Yes, story is thin. Characters are weak - but, hey, it´s Transformers not Shakespeare. Liked it better than the last one. Could have been half an hour shorter, though.
I have no idea what the intention was with this episode. Was hoping for a cool Meg story which this wasn't.
The Chase commercial was good, though.
That was actually a really good episode.
Mystique is Rogue’s adoptive mom ?! That's a forced plot twist if I've ever seen one.
I'm actually surprised they killed off one of the X-men. That's unusual in itself and for a kids show even more so.
Wow, that was incredibly .... boring ? Stupid ? A waste of time ? All of it ?
The more you tighten your grip, Tarkin, the more star systems will slip through your fingers.
That's actually a neat twist that Trayvis isn't the hope for rebellion but rather a tool for the Empire to find and get rid of anyone who opposes them.
Some good character background and development for Sabine but basically a monster-of-the-week kind of episode. Still fun to watch.
We do hear the name "Fulcrum" for the first time and I'm surprised I didn't recognize the symbol when I watched this the first time.
I like the idea with the suspended car crash but the story itself was really weak. Again, I must add. And that's not even taking into account this was the 750th episode.
Animation isn't bad. But it's yet another interpretation and the horror element with all those monsters doesn't work for me.
Hmm, I guess that works, too. Dead is dead. But wasn't as satisfying if I'm honest.
Lying, cheating, backstabbing, scheming - this sure has GoT traits doesn't it ?
But this was the first episode where I felt for the first time that the story is progressing. Things are happening and motives are laid out.
I found one thing particulary interesting and maybe I'm just reading too much into it. When Halbrand talked to Galadriel about the dark things he'd done they showed the Humans bowing to Adar. Are those two seperate timelines ? Also, could Adar really be Sauron ? Could the Stranger be Gandalf ?
And that song they used for the end credit is absolutely beautiful.
I've always had an interest in how movies were made, especially SFX. I don't know if people really see the scope of what ILM did for movies. They were always inventing new tech, pushed by George Lucas demands of what he had in his mind. But Lucas wasn't a dictator, he just knew how to get the best out of them. And because of that ILM is still industry standard. They are still there pushing technology to the limit and beyond.
Listening to all of them talking about the times way back when, and seing a lot of photographs and short clips, gives you a great feeling what a tight knit group they were. Those are people with a passion for what they are doing. Plus, those interviews are real and not put together from different sources to make this docu. I was stoked to have Lucas himself in it. Seeing the transition from physical to digital effects was also very interesting to follow from the perspective of the ones who've been there. You feel sympathy for Tippet who was a genius in his field. Althought he didn't became obsolete over night, on the contrary. He was still needed and I hold his work in high regard.
So wether you're just a Star Wars fan, or a movie fan in general, who likes to know how they did it, WATCH THIS ! And quite frankly, avoid the other Star Wars docu that is airing parallel to this.
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Like promised, here's my review.
Not going to lie, this was better than the previous episode. I still just want to make it through the end. And for a show I had high hopes for, that's a statement of disappointment.
The flashback with Obi-Wan and Anakin was really good but should have been in the movie in the first place. It would have explained more back than as it did today. Seeing Vader stomp through the hallways and holding of the transport was another great sequenz. Overall it's still nowhere near what could have been. Because of the writing...
When the Stormtroopers land and take position in front of the door, that's about as un-military as you can get. Line up for an enemy to maw you down. Is this overconfidence or stupidity ? If Reva could have just slice open the door with her Lightsaber than why not do so in the first place ? And when the door does open, Stormtroopers are dropping like flies and I counted three (!!!) "rebels" being killed, including Tala. And Reva stands just behind in the background. The revelation of her story was anything but a surprise, but it's another reminder that this show has the wrong title. And how many other force sensitive people did she kill or helped being killed to get back at Vader ? To avenge what he has done as Anakin ? Killing what was in your words your family for revenge ? Yeah, that totally makes her one of the good guys instantly. (Attention sarcasm)
But here is one thing I really have a beef with and it hasn't even directly to do with the story or show itself:
Why is Qui-Gon dead ?
He got punched in the gut by Maul's saber once. So did the Grand Inquisitor, and so did Reva. Apperently twice !!! And both are alive.
Right now, even another fight between Vader and Kenobi, which would at this point nake no sense, can't save this show.
Watching this I cannot help but wonder how the planet would look like today, had it not been for a stray comet some 65 million years ago.
Pfeiffer does an amazing job as Betty Ford. That last scene was immensely powerful.
Ok, it's not a street sweeper kind of show. It's the Mike Myers revival show and he seems to be stuck a couple of decades in the past. The best parts I'd say are more in the background. But it's only six episodes, about three hours. The idea is cool, so I stick with it.
Acting wise this was probably the best I've seen from Stewart in this show. No, not the lying on his back part. But the sessions with his shrink/father had at times at least some fire in his acting.
As for the story itself, well, I didn't like the presentation. The horror movie scenario looks a bit to B-movie. The part about Picard's mother having some mental illness as explanation of his behaviour towards others doesn't (yet) make sense to me. And now the whole thing isn't about Reneé at all ?
The Alladin like summoning of Q was a bit stupid, too. Here I was hoping we were finally shown the first meeting between him and Guinan. And if El-Aurians can summon a Q doesn't that make them more powerful ? Well, in walks this FBI guy arresting both, Guinan and Picard. End of episode. Another missed opportunity.
The writers throw in some more references to "old" Star Trek. "I'm from Chile, I only work in outer space" - not funny. Oh, and nice job preserving the timeline bringing them on board. Maybe Rios will stay in the past - he obviously likes it there.
The Borg Queen formaly known as Jurati trying to assimilate mankind "before they are ready". Been there, tried that, didn't work. All that really isn't very original.
Like I said before, I see flashes of what could have been a good story for a movie (which according to the internet rumor mill is in the works) but a lot of it is just filler to get ten episodes. This will either cumulate in a spectacular finale or it will be a major dud.
On a side note: I wonder why they released the teaser for season three before this season is even finished. Are they already afraid people will turn away and this is an efford to make them stay ?
I doubt this was a plan they had in mind starting this series, as Stewart always said this will not be another TNG show.
If you've watched Neeson's latest movies you know what to expect. If you're looking for anything more than that, you shouldn't bother watching.
Really good start for the show. Some of the shots looked amazing. The pacing was good as was the fight choreography. They managed to introduce all the characters without rushing through it and establish a basis for their actions.
I quit watching "Vikings" at the beginning of S5 because it held nothing of interest for me any longer. This looks very promising and I hope it stays that way.
I watched the 2005 movie and therefore decided to give this one a try also when I found the DVD box online.
This wasn't a cheap TV production. And while it surely looks outdated, especially in terms of the SFX and rather like being even ten years older than it is, all this doesn't matter. The movie, according to imdb, had a 180 m$ budget (which is huge) and benefited from better technology. But this is made with a lot of love and dedication for detail and espcially the animal costumes are phantastic.
From the three parts I like "The Lion...." the most. Which is part due to the fact that the protagonists change moving forward and I didn't like Eustace or Jill that much to be honest. There is obviously a strong christian theme which starts and ends with Aslan. Interestingly, as a full fledged astheist, that didn't bother me at all. The funny thing is, I didn't even made the connection until I read about it. Then many things present themselve in a different light.
It's still a great adventure story for kids to dream about traveling to a mystique land and living through a series of adventures.
I'm really looking forward to the new episodes each week. The MIFTers are carrying the show now. I start smiling just by looking at them.
Working at MIFT must be a dangerous profession as they seem to have lost a lot of employees according to Cutter.
Ahh, why did they help that a*** Captain? I so enjoyed how they beat the shit out of him.
If you'd ask me they killed the wrong guy but it's clear why they did it for the story to move on. Here's hoping that wannabe is next.
I be honest, after Endgame I was done with Marvel and had zero interest in the franchise any longer. And would this not be included in Disney+ I probably wouldn't even watch it.
I went into this with zero expectations and was probably as confused as many at the beginning what to make of this. But in the end I really enjoyed it. It was different and actually had a plot instead of just sewn together CGI shots.
And now I am willing to look into what's coming next.
That turned bad pretty fast.
Honestly, I am disappointed so far. They are showing everything I don't care for and nothing I am interested in. The launch at the end looks great. But seeing them screw around with girls and drinking all the time makes you wonder if those guys have The Right Stuff.
Nice try convincing us Picard was dead. But that's not what this is about. It's a really fun and entertaining episode. Lot's of adventure, action, charades, deceptions and so on. This episode, beside its interesting story, is a testament as to what this show has acchieved at this point. The chemistry between the actors and their familarity with their characters makes it absolutely believeable that those people would understand each other without saying a word. Althought Worf seemed to have some issues with that. But this is than addressed in a great conversation between him and, acting Captain, Data. Which is another highlight of the episode to see him mimicing Picard in certain aspects while preserving his own style of command. Another moment I liked was at the beginning of part one where Troi confronted Riker about not attenting the memorial service. That was a powerful moment.
Interestingly I only realized that Geordi was missing after I watched the episode. So what does that mean ??
And I never registered the irony of an isolationist movement on Vulcan while there is one of unification on Romulus. Until now.
And this comes from the same guy who did the Starsky and Hutch remake and the Hangover Trilogy ? I can almost not believe that.
This movie is sick, and it has to be. It pulls you into a spiral of madness, and you can see all the pieces falling into place, until there is no escape und you get: The Joker.
The look, the atmosphere, the music and last, but not least, Phoenixs outstanding performance makes this movie an absolute masterpiece. I don't know if it will recieve any Oscars, it's not the type of movie that does usually. But it sure would deserve it. But even if it doesn't it is one of the highlights of the year.
