A neo-horror flick about how the criminally aggressive US health care system is hell bent on crushing the working class out of existence after stealing all their money, and an evil God that will do everything in his power to prevent you from saving your daughter's life on your own unless you get on your knees and beg. Scary shit.
Clever of them to hide how religious this movie is in the marketing. It's a loose adaption of the Book of Job, and is very preachy.
The total body count is five.
The cause of death is....stupidity.
I wonder if this movie would be funnier on a re-watch with that in mind.
Hilarious at times; this is a decent movie with a surprisingly original concept.
Well I enjoyed that, loved It’s sense of humour and the idea behind it, a fun watch and some good work from Jake Johnson, worth your time. P.S Don’t watch it on your own tho ha
I always love seeing Australian cinema out there. And movies about demons...spirits etc. They're something I'm especially keen on.
Talk to Me is about Mia, a girl grieving her mother's sudden death two years prior. She is introduced to this unbelievable game that her classmates play where they set a ceramic hand on the table, grasp it and say "talk to me", leading something out there to come to the other side.
This movie doesn't shy away from gore, and it's especially impactful as the characters are teenagers. The tension builds in each scene, almost explosively delivered in horrifying outcomes (especially given the sound mixing and how freaking loud it is). There's not really noticeable music in this film, just the regular bush doof pumping beats but nothing I really enjoyed and it still keeps its jump scares kind of obvious with the sound cues.
The story unravels with really great pacing but I found Mia's character development to be a little weak. I can justify it by seeing her as just a teenager out there, lost and alone. She's an outcast because her family changed, no one can relate to her and she's sad and a downer. She's still grieving her mother and the movie's core concept puts her back at the start of her grief journey. She's drawn in by having a connection to someone, by feeling like she's part of a group...which leads her to make poor choices. I did feel like we needed more growth to come through - she has a found family who love her and care for her but she still almost falls to the words of her spirit mum, she's not able to see what's really surrounding her...and that didn't make that much sense to me. It's obvious she cherishes Riley and Jade, and feels loved by them. so I needed more convincing to believe that the script choices were ones she would make.
I did wonder if her wearing yellow in every scene was just style choices or a symbol of her place in her grief journey and joy...but I'm not sure.
I did really enjoy the ending sequences of the film and how it tied back to its lore. It's a solid film and worth the watch.
A capitalism critique disguised as an alien invasion. Original concept, entertaining and so weird. A bit of comedy but I didn't laugh much, except when Josh Hamilton was on-screen. The social commentary and themes (class, wealth, race, art, colonisation...) are very on the nose but they're what makes this standout. Mix that with weirdness and you get something similar to Sorry to Bother You. The way it deals with it's themes felt like a very cynical approach, almost nihilistic in some parts? The world-building is worth mentionning, love the sci-fi weird score and good looking special effects. Characters are not the most interesting and it has a hard time with the pacing. The YA romance was the least appealing to me but it was necessary for the setup.
Some of the weirdest aliens i've seen!
Exceptional Critique of Capitalism
Landscape with Invisible Hand is a brilliant satire that exposes the flaws and failures of capitalism in a dystopian setting. The film shows how the Vuvv exploit the human population for their own benefit, while offering them false promises and cheap entertainment. It also explores the themes of art, love, class, and resistance, as Adam and Chloe struggle to find meaning and dignity in their lives. The film does not shy away from showing the dark and depressing aspects of living in a world where everything is commodified and controlled by a powerful elite. We are therefore challenged to question our own role and responsibility in a system that oppresses and dehumanizes others.
Obviously these new installations added to the franchise we’ve had are never going to live up to the original two but this one did give it a go try and better than most and the mission it was ordered to do wasn’t a fail with a few cheesy glitches, other than that it was a fun ride with plenty of good action blended with some cool effects, and a sound cast that work together as a good team.
Do I like the new write up for the plot, it’s a yes and no and do i want another film, no, order the mission to end there but it’s Hollywood (Skynet) it’s all about money.
It's not a BAD movie, but it didn't construct the premise wisely. I should know by the poster with giant heads.
Not M. Night Shyamalan's best movie, but a satisfactory movie that succeeded in what it was trying to do. The tension was established quite early in the movie, and it never let up until the very end. I will say the end of the movie did leave with more to be desired, but I can't say the movie didn't keep me watching throughout.
The true life story is interesting enough, but the film takes on more than it can chew. It showcases two sides of the Miss World debate - the Women's Liberation Front and the lives of some of the ladies taking part - but it doesn't quite do justice to either. Thought-provoking all the same, despite its failings, and the cast are good.
Wish it was a bit longer with more character depth and make it more scarier like the games. But I would watch a sequel!
Like a book someone buys you as a gift but it's not at all your style.
I'm getting a little tired of these autobiographical novels being made into lackluster based-on-a-true-story films where a narrator reads the text to you because the prose is more interesting than the action.
Sean Penn does a decent job acting and directing here, though I still say flashforwards are nothing more than built-in spoilers.
You want to know the whole best thing about this movie? It was absolutely the music. A soundtrack provided by Cat Power, Glen Hansard and Eddie Vedder!? Are you kidding me!? Check it out on Spotify! :fire::heart_eyes::100:
I cried like a baby in the end.
It's terribly sad to see comments that are taking the "story" for what it is worth at face value and outright dismissing the movie entirely
As loathe as I am to watch "arthouse" movies, this one certainly struck quite a few chords. The journey of the young, unsure, foolhardy knight and his misplaced sense of honor and the turn he takes into fully accepting his destiny was one I enjoyed very much. The visuals and the sounds did play a large part in it, completely selling the atmosphere of a magical kingdom with swathes of unknown and unexplored mystery. The performances, too, were excellent and Dev Patel was very convincing as Sir Gawain
I'm sorry to say but the story is very, very obvious. As with these "artsy fartsy" movies, the way it is told is what elevates it and here, I feel it was justified and used to great effect. Instead of giving us the straightforward story of Sir Gawain in the ballad, something that has been told for centuries (and something I looked up afterwards because I'm not British or European at all), this movie instead attempts to recontextualise and shroud the entire thing in an air of magic and I found myself enraptured by it
It's the classic tale of a straightforward story told in a convoluted way. As King Arthur says at the very beginning, it was always just a game. What mattered was the journey Gawain took that changed him into someone who would accept what was coming because of his honor. The fox and the mansion were distractions and tried to keep him from achieving his destiny. The sash, given by his mother and returned by the witch in the mansion, was to prevent him harm but it prevented it by making him a coward. What happens after the Knight swings his axe is just the future that awaits for him for his broken oath. He removes the sash, thus letting go of all fears and the Green Knight, satisfied with the man he sees before him, lets him go. The Green Knight was never truly harmed and there was never a reason to harm Gawain either
I loved this movie. It blended the mystical and made for an enthralling journey through beautiful lands and forests and was something truly unique that I appreciate and left me wanting more
Marketing really dropped the ball on this one by letting everyone assume it was "Nicolas Cage as John Wick but with a pig." It's a smart, forlorn, reflective character piece about a broken man who deeply cares for something authentic in an empty world. I'd say this is Nicolas Cage's best performance since Adaptation, but honestly, this understated and quiet film blows everything he's done out of the water.
Do NOT go into this one expecting an action flick. This is a slow indie film with a relentless focus on its main character. The most unclassifiable movie I've seen in a long while, and one that stays with you long after the credits roll.
I had heard good things going in, and I was still thoroughly impressed. This is definitely my favorite movie I've seen this year, and quite possibly in the past few. While he is at some of his best in the movie, very little of that has to do with Nicolas Cage.
There is way more substance than the trailer gives you clues to. Outside of the rich narrative, the film is a masterclass in "less is more" to illustrate complex subjects through well executed inference. Michael Sarnoski's writing and directorial debut demonstrates some of the best storytelling skills I've seen in a long time. This will be a piece I point to for a while on effective filmmaking.
Underneath the novel premise of the movie is deep subject matter and one of the more mature explorations of grief and purpose in life. I wouldn't call this a feel good movie, but rather one that lays out a difficult but healthy and necessary path to dealing with tragedy and loss. I called Manchester by the Sea on of the best movies on grief ever made, because it showed how broken it can make people. Pig is an answer to it that shows the health of acceptance and recognizing the value in what we chose to spend our time doing.
Cleverly put together, this was a refreshing look at a who done it flick. The end surprised and the timing of the elements was outstanding. Some laugh out loud moments peppered through the flick that were actually funny. Very entertaining.
Werewolves Within is an incredibly charming whodunnit horror comedy that offers tons of fun and it's apparently based on a video game. It's so clever, quirky, and tight. The horror and comedy elements blend together really well. The editing style feels very snappy, giving me similar vibe to Edgar Wright's work. You get nice amount of gore, suspense, and mystery. The wacky cast radiates good energy into the film and delivers zero bad performances. Sam Richardson is great as a lead performer and I really like the chemistry between him and Milana Vayntrub. I wish this film leans towards the horror elements a bit more but overall I had a really fun time. Josh Ruben continues to impress me with this film, I'm looking forward to see his upcoming project!
Not particularly scary though it is topical. There is more than the supernatural power at play here, and the real meaning behind the title will resonate more than the ghost within the darkness.
So many great father and son moments in this film! I really enjoyed this one... the slow pace of it and everything.
It's good to see stranger things star play more roles, he was great beside idris elba and the bond, chemistry between the characters, father and son were sound with some good and deep moments and the plot had a lot going on and it was all enjoyable to watch.
Buen drama que toca el tema del uso de drones desde larga distancia en la guerra, nos plantea de forma calmada todos aquellos problemas éticos y morales que convella realizar dicho ejercicio. En el mismo el piloto de dron Tom Egan (con una excelente actuación), se cuestiona la forma de proceder en algunos trabajos realizados para salvar el país de amenazas que pongan en riesgo la nación, llevando tales órdenes su vida a un abismo y a vicios, cuestiona la forma de realizar los actos a miles de kilómetros de distancia, ademas de las ordenes que toca que cumplir lo cual a veces resulta en matar civiles, justificando los mismos sus superiores como un daño colateral. Toca varios temas en cuanto a la moralidad y lo ético de los actos, al igual que nos presentan una justificación por lo cual se realizan, pero que al final nos queda a nosotros como espectadores sacar nuestras propias conclusiones. Recomiendo darle una oportunidad, lo merece.
PD: Excelente la parte final.
A look into the life of a fighter pilot-turned drone operator (Ethan Hawke) who becomes increasingly wary of his job as the missions stray further and further from their ethical boundaries.
Well I figured this one might be worth a shot, and it’s a nice follow-on from Eye in the Sky. Apart from their subject matter the two films share little in common. Eye in the Sky is a thriller with an all-star ensemble cast while Good Kill focuses mainly on Ethan Hawke, and his life as it spirals out of control.
It also adopts a much harsher view on the drone program. The whole system gets painted as, essentially, a CIA-run killing machine, with only the people at the controls stopping to think about what they are doing. It’s probably too extreme, but the cynic in me thinks it’s likely closer to the truth than the hours spent making decisions in Eye in the Sky.
That said, unfortunately Good Kill also has its failings, and they are more glaringly obvious than the other film. For one, it’s incredibly repetitive. They step into the booth, get the command, pull the trigger, wash rinse repeat. Each time they begin to doubt themselves a little more but it starts to feel like Groundhog Day with a particularly bloodthirsty Bill Murray.
A convincing story, impressively accurate level of detail and solid central performance eventually get droned out of existence, when the dust settles we’re left with tired old cliches and little else. Another waste of a good idea from Andrew Niccol, I’m afraid.
http://benoliver999.com/film/2016/04/18/goodkill/
I'm 100% convinced this was filmed as a porn parody and they just cut all of the porn out in editing.
If you´re looking for an action packed war movie - move along, there´s nothing to see here. But you have to stick with the story, it will payoff at the end.
Best performance from LaBeouf that I have seen so far.
This is basically "Goonies 2021". A perfectly enjoyable family movie.
Short Round/Data was even in this. :)
How I rate:
1-3 :heart: = seriously! don't waste your time
4-6 :heart: = you may or may not enjoy this
7-8 :heart: = I expect you will like this too
9-10 :heart: = movies and TV shows I really love!
This was a lot of fun with a solid Chloe Moretz performance. I also enjoyed the John Carpenter 80’s like musical score.
Reviewers on here can be more boring than critics lol. The excuse for the monster/gremlin is in the beginning. Can’t expect anymore of an explanation than fighter pilot planes attracting gremlins.
Which is weird but that is the explanation. People act like it’s never explained why there’s a monster.
What a movie not bad at all why so many bad critics?
Was fun to watch and intense to hang on a plane :D
