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Blows my mind this movie has an 8. Drags on and on and on. | 1 |
I mean it kicks off well. But the more it goes on, the compelling ideas Venom sets up are abandoned. In it's place: a mostly CGI mess of a superhero movie.
Venom never takes the time to flesh out the backstory of the abilities that take over Tom Hardy. So we're left with a super-powered creature that does all kind of stuff because it looks cool, I guess? It's kind of a parable of the working man vs. corporate America, it's kind of a buddy movie, it's kind of lots of superhero movies we know- Spiderman, Hulk, Deadpool, but mostly it's a messy plate of half-rendered ideas. And Hardy and the rest of a solid cast can't save it. | 4 |
The Addams Family, whichever iteration you prefer, has always been a comedy first. So why is this show not funny? It's played very seriously, with Wednesday trying to uncover a mystery, becoming highly proactive. This is a big detour from other iterations, where the Addams family really couldn't care less about anything but their own macabre home life. Sure, the movies had serious elements and the Addams were put in peril, but they relished in it. At death's door, Gomez and Morticia found ecstasy and the normies looked on in horror. That's the appeal: these death-obsessed goths clashing with the real world. In this show, Morticia and Gomez immediately take Wednesday out of high school in the real world and put her in Hogwarts. All the weirdos Wednesday meets kind of take the effect out of the Addams Family, making her seem rather normal. Great acting (particularly the actress playing Wednesday) and production value can't save the show from such an odd tone. | 5 |
Clever, funny, charming with bright bold colors and visually stunning. But that is what I heard going into the film and I was not disappointed in any way in that area. The sets are also amazing and the Barbie worlds they created vs. The fake real world sets that they made; really cool.
The only part that got old fast was the preachiness of the writing. I got it the first 50 times you made it clear about feminism and that women should run everything and be everything. That is fine, but any filmmaker that keeps repeating their point or theme too much risks boring the audience by overstating or over playing your message. Many mainstream & indies have made this mistake. Really likeable cast and set designs, even the music was funny & clever; so a lot of good overall. | 7 |
You know everyone told me to watch this show and that it was one of the best shows they have ever watched, all of that is a lie. This show just does everything wrong. Instead of using actual good actors they use kids, and everyone knows that kids are just awful actors. On top of this it doesn't even have any good jump scares which is what makes a good horror movie. And the cherry on top of this pile of garbage is the awful writing it is just frustrating to see a decent idea be abused like this, maybe one day writers will actually learn what their audience wants. | 1 |
Pros:
a truly amazing antagonist, who is really the star of the show
excellent story
characters have real substance, values and purpose
brilliant music
every season sees improvements in cinematography
environments and props look awesome
action scenes rock
Cons:
Overall:
Watch it. | 9 |
A war movie made for 5 years old children, predictable with lots of stupid arguments, who send only 2 soldiers to save 1600 men? | 1 |
I didn't read the book, so don't know where it stands to the novel. I appreciate the pop/game culture references to titles I grew up playing/watching. However the movie didn't make me happy nor sad, I guess watching video game without playing it is not so much fun. Perhaps one day we can play oasis ourselves... | 5 |
Straight to the point I swear this is the last new marvel movie I'm watching is cringe dead drax has a scenario what no one liked and gamor and Peter quill scene doesn't hit with me and just comes of as cringe love the soundtrack and most things is just has a lot of moments that question why I'm I here and I just don't get it is so over rated and disgusting to look at and something happened to starlord at the end for no reason 😂 like james Gunn want him to do you something 💀 but last said Nop love the villain and cosmo and Sean Gunn character mantis has most screen time for no reason I don't get why is so annoying. | 2 |
I can't believe people have lowered the bar so low saying Bennifer is such a great actor and this is such a great film. It was the most contrived, off the shelf, big and dumb movie of the year. Ben's acting looks like someone acting. It's high school level at best. The story was 100% predictable. I almost shouted out each event as it was about to happen. The song placement and period set pieces were the worst part of this film. "Make sure you pan over to the Star Wars figures, and dwell on them for a long time, a little longer, and CUT!" We get it. He paid big bucks for Van Halen and a Led Zeppelin songs and they were totally wrongly placed and ran too long. (Cuz they paid big bucks for them, see?) Dance the Night Away comes on and I'm like "What? Here?" then it runs for like 10 minutes. The only good thing about the Led Zep song placement is that he put the needle on the right position of the record, though that was by the band's insistence. Ben can't act. Ben can't direct. The reason Argo won was because it glorifies the Hollywood elite and the Great Jimmy Carter. | 3 |
"Bird box", the post-apocalyptic movie that gained notoriety after the great marketing done by netflix upon its name, but then, did all this marketing make sense? No, "Bird Box" did not have to be a cult movie with great acting, fantastic technique and admirable script, it just had to be a charismatic brockbuster, but neither of the two things the long directed by the already experienced Susanne Bier succeeds, is all bad and not horrible as the great criticism has been labeling it in recent weeks, it's just an ordinary movie. The way the script works is very interesting, if using several timelines to close a cohesive story, with beginning middle and end, this is good, but the same boldness applied in the structure could have been applied in the script itself, which is very watery with sugar, with poorly developed characters, superficial plot, lack of chemistry, bad rhythm ... A complete roller coaster, the movie improves and worsens constantly, again praising its script structure and the only good and complex development of the film, Malorie's relationship with the two children, something that is more maternal instinct than proper love. This is very good in the movie. Obviously, the violence contained in the book was diminished in the film, even by being on netflix, but more things were lost, as the various symbologies involving depression, maternity, suffering, hope, all this becomes superficial in the film and surrendered to an action secondly, the personification of the creatures is also medium, could be worse if they had a form, but symbolize their presence with wind, and to show that to the viewer kills the tension, it should be something more animalistic as it is in the book, where the they are symbolized with heavy steps. Although the film has a great deal of tension, not necessarily for the creatures, but for the agony of not seeing and for the crazy people who are well used in the film, mentally weak human beings who are passionate about the visualization of the divine or the monstrosity. A palette of gray colors, open and closed plans, good makeup and weak soundtrack sum up the technique of the long. Sandra Bullock is tough and well in her role, Trevante Rhodes also, although together, there is no chemistry, for me, the best character in the film is John Malkovich Douglas, who steals the scene whenever he appears and ends up serving as a crutch for the development of the protagonist. "Bird box" in the end is a film that has caught too much of the criticism and of all, but much has forgotten its good narrative structure and some other high points, nothing much, but it is a good movie. | 7 |
What a well written and played movie. The second half off the movie was just hilarious. Pankaj Trpathi beating all the odds here !! | 10 |
Fans of Keanu Reeves, rejoice. He actually cries in this movie. Yes, the man is able to show some sort of half-a...d personality in this film that people just EAT UP. You want a review? Here's a review: this is one of the most pathetically cheesy Hollywood films ever made, and to top it off, it's all the more reasons for the average low-intellect American to absorb the watered down caricature version of "New Russia." As a native Russian speaker, I couldn't even understand any of their fake, senseless babbling that they call "Russian." It's all the tacky, predictable bull... Hollywood junkies crave. It's all the fighting, shooting, fancy cars, explosions and blood, and minimal plot line that an anti-intellectual could ever ask to see. Take everything typical and combine it all into one lame Hollywood failure. I can't believe I lasted 3/4th of this retarded movie. And it miraculously won awards? Wow! Дребедень! | 2 |
With Joss Whedon at the helm, and a slew of big box office draws playing virtually every character, this had the making of the movie of the century. But like the Pacquiao-Mayweather fight that took place on the same night this film premiered, it was anything but. The mythology in this film was poorly explained and detracted from enjoying the movie. The characters did not arc and some of them seemed to acquire new powers or develop new back stories when the plot suited. The film demanded you suspend your disbelief but did not even do the audience the service of putting together a plausible plot line. Even the mega-evil villain of the film was really just a misguided automaton that probably could have seen the error of his ways with a long, frank discussion about his intended course of action. Though the fight sequences were fun and unique, there were too many characters to follow. Without a reason to care about the characters, the audience cannot be expected to care for the outcome, in which case, the film will disappoint. | 4 |
Outstanding programme up to the final episode. Unfortunately, the twist at end was too frankly too outlandish and you'd could tell the writers were grasping. | 8 |
People only pretend to act like its any good because a bunch of known neofeminists worked on it. | 1 |
Almost a zero new content. First season was Ok but second season is waste of time. Recommend to watch English web series rather than going for this crap. Complete waste of valuable hours. | 1 |
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them is everything I hate in a movie – and then some. (I would have walked out if I wasn't with Marie.) The movie has 15 minutes of plot and two hours of CGI, most of which does absolutely nothing to do with the story or the plot. ("Mommy! MOMMY! I got a new CGI program! Look at all the fantastic beasts I've created! Can we hang them on the refrigerator?!")
That the movie wastes an excellent cast is also unforgivable. Eddie Redmayne and Katherine Waterston have little with which to work, but the screen comes alive when Alison Sudol and Dan Fogler (a Muggle, uh "No-maj") all too infrequently appear together. And, there's a tiny little cameo in the last scene of the movie
The good news is that the movie is 2:15 long, so I had lots of time to look through my pockets in hopes of finding something sharp enough with which to gouge out my eyes. And, to ponder how the actors must have felt spending endless hours on a green screen stage, emoting to a tennis ball. I felt especially sorry for Eddie Redmayne in the scene where he's required to perform a rumpant mating dance. (Don't ask
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If you like the Harry Potter movies, you'll probably like this one. Otherwise, avoid like the plague. | 2 |
I started watching because my sister recommended it to me. I thought stranger things was going to be another shallow teenage drama, but boy was I wrong. This show is actually good. The acting of the entire cast is amazing. There's not one bad actor. It's a scifi/fantasy series set in the 80s, which reminds me a bit of early Spielberg movies.
Here are the few negative things I have to say. The story develops slowly in the beginning of every season. I hope the story line will be different in season 4 because I noticed the stories of season 1, 2 and 3 are all very much alike. It's getting predictable.
In general an amazing show that you won't regret watching. | 8 |
Few critics, few including Rediff ones whom I look for some good writing, have rated low to BMB. The reason they give is that movie lacks coherence and clarity. Really? I think they should only rate Hollywood movies because whoever thinks this movie is no good does not know what Hindi cinema is. Farhan has done an awesome job, and if I say awesome then it is not for his physique and dialogue delivery but for the transformation, he has gone to become Milkha Singh. We as an audience witness the physical stress and labor that an athlete as likes of Milkha Singh undergo to become a 'flying Sikh'. Hindi cinema celebrates the life of this living legend with songs and drama and music. Rakesh Om Prakash Mehra has done a decent job, still; I fell he could have done a lot better especially in the scenes of Milkha's childhood memories. His attempt of giving the movie an epic convention seriously affected the narrative portion. However, all this can be sided by the grandeur of Farhan's effort. I would like to mention a statement of one of the rediff users who wrote against critics who are undermining the effect of this movie: "note that 400mtrs is a very difficult race to run. it is at the border of quick races and long jogs. after partition India did not have either the experience nor the infra to produce runners for 400mtrs. So Milkha was a true champion in every sense. If critics pull films like these down for abstract reasons
we will forever have 20 goons flying in the air with one punch from one man. Grow up critics."
So true. | 9 |
I wasn't sure about this series at first, but I heard such great stuff about the series from my brother, so I decided to give the series a watch. And wow I was amazed how the series keeps you glued on happens next.
Set in 1983, and it feels like it was made in that decade, the filmmakers even use an 80's like soundtrack. The story is quite an awesome mystery each episode is like puzzle you slowly put together. An awesome blend of horror and sci-fi. The actors all play there parts really well, David Harbour is great has the sheriff, times he comes across like a ticking time bomb just waiting to go off. Winona Ryder is great has a mother, don't care what other people say about her performance, I thought she really delivered. And the other young actors are awesome here, they all just keep you watching. And now I'm waiting for season 2. | 9 |
I came for this movie looking for a laugh but ended up satisfied, nevertheless. I don't think this movie should be under comedy. The funny moments during the film could be counted on one hand, two if really pushing it. However, it excels as a whodunit movie. I was surprised when the movie's main mystery was solved halfway through. I thought that was it. However, it unlocked another impressive twist. The things that are left untied are tied and many clues make sense at the end. | 7 |
If not a Manhattan-phile, avoid this. The cast sounded intriguing. The plot sounded cringe. Cringe won. It turns out Gomez cannot act at all, and Martin panders to whatever cringey wokeism he thinks will keep him semi-relevant. The result = CRINGE! I lived in Manhattan. This is a bow to Manhattan by Martin. Having lived there, that ends up being the only temporarily watchable aspect. But, having lived in Manhattan, I can never understand why anybody wants to watch stories about NYers. Just miserable. If Woody Allen made his worst effort ever (and he made some bad ones), he'd put out something like this. | 3 |
This looks like the studio had to quickly come up with a film to cache in on A Quiet Place. I assume the script for AQP did the rounds and was initially rejected by the studio, only for the executives to change their mind and have to come up with an alternative, quickly.
The script is full of rediculous resolutions to perilous situations and ultimately ends in a place that, as a concept, is flawed.
Finally, the big reveal isn't revealed, making it a very frustrating watch.
Sandra's plastic face is fun though... | 5 |
I know what they are trying to do, and hey could have done it in 10 minutes. The show is a clone of old black and white sitcoms and I don't know how any sane human can give this more than 2 stars. Anyone who rated this as a "good show" needs to seriously get a head examination. Based off the first 2 episodes this show sucks 100%
Just because it is Marvel does not mean it is automatically good. WORST MARVEL SHOW EVER CREATED! | 1 |
After I looked in the top #250 I decided to rent this movie. I just wanted to see it because the visitors of IMDb voted 8.6 This was a movie I had to see ! I'm sorry to say but is was a very big disappointment. The theme was interesting, but not THAT interesting to look at. Two great actors in strange shots. 50 % of the shots should be erased and filmed again. More picture than story. I don't understand the vote of 8.6 and I'm curious why people are that positive. I read the comments and still doesn't understand. I watch about 2 of 3 movies a week. That doesn't make me a specialist, but I had to make this comment ! And I'm not the only one who doesn't understand. Donnie Darko : great movie. Adaptation : also. But this : I voted 2. Could not make more of it. | 2 |
Technically strong / Sreenplay / Action and amazing BGM ✌🏼 | 10 |
I would give this show a higher rating, but it's very poorly written. It goes down a bunny trail with unnecessary information - filler as though they only had six hours of material and stretched it over and over - going down bunny trail after bunny trail over and over. It was like a train wreck I couldn't look away from. It's so bad, I stayed with it only because I had invested in it already - until the last couple of episodes. When it was over, I was crying.
I understand why some people kill themselves.
I can understand why some people kill themselves. I've had the thought cross my mind many times through my life. I live alone and have no friends. I have nobody - my family has disintegrated to the point that I have a loose few family members, but no family. I go from job to job, always poor and spending large stretches of time unemployed. I'm always poor and surrounded by an uncaring world that leaves me for dead.
This world is a cold and uncaring place where the rich and the powerful control things and don't want to share. The way we do capitalism is built this way. It leaves people for dead, living under the constant threat of homelessness if you can't pay your bills. I fight and fight and fight; I pull myself up by my boot straps and try again - over and over and over - only to be ignored and left for dead over and over as I look for work. Constantly ignored and rejected. I'm not a trophy. I'm not tall, good looking, rich or any of the other materialistic things the world is attracted to and wants. I live alone in a tiny apartment surrounded by strangers. I could kill myself in this little hole and nobody would know about it for 30 days when the landlord comes looking for money. Money, money, money - it's what the world wants most. It doesn't love anyone - it just wants money and intrusively forces your attention and lies and manipulates to get it. It always wants money and I don't have any, so it leaves me for dead because I don't have anything it wants. Women have never wanted me - I've never had a real relationship and I was bullied as soon as I came out of the womb. My father bullied me before I started kindergarten, then I was bullied all the way through high school. I've never not been preyed upon for something - either to satisfy a bully's sick felt-need for power or some company's lust for money and/or power. I've been unjustly treated and used in nearly every job I've had and left for dead in the end. One fired me just because a customer didn't like the company not covering her claim, twisted my words and her agent was someone important or connected. He complained and they threw me under the bus just to please him - all politics - but I ended up homeless. That was 2004 and my life has never been the same since.
I can understand why some people kill themselves. Most don't - they just become alcoholics or drug addicts to get relief. This world sucks for most of us. We fight and work - trying to make it better for ourselves and some of us find success for our efforts and some of us don't. If you're short or fat or ugly or poor or an outcast who doesn't fit the world's molds and expectations - it won't let you have success - it just keeps kicking you. | 2 |
I always had the feeling that 'Hannibal' is one of the most popular series of these days. Many people recommended watching this show, which I trusted for the first season. I was not blown away but it was enough to risk the second season. Over the course of this season, I lost more and more interest because I could not bond to any of the characters because I think they are all too predictable and shallow. Especially from the role of Mads Mikkelsen I had hoped for more because I'm actually a big fan of his work. Unfortunately, I could not surprise this series and I lost interest before I could finish the second season. | 4 |
Immersion was sacrificed for an inclusive cast. That combined with weird timeline shifts and a bit underwhelming story line makes this series a 6.5/7 at best. This is solely achieved by portrayal of Geralt by Henry Cavill, his interactions with the bard, soundtrack, and rare fighting scenes. | 2 |
I must admit, for someone who doesn't like anime, this tv show was quite interesting to watch.
It could do less with typical Japanese nonsense, but everything is done very well. It's beautiful and the titans expressions are rather frightening.
However, once I started watching season 3 the show completely went upside down for me.
It went from being about humans vs titans to a human vs human drama.
I only saw the first 4 episodes of season 3, I don't know if it changes, or improves, but I'm most likely not sticking around for that, there are other shows I find more interesting at the moment. | 7 |
This show started out amazing. I really enjoyed it until the episode they hyped up and said was going to be so great. Twas garbage and same with the last episode. I think if they did not have to change the plot of the show from being about a pandemic then the show wouldn't have suffered so much in the last two episodes. Also Sam's speech was horrible. | 6 |
I finally started watching this show, I am at the end of season 4 now.
The first episodes are boring for me, but suddenly everything is falling in place and I really liked it. Every character is special, the stories are fun and well written and also the jokes are very nice. It was no problem to watch episode after episode.
So season 4 started and I was shocked. There are many years in between and for me it did not good for the show. But all the original cast was still there, so it was like it feels the same but also not. After a few episodes I was thinking: where is this going? What are they doing? And why? How long will this keep on going? That is not good...
So I don't know, I will keep on watching and also try season 5. Who knows? I wanted to give this a 9, but because of season 4 I will score it one point lower. | 8 |
Normally I agree with most of IMDb user votings. But not on this movie.
The story would have the potential to be an epic. But instead it is boring and depressing. Minutes of silence (hush) combined with most improper and depressing film music I have ever heard. The actors had faces like wax with as good as no emotion. Even the most emotional scenes are lifeless and sometimes the actors face expression seems to make no sense at all.
The colors and scenes of the film are very bad and leave the impression of a B- or even C-movie.
This movie is awful, boring, depressing, with no color and really bad music. A waste of time. | 4 |
I was expecting more frm this. Somehow the storyline seems flat. Like the performances, though. | 6 |
A tad confusing and convulted but a good film nonetheless
Johnathan, Christopher wraps the heady interstellar voyage around the bond between parent and child, or more specifically, that between Cooper and Murphy, who takes the parting especially badly; but these supposedly heart-rending scenes at the start are overwrought, and thanks to Hans Zimmer's good score. In contrast, a simple scene where the camera is simply trained on Cooper as he cries his eyes out watching years and years of backlogged video messages left by his son back on Earth is much more poignant - and without a soundtrack that instructs you how to feel.
I liked the energy - it's much better than Inception.
Much as Christopher tries to ground the movie in the humanity between Cooper and Murphy, 'Interstellar' is better appreciated as an exposition on big ideas - and there are many bandied about here. Mankind's place in space is encapsulated in McConaughey's lament that "we used to look up at the sky and wonder at our place in the stars; now we just look down and worry about our place in the dirt". Much later on, Matt Damon pops up to make an emphatic point about survival as the primal instinct, and by that, we mean survivial of the individual, not the human race | 7 |
Stranger things is a product of 2016 and people should pay attention to this. It surely used old well-known elements or settings from the 1980s but I believe that people should stop thinking of films in the 80s and stop comparing it to them. Let us take a look at the series objectively and from the modern point of view ! Surely it belongs to a genre that was started a long time ago and the 1980 nostalgia exists but please do not overreact because of this fact. Analyzing STRANGER THINGS in short: 1. The most important part of a cinema masterpiece or a TV series is the script. The script is just great, keeps you interested and does not involve retarded mistakes or plot holes. Some scenes might develop in a more obvious way that I like (i.e. not so original) and some words might not be the perfect choice in some cases /IMHO at least/... Then again originality is rarer than gold these days. But to be honest the script as a whole is just fine through the whole season 1. The script here lays a great and sturdy foundation of the "family house" the creators are building. A house of mystery, fear and bravery, of action and of basic human emotions. 2. The actors are amazing. The kids are natural, Dustin in particular is just the kind of kid that people will love and the kind of actor that is acting using his talent and to the best of his ability. Winona Ryder gives us a lot of strong emotions to chew and surely lives up to the image of a movie star she had in the past /and probably never lost/. 3. The effects are probably not the maximum possible movie high-tech wonder but they look cool and fitting to the main atmosphere. I surely do not expect more of the FX team for season 2. 4. The more you watch, the more interested you are. It does not get boring. Stranger Things does not crumble because of some soap opera motives like ARROW did. 5. You just have to like kids and sci-fi to watch, if you do not like kids just get out of here. :) ------------------------------------- Obvviously it is not plausible to just talk about what I liked about Stranger Things so let me point out some weak spots: - the bad guys often behave in a stupid and inert way - the cop sometimes takes weird decisions - several things in the last episode were very unacceptable, I don't wish to include spoilers...
If Game of Thrones should get the gold medal for the best series of 2016, Stranger Things goes home with the silver ! 9/10 | 9 |
I loved to watch those all actors who are truly gems and it's just too fun | 10 |
This has to be the best comic book movie for at least the last 20 years, if not longer.
Okay, its not perfect but as a comic book fan and a movie goer I have to say I loved it.
Taking the lessons learned from the first one and the X-men films they've put together an irresistible film. The story holds the action scenes together and the moments of comedy stop the film from becoming too sappy and sweet. Plus its got Stan Lee in it, even if only for two seconds!
The in jokes and the "ooh thats so-an-so's" hold the attention of the fans of the comic and stop you from thinking about time lines and continuity and why no mention has been made of Gwen Stacy or Felicia Hardy or a million other characters.
All in all well worth watching. I guess we're fortunate in the UK that the hype is coming now after the film's premiered rather than building up over time.
I'm definitely going to get the DVD when it comes out, and may even go and see it again. Something I've never done before...! | 10 |
If you ever heard of the term "Sequel-itis" and wondered what a good example of film suffering from this malady would be, look no further than VENOM: LET THERE BE CARNAGE.
The sequel to the surprisingly well made - and well acted - 2018 VENOM that introduced audiences to the (sometimes) villain, (sometimes) anti-hero, VENOM and the human/symbiot that he has bonded to (it makes sense in the first film) - this sequel looks and feels like a quick "money-grab" that is keeping this character "warm" for bigger things (I hope) down the road.
Directed by famed motion capture expert, Andy Serkis, VENOM: LET THERE BE CARNAGE feels like a movie that was directed by a Special FX veteran for this film is long on special effects and short on what makes a film work - plot and character.
And that's too bad for the 2018 VENOM film was a surprise in that while it had it's CGI moments (and plenty of them), it also had interesting plot and characters and took full advantage of two of the better actors working today - Tom Hardy and Michelle Williams.
The sequel looked promising enough as both Hardy and Williams were back and Woody Harrelson was cast as the main villain (with Naomi Harris along as the villain's sidekick) so some of the ingredients were there for a quality sequel.
Unfortunately, this sequel leaned heavily into the CGI-ness of the first film and made the CGI Alien Venom the focal point of the story, relegating the humans to the back. No actor was pushed further to the back than Williams who was stuck with a weak "damsel in distress" arc while Harrelson and Harris take turns over-acting the other making their pair of villains some of the weakest in recent comic-book movies memory.
And then there is the performance of Hardy as Eddie Brock. He is sleepwalking his way through this film, looking like he has very little interest in what is going on and just wants to grab his paycheck and get home.
Some of these sins could be forgiven if the CGI elements - and the battles between Venom and Carnage - are interesting. Unfortunately, they just are not - they are "fine", but nothing interesting or original, so this film is destined to get washed off the shore (and memory) as quickly as a sandcastle is washed away on a beach.
If you are going to check out this flick, make sure you stay for the "end credits" scene (which is only, thankfully, about 2 minutes into the credits), it is the best part of this film.
Letter Grade: C+
5 stars (out of 10) and you can take that to the Bank(ofMarquis) | 5 |
Those who found this awesome are people new to Netflix maybe, i mean there are lot of good web series to watch and this was totally below average, two or three characters are interesting but story line is too old for webseries lover. Dont start watching this because of hype. Better watch some good webseries and i can't believe such ratings. So there are lot of classic webseries to start with, i wasted my week watching this felt regret as I started and was too old boring things but still i wanted to see there might be interesting further and forced myself to see. But till the end and after watching it i feel useless of my time. | 3 |
The storyline, the script, and the acting - for everyone in the movie - were all bad. The fight scenes were okay.
I had a really hard time buying into it and not feeling like I was watching a complete fabrication. A movie isn't supposed to be like that.
This movie's kind of "out there". | 3 |
In John Wick 1, the story unfolds with major tragedy. Wick's wife died. he is in mourning. Then a useless thug kills the dog his dead wife left him. In doing so the writers created an instant, sympathetic connection to the character.
In this sequel, I have absolutely no sympathy for, or connection to any character in the movie. Moreover, to the director, writers, and producer I ask how many times can you show someone shooting people in the head before it gets old?
John Wick 2 is a Groundhog Day action movie. One man with a pistol shooting people in the head over, and over, and over again. I do not consider this statement to be a spoiler because the previews indicate as much. Even action movies require some foundation such as good writing, a compelling story, and a hint of plausibility. This movie is simply a man with a pistol killing a never-ending supply of villains.
What is even more astounding, the never-ending supply of "professional" villains are bad shots with poor reflexes. In John Wick 1 he was not invincible, making him more of a more sympathetic character. He was captured and would have been killed had he not been rescued by a fellow assassin. In this version he is basically wearing a red cape and leaping over tall buildings in a single bound.
That said, if you just want to see a bunch of people getting shot in the head time-and-time again, you are going to really love this film. John Wick 1 spent a little time building the characters including the villain. John Wick 2 has chaotic character development, a sloppy plot, and doesn't contain even a grain of plausibility. | 4 |
Black and white, First of all, is painful. Limited location to film, low budget. The end was awful. The only thing good about it was the dialogue where At times that was entertaining but the movie made 0 sense. Could have been a lot better and in color! | 5 |
A change of actors in the sixth episode + a jump into the future of 10 years + arranged marriages + former and new loves... It is impossible to understand who is with whom and how. This TV series is quite a failure. A combination of SF drama and telenovela. The action is slow, drawn out, has no dynamics. I am watching this TV series and "The Rings of Power" in parallel and I have to say that the ratings should be switched. I can't believe that people are so superficial and give a rating in advance, based on their expectation and not based on the conclusion of what they watched. 7.0 - 7.5/10 so far, no material for 8.0+/10. | 7 |
People said it's 10/10,they said it's like anime, they said it's masterpiece, thay said it's this good that they re-watched it 10 time but i don't think it's that good.
So I watched it because of ratings and reviews and I never watched it as a kid.but no way it's like anime or master piece in animation and how can someone re-watch it like 10 TIMES!
I mean it's kinda childish if you watched it as an adult but it has potential to be good if you grow up watching this. I watched it as an adult and it was boring most of the time and only some episodes were amazing. Like some events don't even make sense and in most of the episodes there will a character having some kind of problem with someone and in the end everything will be resolved. The story is also average
Animation 9/10(amazing as per the year it was released),story 8/10(Good story poor execution),characters 5/10(I truly despise everyone all of then are annoying expect the uncle character or yang sometimes)But if I watched it as a kid I could have given it 8 or maybe 9 but for now it just 7/10 for me.
So who are still kids should watch this but for adults or weebs it kinda meh! | 7 |
This is just boring! This theme has been used many times, but this time they chose to wing it, without a plot or any character development at all. I have watched three episodes, and there's nothing going on! The woman dies, goes back to her party, ...and dies again. And again. And again. And again. And again. That's it? I expected to be hooked before the end of the second episode, and watched the third just to be sure I wouldn't regret dropping this terrible show. | 2 |
I'm here only for Juhi Chawla and I also like Aamir Khan's movie... In this movie best romance and sadly not happy ending... I'm very upset about this. Music is also too good ...I Love It. | 10 |
Honestly if Cavill wasn't playing Geralt i more than likely would have given it a lower rating. He did a very good job in the role and i thoroughly enjoyed his acting in this show, but for the rest it was kinda meh... | 9 |
I watch a lot of horror movies and it's rare they leave a mark on me like a drama would, but this movie is different.
It sucks you in and makes you totally empathise with the characters before taking you on an insane roller coaster ride of violence and terror.
The horror 'scenes' aren't run of the mill jump scares, they are methodical and well placed. And this is not a run of the mill horror movie, this is a psychological twisted film.
The whole movie had me feeling uneasy throughout, so I knew it had done a good job.
It doesn't just give you surface scares but gets into your head and really makes you think.
And the ending... go watch this movie if you're a fan of horror. If you aren't a fan of horror I'd avoid as it is not for feint of heart, coming from a horror film buff! This is genuinely scary! | 9 |
The Coen brothers seamlessly weave the hilarity of American plainness within a story of a greedy, selfish man who hatches a plot that goes completely awry in this masterpiece. They capture the dreary scenery of this winter plain-land flawlessly mix the dark humor with a pretty violent story, all the while keeping their tongue firmly planted in their cheek. It pokes fun at these characters and their lifestyle while also creating a magnificent story out of them. You can see that the Coens truly loved these people and put dedication into creating this world (that was inspired by their actual life in Minnesota) and had a lot of fun mocking it all while paying tribute to this sort of sub-culture. The score and cinematography are easily some of the best I've ever seen (as is the film). It's also creepy how much I relate to Gaear Grimsrud. I feel like we have so much in common and were I in his situation I would act the same way. He also managed to draw the most laughs out of me. It should also be mentioned that the performances from the four main actors (McDormand, Macy, Buscemi, Stormare) are all grand. It truly is a film that only gets better and better with each viewing. This was my tenth and I've never loved it more. | 10 |
Fantastic filme. I hope they will make like this movie in the future. | 8 |
I don't understand why this movie has consistently been given high ratings. The plot can be summed up in 30 minutes, yet the movie is very long. An hour and a half is devoted to establishing Jordan Belfort's debauchery, but it is overkill. We do not need this many scenes depicting his lifestyle. The acting and cinematography are very good, but since it has these two aspects and no plot, it only has two of three very important pieces and does not deserve higher than a 66. Additionally, each time the movie is viewed, Belfort makes money. He is only required to give 50% of his profit to his victims, to whom he still owes millions of dollars. | 4 |
All i can say about that movie is if u bored watch it. its a nice action movie with a good action scenes ,the movie in most of the parts isn't boring but also its not very good 6/10 | 6 |
Bigger budget doesn't always translate to a better film, and the Witcher 2 is a perfect example of that.
Everything that was great about the first season is traded for a boring, slow paced series. | 6 |
I save you some time. You don't need to read long reviews about how bad casting and acting are. Or long sentences about the non existing plot. After ep5. I summerise this show with just one word:
PATHETIC!
It seems like reviews cannot be short now as imdb requires me to write min 600 character thus taking the chance away from me to humiliate this creation with a short review. Anyway. Those of you who agrees with me knows that the real review ends at the world in capitals. And any more charaters put in for this shows is as wasted as any dollar cents spent on it. I am laughing now that i still have to type in order to reach minimum lenght. Is this how this over hyped show being protected from negative comments...? | 1 |
My expectations were very low for the movie but I am surprised. The Movie was literally good, the cast were fantastic, the set up delivered the fabulousness of the B world! Margot Robbie is a great choice for Barbie. I hope to see some elements from lgbti+ but it did not bothered me at all. Planning to go and see again.
Ryan Gosling, he literally delivered his best. The soundtrack should have some more elements from 80s 90s as the storyline mostly based on these years of Barbie.
Paying a tribute to Ruth was amazing but they should have also pay a tribute to the original Barbie, Bild Lilli... | 10 |
You can't picture my country, country's military, elite forces and police in such a way! We aren't a damn terrorist country.
Do you know our military serve UN as a leading UN forces? Do you even know our peoples? Our culture? Our history?
Who are you to tell the world that our country's law enforcement agencies are run by so called drug lords?! How can you imagine that such children carry arms in our streets!
Bangladesh is just full of peace loving country and our boys are here keep light shining day & nights. They are not run by such terrorists!
Its a shame Netflix!!
#ShameOnNetflix | 1 |
Producers of this movie tried to put too much of the book into a movie. It would have been a great 10-part miniseries if they wanted to include all the plot elements. They tried to include all the twists, but the relationships among the characters was never developed, and the spycraft which was detailed in the book was missing.
Dominika's motivations were not well-explained, and her relationships with Nate, Marble, and Nate's coworkers were critical to understanding the plot, but all missing. Finally, important developments were changed in ways that made the plot unworkable to the very end, culminating with changing the ending in a way that renders the entire story unworkable. Very disappointing.
A final and very crucial plot element in the book, completely missing here, is that Dominika is a synesthete. She interprets emotions and motivations as colors, giving her a sense of the thoughts of those around her.
The acting was generally good, though Jennifer Lawrence was not a good choice. She does not look like a Russian ballerina. | 6 |
Season 1 was great. Season 2 was terrible. If I could give this less than 1 star I would do it.
Season 2 is just unwatchable. Each episode lasts an hour. Every thing is laid out for you. There is no suspense, nothing remains unsaid in the season 2 series. Probably they needed to do this to fill up that whole one hour.
Season 1 was funny and witty. Season 2 comes across as preachy and lengthy. It feels like the people who made it did it solely for the sake of money.
Its also missing Jeetu. He was a charm to watch in season 1. Season 2 is just the three remaining guys and one office room with 30 other extras who are trying to find their place.
I feel bad for Pitchers having gone this route. Was looking forward for season 2. Very disappointed. | 1 |
I know its suppose to be a story seen by ten years old boy but this movie is such a shortcut, such a flat, predictable narration. No point to touch the topic, mixing comedy and drama. Maybe for Americans this how the II WW did look like but for Europeans, it was a horror. | 2 |
I have always been a fan of anime like attack in titan, promised Neverland, fullmetal alchemist brotherhood and death note to name a few. Recently, after dragon ball super, I've been trying to decide on an anime to bide my time and somehow came across this. Boy, am I glad I choose this.
Coming to the review :
The first season dealt with character development and an intialisation into the story. It does get a bit dry as you're still learning about the powers and the various 'heros' but you start to enjoy it in the end.
The second season takes the whole show up a few notches in terms of story, action, humor. You can expect the protagonist to come up with something really funny which will knock you off your chair in each episode. All this while keeping the story and the action progressing at a faster pace.
I'm pretty sure that my rating for this title will increase with more episodes | 7 |
Disney should stick to making children's movies and refrain from ruining the MCU any further. | 2 |
Some original concepts, but overall it didn't grab my attention. Much of the story and characters i couldn't care less about. So i have to give it props for originality but not much beyond that.
5/10: original but boring. | 5 |
Politics aside, there is a steep drop in writing quality from season 1, and it shows. Now the show has become the epitome of the soulless corporate cashgrab that it parodies | 1 |
Immediately after watching this movie, I tended to give it a low rating, since I agreed with mostly all reviewers who gave a 3 rating. mostly because it was boring, had plot holes and implausibilities, the incompetence of the police and because of the keller character and his violence just "because he knows".
but then, it dawned on me.
although the father was obviously supposed to be the good guy because (as seen by many of the 8 to 10 raters) "he does what he has to do" to get his daughter back, he finally gets what he deserves for what he does to the alex guy.
the first minutes into the film, I was pleased that all the characters got on with their business in a calm, unagitated way - as opposed to so many detective stories where there's so much exaggerated language, overacting and discord between the main characters.
but, oh boy, villeneuve overdid it in this regard - it added so much more boredom. | 5 |
This could have veen over in like 8 episodes. Yet they have dragged it on for 4 seasons now and it gets worse every season. At first the 80s nostalgia was fun but honestly this is very lame. | 7 |
It's basically "A quiet place" meets "The Happening" done badly. You'll feel like you've seen it all a million times before. It was so boring I had the stop it after an hour and I don't care how it ends or what happens to any of the characters. | 3 |
It started out good. Fun and cool.
But half way in it became a tedious and over dramatic snooze. And the actress Stephanie Hsu is so bad it hurts the whole experience.
I don't understand why they make movies when they don't have an ending and just wing it. And also adding random scenes.
I'm glad I just rented it. Will never watch it again.
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It started out good. Fun and cool.
But half way in it became a tedious and over dramatic snooze. And the actress Stephanie Hsu is so bad it hurts the whole experience.
I don't understand why they make movies when they don't have an ending and just wing it. And also adding random scenes.
I'm glad I just rented it. Will never watch it again. | 4 |
I don't know where all the 10 star reviews for this movie come from. This is not a 10 star movie, not even close. It's a sci-fy movie where suspension of disbelief fails utterly, from very early on, and then it just gets worse, and worse, and worse.
The good:
Good music
No love story
The bad: | 6 |
Whenever there is a collaboration with hollywood stars with indian top noch indian actors, the excitement of how the entire film will work out together is always soaring. Set out in the dense dim dusty dhaka city, the films has achieved in complementing the terrific actions scenes. But these scenes run along without a strong storyline. There are so many plot holes you'll be able to notice right from the beginning of the movie. Major scenes fail to explain the proper reason behind them. Introduction of unnecessary characters in between hinting the producer's need of making a two hour movie. The action sequences are outstanding, it actually felt that you are a part of the scenes. ( credits director) The action director has gained all stars and the scriptwriters have lost it all. Pankaj tripaathi role is too short for his calibre. The abilities of randeep hooda shown in the movie questions the whole existence of Chris Hemsworth in the movie. If you want an action packed movie and compromised script, this would make it to your list. But if you like story content action,please avoid! | 6 |
I could not piece together a plot from this disjointed and confusing production. I'd suggest people read the books first if you want to know what's going on. I thought the casting was good to great, depending. I particularly liked Cavill and Chalotra. But the Witcher did not benefit from that comedic sidekick/bard. Would have been much better if he hadn't been such a fool, but maybe the book's author wrote him that way.
My biggest complaint is the modern dialogue thrown incongruously into this medieval timeframe. "What the f...?" and "Let's do this!" (repeated twice). Really? Com'on!!! The screenwriters get a D- for this, but what amazes me is how the director let this stand. He gets an F in my book. Don't understand this huge gaff at all. Such a stupid mistake that makes it seem so amateurish.
I may read the books if I can find them at my local library, then take another pass at the episodes. | 6 |
It started compelling, it kept the excitement but then plateaued and when I realized only 20 minutes remained I wanted to tear up a little because I realized the likelyhood of any legitimate answers would be little to none.
Unfortunately this ended up being true - I felt like they took a great plot or idea and wrecked it by not following through or giving viewers some kind of substance to chew on. I liked some of the (very small) relationship building but still was disappointed by the end.
It's one of those movies you might give a bit of attention too - but will never watch again. Lastly, it was slightly thrilling in some areas but I definitely don't believe it's very intense. I grew up watching horror and thriller films at a young age - so my threshold may be higher ... but honestly as an adult I hardly watch them anymore. With that being said, I'm a bit more sensitive now and still feel like it wasn't believable enough to feel freaked out. Yes I'll walk to the bathroom in the dark and look out windows - where I know there are better movies out there that do freak me out.
I have a hard time believing in some entity that is supposedly strong but we know nothing about.
Bit of a waste of time, however, kudos to Sandra because as always, she delivered a good performance. | 6 |
A clear case of mass appeal prevailing over cinematic substance. The uber-conservative approach takes to US history is frankly misrepresentational at best. In a technique reminiscent of Woody Allen's "Zelig", the title character involves himself in all of the most famous events of the last forty years. Basically, the movie vilifies the protest movements of the 60's and preaches blissful ignorance under the apparently Gump-invented slogan: "S**t happens". Why create a hero who celebrates stupidity as a national characteristic is anyone's guess. Any true American patriot with an intelligence quotient above 75 would be deeply offended by the disservice the film does to our country. But even on a purely objective level, "Forrest Gump" is deeply flawed. Not only does the film shamelessly borrow (or makes a very conspicuous "homage") from such masterpieces as "Midnight Cowboy", it is also poorly structured. Lacking any visible climax, it has a potential to end at any point during its third hour. Alas, it pointlessly drags on and on, as Tom Hanks gets into even more of his "stupid" adventures. | 5 |
Overrated.
Ironic that on International Women's Day, for the first time a female wins best director for a film about..... WAR!
There's not a lot of substance to this film. Much of the content is OK tension, but lacks depth. Sneaking up on the bomb which may or may not go off, is no more than a cheap audience manipulation. Yes, it's OK to fear a bomb, considering the carmageddon of recent years all over the news. This film just grabs that fear and leads you along by the collar.
Where's the originality and creativity?
The whole thing is a cash-in on existing war stories - ramped up for the fictional screen. Big deal.
6 out of 10 for the tension and atmosphere, but that's all there is. For an Oscar win, there should be a lot more. Avatar should have got the Oscar, it was a remarkable achievement. Robbed by a pointless bomb story. | 5 |
With no major stars or well-known names, the actors outshine many more familiar personages. The story is well thought out. The criminals don't try to ingratiate themselves with the audience which adds to its reality. The acting is most convincing and the writing is excellent. Even the cold of a North Dakota winter comes across. Every film course should make use of this movie to demonstrate how to make a very good film without relying on a bottomless budget. | 9 |
When this show first aired I avoided it like the plague! But one weekend I was ill I borrowed them from a friend that raved on about season two and how "Amazing the story line" was! So he lent me his DVD's of this show and I have been glued to every episode! The thing you will find with this series is every season will basically evolve around the same basic conventions of CTU mole/Double crossed/Jack kicking ass/Jack going against protocol among some others that I won't go into in case you are wanting to get into the show.
But it is with these conventions that make this show great! It grips you into watching the next episode week after week and keeps you guessing
"what next?" 24 is a modern day master piece of action/drama that I for one will follow till its end, and will recommend to anyone. | 10 |
After letting Avengers age a few years, I no longer can see it as the masterpiece I did, even if it remains a fine film. However, Winter Soldier continues to be my favorite Marvel film even after five years. This film is masterful in how it vastly improves the characterizations of Steve Rogers, Black Widow, Nick Fury, and other characters. It also introduces some truly terrifying villains, excellent twists, great character moments, and witty, smart dialogue. The fight choreography also remains the finest in any Marvel film with one duel that rivals films like Ip Man and the Raid 2. And I stand by that opinion. I really want to gush about how much it made me love the Winter Soldier and become an even bigger fan of Black Widow, but you can see that for yourself. I will close this review off by saying that this film's grounded story does it huge favors as it explores topical subjects of politics and freedom, relevant to our political climate. This is not just a great Marvel film, it's a great film in general. And for that, I believe it remains the strongest of Marvel's films. | 9 |
One of the biggest disappointments of the year. To call it a Prequel to the Legendary Game of Thrones is an absolute insult to Game of Thrones. This one is Poorly Scripted, Acted and Directed. It just meanders along with no Pace at all. At times you have to really try hard not to doze off. A crashing bore to say the least. Script has no content and substance to engage the audience. Most of the scenes are just random or a Red-herring which could have been easily avoided.
Finally VFX is also of poor quality unlike GOT which was simply brilliant in that department. All in all a massive letdown !! | 4 |
After really crappy series like Iron Fist and The Defenders, Marvel is back on track with The Punisher. This series is not on the same level like the first season of Daredevil, but quite close. The story is OK, but has no real twists in it. But what I liked was the action and the way how Frank Castle is portrayed. There aren't many action scenes, but the few really deliver. They are tough, violent, and gory. No watering down here. And good thing is, the Punisher finalizes fights as they should end, with a kill.
The whole atmosphere of the Punisher is great. It is gritty and captures the anti-hero aspects quite well. One reason for this is, the actors are all doing a great job and the character development is well integrated into the story. Jon Bernthal brings Frank Castle to life very well. The rest of the cast is good too and portray their characters quite well. I think we have to live with the feminism thing now, meaning in every movie or series is a tough acting woman like Dinah Madani, who wants to proof that she can do the job as good as a man or even better.
So all good then? No, there is still some space for improvement. The eight episodes of the series were good, but they didn't feel like "The Punisher". They had a thriller type scenario and it could have been any other label on them. The "Punisher-Feeling" came up in the last four episodes of this season.
But anyway, after great disappointments with series like Iron Fist and Defenders, I am happy to say, with The Punisher Marvel and Netflix redeemed themselves and I am looking forward to season 2. | 8 |
Has anyone ever noticed that Brad Pitt is a very handsome man?
Quentin Tarantino finally made a film about "real people," in every sense of the phrase. i liked it a lot as a wounded portrait of middle-age reflected against the end of the movies' *golden* age (Leo/Pitt are obviously terrific, though it's painful how little screen time they get together).
but the film is scattered to the point of abstraction, thin scenes are stretched to their breaking points, and the dialogue is leaden in a way that Tarantino's has never been before. this is a lot more interesting than the whiz-bang take on this material QT could make in his sleep (the kind of take suggested by the opening 10 minutes), but the film's confrontation with / self-examination of irrelevance seldom feels served by how leaden this thing is in a moment-to-moment basis. the 5-minute scene where Sharon Tate walks down the street, buys a book, and then walks back up the street... it's like anti-entertainment in a way that creates a strange friction with Tarantino's natural impulse. and those last 20 minutes... we'll talk about those later.
but the good scenes are great scenes, and the "rick king dalton" bit from the trailer plays 10x better in context. also dug how so much of the movie is like Grand Theft Auto Tinseltown, with characters driving around old-timey LA as their car radios bark period-appropriate commercials and jingles at them. maybe this will all play better a second time around, when i'm not expecting something a little more amped up and keyed in - i can see this going up in my estimation, and not the other way. but do yourself a favor and downshift your expectations to a quiet two-hander about being a has-been. | 5 |
This is my first review. This anime is one of the best animes ever showed. The first half between Light vs L is perfect , one balances the other extremely good, the second half of the series is good but definitely you will feel the change of dynamics when Light faces Near and Melo L successors. If you want to introduce someone to the World of Anime I highly recommend this one! | 9 |
I'm not sure what to even compare this to, but OMG this was excellent TV | 9 |
First i feared movie will fail to the expectations of readers. But It was wise decision to split the movie as in past in 5th and 6th movie story part was neglected due to length.
This edition is justice to book and loyal readers who go to theaters to watch their beloved fictional characters come to life.
It was good on both story and visual part. Emphasis is given on each part of the story. story itself is much complicated but director somehow pulls it off on the screen. Movie has pace as U will never miss neither Hogwarts Express Nor Hogwarts Castle.
Emotional scenes are so intense that it will make guy shed secret tear. Story part is pictured in such a way that it lingers in your mind hours later.
I thoroughly enjoyed the movie. Cant wait to see the LAST ONE.
Must watch for even those who have just heard about Harry Potter.
P.S.-ladies bring lots of tissues. | 10 |
After reading wiki, i thought i watched a different movie. glad i came here as it seems everyone agrees with me, what a load of garbage. and i mean that literally as the first 10 minutes of the movie is of a guy trying to take a dump. first thing that struck me, tht the british were portrayed as cowards. the first group all get shot in the back as they run away from the enemy w/out firing a shot. all but one who seems not to know how to work his rifle, then throws it away. the french actualy come out better as they are manning the defenses and are being left behind by the british (did i mention cowards?) also, i assume it starts day one. if so, why were the germans so damb close to the beach? when he passed the french at the sandbags, he was three blocks from the beach, so the germans were what, 4 blocks? we have 4-7 more days to go here, and the germans are already close. i stopped watching the movie as i realize it wont get better. even he aireal combat was boring. | 1 |
I was so disappointed by this, there was literally no emotion or character, the voices seemed so misplaced too, the whole film just felt "off". There was one chuckle from the audience throughout the entire film, and that was forced, and not one tear shed whereas the original was a roller coaster of emotion. Just a very flat, hollow production, visually beautiful but empty within. | 2 |
When i started watching this show i got obsessed on episode 2. but i feel like it left to many plot holes, so many questions were not answered. i get it was just a mini series but i really expected more. but marvel did a awesome job picking actors, the actors they choose did a phenomenal job on this show. i definitely recommend this show, i'm not saying it's bad OR good or it's more like in the middle. that's my honest review | 9 |
Tom Hardy just rocks as like the first part "venom" his acting makes pretty so good with the film.
The film continues from they left with the first part, venom "the character" also did some great job with his sense of humour then and there for a while.
Overall, you can go for this film with some relaxed mode and you will absolutely enjoy it with your friends or couple or family. | 8 |
Intelligent film for serious viewing. The writing and acting is impeccable. This movie is a psychological film about relationships, sex and repression. After viewing it I wanted to write an essay about the film because it inspired so many ideas. It's been awhile since I've added a movie to my all time favourite movies list and now I'm grateful to be able add this movie to the list!
I could biased by my deep interest in psychology and using that as a way to interpret (psychoanalyze) this movie. | 10 |
I haven't got the faintest idea of what this is about. Perhaps something about controlling other people's dreams, to get what you want. In this case it's once again the evil corporation, which wants to rule the world. OK, great.
In fact there is no plot or five running at the same time. You decide. You can see Paris upside down if you're interested, but really, the time when we got impressed by computer tricks is since long over.
Together with all the quasi-intellectualism in the dialog, this is very hard to stand and not even entertaining. Something is wrong when you're bored already after two minutes and then, there are more than 140 minutes to go. A serious warning about this. | 3 |
Season 1 up until 3 was a masterpiece. The suspense was there, the humor, and don't forget the monsters. A full package of a work of art. | 8 |
This series is an honorable depiction of the horrors experienced by the victims of this tragedy. Elegantly shot with intense camera imagination that slowly introduces the dread that will befall the characters in their difficult struggle to thread the needle between doing what is right and following orders. It is devastating and frustrating to witness the individual stories of the youth who were destroyed by this event and the old timers who brutally kept everything a secret regardless of the consequences on the surrounding people. The cast is excellent in character and believability. The urgency that is seamlessly woven into the spirit of the series summons the impending doom onto the viewer's screen in the most frightful way. | 8 |
First off I am a big Star Trek fan and was hoping for more from Discovery. I was never a big Lost in Space fan though I did grow up watching the original show.
I am reviewing after having watched season two and the characters have really found their legs and are off running. The scenery is stunning, the effects even more so and I've really come to enjoy the design on the Jupiter and Resolute. The acting is improving with each show and the action will keep you on the edge of your seat. It's not without faults but the relationship between Will and the Robot has evolved considerably.
Season two is action packed from start to the cliffhanger ending that's up there with the best of them. Our heroes are each in vastly different situations making you wonder how they will recover similar to the ending of Empire Strikes Back.
I was left wanting more and hating that I had watched it all in two sittings. Keeping my wife and I on the edge of our seats right up till the shocking ending.
Now just hoping Picard will restore my faith in Star Trek.
I highly recommend Lost in Space | 6 |
STAR RATING: ***** Unmissable **** Very Good *** Okay ** You Could Go Out For A Meal Instead * Avoid At All Costs
A couple of partners who aspire to join the notorious Axe Gang that terrorizes China in the 1940s come into conflict with the residents of Pig Sty, a small village in the city. As events progress, the one discovers his humanity again and takes on the gang, as well as a new recruit who mastered Kung Fu to such an extent he went insane and ended up in a mental asylum...
There's been a regeneration lately of the Kung Fu genre, with the likes of Shaolin Soccer and Ong Bak, and this latest entry tries to spin a comedic twist on it.
I found the plot really sloppy and hard to follow (even for such a film.) As for all the breath-taking stunts, in comparison to Ong Bak (which I saw only a short while ago!) they look really unbelievable and strings assisted. The relentless onslaught of them began to wear me down after a bit. A lot of the audience I was sitting watching it with seemed to find it all very funny, and maybe it just caught me on a bad day, but this attempt to add a comedic twist on the genre just didn't appeal to me. ** | 4 |
I just bought the boxset to season 6 in a charity shop one time when I was off for the summer and I was blown away when I started to watch it. It is definitely my favourite American TV show ever! I would like to watch the other seven seasons as well as Redemption, Live Another Day and Legacy. I wish this series will return this year. | 10 |
Properly the most overrated film ever. Contrived crap. One of those films every says they love because somehow they have to go with the flow. Over complicated lacking any character progression. It should be a mediocre blockbuster but because it is made by a very good director on his day and a damn good actor (but not in this) it is lauded. This explains more about the world than this piece of ..... | 1 |
You'll be better off in your day either not watching this film or rewatching the original, don't bother with this though | 3 |
Ever since Lord of the Rings Return of the King came out, I've been watching movies such as The Terminal and Harry Potter Prisoner of Azkaban, which by themselves are enough to pass the time, but not enough to bring out tears or whatever they were supposed to do. But when I watched Spiderman 2, I was completely in the movie, even to the extent that I almost couldn't stand the soft crunch of the M&Ms in my mouth, afraid that it might have me lose even a single word that was said.
Not only was the script and scenery superb (not cheap like in The Terminal, where all they needed was an airport lobby), there was also great acting and directing. Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst, Alfred Molina, and all the other actors said every line with exactly what it needed. They said every word as it was supposed to be said, whether soberly or with an as-a-matter-of-fact voice. It was as if every scene had a purpose, as if every smile and gesture meant something tremendous. That with the action sequences done so that I could feel every blow dealt and received, I believe that Spiderman 2 is something that you must see.
Overall, I rated it 10 out of 10 | 9 |
"Talk to Me" is that rare horror movie that compelled me to watch it a second time to pick up on what I'd missed. I haven't had that since "Midsommar".
Watching it again, I saw how sleek the production is, how little dead weight it has, and how fast it moves along.
I liked it a lot the first time, and even more so the second. I noticed some subtle touches, such as it happening twice that characters are asked to close doors, but they leave them open.
Is this an allusion to the movie's themes of opening doors to the unknown, and not being able to close them?
They know to say "I let you in", but how about "You can go now"?
The reckless teenagers in the cast don't even think about it.
The séance the characters engage in is actually very reminiscent of experimenting with drugs for the first time. Note the way it happens at parties, mostly around the young, who are scared but intrigued. The guy pulling the embalmed hand out of his backpack where it was hiding reminded me of somebody smuggling a bong into a high-school get together.
And of course the séance, like a drug, takes your sanity. It makes you confused as to who or what is real. And it makes you hurt those close to you, whether meaning to or not.
The blink-and-you'll-miss-it twist ending, was quite shocking to me, and very smart.
I was already going to rewatch the movie before that hit. It really made me want to pay attention.
"Talk to Me" is a horror classic, but get this? It's Australian and so am I. But I had no idea about that going in.
Why don't we big up our own products? I thought that "cultural cringe" crap was supposed to be over in the '90s. | 9 |
Unfunny, boring for the most part, trying to be clever but isn't. Once it arrives at a truly serious moment, however, from that point forward it becomes a good film. | 7 |
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