This movie has to offer two things in it's favor: a different, and surprisingly dark perspective on war, and Saoirse Ronan, who is as brilliant as ever. But the total lack of the big picture is problematic sometimes, even when I understand it's purpose to get the viewer into the perspective of the protagonist. It also has big parts that feel like your average first love teen drama (that's rated R).
Intriguing topic, nice cinematography but a bit slow. Keeps you thinking though...
The fact that this film is about F1 racing drivers is kind of incidental - it's really about the personalities of two men driven (no pun intended) to succeed in the same arena, but with totally conflicting attitudes and personalities. The slow building of respect and, particularly, the portrayal of Lauda's suffering, recovery and ultimate triumph make this a hugely gripping drama.
Watch 1st season. Then imagine re-watching that season 10 consecutive times sans a few reworks but it's great if senility
runs in the family or dementia.
They were successful in their attempt to make everything about this story fresh: the acting, the costumes, the scenery, the production in general. Except for the story. That, they made quite stupid
I found it visually stunning but I must admit it was hard to keep up with the story (but that might be my problem with the accent).
The only thing I liked about this movie was Cate Blanchett's extraordinary performance.
A classic that never gets old
Each season is way too formulaic.
I truly enjoy the first half of these seasons, but I often get bored of the pointless tasks that the characters perform during the second half of the season just because the need to fill 24 hours/episodes.
This is a blast. Really the interaction between father and son was beautiful. The whole movie feels real, thanks partly to a great shooting but also to Kiefer Sutherland being that conflicted man seeking peace if not redemption. Honestly there is no small acting par in there, and all of them do a great job. I would highly recommend that you watched that, because it's really one of the great drama of 2016. This should get Oscars nominations, for photography, acting and giving the viewers a real good fucking time :)
Great movie. Every football fan should watch this. David vs Goliath irl.
Duras had what was coming to him.
4/10
This film just harmlessly drags along. The CGI is incredibly bad
I think the movie is actually pretty good. I was never really bored during it, which definitely says a lot since I have a hard time sitting through movies that are over an hour and a half. The plot seems a little obvious in certain parts, but in others it's quite surprising. The cast was interesting to watch and the characters seemed fairly realistic. The visions were interestingly done, though they were slightly confusing at times. Overall it was imaginative and enjoyable.
Pros: Excellent portrayal of an asshole (Fletcher) and a jerk (Andrew) with nice cinematography. The music, when it's actually music.
Cons: Absolutely unrealistic, nonsensical plot with way too many WTF moments.
It's still an entertaining one if you can shut your brain off to all the bullshit.
I wouldn't get too excited for the movie. It isn't what is advertised as (at least that's my reaction after watching it). The whale isn't really the plot of the movie. It's more about the hard way of living of the whalers, the trouble they had surviving, etc. 2/3s of the movie were kinda boring to me. The actors did fine but the characters they portrait don't have too much to care for. Overall it was pretty disappointing to me.
I don't have anything to add on the comments of the latter two.
Watching this show is an eye-opening experience for everyone whether you're interested in aviation or not. Very emotional documentary series; so emotional that few episodes almost made me cry.
I will give 10 points to this show - I don't have to hesitate.
Strong performances but begins to run out of steam 3/4 of the way through
I really liked Legion so I had high hopes for Dominion. The premise is great and the sets and costumes are cool but the execution was kind of shit. I don't feel for any of the characters and the acting's flat and boring. It's like watching a trainwreck. A boring trainwreck
"I analyzed the typing speed and patterns on the hard drive." You WHAT? I so hate meaningless technobabble.
Even though the film is based on a tragic true story, this is surprisingly uninvolving despite the strong cast involved. There is little here beyond a somewhat formulaic script that seems determined to hit all too-familiar notes and robs the film of any real tension or emotional connection with the characters. Only Brolin and Clarke's characters are given enough development within the film to make you care about them beyond the obvious sympathy for the real people who were involved. Fortunately the film does highlight both the beauty and danger of the environment in which the climbers are working and as they reach the summit, the final hour is a gripping realization of the gradual unease of the characters as weather conditions worsen and the harsh and unforgiving nature of the storm they found themselves in. It is a shame the film offers so little insight into these characters beforehand.
Is apparently a reboot that makes believe the others never happened. It just goes by Ghostbusters now and not Ghostbusters 3. So count me out.
Not bad but you'll be disappointed that Mulder and Scully don't even work together. She is just a surgeon who only cares about using stem cell research to save a sick boy.
While Mulder works with the F.B.I. on a Frankstein like case looking for a killer who is killing people for limbs. So yeah, the first movie is much better.
I wasn't expecting much from this, but it exceeded my expectations. Certainly not great but good enough to keep me interested throughout.
The episode was solid despite an unnecessary club scene where Kara on Red K tried to get with James. I myself would rather they never get together and the teasing to just stop.
Anyway Kara is exposed to Red K and wears sexy out-fits and acts like a bad girl. What's not to like ? You also get some good Martian Manhunter stuff towards the end. So yeah; good episode.
Wow, that was the most boring, inane, stupid waste of time that I've been through in a long time. A lot of pretty pictures, I'll grant you that, but no plot, no story, no drama, no meaningful interaction, no nothing! Just endless pointless "action" that makes no sense -- kind of like a colorful kids movie for wannabe grownups. I really have no idea how on earth this movie could score an 8+ rating on IMDB.
Absolutely love the side-by-side storylines. Hilarious.
One of the All Time Top 10 shows. They created a whole new genre with X-files. I still remember the vivid discussion I had with my friends about the plot.
Hank saying something about not having loved ones anymore makes me think he is Martian Manhunter. Just look at his backstory. " A martian holocaust killed his wife and daughter, nearly driving him mad."
I wrote that during the episode and I was right :). I didn't expect him to go full Martian Manhunter in this episode and it was amazing.
Olsen though still strikes me as nothing but eye candy. He is never shown working. While he got a way with showing up to work in a tank top. Yet Cat told Kara to act more professional in the previous episode ?
Less romance teases and more stuff like the Martian Manhunter reveal and this show will no doubt get a second season.