Rewatched it on my big screen at home. What a joke of a movie, it wasn't even that enjoyable just for its cgi work which is questionable at best in what are supposed to be the most exiting parts of the movie. Every time Serizawa says 'Gojira' is absolutely cringey. Not that most of the dialogue isn't any better. There's no depth, there's no passion for what Godzilla is for the movie screen. It doesn't blow me away like it should. Which is a shame.
I like foreign movies that take place in a small village, it gives a good view of how life must be like there. Combine that with some strong acting and writing, you get a family crime drama that pulls the story from the deep drama a big family can contain within the confines of such a small space. It's a good flick if you're into intrigue, mystery and eye-to-eye calling each other out on all the shit. A bit misguided with camera work, imo, but a well-brought movie that'll keep you guessing until the reveal.
"Monster? We're British, you know."
A tightly filmed, claustrophobically set, dialogue-brilliant, well done make-up, blessed with several good actors cult-classic adaptation of "Who Goes There?". It's not good enough to have won any awards, but it has certainly set the example for any future movies in the same genre.
Strong players and an excellent wardrobe do not prevent this clutter of plotlines and characters to be an entertaining watch. It jumps from point to point without a clear line of where it wants to go exactly and spends time delving into situations that would have been better suited to flesh out the actual rivalry between Mary and Elizabeth.
At the end, you're scratching your head wondering what exactly happened and what part each and every character actually played in the eventual downfal of the Queen of Scots. A pity, since the story must have been part to the concept of ASOIAF, yet it is sadly mistreated in this incarnation.
This movie excels in its simplicity and dedication to the art of acting. Brilliantly cast, Coogan and Reily have the right chemistry to play this iconic duo. But let's not discredit Henderson's and Arianda's work either, playing their wives. It was a brilliant move to play them off against each other as well, but to shape a bond between them too.
There are some side stories that do not go anywhere, but besides that it is a lovely homage to the art of theater, comedy and how a long lasting friendship can shape a carreer and life.
Raises nostalgia, wonderfully animated part, made me smile and laugh. Horribly cut around including an actor for 2 minutes. Didn't like the deus ex Mary Poppins. It doesn't fit her. Besides that, a wonderful movie for children to look at with wonder, just like I did with the original.
Despite being a fan of Reitman's work (Up in the Air, Thank You for Smoking), this one didn't land home for me. I know why he wanted to make this movie, the link to the current president (Trump at this moment of writing in 2019) and what character he is as a leader. The one thing they have in common is that they may, or may not, have commited adultery and if that should be taken into account whether or not they are fit to command the oval office. The media prevented Hart from achieving this, but 30 years later Trump managed anyway, despite being a more nefarious character than Hart. It is a clear vision that in only a couple of decades, things can change dramatically.
I've established that I know what he wanted to do. But it did not land. It has a very strong performance by Jackman and Farmiga is passable. It just focusses and zooms in on the wrong things. The story feels like an uphill climb, but the sights up there are not worth the trouble of the journey. I don't feel like I got to know the man Gary Hart, or his family. I didn't feel how big the impact actually was on his campaign and family, the movie only showed it to me.
The only reason it got 6 points is of Jackman's performance, the line it tries to draw with current events and the fact that it was made with technology that was only available in the eighties. Besides that? Meh.
I'm a big sucker for horror/psychological thrillers like this, almost like a knockout competition. Something about the psychology about people arguing and deciding who gets to live or die really drew me to this movie. But besides the concept of it, I had a hard time agreeing with this movie. It wants to push humans forward as stereotypes too hard while it could have been improved if the characters had shown more nuances instead of mostly having to guess who they are. (But who would be able to with only 2 minutes of time between each kill). I think the movie would have profitted from a different pace, maybe stretching the time towards the end. The purpose just feels so empty. I didn't know enough about any of them to feel any kind of loss nor do I begrudge the choices made by the eventual survivor(s). Because I just want them to get on with it. On some level I did enjoy it though, I've been looking for this kind of pshycological setting like Coherence.
Despite some stunning (and sometimes not so stunning) visuals, this movie never lifts me up to really be enthralled into the setting and story. I think it has an amazing setting, but I miss it being drenched in lore. It could have used a dash of mystery, wonder and soul.
The only thing wrong with this movie is that it should not have been made in English. Besides that, it is filled with colour symbolism, amazing camera work with a story of epic proportions.
It's not perfect, but it doesn't need to be. Bumblebee absolutely steels the show, his animation is the best anthropomorphization I've seen since WALL-E. The dialogue and pacing are the only detailed things that are lacking. Besides that this is a must see that even brought a tear or two to my eyes.
Dudley Moore is great and his physical comedy entertains, but something's missing that lifts this movie from its starting blocks into greatness
Tarantino crafted something completely different from his previous movies, and it it is quintessentially his movie. He's able to craft an entirely new world around people that have lived, creating new characters that trickle in beautifully along the movie whom you get to know intensely along the ride. One of Pitt's and DiCaprio's strongest performances.
It's silly but it's Bond. The space thing is ludicrous and riddled with faults that wouldn't fly in this day and age, showing its age. Despite that the action, gags and quips are on point.
The best James Bond while Roger Moore donned the role. Jaws is probably one of the creepiest villains out there. The quips are on point and there are some really cool shots, especially with the Lotus and the helicopter in Sardinia.
Bizarre and mostly hit and miss for me. I guess one has to be a fan of Martin's particular style of humor and it just really wasn't my cup of tea. It got a chuckle or two out of me in any case.
Not many movies are saved by the story until about the middle. Just yikes. Bay's directing style gives me headaches.
Ari Aster is the master of horror. Not only does he know how to make a bright spring day feel haunted and creepy, he's an expert at bending space and time for his transitions. It will be a while before something catches me off guard like this movie did.
Cursed with bad luck which just adds to the haunting and hallucinating atmosphere it leaves you with a tangeable feeling of what this war was actually like for the human being.
Smart, funny and has aged really well over 40 years. Jim Henson's legacy still rings high today.
Awesome special effects barely save this movie from it's dull and dialogue-heavy pace.
You never stop rooting for Rocky.
You couldn't have a more simple setting, but the movie is laden with characters that don't bore. "Life is messy", but this movie guides the rollercoaster that it is along the tracks very nicely. Martin is a bit too out there in some scenes for me, but the whole cast ties it together perfectly for me.
If it wasn't for Will Smith's strong performance and the excellent dog trainers, this movie would fall through in all regards. The effects are laughable for its time and its budget. This could have been better.
Not the sharpest movie in Carpenter's portfolio, but also not the worst. Of all, this is the most sinister and creepy. Acting was so-so, mood was decent, effects were splendid for its time.
My favourite John Carpenter movie besides The Thing. Such a different story than he usually tells. Bridges is amazing as the alien and Allen trying to explain humanity to him is very human and familiar.
Pretty disturbing and well acted by Jones, maybe he played the character a bit too spineless for me but that's maybe because of his great acting that the character frustrated me, so kudos there. The colour scheme was very consistent, the red contrasting very well to emphasize important scenes. I liked that they put as much importance to silence as loudness, makes the disturbence of the character dissolving into his crazy state. 8/10.
I'm not too familiar with Woody Allen movies, so this was a first timer for me. I can understand that, in the 70's this was a very good romantic comedy taking the public by surprise and I can see that in the movie. Both characters, of Alvy and Annie, have a very likability to them in that time period. I could relate with both of them and recognized the problems/feelings they had.
But for me the comedy didn't work, I was touched though by how two such very different people managed to get together and have a splendid time together. They weren't shallow and that's why this is such a good movie. For me this was a very splendid romance story between two unusual people with some humor elements in them. I wasn't roaring with laughter, but I did smile throughout the movie.
Woah, splendid representation of what could happen if you sit down and actually talk to people and about yourself, show interest in a person. What a difference it could make and how people can be influenced. Glad I finally got around to seeing it.
