I just finished a small production movie called Thor: Ragnarok….maybe you have heard of it or maybe if you’re lucky you might’ve even seen a trailer for this movie.
Ok totally kidding of course you know about this movie!! And you will hear a lot about it too in the coming days. Europe was lucky but alas America has to wait until the 3rd of November. So I will keep this spoiler free.
Not a real spoiler is that this is the 3rd movie of the Thor movies, and to my opinion it is the best of the 3!! Do you have to see the other 2 movies? No you don’t but it’s always better to do so. This movie starts not long after the Avengers: Age of Ultron, so it might be smart to rewatch that one again to know where some of the characters are. But it’s not a complete must, but I kinda think Marvel geeks already know all the movies by heart
Also not a spoiler is that this movie is also about the Grandmaster, who is played by Jeff Goldblum. The Grandmaster is the leader of the Contest of Champions, which is also a game app for Iphone and Android. It’s a little more funny if you play this game like I do (find MogwayLavendel in the game )
This movie is action packed with great scenery, music, humor and some nods to other movies.
Unfortunately I saw it in 2D, but I am definitely going to see this one in the Dolby Atmos Ultra Laser 3D, yes this movie is so good that i’m going to see it another time. It’s definitely my 2nd favorite movie of the year. (My favorite movie of the year is of course that other small Marvel movie Guardians of the Galaxy vol 2)
Be sure to check back next week for a spoiler filled review.
I recommend this movie A LOT!! It’s a 10 out of 10!!!
Shot Caller is about a man who makes 1 mistake and his whole life changes because of it. Whether this can be real or not it is an intriguing movie. The movie starts with him being in jail and we don’t learn why until you’re a good part into the movie, it jumps back and forward from time to time, making it sometimes a bit hard to follow. The only way to know for sure here’s back in time is because he has less tattoo’s.
The acting is superb and it was refreshing to see Nicolaj as a different character as Jaimie.
I am still having a hard time to really be positive or negative about this movie, it feels to me like you have to see it more than once to fully grasp the movie. The story line was confusing sometimes with the flash backs, and action wise it was a whole lot less than Atomic Blonde, might have not been my smartest move to see those 2 just minutes apart.
I am not sure if shows an accurate picture of how things are done in prison, I can image things can be run like they propose in this one.
But something I didn’t truly get was why give everything up you worked so hard for all your life just to throw it all away when you make 1 mistake.
Perhaps it’s better I don’t know if this is true when you go through prison, although I do not think prison here in the Netherlands is as hard as it is in America.
It’s not a movie you really need to see in the theaters, it might even be better to watch it at home, and I don’t think it will be anything for the Oscar’s either.
I give this movie a 7 out of 10.
It has more twists than a barrel of pretzels. When you’re watching this movie pay attention and keep on paying attention cause you can get lost pretty fast.
I feel like they dragged out the story a little bit but it’s been refreshing none the less, the romance in this movie is new and for that time not too common. The movie takes place in Germany in 1989 just around the time the Berlin wall goes down. This has nothing to do with the movie but they make use of the east and west Berlin.
This movie is much more enjoyed if you were around in the 80’s, I don’t think a 17 year old will like this movie as much as a 30 year old would. Simply because of the music for one (awesome note Tyler Bates does the music, he’s my new fav music writer cause he’s worked a lot with James Gunn and did both Guardians of the Galaxy movies) it has some of the best tunes in the 80’s. Especially the use of the original song 99 luftballons is amazing. Also kudos for using Queen!!
Spoiler alert:
another reason this movie is awesome cause back in the day Zardu Hasselfrau was touring with his band in Germany.. oh wait David Hasselhoff
Anyone remembers tetris? The makers of the movie did, ugh that tune will be stuck in my head now. Also they use the best date ever at one point: 2nd of November
Conclusion it’s an action filled movie with 80’s references that will keep you on the edge of your seat. I give this movie 8,5 out of 10
Don't put baby in a corner...Oh wait wrong movie...There is nothing girly about this one! Baby Driver is a good movie with a good soundtrack and special effects. Although the soundtrack isn't as good as the Guardians of the Galaxy vol 2 it is a nice one. Why bring up Guardians you say? Well director Edgar Wright and James Gunn (for people who don't know.... James Gunn is the brilliant mind behind Guardians of the Galaxy vol 1 and 2...and working on 3) texted about the soundtrack. And it's true because James Gunn tweeted about this himself and I think it was on Facebook too :P ! I did love the soundtrack of Baby Driver and kudos for using Queen.. too bad it was from Sheer Heart Attack not my fav album, they made so many amazing albums and songs... also Radar Love from the Golden Earing(s) XD is an epic move. Always love riding my car on that one and having a serious problem controlling my gas on it. Also the soundtrack tries to blend in with the movie, which is pretty cool.
Enough about the music, the movie itself might not be that original story wise but it is surely entertaining. Great acting by everyone and of course great driving! Cause that Baby can drive!!! I am truly jealous of his driving skills, and those scenes are the best scenes in the whole movie not the story line / romance stuff but the driving action! If we would've had 1,5 hours of driving action and only 30 min of story I would've been happy too. It's definitely a movie you would want to see in the theaters because of the big screen and sound, only problem is driving home after the movie... I seriously wanted to drive like Baby :D
It's nothing too special so I don't think it will show up at the Oscars maybe for sound editing or special effects but not one of the big ones, but hey that's my opinion, I have been wrong lately with the Oscars.
I give this movie 8 out of 10.
Ok kido's who here has seen Leon, The Fifth Element and Lucy? Well I have but these movies are all pretty old (ok Lucy not THAT old but still) and I feel that the target group of this movie has never seen them, please correct me if I'm wrong.
Experience a spectacular 3D event, been there done that and it was all the same, hell I even paid the extra mile to go and see it in ultra laser 3D with Dolby atmos or whatever.. still not impressed.
So yeah I guess you already know where I'm going with this, it seems like with Valerian you either hate it or love it. I found the story long and sometimes boring.. I do not need to have 2 teenagers tell me about love...WTF they are just out of their diapers for crying out loud what do THEY KNOW about love??
I was pleased with Elizabeth Debicki being in this movie.. when you watch the trailer her pleasant voice speaks to you... UNTIL.... she was playing a MAN??? wtf??? not that you could recognize her but she played the emperor??? And also DO NOT EVER MAKE HER SAY THE WORD GUARDIAN ... unless you are willing to follow it up with : OF THE GALAXY!! That was such a let down...I am so used to her saying and now nothing... UGH
Was there anything good about this movie?? ...... Ok yes I have to admit I AM IN LOVE with the Mül Convertor XD That thing is soooo cute, I bet you that when I go to Comic Con next month and I see one (and it's not too expensive cause all my money will prolly...no not prolly...will go to Guardians of the Galaxy stuff) I will buy it.
Melo The Convertor
So should you go and see Valerian...though one, I for one wasn't blown away buy it, it promises a lot but it doesn't deliver, oh yeah Rihanna is in it too...Enough said about that... Also nice to see Ethan Hawke again. I am sure that if you see the movie in 2D it will be the same, unless you have never seen a 3D movie in your life..
It will be a good movie for those rainy Sunday afternoons where you have nothing else to do.
I give this movie 6 out of 10.
kay 1st things 1st...if you can't handle the word motherfucker you should NOT watch this movie.
This movie is AMAZING!!! It's definitely deserved the blockbuster line. This one has it all! Action, humor, great story line, music!! Yes I even dare to say that this soundtrack is close to the Guardians Vol 2 soundtrack! Baby driver is nothing compared to the music they use in this one!
Swearing A LOT!! When I'm going to watch the movie again I'm going to count the amount of times the word "motherfucker" is used...cause it's quite a lot.
Personally I never get tired of hearing Samuel L. Jackson say that word, but some might think it is a bit over the top. Also Ryan Reynolds looks pretty damn hot in this movie...must be the beard and not the Deadpool look XD.
You know those action movies where they race cars through tiny streets, they prefer to do that in Paris a lot too...well get ready for a new city to blow your mind.. Amsterdam is here baby!!! I do hope no bikes were hurt during this movie cause ouch!! Although some scenes are a little over the top it still makes a great movie overall. Even the bad dutch accent is kinda cute in this movie, you can pick out who is Dutch, French and American..so cute XD.
It's kinda sad that this movie is only 118 minutes, you know a movie is good when you're sad it's over. The only thing I wasn't to fond over was the romantic aspect of the movie, it is needed sometimes but as most of the things they overdid that too, but hey if you're madly in love with someone you might not think it's too much.
This movie is a blockbuster for sure and should've been titled THE MOVIE OF THIS SUMMER!!! While it will probably not get any Oscars (Samuel L Jackson should just get one for using motherfucker! And Ryan Reynolds just for looking this hot!) it is definitely a movie you MUST SEE...unless you really can't handle swearing and a good action movie...please do not watch it then.
I give this movie 10 out 10!!!!
