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Nagraj Manjule- one of the best director of this era.
Don't miss this movie at theatres. A must watch movie.
Each and every one has give their best inspite of no acting background.
This movie will definately bring audience back to theatres. | 10 |
Forgetting Sarah Marshall - A slacker composer Peter (Jason Segel from "Knocked Up") has a breakdown after his girlfriend Sarah (Kristen Bell of "Heroes"), the star of a hit TV show, dumps him for a British pop star. Peter goes to Hawaii to try and forget about Sarah, which proves to be a poor choice when he finds Sarah is not only in Hawaii, but they are staying at the same hotel. Paul Rudd, Bill Hader, Jonah Hill and Mila Kunis co-star.
This was a funny movie! It's a more mature than your average comedy. It survives comedically without leeching off too many other bits of pop culture, unlike Knocked Up. There is the exception of some funny spoofs of CSI and Ghost Whisperer, two fatted calfs rip for killing. Everyone is allowed to be funny, even the women, and they are. I enjoyed the occasional "Scrubs" style cut-aways which were frequently funny. The best one has to be the week Peter spent in the same pair of sweat pants.
This was a lucky stroke from from first time director Nicholas Stoller and first time writer (in addition to lead actor) Jason Segel. I hate making comparisons to other actors, but I kept thinking of Judge Reinhold when I saw Segel. Not that that's a strike against him.
Segel is a fresh face in the comedy genre, and is adept at playing sympathetic slacker and funny man in one. Kirsten Bell acts much better in this than Heroes, and it's a nice change of pace to not recognize Paul Rudd in appearance and character immediately. Bill Hader is funny as always. What really comes across in this film is that everyone, even Sarah Marshall, seems like a 3-dimensional character. Hopefully the days in comedies when people are bitchy or vile just for the hell of it are gone. Even the shallow pop star Aldous Snow (Russell Brand), who is the rival to Peter, is likable. There's no animosity between the two men. It's nice to have a comedy where we don't have to demonize anyone.
It's a cute film, sometimes hilarious, but the first half is definitely funnier than the second half. I might pick it up on DVD sometime.
B+ | 8 |
Jennifer Lawrence shows great depth in her acting ability to play a Russian, spy, and a free thinker, the plot and twist of the story has a great ending with plenty of edge of your seat spy drama that hits straight to the heart of the matter, Joel Edgerton and the supporting Cast gives their characters a true rich feel that surrounds Jennifer's Character in building up who she is and how she becomes. I can see that great effort, strides, and sacrifice for Jennifer on bringing to life Dominika, you feel genuine pain and grief with the need to find justice against those that forced her into that life. Well done. | 10 |
Desperate nebbish Jerry Lundegaard (an excellent William H. Macy) hires an erratic pair of criminals (played by Steve Buscemi and Peter Stormare) to kidnap his wife...and things go wrong, very wrong. 'Fargo' is one in a long list of superlative films produced and directed by the Coen brothers. The film is a dark, almost farcical, comedy with offbeat characters, an excellent sense of place (flat, wide, cold, and bleak), and the famous over-the-top Minnesota accents, especially from Academy Award winner Frances McDormand ("You betcha!"). The clever plot is a cautionary tale about just how hard pulling off a complex crime would be (unlike most 'caper films', few people in 'Fargo' respond as they were expected to) and the psychological strangulation as the noose tightens around Jerry is palpable. McDormand's 'Marge Gunderson', a heavily pregnant, always hungry, Minnesota cop investigating the increasingly bloody kidnapping is outstanding: perfectly blending the character's disarming 'Minnesota-nice' personality with her competence as an investigator. An entertaining and memorable film. | 9 |
I have to admit I'm not a great super hero movie fan but was persuaded to watch this by my son who said - 'if you're going to watch just one; watch The Dark Knight'. Unfortunately I just find it very difficult to take these movies seriously - and The Dark Knight does take itself rather too seriously! It's also muddled, too long and makes poor use of Christian Bale who is a good actor but creates a soulless, humourless Batman. There is a great 'car chase' scene and Heath Ledger is truly brilliant as The Joker who spiced up a rather tedious 3 hr movie. | 6 |
The whole anime is like written by an alien who never heard of comedy before but was forced to write a comedy about Satan working at McDonald's but everything about it is actually too serious LOL.
From start to the end the anime is too serious. The aspects that are put as comedy seem like the anime doesn't care about making it funny, they are just there because the character does whatever they believe in. Too much "poor Satan trying to survive" aspect which who would care about being sorry for Satan?
They tried to make Satan loveable but what Satan did in his own world and what he doing in our world doesn't make sense so he ended up as boring character because he doesn't do anything Satan would do. He is seriously just after making a carreer at McDonald's so much I think this anime actually exist to make people work at McDonald's LOL.
Until the 6th episode it was good. Rarely we could see One Punch Man sense of humor here and there and after it I guess the writer had no idea how they could continue the story therefore until the 13th episode all episodes are filler episodes, even the boss battle that happens in 12th episode and the last episode of the season was too unnecessary. And can you imagine this anime ended for 10 years after that episode with the sense of it was the grand finale?
There was no way to make this anime continue 7 episodes but after its 10 years death they started to release new episodes. It was a good coincidence that the day I finished this anime they started to release new episodes LOL.
The new season started as a weak fan project. The quality of everything is way below the 1st season. At the end of the new episode there is the most BS attempt of hype I ever seen in any media. I was like "so you really thought just because of this BS I will watch the next episode" LOL.
The characters don't make sense. It would be ok if they were funny but I can see no attempt of comedy in any of their behavior. After like 6th episode it turns into a harem anime from pseudo-comedy but the real drama of Satan barely able to afford food. 16 years old girl was used as a sex object in which the artist made her breasts shake too unnecessarily to make the horny teens pleased. Almost in each episode a new girl is added to the harem of Satan. I have no idea what should be interesting about this nonsense anime. I'm just sucker for anything related to Satan therefore I watched it for in case it will get better but it never did, and it got worst in each episode.
The story doesn't make sense. There are 2 enemies of Satan who have to kill Satan but they don't for whatever reason. Just LOL.
I only gave it 5 because of the idea of Satan being forced to live in a capitalist world in which until the 6th episode it was good and for rare funny moments but the rest is trash.
This anime would be better if it was like Assassination Classroom in which they try to kill Satan at every opportunity but they fail, Satan wasn't too serious at working at McDonald's, if they could get surprised how our world works every time instead of acting as they got born into it, Satan actually did his Satan stuff in our world, if they made fun of our world by using a dark sense of humor, et cetera. | 5 |
'Loki' season 2 follows Loki, Mobius and Hunter B-15 trying to navigate the multiverse in hopes of finding Sylvie, Renslayer and Miss Minutes. Meanwhile, dealing with the consequences of the events of the first season.
While I believe 'Loki' is one of the more entertaining and enjoyable Marvel Disney Plus series, I have various thoughts on this new season. Again, consisting of six episodes. Some of which are more interesting than others. I feel this time around it falls a little flat in comparison to season one.
Viewing the season as a whole, I think there are moments I definitely enjoyed. I do believe the season starts off pretty strong. However, I feel the show lost me a little bit around the middle episode or two. Which I found to be a bit boring here and there. Typically, with these Marvel Disney+ shows you have a somewhat strong starting point, filler episodes and then a decent finale. Loki Season 2 doesn't stray away from that formula.
The finale had me intrigued, but also somewhat rather confused. Although, I do believe some of my confusion may be somewhat caused by the recent news of the MCU being in shambles, and not knowing which direction to go in. I do think the ending of Loki season 2 sets up a potential storyline for the future of the MCU. If they decide to keep the Kang storyline. | 6 |
This is actually very well Directed and made great acting and superb cinematography Terribly DISTURBING stories made by mentally sick people ruined all the great work was put into this. I've never thought about it before but movies and shows creators should comply to mental test before publishing their work. | 5 |
This is yet another example of an over hyped and a deeply underwhelming movie.
I couldn't get past the first 20 minutes but after forcing myself to watch it in full, my opinion did not change.
The decent effects are the only saving grace of this shockingly awful film.
The actors are also lackluster.
Also, did I mention how many inaccuracies are in the film regarding simple physics.
Don't waste time watching it. I wish I hadn't. | 1 |
I saw this movie today, first day first show, I must say what a mature acting by all of them (cast). This movie describe Indian army so beautifully, that how powerful and strong our Army is. Jai Hind, Jai Bharat
* Must watch Guyss | 10 |
I got through the first hour, only because of good reviews and I was surprised of why there are so many of them in the Web. To me, this is a very boring film. | 3 |
This is possibly the most overrated film that has ever been. It's confusing nonsense - the first plot, about Michael, is incoherent with way too many loose ends, while the second plot is unnecessary and doesn't tie to the first film (why wouldn't Vito Corleone have an Italian accent if he spoke Italian for so long?). The film should've been about half the length that it was - the writing is atrocious. The only high point of this film is the acting by Al Pacino. | 2 |
It's pretty good. I liked it enough to watch it. There are some good actors in it, but I only like a few characters. I don't want to give spoilers, but I actually think the premise is a little weak, because I'm actually completely on the killer's side, they didn't do anything wrong, it was just bad luck. So I can't really root for the detective. The detective character is a bit weird too, it's like they have tried to combine Sherlock Holmes and Colonel Sanders, but cast James Bond to play him. So I think it's okay, but there is definitely room for improvement.
Daniel Craig is a good actor. I think he is overrated as James Bond, because I mostly prefer the early James Bond movies. He is good in this as the detective. Captain America is okay too, the character is a bit of a jerk, but he is at least kind of interesting. The old woman who was in Halloween is really annoying.
The main selling point of the movie to me is that Ana De Armas is so unbelievably hot, especially for a Mexican. She is my new favourite actress. She did a really good job playing Marilyn Monroe, and I can't think of many other actresses who could have done that. She is my favourite character because she is nice and pretty, but also the most interesting.
There is also this other female character that I don't necessarily like, but I was hoping there might be some girl on girl action. This movie could have really benefitted from that. It would have been the real shot in the arm to take it up to the next level. The murder mystery is a bit mediocre, but maybe a scene with two hot girls in a hot tub drinking champagne would have made you forget all of that.
Then maybe you introduce another hot girl, but a real fireball that clashes with the main girl, this creates a love triangle, then maybe at the climax of the film they have a big hot sexy fight, clothes get ripped, maybe some grunting like in female tennis, while they pounce on each other like proud lionesses tearing curtains and breaking furniture, then the main girl's girlfriend gets involved and tries to break it up, they are rolling on the floor, then after about 15 minutes of hot lesbian wrestling, the passion overtakes them and they start kissing and you basically take that as far as you can get away with and still get the film released.
Then after all that is done the detective wraps it all up with a neat explanation. The killer is arrested for whatever they did. Then the three hot girls begin a polygamous lesbian relationship, get a nice big mansion and move in together, the film ends with them having a pillow fight in their pyjamas.
Just a suggestion. | 7 |
I'm reading through all the low reviews and am confused. It's like I watched a different movie than they did. This movie was great. I laughed, was surprised, had fun. Either people came to this movie expecting...I don't know, Shawshank Redemption? Or there are a lot of Star War fans who dislike the director and are willing to lie to tank viewer rankings like these. I was reminded today that some people (like my brother) violently despise Rian Johnson for his work on Last Jedi. I happen to have loved that movie too, but I guess if you feel betrayed by a director then nothing they ever do will be good enough for you. Obviously this is just a theory but man! If you watched Glass Onion and weren't entertained I'm not sure there is hope for you. | 10 |
Wow. You seldom see quite this level of sandbox-war... throwing 1s and 10s at each other like brats playing cops 'n' robbers. (Not that kids today do such ancient things... But if they did, the Russians would be the robbers, for sure... )
I seldom have the patience to review movies that already have tons of reviews, but I'm just so annoyed with the ridiculous rating war that I had to add a leveled one to the few existing...
It's a mediocre, stereotypical Americans-vs.-Russians-flick, not great and not awful. Average stuff - but executed decently enough to make it a tad better than the usual 5/10 standard movie version of a tv-dinner.
I expected to hate the flick. I read a bunch of the reviews and as usual didn't quite believe the positive ones since the negative ones were the verbally most eloquent ones. I sure didn't like it at first, but it mellowed out into a mild interest for finding out who killed General Mustard in the Dining Room. (No, that wasn't a spoiler, in case you've never been into classic boardgames) and in the end I felt that it was a decent enough watch for me to not want to throw the screen out of the window. IF having an objective view. Which I can clearly see in many reviews that most - haters AND lovers - DON'T.
I didn't particularly like it, but I didn't hate it either. Imdb'rs should grow up and stop dropping extreme ratings all over the place, it's so tiresome. There has been very few movies made that could deserve an actual 1/10. This is not one of them. And for the opposite end of the scale; the 10s should be reserved for movies that have a lot - a LOT - more than this one has. I do agree with most of the negative opinions, but not to the extent they seem to get enraged and personally offensed by this movie.
I can't be bothered to write any passionate rants about pluses and minuses, so I'll keep it breaf.
Acting; Half a point for the haters. The acting is pretty bad. But not THAT bad. Acceptable. Lawrence just isn't an amazing character actor, and will never be, but she did a fair job with what she had to work with. (Except the accent. God, Hollywood... please... ditch the fake accents... EVERYONE hates them... If you won't do it in Russian, just have them speak English normally...)
Plot; Standard set menu meal, paint-by-numbers spy flick. No surprises. Except the hardcore school-that-teaches-their-students-how-to-use-their-bodies. (Imdb apparently doesn't allow me to write the most common word for a "worker" of that "trade". Seriously? Imdb? Really?) Not hardcore as in especially graphic, but that ice cold training of humans to be walking, talking, spying sex tools. (Was that profane or offensive too, Imdb?) Haven't really seen it portrayed quite that as-a-matter-of-factly before. Some unpleasant scenes but they just weren't emotional enough to make me feel all that bothered by them. And that's a BAD thing when those scenes are about torture, rape and abuse in the name of schooling. Then they didn't get through.
My biggest issue; The usual one... "Russians are evil, Americans are nice guys. Hooray." Sigh... I'm neither Russian nor American. (Thank God...) Maybe that's why I'm actually allowed to take part of what's going on in the world on an objective basis rather than through patriotic, deceptive, polished, distorted (choose one or all) channels nor by having inherited societal xenophobic, ignorant preconceptions and biases towards whole countries, their people and their cultures. You know what? There are no good guys nor bad guys. Both countries are currently governed by men that could probably get on paper that they actually suffer from psychopathy, who both have hubris that by far supercedes the original namesake's... Absolute objectivity isn't necessary. But this kind of crucifixion vs. sainthood - is just ridiculous. Especially when it's so conceited as to blatantly serve it in weird pieces of dialogue or shove that awkward social critique towards Russia's persecution of LGBTQ people (which I'm a very harsh critic of) into one of those "school"-classes, It just felt so contrived, no matter the importance (and truth) of the topic.
I'm much more likely to rewatch some South Korean spy flicks than this one. They usually don't resort to pure propaganda wars in their spy movies.
If you, as a watcher, have some brains and insight and can try to separate the annoying parts from the actual movie in itself, it can give you a couple of hours of not-very-intellectual entertainment. And you'll forget it as quickly.
It's just one of those movies; "Didn't completely blow but didn't quite get me hyped up either".Mediocre, standard, run-of-the-mill. Just that it had a lot more propaganda.
PS; Imdb, seriously? I get a warning for my text containing profanity/offensive words, for including the most common word for "the working girl"? Are people not allowed to mention nor even pretend the "trade" actually exists...? Lol... What word would you prefer? Or is it that I had a hypothesis about the mental status of two world leaders? Is that profanity? Perhaps offensive? *Can't stop laughing* I won't edit anymore. That would be restriction of human rights. Let's see how your moral censorship deems my "profanity". | 6 |
If you are expecting it to be so stupid ur gonna love it... Ur in the right place. I refused to watch extras and trailers, I wanted to be surprised. And I was! It's cheesey AF at first.. if u can get past 15 mins of everyone saying the name Barbie, you will survive this movie. In the beginning they "flip" through past Barbies and I seen quite a few that used to own.. they also "flash" through some barbie clothes that will bring u right back to childhood. For nastalgia sake this movie will not disappoint... For new comer's sake, this movie will not disappoint! We counted the reasons why it's rated PG-13 and it's kinda hilarious.
I hope there's a second movie... Barbie and The Rockers!!!! | 10 |
Despite some good acting from some of the cast, this series which I started watching on the basis of the great reviews, is a tedious plod through a clichéd setup.
We all know life can be tough for anyone, but to have a town full of dodgy maudlin characters is taking it too far.
There's that many attempts at a fargo style convoluted plot that fail, you end up wondering if you actually care. | 1 |
I started watching this series after seeing the rating of 8+ in IMDB which I usually rely on before bingeing on any series. I was surprised to say the least. This is an absolute snooze fest. I tried my best to stick to the show till episode 7 expecting things to change but lost patience and quit. Still was curious to see how this show got 8+ ratings. After the reading the comments of the "10" reviews I knew something was wrong. Are the ratings manipulated nowadays?? I might be wrong. I was never really invested in any character as hard as I tried. By end of episode 7 I just did not care what happens next. Still scratching my head on the positive reviews this series has recieved!!! | 3 |
There are actually not a lot of jumpscares in this movie, and some parts are actually scary. However, it relies so heavily on what makes modern horror scary that it just comes across as repeated, cliche, and lackluster. And yet somehow, it still manages to be better than the previous Annabelle films.
Please, directors, just make your characters act with an IQ higher than 60. The fact that the entire film is based on the idiocy of one girl and then the repeated terrible decisions of everyone involved ruins everything. Also, the attempt at romance is cringe. The more I write, the more I'm tempted to give this a 5, so I'm stopping now. | 6 |
Yesterday was the day Spider-Man 2 was first released, as well as the day that gave millions of people around the world a newfound appreciation for superhero movies. The movie which together with Spider-Man 2002 started it all. The true beginning of superhero movies. Peter Parker may be a teenager but he had to learn about the responsibilities that come with great power. And, above all, or beloved wall-crawler's first few comic book outings were down-to-earth dramas of youthful romance and inner dilemmas caused by the overwhelming responsibilities of being granted seemingly otherworldly powers and the difficulties of being unable to pay rent. The difficulties of being a superhero are shown rather than told. The tone of Spider-Man's best comics are almost perfect in their execution.
Tobey also continues to have great chemistry with Kirsten Dunst as Mary Jane. Their romance picks up right where it left off from the first movie and it continues to evolve. And surprisingly, despite how difficult it would presumably be, it's pulled off masterfully. Hinged on a secret that weighs our protagonist down while allowing him to flourish, something that eats away at him despite his best efforts to keep it at arms length
The rest of the returning supporting cast is also great. J. K. Simmons continues to steal every scene as J. Jonah Jameson. James Franco also gets more to do as Harry Osborn. He's a tortured soul that is thirsty for revenge against Spider-Man. The drama between Harry and Peter is expertly crafted while leaving it unresolved so that may be completed in the sequel. Rosemary Harris gets to really shine here as May Parker. She has some great moments with Peter and her quieter scenes along with her nephew are some of the emotional highlights of the story.
Spider-Man 2 believes in its story in the same that the die hard fans believe it, it knows what it wants to be and succeeds while keeping its audience glued to the screen. Isn't just a brain smoothing CGI-fest. It's simply and poignantly a realization that being Spider-Man is a burden that Peter Parker is not entirely willing to bear whilst also realizing it will bring him more hardship than he can handle at times. Parker is just like you and me. He struggles to pay the bills, tries to take care of his Aunt, wants to end up with the girl of his dreams, and he takes a mean beating when it comes to blows. You can see the conflict in his eyes as Parker wants to throw it all away for Mary Jane, but knows he has a responsibility because "He's been given a gift. With great power, comes great responsibility. " and learns that "Sometimes to do what's right we have to be steady and give up the things we want the most, even our dreams."
And of course, the score is excellently composed by Danny Elfman which manages to sell every mood and every moment. It's just as iconic for the web-slinger as the classic theme song from the 1967 cartoon, and completes what I personally believe is the greatest cinematic masterpiece of all time which will hold a special place in my heart for the rest of my life. | 10 |
I was a huge fan of the original series as a kid. The show seems cheesy rewatching it as an adult. I'm not comparing the reboot to the original; each should stand on its own, in my opinion. I liked the original Star Trek series; its hard to compare to the newer Star Trek series. Each were great in their time and each are great on their own.
Random thoughts: Dr Smith is way too crazy and extremely annoying. The character is useless. I cannot watch Judy at all......she's a doctor at 18, looks 12, and her voice sounds like a 5 year old Cindy Brady. Bad casting! Maureen Robinson was a doctor in the original series. I don't remember her doing much, except making dinner and doing housework, though. Love the robot! Will and Penny are favorites. I hope Penny's character develops more as the series goes on. Yes, there's a lot of diversity in the cast. Why not? | 7 |
In an attempt to appeal to everyone, Netflix's Lost in Space appeals to no one. This show is rated TV-PG, so you'd think it's target demographic is younger kids and parents, however, it's quickly revealed that this is not the case. There are certain plot points and themes that are dark and (arguably) unsuitable for children. But these plot points and themes cannot be properly explored because of the the rating, so the show feels shallow and uninteresting. I wouldn't recommend this for families nor would I recommend it for adults. So who exactly is this show for?
Lost in Space also suffers from terrible writing. The plot meanders. The characters are dull and uncomplicated and unlikable. They make decisions that are baffling in their stupidity. The best (worst) example of this is Dr. Smith, a horrible one-dimensional character. She makes decisions that serve no other purpose than to create drama and conflict, and her motivation for her actions is never made clear.
The world building is lackluster. The space-tech is generic, and the planet they crash on is suspiciously similar-looking to Earth. This is one of the biggest wasted opportunities of Lost in Space--an alien planet could produce an infinite number of interesting plots, but the alien aspect is glossed over in favor of horrendous plot points and pointless flashbacks.
Conclusion: annoying characters and a stupid plot ruin a good premise. | 3 |
I've watched everything Marvel and even DC that they produce good bad or otherwise. I even made it through Green Lantern.
I really tried to give this a chance, but I had to stop it halfway through episode 2. Its dumb, irrelevant, and leaves nothing to hold onto that it will get any better. Skip this and jump back into the MCU with the next title. | 1 |
Where to start with this one?
I find the actors are doing a good job with the material they were given. I don't expect any of them to win any prices, but not anywhere near bad enough to pull you out of "the zone".
With that said, I did get pulled out quite a bit. The cinematography is kind of strange in some episodes. Like the director had just binged some movies and decided to use the same techniques we've seen before, but in places they don't fit. We see a sideshot of Will pushing a massive rock, with epic music playing. "Look at what he's doing!" The camera pans around, and to nobodies surprise, it's the robot doing all the work, while the music shifts to a more relieved tune. It just doesn't work.
And it's chuck full of cheesy clichés. The father says "I'll take care of it" and pulls out a knife and stands in a hero pose while the camera lingers on him. That's not enough though. You'll facepalm at some characters who's willing to risk all the survivors to save one person. There's no logic to a lot of the stuff they're doing.
The overall story is good enough. They need to get off the planet. That's fine. But each episode and it's conflicts feel rushed. It's problem after problem after problem that needs to be fixed. You get a tiny bit of background story on the main characters. But then it's back to another problem. I haven't counted, but it feels like 20+ problems in each episode they're rushing through. By episode 5, I just thought: "Come on. Enough is enough." It seems we're supposed to care for a character who's dying. But he's been a background character in a few episodes and a side character for 20 minutes. I don't know that guy... I don't care. And that's my main problem with the show. It's moving too fast without getting very far. I could live with cheesy dialog and a few facepalms if I cared about the characters. Sadly I don't. Could have been a lot better if they had slowed down a bit, given us time to get to know the characters, and had fewer and more impactful problems to fix. But when a character you hardly care about is in a deadly situation for the twentieth time? I don't think I'll come back for season 2. | 5 |
The single take(looks like) action scene was good but everything else was so boring..... I literally slept before the last 30 minutes...
This film was as pathetic as every Sallu's movies..... | 2 |
Wow, what a perfect performance! I wonder if there is any way you
can not like this movie. You can maybe not like the story, because
you find it ridiculous, but everybody will have to admit that this
movie is entertaining. It's funny, it's exciting, it's original
I think
it's even better that the first part, which was already an excellent
movie. The best thing about "Spiderman" is that you can just lay back and
enjoy it. The story is easy to understand, you'll be perfectly
entertained. The characters are interesting and the actors are
credible and well chosen by the casting staff (except Mary Jane's
boyfriend, he's very boring, but perhaps he's supposed to be). I
especially liked the contrast between the friends Peter Parker and
Harry Osbourne, who are in the same age, but so different: Peter,
the shy student, and Harry, the professional businessman. And
Peter's boss at the newspaper is absolutely wonderful, although
he is one of the negative characters. The "bad guy" Doc Octopus
was also shown from his humane side, which I liked very much,
and these tentacles that had taken control over him were really
scary, they reminded me of snakes and seemed to be alive. Full rating for this movie! | 10 |
MUST WATCH FOR ENTERPRENEURS ONE OF THE FINEST SHOW IN INTERNET JEETU BHAIYA SECOND SEASON KAB LAOOGEE EAGRLY WAITING | 10 |
Warning: Contains pure opinion.Take with salt.
A great blend of Witcher game style and book. I was totally hyped when I heard about this show. Didn't disappoint at all.
Compared to GOT = It's different. Like Ozark but not like Breaking bad. There are some fields of improvement needed. Does it kicks in the feels = Yes. If you played the games. Rewatchability = Definitely in a while.
Casting = 8.6 Effects = 8 Pace = 8.4 Watchability = 9.1 Writing = 9.2 Scene = 8 ( improvement needed )
Triss and Ciri casting could been better. They are talented for sure, but feels little bit off as a fan of Witcher games. | 9 |
While I loved the stars in it, I couldn't make it through even half the movie. Was bored out of my mind! There's only less than a handful of movies I couldn't finish watching in my whole life (and I watch A LOT of movies!), and this was one of them. Very disappointed! | 2 |
Doesnt worth the 8.8 rating.i slept 2 times watching this. | 5 |
I decided to watch this movie because Tom Cruise was in it, but little did I know what I was in for.
Now, I can't claim to have much interest in the drug trade history of America, so the story here appealed only very little to me. But I still stuck with the movie to the end.
This was nowhere near being one of the best of Tom Cruise movies to be honest. Sure, he was putting on a great performance, but the storyline was just working as an anchor here. I believe that the movie was based on real events, which just didn't help to boost the movie's appeal for me.
I will say that they had a fairly good ensemble of acting performers together for the movie, though I didn't even recognize most of them. That was a good thing, because I do like seeing new actors and actresses in movies, as they are not already instantly associated with other movies or roles they have done before.
This is the type of movie that you watch once and never again, because it just doesn't have enough contents to support multiple viewings. | 5 |
I've never played the video game this is based on so I'm not sure if my opinion would be different or not. I've read some reactions about the casting and the typical backlash about diversity and whatnot, and frankly I couldn't care less about who portrays the character as long as they're good actors and these are very good actors. The story is also very well written which helps those actors a good bit. There are a couple jumps in time to setup the story but that's it so far. There's no convoluted back and forth like some series get bogged down with and the story moves quickly and does a nice job of weaving new characters and situations in for the main characters. The production is top notch, as is expected from most HBO dramas and it looks and feels like a major motion picture. There are some scenes of gore since the virus this is about basically turns humans into zombies but it's more in the background so far, which puts the story squarely on the current situation people find themselves in which involves totalitarian government and a resistance. Looking forward to the rest of the season! | 8 |
Stranger Things a most enjoyable 80s throw back. This series comprises a lot of elements that I personally love in movie making. The story was amazingly written and the cast was terrific. The two things that most count in making a hit.
The story gels together nicely from episode to episode. The hook is well done at the end of every episode bringing you back for the next episode. The cast was awesome with every actor portrayal be great even the bit actors.
I love the way elements from Steven Spielberg movies and elements form Stephen King books were brought together with the makers paying homage to both. The 1980s setting is so good and well done. I personally love 80s movies and having that feeling was fantastic, pure nostalgia.
I miss movie making like this where storytelling and talented actor drive the film. Now it's rehash, reboot and special effects galore with no substance at all. Originality is out the window with just poor and lazy movie making.
It feels like one long movie with a running time of just over 7 hrs with episodes being roughly 52 minutes long with others a little shorter. My only problem would be the slow pace in some episodes, the ones which are over 52 minutes. It could have been edited a little better by shortening the episodes to about 48 minutes.
With every actor's performance being good from child actors to adult actors, good story telling and a 80s styling, Stranger Things is a great example of how movie making should be done. A strong nine out of ten, near flawless and I highly recommend it. I'm sure you won't be disappointed. | 9 |
I've often asked myself questions about crimes that seem a slam dunk with evidence, and eye-witnesses (the least reliable of all). I mean, unless you're trying to get caught - who leaves their DNA, driver's license, social security card, birth certificate, passport, and 6 angles of video cameras behind after killing someone? Really?
Then, what do you do with the little pieces of evidence that don't seem to fit in, that would actually clear you from the crime? I'll have to steal a quote from Mr. Spock, "...however improbable, whenever you remove the impossible, must be the truth!"
Recommendation: BINGE WATCH! You'll love it! Nice mystery with some horror and action blended in. | 8 |
Typical. The first episode provides savory material implying there is more to come. Starting with Episode 2, it gets bogged down normal human details and throws in the occasional hint that the main characters have superpowers. It feels dragged out. | 5 |
Fortunate to watch the biography of a man who did the impossible of pulling out slum kids and starting soccer for them.
Amazing acting and inspiring message. | 10 |
Wow, what a bad movie. I was truly surprised at how bad it was. It was an interesting concept but just evolved into a plethora of violence, noise, and special effects. I am a Leanardo Decaprio fan and have been impressed with his acting since What's Eating Gilbert Grape? (1993) but there was very little acting in this movie, note: no Oscar nominations for acting in any category. I can't understand how it was nominated for Best Picture, other than the fact the needed to fill up the new number of 10 nominees needed. Note, no nomination for Best Director. I thought Ellen Page was hugely miscast; she was a distraction through-out the movie. There were only 2 or 3 brief scenes when there was a bit of meaningful dialogue. There was the potential to develop Cobb's relationship with Saito, but it never happened. If you are expecting a movie with good acting, good direction, and any depth, do not go to see Inception. You will be disappointed. | 1 |
Can't understand the enthusiasm for this boring travel log.I like Bill Murry in other films 'Ground Hog Day" ect. but this was so boring, watching someone pick his nose and comb his hair in a hotel room was, well, just too little. snore | 1 |
When you read a review about the wonderful acting, or the setting or the direction then you can count that the movie pretty much sucks. The unanswered question of 'why' people are behaving...or most people are behaving irrationally is never explained; except in some oblique way that sane people become crazy and crazy folks see some transcendent something. The underlying mystery stay buried...at least to this viewer...I want my two hours back. | 2 |
I gave the first film an A+ because the story and characterization matched Jack's humor perfectly. This film falls far short mainly because it lacks any real tension at all. In the first film, Po has severe tension with all the main characters--good and bad. The conflict between Po and Mr Ping his Dad, Po and Master Shifu, Po and the Fantastic Five, Po and Tigress, Po and his eating dysfunction, Po and learning Kung-Fu was severe and superb. All the tension was excellently crafted and laid the foundation for humor to release the tension at just the right times. Ian McShane's Tai-Lung was a far better villain and the tension between them was excellent. This sequel could have created a new type of tension with all the characters. Perhaps there could have been treachery within the Fantastic Five(or just perceived treachery), or perhaps a severe misunderstanding with Shifu. But no, instead the story writers gave very weak tension between Po and Master Ox and Croc and minor tension with Po saving China from the evil Shen. The Wolf Boss and wolves, nor the Gorillas were ever perceived as on Shen's side or even a threat, really. The writers even included a fortune-teller that ruined ANY tension between Po and Shen and the eventual outcome altogether. Very anti-climactic. The story about his adoption was touching, and the only reason I gave it a 2 instead of 1. | 2 |
I didn't even blink
Really rarely to watch movie better than the first Amazing Story Acting Brilliant Wow I didn't even blink
Really rarely to watch movie better than the first Amazing Story Acting Brilliant Wow I didn't even blink
Really rarely to watch movie better than the first Amazing Story Acting Brilliant Wow I didn't even blink
Really rarely to watch movie better than the first Amazing Story Acting Brilliant Wow I didn't even blink
Really rarely to watch movie better than the first Amazing Story Acting Brilliant Wow I didn't even blink
Really rarely to watch movie better than the first Amazing Story Acting Brilliant Wow. | 10 |
Over acting galore in this tripe. This is like the school play but worse. Read the lines off a script and ham it up as much as poss. Arthur CD must be turning in his grave. Some decent actors here you'd expect , but it panders to modern mediocrity. I was comatose after 20 mins but this series seems to go on for ever and it doesn't get any better. The only one who can act is apparently Una Stubbs who must have be wondering how the others ever got into acting, because quite frankly its embarrassing. The normally excellent Martin Freeman struggles to mix it with the over the top behaviour of whatever is going on around him. If this is the future of TV then heaven help us | 3 |
Love the show and happy that Netflix is adding a series that isn't total fluff. The attention to detail is amazing, and Jenna Ortega as Wednesday knocks it out of the park.
However, I echo many others in saying that the casting of the adult Addams (Morticia, Gomez, Fester) is WAY off. There's absolutely no chemistry between Morticia and Gomez, plus Gomez is supposed to be tall, dark, and handsome. Fester falls flat with fairly bland line delivery. So disappointed, especially considering the incredible performances of actors who played these characters in the past. I literally wouldn't mind if they re-cast them.
Nevertheless, excited to see this series continue to unfold! | 8 |
The war should have been over in 1940 due to this massive error by the allies culminating in Dunkirk -- but the German High Command (Hitler) was told by those who pull the strings on war, to let them escape, which subsequently occurred without a whole lot of drama. As such, can't really depict the "brave" allies fighting the ruthless Germans, can we? Nope, nor can we make this movie very dramatic. Although some small groups of Nazis may have caused a few skirmishes in Dunkirk (out of confusion that such a ludicrous order would be given to let the Allies escape), it was nothing even remotely close to what they faced on the D-day beaches years later. In fact, there was more drama among the Germans (Panzer divisions, particularly) who were seriously contemplating disobeying orders from High Command and moving in to decimate and then capture Allied troops.
All war is a racket (phony) -- General Smedley Butler. And the Dunkirk debacle is one of the best instances of any major war that the top leaders on both sides are always in the pockets of those who control the purse strings and stand to make the most money from tragedy. But here we have the Hollywood spin masters flipping the script and telling us otherwise. Pure propaganda. | 1 |
I think they tried a little too hard to find something to make a second movie about. The story isn't great, and there's a lot of weird leaps that just don't make much sense.
Maybe if you're a comic fan they make sense to you, I don't know.
I was looking for a fun action flick, and that's what I got. Just don't try to make sense of the story. | 6 |
I only saw it cuz me and my friends played extras in the background. Beside those moments it was extremely boring with bad-timed jokes and lack acting. It felt like a three hour movie as we just sat there waiting for it to be over. Not worth it. | 2 |
I was quite underwhelmed in the end and had heard a lot about this show from people, but in the end the story falls flat and you realise this show is probably hyped because it has Kate Winslet in it. | 5 |
"Now You See Me" started quite convincingly that makes audience curious of how they did that trick. Their first show at Las Vegas as The Hourseman when they rob a bank is really interesting to see and I thought this movie would be promising, complicated and mind blowing. But unfortunately after that scene, this movie becomes slow and tries to be smart for audience which is actually not. I found myself bored and exhausted watching half of the movie. There are many questions to this movie that has no answer to be explained. The trick itself is kind of impossible and not makes any sense that only could happen in a movie. In other words, audience is forced to accept that the concept of the movie is brilliant. The chemistry between characters here are also poor development, chemistry is one of the most important aspect if people want to create this kind of movie. It's too shamed, they have so many talented casts here that should be exploited. Compared with what "Ocean's Trilogy" had done about their casts, "Now You See Me" not even close with that. Overall, "Now You See Me" is an enjoyable movie to see and quite fun. But don't expect this movie would make any impacts like their magician predecessors did in "The Prestige" and "The Illusionist" | 6 |
It was very bad, yes it was ok CGI effects, but the rest was BAD, waste of time and Money, simple as that | 2 |
Never written a review before on here, but needs be, fast forward to Bruce Lee part, then the end, save a couple a hours of your life, believe me. | 2 |
Too many subplots and characters dilute the main storyline which is otherwise captivating; unfortunately the other characters and stories aren't. The writers tease the audience so much you end up not caring about the series as a whole. | 6 |
I like Chernobyl, easy to watch. Perfect make up and realistic stage. I strongly suggest to watch it. But when I compare this with other series, I dont think this series deserve more than others. O believe its a bit overrated.
Story is short and slow paced series. Might get bored if you dont watch it with full attention. | 9 |
The story of two American ciphers ( At the time of filming - The most irreverent, ironic and untimely stoic comic actor and the quintessential vacant ingénue actress ) with no reason for continuing to live, struggle with their life's meaninglessness whilst in the west's ultimate antithesis, Japan. A vacuous narcissistic film star with no interest in anybody or anything but himself and a recent Western Philosophy major also vacuously narcissistic - have either a father/daughter relationship or an unrequited sexual relationship whilst in Tokyo. It ends as abruptly as it began - When we are suddenly told that it's been a love story and these two narcissist's were actually in love with each other ? My problem with the movie is the Japanese setting and the film makers use of it as somehow indicative of how absurd human life and relationships are to those stuck up westerners with an existential funk. If this is deliberate or not - most of the movie makes fun of or caricatures Japanese people and culture. This for many westerners is very reasonable and in their clichéd understanding all perfectively true - this is why they defend the film and equally why it perpetuates stereotypical clichés. It perpetuates Japan and it's people as completely alien and incomprehensible to myopic westerners whatever their faith, Religious, Nihilist or American. | 3 |
11 December 2010. This beginning of the end for the Harry Potter series is a disappointment and apparently without the book the movie is unable to stand alone as a movie and instead becomes a disjointed, disconnected series of movie scenes that initially begins with fusion between a TERMINATOR 2: JUDGEMENT DAY (1991) action thriller and a junior version of BRAZIL (1985) and a retro-stylistic, parody version of the cold war, totalitarianism. The rest of the movies eventually almost becomes more like an expensive video game as Harry and company get to survive to the next level in a series of disconnected, random levels. Throughout there are logic gaps, omitted scenes that avoided much needed character, plot development. The purported transformation from magical children entertainment into a darker fantastic juvenile action thriller merges too close the LORD OF THE RINGS trilogy which in many ways remains a fantasy classic and by comparison pales in J.R.R. Tolkien writings. | 6 |
Its fun it's good and entertaining, I'd say probably a bit better than Wandavision Wish Disney would just release it all one day, I waited until all episodes were available to watch it, watching week by week just really isnt as fun or satisfying, bringing makes a much more enjoyable experience IMO!
Also the show was good but yes I mean a little far with the political ideals and Falcon agreeing with the bad guys lol, also not the biggest dan of the main bad guy, she diesnt seem like the scariest villian ever, but other than that it was cool and I def wouldn't mind more, hopenwe get it, definitely love Marvel! | 8 |
Henry Cavill does an outstanding job impersonating Geralt of Rivia, Freya Allan's role as Ciri is by far my favorite, she does it with such grace and in-depth only done by old souls in movies, the production value is top notch, every episode is like watching a movie. Overall excellent characterization of both the games and the books. | 9 |
Barbie is an anomaly, a force of nature, and could potentially be some sort of trendsetter in ways I can't quite fathom yet. I never expected a good Barbie movie to exist, especially not one that is so poignant and rich with satire, ambition, and intellect. But, this movie isn't just good - it's fantastic.
Choosing to make "facade" one of the primary focuses of the film was probably the most brilliant thing that writer/director Greta Gerwig could have done, because it allows the movie to function as a wholly progressive and often quite meta experience. Though the movie only goes back and forth between Barbie Land and "reality", I felt as if I traversed through 5 or 6 different dimensions throughout the course of the film. The movie has so many layers, I'm not even sure how Gerwig made it work - maybe it was luck, maybe it was an incredibly talented cast & crew, or maybe she's just a genius.
What's most important is that the movie is hilarious, all the way through. There weren't many segments where a giant smile was not plastered across my face. Though the choices for comedic roles could be perceived as cliche, all of them murdered the game with their characters, that being Michael Cera as Allan, Kate McKinnon as Weird Barbie, and of course Will Ferrell as the CEO of Mattel. But, it's Ryan Gosling that truly steals the show as the funniest part of the entire film. Of course, it's the brilliant writing that allows it, but Gosling's commitment to bringing to life one of the greatest exaggerations of masculinity I have ever seen put to screen is diamond-level. The way the movie spotlights parallels between straight-guy masculinity and gayness, as both a joke and an astute observation, is incredible and done in a way I've never seen pulled off before.
It should be said that what allows a comedy to transcend the bone-headed standards that the genre usually plants itself in, is a script that actually has something to say, from the heart and from the brain. I figured it would poke fun at certain gender tropes and politics, but I didn't expect Barbie to be full of so much existential philosophy. At times it almost felt like Charlie Kaufman LITE, but in a GOOD WAY. Though most of the film is full of laughs, it also has several segments that will suddenly take you to realms of sheer reflection and a surprising amount of emotional resonance. I think a lot of people had to get over an "am I about to cry at a Barbie movie?" hump, but...I want you to know that you should cry at this movie! It's both nostalgic and totally ahead of its time at the same time. It's actually a very serious and important film underneath all the pink & the laughs.
And on that note, it's not surprising that so many dudes are already calling it a horrible movie and overly woke feminist propaganda, but it's definitely lame of them, and in my opinion, wrong. I think a lot of these people are missing a lot of the points and the jokes. Though on the surface the movie seems to be poking most fun at men, it pokes just as much fun at femininity, society, and the human experience as a whole. It has a lot of critical things to say about all of them. Plus, if you can't laugh at your own kind, especially when it's done so articulately, with so much love, I really think you're doing it all wrong.
It comes as no surprise that Margot Robbie carries the film wonderfully. The soundtrack is also a ton of fun. But the most exciting part here, "as a fan of the cinema", is knowing that this is going to take Greta Gerwig to the absolute top of the totem pole. She's been such an interesting, tasteful, and likable multi-faceted presence, between acting, writing, and directing, and I'm very curious and excited to see what she does with her power after this. | 9 |
I tried to finish this show, but could not.
Not interested in vapid, shallow American characters. | 5 |
Dunkirk directed by Christopher Nolan (obviously) starring Fionn Whitehead (debut), Tom Hardy (face covered again!) and Mark Rylance among others is about the Dunkirk evacuation, the evacuation of Allied soldiers from the beaches and harbour of Dunkirk (hence the name) in France. The extraordinary aspect about this evacuation was the participation of civilians in their small boats who crossed the English Channel to rescue their countrymen.
The movie tells the story from three perspectives the land, sea, and air. It must be noted that the film covers three different time periods in a non- linear fashion – 1 week on land, 1 day at sea and 1 hour in air. This may cause some confusion to viewers.
The movie is fast paced, each scene giving you a healthy dose of Adrenalin. The movie is also realistic with spectacular scenes, which are a visual treat. However the characters lack development and there is hardly any meaningful dialogue. The emotions of the characters are not explored. This means that there is very little emotional connect with the characters.
In conclusion a good film however not one of Nolan's best. Watch it for the spectacular scenes and Adrenalin rush that the movie is sure to bring. | 7 |
In hindsight, we probably should probably have spent the time on something more interesting. There was enough to keep up going to the end. But in getting there the lead character was more and more annoying. The story was just predictable and clumsily tried to address "important" social issues and in so doing just trivialised them. If feels like this would probably work better on stage, in a small artsy theatre. | 6 |
I have been a fan of Peter Parker's for over 30 years. I know this character. I have been there for his loves and his losses, his triumphs and his defeats. I know him to be a hero, even the truest of heroes, because he continues to be heroic regardless of the personal cost. And there has been great personal cost. Even sacrifice.
Sam Raimi understands this. He knows that the important character here is Peter Parker, who just happens to be Spider-man. An important distinction, though perhaps subtle to many, is that whereas Peter Parker is Spider-man, Spider-man is not Peter Parker. The spider does not define the man -- the man defines the spider. Parker's story is a human story, based upon his place in the world, his perceptions of it, and his interactions with his family and friends. This makes Parker's story a drama with action, and not the other way around. Because of this, these secondary characters are more than just props. They have lives and feelings of their own. Raimi does them just as much justice as he does Parker by developing them into more than convenient plot devices. Any fan should thank god for Sam Raimi.
And Tobey Maguire finally understands Parker. In the first film, I had the impression that Tobey didn't really understand Parker. He had never read the comics, hadn't had time to appreciate who Parker is. But now he gets it. You could see it in his eyes as Parker continually endures to his limits and beyond. When I saw Maguire in Pleasantville, I thought he would make a good Parker. In this film, he proves me correct.
The rest of the cast is superb. The regulars were given much more complex characters to work with in this film, and they stepped up their performances admirably. Newcomer Molina IS Otto Octavius. I loved Raimi's interpretation of this character. I hope to see him reprise this role, especially because Doc Ock is my second-favorite Spidey villain.
This film delivers all things to all audiences. It is perfect. | 10 |
The opulence of the sets, the accumulation of famous actors and the twirling camera movements are evidence of this. This grandiloquent pomp is nevertheless put at the service of a rather light story, whose threads will have been unwound with more panache and originality in countless films, novels or fanfics. It is as flashy as a bad taste painting, but above all, it is as stiff as a compassed dandy. All the paintings in the film seem to be stuck in a mixture of starch and mothballs. Despite the virtuoso camera movements that are mostly ham-handed, each shot is empty, dehumanized, sad to tears. By dint of pastiching himself, there comes a moment when the director loses his originality. | 5 |
Dont know why this movie is so overrated. It's not even a classic that some people are proclaiming into be. | 2 |
I loved the X-MEN movies so much I was still not ready to say goodbye to Wolverine. | 6 |
I was so excited for this movie, but it fell flat. I kept waiting for it to get better, and it never did. This was the first movie that I've ever walked out of before it was over. | 1 |
I expected that the reviews and ratings would average at about 3 to 4 stars, but how wrong I am! An average of 8.3 from 8013 viewers, makes a mockery of my thoughts. Then again I am not a fan and did not enjoy the first boring episode. Just a lot of talking is not my scene! The story is poor and I won't be watching any more. | 2 |
Great show, just a pity they used Elaine page. Terrible actress and plays same role over and over! | 6 |
More robot and more chicken, they be the part i like. Family not so much | 9 |
Cinema was nice and story line was gripping and Abhishek steals the show and a salute to maniratnam and the negative I think is climax it can be concluded in different way. Overall a nice movie. | 8 |
How hard is it to have direct honest conversation with someone you have slept with several times? Somehow people find it easier to be buck naked but will have trouble saying something? I'm staggered. These lot are studying history, english, so on, they are at the top of their class but don't know anything about communication? Making the same mistake twice? Do me a favor. The only character who is brilliant here is the bloke's mum and that's all. The guy doesn't look 17 or even a college kid and that bothers me a bit but that's understandable because the entire show is cuckoo land. I sincerely hope one day the world of cinema/television will propogate openess, honesty and healthy attitude. | 1 |
I can't believe the favourable reviews this movie gets...the movie has no sense of coherence, terrible plot, very dubious arguments, and only slightly salvageable performances by the main actors... i am a huge fan of SciFci/thriller/philosophical movies but this one is so mediocre that the comparisons to the Matrix series is simply insulting to anyone with single digit IQs who watched them. Seriously, the movie is horrible.. Being a huge movie fan I can stand all genres of movies and all qualities, good and bad...And out of the 1000+ movies (i watch 50+ movies a year since i've been a teenager) I've watched in my lifetime this movie was going to become only the 3rd movie to cause me to walk out of the theatre... The only two movies i ever walked out of were (yes, i remember b/c they were THAT bad): The Lawnmower Man and The Avengers (with Ralph Fiennes)...So yes, Inception is almost AVENGERS bad...you get the idea... I didn't walk out just b/c i was killing time for a later date. | 1 |
This movie threw me for a loop as i found myself becoming bored and really confused through most of the movie until the end. If you're a huge potter fan and have read the books this movie is much easier to follow. However, if you are more of a light hearted fan and just watch the series for the entertainment you'll find yourself in a very confused frustrated state. This movie IS NOT the big reveal to the series you might be hoping for. It is however pretty much a set up for the next ones. So if you can handle a set up that comes after the first movie, which is also a set up, then you'll enjoy this movie. Other than that i say go ahead and watch this, because the next movies are going to rely heavily on this movie and he people that are introduced. The reviews that trash this movie are not completely accurate, but instead are frustrated people like i was because of the expectation of a big action packed movie. | 6 |
I believe a great film is marked by how rewatchable it is. And from my list of Indian films, this one is hands down one of the best stories that has been shot on film. Extremely well captured, nicely paced, superb casting and brilliant execution. | 9 |
Let me start by saying that Christopher Nolan has once again delivered a spectacular film. With some thrilling visuals and incredible characters. I thought that Tom Hardy did a fantastic job as Bane, he portrayed a villain that was cruel, calculating, intelligent and fierce. What's more Anne Hathaway delivers the best Cat Woman that I've seen in a live action film. I particularly liked the teasing interactions between Batman and Cat Woman, as they are so similar yet on different sides of the law. However, for me, The Dark Knight Rises had one critical flaw: The story- line. I was expecting another Dark Knight movie, I'm not saying that I expected Tom Hardy to match Heath Ledgers performance, but I wanted another thrilling, unexpected plot. The type that we have been treated to in Inception and The Dark Knight. Instead T.D.K.R. has a plot that is too predictable, and has a few too many holes in it as well. It was a fantastic film, but I left the cinema feeling a little disappointed. | 5 |
I get why they made this movie, but I'd rather they hadn't.
Iron Man 2 is basically just a teaser trailer for the better movies that were about to come out. This movie consists of boring conversations between Tony Stark and Nick Fury and even more boring scenes with the villains that really kicked of the cliché that these movies have boring villains. The suitcase Iron Man suit is really dope though. | 4 |
Which is the most successful representation of the nearly glorified wizarding world? The books or the films? Depends on who you ask, but many might agree that staunchly loyal Potterheads will always take refuge in feature adaptations after their precious seven-part book series came to an end several years ago, both inside and outside the pages. Box office-wise, going from "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban" (2004) to "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2" (2011), this long-running film journey captained by a young and innocent Daniel Radcliffe brought in a mammoth estimated- not adjusted for inflation- 7.7 billion worldwide, which crowns it as one of the privileged billion-dollar club members as well as the most successful YA film franchises of all time. So will Warner Bros. and J. K. Rowling leave their pupils adrift for eternity? Yeah!, we all know the answer.
Industry trend, there is a pattern of consecutive use nowadays. Lionsgate confirmed to be in talks to return to Panem in form of a "The Hunger Games" prequel/sequel series some years now; "Twilight" reincarnated in an insecure literature student and a sadist billionaire with "Fifty Shades of Grey," worse luck. "The Lord of the Rings," J. R. R. Tolkien's equally hated and loved fantasy world, expanded its mythos with "The Hobbit" as it'll return as an Amazon Original in, by the way, the most expensive TV series the company has ever produced. "Divergent," an unfinished franchise due to "Allegiant" gigantic box office flop, is up in the air after rumoring about moving it into TV ground, either to close the original story or to find a new path to cover Veronica Roth's dystopian Chicago-set love-drama.
Having said that, that a new book series worthy of bringing it to the big screen joins the list just like the previous ones- the "Maze Runner" franchise, which has just ended earlier this year, doesn't participate this round -is almost impossible; so, in the face of the creative stagnation in Hollywood no longer productive YA world, the first response of the major film studios was to spawn products, either inside or outside the original writing line, which means sure incomes.
The fantasy cosmos the whole world fell in love with is back under the title "Wizarding World," this time around no Potter included. Mr. Newton Artemis Fido "Newt" Scamander takes up the torch, a famed Magizoologist known for being expelled from Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, his gorgeous and naughty creatures and his duty to helm supposedly five entries.
Directed by well-known filmmaker David Yates and written by the author herself behind the books, "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" arrived in theaters two years ago, cooking a spin-off/prequel franchise up that got more positive than negative opinions among the stern fandom. Enjoying acceptable box office numbers both domestic and overseas and mostly positive critical reception thanks to the modest-yet-charming performance of Academy Award-winning Eddie Redmayne, wonderfully crafted visual effects, the unexplored pre-Hogwarts world, the fabulous titular beasts and mythical creatures, an enticing plot twist and the delightful journey across New York; "FBWFT" was a pleasant and far-seeing surprise that shocked us sooner rather than later.
"Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald" is the second extension set in this long-running sub-Potterverse, directed by the same director of the last four films in the original saga and penned by prolific writer J. K. Rowling. A bolt from the blue is that even with the creative backbone almost untouched, this second part happens to be a pyrotechnic and enjoyable misfire, plenty of deficiently unified sub-plots that ultimately saturate the not-so-eye-popping visual spectacle, introducing untidily so many narrative threads that, instead of complexity, utterly erode the core story.
Admittedly the dark beauty of some gigantic, messy set-pieces works not quite right because of the writing individuality, but still, by composition, they're simply bracing, as ever. Philippe Rousselot also returns as director of photography, which benefits visual cohesion as for the franchise' look and tone even when the action moves from America to Europe, mainly to Paris, France. Some shots really work, others shine, but none of them are part of the confusingly edited, overextended, strange action sequences. As usual, imagery is rich in content, not as cozy, universal and relatable as the previous ones, but at least it's impressively appealing.
The titular 'fantastic' adjective is tailor-made for these beasts. The two adorable creatures who stole the show last time come back in order to edge into the spotlight with their naive behavior and mini-treatments; but it's Europe which hypnotizes with engaging animals. The Circus Arcanus holds important gears for the plot, so when madness is unleashed in the Parisian streets, it showcases a range of magnificently designed creatures who take over the screen, and therefore, the audience. Newt's traveling zoo/suitcase gives us short glimpses of unexplored habitats, in which the most prominent feature is a visually overwhelming underwater seaweed-seahorse. They monopolize a large part of the long title, but their greater and short splendor takes place only in the first act in visual terms, as story-wise, the greatest trick comes up.
Scamander must win back the love of his life, keep his animals alive and save the world from a sort-of apocalypse; Dumbledore must stop his innermost enemy through other's hands, build up via his pupil's origins via flashbacks and develop tangentially his life as a magician and professor; Grindelwald must overcome all obstacles on his way, convince some detractors and pull his malicious plan off; Lestrange reappears in Newt's life and tries to do the impossible to hide her darkest secret in order to save him from the destiny the magical forces have for him; Credence, a supposedly main pillar for this whole universe, stops swimming against the tide of evil, so he tries to heal the wounds of the past and recruits the only being he has ever trusted. Each and every one of the main characters and a couple of supporting ones propose, develop and saturate the storytelling with convoluted sub-plots, hardly interconnected and poorly solved.
Rowling's widely known for erecting fantasy worlds brimming with mythos, facing good against evil, going through an ambiguous area of grays which create beautiful, knotty stories. The primary thread here is clear and synthetic, but to strengthen it and nourish it she draws upon clumsy narrative saturation that ends up throwing an all-star cast, a few engrossing performances and some gloomy digital effects out. The script has no focus to unfold, its ambition to put too much information into a single two-hour-plus feature is atrocious; Dumbledore's true origins are only tested by giving more plot weight to Jacob Kowalski's love affair, mitigate the prominence of the beasts and deliver a worthy development to its great villain are some of the sins that neither the strongest cinematic spell achieves to break. This is a perplexing mythological disaster of endless derivations that, without the talented central figure, would have been the longest headache of this year at the movies.
"Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald" by David Yates mesmerizes us with gorgeous beasts, good performances and special re-encounters with characters from the original franchise; but a hodgepodge of overlong, untidy plots doesn't enrich the main world as it should, instead, weakens and endangers this new franchise of dissimilar entries. "The Crimes of Grindelwald" loses its magic, is darker and more tedious than its predecessor, a longueur which tries to provide emotion and thrill with wrongly placed provocative twists that the only thing they achieve is to sink progressively this magical world which is lost in a mess of sequels, spin-offs, homages and Hollywood rip-offs. | 5 |
let's give it a good estimation
entertainment: it's been said many times that the acting is stupid , including Brando's character just mumbling and Pacino's character just ,well, staring.. truly over-hyped junkie so called acting.the script is bad , it's like a Mexican soap drama. the dialog is below the standard of those Indian cheese. the production value is fair though , shot in Sicily. it seems the producer is not interested in faking locations. overall rating 3/15
social/life message: the isn't a particular deep movie. isn't anywhere better than any eurocrime pic. the message is banal: criminals have souls.- rating 0/10
politically objectionable things : nothing big really, as I said the director/writer seems to be obsessed with organized crime, he hardly delivers any political or historical material. rating is high 3/5
overall rating: two out of ten | 2 |
If you have time watch it cause as it is daredevil has been introduced in the main line of MCU in Spiderman no way home so all the more it would be worth watching. And by the way it's MARVEL people. | 7 |
It would be a perfect movie if the end was written in a different way or the 10 minutes fire scene was omitted in the first place.
Knives Out's characters were better and deeply portrayed. This movie's ones are not bad too, but the writer should better meticiouly work on characters in the third movie -if filmed.
By the way, I think Daniel Craig has found a gold here. Benoit Blanc franchise is a perfect retirement plan for an actor.
Netflix should also consider limited series version of the franchise. It promises a lot.
PS: Loved the cameo's of Venus Williams. Hugh Grant's scene was hillarious too. | 8 |
The first two seasons were thrilling and exciting because we got to know the new characters and we were introduced to the new universe and stuff. But the third season kinda ruined it for me: the plot wasn't that good and all the stereotypic Russians weren't needed... Season 4 can make it better. | 9 |
Frighteningly realistic. Acting is damn good. Great concept, good effects. | 9 |
The movie was a waste of time, nothing happened in the whole movie. It was slow and very boring. Seemed a very over indulgent tribute to himself. I kept waiting for something interesting but they never came. Even the short films in the film were boring.
The movie seemed to be missing the element where you want to know more about any character. Nothing in the movie had any interest. I was fully expecting the movie to move towards making a big movie, but stayed in the home movie realm. Not really any content that would hold any interest. Just another artistic waste of time without any substance. | 2 |
I completely savoured this film, the improvement in building the storyline really shows up in this film and offers a fast yet comprehensive pace. I love how they decided to keep things an absolute train wreck, surrounding Eddie with all the mess that is his life now but somehow both Venom and Eddie make it work and I'm here for it; I am completely invested in their interactions as one individual per se, the connection between them definitely was developed on a deeper level in this moment and even though the movie doesn't develops the emotional part on the level that it was expected to be developed, they gave us an intense and immersive relationship.
The film doesn't needs to be perfect, by being chaotic it gives the perfect balance between characters interactions and the plot.
I can proudly admit that not only myself but the fans (mainly on tumblr) absolutely loved this movie for what it is: a chaotic masterpiece and we are thankful for everyone's hard work; Andy Serkins this was just *chef kisses*
And oh boy, don't let me start talking about Tom Hardy; he completely understood the assignment and gave us the sweaty, greasy and messy Eddie Brock that everyone -and I mean EVERYONE- is in love with.
Venom: let there be carnage offered an exquisite, turbulent and perfectly chaotic ride that I enjoyed to the very last second. | 10 |
It was beautifully and thoughtfully produced. However, it was a little annoying for me to see all those stories I knew, twist like this and get all weird. | 8 |
My first ever review on IMDb. I chose to watch the movie after seeing an overwhelming majority have given 10/10 stars.
Well, I tried to close the browser so many times but kept watching because it was too late at night to start a new movie. I was thinking about something exciting, sentimental and a sense of fulfilment, however, I was left clueless, dumbfound, and sour. How could someone give more than 1 star for this nearly 2 hours of nonsense?
The movie was supposedly about the main characters (Carrey & Winslet). But a good hour and a half was spent on showing endless boring scenes of erasing memories, like any real viewer was interested in it. It seemed like flogging a dead horse. There was no chemistry between Carrey and Winslet.
Why would this movie kept showing two irrelevant characters partying and dancing? How does that add to the plot? In my opinion, the movie should have showcased two strangers falling in love, going deep and eventually finding out about their past by accident. The movie was flatter than the Canadian Prairies.
Please do not fall for 10/10 reviews. If you're a mature adult, like myself, and looking for a decent movie, I would never recommend it to anyone. Watching this movie would seem as if you're driving after having had one too many drinks. I wonder.. if someone could give 10/10 for this movie, how many stars would that person give to a movie like As Good As It Gets? | 1 |
My Name Is Khan is without a doubt Karan Johar's most accomplished work to date - powerful, moving and involving. Johar, not a particularly good director, seems to have learnt a lot from the feedback he must have got for his previous films. At times it was difficult to believe it was actually directed by Johar and written by Shibani Bathija, who finally proves considerable talent as a writer. The film is thoroughly entertaining and the evident attention Johar paid to the smallest of details is commendable. The film does get sentimental at places, but it never goes over-the-top like Johar's other films and remains fairly restrained and completely authentic, which makes the emotional impact on the viewer much stronger.
The film is traditionally a love story more than anything else, but the ever relevant message behind it is wonderfully conveyed through such terms as innocence and guilt, kindness and inhumanity, truth and untruth, justice and injustice, love and hate. All these contrasting terms intelligently swap places through the story of innocent civilians accused for no fault of their own post the 9/11 attacks. The result of this tragic incident made the lives of so many of them miserable. This part of the film is unpleasant viewing even though it is one-sided and not entirely credible.
That's where our hero, Rizwan Khan, is thrown. He has Asperger's Syndrome, he's different, he's naive, he takes every word literally, but he is intelligent and talented, and his perception of life is as his beloved mother taught him: the world includes only two groups of people - good people who do good and bad people who do bad. This is so overly general yet so very true. The memory of his mother follows him always, and it's easy to see why. The portrayal of Rizwan's childhood is wonderful. His relationship with the love of his life, Mandira, a young and vibrant single mother who works as a hairdresser and who ultimately agrees to marry him, is totally charming.
The narrative style is exemplary. The serious proceedings are flavoured with humour, romance and some wonderful songs. Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy create another magical soundtrack and give life to the film with such tracks as "Sajda", "Noor-E-Khuda" and "Tera Naina Re". The fact that songs are playing only over montage sequences letting the actors no chance to lip-sync in a true Hindi film style, is appreciable but I, for one, at points really missed the glamorous and colourful numbers from mainstream films, the more so as it stars Shahrukh Khan and Kajol after so many years.
The film clearly works better in the first half. It is much simpler, lighter and more enjoyable. The later half introduces the post-9/11 America with all of its disturbing images of discrimination, mindless attacks and murder. Johar's depiction of this phase is quite flawed though as a film it works. From one side we have Rizwan who goes to tell the world of his complete innocence and his not being a terrorist, and from the other we see his wife Mandira who seeks justice post a very tragic incident of which she blames Khan himself. Sadly most American characters are portrayed as stereotypes, especially the teenagers, although it's forgivable within the context of the film.
Khan's journey in the US is enjoyable. It unfolds in several episodes, each one presenting the different people he meets on his way, all quite caricaturish: a motel owner named Jitesh, a lovely Muslim couple who offer him some food, a group of Islamists led by Faisal Rahman whom Khan reports to FBI in order to destroy their violent plans. The most memorable episode, however, is that of Mama Jenny and her son 'Funny Hair' Joel from the rural Wilhemina, Georgia, which is incredibly heart-touching despite being stereotypical to the core. The story of Mamma Jenny is moving, and Johar captures the spirit of the village and its people with skill. The gospel choir in the church singing "We Shall Overcome" is one of my favourite scenes in the film.
Well, there comes the acting. Shahrukh Khan's appearance in this film in this kind of a role has been the subject of much attention, and rightfully so. This is clearly one of his most challenging roles. He is really good. It's amazing to see him transform from the biggest star in the world into a simple autistic man and play it with conviction. His mannerisms, body language, tone, dialogue delivery and his occasional breaks into timid and embarrassed laughs are all spot on and make his character extremely likable and endearing. This is not his best performance, but it's interesting and more than anything, he still manages to be a star, which is a good thing.
As expected, he is totally matched if not surpassed by Kajol, whose charismatic nature, easy charm, evident experience and strong screen presence all rally here into one heartbreaking performance that is replete with authenticity, maturity and strength. As Mandira, she looks incredibly beautiful and is as natural, intense and compelling as ever, playing the part with passion and depth and infusing it with energy and warmth. In some moments she outdoes herself. No, I'm not only referring to her powerful breakdown scenes (which are great), but also the many scenes showing her interaction with Khan. Note for instance the one in which she promptly decides to accept his earnest proposal. It's one of their best moments together.
Johar selected a great supporting cast. Every actor, no matter how lengthy his character is, performs well. Zarina Wahab is outstanding in a brief but memorable role as Rizwan's caring and loving mother. Jimmy Shergill is very effective as Rizwan's brother Zakeer, who has always felt deprived by his mother because of his brother's mental disorder. Sonya Jehan is superb as Zakeer's wife Haseena and acts with grace. So is Katie A. Keane who plays Mandira's friend, Sarah. Tanay Chheda is first-rate as the young Rizwan. Jennifer Echols is lovable as Mamma Jenny.
To sum it up, My Name is Khan is a nice film and an altogether worthy effort even if not a particularly good film in and of itself. It is interesting for the most part, quite entertaining throughout, and it may definitely make some look at certain things differently. It is well performed and is beautifully shot. Kudos to all involved in the technical area. But above all, it works because of Mr. and Mrs. Khan, who steal the show and take over the film itself and the faulty script. Watch it for them, I recommend you to see their story. | 7 |
The only movie more overrated than this hunk of garbage is Avengers End Game. | 1 |
Caught a few episodes before seeing any Marvel Universe movies, and it went past me... Later on, after the movies, when wanting more of the same fictional world, it delivers well, although at points it may feel too heavy or too stretched. But it perfectly serves its purpose, of entertaining Marvel filler. Also, main actor, the Greg guy, was familiar from New Adventures of Old Christine (goofy comedic faced ex husband), so it took a while to adjust to him interpreting the tough, rough chief. Not to speak of the episodes where he interpreted the rugged villain. But the fact that the series is friendly and takes itself seriously did the trick. | 8 |
As with most of Hollywood "blockbuster" cinema these days, the film suffers from an inescapable, one-dimensionalism. It is all about style; the cinematography, costuming, digital sets and effects, etc. are all top notch. As well, the quippy dialogue betrays a certain shallow, slick stylism that the script suffers from in general. However, far from being a clever distillation of the best of Holmes and Watson, the film instead suffers throughout from a post-modernistic reductionism that flattens our heroes into effete, world-weary caricatures of their literary counterparts.
In a nutshell, for Holmes enthusiasts particularly, the film--in spite of the stylishly depicted action sequences--is dull and soulless, almost as if bored with its own pointlessness. Telling of our times, perhaps, but far from great storytelling. | 4 |
This movie is an insult to cinematography and even the most average intelligence...
American Pie, Clueless and even Dumb and Dumber are masterpieces compared to this pretentious, pseudo-creative, absolutely nothing to show for pile of crap.
It's unbelievable that someone agreed to spill $80M on this thing and even more amazing is how they made those actors take part in it.
Maybe this is the true conspiracy worth investigating here... it's a lot of money to waste...
And lastly, It is so nauseating and hypocritical to be taught by Hollywood billionaires that "Rich is bad! Poor is good!" but for it to be done in such a blunt way... seriously??? | 4 |
"Sacred Games" Only Name is Enough Now a Days Everyone Talking About The Series And its Totally Impressive , Glorious, Nawaj Is Always Superb keep Going.
Cant Wait for the Next Season.... | 9 |
This is a fun movie about ........... well, I'm not all that sure. Growing up? Expanding life lessons? And watching out for yourself? Yep. All three.
Excellent visuals as she goes on her journey. The balloons were riotous. Good music to lead her along.
And some of the best comic pieces I've seen in a long LONG time! Absolutely brilliant, in fact! (A girl in a bar .......... and that's all I can say.)
It's a fun way two spend some down-time and come away feeling good about it!! Enjoy! | 7 |
James Cameron can't write dialogue to match his impressive films, he has to resort to cringeworthy phrases like " I see you " which he has used in almost every movie including this one. The naughty teenager Vs the father figure scenario continues for the the entire film and basically ruins the plot. Great cinematography and CGI but learn how to write some believable dialogue Mr Cameron, watch some Tarantino movies for some inspiration.
You have clearly marketed this film at an obvious age group but true movie greats produce movies that entire generations can watch and enjoy simultaneously 2/10 must try harder. | 2 |
Ever watch a movie that has so much hype and followed the Game of Thrones, expectations ofcourse are high. Each episode expectating something exciting then nothing but mindless gore not even good acting then changing actors with unconvincing older likenesses. The whole time expectations of some kind of entertainment was willfully lacking right to the lackluster end. Hope HBO cuts and runs or replace the films entire series with a new version that can become a great series like GOT but they won't it's hype will carry enough to draw viewers who will then lower any future expectations from HBO. Wake up HBO deliver greatness not drabble. | 5 |
So, I gave this a try after reading the concept of "Anti-Superhero" or "Superheroes went rogue" or "Bad- Superheroes" and I must say I am not disappointed at all. This right here is a great concept and creates a different Universe than the usual Marvel/DC super-heroics which we are so hitched to. The storyline keeps you hooked most of the time, even in the dull phases (only a few) you are wondering "What next". The plot is amazing, the characters are breathtaking, worth noting is the fact that every character has their say at some point in time. "Billy the Butcher" and the "Homelander" owns the show but there is much more to look for than these two. Both seasons are amazing and full of entertainment. Amazon pulled off a stunner, to be honest. Give this a go, not for the reviews, but to see something different than the usual so to say Marvel/DC plots. | 8 |
So, this is Spielberg making his Woody Allen movie, circling like a gentle cat around a very sensitive little bowl of unique story.
The movie came to present itself a kind US tale full of hope for any sort of glory around petty rivals and sad opponents.
I was delightfully surprised by detailed and different performance by both Paul Dano and Seth Rogen. As by Spielbergs brilliant choice of those especially two actors. Even this made me think about the relaxed ways by Woody Allen.
Must mention: Judd Hirsch makes an absolutely outstanding performance in his role as Uncle Boris: Pity this character didn't get a major space. | 6 |
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Queen (U/A) Hindi ---------- my Rating : ★★★★½ ENTERTAINER
STRENGTHS :- * Kangana Ranaut performance * Casting and Concept was good.... * Songs and BGM was awesome ..... * Realistic scenes
WEAKNESSES :- * This seems to be same as English vinglish but concept is different.... * Few scenes were not view-able with Family ... weird
FINAL VERDICT :- * Overall... kangana entertains u all throughout the movie ... must watch family entertainer ....
A Delhi girl from a traditional family sets out on a solo honeymoon after her marriage gets canceled.
Director: Vikas Bahl Writers: Vikas Bahl (story), Chaitally Parmar (story), 3 more credits » Stars: Kangana Ranaut, Rajkummar Rao, Lisa Haydon | See full cast and crew » | 9 |
The first season was fine until I watched the second one and meeeh!!! But guys come on...3rd season?!?!?!? What's wrong? Doesn't make sense at all! Definitely one of the worst series ever! | 4 |
What a load of rubbish seen more go in a zombie movie if you watch this you must be mad if you like it your insane | 1 |
The acting is adequate, the story is adequate, but why all the fuss?
It sometimes baffles me why some movies get such high ratings when they are really only run of the mill.
This is not that bad a film, just seen it all before. | 3 |
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