Inside Out 2 takes pretty much the exact same formula as the original and applies to a tween year, specifically focusing on the impact of anxiety. The novelty of the idea isn't as fresh in this movie, reflected in a lot fewer clever psychology puns and metaphors. In general, the humor doesn't seem to land much, and part of that is that this movie is about anxiety, teenage years, and to some extent, puberty, yet the market for the movie is far more oriented towards younger kids. While I think it could have handled some more emotions, specifically around puberty and being a teenager, I think it manages to capture anxiety pretty well. Even if the innovativeness and humor are not as sharp this time around, the emotional pathos is still fantastic, hitting the right notes and leading into a cathartic message that feels wholesome (albeit a bit too easy). I found this to resonate really well with my own experiences, and it was a compelling movie because of this central theme that is able to iterate so well on the original concept while still exploring another complex emotion. Inside Out might be my favorite Pixar movie, and this doesn't hit all the same highs as that one; however, it's definitely a lot better than a Disney sequel had any right to be.
Good story line. Well acted. Connor is just trying to save his Mum, and then things get complicated as he gets involved with some strange and dangerous characters. Good movie easy watch. :thumbsup_tone1:
Liked it. There are probably some things that could have been done better but liked how it al end up.
Maybe a part two to tight up the loose ends?
I was pleasantly surprised with this. The trailer really didn't do it justice and is the main reason why I didn't watch it the night it dropped. The only reason I gave it a shot was due to the cast. That being said, i rather enjoyed it! Good story with few, if any, gaps. Effects were good, action scenes solid, and the characters believable. Definitely worth the watch!
It's tough times for those with super powers, using them is illegal and the police shoot first ask questions later. Interesting premise and some cool crime underworld elements thrown in the mix.
It's one of those generic movies that works perfectly, even though you know them from memory, it's entertaining, the Amells' acting is well done, the world in which the movie takes place is quite original and the powers sequences looks amazing. I really liked this one.
Sci-fi that's not a big budget, watered down, summer blockbuster (and that also isn't SyFy garbage) is often hard to find. Code 8 fills the niche of "decent sci-fi, decently done" pretty well. It covers some well-worn territory (mutant registration, police state dystopia, heisting, and gang politics), but it does it all well enough and with enough commitment from everyone involved to keep you vested. There's some genre tropes it rides, sure, but it's not so eye-rolling obvious you won't mind. I was generally surprised by Code 8, in a good way, and most sci-fi genre fans should also quite enjoy it.
Pretty simple and classic, but entertaining and efficient. The concept is nothing revolutionary, but still a nice touch to it.
X-Men vibes on the society, obviously, but here the parallel is made between powered people and immigrant workers, rather crudely I would say. They do the job, probably better with their powers, but can only work illegally, are harassed by the cops, and society wants to ban them. The way it's shown, it's like they can only work illegally in construction or become criminals, maybe that's a bit too much.
If apparently some (with money I guess) can work legally, why aren't there mind readers in the police, healers in hospitals, firemen that can control fire, muscle ones in the army, etc, etc. I mean, rich people can have powered kids too, and I'm guessing they're not treated this way. Could have been interesting to see this aspect, though it probably didn't fit in the narrative. Also if there is no work left for powered people because of automation, what about regular people ?
Main story is rather standard, small heists, a bit of action, betrayal between criminals, nothing fancy. I somehow had the whole Nia storyline the second she appears and coughs, so not much originality here either.
The power effects, the drones and robots look good enough, action scenes are well done. Nothing crazy but nothing to complain about.
Honestly, this movie was pretty good. The story and visuals were engaging and there was plenty of action to keep things going. My biggest complaint is really just the ending. There was so much left unexplained and didn't quite make sense. If I were the producer of this, I would've looked at the script and said: "This needs to be a series, not a movie." That way there would be more sufficient character development and truly satisfying ending.
i really enjoyed this movie. stephen and robbie were amazing. the only thing that i didn't love was the ending, felt a bit rushed. was definitely hoping to get a little more explanation there but other than that, awesome movie!!
First of all, its a pretty cool feeling knowing that you helped produce this film on indiegogo (or kickstarter, whichever one it was). I was impressed by how well made it was. It felt like a big budget movie.
Second, the story was great. A few things happened that I didn't expect to.
The only thing that I didn't like was the ending... It needed 5 more minutes to explain what the hell just happened. Connor said he's going to make things right. But nothing happened. He visits his mom's grave. Then what? He's back where he started, minus having a mom?
Did Garrett essentially replace Marcus with that deal?
Did Park not end up having powers? I definitely thought he was going to have powers.
So Nia got to visit her dad in prison. That's not really a happy ending for her, is it?
Maybe I missed something while I was watching...
I’m surprised at the low ratings for this film, I thought it was excellent.
It’s a simple tale, told well.
Lots of action from start to finish, great acting and production etc.
It’s a 90 minute film, but it seemed to be over very quickly; which shows how involved I was in the story.
It’s different, not predictable and I loved the simplicity of the story.
Great film!
This is Cinema. I guess this is what older people were feeling when movies like Star Wars the original trilogy or LOTR were airing. This movie is going to be generational defining and I am glad that I am a fully grown adult with opinions and taste to really see how good this movie is
Director Denis Villeneuve has actually managed to maintain the quality of what I consider to be the almost perfect "Dune" (2021) in this sequel. And I don't even want to start ranking both films; they are clearly on par for me and belong together. While the 2021 film has a stronger beginning, the finale of "Part 2" is much more satisfying. Ultimately, a double feature is worthwhile.
Looking at the second part on its own, my only major criticism is that the opening is a little clunky. In fact, it feels a bit like you're entering the middle of a story (which you are). However, it doesn't take long before you're fully immersed in the world again. This is primarily due to Villeneuve's impeccable sense of style. Whether it's the production design, score, visual effects, costumes, or sound, everything fits together perfectly. I would be very surprised if the film didn't play a major role at the Oscars in 2025.
But the acting is also another highlight. Timothée Chalamet shows once again that he is already a master of his craft. And Zendaya and Javier Bardem are also great in extended roles this time. But the MVP for me is actually Austin Butler, whose Feyd-Rautha is incredibly unsettling.
All in all, "Dune: Part Two" is a complete success. Only viewers who were hoping for a definitive conclusion to the story might be a little disappointed. After all, Frank Herbert's story is far from over. But if the film is successful, which it looks like it will be, then we shouldn't have to wait too long for an adaptation of "Dune Messiah."
what an amazing experience. Those 3 hours just flew by and it ended with me wanting more
BRING ON THE HOLY WARS!!!!
"Lead them to paradise."
So epic! A proper sequel to the masterpiece that is the first one, Dune: Part Two is everything I wanted and more. The scale and the stakes are much bigger. It really benefits from the world-building and character roots previously established in the first and makes everything bloom. The themes (and at times criticisms) on religion and politics felt so refreshing for a sci-fi movie. It's pretty thought-provoking in that sense. The story had me captivated and invested. It still has it's slow moments but the action sequences are perfectly placed and the payoff in the third act is so worth it.
The biggest praise I could give it is the character arcs and evolution. Paul's evolution here is so fascinating, we basically watch a boy become a man. At the beginning of the movie you fear for his life but by the second half he's the one to fear, emanating confidence. Timothée Chalamet absolutely owned it. Austin Butler is the perfect villain, so unpredictable and violent. I love Jessica's character arc but it felt rushed at times, like she changed too much in between some scenes. The Reverend Mother is so badass, i'm always secretly rooting for her for some reason (the "silence" moment was perfection).
I wasn't expecting the amount of action we got, compared to the first there's a lot. The action and set pieces are so memorable. The worm riding scene was the best moment of the entire movie, I felt so alive with all the special effects and the sound design and the vibrations it's like I was riding it myself. Epic third act battle and hand-to-hand knife scene (although it isn't top tier combat compared to a lot of action movies but the editing and camerawork made it look flawless). They did skip some action in the third act that I wanted to see more of though.
God tier cinematography. I thought there was no way it could look better than the first but they somehow managed to make it look even better in this one. Loved the color grading and the way the sand moves, flawless. The most visually stunning sequence was the black and white one introducing Austin Butler's character. Epic sound design.
I keep trying to pick a favorite between Part One and Part Two and I don't think it's going to happen... they're equal. Overall an excellent sequel. Can't wait to see what's in store for Part Three.
It was everything they said it would be and then some! Supreme spectacle with otherworldly intensity. Fan first was an experience I’ll never forget. A film for the ages. Long live the fighters!
Another DC/Marvel superhero venture… have we reached saturation point? Yes. Are they still enjoyable for what they are? Yes. It’s kind of Spider-Man back story meets Iron Man forward story. It has its moments but tries too hard with the comedy angle and they all do that this millennia. The gran being Yoda-esque (the sequels anyone?) by appearing frail then super badass for me was ridiculous, as was Rudy the uncle seamingly super intelligent at hacking and flying aircraft that no one had ever seen before! It’s a DC fluff piece but an enjoyable one at that and the actors do well to sell it. Especially the lead, though it’s hard not to associate him still with his Cobra Kai character. Are all Mexicans living in poverty and need Americans to further their chances in life? OK, we may need our hero to come from humble beginnings but I couldn’t help but think this was a Hollywood/American cliche. That said, it was fun so go see it if you haven’t already.
Yep, it's a comic book movie alright. Ultimately, you know exactly how this one plays out. Acquire powers, backstory, introduction of antagonists, culminating in a large, rock-em-sock-em finale where things explode and heroes punch villains in the face; It's rote but fully expected from this kind of movie. It's stylish with an 80's-nostalgic edge but far from anything original and unique, pulling influence from all of its contemporaries including Iron Man, Spider-Man, Transformers and Green Lantern. What does set it apart however is the direct focus on the family unit, and the cast of characters that make up this dysfunctional troop of Reyes'. For brief moments the movie has a lot of heart, more so than many of its peers in the CBM space so I have to commend it for that. You'll be hard pressed to come out the other side of this movie and not want to know the Reyes family in real life. All in all, it's still exactly what you expect, but if you're a glutton for CBMs and the comfy power fantasy they provide, I don't think you'll be disappointed by Blue Beetle.
Very good movie.
Even thou it looks a lot like a movie done for TV it is fun and ecxiting.
the 2 hours passed in 5 minutes for me.
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This is a lot of fun. It is also a great example of what some of the other Comic Book Super Hero movies have been lacking of late - Heart and Humor. Nana almost stole the whole show. George Lopez was used well here too. His over the top character was a lot of fun to watch.
However, there is one thing that bothered me a bit. Jaime tried so hard to convince Khaji NOT to kill, and yet his family did lots of killing in the final battle. Just saying.
How I rate:
1-3 :heart: = seriously! don't waste your time
4-6 :heart: = you may or may not enjoy this
7-8 :heart: = I expect you will like this too
9-10 :heart: = movies and TV shows I really love!
6.5/10
Good pacing, the suit is genuinely sick and I enjoyed the fights, Blue Beetle is really kind of unique with his powers. VFX work generally is top notch. The only things dragging this movie down is a bland narrative and a boring aesthetic, even with good VFX it doesn't look that interesting. However, I was surprised how the movie doesn't hold back punches when it comes to collateral damage and how it is to hold so much power, and the characters are likable.
I'm tired of superhero movies but this one had just the right amount of cheese. And jokes in two languages!
I actually enjoyed this. It's not a masterpiece of a movie but it was pretty fun. Liked the CGI and action, and laughed here and there with the really, REALLY silly scenes. And it's a good movie to pass the time.
Surprisingly well paced superhero adventure with characters that had good development and funny parts.
Highly entertaining for the most part, thanks to the talented cast and family dynamic. Sarandon's baddie barely registered as a threat, however, so that dragged down my opinion of the film a little.
Nothing groundbreaking, quite predictable, but that doesn't mean it's boring. A lot of action interspersed with a bit of fresh humor thanks to the introduction of Latino culture.
'Blue Beetle' won me over in the end.
I wasn't personally convinced by it for large periods, not that I was finding it anything boring, irritating or anything close to that but I just wasn't really feeling the vibe. However, across the second half of the film I could feel myself gradually becoming more invested in the events onscreen.
Much of the cast match each other in terms of standard, they all try and subsequently produce solid displays. I will say that I really enjoyed George Lopez's performance as Rudy, he brings a lot of life and humour to the film via that role.
Xolo Maridueña is more than decent as the titular character, while Bruna Marquezine makes for a good match alongside Maridueña; even if her character's Kord family portion of the story didn't interest me as much as the Reyes', in that sense the less said about Susan Sarandon the better here - extremely meh, at best.
I very much wouldn't say the filmmakers hit the ball out of the park with this 2023 release, but I can certainly see potential with the character going forward - given they are reportedly planning to continue with him within the DCU. As for this, it's a serviceable superhero watch.
It was okay, i definitely liked that Jaime's family wasn't in the background, and Nana was a fun supprise.
My Score: fine 6/10
