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There are few negatives in the movie but then which movie doesn't have?
Best part is acting of cute Charlie and Rakshit Shetty. Loved their chemistry, emotional scenes will make you cry for sure.
| 10 |
I wasn't expecting GOT, as a reader of GRRM I was still impressed with GOT because they took the time to make it 'real'. I didn't expect House of Dragons to be GOT as it came before Aegon the Conqueror (Fire and Blood) HOD has as many and more complex characters as GOT. If Amazon can spend over $80 million an episode for LOTR's Rings of Power, why is HBO cheating us? It's not just the bad acting, fake wigs, or the bad CGI (the dragons are cool); but they started in the middle of the story!! I feel cheated because they're not telling the WHOLE story. Aegon the Conqueror married 2 of his sisters and thus began the Targaryen Dynasty. They don't explain that the Velaryon's (as in Corlys) are close blood relations to the Family before they left Valeria or explain 'The Doom of Valeria' Spend some money HBO!! You have it!
| 2 |
Having seen the majority of superhero movies, I feel that Disney has missed the mark on their own expectations.
The visual effects Marvel uses are usually pretty great, especially considering the massive budgets they are given. The visual effects did not stand out to me as much in this show though. As someone who loves the actress who portrays Wanda, I would not recommend this show for a couple reasons. Lack of plot development, poor writing and poor character building.
When this show came out, I watched the first episode with excitement. As I watched, I realized the pilot episode does not reflect how the rest of the show would be at all. The pilot episode does not allow the rest of the show to build off of itself, giving the viewer the feeling as if it is pulling information from nowhere. This episode actually prevented me from wanting to finish the series, which is the opposite of the goal.
I finally bit the bullet and watched the whole season. I was very disappointed in this show. It felt like almost nothing was accomplished and the story had really no driving plot. Now some will argue, "that was the point, it is more of a comedy/parody on classic to modern television". In that aspect, it was funny at times, but it felt so forced and unnatural that it's hard to gloss over the lack of substance. Wanda did not really grow as a character and instead they give her an overwhelming and unnecessary amount of power.
Not every show needs to have a huge plot, but it needs to at least have one. I will not put blame on the actors for this show though because the actors did a phenomenal job with the poor writing they were given. I won't hate on people for enjoying this show either, this show had some (albeit very little) funny moments. In my opinion though, this served really no purpose to the Marvel universe and the slim amount of funny moments do not outweigh the bad moments.
I would say, if you feel the need to keep up with Marvel media to stay on track, this show is not really necessary. If you feel the need to watch it, you really only would need to watch the last episode or 2.
I cannot advise this show based on the show's quality though. I have hopes they can improve on a second season if they ever have one, but I honestly wish I could take back the time I wasted on it. At least the show is not too long though.
| 2 |
The premise has so much potential to exploit. Although I understand the need of cheesy dark humor to set a solid fanbase and likeable characters (Breaking Bad took a similar path with the comedic tone of season 1 and turned out a masterpiece seasons later), I believe The Boys can be more than just KickAss/Deadpool jokes, it could be the next Watchmen.
Let's just hope for a more mature season 2, and an even more mature season 3.
| 8 |
Interesting that Kalki Koechlin has French parents as this films oozes the same kind of sensibility and style as a great French film, whilst at the same time being totally rooted in India.
Lots of great visuals to act as cinematic eye candy and a story that weaves its way from childhood to full adult maturity with lots of stops along the way.
Abhay Deol plays the part of Dev perfectly with sufficient pathos and gravitas to make the character much more than a typical Bollywood protagonist. Many of Bollywood's leading men struggle to play a broken character, as most are used to playing guys an an upward trajectory, but Abhay does it in perfect measure.
Both Kalki Koechlin and Mahie Gill are very pleasing on the eye, and yet both as so very different both in terms of how they look and what they bring to their respective parts. Top marks to the casting department for choosing such a wonderful pair of actresses to play off Abhay Deol dysfunctional lead.
It would have been easy for this to have been a pretty run of the mill romantic comedy crossed with a coming of age movie, but it is so much more and deserves to be rated highly as a movie that isn't your typical Bollywood production line creation. It is so much more.
| 8 |
Lost in Space, the old Sci-Fi that nobody can do a good remake of. In the effort to become family friendly-ish, the story pacing and character development suffers terribly. I was just staring at the screen sometimes wondering if anything was ever going to happen during some episodes.
The characters are inconsistent but show no real growth most of the time and the few times they do, that growth is reversed by their very next action. Everyone is pretty much a cliche or archetype of some kind and barely ever go beyond the boundaries the writers have set.
The visuals are good and Lost in Space is great if you just want to kill time. If you want great Sci-Fi, go watch the other Netflix series Altered Carbon, just don't let the kids in on that one.
| 6 |
First two seasons were ok, but then all go downhill. Not worth of time.
| 3 |
These poor British were kicked off the continent, the French are just annoying rivals, the Germans are a faceless threat who only attack defenceless targets but can't handle a heroic single plane which already ran empty... Honestly, I expected much more accuracy and way less national pathos. But in times of Brexit, that's what's cheering up the repressed by Brussels. Pathetic.
| 1 |
first time that I've really differed from the rest of the general consensus on IHDb but I guess there's a first time for everything. I honestly don't know if I watched the same movie as everyone else. I get that its supposed to be a dark humour type of movie but it just wasn't there
William H Macey was a little over the top which I know was what he was casted to do. but he did a bad job doing it and so he just seemed like a c list actor.
they threw Steve Bushami in there for some comic relief and called it a movie. I call it an overrated movie I won't watch again. and I'd be offended if I lived in north Dakota at how badly they were represented.
I gave it a lenient 4/10
| 4 |
FORREST GUMP is a vaguely picaresque story of a mentally retarded but good-hearted fellow who grows up during the 1960s and 1970s, serving in the Vietnam conflict, running a shrimping trawler, and pursuing a very unlovable childhood sweetheart. He has no control over his life, but is not smart enough to realize it or care. Gary Sinise co-stars as Lt. Dan Taylor, Gump's ex-C.O. who follows him around after the war like an albatross hung around his neck.
It's been five years since I saw this movie, but I still remember how it annoyed me, chiefly by appealing to the basest, most jaded parts of the viewers' personalities. The worst instance was when Forrest Gump tells the audience that his sweetheart Jenny's father loves her a lot, always hugging and kissing her. In my theater, a raucous, cynical snicker rippled through the audience at that line; we are intended to conclude from that statement that Jenny's father is sexually abusing her, and Zemeckis later confirms this leap to a sick conclusion. It is a truly sad commentary both on the entertainment industry and on the viewing public at large that the very concept of fatherhood today is so disrespected that for a father to hug and kiss his daughter is taken per se as a sign of sexual abuse.
Jenny's character is so despicable that Gump's love for her is inexplicable. Perhaps it is intended as an example of really "unconditional" love, and shows what a sorry thing that kind of love is, much like the wife who clings to an abusive husband no matter what he does to her. Her character hits rock bottom when, having abandoned Gump like a used-up tissue and taken his child from him without even informing him, Jenny refuses even to apologize to him because she was "messed up." Gump swallows this excuse with stomach-turning ease.
Now I don't want to launch into some Pat-Robertson-like tirade on the decline of American morality. American morality is better today than in the past in many ways. Racial hatred has gone from being an accepted norm to being absolutely intolerable. Rape is blamed on the victim less frequently than in bygone days. Sexual double standards are being abandoned. Religious tolerance and inter-faith amity are on the upswing. But in some other ways, American morality is deteriorating, and this one excuse, "I was messed up," is perhaps the best example. Every kind of barbarism, from Jenny's cruel and heartless manipulation of Gump up to and including cold-blooded murder, is now excused with the phrase "I was messed up," followed by an endless litany of the wrongdoer's misfortunes. FORREST GUMP wantonly tries to widen this tear in the fabric of the viewers' moral thought. I'm not buying into it. Being "messed up" may excuse viciousness against the person who messed you up; it should never be allowed to justify hurting innocent people.
The movie's exploitation of the mentally handicapped for cheap laughs is also tasteless and vulgar (and yes, I will shamefacedly admit, I laughed at some of this exploitation). I may not want a mental deficient like Gump for an airline pilot, but he deserves to be treated with at least basic decency and courtesy, which this movie doesn't; (i.e. where Gump, shaking Richard Nixon's hand, says "I gotta pee." This is funny?).
The mitigating, if not the saving, virtue of FORREST GUMP is the acting. Tom Hanks' rendition of a speech impediment might not fool the parent of a mentally retarded child or a speech pathologist, but it certainly convinced me and the average moviegoer. Hanks generates the innocence and pleasantness required of the character, and while the voice grated on my nerves a few times, it was bearable. Gary Sinise as Lt. Dan Taylor is absolutely wonderful, oozing bitterness and cynicism from every pore.
I also give FORREST GUMP some grudging praise for being one of the few movies to use the wonders of modern digital special effects to actually drive the plot, rather than distract from it. TITANIC and JURASSIC PARK also broke some ground, but for the most part I think that most directors lack the imagination to get the most out of the potential of modern special effects. Zemeckis integrates the effects into his movies more smoothly than most directors have.
I didn't really hate FORREST GUMP. It obviously wants to be loved so much that hating it would be like kicking an annoying puppy. But it's morally obtuse, shallow and vulgar. The laughs are guilty laughs, and the philosophy is nothing deeper than the credo that God does indeed look after fools.
Rating: ** out of ****.
| 5 |
Starts really well. Moving scenes between the great actors. Gearing up nicely and then.....too many characters and missing plot lead to nonsense scenes and all action no substance. The prison scene is so disappointing. It's a good concept but done so poorly. The ending is an action filled nonsensical blur to me.
| 4 |
I didn't like Rian Johnson's The Last Jedi but this is a clever little comedy/murder mystery with some interesting twists; Rian's brand of irreverent, postmodern humor works better here than in Star Wars, where winking at the audience while mocking characters and lore was noxious to the whole thing. The cast is great and efficiently delivers the required ping-pong of quips and zingers.
See also the much darker (and superior) thriller/black comedy Sleuth with Laurence Olivier and Michael Caine, which probably served as one of the inspirations for this, starting with the setting, the secluded mansion of an eccentric mystery writer.
7/10
| 7 |
Acting wise it was spot on (Harry Styles first acting credit). Apparently a very realistic take and informative. I thought the film was almost surprisingly quite short, I didn't really understand the three narratives playing at once but I recognised it was impressive to do so.
Shamefully I don't think the film was that memorable, it is still good though and I hope people enjoy it not only as much as I did but more so.
7/10: Strong work from Christopher Nolan.
| 7 |
So much potential was wasted in this show. Two of my favorite comedians but they fell flat. I think with the writers cramming as much innuendo and cursing it just felt awkward hearing it come from Steve and Martin. They even looked uncomfortable with their lines most of the time.
The story was fun and I enjoyed it. What I didn't enjoy was the underlying message that I've seen with many actors and writers trying to come backand draw an audience, the feeling that there is a need to include things that just aren't really appropriate for the show or for television. You don't have to include sex or the discussion of such to be funny or move a plot. You don't have to throw in f-words to appeal to crowds or to appear fresh and popular.
If there is a second season, make it appropriate for as many ages as possible. Leave out the language, change the dialog and I guarantee that there will be a larger following and no one will even miss it.
| 3 |
Keanu just can't act. I cringe at his inability to do so. My toes curled throughout the film due to this, and seadly he has never got any better. Earned a fortune from it though WOW???
| 2 |
Me and my whole family want Ludo part 2. Please, Mr. Anurag Basu.
| 10 |
The Movie strikes an amazing balance between the love story and journey of "Akbar" as an Emperor(How Jodhaa bai helps him become a better King).
Direction is superb with amazingly shot war scenes and brilliant action. Main thing about the movie is it has a pace which it maintains throughout giving no scope to boredom. Situation based five songs which are not only royal in their tone but combines contemporary appeal as well with enthralling background music.Definitely the costumes are graceful with wonderful sets.With all of this you have rocking performances by Ash and Hrithik, they truly lived their roles.
Probably few facts shown with director's own perspective which some people find debatable.Overall a brilliant work by the "JA's" team and must watch for every movie lover.
| 10 |
Whoever was in charge of making it look like Dhaka in terms of actors, accents and looks clearly didn't care much about his/her job. It's like President Trump speaking in a thick Asian accent (the irony) and you're supposed to believe he's playing as himself in the movie.
It was awful to watch as a Bangladeshi and I have tried 3 times already, yet to go past the first quarter.
| 1 |
This is probably one of the most underrated series in tv history, but it has some obvious flaws, here are some examples: One: too many characters which makes for some obvious, unnecessary, plot lines Second: due to point one, some characters are seriously underdeveloped, which sees them make dumb, irrational mistakes.
Third: just some typical, irrational, decision making overall, coincidences all over the place, lack of trust, shifting of alliances from one second to the other...
Fourth; why are all vice-presidents & advisors just bad? Only thinking about themselves? Sheesh
A prime example of all the problems: Season 6... This season doesn't make sense at all. While the story overall is "okay", the timeline, decisions make no sense at all. Also, Jack is brought back and in 123 he's ready to go again, it's crazy. Wtf is this. Also, Jack still isn't trusted after everything he's done, he's still in doubt everytime... Politics & everyone still get in the way like every time. No this season could've been okay, but gets ridiculous more you watch.
In short: a very good, even underrated series, unfortunately with some obvious flaws. This unfortunately makes it harder and harder to watch as the seasons go by... 24 ep should have been 12 episodes. Which would make the plots a whole lot less ridiculous and repetitive... I'll watch everything, but I do am getting tired of these repetitiveness... It's just dumb and poorly written... First couple seasons were great, really, but ever since s6, it goes downhill.. quick.
| 7 |
So I'm the type of person who rates movies based on their enjoyability and how much I personally enjoyed them. Like, I would give Sherlock Holmes a 9.5/10 while I'd give Avatar a 8/10 just due to expectations and enjoyability.
Anyway, Iron Man 2 was A LOT OF FUN. I loved it. I went to the midnight premiere and was laughing during the entire movie. Of course, I had read the reviews anticipating a kick-butt beginning and ending with a slow middle, but that's not how the movie was for me. IM2 was one fun ride that rarely let up on its humor. Compared to IM, I don't know. I think it's just as good--if not better (WHAT?! Yes, I don't agree with the majority of IMDBers)--but it's different so I don't know how to compare.
The cast did a spectacular job. RDJ was top-notch, him and Gwyneth had delightful chemistry, Rourke was crazy intimidating, Rockwell was good over-the-top funny, Scarlett was kick-butt, and special shout-out to Favreau who was funny. Cheadle was fine...I wasn't particularly amazed by his performance, but then again, I wasn't by Howard's either.
One slight blip in the movie was that there were a lot of characters added so the movie had a bunch of plot lines. I didn't notice while watching the movie, but after watching it, I wish they had just stuck to one or two characters and elaborated on their story lines.
Anyway, IM2 was a great movie. I loved it.
| 9 |
So season 1 was alright, funny in places and likeable characters and plenty of action in each episode. Season 2 is a disaster, absolutely nothing happens that is interesting or funny the whole storyline is dull and boring. You really don't care about what happens to any of the main characters. I made it to episode 8 before I gave up. They should have stopped with 1 season.
| 6 |
This movie may have improved towards the end, but I'll never know as my teenage son and I could only sit through the first 30 minutes. We both love action films, from Fast & Furious to John Wick, but the whole point of action films is to provide uplifting and joyous escapism.
We were so excited after seeing the trailer, but we sat through the opening chase scene in dumbstruck silence. Nothing makes any sense at all. Some of the visuals are stunning, but after every chasing car is destroyed a new one simply appears out of nowhere, like some kind of computer game. Pedestrians are mown down or shot without a second thought, meaning that it is impossible to relate to, or care about, the lead characters from the very start. As yet another car was destroyed in slow motion, and the chase went literally nowhere, my son turned to me and asked what on earth was going on. How is it possible to make such an action-packed scene so boring?!
This is a movie by teenagers for teenagers. Atrocious plot, editing and continuity. Mindless action can, and should be, fun. This wasn't. I felt exhausted, and quite sad that anyone would ever imagine this sort of drivel was acceptable. Just no.
| 1 |
I finally got around to watching 12 Years A Slave after hearing all these great things about it. I have to say I was a little bit disappointed, I was expecting more from the film. It is brutal to watch. Its graphic in its brutality, violence and de- humanization of slaves. The movie goes there and a lot of the scenes were hard to watch both because of the honest performances and the fact that this is a part of our history. I will never be able to understand how people could side with slavery in the free world much less with the horrible treatment of blacks during this time. Its disgusting. On the technical side, this is a fantastic movie. The direction, acting, cinematography and set design was beautifully done. The actors were all committed to telling this story and everyone gave commendable performances. For me the standout was Michael Fassbender, who played the sadistic slave owner Epps with such abhorrent charisma. But the story was lacking, it simply wasn't that strong. It took me a while to get used to the erratic timeline of the film that flips between the past and present. To me this is a story that exists as a showcase for the hardships of Solomon and the slaves. It was as if the film was solely focused on emphasizing the horrors of that time and it didn't pay much attention to clever writing tropes, which is understandable given the subject matter. Though it succeeded in bringing to life the disgusting treatment of blacks by whites during slavery, it was lacking in something more. 12 Years A Slave is a movie that everyone should watch, excluding young kids unless they want to be traumatized, because it is history and its something that people need to remember especially given the fact that racism still exists. But in my opinion it just isn't that amazing of a film. Maybe if the script was better, tighter, then I think I would love this film more. But to me its just a lesser version of Schindler's List.
| 7 |
Bad story and even the acting is very disappointing. Don't know why Marvel made this garbage. I really didn't expect anything before starting the movie because I already saw that the IMDB is flooded is bad review for this movie. But still I'm very disappointed because I thought at least the acting will be good but nah! Please don't bother to watch movie but if you do, you may wanna skip to the post-credit scene. It's the only that I enjoyed in the whole movie.
| 4 |
This one started well and expectancy levels were high considering the names involved. But it goes downhill after episode 3. A total let down in terms of script.
And the pretext for the murder was rather lame, so with the ending. Perhaps preparing for S02.
Selena Gomez has the same stoic stare and monotonous voice throughout.
The old men are tolerable, though not the dialogues. I actually fast forwarded many of the episodes, hoping for some thing sane somewhere. There was none.
| 2 |
WHOA-HO-HO-HOOOOOOOOOOOOO! WHOA-HO-HO-HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! Everybody was Kung Fu fighting'. Those cats were fast as lightning. Though it was a little bit frightening..... Man this movie was off the wall! I mean I would have to sing this Carl Douglas song to show my appreciation to "Kung Fu Hustle". The choreography was outstanding, the plot was magnificent, and the characters were out of sight. It's like part-Matrix, part-Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", part-Looney Toons, and all the slapsticks you can get out of this movie. I just laughed my head off when I laid eyes on it. Stephen Chow really did his thing here in this movie. He laid the plans down flat and BAM! A terrific hit! Playing this wannabe member of the "Axe Gang" would be the ticket for him, Nope! The Landlady(Qiu Yuen) would be the person I could just pop her in the mouth. But Pig Sty Alley isn't as bad as the "Axe Gang" thought it would be. Having Sing(Chow) set the fireworks on the gang would be bad enough, his fat sidekick wannabe was even worse. He stabs him, dump snakes on him, and worse yet, annoys Sing all the time. And for the Landlord and Lady, they would be experts in Kung Fu. I was surprised when the Landlady had the power of the Lion's Roar. No one could ever withstand that might. Even the Beast could stand up to that, except when the bell was used as a speaker. Hey! There were no speakers in the 1940's were they? Sing wises up after the beating he endured and I think he should have been more wary of con men, when he was younger. I think he should have been giving a big bop in a few areas. This movie was indeed a lot of fun and it very well made. This would put Jackie Chan's movies to shame, Forgive me Jackie, but this movie is great for all martial arts buffs in the world. WARNING: This movie is not for people with weak bladders. And call 911 IF YOUR SIDES SPLIT. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! RATING 5 STARS!
| 10 |
Venom Let There Be Carnage is the first disappoint in the Autumn film season. I had my concerns about this film, and I had almost no expectations, but from the PG-13 rating to the drastically short run time I knew this film was going to be in trouble.
While in certain respects this film does certain things better than the first, it tragically also does things even worse. The films tone is all over the place, trying to be comedic yet maintain it's dark tone. Half or more of the jokes don't land, and are terribly placed.
Tom Hardy is great as Eddie Brock/Venom as expected, Woody Harrelson is great as Cletus Kasady/Carnage. Yet that is the most praise I can give Carnage, because he is extremely watered down to fit this PG-13 rating. When Carnage was revealed it should have been terrifying, I should have been shaking in my seat. He has the presence, and the acting from Woody Harrelson carrys it, though disappointingly falls flat.
None the less there's still enjoyment to be had from this film. Great cinematography, CGI, score, all these things elevate the film. What should've been, what could've been a dark horrifying thriller of a film depicting these characters accurately instead falls on it's face due to short run time, terrible pacing, and incompetence or unwillingness from the studio to push the PG-13 rating or go for the R rating.
Although there is excitement to be had from the implications of the mid credit scene, I am personally still left with concerns for the future.
4/10.
| 4 |
Not gonna lie this movie was pretty good I watched it on a flight it managed to get me hooked for the whole 2 hours the villain, the main character it really felt like a comic book I enjoyed and I would call it my favorite Spider-Man movie.
| 10 |
We already have the happening, the mist, a quiet place, the Blairwitch project etc. Same concept, the same characters but different hunters/unatural forces. We didn't need this overhyped bs. I will give the book a chance though.
| 3 |
I read the IMDb comment guidelines prior to writing and posting this comment and especially the section which says:- "Avoid unannounced spoilers! Please don't reveal crucial plot elements. If you include a spoiler without warning readers in advance your name will be added to a blacklist and, subsequently, all your comments will be discarded automatically. To label a spoiler make sure you check the 'contains spoilers' check box."
They need to update it so that there is a spoiler alert that says:-
"IT'S SHITE !!!!"
Was I watching a different film to everybody else?
After sitting through the first 20 minutes it was making me suicidal so I gave up any hope of being entertained and decided to turn it of and go and do something that was more exciting and interesting - I watched some paint dry.
I always check the IMDb rating before I watch any film and was suckered into this one by its 7.9 score. How it managed to achieve this I will never know. How can watching Bill Murray (the only reason I watched in the first place) sitting in a hotel room on his own be entertaining or thought provoking?
It is listed as a comedy, drama, romance. When was all that due to happen?
I can only assume I need to be Italian\American to appreciate it. It's another pretentious "Arty" film that isn't.
Very similar and just as bad as "About Schmidt " with Jack Nicholson, I had the misfortune to sit all the way through that thinking it would get better but it didn't and I wasn't about to make the same mistake again.
| 1 |
Just amazing! Klaus and number 5 were the strength of the amazing show.
| 9 |
In a frenzy to fill subscription services with content to sell subscriptions, productions are become more and more rushed, and with I present 6 Underground as exhibit A as proof.
A movie with some potential and certainly the budget has been destroyed with clearly rushed production making it an incomprehensible mess. The cuts are all over the place, character development for people who feel like they should be interesting is shoved in where and if they can, and it feels like some of that development probably ended up on the cutting floor as relationships suddenly develop from no where. The actions scenes are pretty fun in places, although the whole premise of kill one bad buy but don't mind sacrificing dozens of innocents makes literally no logical sense what's so ever, nor does the strange lack of authorities intervening while they are effectively blowing up a city for example. But I can accept it's a Bay action movie and so is not exactly one for reality but even so, the cut of this movie is unforgivable and brings the enjoyment factor down several notches as you don't have any idea why your watching what your watching, however spectacular it is. Dear Hollywood, less is more please.
| 4 |
Wow,big time let down..I don't get the great reviews
| 2 |
The show has a great plot beginning with well written, complex characters. There were very few moments that lost my attention. The acting from almost all the cast is superb and you feel that they really embodied their characters. The production is great from the large action scenes to the small interactions and references. The plot twists were reasonable although somewhat predictable but only because everyone is expecting and calculating how a story will turn these days.
| 6 |
While i get the need of many fans to see a sequel after so many years 37 years are too long and they should do this sequel many many years before. If this was done years before it could succeed. Now it's not.
Tom is nearly 60 years old now......just look at iceman......look at those actors in 1985....look at them now........ok u get nostalgic with a few scenes between them.....the action scenes were great.....but the movie fails in the most important things. Where is the magic of the 1985 film ? There is no kelly here.......the love interest is boring......how about the great 1985 soundtrack and i'm talking about the actual songs. Danger zone and take my breath away are legend songs. We have zero such songs in the sequel. The 80s magic is gone for good. Now i'm not saying the sequel is bad. It's just indefferent. Forgettable if u take out the action scenes. U just can't bring back the 80s magic. They stalled the sequel for too long. This should have been made like.....at least 20 years before with kelly involved. This could be a better sequel with a much better soundtrack.
Anyhow.......the movie is worth for a watch and that's it. I prefer the 1985 film way more than this follow up and i grew up in the 80s so that figures.
As for those reviewers who insult the 1985 film by saying this sequel is way better they must have watched a differenr movie.
GRADE C-
| 4 |
Very nice effects and clothes but it is too slow. The plot is predictable, I was expecting to be more entertaining and less boring.
| 4 |
Very interesting, smart, and funny. Having This cast back together from Father of the Bride is smart. Love the storyline. Selena is very good also. I am really looking forward to season two.
| 8 |
Since Farhan Akhtar is anti India, his movies seem distasteful by his sheer presence in them
| 1 |
Another appropriate name for the movie can be "America Chavez and The Scarlet Witch co-starring Doctor strange". It's funny how a character can play third fiddle in a movie that's named after him. What do you expect though, it's Disney. I wasn't surprised, and sad to say I pretty much expected it. They did an absolutely horrible job of combining the different marvel universes as well. Please Disney, just let the MCU rest in peace. While you're at it, please stop destroying Start Wars as well! Disney has the mentality of telling us what we like, instead of giving us what we like.
| 2 |
One of the most boring movies I've seen this year. This is not a war movie, it's a movie about war. It's a boring movie.
| 5 |
But believe me, NOTHING SPECIAL. Bill Murray plays his most decent role yet although I found him funnier in his Ghostbusters days.
Sofia Coppola is "i want to be like daddy so i want to have a camera" kind of person. But one way or another, she excels in it. But not that much. I've seen movies with so much more substance than this film. Bravo because it's an independent film and it can stand on its own. Boo because critics praise this little movie too much. It's boring often times, the story is good enough but all these praises? Too bloody much.
I hope Return of the King wins. I'm so sick of top award shows giving awards to these kinds of films. Hopefully they'll do something "dramatic" like last years winner, Chicago.
| 1 |
"The Boys," a series that initially captured the audience's attention with its bold and critical approach to the superhero genre, has unfortunately fallen into a common trap in television productions: prioritizing the series' continuity over the quality of the story. This approach results in disappointing season finales and a frustrating narrative, compromising the artistic integrity of the series.
The main issue with "The Boys" is the creators' apparent obsession with securing renewals for future seasons, leading to a narrative structure where character arcs and main plots are constantly sidelined. This creates a vicious cycle where each season finale seems incomplete or unsatisfactory, as the series is more concerned with setting up hooks for the next season than resolving the presented issues.
Furthermore, this "always looking forward" approach causes the series to miss opportunities to delve deeper into its characters and themes. Instead of exploring the complexities and nuances of the characters, "The Boys" often resorts to shocking twists and explicit violence, which, although exciting in the short term, ultimately diminish the emotional impact and thematic relevance of the series in the long run.
The series, which had the potential to make a sharp and meaningful critique of superhero culture and broader social issues, becomes a victim of its own success. Instead of telling a cohesive and well-developed story, "The Boys" gets lost in a sea of subplots and character developments that are never fully realized or resolved, leaving viewers frustrated and disappointed.
| 1 |
So to start on the positives this is visually stunning with a fantastic cast.But that aside this really is not a great film.No real story line just a collection of different episodes in various characters life.Overall this is quite interesting but if it wasn't Tarantino would it get such high praise?
| 6 |
An excellent series that gave a new look to the superheroes. Homelander presented an excellent villain, unlike the rest of the seven with Black Noir. As for the boys, they were excellent, prepared Hughie. It was very bad. I really enjoyed watching the series.
| 9 |
Sometimes when you cook a dish for your guests, you think that you'll make it more tasteful if you keep adding ingredients over ingredients; so, you have made this nice pizza, you have put your tomato sauce, your mozzarella cheese, maybe some ham, then you think why not some mushrooms, and well peppers will be just perfect on top it, and don't forget olives and cappers, hey we have some sausage in the fridge just slam it on top of it....etc. Most likely your guests will spend the night wrestling with your heavy-loaded pizza, trying to digest it. Well, that is how I feel after watching Avengers - Infinity War; it's not by cramming piles of different super-heroes into one single movie that you make a great movie. It just results in a huge loss of focus and in the inability to pull together a cohesive story as you have to make space for this crowd of stars. Note that I'm not even complaining about the ordeal of CGI: they have by now become a commodity in contemporary movies and not even only sci-fi, so their abuse in this case was in the expectations. But geeez, the plot....the plot is so thin that one might claim there is not one; just an infinite series of punches, hand-fights, bang-bang, etc... So I'll go now, I have some work to do tonight to try and digest this nuclear pizza....
| 2 |
This movie has nothing to offer film-goers apart from pollyannic melodrama. Not one emotion or character has any depth or believability. I scanned the list of other efforts by this director and found nothing of merit there either. I've offered more words than this drivel deserves but this site requires 10 lines of text. I will fulfill the minimum. This movie has nothing to offer film-goers apart from pollyannic melodrama. Not one emotion or character has any depth or believability. I scanned the list of other efforts by this director and found nothing of merit there either. I've offered more words than this drivel deserves but this site requires 10 lines of text. I will fulfill the minimum.
| 1 |
Once we are into the movie, we find ourselves living within a family of Mafia and looking at life through their eyes. Here I believe we can learn many things as the quotes are remarkable and unforgettable. As Michael said he learned from his father, Don Vito, " keep your friends close and your enemies closer ".
Story Narration was smooth and you didn't feel like a long lasting movie. The long-shots from ceremonies and parties and dancing showed us the atmosphere of those years.
Showing the back story of young Vito and how he became the Vito we know was very interesting for me and I followed it enthusiastically.
Overall, it was one of the best movies regarding the culture and nature of Mafia.
| 10 |
Cualquier personaje pudo haberle ganado al villano, muy débil,
| 2 |
After reading reviews I thought this would be a fun return to the murder mystery genre. But it just fell flat.
I really dont understand the hype around Rian Johnson. His Star Wars episode was terrible and destructive to the franchise but I went into this film thinking that this might be more his style given his past work on Looper and Brick (which were ok, though a little overrated). I was wrong.
Decidedly average film from an over hyped film maker.
| 4 |
It finally happened, 'Harry Potter' has become a superhero movie. Wanna watch a movie that destroys basically everything you loved about the original eight films? Then, boy, do I have a movie for you. Do you want fun and magic? To bad, you get a dwarf stripper that sings with clouds of smoke and terribly animated "fantastic beasts". Remember the charismatic lead trio from HP? You liked them right? Well here's another trio but now none of them are compelling and are constantly used as comedic relief. Do you like stories that go places with things that happen? Well sucks to be you, sit back and watch generic cardboard characters do nothing for nearly two and a half hours.
But in all seriousness, this film is like watching a train wreck of everything you loved in slow motion...that goes on for three hours. This is not only the worst "Harry Potter" movie to date but it's one of the most disappointing films of the year. Nearly everything about this film was bad. Not everything, but everything that makes a movie interesting. If you like to see good performances and some neat direction then you might get some kicks out of this.
Because it felt like everyone tried. They tried their best, but performances and camera work can not save an awful script. And this script is truly atrocious. For starters, the dialogue is just the worst thing. When you have your characters say anything and everything on their minds things become very stale. There's never any tension between characters because they just say exactly how they are feeling.
But I am already giving this movie to much credit by saying that there are characters here. There aren't. There's a red head guy, a girl, and a fat Kevin James type. This makes up our "main characters". If you asked me to name specific traits that these "characters" had, I wouldn't be able to tell you. They only do things and say things because the script demands that it happens.
There's just no personality with this film. It feels just like a modern summer blockbuster, churned out to make a huge profit. And boy does this feel churned out. The entire film feels like a first draft that wasn't allowed to be fixed. Aside from the script, the visual effects suffer most from this. They look like that were finished last week. Normally I wouldn't complain too much with VFX but when your film has nearly $200 million dollars in its budget you'd expect it to at least look as good as the Lord of the Rings movies.
But the worst part of this film hands down is the story. Why? Because there isn't one. Three people wander around doing goofy things with goofy dinosaurs and then New York blows up. There wasn't any flow to the film. It felt like scene after scene of neat things that didn't really connect with anything. Things just sort of happen and then they go away without affecting the plot in any way whatsoever.
Now, if the characters were actually fleshed out then this wouldn't have been such a big problem. But since they are cardboard this meandering nature of the story is just unbearable to sit through. If your characters aren't interesting then you NEED a story, but this film just has things. Things that happen and things that go boom and things that are designed to get laughs.
For nearly two hours this is the "story" we get, things and bad jokes. Like elementary level jokes. Which may actually be the target audience for this film? There's a lot of bright things and people fall down and go boom which is horribly bland to watch for me, but I'd bet a child would get immense entertainment from this film. That's not to say only a child can like it, though. From my packed theater experience, a lot of not child really liked this film. And I can understand why, to an extent.
This film is designed to pander to die hard HP fans and kids, so that these young ones can be nostalgic about this film in ten years. But for me personally, this was an unbearable watch. Aside from performances and some neat camera work this film is horrendous. I don't even think I can classify it as a film. It's a movie that offers nothing below the surface and next to nothing on the surface. It's purely a popcorn film that is meant to do nothing but entertain. But I wasn't entertained.
| 3 |
Fair to middlin' spy thriller tries desperately to be a cross between 'The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo' & 'Atomic Blonde', but missed the mark mainly due to the absurd mis-casting of Jennifer Lawrence.
| 5 |
Should be one of the most overrated movies I have ever seen. Background score and cinematography stands out but at the core, the script fails to capture the emotions of the characters. The investigation is hardly clever and brain-teasing. You know what you are expecting and there is a lot of your typical Indian movie "clichés". I have seen better thrillers like Anjaam Pathira which is more akin to a real life investigation
| 5 |
ABSOLUTELY love this series. Can not wait for seasons 2 and 3.
| 8 |
I think that Hannah John-Kamen was the best thing in this movie. I really liked her character and she did it really well. Het character was the only one i could actually feel empathy for. She was complex and cool. Unlike ant-man himself, who was flat and not interesting. Most character where just there for the comedy. And that's just annoying.
The movie overall was predictable and a little lame. Some of the jokes where good. But most of them just made my eyes roll instead of make me laugh. While i mostly love the comedy in Marvel movies. But this time it made the whole movie a little hard to watch.
| 4 |
I liked the soundtrack and great authentic scenery, and good acting, but long and drawn out, and less fighting than expected for a war film... Worth seeing...
| 7 |
The worst part is the background track, it tries really hard to make things look funny, but fails miserably. There is not much of story. You just create some random stories and then somehow connect them
| 3 |
This film has fantastic acting but the horrible writing will put you to sleep, Brad is the only thing good about this film but even he can't carry this story on his back QT did a fantastic job as director but can write for the life of him. definitely not a must see unless you are a fan of his.
| 4 |
I honestly don't see the hype around this show in my opinion it's really boring.the reason I started watching is because of a friend telling me about it and I thought it sounded cool and liked the 1st episode and others just weren't that good to me but a lot of people love this show and have a crush on Tom hiddleston but even me and a friend tried to watch again and he fell asleep during the 3rd episode and I just didn't enjoy it.
| 5 |
Yet I loved the performances from both Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling, and the incredible aspects of feminism and battling misogyny, I felt untouched by the film at some points. Mainly most of the characters in the 'Real World' - For example; Will Ferrell's character was completely useless and didn't add much to the film as a whole, and DEAR GOD did Connor Swindells contribute absolutely nothing to this film. Personally it got to the point where I felt as if this film should've just been a biopic about Ruth Handler, plus Rhea Perlman's performance as Ruth Handler was just exciting and very heartfelt/heartwarming at the same time.
Just overall, Most aspects of the film I did enjoy, it was just little things here and there, useless characters, messy writing and dialogue and the "joke" about Zack Snyder's Justice League didn't sit well with me.
I will say I did like this film, I just didn't LOVE it.
| 6 |
I agree with yajaira2132 review. I just found the last 15 mins to be very predictive, shame, it just ran out of steam... Sorry... :-)
| 6 |
Very underwhelming. Hell, that may even be an understatement. I went into this film expecting to be relatively entertained because so many familiar reaction channels on Youtube have reacted to this film and seemingly loved the hell out of it. Not only that, it seems like the majority of people, overall, feel the same way. Well, I don't. So, I pretty much think this film is massively overrated.
Yeah, this film is super goofy and "fun." Different, especially, perhaps in a way no other films are. Or not many other films are. And that's great and all. I feel like style over substance isn't a problem for me, and I would've probably thought it would never matter. Yet this time, it did. You learn something new every day, huh? The sound effects, visual effects, visual gags, pure stupidity, and so on were there. But I didn't care.
The highlight was the fight choreography. At least when it was practical, not necessarily when it involved visual effects. But I guess, in general, the fight choreography was quite good. I know, for most people, the highlight(s) is probably the visual gags or the visual effects or anything else in the film. I don't know. I didn't seem to care about any of that, or anything throughout the film, for that matter.
Another highlight worth mentioning is the soundtrack. Some may think it sounded too "basic." In the sense that it's similar-sounding to what you'd expect to hear. Traditional. And like how a lot of pop music sounds similar. But that didn't make it any less immersive or great to hear.
I guess I'm just very disappointed. There are probably "similar" films out there that I'd like a lot and be pretty entertained by them, but, for some reason, this film wasn't one of them. Maybe the fact that it's a foreign film had something to do with it. For some reason, I was expecting this to be an English-speaking film.
No, thank you. Films that aren't in English are not for me.
Other thoughts:
| 6 |
This is a film,cthat should never have been made. Pesci should never have come out of retirement. Way too long with unnecessary fillers of phone calls, airplane flights and road trip.
Despite the computer modified age change, it cannot change the old man dynamic with slow non-engaging dialogue.
The lack of female dialogue in the film screams at you like Deniro's attempt to show emotional expressions. Pacino is the same Pacino, who apprently can only swear using the word cocksucker. And the dragging, oh my God, the dragging to get to the uninvetable end.
I never thought it would come to a stage where I was close to falling asleep a couple of times during a Scorsese movie.
| 5 |
Firstly let's say, you have to bring the attitude to not take it seriously. It's a typical Michael Bay film, high budget and low quality. Ryan Reynolds was the only reason I let it play. The plot is flimsy at best, a sodden flea bitten decrepit show at worst. The editing is... never mind. The DP has some good shots but really I wouldn't waste the time watching this when you can enjoy more of Ryan Reynolds in a good film like Deadpool.
| 2 |
This movie is an amazing master piece of writing, direction, acting and many more... One of the great classics that I have watch which I love.....
Every one should watch this classic.
| 10 |
So all it took Indian directors was a good crispy script,liberty to actors to perform and an international production house give the right motivation that's needed to break the mould from saas bahu and outshine the rest and be at par with global standards. A job well done finally Saif could still have a different expression time and again i
| 8 |
I know I am not a critique, but hear me out, everyone else grew older in the 6th episode because they took a huge time jump, anyway kudos to the makeup artists but am I the only one who thinks they forgot about Fabien Frankel aka sir Christen Cole? That dude looks exactly the same from the first episode itself, his beard is shaped better than mine, I'm commenting on this because I don't think shaping one's beard was the fashion choice in the mediaeval times.
Also, this guy CAN NOT ACT. PERIOD.
His face is all expression less he moves his head a little too much, I mean I get it that he's pretty but he always looks like he saw a ghost.
| 5 |
This film was great fun and just might awaken more interest in the historical adventure film...a genre that has been sadly missed, but as in "Gladiator", when done well is big box office. However, Johnny Depp's rancid Captain Jack makes on long for the likes of Robert Newton, Anthony Quinn, and the pirate heroes of the 50's such as Flynn and Tyrone Power. The "evil dead" type special effects were an unnecessary distraction and the historical continuity was ludicrous. Some characters were circa 16th and 17th century (Orlando Bloom with his Musketeer garb at the end) while the British troops were definitely late 18th century as in the American Revolution. Although I have to laud the intention the results were not entirely satisfying, but I'd like to see more attempts at this kind of film.
| 5 |
Where are the fantastic beasts? What are the crimes of Grindelwald? This is not magic, it's CGI. It lost that essential taste of friendship and bond between characters within magical context of the original HP series.
| 4 |
The storyline was nice and sweet. Great attention to detail. Last episode of the season felt a little stretched. Story becomes predictable after certain point of time.
| 8 |
Giving it 1 and even that's generous. Grossly overrated movie i've ever came across, really makes me question people's morality and intelligence at the same point. Looking at it as a female made me scared. Seeing that nothing has changed, women are still inferior and only serve for some sexual object and that is it. Ugly guy gets a model looking girl...but could an ugly girl get a model looking guy? It's pure brainwashing, seeding false morality and abominated view upon women. I really am scared it got such high rating...what kind of a person thinks this is even remotely funny? I'm not a Christian i'm not 60 years old either. I'm 24 and a female and i do have values that seem to be lost or rare to find in this days society. Sadly. If you have similar point of view as i do don't even bother with this garbage of a movie. Waste of your money, time and brain cells. It felt like my IQ has lowered after watching it.
Sorry for any possible grammar mistakes, English isn't my native language.
| 1 |
Love this series, evil superheroes is an amazing concept!
Would have been 10 if Amazon was as user friendly as Netflix
| 9 |
Preachy movie in a ridiculous way, awful CGI, stiff acting for the most part, shallow character development.... pretty much what most of the other reviewers said. Two stars: tribal costumes were awesome, but costumes are not enough to carry a movie.
| 2 |
People who watched this movie will get completely madness!
Come Marvel, you guys can't hire a better person to write a decent script?
I don't want to give away any spoilers because there's nothing to give, a total waste of time and money!
Dumb actings too, Mr. Cucumber is a complete idiot, only Wong gave his best!
Just don't bother seeing it, the first one was much better! By the way, can you guys give Mr. Cucumber a better toupee? I know he's getting bald, but these wigs looked really fake and made him more stupid!
| 4 |
The Real stories of UPSC Aspirants has been displayed on the screen with an awesome plot ND tjatsy why it seems to be more realistic one 👍.
| 8 |
I enjoyed it,a tad slow in places mind. A film full of suspense and had you on the edge of your seat. The sets were superb and give you a feel of what it was like for lads in the trenches during the First World War,although I don't think we will ever know the true horrors of war unless you were in it. A great performance from the two leads,George Mackay was excellent as Lance Corporal Schofield.All in all a good entertaining film which I suppose that's all you want from a trip to the cinema.A steady 7/10 and one that has to be watched on the big screen and not some crap copy 👍
| 7 |
I really enjoyed the original take on the horror possession sub-genre and where this could've went. There was a lot of potential here, but once "things" started happening the movie failed to keep my attention and I quickly became bored. The story was intriguing, but seemed to meander too often instead of getting to the point. I didn't feel a sense of being grabbed and invested into the story and that is something that I need with a movie. Also, this was not scary at all. There were a couple of potentially scary moments, but nothing memorable. Overall, the movie is fine. It's not bad, it's not great. 6/10.
| 6 |
Fun to watch, their world was v interesting.
Loved all the characters. Pairing Katara with Aang was weird tho, it would've been better with Zuko but then again his pairing with Mai was cute too - the goth couple.
| 9 |
Not much of plot twists or surprises, just a cool horror story that doesn't really deliver on anything than being a horror movie. If you like that then it's a good one, if you like more creative stories then this is not your bag.
| 5 |
Funny clichés: checked Clumsy idiot male adults: checked "Cool-looking" attitude girl/woman: checked Mix couples: checked again and again and...
Had to force myself to watch this one thru. But it was not as bad as i tought.
It's dull but easy on the politically correct so...
Why is it in Europe? Go figure! It does'nt feel like location matters about anything in the movie.
What ever happened to that beautiful red headed love of Peter Parker? Too white?
Just glad i did not wasted money going at the theatre for this.
| 4 |
It's an extraordinary ep !! An unlikely episode .. Unexpected and exciting events of the VIPs !!! We will never see another ep as dis of superiority
| 10 |
First of all the making of this movie..the animation and vfx is too good for a 2004 movie, and i remember watching this movie on star movies when i was a kid, i loved this movie at that time and i wanted to get nostalgic again , so i watched the movie again...But now i really dont get the point of this movie .. i had watched this movie over and over again whenever star movies telecasted it when i was a kid. I did that only to see the flashback part where he gets bullied but saves a girl and he music and love story is great ,thats what made me like this movie in 2022 ...
| 6 |
"Avatar: The Last Airbender" is a groundbreaking animated series that aired from 2005 to 2008. The show takes place in a world where certain people have the ability to manipulate the elements of air, water, earth, and fire. The plot revolves around a young boy named Aang, who is the last surviving Airbender and the Avatar, a special being who has the ability to control all four elements and maintain balance in the world.
One of the strengths of "Avatar: The Last Airbender" is its themes and culture. The show draws heavily from various Asian cultures, creating a rich and diverse world that feels both familiar and fantastical. The themes of friendship, loyalty, and self-discovery are woven throughout the series, making it both entertaining and meaningful.
The worldbuilding in "Avatar: The Last Airbender" is also top-notch. The show takes its time to explore different parts of the world and introduce viewers to new characters and cultures. The power system of the show, where certain individuals have the ability to manipulate the elements, is well thought out and consistently applied throughout the series.
One of the most incredible aspects of the show is the depth of its characters and their backstories. Each character, from Aang to Zuko, has a unique personality and backstory that is slowly revealed throughout the series. This makes the characters feel real and relatable, and it's easy to become invested in their journeys.
Another impressive aspect of "Avatar: The Last Airbender" is the way it uses metaphors to explore deeper themes. For example, the idea of the Fire Nation's desire for power and control can be seen as a commentary on imperialism and colonialism. The way the show tackles mature themes, such as war, genocide, and trauma, is also notable. The third season of the show in particular takes a darker and more serious turn, dealing with these themes in a nuanced and respectful way.
In my opinion, "Avatar: The Last Airbender" is one of the greatest animated series of all time. The way it combines action, humor, and heart is truly remarkable. It's a show that can be enjoyed by viewers of all ages, and its messages about friendship, acceptance, and self-discovery are timeless. Along with "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," "Avatar: The Last Airbender" stands as one of the greatest shows of all time, showcasing the power of storytelling and the impact it can have on its audience.
Overall, "Avatar: The Last Airbender" is a must-watch for anyone who loves animation, complex characters, and epic storytelling. Its themes, culture, and worldbuilding are top-notch, and its ability to handle mature themes with grace and respect is a testament to the show's quality. I highly recommend this show to anyone who hasn't seen it yet, as it truly is a masterpiece of animated television!
| 10 |
Writers used 2 negative stereotypes in 2 seasons: muslims and russians. Character of Madani is not well-written, they should have learned more about the people. John Bernthal's performances are great, so are the action sequences. But the plot is overly slow, and sometimes boring.
| 6 |
After a tough first act, Red Sparrow gains some pace in the second and finish strongly in its final act. The real struggle is putting in place the complex story and relationships between the forces and characters. The cast, including Lawrence, gives a great performance.
| 7 |
I don't review many movies main reason being is that I'm a Streaming Demon and have seen so many that are just drivel and and unfulfilling crap they're not worth giving any stars. Red Sparrow is not one of those movies, excellent movie, when the Moles hood came off at the end I had to yell What a Freaking Movie, only reason I give 9 stars is there is no such thing as a 10.
| 9 |
Ok, We know Feige is MCU whitewashed Wanda fan but this is DR STRANGE MOVIE NOT WENDY MAXIMOFF. I'm sorry for benedict. Everyone said this movie is scary, it may be scary compared to other MCU movies, but believe me, it's not too much to exaggerate. The movie is only focused on fan service and wanda, even if the first half is good, it is broken and confused. I wish raimi only directed a movie with dr strange not wanda maximoff. It's all mcu's fault for making a bad movie after putting the fans in anticipation. The problem isn't that Wanda is strong, it's that STRANGE is ignored maybe he's the most important character in marvel right now.
| 3 |
If you didn't see the first one, this might not make a lot of sense. If you have seen it, then this will still not make much sense. There's a lot to unpack in this sequel, which has to do with the rise of a Voldemort-like character in late 1920s New York and Paris, and there are a lot of characters to keep track of, including many new to the series. There are some interesting connections to the Harry Potter series, and the effects are really, really well done...but this is still a mixed bag. One reason is that Eddie Redmayne, reprising his lead role, is a master mumbler and has zero charisma. Another is that the one Everyman in the movie (played by Dan Fogler) is relegated to a small, small role here - which makes it tough for us Muggles to relate to these magicians. A third is that the plot is unwieldy and depends a lot on viewers' knowledge of the previous film. HP fans will love the lore appeal of this movie, although undoubtedly they've seen it many times over already.
| 6 |
Face it, the only reason anyone is seeing this movie is because the last one was so good. This one is a huge disappointment in comparison. Bane was not the Bane from the comics, which was fine as he was reimagined to fit with the world of this trilogy, except that there was nothing particularly interesting about him. He has no duality, no depth, and no intensity. The plot was paper thin with holes big enough to drive a bat mobile through. Most actions of the bad guys, with some exceptions at the very beginning and very end, made no sense whatsoever except to give time for the good guys to come back and save Gotham from their vague idea of a plan. I kept waiting for Mr Incredible to pop up and make a joke about catching Bane monologing again. The middle act was a pointless return to the first movie where Bruce Wayne picks up yet a couple of more mentors to help him find his way yet again while the bad guys just sit around and wait for him to come back to ruin their plan which they could have finished at any moment after the first act. Catwoman was a bit out of place but was the only character portrayed with any depth and they beat you over the head with it in the repetitive dialog rather than let you observe the character evolve. OK, the new cop was alright as well, but his character growth was a bit forced. Scarecrow has yet another bit part like the second movie for cameo effect. The tech was alright as they give a nice intro to "The Bat" (-copter) but the exact timer on the unstable reactor was rather dumb. The very end was sappy cute, but predictable.
Did I forget to mention Batman, fight scenes, and special effects? Well, there wasn't much of any of that, much worth mentioning anyways. Batman makes very few limited appearances as the movie focuses on his alter ego, and the fight scenes were few and lame. The special effects were both good and bad. The good is that they were well done and blended in with the reality of the movie very well. Bad in that there was nothing particularly interesting done. Chase scenes were short and simple, Gotham had little of the outlandishness of the first movie, and the masked characters spent most of their screen time without a mask - except Bane whose character had almost nothing done with the drug dependency.
In all fairness, it is really hard to top The Dark Knight, but this doesn't even make a decent follow up. I'm starting to think that the greatness of the second film was all do to Heath Ledger's acting talent and nothing to do Nolan's directing. This movie also directly contradicts the second on in how badly it portrays the people of Gotham as completely selfish and the populous uprising was nothing but criminals, whereas the second movie had Batman's faith in the common man defeat the Joker's appeal to their selfishness, or how the second one had the criminals realizing when things went too far, but this movie made them mindless soldiers, or how the good cops in the second movie struggled with the corruption within the police force where some good cops went thuggish and even bad cops acted out of desperation rather than malice whereas in this movie all cops are so shinny good guys that even the most selfish moron on the force who puts his own career ahead of protecting the people gets hero treatment. The gritty lack of absolutes in any character that made the second movie so noirishly interesting dramatically was largely lost in this final one.
| 2 |
The series is good. After watching it all, what I really truly like about the series is the family of Akio, Sanae & Nagisa, and episode 24! ♥ If u r looking to watch something in this genre i.e. Slice of Life, Romance. This is a MUST WATCH!
It shows how the things that matter the most in life are FAMILY And Dreams. With, the right answer being, like the most things in life, somewhere in betwn those 2. After, Marriage It's not like ur everyday is going to be all exciting or anything, nd it's not just Romance nd all. But, what really matters is the small things u do for each other making the life of each other happy nd colourful.{ From the family of Akio, Sanae nd Nagisa, nd ep 24.} Don't Worry, That's all for the philosophy part. BTW, this review is only for CLANNAD. M eagerly about to watch "The after story" probably after some break. Thank U!
| 8 |
A Coenesque tale with a veritable host of brilliant character actors. It's only fractionally off compared to the movies of the Coen Bros, but there's so little difference in terms of style & humour as to be of no consequence.
Set during the inter-war years the tale reflects the social morès of the day
I have to admit, I tend to fall in love with Ms Robbie everytime I look at her and Christian Bale is getting better & better with age. John David Washington puts in a great performance & is equally as good as his two co-leads. The supporting cast are as stellar as they come. Every one of them, from Chris Rock to Robert De Niro are brilliant. The humour is typically dark but I find movies that don't force the comedy are all the better for it.
The story is a little bizarre, which is why it sits well within the Coenesque genre. The themes play on the perennial problems of racism, American capitalism, political extremism, American elitism, & casual drug use. It is modernised by putting mixed ethnicity relationships and disability front & centre. The set design & mis en scene perfectly represent 20's New York.
The production deserves much higher than 6.1 and don't even ask me why Rotten Tom's has it at 33%. I can only assume there has been a bit of a pile on from certain groups, who hate anti-fascist pro-equality themes.
| 9 |
I'm white and I'm English - so what the f do I know? (I put the f word in as a joke to attract attention by the way) - watch the movie if you don't understand!
What. I do know is that I don't watch anything that says it's a comedy, but I watched this as I always watch imdb's nominee list. I loved every second. It's not a comedy - but it is sometimes funny.
This is a movie about not relating to the world you live in, but finally realising that it's not the environment you live in, but the interactions that you have within that environment that matter.
So you hate the world that you live in and take the piss out of it, and it gives you back everything that you wanted - get over it and enjoy. So you dedicate your time to your old Mum and she loves your wayward brother more - be pleased that she's happy.
Like Everything Everywhere this movie chuckles at the froth of shallow success and embraces the power of love.
Enjoy it!
| 10 |
Anya Taylor-Joy is absolutely and totally impressive in a show that glows with trust in the filmmaking process. A story around self-stimulation, power of mind, adversities if life, forgetting what I written and what is the danger of the uncontrolled. Interesting also for those knowing anything about chessboard.. perfect.
| 8 |
The movie obviously wanted to impress audience with how dangerous the situation was. But it tried to do it by twisting the historical facts. You see destroyers after destroyers bombed to sink without firing a single anti-aircraft round. They must have all been manned by blind and deaf soldiers. We all know destroyers were designed to have two major tasks: anti submarine and anti aircraft for the fleet, protecting the aircraft carriers. In real life it would have put up a hell of anti aircraft lead against the approaching German bombers. They may have been sunk, but not without a hectic fight.
For audience that have no knowledge on WWI topics, this is really impressive on how brave our ancestors had fought in how dangerous situations. But for anyone who knows a bit of history, you just laugh. It was like a grandpa bragging "I was alone tasked to defend the whole town and 25 Tigers and 5000 SS troopers attacked me and I defeated all of them..."
| 3 |
There are good Bollywood movies, great Bollywood movies and then there is Swades! For me, this movie is simply perfection. Even though Swades did not receive approval from Indian critics, this movie for me was one of the best things to come from Indian cinema.
The story is quite simple and something which all of us NRIs relate to - being abroad, lonely for long and craving for that companionship and love which we all grew up with back in India. Childhood back in India was full of fun, with cousins, friends, neighbours, relatives and living abroad deprives you of all that. So I could relate this movie soo much to my circumstances, especially when the final song arrives, I thought it was time to pack my bags and head home for good. Sadly, life does not work this way. Still, this movie reminds me of all those golden days, long gone now and puts a smile on my face every time I watch it.
Coming to the movie, it is full of sweet nothings and strong social messages. The film makes a strong case of people coming together as Humans and not to distinguish or discriminate! Such a simple message and it is shown in the most simplistic but very effective way in the movie. The love story between the lead characters was subtle but very sweet and effective. The songs, they elevate the movie onto a new level altogether!
All the songs are masterpieces and no one other than A.R.Rahman could do full justice for this film. Just listen to "Yeh jo desh hai tera", it surely makes you feel nostalgic. "Saawarya" and "Dekho Na" are excellent love ballads, whereas "Yuhi Chala" and "Yeh Tara" provoke the sense of fun, enjoyment and unity! "Aahista" is one of the best lullabies ever composed and "Pal pal hai bhari" tells an episode from Ramayana in a convincing way.
Swades is one of my favourite Bollywood movies and I still own a pristine collectors edition DVD of this film and watch it time to time, whenever I am feeling home-sick.
| 10 |
The movie sucked, and I really enjoyed the first one. Way too many robot fight scenes, it's almost like watching somebody play a video game.
Joss Whedon is really "hit or miss" and he missed it here badly. He's more of an Aaron Spelling than anything.
I guess if you want to say McDonalds makes great food because so many people eat it everyday, Joss Whedon is your guy.
The only character that seems remotely interesting is Tony Stark played by the brilliant Martin Downey Jr, if it wasn't for him the film franchise would simply not exist.
The movie is just a bunch of CGI that apparently is trying to break the record for how many machine fight scenes you can cram into a "film"
| 3 |
Colossal disappointment here. I can't believe a 3.2 hour movie had such dull and puerile dialogue. The middle hour of whales and teenage dullards had me wanting to open a book till it was over. He still does the action stuff brilliantly but the finale was strangely lacklustre. The music was cliched and the noble savage sentimentality was grating. Overall worst was the teenagers "bro". The convoluted heavy lifting of the exposition to get the returning characters back was weird and clumsy.
Is he going to see out the rest of his career making these bloated cartoons? Sad
I should say I saw it in an IMAX, it looked OK but Dune did far more imaginative stuff creating an alien world.
| 2 |
It was way too long for this. It makes a lot of sense about everything that happened in the movie and life. But it could have done the same thing in 2 hours.
I honestly could see what was going to happen be too long as soon at it started.
| 5 |
I found this movie to be very underwhelming in action, story, and character. With the first movie being a pretty fun watch, I thought they would step it up with Carnage's film debut. But the story was as flat as Carnage's character was, the bare minimum. The only redeeming quality of this film for me was Carnage's comic-accurate design, and the stellar post-credits scene. Other than that, don't expect anything special from this film.
| 6 |
To me, this film had potential, but it was too cheesy to really enjoy. The story was bland, the action sequences were lackluster, and the acting was OK; the director just missed the mark on how the scenes came together. Look at action sequences in movies like John Wick, they are long, but smooth and flowing. Not here. Slow motion is cool, but seemed over used and worse were the scene changes that were added for dramatic effect, Like slow motion kneeling. It was just lame in too many ways to keep it interesting.
| 5 |
Now I'll admit it took me years six years to be exact to give Iron Man 2 a better opinion
Because when I first watched the film I couldn't appreciate plus at the time I wasn't impress because it didn't feel like it lived to the standards the first movie has set.
But after so much time I felt like I could give it a better opinion.
After buying the movie on DVD I got to say it is one of those movies that had to age to be appreciated.
While it is not a superior sequel it is still a enjoyable movie with some things that make it work and some not so much things that will make it work.
The film centers this time on new cast of characters along with developing them as the film goes on which helps make it work.
Iron Man 2 story took some time to get a grip of where this was going and what was happening to the characters that you have to be pay close attention to or else you'll miss something.
The acting in the movie is up and down where some of the cast doing well and making the film work despite some flaws in the script
There is some very original quotes in the movie which I liked and they help make the movie fun.
The music in the movie works helps with the movie and some songs that movie fans know from the first note they heard it.
There are impressive special effects which you would come to expect in Iron Man and Marvel movies they spare no expense with the effects it really goes to show that with a little talent and a lot imagination you can create some impressive work
It just this sequel took time to enjoy and the fact some of the flaws can hurt the movie
But with good acting, impressive effects and characters you'll find it to be just as good as the other line ups in the Marvel Cinematic Universe
I give Iron Man 2 an 8 out of 10
| 8 |
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