Make the film 15 minutes shorter and take out the pseudo-Eagle Eye AI and maybe it would be decent.
The tropes are tired, the stunts were just ok, everyone is afraid of an AI that somehow is terrifying yet doesn’t do anything the entire film. The fact that there’s supposed to be a part 2 to this is concerning. There wasn’t enough plot to sustain one full film.
I am a fan of the series, but honestly, I didn't like this one much. There are no big, elaborate grand missions like in previous ones, no spy moments. The AI thing is laughably bad; they have the looming danger of an AI taking over all digital electronics, yet Benji was using a driverless car and GPS to track Ethan down, even during the final train arc. Elsa had to die without any reason, and there is no explanation for Grace's existence, except to be taken as a hostage at some point so Ethan can save her by giving back the Key to the bad guys in the next part. If you actually want to see an 'AI gone full God mod,' go watch 'Person of Interest'.
Felt like the most movie-movie ever. Too many plot conveniences, too much was predictable, too much was outlandish. And the movie tried to be too serious about it all.
Plot was easy to grasp and not confusing. Also the AI fear mongering was funny. Especially the growling noise they gave it.
Hilariously terrible dialogue, infinite plot holes, macguffins and continuity errors. But that’s not what people watch this for anyway. Good action, a tad overlong. Go in knowing what you are getting into and it will be fun.
it didnt have to run 1h 42m
the last bit could have been trimmed and i would have liked it better
Interesting concept very strong start but it all starts to fall apart at the end. Wasn’t very impressed.
As with most A24 films unfortunately, an interesting premise that carries for the first hour, followed by 30 minutes of not knowing how to wrap it all up.
A film that just misses greatness can be more disappointing than a film that doesn't come close. Dream Scenario is outstanding until the last 20 minutes. It feels as though Kristoffer Borgli just couldn't figure out how to end it and ran out of time. Too bad. #BestNicolasCagePerformanceEver
The warm, authentic 70s vibe emanating from this movie really is something. From the film grain, the lofi credits, the static camera with pan and zoom only, it really sells the aesthetic right from the jump and never lets up. On craft alone, The Holdovers is a worthy watch, but that would be a disservice to the melancholic-yet-heartwarming tale being told. While you could argue that the plot is one of trope and predictability, the warm blanket it provides is perfectly fitting, and offers just the right stage to explore these three unusual characters. A lovely story about connection and finding friendship in the unlikeliest people, The Holdovers is a delightful movie that I can't recommend enough, especially with it being the season and all.
Had there been any semblance of quality control at Marvel, they would have realized this movie was unfit for cinematic release.
Constructing a movie that requires hours of Disney+ homework to understand not one, but two main characters who have never been introduced into the cinematic universe before is not conducive to a good viewing experience.
Plot feels flimsy, sloppy and chopped to hell, character arcs are non-existent, and Captain Marvel in particular is written as a completely different character from her first film. Third act is contrived and on auto-pilot.
What a trainwreck of a movie.
Why does this feel like I'm watching one of Kamala's Captain Marvel fanfics
Ryan Gosling is phenomenal but literally everything else isn't anything special to be honest. The messaging (if there even is any?) is also super clunky and seemingly aimed at 12-year-old girls and, well, let's just say this is the last film I'd show to my kids.
I'm very conflicted on this film. I enjoyed Margot Robbie's performance as Stereotypical Barbie as well as Ryan Gosling's Ken. The set design is top notch and I loved the design of Barbie World. The costumes and makeup are also well done. But that's about as far as the positives go. While I thought Gosling stole the show, I wish that we saw more of the Kens and more of Allan, because Allan was hilarious. When it comes to the writing, it really falls flat. Most of the dialogue is spoon-feeding you the message instead of showing it through the film. I also thought that the mother character and her daughter were very under developed and felt very generic. I also found the film to be somewhat unrealistic when it came to the real world. The film was funny but felt more annoying and I wasn't very entertained. Just not for me.
3 Thoughts After Watching ‘Barbie’:
It started off strong and wonderfully ridiculous. It should have stayed ridiculous. Instead, they tried wayyy too hard to convey some deep message that got lost in the shuffle. There was a missed opportunity to be incredibly poignant but, once it became Kens vs. Barbies, it became rather cheesy.
As impeccable and otherworldly-endearing as Robbie is, I feel like Gosling was the one who really shined here. He delivered the best laughs, solidly, and he’s generally SUCH a terrific performer. I loved his little ditty and almost forgot about his La La Land skills.
I really liked the music! Lizzo’s intro was hysterical, the dance scenes were super fun, and I can’t get Billie Eilish’s closing ballad out of my head.
Bonus Thought: I see you, Allan.
Just when you think you hit rock bottom with Black Adam and Wonder Woman 84, DC find a way to disappoint you even more. This was awful. I'm heartbroken at how terribly these characters have been portrayed. Terrible writing. Terrible direction. Terrible acting. Terrible VFX. Everyone phoned it in on this movie.
Generic action, generic jokes. It was ok, the story and ambiance were good, but at this point way too generic with now "wow" moment.
But more importantly, why so much screaming? All characters are angry all the times and scream all the time. I left the theater on edge and tired. If it were on streaming I would have probably not watch it in one seating...
I do not understand why it has better ratings than other movies of the franchise.
Like an organized tour with a jaded guide, there are some interesting sights but a rote presentation.
The stakes are getting lower in this third installment and even more predictable. Gunn does a good job with the pacing and set pieces but what was fresh and new in the first outing is getting stale over time.
I honestly don’t understand why people like this crap, it’s even worse than the second movie and that one was horrible.
This is really just a parody of everything that exists until it's not even possible. It's unbelievable how far this brand has come. Not only does it defy all logic and especially the laws of physics, but everything looks insanely fake. Both the scenes and the people. It's like some weird cartoon mixed with an old generation console action game. It's X separate scenes that are somehow spliced together by bad music.
I swear to god, we're going to see Dom and his family hook CERN up to wires and spin it so hard it throws the planet into another dimension.
And then Brian really arrives for the barbecue and we learn that the whole Paul Walker death was just completely insane marketing.
Top 5 worst movies this year. If you don’t believe me wait for the scene with Brie Larson in a room of floating TVs—looked like it was straight out of Spy Kids.
Very very pretty, and not much else. A succession of sentimental monologues and messages without much build up, but it's a children's story. Can't fault it too much for telling kids they are loved and to be kind and such, however blunt or clumsy.
The Murderville Christmas special deviates in some aspects from the formula established in the series. This is certainly something I appreciate. There is, for example, more than one guest star. Maya Rudolph and Jason Bateman both have their moments. Of course, everything is still improvised. The humor is hit or miss throughout. But there are enough funny moments to make this one of Murderville's better episodes.
Like my fashion sense: loud, colorful and full of clashes.
This movie is basically a story made out of tissue paper filled with the snot of unimaginative fight sequences.
Totally based on nostalgia effect, it follows the exact same plot device of the original series, without any sign of novelty whatsoever. Completely useless for whoever knows already the story, for the others is the summary of what to expect watching the 450+ episodes of the animated series.
Beginning is a total slog. Hated it. Then around the middle it started to get good. Beginning intro has traditional animated scenes then they shift over to the ugly CG animation. Wish it was all traditional. They need to give up on trying to make CG anime. Never looks right. The two new Androids were pretty cool. I enjoyed them.
Had high expectations after all the praise on social media. A big meh. Has nothing special going for it other than the gimmicky old Universal horror filter. The co-lead actress has some very bland facial expressions.
