Ironically, by ending it the way they did, they actually found a way to potentially revitalize the show and set up some new storylines. Maybe let it percolate for a bit and then do "specials" once a year or some such. In any case, I will simply say...,Sploosh!!! And that's all I have to say about that.
The only question is, who could be powerful and large enough to imprison such a gigantic beast?
8.5
what the actual fuck, gosh I loved it. a perfectly weird mix and Sebastian Stan is MADE for unhinged characters
“I can’t take my mum anywhere” - he missed the perfect opportunity for the Donny Dunn dance that would have been hilarious
An enjoyable, fast paced and very entertaining romp. It's not meant to be taken seriously, so don't. I find it oddly amusing that this series contains demonic/spiritual possessions, black magic, otherworldly beings etc etc, but most of the criticisms are about it not being "believable" because it depicts people of colour in positions of power, in 18th century England. Bigoted much?
it seems like every cult leader ever starts to escalate their stories to previously unknown levels of foolery and I keep thinking to myself "ain't no way these people believe this guy went to an alien planet with pastel coloured squirrel-bear hybrids and had lunch with jesus, mohammad and buddha" but then they DO believe that. also, I'm saying this in the most respectful way I can to not upset the guidelines,, too much..... every single one of them who's wearing this swastika embedded in the star of david necklace needs their @ss b3@t
First half: Almost family friendly if you take away the kills. Very festive with lots of Christmas decorations, good looking winter landscapes and a cozy looking house set. Some story elements reminded me of The Grinch. It'll lose a lot of people in that first half, it's such a stretch before the action starts and the comedic attempts don't really land. It's constantly on the verge of being campy fun but it never gets there unfortunately. The characters are at least mildly enjoyable and the acting is ok.⠀5/10
Second half: The movie completely transforms into non-stop campy fun absurdity! There's still a few missed attempts but the comedy is now better. The kills look good to me for the type of movie this is (needed more of them though). I like that they took actors of short stature to do the Elves instead of some cheap CGI or something. This half had Krampus vibes. The tone of this movie is the biggest criticism I can give it, it's all over the place... once I finished the movie I can finally confirm this is way more lighthearted and joyful, don't expect actual horror.⠀7/10
So put this on for my wife. I planned to play on my tablet only giving the movie token attention. But dang was this a fun romp. I laughed. I cried (not really). I really liked this play on 1947 vs 2023. Good job Hallmark!
Now I'm afraid every time I hear, "made in Georgia," I'll start crying, like one of Pavlov's dogs!
Normally, I find Nordic crime dramas among the best -- I have watched several that have been favorites, though "The Lava Field" isn't among them. The scenery is beautiful, but it's not enough to compensate for the lackluster engagement and drying-paint pacing. The acting isn't what I've come to expect for the genre, with the lead detective seemingly taking double the normal xanax dose before he arrives at work. Fortunately, this isn't the Nordic norm, and it shouldn't be long before something more representative of the usual quality comes along :-)
A slow burn of a horror film, this shares many of the characteristic of Hereditary (2018) not least from being a damn fine film. Like the latter, the film takes its time to build up a palpable sense of dread, but also explore the normality and mundanity of its characters and location, mining a lot of humour and goodwill from its central flawed character who only wishes to protect his family. It’s also expertly crafted with beautiful cinematography and a haunting soundtrack. But the tension lies in the film keeping its audience firmly in the same mindset of its hero, completely unsure throughout of where the film is going and what the truth is, right up until a final moments. Great stuff!
It's impossible not to have a great time watching this movie. 4.5/5
Hardly any words can describe the emotional punch and moral divide this film gives you when watching. It, like it's predecessor, has trumped the movie that came before. With even more maturity built into the story than before. It shows the targeted audience extremely important lessons, displayed with animation that outshines some modern CGI in big blockbusters.
The scenery is gorgeous and the cinematography is outstanding. Not trying to outdo the previous films with the "look what we can do with the camera" gimmick. But improves the stability and grounds the viewer within the world. Vivid imagery that adds to the story and the style, this movie has many points other studios need to take a note from.
At first, the villain seemed typical and unneeded after the second film. But the wit and backstory they gave him, don't make us feel for him. Only adding to Hiccup's story and his choices throughout the film. Toothless is way more "himself" here. Seeming that Dean Deblois wanted to focus on him letting loose. It really pays attention to how this voiceless dragon, needs to have a compelling arc as well as his rider. This does lead to my one gripe about the film, the Light Fury. She represents a very important aspect in the film. Her introduction, however, didn't feel right and could have been a bit more coherent to how she acts throughout the rest of the film. Although, it all adds up to the end. For this really is the final movie in this amazing trilogy.
With this marking the end of these stunning and surprising films. They capture the story of a boy, who trudges through hard times to find life's hardest challenges and truths. And they ended it extremely wholesomely. It feels, complete. As if it always should have been this way.
9.5/10
Maximo: Hugo, you might be too young to understand this, but for adults, coffee is life. It's the one thing that keeps us going until it's late enough in the day to turn to alcohol.
such an incredible way to return to barry. barry has gone even crazier, sally’s parents suck, hank and cristobal are in santa fe, and gene is going viral. that last scene was incredible. can’t wait for more
I’ve never seen a person so determined to stand in the way of their own success than Steve. And he was so reckless. It was a miracle the brand survived and thrived at all.
WTFIOH = Who the fuck is Owen Hendricks?
INASIAL - I'm not a spy. I'm a lawyer.
Brilliant depiction of Lovecraftian horror. They got the vibes down right. Perfect.
Ooo who doesn’t love the “creepy alien things hidden away in caverns” thing.
Also, hail chthulhu :upside_down:
Honestly if you start a movie with the end scene of this, you got a blockbuster on your hands. I thought this was very interesting.
Dawn dropping the 'I'm not gonna write you a love song coz you asked me to'. Subtle jokes as always.
The Gloria and her ex thing is a bit overdone. I guess they're doing it coz her ex is her wife irl but they have a surprising lack of screen chemistry so wish there was something else going on.
Breathtakingly beautiful film. The first three quarters have familiar beats but they never get tiring leading to a pinnacle of a last quarter that absolutely broke me. Ends in a picture perfect “happily ever after”, which, for critics, could have been a gripe. But I don’t know who deserves the “happily ever after” more than these characters.
Please watch this beautiful film. If you have anything bad to say about it after, you’ll have to get by me first.
Wow. I was intrigued to watch this. I doubt these believers of a flat earth will ever be proved wrong. They will have a counter answer for everything. Crazy.
