Well, the first thing I want to say is I that I’ve seen „Infernal Affairs” before this movie, so I will draw comparisons.
American remakes of international cinema hits are often a disaster, so I have to credit to Scorsese. The cast is very strong (Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, Jack Nicholson, Martin Sheen, Alec Baldwin,..), the acting is definitely one of the movies strong points.
The story is more or less the same as in „Infernal Affairs”. You still have your undercover cop and your undercover gangster and the game of cat-and-mouse. It just takes place in Boston instead of Hong Kong.
My biggest issue with “The Departed” is its length. “Infernal Affairs” is a tighter movie, you’ll see the credits after 101 minutes. “The Departed” needs 151 minutes, nearly an hour longer.
What does the additional 50 minutes get you? An irrelevant love triangle (Damon’s GF and DiCaprio’s therapist are two different characters in IA), an inferior ending (the bad must be punished..) and unnecessary new characters (Alec Baldwin e.g.).
In IA Chan (the equivalent to DiCaprio character) is undercover for 3 years, in TD only for one. The whole concept with his therapist is a lot more believable. The two main characters meet very early, without knowing about each other. They’re both present in the same location more often, which helps to get the view more involved.
TD wastes too much time for little things. The gangsters are just evil, they’re brutal and harass women, so everyone understands who the bad guys are. And I don’t remember seeing so much blood in the original movie. IA concentrated on the matter and is not distracted by such things.
You’ve probably guessed by now that I like IA quite a lot more. It’s more compact, the characters are better and the visuals are better.
I gave IA 9/10 and will give TD a 6/10. It’s an enjoyable movie (probably even more if you haven’t seen the original), but if you’re not afraid of Asian cinema, do yourself the favour and what IA instead or at least before TD.
By the way, IA is a trilogy. Infernal Affairs II is a prequel and develops the characters back story even further. The third one is half prequel, half sequel and gives closure to the whole story.
I don't understand the hate the hate this movie gets. It's feels like the first time Marvel is trying new ideas, instead of going with a giant beam of light shooting to the sky. They are taking the superheroes out of the restrictions of action/adventure and letting them live inside other genres. Love and Thunder is an amazing romantic comedy. Taika's sense of humor is all over the movie, and it let's the cast shine. In the same way that Multiuniverse of Madness is one of the most amazing Mother's Day movie ever, and how WandaVision played with the structure of sitcoms. If you wanted to watch the same movie all over again, instead of asking Disney to make copy and paste movies just rewatch your favorite one. Sure, this movie is not perfect, but at least is approaching superheroes with a different perspective.
"And you don't know the odds. Could be one in a trillion. It could be one in two. Anyway, this is about regret. And those odds are always 100%." "Why is it that any one decision always seems too small to be the biggest decision of your life? I don't know. But sometimes you have to just make the choice and jump."
It's not a masterpiece, but it has some moments that make you think about life, love and second chances. It's a good movie to watch, it doesn't bored you at all.
You'll either love it (like I did) or hate it
That was lovely lovely lovely. I hope the rest of the episodes are just as charming, wholesome, and compelling.
Also the ship!! So cute!! Their dynamic drew me in even in the trailer and I'm so glad they're wondrously adorable in the drama as well.
And the WHALES: I want to know why she loves them so much! ("Just because." is 100% an acceptable answer.)
A totally forgettable superhero movie. It has ok action. The technology and effects are kinda cool to look at sometimes. The plot is basic and dull. Vin Diesel is just doing what he normally does, love it or hate it.
They better not kill off Drummer! I hope she'll recover...
Just because Creed is better than Rocky 3, it doesn't make it a great film. The best thing about this collection of cliches is that it made me want to watch Rocky again.
Planet has an existential problem for one hundred years
Michael Burnham:
Can't you two just fix it?
No? What if we make you stronger?
Nice, problem solved in 15 seconds!
I could critizice a lot more. The usual disappointing script, badly developed characters, pacing that would ruin even a good story, bad acting ... but who actually cares anymore?
This series is trash, and we are only still here to see how much it will ruin the lore for future series.
Definition of a "meh" movie. Good actors, nice characters, nice storyline. But it was never really catchy and sometimes it was just too...stupid? And it had to much dick jokes and sexual innuendos for my taste. I get it, they're supposed to never have fully grown up, but come on? Playing "tag" is one thing, but still being on the joke level of a puberty-hitting 14-old? And they're mostly just lazy jokes, not even funny, creative ones.
The music is good, tho. Can't recommend "Runnin" by "The Pharcyde" enough. And the tagging-screnes itself were OK, too, I guess.
Horrible show. I've watched 6 episodes and I found the show to be very shallow. It's just Brian under NZT solving cases and people being amazed because he can do everything.
If you have any experience in IT don't watch this movie. It's on the level of Independence Day ending.
Isn't it funny how the nazi-brigade thinks anyone in mainstream media gives a flying fuck about their opinions? But, damn, that coming out scene, and the reaction on mars, was a thing of beauty.
That sucks, I should have read the reviews before inflicting that turnip on myself ...
The dialogues were necessarily written by a college student, everything is implausible.
I want a razzie award for Michael b Jordan, he deserves it so much with his mono expression ...
Yet another terrific movie from Clint Eastwood - he's a much better director than actor. All the actors played their part well and the story flows without getting bogged down. 10/10
@Pezberrys @Dontfreakouttt Why are you even on this page if you hate it so much? You do know there's pretty much EVERY other T.V. show on this site? Go to one you enjoy?
Loved Nick Offerman, i didn't knew him well. you could compare this to Stand By Me; its not a masterpiece Stand by Me, but it was the movie this kept reminding me. still, one of 2013´s best.
i just randomly stumbled upon this on netflix earlier this morning, it autoplayed and i didn’t expect myself to like it so much!!! the portrayal, prejudice, and the characters are good so far. :whale:
The fundamental plot could have resulted in a great episode, but most of the potential got wasted.
Stamets & Burnham in their 'emotional' moments become a real burden for the show. Happens too frequently, often for silly reasons and the actors certainly don't show their best performances in such situations. It's painful when the real tragic and drama isn't about events in the script, but the performances.
My favorite episode so far. Yes, I'm one of those strange people who considered "Fly" to be the best episode of Breaking Bad!
I'm impressed by how much story telling and character development they manage to pack into each hour.
And superb acting by "Homer".
After #Picard 1x06 I finally understand that Deanna Troi was really essential in TNG. :thinking:
Jean-Luc seems to struggle to register any emotional distress, even among his familiar entourage and therefore frequently behaves like an insensitive moron.
God bless counselor Troi for informing him all these years!
My feelings about this show in general are still very mixed. But the start was certainly more promising than the recent episodes.
Maybe Jean-Luc can't do space anymore?
I loved the first 3 Bourne movies, so I was inclined to see this new series. It wasn't bad, the action was great in some parts; the plot, while confusing at first, made sense later and was intriguing; the acting was believable. But it just wasn't the same Bourne. Still a good watch though.
His best film yet. Is it exaggerated and manipulative? Yes, it's Michael Moore. What did you expect. However, he always does this to make a point that most Americans are too dense (or blinded by the idea of American exceptionalism) to get. We were once exceptional and he makes that point too. These ideas were originally American ideas. Yes, Europe has a better quality of life and we could too. As someone who has lived both places, but is American, I want us to have a better quality of life. I came back to America because I believed in this country. It's clear from this film that Moore does too.
Okay, this was a bridge episode. But had it to be so very boring? Did any previous Star Trek series ever have boring Mirror Universe episodes?
The only mildly interesting elements were the exchange between Mirror-Saru and Mirror-Georgiou and the other was about this unknown being and its portal. And the latter could have been so much more than just a decent time filler.
That probably wasn't their intention, but despite considering the Mirror Universe crew very unpleasant dull beings, I'd actually have to consider if I'd rather want to see a series about them. After they killed their Michael Burnham ofc.
I really enjoyed this movie. Left me smiling at the end... That is always a good sign.
I watched this movie as a spur of the moment thing. I'd thought it would be another period era romance smut film (which is exactly why I watched it, don't judge), with racial tension thrown in to set it apart. In the end, it became a commentary that applies to modern day, and not just about slavery of colour, but of social standing, spirit and the human race. I had no idea it was based on real lives, which I admit actually made me rate it better.
The costumes were beautiful, acting above average and a few stand out scenes. If you don't usually like period films, then the second half of the film might be more enjoyable for you then the first.
I really don't care anymore which new and yet somehow old and familiar mega crisis Star Trek is throwing at us in their next season. It's just one big bland mess.
And there always is a lack of growth and development in the story. 2x01 was in a pretty much new setting. This episode was in complete new setting and we can already tell that the next also will take place in a new setting, after the time travel.
Same for the characters, they contribute in their limited scope and that's it. No progress, no depth. No reason why you'd like or even just respect any of them.
What a wonderful TV serie, I just love the soundtrack. In ratings this serie will never be number one. You just love it, like I do. But many people will just hate it, I can understand that too. Perhaps the BEST tv serie ever made? NO.... Breaking Bad is still the best tv serie ever made.... no doubt. An other option, when you like too see good tv series, I do also love Chernobyl, what the fuck, it was shoot as a documentary, but it wasn't... very gooooood actors. It's all ready number one on the IMDB Top Rated TV Shows list. I did gave it a ten.
I mostly enjoyed this episode. It actually lays the foundation for some very promising stories in the future.
My only nagging concern is that we've already been there in the past. We had great opportunities for this show to carry the name "Star Trek" with honor. Let's hope that they use their chance this time.
Perfectly mediocre. Scarlett was out of character completely i do not know how she got involved in this type of movie. The only one stand out was Zoe Kravitz
