Try not to watch or re watch the trailer as it literally gives the whole film away. Still I don't know if it's a great horror movie or not but it was definitely a ton of fun to watch(In really gross way).
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Definitely better than 99% of the crap we see these days.
Watched "the loved ones" long time ago and I still remember it as very fun and creepy movie.
Ant Man and the Wasp
A step down from the original. Rather than enhance on what could be a emotional storyline, they just add some nonsense plot and dilutes the movie. Also the antagonist characters have not been given any importance, making this even more limited in style.
And Evangeline Lilly looks less beautiful than first movie
6/10
A step down from the original. Rather than enhance on what could be a emotional storyline, they just add some nonsense plot and dilutes the movie. Also the antagonist characters have not been given any importance, making this even more limited in style.
And Evangeline Lilly looks less beautiful than first movie
6/10
Venom
Lost focus makes a what could have been a classic down to merely a good movie. The 'buddies' angle between Venom and Hardy was grossly underplayed...yet still some of the best scenes in the movie. Worth a watch.
6/10.
Lost focus makes a what could have been a classic down to merely a good movie. The 'buddies' angle between Venom and Hardy was grossly underplayed...yet still some of the best scenes in the movie. Worth a watch.
6/10.
The lead actress was incredible.
The only downside were that a couple of times in the film I knew where things were going.
Hold the Dark
Slow burner set in cold remote Alaska following the death of a child by wolves. Enjoyable enough, Jeffrey Wright is always watchable. Not as good as the directors previous movie, Green Room. 6/10
Slow burner set in cold remote Alaska following the death of a child by wolves. Enjoyable enough, Jeffrey Wright is always watchable. Not as good as the directors previous movie, Green Room. 6/10
Has anyone seen The Sisters Brothers?
Venom
I dont know what's the hype with venom is. A solid 6.5 marvel movie but nothing special. Michelle williams looks out of place, and tom hardy feels like he's a poor man jim Carey. The villain is a cutboard evil scientist. The action is meh for a 2018 standard it feels like a slightly better made 90s scifi action movie. And his reason in the movie is very unbelieveable, a top invesitative journalist just lose his temper and throw accusation in a recorded session against the bill gate equivalent? Wihtout proof? And since when does a few closeup picture of someone something means a solid evidence? And you can enter into a multi billion dollar evil villain secret lab just walk in just like that in a trunk of a car?
I dont know what's the hype with venom is. A solid 6.5 marvel movie but nothing special. Michelle williams looks out of place, and tom hardy feels like he's a poor man jim Carey. The villain is a cutboard evil scientist. The action is meh for a 2018 standard it feels like a slightly better made 90s scifi action movie. And his reason in the movie is very unbelieveable, a top invesitative journalist just lose his temper and throw accusation in a recorded session against the bill gate equivalent? Wihtout proof? And since when does a few closeup picture of someone something means a solid evidence? And you can enter into a multi billion dollar evil villain secret lab just walk in just like that in a trunk of a car?
Apostle has a good set up, is shot well enough and has a number of grimly effective set pieces. However the unfocused and boring storytelling really kills it. It doesn't know if it wants to be The Wicker Man, Atwood/Hawthorne or Lost. So it tries to be them all, switching focus between each, seemingly at random. Shame really, it had potential.
A lot of these Netflix/Amazon produced movies seem to take the same things happening approach to storytelling that their tv serials use. Is the netflix-and-chill attention deficient tv generation helping shape a future of vapid screen writing? Damn kids.
A lot of these Netflix/Amazon produced movies seem to take the same things happening approach to storytelling that their tv serials use. Is the netflix-and-chill attention deficient tv generation helping shape a future of vapid screen writing? Damn kids.
That would've been interesting. What did you think about the depiction of depression in the film though Nilssy?
Meh.
Blackhat - I've done a complete U-turn on Michael Man, now I think he's a visionary, albeit a flawed one. This was ace, definitely up there with Collateral, Miami Vice and Manhunter as his greatest works.
You're that positive about Blackhat?
Indeed. Fantastic avant-garde digital cinema.
Because unlike Mann's other works, Blackhat doesn't seem to be rated highly across all rating websites.
It's not for everyone, plus it was poorly marketed to the wrong crowd.
The other two I get but I remember Miami Vice getting quite a negative reception when it came out. Has it been reassessed since? Or are you just weird?
Miami Vice is a brilliant film.
Oh right. I never bothered watching it as I just assumed it was bad. Maybe I just unfairly associated it with other Colin Farrell films of the time.
Always thought Heat was overrated but I did think all of Manhunter, Collateral and The Insider were quality.
Always thought Heat was overrated but I did think all of Manhunter, Collateral and The Insider were quality.
I enjoyed Miami Vice. A lot of people didn't!
I need to watch this one again. Thanks for reminding me.
I can believe that. Some people even enjoyed Tree Of Life..
Insider is a brilliant movie.
Hunter Killer
Released today so decided to check it out. Great military thriller that draws you in from the opening scenes and tightens its grip on you right up until the end with great direction and solid acting. Though there is a bit of testosterone slinging at the beginning of the film, it manages to tone down all that American bravado that tends to overpower these type of movies. Yeah, so we've seen some of the themes before in Crimson Tide, The Hunt for Red October etc., but the intrigue and suspense just keeps building and building and keeps you hooked. The cinema was silent all the way through. I couldn't enjoy my nibbles.
If you're expecting an all out war fest though, you will be disappointed. The trailer can be a little misleading in that respect. But what you get for your tenner is a very slick film that I defy you not to enjoy. Although weapons of war, you cannot fail to marvel at the grandeur of the military vessels on display. They were really magnificent. Some of the visuals are stunning and though I know nothing about war protocols, the dialogue and procedures seem to be on point. It's amazing to think that these guys are just acting and have probably never been in a real sub in their lives. The action is not all set at sea and has another sub-plot running concurrently with a land-based team doing their 'Behind Enemy Lines' thing, which was great and again not too over the top.
Gerard Butler does a sterling job and he doesn't even have to kick ass and Gary Oldman does what he always does. That man loves an accent! You have the standard XO and Captain dynamic going on as they struggle with the moral, political and military dilemmas thrust upon them during a period of grave uncertainty and peril. The film cleverly manages to portray a tussle between the biggest superpowers without painting either party as the good guy or the bad guy....just a little misguided! At the end of the day, humanity and common sense prevails!
Thoroughly enjoyed this 2 hours of movie making. Would have enjoyed a bit more of a sea battle but it was probably not meant to be that type of movie.
I'm giving this a 8.5/10.
Released today so decided to check it out. Great military thriller that draws you in from the opening scenes and tightens its grip on you right up until the end with great direction and solid acting. Though there is a bit of testosterone slinging at the beginning of the film, it manages to tone down all that American bravado that tends to overpower these type of movies. Yeah, so we've seen some of the themes before in Crimson Tide, The Hunt for Red October etc., but the intrigue and suspense just keeps building and building and keeps you hooked. The cinema was silent all the way through. I couldn't enjoy my nibbles.
If you're expecting an all out war fest though, you will be disappointed. The trailer can be a little misleading in that respect. But what you get for your tenner is a very slick film that I defy you not to enjoy. Although weapons of war, you cannot fail to marvel at the grandeur of the military vessels on display. They were really magnificent. Some of the visuals are stunning and though I know nothing about war protocols, the dialogue and procedures seem to be on point. It's amazing to think that these guys are just acting and have probably never been in a real sub in their lives. The action is not all set at sea and has another sub-plot running concurrently with a land-based team doing their 'Behind Enemy Lines' thing, which was great and again not too over the top.
Gerard Butler does a sterling job and he doesn't even have to kick ass and Gary Oldman does what he always does. That man loves an accent! You have the standard XO and Captain dynamic going on as they struggle with the moral, political and military dilemmas thrust upon them during a period of grave uncertainty and peril. The film cleverly manages to portray a tussle between the biggest superpowers without painting either party as the good guy or the bad guy....just a little misguided! At the end of the day, humanity and common sense prevails!
Thoroughly enjoyed this 2 hours of movie making. Would have enjoyed a bit more of a sea battle but it was probably not meant to be that type of movie.
I'm giving this a 8.5/10.
Venom: 7.5
I had a good time, it's quite fun. Perhaps the story develops too quickly once Venom appears. It's like half an hour is missing in the middle of the movie.
I didn´t understand very well the role of the girl.
I had a good time, it's quite fun. Perhaps the story develops too quickly once Venom appears. It's like half an hour is missing in the middle of the movie.
I didn´t understand very well the role of the girl.
Saw Murder, She Baked: A Chocolate Chip Cookie Mystery. I liked it. A baker who gets involved in peoples' lives and solves murders in a small town.
7/10.
Can't wait to watch Murder, She Baked: A Plum Pudding Mystery, after that I'm probably headed straight to Murder, She Baked: A Peach Cobbler Mystery.
7/10.
Can't wait to watch Murder, She Baked: A Plum Pudding Mystery, after that I'm probably headed straight to Murder, She Baked: A Peach Cobbler Mystery.
The Descent:
Good time of the year on a gloomy October morning to mark this off my list, having seen it mentioned here and on reddit. I liked how some scares weren’t directly pointed out via the camera/music/characters. Was not surprised to find he directed some of the best episodes of Game of Thrones.
I got the original ending via HBO which was nice, as opposed to the US ending which was supposedly softened. Can’t talk much more without spoilers, which I despise for this genre.
7.8125/10
Good time of the year on a gloomy October morning to mark this off my list, having seen it mentioned here and on reddit. I liked how some scares weren’t directly pointed out via the camera/music/characters. Was not surprised to find he directed some of the best episodes of Game of Thrones.
I got the original ending via HBO which was nice, as opposed to the US ending which was supposedly softened. Can’t talk much more without spoilers, which I despise for this genre.
7.8125/10
Troy. Heard it was crap but I found it enjoyable all things considered. Big battles with burly men, nice sets and the casting is great. Even Bloom as the weaselly Paris badly acting the role of a prince works. A strange mangling of the story though. If you remove the irrational divine whim then you're left with the task of making relatable the messy motivations of the human characters. The film fails to do so. Furthermore the story gets a little tiresome without the gods doing something petty or stupid to break up the monotonous warring. The horse (love the design) and Achilles' death are additions that I liked. The strangest change was the complete erasure of Homer's Aeneas, only to throw the guy in at the very end just so he can go off and perform for Virgil. Oh and who in the Tartarus is this Menalowse guy they keep referring to?
Troy is worth it alone for that scene where Sean Bean's character looks at the toy horse, says "that's good" and then starts to have an epiphany. Comedy gold.
That was funny. I thought it was just a wink to the audience at the time, then he went and build the damn thing.
The best part of Troy imo was how they handled Achilles. If you watch the battle scenes again and pay more attention you'll see lots of near misses where a normal soldier would die but Achilles through 'luck' or being blessed by the Gods save him. Seem to recall he has an arrow ping off his back at one point as he'd just put his shield on his back a few seconds earlier. Nice details like that pay off.
Slender Man
Love the mythology behind this and despite bad reviews, I was quite interested to see it. I shouldn't have been. fecking awful. Not scary at all, generic plot, paper thin characters and just a drag of a movie. I read that the script was heavily edited and many big scenes were taken out to get a PG-13 rating as well as because of the murders related to the urban legend from a few years ago, and you really can tell. Hopefully in the future, we get a better Slender Man movie 3/10
Love the mythology behind this and despite bad reviews, I was quite interested to see it. I shouldn't have been. fecking awful. Not scary at all, generic plot, paper thin characters and just a drag of a movie. I read that the script was heavily edited and many big scenes were taken out to get a PG-13 rating as well as because of the murders related to the urban legend from a few years ago, and you really can tell. Hopefully in the future, we get a better Slender Man movie 3/10
I really liked The Descent and some of the claustrophic scenes freaked me right out. I think it's directed by the same guy that directed Dog Soldiers which is a brilliant film that I wish was on Netflix or available on Blu Ray. I'd highly recommend it if you've not seen it.
Love both The Descent and Dog Soldiers. Solid British horrors.
Speed Racer : was reluctant to watch this. Saw it mentioned in a few places as an under rated movie but the trailer put me off as I found it way too colorful for my liking.
But today I finally decided to give it a watch and I'm glad I did. Yes it's colorful and the CGI is not very good (maybe intentionally), but the movie manages to capture the family spirit and the thrill of racing quite well IMO.
I usually don't watch movies that are poorly rated, but this one was a surprise. I can understand why the movie flopped as it may not be everyone's cup of tea, but I enjoyed it : 7/10
Also, talking about racing movies, I feel I should mention this Anime - Redline, years in the making, completely hand drawn, a visual masterpiece with a fast paced story. So so under rated, a must watch IMO
But today I finally decided to give it a watch and I'm glad I did. Yes it's colorful and the CGI is not very good (maybe intentionally), but the movie manages to capture the family spirit and the thrill of racing quite well IMO.
I usually don't watch movies that are poorly rated, but this one was a surprise. I can understand why the movie flopped as it may not be everyone's cup of tea, but I enjoyed it : 7/10
Also, talking about racing movies, I feel I should mention this Anime - Redline, years in the making, completely hand drawn, a visual masterpiece with a fast paced story. So so under rated, a must watch IMO
The night comes for us
Netflix original starring all star cast of indonesian action actor : joe taslim, iko uwais, julie estelle. From the maker of the raid
Action nirvana, brutal gory and colorful blending of a triad universe and myth.
Netflix original starring all star cast of indonesian action actor : joe taslim, iko uwais, julie estelle. From the maker of the raid
Action nirvana, brutal gory and colorful blending of a triad universe and myth.
Only just saw this
@SmashedHombre Have you seen Fallen with Denzel?, I really like the film, check It out if you’ve not seen it.
Halloween 6.5/7-10.
Thought it was a pretty good representation of the series. Certainly better than most of the sequels. Kep me interested, not really scary as much as it is on the edge of your seat. Not Citizen Kane yet not Halloween III. Worth the watch considering it was written in part by Danny McBride.
Thought it was a pretty good representation of the series. Certainly better than most of the sequels. Kep me interested, not really scary as much as it is on the edge of your seat. Not Citizen Kane yet not Halloween III. Worth the watch considering it was written in part by Danny McBride.
Only just saw this
@SmashedHombre Have you seen Fallen with Denzel?, I really like the film, check It out if you’ve not seen it.
Yep! Watched it last week in fact. I tend to go through actor binges. So Bruce Willis, Denzel Washington and Nic Cage recently. Now onto Keanu Reeves.
A Scanner Darkly, Point Break, Bill & Ted & My Own Private Idaho watched over the weekend. Speed and Johnny Mnemonic still to come and then onto the more random stuff. Going through his IMDB page is almost as baffling as Nic Cage's. Talk about your hits, misses and never even heard of its.
A Star is Born 9/10
Loved every second of it. Would be a solid 10 but for the fact there are no original aspects to it.
Loved every second of it. Would be a solid 10 but for the fact there are no original aspects to it.