I've been afraid to watch this because it sounded like it would be poverty porn. McDormand is an underrated actress, so maybe this recommendation will motivate me to watch it. Do you offer a money-back guarantee?
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The film doesn't glamourise or pity the nomads. It shows the awful jobs they do, the hardships and struggles, but also the warmth of their friendships and community and the variety of reasons people are drawn to or forced into that lifestyle. The landscapes are stunning too.
McDormand is arguably more underrecognised, not being the household name she probably should be, rather than than underrated, given her three best actress Oscars, to be pedantic. Would be surprised if any fan of hers doesn't enjoy it.
That’s what I meant. When people list great actresses she’s not usually high up but she does have 3 statuettes.
I agree with this. It certainly didn't have me searching to buy a camper van as a life choice.
The Holdovers Calling it a comedy drama is stretching things. The word drama is doing all the heavy lifting. It seemed to be going for a Good Will Hunting vibe but it wasn't as dramatic, funny, well acted or entertaining by some distance. The ending was also low key and a tad depressing, which made you wonder if it had been worth the effort of watching it. Better than I'm making it sound though and worth a watch. 6.5/10
Is it just me or did they miss an opportunity to use the cook's story to stop the main character getting sent to military school?
Asteroid City
Well this has to be one of the strangest films I have seen in a long time, not a clue what was going on, the whole thing was bonkers, but it kept me watching right to the end, even watched the end credits and I enjoyed it.
The cast was good, very good.
I have seen good and bad reviews, I liked it, why ? honestly I have no idea
7/10
Well this has to be one of the strangest films I have seen in a long time, not a clue what was going on, the whole thing was bonkers, but it kept me watching right to the end, even watched the end credits and I enjoyed it.
The cast was good, very good.
I have seen good and bad reviews, I liked it, why ? honestly I have no idea
7/10
Bullet Proof
After stealing millions in cash from the drug hiding place of the sadistic mafia boss Temple, a thief finds a stowaway passenger in his getaway car.
Vinny Jones is the best part of the film and even he is not great.
3/10
After stealing millions in cash from the drug hiding place of the sadistic mafia boss Temple, a thief finds a stowaway passenger in his getaway car.
Vinny Jones is the best part of the film and even he is not great.
3/10
Cryo
In an underground facility, five scientists wake from cryosleep with no memory of who they are or how long they've been asleep. They soon make a shocking realization: a killer is hunting them down there, and may even be hiding among them.
It was OK , but it could've been so much better.
Clearly done on a small budget, but they did well , acting was good all-round.
The story plays out like a social deduction board game: a lot of the scenes are people in a room screaming "No you're the traitor!" at each other.
5/10
In an underground facility, five scientists wake from cryosleep with no memory of who they are or how long they've been asleep. They soon make a shocking realization: a killer is hunting them down there, and may even be hiding among them.
It was OK , but it could've been so much better.
Clearly done on a small budget, but they did well , acting was good all-round.
The story plays out like a social deduction board game: a lot of the scenes are people in a room screaming "No you're the traitor!" at each other.
5/10
Infinity Pool
James and Em Foster are enjoying an all-inclusive beach vacation in the fictional island of La Tolqa, when a fatal accident exposes the resort's perverse subculture of hedonistic tourism, reckless violence and surreal horrors.
This for me definably a film of 2 half's, the first hour was good, the the second hour went all Twin Peaks and it was another WTF am I watching.
The story was decent, I wanted more of the how they could make the double, but that was washed over and you really have no idea, I did not find it disturbing, found some of it, very soft porn like.
The acting was OK, seen a few films with Mia Goth now and I have liked them all, Alexander Skarsgard was the stand out for me, played his part very well.
6/10
James and Em Foster are enjoying an all-inclusive beach vacation in the fictional island of La Tolqa, when a fatal accident exposes the resort's perverse subculture of hedonistic tourism, reckless violence and surreal horrors.
This for me definably a film of 2 half's, the first hour was good, the the second hour went all Twin Peaks and it was another WTF am I watching.
The story was decent, I wanted more of the how they could make the double, but that was washed over and you really have no idea, I did not find it disturbing, found some of it, very soft porn like.
The acting was OK, seen a few films with Mia Goth now and I have liked them all, Alexander Skarsgard was the stand out for me, played his part very well.
6/10
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The Ice Road
After a remote diamond mine collapses in far northern Canada, a 'big-rig' ice road driver must lead an impossible rescue mission over a frozen lake to save the trapped miners.
Now this was not bad, yeah its typical Liam Neeson stuff but he does it so well.
Worth a watch, apparently Netflix paid US $18m for the rights to show this
6/10
After a remote diamond mine collapses in far northern Canada, a 'big-rig' ice road driver must lead an impossible rescue mission over a frozen lake to save the trapped miners.
Now this was not bad, yeah its typical Liam Neeson stuff but he does it so well.
Worth a watch, apparently Netflix paid US $18m for the rights to show this
6/10
Godzilla minus One
If Nolan made a Godzilla movie. It was fantastic. Very gripping. Absolutely loved it.
9.5/10.
If Nolan made a Godzilla movie. It was fantastic. Very gripping. Absolutely loved it.
9.5/10.
If Nolan made it, you wouldn't hear most of the dialogue and I'm pretty sure he would insist there be no subs.
Yes, man! What a film. Saw this in the cinema and loved every fecking second. Can't wait to watch it a second time. Is it streaming now?
I have to report some torrent site
Watched this the other day. It was brilliant.
Cost a fraction of the Hollwood ones to make and is better in every way possible. Different class.
yeah had to as well, downloaded just to check that those swines hadn't leaked a perfect copy already and sadly they have
That sounds about right. There are some Anderson films I like and some I don't like - but I'm not sure I could always put into words what the difference really is!Asteroid City
Well this has to be one of the strangest films I have seen in a long time, not a clue what was going on, the whole thing was bonkers, but it kept me watching right to the end, even watched the end credits and I enjoyed it.
The cast was good, very good.
I have seen good and bad reviews, I liked it, why ? honestly I have no idea
7/10
I like and agree with your review. Film felt really derivative to me, and that type of film had been done better many times before. Plus, Giamatti's roving eye prosthetic made no sense and had no pay off.
I am not a huge Anderson fan, despite not having a clue what was really going on, it was still a decent watch and wanted to keep watching.