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
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.
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.
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.
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
So I settled in to watch a nice action, drama, war movie. Only it turned out to also be a bit of a horror movie as well. The thing is, it is also one of the funniest movies I have seen in a long time.
Having said that - I really did like this movie and I really did find it genuinely funny (in a not meant to be sort of way). Chloë Grace Moretz kicks some serious ass in this movie and easily defies high winds and gravity.
OK, so you might have to check your brain at the door - but once you do, sit back relax and enjoy a great ride.
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!
the best thing in this movie is the performance of Chloë Moretz, the general ideia and the aesthetics.
the movie was all over the place and doesn't know if it wants to be a psychological horror, an action film, a metaphorical one, so it tries to be all at once and although it doesn't completely fail at all, it leaves something to be desired.
At first I thought the story in general was an allegory about feminism and empowerment, but the film is not deep enough for that. it is possible to tell a story of feminine strength without having to place all men as villains, dumb and useless (including the protagonist's lover).
I would really like to see this film made by Blumhouse.
Aloha is a smart and entertaining comedic drama from writer/director Cameron Crowe. Starring Bradley Cooper, Emma Stone, Rachel McAdams, and Bill Murray, the film follows a military contractor who comes back home to Hawaii to help secure the cooperation of a native Hawaiian tribe in allowing the construction of a new aerospace launch site; but returning home forces him to face some unresolved issues from his past. The performances are pretty good; particularly Stone, who brings a lot of charisma to the film. The writing however, is rather weak; as the plot is underdeveloped and a bit contrived. Yet, Crowe’s able to give an emotional resonance to the film that makes it quite touching at times. It has some problems, but overall Aloha is a lighthearted and uplifting film.
I liked the "conversation" between Gilcrest and Woody at the end!