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.
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
The people are so stupid in this film it's amazing, 10/10 for realism
8.5
what the actual fuck, gosh I loved it. a perfectly weird mix and Sebastian Stan is MADE for unhinged characters
This is an excellent example of using a great cast to make a good movie into a great movie.
This movie has a fun, original concept. Freaky Friday meets Jason Voorhees. And Vince Vaughn is an excellent cast due to his willingness to act goofy despite his huge, serial killer stature (he’s like 6’5”!)
Some of the forced exposition felt pointless and drawn out, but overall it’s a great popcorn flick. And the kill scenes are creative and crazy bloody, if that’s your thing.
Don’t go in expecting a great movie — go in expecting a FUN movie.
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 a fun and entertaining movie with a lot of gore but disconnect your brain first or you might left wondering why the killer gets shot a bunch of times but not only lives, comes back from an ambulance half-way to the hospital and is still able to fight three women like nothing happened.
This movie is so surprising with lots of romance and funny comedy along the way the relationship of the characters really gel together well Well Done to the amazing cast and crew bringing this amazing movie to life.
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!
Another solid disaster picture. Follows the typical beats and characters a movie like this usually does, but it does it nicely. Brosnan is really likeable in it, as is his relationship with Hamilton.
Absolutely delightful. You don't have to be a Miss Maple or Hercule Poirot fan to enjoy this movie, but it will let you in on the inside jokes. This whole script is written and performed with its tongue firmly in its cheek. It is a wonderful parody with a great cast. It acrobatically delivers its twists within twists. Thoroughly entertaining. I give this film an 8.5 (delightful) out of 10. [Mystery Parody]
Dante's Peak is the ultimate cheese fest. Its kind of in so bad its good territory with Pierce Brosnan and Linda Hamilton leading the way. The volcano erupts and all the craziness ensues. There are a lot of characters that do stupid things in this movie in order to suit the plot but the overall film is still quite fun.
Very good twisty ensemble fun, and there are few underlying themes I admire in a film as much as kindness.
It's impossible not to have a great time watching this movie. 4.5/5
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.
Very interesting and creepy short on alternate dimensions and dopplegangers. Wish it gets expanded upon one day
seen on Alter's YouTube channel
A dumb fun movie that gets exceptionally dumb towards the end. Enjoy with a bowl of popcorn and logic turned off. Disasters are my passion.
