placed, and not very stressed, that you just cant help but feel thankful for it. Its not like those shows where something funny comes up every few seconds and you soon get tired of it. A:TLA isn't like that at all.
Now, the animation style is what initially got me in to this show. I saw the first commercial and was like "Wow. That looks awesome. Wonder if the story is any good!" and I wasn't disappointed. Sometiems I'll watch an episode just so I can admire the style. They put so much work and detail, even into the backgrounds and the setting, that its almost impossible to miss or not enjoy at least a bit.
10/10.. for pure awesomeness. | 10 |
This movie is a cinematic catastrophe that leaves viewers questioning the very fabric of reality. This film takes a seemingly interesting concept and turns it into an excruciatingly tiresome and overhyped ordeal that I wouldn't wish upon my worst enemy.
First and foremost, the titular character, barbie, is an annoying and grating presence from the moment she graces the screen. Her incessant whining, exaggerated emotions, and dramatic outbursts quickly wear out their welcome. It's like watching a never-ending loop of a soap opera with no redeeming qualities. Barbie's character is not only unrelatable but also unbearable, making it impossible to invest any emotional connection with her.
The premise of a doll coming to life and entering the real world could have been intriguing, but it's executed with such carelessness and lack of creativity that it falls flat. Instead of exploring the endless possibilities of this concept, the movie opts for mind-numbing clichés and uninspired gags. It's as if the writers couldn't be bothered to put any effort into crafting a compelling narrative.
The film's overhyped marketing and anticipation only serve to underscore its crushing disappointment. It's as if the marketing team desperately tried to make a silk purse out of a sow's ear, and the result is a movie that leaves you wondering if you could have spent those precious hours doing something more worthwhile, this movie is a regrettable waste of time and money. Its annoying and one-dimensional protagonist, coupled with a lackluster plot and sluggish pacing, make it a forgettable cinematic experience. I strongly advise against watching this film and suggest looking elsewhere for more fulfilling and entertaining movie options. | 1 |
I'm going to review this as if its definitely single season show, which looks likely at the moment, so post my review against the main page, rather than against the last episode. I'm going to talk a little about expectation vs. reality in this review but if you're the sort of person just looking for quick notes - I liked this, it's good.
In suburban New Jersey, a town has become locked behind a forcefield. The investigating S.W.O.R.D team, including Monica Rambeau (Teyonah Parris) and Darcy (Kat Dennings) are confounded to discover that inside, a re-enactment of several classic sitcoms are taking place featuring Wanda Maximoff (Elizabeth Olsen) and even more bizarrely, her lover, the now dead synthezoid Vision (Paul Bettany).
I don't think anything I'm going to say in this review is particularly revolutionary. Covid cost us a year of Marvel content and "Far from Home" felt like a lifetime ago, so I was very ready for "Wandavision" to arrive and just the Marvel logo was enough to give me a charge. The first couple of epsiodes were fine, both parody/homages to classic sitcoms of the 50's such as the "Dick Van Dyke show" but with an undercurrent that something was 'wrong' - it begins to pick up from the 3rd episode onwards, when we learn more about life outside of Westview. From there the revelations come thick and fast as the show reveals it's secrets. The performances, particularly from the two leads are great. They've only had a few moments previously to sell us on their relationship, but it's always been done very well and the depths of the losses that Wanda has endured really come to play across the run. The twists, returns and surprises that we got across the run are great and I really hope that we see several of the supporting characters in the show featuring more in the MCU going forward - as seems likely.
A bit of time has passed since the finale now, as I write this review, and I've had a bit of time to think on any . . . underwhelming . . . feelings I might have felt at the conclusion, as certain suggested character cameos or potential plot moments didn't come to fruition. I do have some remaining issues with it, that the ending sold Monica Rambeau a bit short and that Marvel continues to have an issue with characters staying dead, but the idea that I'm disappointed that Reed Richards, for example, doesn't show up is a failing of me, rather than the show.
It was, on the whole, great. Clever, emotional and funny. Roll on "Falcon and The Winter's Soldier" | 8 |
Full marks for direction, cinematography and editing. The soundtrack is 'Meh', doesn't leave an impact except for the 'O Babuji' song. The film is quirky and weirdly random but thoroughly enjoyable for the most part. Performances are top notch and yes - Aditya Roy Kapoor can act. Watch him in this film. Anurag Basu's passion for cinema is very evident in this painstakingly crafted and beautifully shot film. | 8 |
Main actress/actor (whatever) seems to be made out of wood but the story seems quite compelling. Only on episode 3 but I like the way it's going. as ever watch it and give it a review. | 7 |
In starting it looks like the 100.. starting slowly..but its good to watch.. | 8 |
The movie has some really profound messages very subtly portrayed in various scenes, making us think harder, making us uncomfortable about exclusion and discrimination. Great food for thought for all privileged folks to reflect about where we are as a society and how much more still needs to be done to create better level playing fields. Kudos to the film maker! | 10 |
Eric Stonestreet is the best part of this show! Always laughing when he is on screen! | 7 |
I usually don't right reviews on here but you need to watch this | 10 |
Alongside Apocalypse Now and Dunkirk, this is a very visually stunning war film, but much better than the latter of those two. Probably my third favourite film in the genre (behind Apocalypse Now and The Deer Hunter).
There's not much I can fault this film on, other than a few small nitpicks about occasional conveniences that just so happen to pan out for the main character and some of the people he encounters. While it never crossed over into propaganda territory, I do think the German soldiers were excessively written as savages. It could have been to the movie's benefit to have at least one scene that humanizes BOTH sides of the war.
The film can also drag in some scenes, with lots of lingering shots that look fantastic but could be a nuisance on repeat viewings. And that's just it. The best element of the film is that the whole thing is practically one long lingering shot, and this can also, intermittently, be seen as its weakness. But this is all just nitpicking. While I might have spent a lot of time writing about the negatives, this shouldn't take away from the fact that if you've ever enjoyed a war movie, then this is a must-see.
It's very immersive, largely due to the cinematography, but even the conversations that characters have in the more mellow moments feel quite realistic. While the plot isn't particularly a point of interest, you do grow to care about some of the characters. 2014's Birdman did a similar thing with the "one-shot" aesthetic, and while I enjoyed the characters and themes of that film more than 1917, it's 1917 that I think has a more justified and immersive usage of the style.
7/10. | 7 |
A fairly weak story padded out with the hope it would draw the audience in but unltimately leaves you feeling that it was predictable and too long. In some ways reminds my of Lawrence of Arabia in that it is long on cinema but not that much actually happens and consequently I think many will find their attention wandering with looks at the clock. | 5 |
First season was an easy 8/10 but afterwards, it was going downhill from there... Not much in character development, some got even detestable towards the end fo the series. More of the same, nothing is at stake no one of interest and part of the main plot ever dies, everithing works out for the heroes, same old same old... | 4 |
I was very scared to even watch this and righty so. This show is another step down on the glory days of the MCU. Again, there have been multiple character assassinations. Bucky, Sam and Carter, they have not been the same, and their 'progression' if you wanna call it that, makes absolutely no sense. Walker was a nice addition though, I did not see that coming. Still he also got instantly wasted in the climax. The Villains of this show are a joke, foremost Karli, what a weak and stupid character. Her motives and actions make no sense at all. In the end even sam thinks she is not wrong in her doings which is insane. She killed a lot of people. It's hilarious. Even the action is bad, switching the powerlevels of the combatants constantly to keep it exciting, which it never was.
RIP Falcon and the Winter soldier (no this is not, and will never be, Captain America!) | 2 |
I usually don't watch Netflix originals and Bird Box is a good example as to why. I watched the trailer and it looked really interesting but overall, it was lazily written. It feels like it was so close to getting to a really interesting concept when it just ended. The idea of something making people want to kill themselves isn't a new concept. It was done (also poorly) in "The Happening". I was thinking that maybe seeing how bad the aformentioned movie was, Netflix would improve on the concept. I was wrong. I do hope someone does this concept well, though. It's a really cool concept. I gave 5 stars for Sandra Bullock's always amazing acting. That woman is a powerhouse. | 5 |
I was on board with everyone thinking this movie was really good, until I watched it a second time.
This move is pretty cheesy. And it's an unrealistic remake. It's a love story. And it REALLY annoys me that people comparing this to Bohemian Rhapsody. Those were rock gods, and this is an abusive love story. STOP COMPARING THE TWO.
Lady Gaga is an OK actress. Why people want to make her into this amazing actress is beyond me. She an amazing music performer. But her personality to me is so...fake. She seems incredibly in-genuine and it comes off a lot in the film to me. Even her crying, it looks like they put eye drops in her eyes.
Even Bradley Cooper's voice the second time around got to be...annoying. He can't sing well. And that was clear when you watched the Oscars. Lots of auto-tuning for the film.
I still can't get over how Gaga was nominated for best actress! *mind blown*.
Look, it's entertaining enough for the first round. The second time, it really drags out. | 4 |
Marvel has truly outdone themselves with Captain America: The Winter Soldier. There is really no bad things I can say about this movie other than the fact that it ended with an amazing end credits scene and now I have to wait till next year for The Avengers. The acting here is top notch, Chris Evans kills it as Cap and Scarlett brings more depth to Black Widow than ever before. Robert Redford also delivers an excellent role and Sabastain Stan as The Winter Soldier delivers a excellent villain. Of all the marvel villains from the movies, Winter Soldier is the only one who made me nervous when he was on screen. It brought me similar feelings as The Joker and Bane did for the Batman films. The movie is a spy thriller and it serves so perfect to throw Cap into this kind of story line. The events of this movie will forever change the Marvel Comic universe in film. This film also delivered Marvels best fight scenes out of any of their films. No powers or weapons just good old fashioned throwing big punches. This is Marvel reminding us that they can actually be taken seriously which after Iron Man 3 and Thor: The Dark World it seemed like they didn't want to be taken seriously. This is a fantastic film and without giving too much away I can say there were some awesome twists revealed that show some familiar faces.Defiantly go see this movie if you have not yet. | 10 |
The film not only talks about the role of women in society, but also about how men are affected by the behavior and criticism of this repressed society full of hatred and misunderstanding. Both genders in real life suffer discrimination and minimization in labor fields, parental roles, etc. And this is something the movie makes mention of, but one has to be a bit more picky and watch the movie several times to understand the real message of the movie. About the humor, it's okay, but at times it can feel a bit fierce out of place, not to call it forced.
About its music, the film has several pieces, but they're not able to shine, as well as the movie itself, and just a few like "What was I made for", or "Dance the night away" are remembered out of all the film has to offer. | 8 |
Another missed opportunity. So much muscle power waisted in an irrelevant story missing direction and momentum. I was seriously bored even though the scenography was truly great | 5 |
Not as good as the series season 1 in my opinion but still love it. | 10 |
Not superb but quite interesting is the condition in which we actually see the psychosynthesis of Nazism through the eyes of a child. i would like to see more moview of Taika Waititi. | 7 |
After watching masterpieces of Nolan like Interstellar, Inception, TDK Trilogy, I planned to watch Dunkirk after hearing all the critical praises. But after watching the film, I feel it's pretty overrated. Not Because it's a bad film(it definitely isn't) but because of all hyped reviews. I mean come on guys, this is definitely not the best film of Nolan as per as the critics
A bunch of characters presented in front of the audience with no bonding & chemistry. Many emotional moments but hardly do they hit you. I get that it's a fast paced story driven film, but come on, that doesn't mean you can put 10-12 characters with each getting hardly 5 mins of screen time.
But yeah I gave the film 6/10 rating because of it's technical aspects like cinematography, music score, world buildip, etc. But to those calling it a masterpiece, either you haven't watched movies like Interstellar or you have some propaganda mindset. | 6 |
Indians are so desperate to keep the ratings high with their vast population while season 2 is extremely bad compare to season 1.
i just don't understand what was the purpose of ganesh gaitonde after season 1 | 5 |
Ellen Page is an AWFUL actress and she causing a blight of depression by being involved with the show. Otherwise, the show has some cool ideas. | 7 |
The movie did not provide me with the required level that I expected. The story is not creative and repetitive in one way or another. I couldn't even finish the movie. This is in addition to containing immoral incidents, according to my beliefs. | 3 |
Lots of political minded folks review bombing this film, not because it's a bad film, but because they are opposed to its message and to the actors in the film.
Want to know something about history? It's relative. People talk all the time about movies like Citizen Kane, or The Big Lebowski. Funny thing about those "masterpieces"? They were actually box office bombs, and it took a relatively long time for the films to gain the status and recognition they enjoy today.
So, don't judge a movie's box office total to its worthiness as art. Judge a movie's worthiness as art to its worthiness as art. The performances in this movie are delivered with incredible deftness and tact. The story is timeless.
Also, I'm a veteran of the U. S. Army. It was excellent to watch a story in the modern era highlighting the timeless plight of veterans being betrayed by the politicians by focusing on the veterans of WWI, and the Bonus Army, without being pandering.
This is a movie I can watch over many times. And I will. | 8 |
I started watching because o read Henry Cavill had the lead roll. I kept watching because of Anaya. | 8 |
The movie attempts to mock the hollowness underneath upper-class fine dining, and audiences get that but it's the pretentious and hollow story that bothers some.
They twisted the story wrongly at the very end.
Even though the underlying message is great, and the acting is good, there happens to be too many appalling plot holes in this story. I really couldn't grab the reason for the menus, nor the backstory of the characters. It is so pallid that to see others giving it a 5-star rating almost feels more of a mystery to me!
Ralph is a great actor, only a handful of them still remain, but casting him into similar roles, film after film makes it so monotonous, to the extent that one had to blame the story writers and screenplay for not putting adequate effort for bringing more intrigue, more depth, more history to the characters, and above all, a better ending.
You see when she asked for a mundane cheeseburger, she broke the pretentious balloon. But it should not urge the writer to slash the Masterchef along with his creation and the innocent chefs and helpers, because they had absolutely nothing to do with it. They merely followed their chef, and the chef is not a militia! Is that the reward he's offering, or is it Jonestown, you decide what you saw and voted for! Do not let excitement slide you away. | 2 |
Hate to make comparisons but its usually the best way to describe things. This is Game of Thrown (albeit the games pre-date GoT), with more magic and self aware comedy. Cavill is absolutely perfect as Geralt and I could care less if the show is faithful to the games or material. I have no idea why anyone even cares about that these days. The main actors are all excellent however some of the side folks are cringey but overall I would say they did a great job.
Give this one a go but be warned it does sort of end on multiple cliffhangers. | 9 |
Good series, interesting graphics, storylines are clearly defined, but most of all I liked the cast of actors! I did not think that I would discover so many interesting characters from the actors I already know: Finn Wolfhard, Millie Bobby Brown and many others. This series is about love, about fears, about loyalty and friendship. I recommend it to anyone who likes the original movie even a little. | 9 |
This is new age cinema where biopics are not meant to b a boring documentary.This movie has every ingredient required for a classic. Farhan Akhtar has left no stone unturned to bring life to Milkha's character...he talks n dances like a sardar ,runs like an athlete, and when he runs...you are forced to say 'BRAVO'.His chiselled body n conviction is worthy of an award. There r many high points n emotional moments (especially the race scenes) which add to d drama n strongly bind u with the protagonist. it is a 3 hrs 7 min long inspirational saga of motivation and dedication. DO NOT MISS it for any reason. Highly recommended" | 8 |
I don't know why I wasn't really impressed with the first season, but the character developments, directing, story line, comedy, and plot twists in the second season really made me fell in love with this show. | 8 |
Season 1 was good enough to pique my interest. It had his missteps, but Cavill was good as the main character and there was enough going on to keep you interested from episode to episode. However, season 2 is an absolute mess. Boring. And just.. no.
Had to have the obligatory diverse cast, it seems to be the trend these days, even if it doesn't quite jive with who the characters should be. Then the constant use of the f word just became distracting. And overall, the story was just boring. The main character took a back seat to a couple of other characters, strong females, of course. And that was too bad.
I haven't read the books or play the game, but I think I'm done with the show after season 2. Don't seem to have much much interest in continuing on anymore. Too bad, because there was a lot of potential. I wish Hollywood would just start concentrating more on telling a good story. Oh well. | 6 |
This movie would have been better if they had only brought back the original Spider-Man director, Sam Raimi. | 3 |
Ratsasan is the Rarest of the Rarest Marterpiece Thriller Movie Ever made. Best Indian Movie 🔥🔥Ratsasan Keeps in Suspense Till the end of the Movie.Big Fan of This Awesome Movie. This Movie is Best in each and every level. Like Ghibran has Given the heart to this Movie by Giving Such Amazing Music.Each Time I Saw this Movie I Get goosebumps.Best Direction by Director Ram Kumar. Beautifully use of Visual Effects and Best Directed.Thankyou 🔥🔥🔥 | 10 |
I am a great fan of the novels written by THOMAS HARRIS. And after watching the movies i.e. silence of the lambs, red dragon and hannibal. I thought it to be the end of the series. But Bryan fuller totally changed my mind by presenting us with a whole new imagination of the series. The cinematography, performances, screenplay and music everything was top-notch. The ending of season 2 is possibly the greatest ending to a season i have ever watched. The ending of season 3 being the second Believe me. watch it ASAP! | 10 |
A dreary expose on fame and dysfunctional relationships that lacked depth and character growth. In a strange meta-mind-twist, one of Ally (played by Lady Gaga)'s major insecurities is the size of her nose. Ally talks about how she didn't give in and get a nose job to satisfy the industry. Except, Lady Gaga's current nose is NOT big. So what kind of message does that send? Or am I supposed to suspend disbelief and pretend I'm looking at a huge nose? And, everyone knows that Lady Gaga DID have a nose job in real life, so how strange for her character to go on and on about the size of her nose and she how didn't have a nose job when the exact opposite is true: Lady Gaga DID have a nose job and now her nose is medium-sized, not large. Meta Mind Twist, I tell you.
Which in a weird way perfectly illustrates one of the themes of the film: that fame is unhealthy and creates falsehoods in one's life. Side note: please no more casting of leading ladies who have so much botox and fillers that their faces don't move. It should go without saying but in acting, showing facial expressions is important.
It does attempt in the last part of the movie to address a very serious issue (saying more would constitute a spoiler), but in a weird way, it felt like one could interpret it as a glorification of the issue, as if Bradley Cooper's character did the right thing. And sadly, he did not. | 3 |
Just saw the first viewing In my local theter It was funny and so good. | 10 |
My wife was adamant that I should see this in the theatre. Thankfully I didn't. Same old Rubbish, Huge bunch of CGI, no script, some really bad acting (Eddie Redmanye is plain awful which is shocking).
Random beasts jumping from here to there, hocus focus and blah blah. In keeping with the poor quality of the harry potter movies this one is a wastage of 2.5 hours.
PS My wife slept off half way :( | 2 |
It's a mess ..another worst movie to add to Netflix portfolio..such a shame to dumb all the money on this low quality context . | 1 |
Gabbar: I'm the best villain in Indian Film Industry! Christopher: Hold My Cards,Hammer,Doll,Piano Psych-A'some!! | 10 |
So much senseless shooting it makes you sleepy. A lethargic hero a flimsy story | 3 |
Its one those awesome movies ever made in Hindi cinema, which can be seen as path breaking. when I went in I expected something special, as had always been the case with anurag kashyap, but it gave me the extra bit too. The movie was thoroughly surveyed, based on the facts, and among it lied the fictional characters, were perfectly embedded in story. Manoj vajpayee as usaual was awesome,but other actors too have done their part very well. Still the best part of the movie is narration by Piyush Mishra, who and his moments on screen, he is completely a magic figure on screen. The songs are also completely according to the story and plot and are a tongue catcher, once u watch the movie. | 10 |
I love the works of the coen brothers (Excluding O brother where art thou?). Fargo was a delight to watch because it was so well put together. The aspects of the film were almost perfect. The acting is what i would call fabulous and outstanding! See the movie if you haven't already and you will be pleasantly surprised. | 9 |
Extraction is technically well made, and features action that is shot at exciting angles and is paced just right to keep it grounded enough to pass off as realistic, it manages to pull that off over movies like "John Wick 3" where the absurdity and frequency of the action becomes numbing.
Where Extraction gets tiring for me was the entire premise of the story being delivered in such small and IMHO insignificant chunks that any opportunity to flesh out the main protagonist played by Hemsworth is ultimately squandered. The movie feels like a video game where the viewer is taken through one action-packed scene to the next all while the human element of the characters is left woefully unexplored.
The art of action movie making seems to have shifted more to elaborate stunt and special effect extravaganza, while ignoring the more intimate and quite moments needed for the characters to become likeable enough for you to care for them. Comparing modern action movies to the offerings from the 70-90's era, it becomes all too evident to me that this genre has seen a noticeable decline in quality over the years and extraction is a painful reminder of this. | 5 |
The film A Wednesday certainly put Neeraj Pandey on the Bollywood road map, and Special Chabbis does nothing less than make him out of the finest new directors in the industry.
What is so special about Neeraj's work, and especially Special Chabbis? Perhaps that it does not rely on star power! Neeraj does not require a SRK, Salman, Aamir or Hrithik to lead the main male roles, but simply someone who can portray the role. He has done that twice now with Anupam Kher and Jimmy Shergill.
Special Chabbis starts off slowly, but after the intermission you are glued to the screen to see what happens next. Akshay Kumar plays his role with simple ease. For such a seasoned actor, such a role was never going to be a problem but he has done it fantastically. Anupam Kher will always be one of my favorite actors and this performances reminds me why. Manoj Bajpayee is out of this world! Why does he not do more films?! He is a powerful actor with his screen presence and dialogue delivery. Another notable performance is that of Jimmy Shergill, who is one of the most underrated yet talented of Bollywood. Divya Dutta and Kajal Agarwal don't get much scope in their roles, but do a reasonably good job.
The music of the film is pleasant, and very much MM Kreem's work, but far from his best work. Kaun Mera by Papon is by far the best song in the album.
Don't underestimate this film like I did before watching it. IMDM viewers have rated it an average of 7.7 out of 10 while I write this, which is no mean feat as I can see it has an higher average than the 3 biggest films of the year 2013 - Krrish 3, Dhoom 3 and Chennai Express. | 8 |
A powerful story can be a source for a great movie. However, in the hands of a great director, a powerful story can be elevated to a masterpiece. Without any doubt, Fargo is a director's movie, for the most memorable things about the movie are the little idiosyncrasies. There is an undercurrent of humor throughout the movie that brilliantly contrasts with the moroseness of the story. The movie, like most of Coen brothers' movies, has over-the-top acting performances that keeps the movie interesting. This is typical of how Coens approach most of their movies and if you have a taste for it, this movie is a treat. In short, a intriguing story peppered throughout with trademark humor and noteworthy performances makes for very entertaining watch. Also, the background score is great. You could read a lot more into the movie, but even if you do not, it still remains extremely entertaining. | 8 |
Can't believe I never knew about this show till now.
What a great show. The characters are so well formed. So funny, simple easy fun. And a heart warming back note.
Love it. | 8 |
Great representation of grief done in a respectful way. It's hard to watch at times, but so is hearing what has to be said. Just hold on and put the poor animal to sleep.
Miranda Otto nailed her role as the mum. Literally mimicking every worried parent out there with kids that participate in (failed?) TikTok challenges.
Would've liked a bit more story arc on Mia's dad, but was fine for his story to be left open to interpretation.
Overall, solid Aussie horror film from the filmmakers Danny and Michael Philippou. Congrats on their feature directorial debut. Got to 'hand' it to them. Look forward to see what grotesque ideas they come up with for their next film. | 8 |
Prepare to embark on a mesmerizing journey through the enchanting world of Barbie! This handcrafted ball of serotonin is an absolute delight, leaving your heart brimming with joy from start to finish. Trust me, my cheeks were hurting too, but it was a small price to pay for the unbridled happiness that ensued.
In the magical realm of Barbieland, Oscar-worthy set designs work like portals, whisking you away to a realm of imagination and wonder. The chemistry between Margot and Ryan is nothing short of spectacular, radiating an irresistible charm that leaps off the screen and captures your heart.
Beyond the surface, the film's plot weaves a tapestry of surprises, defying predictability with cunning twists that keep you guessing throughout. Amid the laughter, "Barbie" serves as a brilliant mirror, reflecting upon society's norms, dismantling stereotypes, and fearlessly confronting issues of gender inequality and toxic masculinity. Such clever social commentary adds depth and meaning to this seemingly carefree adventure.
As for the comedy, prepare for a sidesplitting experience! Joke after joke lands perfectly, leaving you in stitches and gasping for breath. However, the true comedic gem is none other than Will Ferrel, who delivers a performance that leaves a lasting impression. With impeccable timing and wit, he steals the spotlight in every scene, creating comedic gold that will resonate with audiences of all ages.
While the movie does wear the hat of a toy advertisement, it walks the tightrope adeptly. Balancing appeal to the younger audience with engaging entertainment for adults, "Barbie" strikes a perfect harmony that caters to both ends of the spectrum.
With all the praise deservedly sung, there is only one minor drawback - the movie ends too soon! As the credits roll, you'll find yourself yearning for more of this delightful and captivating experience, a testament to the film's greatness. | 10 |
Utter tripe. The Golden Globes system needs an overhaul. | 3 |
Apart from the name Holmes theres nothing much to watch out for. A gloomy script ran errands to gather some suspense till it failed miserably and shattered flat faced. Save 2 hours of your life for something meaningful. | 2 |
Christopher Nolan did a solid job depicting such a terrifying and helpless event from WWII. You could really sense the utter desperation that the soldiers must have felt. Pace was a little slow in the first half of the movie and at times it was tough to understand how separate storylines were connected. That said, the disjointed beginning made for a cool culmination at the end. The underlying messages of compassion, sacrifice, and duty made a strong impression and put the bow on top. Not the most captivating film you'll ever watch, but heartwarming and strong nonetheless. | 7 |
Unless it's directed by Michael Bay low expectations are mostly surpassed. The Change-Up thankfully wasn't directed by Michael Bay and delivered a light-hearted bromance that rejigged the Freaky Friday formulae for older audiences.
It has little of The Hangover Part II's laziness nor of Wedding Crashers lack of laughs and instead settles for something between the two. It borrows heavily from other body-switch comedies, presenting little that hasn't been seen before; the same life-reflecting nostalgia has been built in, as has the character's new found appreciation to predictable success. There are also worrying lulls in the humour, actually at one moment I realised I hadn't had an excuse to laugh for about twenty minutes but still, those were my only issues.
Bateman and Reynolds are oddly suited as the hapless victims, while Leslie Mann actually gives a surprisingly poignant performance for a comedy. Poor Olivia Wilde was used, as she was in Tron: Legacy and Cowboys & Aliens, as nothing more than wasted eye-candy getting a minute amount of screen time. Still it has plenty of laughs, is refreshingly unannoying and isn't subtle about what to expect. | 6 |
As you listen to the critics gush you hope this will be the movie you have waited for all year. The movies starts, looks spectacular, the use of the 3D is cute but reminds me of the Michael Jackson "ride" at Disneyland, 3D effects for the purpose of 3D effects, nothing more. I do think they give you a good feel for weightlessness and the claustrophobia of space. I think Bullock is good, but I'm having Danny Ocean in space seemed a bit over the top.
The movie run time is only 90 minutes but I felt like it was a very LONG 90 minutes. The plot is completely predictable and offers nothing new. This is worth seeing for the visual look but beyond that there is not much here. All I felt after leaving this movie was added respect for the astronauts of Apollo 13.
Go, but the critics are just wrong on this one, it is OK, but nothing special. | 7 |
I rated series 1 - 8/10, series 2 - 9/10, series 3 - 9/10 and series 4 - 4/10; let me explain. Series 1 was getting established and was really good; the partnership of Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman was one of the most highly successful pairings in TV or film history. They were made for one another, and this didn't change throughout the four series. Writing, sets and direction were spot on.
Series 2 and 3 continued in a similar vein, being top-notch most of the time, with a few digressions. Superb viewing most of the time. Series 4 more or less kept the standards of acting and technical stuff very high, but the writing and direction went steeply downhill. Whereas previous series had taken a lot from the original Conon Doyle novels, for series 4 the writers seemed to disappear up their own backsides with some ridiculous and pretentious writing that would have been more appropriate in a Doctor Who series than Sherlock Holmes. I was not surprised to hear that both writers were involved in writing Doctor Who episodes at the same time as they were doing Sherlock. Success either went to their heads or they lost their way!
So that's my take on the Sherlock series. All well made and watcheable with my caveat that series 4 lost the (Sherlock) plot. | 9 |
Loved the first two seasons. Season 3 was ok and season four was awful. | 6 |
I immersed myself in the story and didn't want it to end. I fell in love with the characters who became my close friends while watching. The story kept me on my toes and brought tears to my eyes. This anime reminds me of the movie The Butterfly Effect.
I am very grateful to the people who are involved in the creation of this masterpiece. I felt the characters as if they were alive. Perfectly conveyed character and emotions. This anime immediately entered my personal list of the best stories. I would recommend it to all people who love touching stories with elements of fantasy or mysticism. I loved everything about this series. Drawing, plot, characters, music. | 9 |
This series was the best of the best ... a masterpiece actually. | 10 |
For a series about super heroes, there is surprisingly little action save for a load of gory CGI. By the third series it is getting a little tedious and any scenes concerning the 'deep' character really take you out of the flow. It is not even clear what kind of superpower he should posses. The scenes with Kimiko and Frenchie are the best. A little special love story and some awesome fight scenes. Karl Urban's growling starts to get on your nerves after a while. I would have liked to see a bit of character development I guess. It is still highly entertaining, but with better scripting this could have been awesome.. | 8 |
QT was off his game in this movie. Three big stars and let's just look at them playing these odd roles for 2 hours and 35 minutes. QT must have smoked a cigarette dipped in acid. | 5 |
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