I honestly tried to like this movie, mostly because of its great cast. But I couldn't stand their shallow motivations, egocentric attitude and silly, sentimental dialogue, that actually made me hate most of the characters (not to mention the cameos from known stars). What entirely lost me as a viewer and made me feel uncomfortable, was a rescue pilot that flees a disaster zone to fly to a far away location to rescue his daughter. I'm a medical professional and I have been a first responder in several critical situations, and I just can say that I truly hated The Rock's character so much after that stunt. After that, I couldn't enjoy the movie, despite the CGI, that I felt as outstanding. DON'T MAKE A FIRST RESPONDER THAT FAILS TO STICK TO ETHICS AND RULES YOUR MAIN CHARACTER. It's such an insult. If you disagree, I'll remind you whenever you need medical assistance and your paramedic, doctor or nurse has to leave the scene of your accident to check on her/his daughter.
The opening of this episode was one of the best I've ever seen. This series is getting better every passing minute, and that makes me worry seriously about its longevity beyond the proposed 10 episodes.
Watching this series in 1080p with DTS audio creates a whole new experience, quite different from the original broadcast and the DVD's. It's like re-discovering it in wonderful ways. After binge watching the first season, I can say the re-mastered version has subtle differences from the DVD's. The cuts are more precise, some scenes are dropped or shortened and the effects look crisp and clear. You can actually read some of the small letter text (hilarious in some cases), and make out the hull lettering in every Federation ship. Hey, I didn't even know the Enterprise had a side hull ID with the name, and a smaller lettering in the nacelles (that one is only there in the first season). If you haven't seen the Blu-ray release, you haven't seen this series at all.
"Most coders think debugging software is about fixing a mistake, but that is bullshit… its existence was no accident. It came to you to deliver a message. Like an unconscious bubble floating to the surface. Popping with a revelation you’ve secretly known all along… A bug buzzing its way towards me, to gum up the works, until it forces me to make a call — kill me, or embrace me or kill me; A bug’s only reason for existence is to be a mistake that needs fixing. To help you right a wrong, and what feels better than that. The bug forces the software to adapt, evolve into something new because of it. Work around it, or work through it. No matter what, it changes. It becomes something new. The next version. The inevitable upgrade". Elliot's monologue, his “debugging” metaphor defines the entire series as a whole, its evolution and ultimate goal. We are just as invested in this journey as Elliot, who doesn’t freak or lose his mind when something weird happens. He lets it play out, a backseat rider to his own life... and that's what makes this episode so memorable.
When I first heard the news that my favorite Neil Gaiman comic was set to premiere as a TV show, I was delighted. Later, I found out it was on FOX, and like those damned souls entering hell, I've lost all my hopes already. FOX has messed up/cancelled all the shows that I got to like in their programming. Every one of them. The change in showrunner isn't a good sign, and demoting Tom Kapinos (the series creator and main writer) is a bad move to begin with (please, he wrote the damn pilot they greenlit!). I'm sure FOX will cancel this series after the 10 episodes commitment, and call it "an event mini-series". This show belongs to Netflix, in both scope and theme. I loved the pilot (the nod to David Bowie made me smile), please sell it to Netflix!.
The music choices really set the mood. The nod to David Bowie (who inspired the appeareance of Lucifer in the comics) was a class act. Tom Ellis is really nailing the tone and cadence of the character as described in the source material (of course Lucifer has to be british). Now, the cast changes for the regular episodes (Nicholas Gonzalez was replaced by Kevin Alejandro) probably will work out for the better. Looking forward for the rest of the season.
Along with Mad Max: Fury Road, The Martian and Sicario, Creed is one of the best movies this year. I'm looking forward for the Blu-ray release to enjoy the behind scenes features.
This the best movie by Wes Anderson. It's charming, funny, sad and tender, yet magical. The ending... it's heartbreaking and sweet. A must-see for everyone.
Ok. After watching the movie at a midnight premiere and sleeping a little bit, I must say it was entertaining, but can't stand up to the hype. I'm a fan, but I'm not even trying to comparing it to any of the original trilogy, as this is practically a remake of SW:ANH, beat by beat, not an original movie. The trailers made it feel mysterious, epic and trascendental, but the end product feels shallow and rushed. That said, it's better than the prequels, but as I feared, mostly JJ Abrams' usual fare. At the end, I was leaving the cinema without the feeling of rush from the previous movies, and not caring for the next one,
As someone who actually lives in Mexico, and has a 12-men strong Policias Federales group parked just outside my office with machine guns and a freaking tank (yes, a small tank with 2 50mm turrets), and my fair amount of dead bodies seen around in Tamaulipas, Nuevo Leon and Sonora, many kidnapped (and lost forever) friends, this movie is one of the best I've ever seen about the War On Drugs. The third act is too constrained, but understandable as this is a movie made for an American audience. I wonder if you guys can tell the difference between Mexico City (where most of the Mexican scenes were shot) and Ciudad Juarez or Nogales, because you can't film there at all. The situation here is worst than anybody can imagine, and I just have to look outside my window. I'm looking forward for the next movie with Del Toro's character.
A very obscure Toho movie, that isn't really THAT bad. Looking at it now, isn't particulary politically correct: japanese actors in "blackface", and mocking the native's customs while mentioning that Japan occupied the island in WWII (and we all know how brutal the Japanese were during that bloody period of Asia's history) and that's why those noble savages know how to speak their language. Regardless, the monster action looks as good as the rest of the Toho greatest hits.
The first time I saw this movie, it felt all wrong. 15 years later, it still feels a lot is missing. It's still a nice flick to watch over while on the plane or catch it on late night cable, but not something I would spend money to buy.
I remember quite well the "World's Finest" arc from the Superman Animated Series and decided to enjoy it once again. Excellent, even after all these years, and I must say it has aged well, mostly because an excellent voice cast and GOOD WRITTING. Better movie than BVSDJ.
A lovely movie. So tender and heart warming. It's an emotional rollercoaster of laughs, action, mellow moments and tears. Damn. It has something for the little ones and adults alike (more for the adults, if you catch all the innuendos). The voice cast is top notch, and Kevin Hart cracks me up. Man, I'm gonna so buy this Blu-ray as soon as possible.
One comment. In the Minions short, the one in charge says "chupa la grasa" while making his sales pitch to the elderly couple, and that means "suck the grease" in Spanish. God... that made me laugh so much. It sets the tone for the next 90 minutes, at least for me.
This is an excellent love letter to the 80's. I was 13 years old in 1983, so I get the whole feeling and ambiance from the sets and props. I love that the camera angles and narrative are those from the late 70's, instead of the usual steadycam-quick-cut fare we watch every day now. The story is slow and predictable (but just because we're already embedded in this kind of storytelling) but I don't see that as a failure at all. My problem here is that we get so emotionally invested in the characters and that's why the ending of this first season is a huge let down for me. I wouldn't mind another 8 episodes, but I don't see it progressing past certain point. Kids grow fast, so you can't get like 4 seasons without acknowledging the passage of time. They'll have to film as much as possible while the cast still looks like that, and release the episodes at their own pace, in my humble opinion.
It's with a huge relief that I must say that this is the BEST movie so far into the Kelvin Timeline. I found it moving, thoughtful and respectful of Star Trek's legacy. Excellent acting with a good balance between action, humour and sci-fi. It must be said that it's better than Into Darkness, hands down. Probably this is what the franchise needs: someone taking the best traits that make the TV series such an enjoyable experience (the big questions about ourselves as humans) and rise the stakes, even more. I won't spoil it for you guys, but after all it's said and done, you'll let go a small tear for OUR original crew. Farewell, Leonard and Anton. May you all live long, and prosper.
Comparing this film to its 1959 version would be a disservice. Based more faithfully upon the original novel, it features an excellent performance by Toby Kebbell and a competent one from Jack Huston, now brothers rather than just good childhood friends. This a story about forgiveness and redemption, and it requires from the viewer to enjoy it as such. Visually, it holds up with many practical shots, excellent photography and little CGI, a welcome change for that matter. The editing is a little bit choppy, sadly keeping in with the latest trends. Well, I really hope that it gets at least its budget back, because this summer has been brutal with most films at the B.O. Hope to enjoy it again on Netflix soon.
Excellent series. The premise feels fresh, and there's enough humanity and sensibility in the characters to make me care for them.
An excellent comedy, truly enjoyable, especially Joan Hackett's character. Actually, it feels pretty much like a modern TV pilot, as James Garner plays his character with the same easygoing manner as he did in "Maverick" (1957-62), and would reprise again in "Brett Maverick" (1981-82) and "Maverick" (1994). He was perfect for Westerns. This movie has a sequel of sorts, "Support Your Local Gunfighter", that I really recommend.
The thing about this movie are the wonderful background landscapes. John Sturges loved widescreen formats, in an age when most cinemas still had 4:3 screens, as a norm. However, the cast feels lost against the backgrounds. Anyone familiar with retro-TV will recognize most of the supporting cast members as popular character actors that used to play antagonist roles in all the popular shows of the late 60's and 70's, including my favorite "heavy", Ron Soble (Wyatt Earp in Star Trek's "Spectre Of The Gun" and Queng-Dri in The Six Million Dollar Man's "The Coward"). This is nothing but a minor work in Sturges' and Eastwood's filmography, but it's well worth watching it.
We are only a few years away from the gamification of every activity. This is what meaningful television looks like.
Beautifully written, perfectly acted. The layers and layers of complexity, reference to literature, philosophy, art, technology and medicine, all wrapped-up in a retro-future setting make for a delightful, loving experience about healing and hope. This is one of the best mini-series I've ever seen in a long time. It takes its time to deliver a perfect ending, that makes you wonder about everything you have seen.
It's not as bad as I thought it would be, after all the behind the scenes drama. However, the plot isn't something to write home about. It was top-notch VFX's (the train sequence is THE BEST in the whole movie), and some good action sequences here and there, but I couldn't care any less about the whole story. The main characters are totally underdeveloped by the end of the film, and those I could care about to know more, are dead. It this was a pilot for a TV series about Han Solo, then it's on the spot, because you can take your jolly time to fully flesh out and develop those characters on subsequent episodes. But this is one of the most expensive films ever made, a long and irrelevant side-story in a franchise that it's already in deep trouble since The Force Awakens. Suddenly issues that weren't relevant to the original trilogy (like the hyperfuel) are now the center piece for social commentary and some twisted political agenda that I don't care about. If you haven't seen it, you might as well skip it and wait for it on cable or something.
Wow, totally unexpected. I'm loving the tone of this incarnation of Star Trek, it's new, dark and smart. I'm not entirely sure how this fits in with the Star Trek universe as a whole, seeing this is 10 years before TOS, but i'm looking forward to the ride. This show has been much better than I expected it to be before I went in
An unexpected movie from Jackie Chan and Pierce Brosnan with a story playing out in a way that you really don't expect. The trailer gives you the premise but doesn't give anything away.
You see Jackie Chan in a different light, vulnerable and broken yet determined. The action was constant and the intensity kept building up with unexpected twists you couldn't help but enjoy.
Jackie Chan & Pierce Brosnan in their unique roles made this dramatic action thriller a hit.
Not your typical movie, go enjoy it!
Even my 6-year-old son watches it in complete silence.. There are no words to describe it.
I love this movie. I never read the book so can't compare but let's face it, how many movies are as good as the book.
I say just sit back and enjoy the movie for what it is, a great Saturday night movie
Loved it! Just wish they had more of the Jack Hyde kidnapping scene instead of it being over and done with so quick with the money exchange.
The ending was cute too with the memories from previous movies...plus the children! Awww! Good ending to the movie triology.
I've really enjoyed this franchise so far (other than one less than stellar film) and damn, this film carries everything on. Honestly, one of the main reasons I love the franchise is probably because they are so similar to the 007 franchise. Instead, these are a bit more light with jokes and, obviously, American. Except they spend some time in the UK this time.
Anyway, yea, about this specific film. Great action. I mean look at this photo because it was awesome. Specifically though, the car/motorcycle race in here is just so engaging and fun. I've got to say, Tom Cruise might be crazy, but he is a great action star.
This is just as good as the first sequel. Mr. Grey is so sexy. I don't think they could have chose a better actor. I'm so glad he has opened up more to his lover, Anastasia. As all movies though, there were a couple of "that could only happen in the movies" scenes that I thought were a little cheesy, but Mr. Grey was able to play them off well.
