The tonal shift didn’t really work for me. I enjoyed it much more during the crime thriller lead in than the horror section. It wasn’t terrible, but it definitely lost steam for me towards the end.
I was loving this movie until I realized where it was headed. Nothing against the message of the movie, but I’m just tired of horror with a deeper meaning. I just want engaging horror for horrors sake. Rant aside, I thoroughly enjoyed watching the movie. I just wish there was a horror explanation for everything and not a metaphor for the real world.
I had never heard of Ralph before watching this. I was pleasantly surprised. I loved the low energy delivery. Some very clever jokes. I'll be looking forward to seeing what he does in the future. Very funny!
There isn't a lot of new information in this doc, but still worth the watch for the amazing footage. I am so jealous of those shark interactions. Absolutely breathtaking!
The production isn't great, but if this is a classic album for you, there is a lot in this doc that you will enjoy. There is some real fun insight into the making of some great songs. I immediately sought out and purchased the vinyl after watching. Took me right back to high school.
This is a good little Horror flick. There isn't anything too original, but it's executed well. It has a good tone, and even though the story is familiar, it brought me in and I genuinely wanted to know what happened next. All said, it was pretty easy to predict where things were going, nevertheless it was a fun watch.
I went into this thinking "not another chess movie", but it won me over completely. I'm a bit bias, because I love films about Maori culture, but even excluding that, this film shouldn't be written off as just another underdog chess movie. It was the backdrop to this story of family and community. I loved it! Cliff Curtis was great and it was a pleasure seeing James Rolleston all grown up from his role in Boy. I really liked this movie!
I was really enjoying this movie, but that last scene was horrible! I was going to give this an 8, but the last 10 seconds of the movie dropped it a whole star for me.
I've gotta watch more movies with Chadwick Boseman. This movie was very good, but it was really him that drew me in.
This movie is obviously terrible, but it is so enjoyable that I have to rate it high.
The commentary on the blu ray was very cool! Lots of interesting anecdotes.
I just caught this randomly on Amazon Prime. I'm familiar with Taika's recent work, but had missed this one. It's a gem!! I loved this movie. Funny, sweet and an all-around good time.
Schmaltzy, but good family fun.
I really enjoyed this. I had minor gripes. The fade-to-black moments were very distracting. The ending as a whole, I didn't care for. I can put all that aside, because I really connected with the characters in this film. I felt their desperation and their compassion. Even the supporting characters were strong. There are a lot of good moments in this one. It's definitely worth a watch.
Side note: Hayley Squires, who plays Katie, totally reminds me of a British Mila Kunis. Couldn't shake that association throughout the whole film.
I thought this movie was really fun. I like shark movies, but they are all very similar. I thought this one differentiated itself enough from the pack to recommend this to anyone that's interested.
I loved this movie as a kid! I just noticed now, that the monster on the poster art looks nothing like the monster in the movie. So weird that both this movie and poster art are ingrained in my memory, but I never noticed that difference. Just rewatched it after many years and it still a super fun monster movie.
I love this short. It feels like something that shouldn't even exist. Good nostalgia fun!
I wouldn't call it bad, but it's certainly not his best special.
That ending is the best!!
I wanted to care about this movie. The story is obviously one that should be told, and it certainly felt deeply personal to the narrator. However, I could barely keep an eye open. It was very sleepy and felt very much like homework. I felt guilty being so bored by such a tragic series of events, but it is what it is. I definitely wouldn't mind learning more about this setting though.
Watched this along with the "How Did This Get Made?" podcast. What a confused movie. Who was this made for? It has the style and intrigue of a bland children's movie, but it has the raunch of an adult comedy. What a bizarre movie.
This was entertaining. It failed a bit for me in attempting to be a realistic portrayal of what went on in this time period, when the interactions between characters constantly felt like they were out of a Lifetime movie. That said, the story and pacing were good enough to keep me interested throughout. A decent watch if it's readily available. I wouldn't go out of my way for this one.
While the subject matter is interesting, the production value reminds me of something I would have watched in a middle school class. It's a little tough to get past. Especially with all the great quality documentaries we have these days.
I LOVED this movie! I was lukewarm through the first half, but by the end I was completely sold. I can't recall another movie I've seen like it. It walked the line, rather brilliantly, between being extremely dark, and almost lighthearted and whimsical. It toys with you. One moment you're laughing at some punchline, the next you're repulsed. A few minutes later you may be laughing at a gag relating to the very thing you were repulsed by minutes ago! This movie is a trip and understandably polarizing. I can certainly see why it's not for everyone, but it totally worked for me. It's a unique film that I would absolutely recommend to anyone that is looking for something fresh.
I didn't know much about the topic going in, and I don't feel like I know much more after. I would have preferred a combination of testimony with some scientific research. Aside from that, the testimony wasn't all that interesting. This can be skipped.
Quite beautiful! I was very impressed by the visual element of this short. The story was fine but I kept catching myself focused on how great it looked. That alone is worth a watch of this 14-minute short.
The premise is so cool, but unfortunately the execution was a bit lacking. I wanted to like this movie so much! I found the human storyline boring. The dog storyline was far more interesting, but they didn't spend enough time with it. It's worth a watch for the originality and cool premise, but I would recommend keeping your expectations low to avoid disappointment.
I was very much enjoying this movie up until the end. They really lost me with how they tied things up. I didn't find it shocking. It felt almost tacked-on and over the top. I figured there must be more, so I read some theories people had about the movie and none were satisfying. With that said, the first two acts of the movie were very interesting. It's still worth a watch. Unfortunately, it lost quite a few points from me because of the ending.
Very moving documentary. I have so much respect for these guys. I could never do what they do. The utmost respect to these men that lay their life on the line.
I rated this movie super high, almost exclusively for the ride it took me on. I agree with what many others have said about the movie, but that never stopped me from being thoroughly entertained, start to finish. Martyrs has its share of problems, but it was a hell of a fun ride!
