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Deserves to be released in big screens ! Such a masterpiece it is. With such enormous cast and direction this is the best of 2020. A great appreciation for Anurag Basu for creating such a brilliant story. Liked the Concept of Story portrayed in the form Ludo. Do Watch it ! Dare to miss such masterpiece.
| 10 |
Stupid act followed by stupid act. Surely these soldiers could not have lacked all vestiges of common sense and ability in real life, or none would have made it, but in this tale, they are all so far beyond ANY logic, or sensibility, or skill you find yourself hoping for them to all die. Don't waste your time, it's not even a good, bad movie, it's.... nothing at all... like water flavored ice cream.
| 1 |
This film is amazing! The action sequences are very well shot and this film throughly shows the attack that happened in 2016. Very realistic film.
Definitely recommend watching!
| 10 |
Slow paced scifi fantasy drama with serious lack of chemistry. Lots of solo acting scenes and relational drama filling up the minutes where the plot couldn't. X-men-esque for Harry Potter fans.
| 6 |
No comment really no comment overhyped it's worst movie ever
| 1 |
MR_Heraclius23 February 2020 "The Godfather: Part II" is a very suspenseful drama with a very exciting story, with great acting and great special effects. I would definitely recommend you watch this movie...but first watch the original classic from 1972 "The Godfather" . The movie may not be as good as the first movie but is still an amazing sequel.
| 10 |
Felt like sleeping during the whole movie. Nothing extraordinary
| 5 |
Way too much silliness with most of the main characters, very sad to see this one pass as a serious intergalactic plot of the marvel universe. a little bit of fun i understand with some of the characters who have already been established as "smartass". but such silly lines floating this plot made me really unhappy for a film i wanted to see.
| 4 |
Yes, the show started slow but sometimes risks have to be made. What makes this such a great show is the fact that we bond with the characters. The 1st season spent most of its time building character. Character development must have a sturdy base to build upon, and that's just what this show does. A+ for character development.
| 10 |
How can anyone really say this is a movie which is remotely above average rating? There is nothing in the movie which is new or innovative. Just the same lame run of the mill action herky jerky as the second installment (which, unbelievably, is worse yet!).
Trailer looked promising, execution on movie obviously sub-par. The emotions and more gritty feel of the trailer was extremely misleading, as the actual movie is somewhat more akin to comedy than drama.
Marvel franchise is getting drive to the ground with this bullshit. What ever happened to the Tony Stark of Iron Man 1, where the character evolvement actually makes sense? In this latest installment, the very-hard-to-believe anxiety attacks and the mushy interaction between the 'Mechanic' and the all-too-cute little town boy is completely over the top. Whoever came up with this story arc should seriously rethink his career...
Only bright spot is Robert Downey JRs usual great dialogue and Ben Kingsleys erratic Mandarin character.
Would not recommend this to anyone with an IQ above normal house temperature Celsius.
| 4 |
This is a 10 out of 10. Without question! I haven't enjoyed a show on any platform this much in I don't know how long. Funny, fast moving, exciting and well played. I love the cast- everyone is just great in this. I'm not going to give a pithy cinematic critique because I don't feel like it and it would come off as phoney baloney at any rate. Want entertainment? Want to laugh and be engaged in a show? Watch and enjoy! I am grinning ear to ear and grateful that the writers and cast of OMITB have their skills together to create entertainment and not eye roll inducing nonsense. YAY. Thank you.
| 10 |
For some,season 1 was a real mess. It seemed puzzled and confusing but for me it was intriguing .I really loved the storytelling it was unusual and mystifying.Geralt suited best to the character of the witcher and him fighting with the monsters were my favourite parts (specially betrayer moon) .Ciri a newbie to the world of grim was seen wandering in the woods throughout the season, keen to see her take a lead in season2.season 1 ended with many mysteries, desperately waiting for them to get solved...
| 8 |
I'm not going to talk about the things that other reviewers have already mentioned - the flawed cast, acting, pace, etc. I'm here to tell you this Witcher is not what Sapkovsky wanted to tell you.
Sapkovsky's Witcher is not about opressed minorities, not about the rights of women, the gays and lesbians and what not.
Sapkovsky's Witcher is about what it means to be a human. His message is completely different from that of the tv show.
If you want to watch some Witcher related content, do yourself a favour and watch anime Claymore. Claymore was obviously inspired by Witcher and I've never seen more brutal and erotic animation than Claymore.
Skip this LGBT stuff.
| 3 |
The fact that a movie of this caliber is given such an overall high rating reflects the disintegrating state of our civilization. Tom Hanks, as always, is obnoxious and unlikeable. How this guy garners such critical acclaim is totally baffling. It's almost like he didn't cut his acting teeth on the immortal "Bosom Buddies." Oh, wait, he has become a brash public believer in the impossible Oswald-acted-alone fairy tale. That always helps careers....
To anyone that has a loved one with development difficulties, or has worked with handicapped people, Forest Gump is a pathetic and unrealistic caricature. Hanks's voice for the character is grating and unlike any I've ever heard, in the south or from any developmentally delayed individual. What kind of ridiculous accent is that? Even Rosie O'Donnell's laughable performance as a mentally challenged person was more believable than Hanks.
The plot is beyond preposterous. All those famous people, all the crucial events of the times (at least by Hollywood historical standards), and this one very challenged guy just happens to be in the right place at the right time, over and over again. I love fantasy and far fletched plots, but this is not remotely possible under any circumstances.
Again, those with personal life experiences in this area, know all too well just how horribly the handicapped and developmentally delayed are treated by all too many "good" and "upright" citizens. Gump seemed to avoid most of that, when he wasn't altering history. This film makes a mockery of those whose real disabilities make every day a real challenge. It's typical Hollywood, but even worse than usual. Maybe with another actor in the lead, who could give even a somewhat acceptable performance, this film might have been better.
| 1 |
Pro Season 1 was good High production values Great costumes Great scenery Interesting topic
Cons Horrible continuity in season 2 Theresa Palmer's poor acting Story bounces around and gets SUPER BORING in season 2 Tom Hughes one dimensional acting Woke references *sigh* in the 15th century no less.
Boring Season 2.
I like stories.
Too often writers write filler for 10 episodes and it weighs badly on the story line.
Too many characters that the writers feel they have to write side stories for.
Problem is, the side stories have little or nothing to do with the main plot so, as a viewer, you have to sit through all that "sludge".
Just when they return to the main storyline, BOOM, let's digress to yet another side story.
BOOM, let's add yet another character that has nothing to do with the main storyline.
Arrrgghh!!!
Too many "Series" follow is tired formula.
10 episodes.
The middle 5 episodes are filler.
| 2 |
Just a really awful movie. No sense of history. Disjointed. Just another vehicle for portraying the preoccupations of the modern psyche.
| 1 |
I had higher expectation from this movie but it turned out to be superheroes drama/comedy mixed with little action. There was very little action in the movie compare to past Avengers. 3d effects were not up to mark either. I was fairly disappointed by this one. If drama is your genre then go for it but if you like action then skip it.
| 3 |
Movie is absolutely paisa vasool. Just go and watch it, movie keeps u alive from the very start till end. Mr. Vicky's acting is fabulous as well as other actors (male and female) also had a tremendously good performance. Also don't read reviews many are bot Pakistani reviews with one or two stars.
| 10 |
I've seen quite a few negative reviews that I just don't understand. The show holds your interest, is well-acted, family-friendly with no wild violence - and it's quite imaginative. Yes, of course the characters do some dumb things to create situations that need solving.... so there is a story!!!! If everything went perfectly it would be boring. I didn't expect to like it as much as I have. We've nearly finished season 2, and I sure hope they do a third season.
| 9 |
I realize that I'm old-fashioned, but I prefer movies that have a plot. This is a movie about nothing. The fight scenes rapidly got tedious because nothing was ever settled; they just jumped to another universe. And I never figured out what they were fighting about anyway. I wasn't sure whether the parts that I thought were funny were actually intended to be humorous. The ending was corny. I gave it 3 stars for the creativity that it took to come up some of the universes. And because it's not the worst movie that I've ever seen, or even the worst that I've seen in the last year (Top Gun Maverick was worse).
| 3 |
I tried to get into this movie. I gave up halfway through. It has got to be the most uninteresting film I've seen in a long time. Frenetic, disjointed, and irritating. I doubt that I would have felt differently had I watched it until the end. I'm surprised that it won so many Oscars. Critics have raved about it and usually there is a glimmer of truth in what they report. Not for this movie, at least not for me. The opening scenes were fine, and I wish the movie could have continued along in that manner. But it moved into bizarre territory and stayed there. Bizarre can be ok, but in this movie, it wasn't. I couldn't make sense of most of what happened nor did I care to. I agree with other users here who said that there are better films to watch if one wants to find out what life may have been like if one had made different life choices.
| 3 |
Yeah, ok, whatever! This movie was about as lame as they come! Sure, the performances by Bill (Murray) and Scarlett (Johannsen) were good, but the story line just wasn't there. Yeah, there was a couple of spots where I found myself laughing out loud, but as a rule I did NOT find this a funny movie. Not sure what category I'd put it in, but comedy just wasn't it. All in all, I am shocked and amazed that this film was even nominated let alone won any awards. How disappointing!!
| 4 |
Medium action, comedy, science, drama and not very bad not very good it id fun watching it you will not regret it
| 3 |
Venom LTBC Is truly funnier then the first and hard to execute in these times of everyone being sensitive. No PC apologetic here. Tom Hardy and Woody Harrelson are the new dynamic duo in schlock humour. Please pair them up again.
| 9 |
They're just fighting each other all the time. To much forced drama. Season 1 was decent. I decided to watch Season 2 and it's getting worse, and then Season 3 is just worst. I get bored.
| 4 |
The casting went wrong. The Story Is Common. Actions are unimaginable. Poor Direction.
| 1 |
What a waste of time money and talent. It appeared they thought of creating something different but ended up with a product which is complete disaster.
Direction is poor and equally bad is the story telling and presentation. Nothing is aligned to the theme because the central theme itself is not there. You seem to be cheated when one after another scene comes and you are not supposed to apply your mind.
So many characters and different story and they try to tie it together but failed badly.
Please save time money and don't pollute your mind. You will do a great service to yourself.
| 2 |
This biographical criminal comedy film is about fraudulent stockbroker Jordan Belfort, and is based on his memoir.
This film made a lot of money; it gained several awards and popularity with the critics.
It lasts three hours, which is too long. For a comedy, it's nowhere near funny enough. None of the characters are likable or even sympathetic, so we can't side with or root for any of them.
| 3 |
This is a great film if you are an action movie lover. The story is good. The best thing is of course it's action. Michael Bay did a good job with all the action shots. Some humorous are also here. Definitely worth a watch.
| 7 |
Let me preface by saying I'm a fan and thoroughly enjoyed the Harry Potter franchise. The first of the Fantastic Beast series was passable at best so my expectations were low, to say the least heading into the sequel. And this film hit that low spot like a dart to a bullseye. I enjoy many of the actors and actresses in the movie, too. Redmayne does a great job and I really don't mind Johnny Depp as Grindelwald. But this movie is just a dark and confusing slog from start to finish. Every time you get to the point where you think you're about to give up on caring, they are like "Look, we have a cute creature." These little cute distractions are the highlight and lone fun part of the film. My ending thought with the closing credits was the same as it was for its predecessor: I wish Deathly Hallows would have been the end of this franchise. This is just blasphemy to Potterheads everywhere.
| 3 |
I was bored after 30 minutes. Somehow I made it through the whole movie. But this movie never got good. At least I can save now the second part. Better watch Prestige to see a good magician movie.
| 5 |
"Knives Out" will hopefully survive this utterly disappointing sequel as a modern classic, but the writing is so excruciating that one cannot be too sure. As the original, the movie assembles an ensemble of distinctive characters - only they are really boring and lifeless this time. Daniel Craig's master sleuth was a bit of a dunce in the first one, which gave him a unique charm - now he's a run-of-the-mill "and-the-murderer-is" gay guy. The female lead, whose intelligence was the crux to "Knives Out", comes across as hapless and fickle this time (not the actress, she's great, her character isn't). Once the second story loop starts it's crystal clear who the killer is, but you have to wait a full hour for the revelation. And the grand finale is an insult to brain cells - congealed hydrogen at room temperature kind of stupid. The similarly themed "Triangle of Sadness" is much more on point and far more entertaining.
| 4 |
It's just another stupid (not funny) movie so don't expect much. The director and the cinematography are good. Actors have the good chemistry. I love their chemistry but their chemistry couldn't save the bad writing. The writing is really horrible. I laughed not more than 10 times.
| 3 |
Too long. If you cannot tell the story in under two hours and make it interesting, its not worth telling.
I had no real empathy for any of the characters, including "Batman." I think Levitt could have made quite a good "Joker", if brought back, never a "Robin" though.
Anne Hathaway, passable but not as engaging as say,Moretz from "Kick-Ass?"
Hardy was quite good as "Bane" but not a patch on Ledger. His Sean Connery speaking through a blender was most amusing.
I think Caine was wasted, and his crying old man act, we only need to see this once per film Michael.
The film has become almost a blur in my memory and at an estimated $25000000 dollars, that really shouldn't be the case.
| 5 |
It is a crying shame that Tom Hardy is busy with this rubbish when he could be getting on with Taboo season 2.
The first installment of this travesty was weak and so is this one. I do not understand how they get the money to produce this nonsense nor how people spend their money on it to keep sustaining them. Our only power is our purchase choices.
| 3 |
I love how vast can marvel universe can expand....and really new characters,twist and turns in the web series is what i love watch its really nice they kept tom for web series too 😀😀
| 9 |
There wasn't anything about this that would make say this was one of their greatest projects. It lacks the wit and inspiration that you'd expect and Tom Hiddelston boy what happened to you? This got a great rating. Must be due to fanboy fervor that is always forgiving. A hopeless bore. Yeah you'll be on the edge of your seat but simply hoping something interesting will happen.
| 2 |
Fargo is one of those films that becomes an instant classic. Pulp Fiction is the only other one that really hits the mind as another recent film to become so famous. The truth is if you don't like it then you just totally missed the point. There is a lot of humor involved in it that you probably won't laugh at until around the 3rd or 4th time you see it, not to mention how often you'll quote it after that. Fargo is simply an original masterpiece and for those of you who actually insult little things about it... o.k. that proves how incredibly stupid you are and unless you can whip out a film degree I think it's best to just shut the hell up, this is a very entertaining movie that is nearly flawless.
| 10 |
The concept for the movie seems interesting enough, but even with decent acting and a somewhat original story, it felt hollow.
| 4 |
This followup to BATMAN BEGINS has only been out for a short time, and already it's getting hailed as "The Greatest Movie Of All Time" by many viewers of all walks of life, presently enjoying an unfathomable general rating of 9.4 out of a possible 10 points on the "Internet Movie Database". As a result, the voting has it currently ranking as #1 on their "Top 250 Movies" list, even taking reign above true cinematic classics like CITIZEN KANE, BEN-HUR, THE GODFATHER and CASABLANCA. If this trend keeps up, we'll have a #1 for THE DARK KNIGHT, all right -- as the #1 "Most OVERRATED Movie Of All Time"!
Hey, folks -- please let's get a grip. One has to wonder how much of this unprecedented glory has to do with the tragic death of 29-year-old Heath Ledger (who plays the Joker in this movie), who passed on unexpectedly with a drug overdose just months before this film was released. THE DARK KNIGHT is not a good film, but it's not as much of a miss as BATMAN BEGINS was. The best thing I will say about THE DARK KNIGHT is that Heath Ledger's contagious interpretation of The Joker IS spellbinding, I will happily concede. Every time this character is on screen we cannot take our eyes off him. His Joker is a ghoulish clown ... intense, deadly, maniacal, and - for the first time that I can remember - downright frightening. He is a criminal to be reckoned with. For devotees of the previous screen versions of The Joker, they may like to know that Ledger also retains some of the comic prowess of this infamous court jester, laughing and getting flamboyant every now and then. I would go as far to say that Ledger is reason alone to see this movie, even though very little else in it can add anything to the fancy table he sets. This is another "dark" Batman experience. It's not the "Zap! Bam! Pow!" type of lighthearted comical approach which was dominant in the Adam West television series. From my own personal experiences in talking to different fans of both the "dark" and the "light" Caped Crusader, there seems to be two divided camps. I can't concern myself too much with that, though, because for me I approve of both interpretations of the Batman mythos.
Christian Bale is The Batman once again, and I had the same trouble with him here that I had with him in BATMAN BEGINS. That being, he tends to growl and speak in a sardonic whisper when wearing his Bat mask, and I think the effect is not only silly, but it grates on my nerves. He looks fine as Bruce Wayne, I suppose, but as Batman he also seems to be unimportant in his own film. While we keep looking forward to the next appearance of The Joker, Batman here is not very prominent.
A couple more more sweeteners to the stew are the characters of Harvey Dent (aka Two-Face), well-played by Aaron Eckhart, and Gary Oldman in a good performance as Commissioner Gordon. They're strong and intriguing presences within the movie, also peaking the interest more than Batman himself. Where the movie falls apart for me is that it has a confusing way of telling its story and conveying its action scenes, often coming across like a convoluted mess. It also feels far too long and in dire need of losing 30 or more minutes,easily. Add this to the insipid semi-presence of Batman, and even the factor that Heath Ledger -- for all his ingratiating magnetism in the first half of the film -- also seems to get tired in the last half, and you have just an Above Average film experience. That doesn't make THE DARK KNIGHT even "good", let alone "The Greatest Movie Ever Made". **1/2 out of ****
| 6 |
I am already a Shahrukh Khan fan, loved and laughed through DDLJ and cried my eyes out watching Kal Ho Na Ho. Main Hoon Na was such a wonderful mix of fantasy superhero, with heart wrenching love/family stories - Not to mention the catchy songs and dance sequences that make anyone want to try to dance. Each cast member had shining moments and all seemed to work well together. All of these elements are then put together with exquisite timing and editing. Critics ask whether or not the plot is plausible - well so what...after all, it is movie make-believe. Excuse me, but does Hollywood really use plausible plots?! As for Farah Khan, her choreography and directing were great. What an asset to Bollywood films. I just hope to see more of her work, she's great. Go Farah Go.
| 10 |
Hugely overrated, fake hype.
Its a normal TV Show. It ain't bad nor great, its normal. Everything about it is normal, from acting to script. Don't understand the hype, don't people learn about Chernobyl in School?
| 1 |
I'm 53. Whether they meant it or not, I'm the target audience for this superb bit of nostalgic nonsense. It ticks all my boxes as did Super 8.
Not a single drug dealing money laundering multiple murderer in sight and all the better for it.
| 9 |
Should have been an excellent movie. Missing a couple things. No dialogue, no story. Just an obvious sales pitch for the game.
| 2 |
What started out as a brilliant and engaging psychological horror-drama, forcibly turned into something bland and generic. I loved this show at the start, its 1950's vibes and its building creeping atmosphere. Elizabeth Olson is fantastic all the way throughout this serious, and truly should earn an emmy for her role throughout. Many people are praising Kathryn Hahn's performance throughout the show, but honestly once they reveal who she truly is, her performance falls rather flat. She also can overact a hilarious amount in the last two episodes, and it's quite horrible to watch. I love the idea and concept of this show, I was so glad how they initially executed it, but sadly its last two episodes take a major downfall. Many people are griping about people simply complaining about the finale of the show, claiming viewers were not satisfied with what they expected to happen- but truly that is not the case- at least for me. When you take something so bound is psychological tendencies, and make it this bland CGI spectacle to finish it off, you truly feel like it loses a lot of its heart and what made it so great to begin with. It feels rushed is what I truly think, and if they had taken the time to think of a more convincing or perhaps more logical ending than my opinion would change drastically. I enjoyed the show for what it was, hiccups and all, but I still feel the undenying thought that if they just made two more episodes before the finale- this show could have been something truly extraordinary. Something I knew from the beginning it had the potential to be.
My Rating: 8.3/10.
| 8 |
"Forgetting Sarah Marshall" is another in the sequence of comedies bearing Judd Apatow's imprint. Here Apatow acts as producer while the direction is handled by first-timer Nicholas Stoller and the script comes from the pen of star Jason Segel.
The story concerns a guy who gets dumped by the titular Sarah Marshall and has a tough time getting over it. When he follows his brother's advice and vacations in Hawaii he arrives only to find that his ex is staying at the same resort with her new boyfriend. Awkward. Needless to say, hilarity ensues.
I find Jason Segel to be a likable presence in films and this one is no exception. Kristen Bell is also quite likable as Sarah Marshall though I think I wouldn't have much trouble forgetting about her with the lovely Mila Kunis around. Meanwhile, Russell Brand makes a fine addition to the mix with his effortless delivery and cocksure attitude. Add to these some notable individuals in support - including Paul Rudd, Jonah Hill and Bill Hader - and you've got an enviable comedic ensemble.
Nicholas Stoller's direction does the trick though there's not really anything special about it. It competently presents Jason Segel's script, which is funny, insightful and original. I've also got to single out the soundtrack for some special praise; opening as it does with Cake, closing with a Hawaiian translation of "Nothing Compares 2 U" and featuring a number of good tunes in between.
In the end, what elevates this comedy above most of its brethren is the story. The simple premise paves the way for a story that feels authentic while also hitting the right notes for a romantic comedy. Certainly worth viewing in my opinion, though I should note that Segel goes full frontal in a couple of scenes, so you might want to choose your company accordingly.
| 8 |
My wife, no sci-fi fan, expressed an interest in this almost-three-hour "2001" wannabe b/c the physicist who came up with the original story idea, Kip Thorne, was a colleague of her dad's at CalTech. Good to know that the (quantum) mechanics of the plot are in accordance with current thinking, but the best scenes are the early ones, while we're still trying to figure out what's going on in this dys-something world, where an ex–hotshot pilot is growing corn with the help of a smart combine and today's Internet craziness (the Apollo landing was faked!) is the received wisdom of the future.
Later on, the Nolans come up with some nice relativistic plot twists—Anne Hathaway's dawdling for a few minutes on a high-gravity planet sets their schedule back by twenty-two years, Earth time—and the storyline is always intriguing, but not really all that involving, at least till the final scenes
. The basic problem, IMHO, is too much sci and not enough fi; one of the main reasons that "2001" is still the gold standard is that Clarke and Kubrick don't try to explain away the mystery
.
The A-listers in the cast all do fine; Mackenzie Foy as the 10-yr-old Murph is perfect, though I was sorry that Bill Irwin (TARS the robot) was just doing a voice-over. Hans Zimmer's score may make you feel at times like a rat that's built its nest in a huge pipe organ, but it's also quite effective toward the end, when McConaughey's character reconnects with his estranged daughter from the depths of a black hole.
In short, "2001" it's not, but, despite a few scenes where time seems to come to a standstill (the frozen Matt Damon planet, e.g.), "Interstellar" is still pretty entertaining and occasionally thought provoking as well
| 7 |
I just finished watching 3 seasons of this great show. The acting is terrific, especially by the guy who plays Homelander (Antony Starr).
Homelander is by far the best villain I've seen executed in a comic book, live-action show or movie; beaten by the previous best, Heath ledger's legendary joker and even Omni Man from Invincible.
He is unpredictable, terrifying and downright disturbing to watch at times; while still being a superbly written complex character.
Butcher is also an amazing anti-hero character, played by the charismatic and talented Karl Urban. He does things unconventionally but gets the job done superbly.
The rest of the cast is amazing as well, including Hughie, MM, Annie and the others.
Those who thought this genre didn't have any adult-oriented shows, this gem's just for you. It deals with narcissism, extremism and corporate greed fantastically through the medium of unchecked superpower authority.
The finale of the 3rd season was a slight letdown, though I would say, its a strong 9/10 for me.
| 9 |
I don't know what was all those good reviews for this garbage! This is the worst musical ever! That was ridiculous from the first scene to the last. Don't get me wrong I like Gosling and Stone but this was painful to watch. The people who gave good reviews to this...don't know if they ever watch a musical. Glad it didn't win the best picture of the year.
| 1 |
Plot: Relevant
Story: Simple
Acting: No overacting. Real acting prevails.Also depicted overacting of some pompous and glamorous people of the glamour industry through the characters.Every character does their jobs. Hats off! Every character deserves 8.5 out of 10.
Screenplay: 7.5 out of 10
Music:: Songs: 7.5 out of 10 Background Music: 7.5 out of 10 lyrics: 7.5 out of 10(as per the plot of the movie)
Cinematography: 7.5 out of 10
Direction: 7.5 out of 10(Good luck ahead, you have the talent)
Overall Verdict: Feel good movie with some sweet, simple, cute and funny memorable moments. Also have multi directional messages ,decode it :).
Final Rating: 7.5/10(Ignore the negligible glitches)
Recommended
| 8 |
Despite a strong first two seasons, it feels like this show is losing its way and I'm not relishing the prospect of a further season.
The pacing of Season 4 was lethargic. Each episode could have been closer to 60 mins, as opposed to extending beyond 2 hours by the finale. The characters are too one-dimensional to justify this run-time. It felt like there was a lot of repetition in the storytelling.
The creators would do well to refer back to the 80s era of cinema they are inspired by, where punchy story-telling and fun, fast moving plots were the key. Having also watched Cobra Kai recently, I feel they succeeded in pacing and, more importantly, not taking themselves too seriously.
| 5 |
This is one of those movies that emotes nostalgia from the viewer....even years later. I score very few movies a perfect 10, but this one is even kiel to Three Billboards over Missouri, also with Frances McDormand rocking her role.
The fascination of the personalities, voice and diction of the residence of the northernmost portions of Minnesota, and North Dakota provides a fabulous foundation for this iconic movie.
This movie is broken down into various scenes that might give you a moment of disconnect when they start, but they flow perfectly once you realize what is going on.
Put very likable people in tragic and murderous situations and you have an almost Shakespearean tragic comedy....and that is hard to emulate.
| 10 |
"Spider-Man 2" is almost entirely an improvement upon the 2002 original. There are several fine threads, and although not all of its limbs are followed through, there is some consistency, from the level of the characters' double lives up to the meta-narrative constructions.
Most of the nested stories involve some web of lies being unmasked. There's the truth behind the story of Uncle Ben's death between Peter and Aunt May. For Harry, there's the secret of Spiderman's identity and the mask of the Green Goblin. Doc Ock is lied to by his mechanical limbs. There's the love story between Peter and Mary Jane, which remains unrequited because of the secret identity. Like Clark Kent, Peter also works for a newspaper that gives a meta-narrative about the superhero to the outer story of the superhero that is the movie; except, here, it's a tabloid that lies about Spiderman's heroism. And Mary Jane is a stage actress who performs in, of all plays, Oscar Wilde's "The Importance of Being Earnest." Get it? It's quite the balancing act that the filmmakers managed to put this all together so well--even though some parts don't quite fit, such as the suggested attraction the landlord's daughter has for Peter.
Another part of the cinematic template here seems to have been "Superman II" (1980), which also involved a superhero sacrificing his powers to pursue his love interest before, in the Donner Cut at least, a father figure from beyond the grave guided him back to being a savior (although Aunt May's speech here is even more decisive, which, I suppose is more akin to the theatrical cut of "Superman II"). The train sequence even includes Spiderman in the Christ crucifixion pose twice over--during the heroism and, again, when he's lifted by the passengers--which is more obvious than the corresponding bus scene in "Superman II," if not the Trinitarian talk about "the son becomes the father and the father becomes the son," but not so blatant as the Christ allegories in, say, "Superman Returns" (2006) or "Man of Steel" (2013).
Moreover, there's more of the "Spydercam" or swooping camerawork than in the first movie; plus, the rest of the picture is better composed, too. There's no more of "The Matrix"-style bullet-time photography and Neo-like moves for Spidey like last time. There's no more of the steady static shots here on a static-masked villain like the Green Goblin, either. Indeed, the villain here is a total improvement (which credits the argument that the success of a superhero movie largely depends on its supervillain), and while there's still more Goblin stuff being set up, it's mercifully subjected here to subplot, as opposed to what happened in the disastrous third movie. Even when Spidey isn't swinging between buildings, there's a sense this time that the film is still moving at a lively pace--whether innovative editing, the odd freeze-frame or slow-motion shot, the Spidey-sense shots or cutting and shooting based on Doc Ock's thundering approach. I love the use of "Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head" in the score. It also helps that the action set pieces are excellent. I even like the cartoonish look of the bank robbery, what with the bags full of coins and an elderly woman being thrown around like a rag doll. The CGI of the first movie, on the other hand, bothered me some for its cartoon appearance. Not so here. Doc Ock's limbs look fine, including in a horror-film-inspired scene; Spidey actually looks rather human performing much of his acrobatics and even more human when he fails to perform them; and the train sequence is fantastic.
| 8 |
If I were a movie studio executive who was handed the budget of this movie ($150 million), I would use the money to make a number of 5 to 10 million dollar movies helmed by directors and writers who showed me originality and creativity. I certainly wouldn't blow it on one movie, especially one that would be directed by someone (in this case, Michael Bay) who has repeatedly in the past made overblown and near incoherent movies. With this movie, Bay proves sadly that he's not only not slowing down, he is actually getting worse at his craft. The story in this movie makes almost no sense, from it's ultra high speed unfolding to the fact that many plot details seem missing. The characters are cold and not the least bit sympathetic, from their lack of depth to the fact that they inflict their sadism on everybody (including innocent bystanders). And the action sequences make pretty much no sense, from their rapid editing to their poor direction and choreography. In short, this movie is an over two hour long headache. Though sadly it will probably get a lot of looks from curious Netflix users, and Netflix will subsequently look at the ratings and greenlight a sequel. No thanks, Netflix.
| 2 |
2 hour 8 minutes of product placements. crappy story line.
That's it really.
| 5 |
The start had so much potential, i was expecting a really good series. After episode 2 we were debating whether to keep watching. Acting was so so at best. Last several episodes were so boring, hokey.
| 2 |
Matt Murdock, who was blinded by a chemical spill as a young boy, fights crime as a lawyer by day and as a vigilante by night. Despite his blindness, he uses his superhuman senses to demolish the criminal organizations terrorizing Hell's Kitchen.
As a disabled person, I have a deep appreciate for stories about handicapped superheroes, like Matt Murdock (played by Charlie Cox) in Daredevil. But the fact that they decided to remake this epic story is certainly not the only reason that I must tip my hat to Netflix for their recent original series, Daredevil.
I cannot praise this show enough for its unbelievable fight scene choreography, excellent acting, and striking cinematography. I also appreciate that in comparison to most Marvel series, Netflix's Daredevil adds an element of realism to the story with the addition of grisly deaths, an abundance of blood, and serious injury (to both the criminals and to our hero).
This show is addictive and immensely entertaining. Typically, I like to be a bit more eloquent. However, the most accurate word I can use to describe this series is: badass.
| 9 |
I am so glad that this iconic hero just debuted! Oscar Isaac delivers a very well rounded performance in the pilot and I can't wait for more to come! This is a great instalment to the MCU! Way to go Marvel!
| 7 |
The best time travel releted tv show I ever watch. And here is a thing....you have to give your full attention to understand the anime.....I can bet at the end this gonna be your another most fav anime ❤
| 9 |
I lived for the slow acting and finally a show that was funny and the kids had scenes that were refreshing and no rush about anything.
Season 3 was an absolute joke and insult to the previous seasons but it can't take away from the genius first season
| 8 |
I had a tough time getting into "6 Underground". Director Michael Bay's style of filmmaking has never been my favorite. His action scenes or so big and loud plus his fast cutting style causes my head to spin. But I as I continued to watch, I found myself slowly having a good time. "6 Underground" has some great action (of course) a good cast and a lot of laughs. The last half hour or so of this movie is very exciting. I plan on watching "6 Underground" again soon. I suspect that I will enjoy it even more the second time around.
| 7 |
For a show called Loki, this is a catastrophe. The plot is so uninteresting. Loki isn't even true to character. I have so little to say about this boring show. Stick to the movies. Marvel TV shows are lame and poorly written.
| 2 |
A kind of flashback-inside-a-flashback, where we first get an aged writer (Tom Wilkinson) recalling his younger self (Jude Law) meeting with the important Zero Moustafa (F. Murray Abraham); then, another flashback (this one the movie) of Zero's youth working in the hotel under Gustave H. (Ralph Fiennes) and eventually inheriting it.
This is Wes Anderson's usual farce of a 'comedy', where he tries to be amusing or quirky, with a big meaningful cast even in the smallest of roles, colorful visual and 'hip' soundtracks. As usual, this is a matter of 'style': you are either the artsy type who glorifies him as one of modern cinema's finest or, like me, sees him as a pretentious hack.
Like in all his previous films, such as 'Rushmore' and 'Moonrise Kingdom', Anderson's style annoys me. He attempts to be 'different' in a sense, trying to force a quirky feel to his movies that only ends up making his characters and plot lines feel forced and unrealistic, almost cartoonish, to the point halfway through the film they might get unbearable.
His entire 'trademarks' (character presentation, chapter separation, reaction shots) are interesting ideas, but he tries to be so fancy doing that that it becomes... Cheesy?
'The Grand Hotel Budapest' is no different. The plot develops nicely, but by the end it is so pointlessly complicated it's not even funny. Characters come and go for seconds, so much you have to wonder why cast names like Bob Balaban, Bill Murray, Ed Norton or Jude Law for cameo- like minor roles. Just to add to the poster?
At least his more irritating casting choices (Jason Schwartzman, Tilda Swinton) also get the same cameo-esque treatment (i.e..: they are almost inexistent in here).
Among the actors that get more screen time Ralph Fiennes does a very good job, though his accent distracts a bit. Jeff Goldblum, Saoirse Ronan and Willem Dafoe are also good to watch, while Adrien Brody is atrocious as usual; Tony Revolori (the young Zero) is quite inconsistent, though his scenes with Fiennes are usually good.
The scenarios are beautiful, that is undeniable. But even that is not enough to compensate for all its shortcomings. Some scenes, like the whole mountain chase, felt like a failed attempt at recreating a Looney Tunes sketch.
In other words, this is the same old Wes Anderson formula made slightly more bearable. Fans of his style will get the usual 'fun' they find in it, while anyone else should be free to avoid it. Truth be told, I only watched it because of its unusually high rating.
| 5 |
I don't know how to put this nicely... In this movie, no one is trying. The screenplay is cookie cutter/completely predictable, the characters are all the same character (cocky navy dude-even Jennifer Connolly plays cocky navy dude), the mission is vague and the stakes are non-existent.
Maverick is supposed to choose 6 pilots out of a class of about 16 for this bull's eye mission. Though, only 6 of them get any screen time. I wonder who he'll pick. The inclusion of two black characters and a Latino seems progressive until they total about 5 lines of dialogue collectively. Token, much?
The best part is at the climax when the "acting" becomes secondary to the action. The plane stunts are cool. That's literally all I have to say about this movie though. So dull. I don't know who this is supposed to appeal to, but it isn't me.
| 3 |
Amazing movie, beautiful story, characterizations on point .
| 7 |
Wow. Started out ok, but by the end of the first season I'd pretty much lost interest. The whole "Eighties" thing was way underdone (and over talked about) and the show itself seemed to be written to Jr High schoolers. If Jr High Schoolers liked plot holes big enough to drive a truck through.
| 6 |
Pankaj Tripathi as the unkillable Terminator. A brilliant Movie with a great Story, great cast, great acting. Glad I got Netflix. Otherwise I would have missed this gem.
This movie shows why Indian cinema should go this route. Rather than casting some big starts or their kids with a horrible script and tatti dialogues ,they should do something like this.
| 10 |
Dark, creepy, depressing, absolute garbage, have no words for how terrible it is. Disgusting!!! For perveted people. Don't watch it, you have better things to do. Such a mess. Shaaaame!!!
| 1 |
Am i the only one that thinks this movie was so damn wack
| 4 |
Just when you thought people were sick and tired of zombie shows, here we are again. I hav e never heard of the game, not being a gamer, but I looked at the reviews and saw the extraordinarily high review ratings and immediately thought.... there must be a lot of reviewers associated with the production of this show but I thought I would give it a go anyway. The first 15 minutes of the first episode was very entertaining. BUT. Then I realised it was just another zombie show with very drawn out dialogue to pad the show out. Very little action or drama. Just watched the second episode. More of the same drawn out dialogue and very little action. Except when they kill some more zombies. Definitely wont be wasting any more of my time on this same old garbage.
| 1 |
I loved Loki in Avengers and in Thor's story, but when it comes to This Loki story. I was excited to start. Then I cannot help the yearn to fix this review. This rating is definitely misguided. Over all with first two episodes (I couldn't finished the 3rd one because it was too cliche), it was boring as hell. To this another reviewer who said we should finish the whole show to rate, but the thing is that this is just too boring and drowsy to continue. The idea of this Time Variant thing is just so lame and the plot has no excitement. It just a series of pointless fight and watching Loki got beaten up. Why would I spend my time looking at the main character got beaten up so much? Also, sometimes the music they put during the fight or tragic scene (maybe they are trying to ease the horror or being funny? But sorry, I don't get any of that). Is it still a superhero movie? I feel like I'm too grown up for this as a 20 years old person.
| 1 |
There is a big gap while fighiting, he's clearly jumping even before they hit him, some scenes where he spent too much time making a gun from different part the shot one guy with one bullet.... anyway I was very disappointed and I was expecting something better.
| 2 |
I had no expectations on this show. Was I ever blown away! I've never been a big Addams Family fan but this show was fantastic!! I hope they do a second season!! I can hardly wait for it. Tim Burton I am a fan of as I like most of his work...Nightmare Before Christmas, Edward Scissor Hands, Corpse Bride....to name a few. All excellent films...so when I saw he produced this I had to check it out. I was not disappointed in the slightest. If you are a Tim Burton fan, Addams Family fan or both then this is a must watch!! You will not regret it. The second season if renewed can not come soon enough.
| 8 |
Well thank you Tiktok this time for introducing me to Talk to me. The plot is quite simple and full of Gen Z perks, up until the 2nd act that the whole movie becomes genuinely scary, and it keeps its way until the end of the third act. I like that they did not over-explain everything relating to the hand, the scary scenes are brutal and gory but not over the top. I like some humours as well, the acting is superb. The ending makes sense but it could be done better, regardless its 90 minutes run time. Overall, a very well made movie with genuine scares, very tense and fun to watch, for horror fans and non-horror fans.
| 9 |
What a mess: 80% CGI, 20% riffing on the concept of the Multiverse. How this left the initial storyboarding is beyond me. We've lost count of the storyline 'pivots', retained little of the supposed storyline and have absolutely no empathy for any of the characters. Regrettable waste of 2+ hours. The 2 stars reflect the amazing CGI work, which is full marks for what should comprise 20% of the movie. Zero marks for storyline. The end credits scene (involving the fast food vendor) perfectly summarises our feelings towards the movie.
| 2 |
Well, I saw two episodes... First one I will forgot as fast as possible, but OK, that was introducing the characters, the world and surroundings. Acting was so-so and camera was pretty nice. Didn't played the game, but saw a game-play, and atmosphere is spot on... and that's it. Lot of characters shows up, and also some zombies. Seen a lot of times, nothing special. Second episode begin somewhere else, and that was a nice twist, couple of new characters, interesting start... but, omg, some dialogues are bad that I was ashamed to listen to them. I'm not sure is it the casting or screenplay problem, but I can tell you, it sounds silly and unconvincing. Everything is poor, from acts to acting. Scenery and camera is nice, but hey, that we already seen it in 'I am Legend' some 15 years ago. All in all, greatly exaggerated ratings. The Last of Us is actually a failed attempt to make boring characters interesting by making them mysterious... failed!
| 3 |
I really wanted to like this movie but unfortunately it felt like a painting by numbers, CGI, generic war movie.
The story lacks depth, there is very little in the way of a plot and the film jumps between day and night with no real explanation of what is going on.
I didn't really feel connected to any of the characters in the film, which is surprising as my grandfather was actually rescued from Dunkirk.
Yes there are some nice visuals, but the movie dragged and just felt like a collection of monotonous, repetitive, scenes, with little to break it up. The soundtrack did nothing to lift the movie.
It's a real shame because it could have been much better. To me it felt like a jumbled mess.
| 4 |
Anybody else seen this film and just doesn't understand what the aim was? I don't know if it's QT being a genius and me not seeing it, but I love his other 8 movies. This is the lowest ranked one for me by far. People seemed to dislike Hateful Eight and love this which for me makes no sense. Hateful Eight was 2 hours of dialogue leading up to an epic final 40 minute. Once upon a time in Hollywood was 2 hours of dialogue from films within films, with the final "chapter" just being underwhelming, tame and just left me feeling absolutely nothing for any of the characters. I unfortunately consider this to be a huge blip from QT, but saying that this is his least decent film says a lot about him. As it wasn't a bad film, just wasn't what you'd expect from a QT film, and also not what you'd expect with this cast.
| 6 |
I was recommended The Dropout by a few people and decided to give it a go as Dopesick was a decent show and figured this would be similar.
There's not many good things I can say about this series. The individuals portrayed are repulsive human beings and I don't doubt the accuracy to real life events but the main issue is how the story is told.
We see Elizabeth & Sunny's lies/behaviour and how they destroy peoples lives but the show's creators attempt to make it lighthearted with the constant pop music and quirky dialogue - which had me close to turning it off several times. There's also the jarring way Elizabeth is presented as a sympathetic person and that we should feel sorry for her somehow which felt really disingenuous.
I haven't read the book (I intend to) but I also get the feeling a lot of the important detail was left out of the show such as the patients that were impacted and their stories. This was all packed into a few paragraphs on the screen in the last episode.
If you're looking for a serious show with good writing that handles the subject matter in a respectful manner then give this one a miss.
On the other hand, if you like bland tv shows with mediocre storytelling and random music shoved in to keep your attention span this might be the show for you.
| 1 |
It's a good series with a big cast of familiar faces and well known actors and actresses but with a not so original script! It feels basic and predictable in some moments but it's sooo gripping that it's not that big of an issue! It's well directed and the cinematography is really good. Acting became a little cringe in some scenes by a few actors and made the show seem kinda cheap but all in all the cast was good and they had a great connection on screen! In summary, it's a binge worthy crime/drama series focus on trauma and how it affects every aspect of your life.
| 7 |
There was something unnerving about this film. There seemed to be a disjointed story that moved in an uncomfortable way. While the film was somewhat enjoyable, it, it does not rate the incredible reviews that it received. It is a good movie that one might enjoy, but the animation is not great, and the voices are not great. I have seen many animated films, and there is an unnerving aspect to this. I would say that there is something missing, that is hard to describe. Perhaps it is the description of the characters, or the pace of the story, but this film did not feel right to me. I did not come out of the theater with that outstanding feeling that one gets when he has seen an outstanding film. Wish all the best who see this, but I would not recommend it ..
| 6 |
It's is hard to believe that a movie this bad can be made in 2018. I don't know if this is a film liked by Russiaphobes but it is every cliche and catch phrase of the Cold War.
If this were a James Bond movie it would be called From Russia Without Life.
| 1 |
God, the lines she has to read as (Red) Matron! Awful. So stilted. Written with a hammer in one hand, a sickle in the other and a pen between the teeth. They must have paid her a lot. One cringes for her. And for most of the talented, wasted cast. If you're 16 years old and get turned on byJennifer Lawrence's body double; if you get excited by East v West clichés; if you enjoy blood and violence, see this by all means. But if you're an adult and have half a mind, watch Anton Corbijn's A Most Wanted Man or The American - or most anything else.
| 3 |
When I saw the title, i expect much more darker plot with magic and mystery. The main plot should be about magic but it is about the two actors who are somehow "forced" to be in love within 3 weeks. The main female character has been screened very poorly and without any imagination. The dialogues between the main actors often become "cheesy". I expected her to be better portrayed. She was described as an intelligent woman but it failed to give me such impression.
| 3 |
The camp in the movie was creative and fun. That part of the movie was a 10/10. Having a character yell at you for two minutes about how hard being a woman is isn't creative and fun. That part of the movie was a 1/10.
But I still did love the movie. I was laughing throughout most of the movie. The sets, the costumes, the small jokes were all so wonderful. The Barbie world feels totally separate and complete. Ryan Gosling was really the star of the movie for me. Every moment he was on screen I loved it. The moments I didn't love, were really hard to get through. I loved the take of Barbieland being a total matriarchy, but I really didn't need to be beaten over the head with a stick for two minutes to get the point they were trying to make.
| 5 |
After watching this movie my first thought was "Why is this so highly rated", although by no means a bad movie. The story is one of shocking hardship and unfairness as experienced by our main character played by Chiwetel Ejiofor.
Performances are ranging from average bad to good, with Fassbender's dodgy accent and predictable character interpretation standing out as part of the weaker elements. Likewise Brad Pitt cannot be taken seriously, his one dimensional delivery destroys any narrative and leaves the associated components destitute of conviction.
Several times I felt I could be watching a TV movie albeit one with a larger budget than normal. Considering the topic there was a lack of narrative emotion which was compensated by some scenes of brutality and "shock".
A better director could have created a much more immersive production that engaged the watcher with more depth. As it stands a harrowing story, in an average package with a sprinkle of cliché and unintentional irony.
| 5 |
My wife and I went to this movie with high expectations. Unfortunately, I relied too heavily on the critics and IMDb's rating. The acting was good which would normally mean a higher rating, but I disliked this movie so much, I couldn't give it higher than one star.
The theory of the movie is complicated and, I believe, not well explained. By the end, which I thought would never come, I felt I understood the basics but not much more (maybe my wife and I are just to dumb to grasp the intricacies).
Some of the special effects were excellent, but for the most part they went on way to long. A good editing job could have eliminate enough to get the film below 2 hours. Many of the action scenes in the snow could have been eliminated altogether
My wife and I are retired and go to a lot of movies. We thoroughly enjoyed Knight and Day which has only grossed $70 million but avoided like the plague the newer movie Grown Ups which has already grossed over $130 million. It's unfortunate, but stupid is in.
When you see so many movies like we do your requirements may be higher. I want a reasonably good story, good acting, and a entertaining experience. We loved Hangover, Kick-Ass, and Toy Story 3. There was quality and entertainment in each. Except for the special effects, I can't say the same about Inception.
| 1 |
Been putting off watching this as I assumed the chances were going to be very high it would too kiddy oriented, and first impressions are it's very kiddy oriented, which is a pity as the premise is good.
Had they just focused on the sci-fi and let the storyline develop it would be fine but overdoing the drama bit is the normal curse of mediocre sci-fi.
Going to try to watch a few more episodes but it's going to have to improve quite a lot very quickly!
Ok now at Season 1, episode 6 and it's as I suspected, the science has basically run out and we're back to boring old human drama set amongst a group of 40 odd people that are more interested in scoring points off each other than trying to survive, developing love story stuff, family stuff, and could be set in New York, or anywhere but just happens to be on another planet.
Then there are the characters, far too many of them are just plain idiots, uber irritating, dumb morons, arrogant, all the Robinson kids have issues and the kids relationship with the robot is a bit weird to say the least.
Aaarrggghhh, the pain... Episode 8 and I just can't take much more, this is now officially crap, there is nothing in this story that even resembles sci-fi, it's totally reduced to drama. The science is really weak, the plot basically boring, the repeated crisis points that any sensible person would avoid, etc.
When will writers ever learn stick to the blinking topic, nobody is really interested in human drama masquerading as sci-fi, but if it helps mediocre writers get away with peddling rubbish then I suspect it'll continue.
Dropped rating to 1 stars because of this!
| 1 |
I know it's really hard to make an adaptation from one of the best games in history of computer games....
Season 2 should have had much more action, more monsters and fights, romance and naked skin. Let's hope season 3 speeds up much more....
about the cast: Yennefer should have absolutely been acted by Eva Green and Triss should have a complete different hairstyle and much more red color like in the game - compared to the game she looks too old in the series. In the game Triss was absulutely stunning, but in the film pretty boring looking.
Henry is the perfect cast and acts soooooo good as Gerald (great fighting moves, good mimic).
Also Vesemir is really good styled like in the game. Congratulations make up artists... but Fringilla - really? Why? Whyyyyyy? :( did anyone of the producers play the game at all?
There is much room for improvement for the next seasons...please stick more to the game and don't destoy the legacy of one of the best games in history.
| 2 |
S1 was so good 2 & 3 were not good, specially when cara delevingne came it was unwatchable just couldn't bare watching her scenes.
When I started watching this show it had me laughing out loud and eagerly awaiting each new episode. The first season was a breath of fresh air, with clever writing, witty humor, and a cast that had excellent chemistry. The show seemed to have found its comedic stride right out of the gate. It's unfortunate that the show didn't recognize its peak and instead decided to keep pushing forward with more seasons. In retrospect, it's clear that the show should have heeded the old adage, "quit while you're ahead." The first season was a delightful gem that left a lasting impression, but the subsequent seasons left me wondering why the show's creators didn't know when to call it quits. It's a disappointing reminder that not all good things are meant to last, and sometimes it's better to leave the audience wanting more than to overstay one's welcome.
| 6 |
Please stop making more movies in this franchise. There was too much action don't watch it. No story line, just action action action.
| 4 |
Went into watching this with a vague idea of what it was, but the stunts and banter in this were even more than I had hoped for. The fight scenes are tense yet fun, and I loved the variety in characters. I think the opening scene with the Axe Gang is one that I'll never forget, loved their dance. My only wish is that there was a bit more depth to the protagonist, even though we see the resolution of his story arc. Otherwise, a very entertaining watch.
| 7 |
Perhaps the surprise of the summer, "Talk to Me" is the best horror movie released so far in 2023 - which is somewhat of a shock for me to say. Though I had high hopes due to the A24 production label, I do have to say that most horror films nowadays have disappointed me due to their lack of originality and uninspired, formulaic structure. And while "Talk to Me" isn't the most original film out there, it is certainly inspired, leading to an appropriately creepy and shockingly disturbing film that is equally as scary as it is fun.
From the beginning, "Talk to Me" brings the energy with a kinetic opening sequence taking place at a house party; music blares as a man makes his way through partygoers, pushing, shoving, and otherwise stopping at nothing to find whatever, or whoever, he is looking for. Tension builds, horror creeps in, and combined with a surprising finale to this bombastic introduction, the start is fittingly entertaining and sets the tone for what's to come. And what is to come? A really smooth combination of horror and entertainment-value.
You see, "Talk to Me" is scary, but not in a jump-scare sort of way. In fact, I don't recall any real jump-scares in this movie besides one - and I was sober while watching this, so my recall is in tip-top shape (though I can't promise that I'm sober while writing this review). "Talk to Me" builds tension through its slick visual style, bursts of shocking violence, and in what it chooses to show - and not show - its viewers. For example, there are sequences where characters engage in the occult ritual that are frightening because the movie decides to depict what supernatural elements are at play; even more terrifying, however, are the ritual sequences that may not depict exactly what is going on, leaving it all up to your imagination to fill in the blanks. It's extremely effective and had me literally biting my nails. And as I mentioned, there is some violence in this film; usually blood and gore doesn't scare me, but in "Talk to Me," the violence was so unexpected and graphic that at points I had to look away from the screen due to the visceral nature of what was occurring. And it's been some time since violence scared me, and it's been some time since I was forced to peek thru my fingers at a film - so I consider this a huge plus.
"Talk to Me" is also elevated by the writing, acting, and character development at play here; what I really enjoyed about this movie is just how entertaining and likable each and every one of the characters were, even if they weren't exactly the best of people, if that makes sense. Like, I recognize that some characters are jerks, and cause nothing but trouble wherever they go - however, the way they were played by the actors, and their lines of dialogue and all around development, had me smiling from ear to ear due to how much fun I had watching them interact. The writing is also really clever, with some fun party-going sequences that counteract against the horror, and characters that talk and act like real people. Both the actors in front of the camera, and the talent behind the camera, seemed to be really inspired while making this movie, and it shows - no one is not taking it seriously, and there's a lack of cringe-worthy elements that so many modern day horror movies have.
I honestly really enjoyed this movie, and the more I think about it, the more I like it; in fact, I can't really think of any negatives, except that perhaps the pacing isn't quite as tight as I wanted it to be. Other than that, there's so much to enjoy here that I bumped up my original score from an 8 to a 9. "Talk to Me" is fun, it's scary, it's disturbing, and it's everything you could want from a horror film.
| 9 |
I identify as both Barbie and Ken... This is one of the most beautiful films I've ever seen, and it even made me cry. This film is such a raw, yet humorous look at how hard life is, as well as gender and everything that falls under that... From how the patriarchy hurts both men and women, how hard it is to live and not be exceptional, and the ideas at play in life. I loved the costume and set design, it feels like everyone in this film really cared about the franchise of Barbie. I feel like all of imagination at play is gorgeous. The soundtrack is also an amazing piece here. I've seen this film twice, and it has truly affected my life... Incredible.
| 10 |
A very interesting story told in a heartwarming setting that manages to feel real All characters are given real depth, conversations feel natural and not out of place, which all helps draw us into the story of this genius woman.
The attention to detail in conversations and interactions is what puts this series apart from so many others. It is beautiful to see a story told by a team that puts real effort into making characters feel believable, fragile, and honest.
the actors all do an amazing job, there is so much more to compliment in this series, from the costumes to the music, but I really wanted to focus my review o what I think really stands out An astonishing screenplay supported by empathic actors
| 8 |
It was a great first episode very well constructed and grounded. I definitely recommend!
| 7 |
I found this show extremely boring with long stretches where nothing interesting seem to happen. What I hated the most is that the time was spent on too many unnecessary story arcs and even though the series is slow and lengthy, it somehow missed the mark when it comes to character development. It was a pain to watch this.
| 2 |
I fell asleep. Though this movie has a very interesting story and a genuinely good cast, its pacing is way too slow. Eventually, I lost interest and enjoyed a good nap.
| 4 |
It's okay. There's not much more to say, except, it should of been better. I'm leaning on the generous side with a six star rating.
It's not cruel enough to be funny & too whimsical to scare. It's just a bit too pip-pip-tally-ho. If it had been rolled out with a stereo-typical Anglo-elitist cynical un-PC cutting cruel (unholy) edge, the gears may have clicked.
| 6 |
In the first 3 minutes I see that the house Deniro lives in has a dimensional architectural roof which wasn't even available until the last 20 years. If you're going to go to the trouble of having all the proper cars and clothing of the 50s or 60s don't have a 21st century roof and shingles for crying out loud!
I am writing this review without getting past the opening credits because of the gross negligence. How do all the Hollywood geniuses not know or care to put up a period correct house in the movie? It's the equivalent of throwing a Tesla on the road with the 1960s muscle cars or Cadillacs with big fins. Careless and stupid!
| 4 |
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