This movie answers the age-old question "what if we mashed up The Finals, The Hunger Games, and John Wick?"
This is definitely not a movie for everyone (most people?), but it is definitely a movie for me — I loved this thing. The voice over/humor is hit or miss, but I did not find it annoying, and I often found it funny. The action sequences are phenomenal, but the editing is chaotic and often handheld-like. The story and characters are just a means to drive the movie forward, and to go from one set-piece to the next, often building and expanding in ridiculousness. The end fight had some absolutely visceral moments. A lot of the action is so over the top that I just laughed and had a great time. Not the last fight. That thing is a drag out, dirty, amazing piece of choreography.
Bad score/needle drops. The music did not fit a lot of the scenes.
This episode feels like they set it up to be interesting but ended up reductive. But that's just storytelling. I'm not a fan of this particular story. Previously we were told that just because something looks like a monsters doesn't mean it is. It kinda felt specifically like a hint that Medusa was a victim (and she is) in need of sympathy for what happened to her and not revulsion for how she looks. And yet we have Medusa who saves the children and ends up with her head cut off. Almost like we could have just judged her by her monstrous appearance in the first place.
Nice episode. Too bad it’s going too fast ! 30 minutes episode is short :/
This could have (and should have) easily been another 20 minutes longer. This was the shortest episode yet, and there's still so much room for stuff to happen, so I don't see any reason why the episodes have to be this short.
good episode, wayyy too short though. give us 45 minutes at least
I suppose someone hacked into Darby's helmet. Sian wore the one by mistake.
nobody going to see lucas play made me so sad
There's no way they could top the first.
...but then they did
This is one of the best blockbusters ever. It has a ton of action, it is emotional and it makes you think. It's crazy how good the CGI is, you stop thinking about it because of how invested you get in Caesar's journey. Great supporting characters with Maurice and the new addition of Bad Ape. Woody Harrelson is fantastic as always. It will be interesting to see if Andy Serkis' name comes up for best actor next year at the Oscars. He definitely deserves some recognition for his performance.
I think its funny that nature has a ironic sense of humor. The disease that killed everyone is now turning the rest of the humans into a more primitive state. Caesar sparing the colonel was a very emotional moment. Showing he is a much more complicated character than just an ape on a revenge mission. This whole trilogy asks a lot of questions on what is humanity? A very emotional end to a great trilogy.
The transition between Marc and Steven (and also their suits) during the episode was definitely something else that I'll be obsessed with for the rest of the year.
And thank you, Mohamed Diab for finally showing Egypt without the "Hollywood yellow filter". He’s doing an amazing job directing this show, I absolutely love the soundtrack and the visuals.
Man, rest in peace Lance, a great choice to play Zeus, he will be missed
never thought i'd say this, but good for sally! it's been a long time coming with her real character development
This premier episode feels more like Blade Runner than Star Wars. If someone didn't tell me, I would've assumed it as an all-new sci-fi thriller series outside the Star Wars franchise.
This premier episode is largely ambiguous, as we follow one of Rogue One's leading character, Cassian Andor. This opener is set 5 years before the movie (and Star Wars: New Hope), where Cassian is on a lone quest to locate his long lost sister.
Younger viewers might lose their patience as there isn't much action, not even K-2SO. But the world building is fantastic, nearly enough to tide them over.
So, Charlie is basically a crime magnet walking around super glueing people's wounds :grin:
Reaching new hights. This was just brilliant character work all around.
The intensity is so real. Great acting and writing!
A very good first half of the finale with some unexpected twist. Although I was wondering why the Batch never entertained the idea of infiltrating as regular troopers. Now I know.
Very cool to see Krennic and the mention of Project Stardust.
Brutal, entertaining and very funny, a movie that develops well, despite the story being simple and even predictable. The performances are great, especially the development of the main character, whose narration is very funny. The action scenes are really incredible, brutal and very cool, you can't help but get caught up in the movie.
The fight choreography is insanely good. The shaman and june's stunt double are excellent martial artists and their skill is obvious. Every fight is so packed with interesting details that I watched all the fight scenes frame-by-frame. The main actor clearly trained with the shaman in real life. I'd describe the movie as Ong Bok meets Hardcore Henry.
Unfortunately it bombed opening weekend, making only $3M from a $18M budget, but has the potential to be a classic.
Ugh. I didn't want to watch this. I thought it was a movie when the trailer started but I hit play by accident and it was effective. I got sucked in. A nice bob and weave with the story telling. Obviously a lot of mystery to come up with and a murder that might or might not be.
I can't say know to a locked room mystery. One of us did it is just my jam so hard. I don't have a handle on Darby yet what kind of detective she is going to be but I do have a rough grasp on what kind of person she's going to be and I like her intensity. I think it's going to serve her well though out the series.
the pacing is quite slow but i loved the visuals and found the plot very interesting. i'm seated!
Some great acting from Idris Elba here!
The episode runs a bit long, but the first 45 minutes are really strong. The alternate reality where Hitler stands trial is really interesting to see and done in a good way. I want to shout out Carol Kane (Mindy) for her outstanding performance again this season. For me she outshines Al Pacino and that's something.
