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.
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
what an amazing experience. Those 3 hours just flew by and it ended with me wanting more
BRING ON THE HOLY WARS!!!!
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.
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
Blue Beetle is a typical superhero movie. The storyline is uncomplicated and it's kinda refreshing. In between all the heroic stuff the the touch of family sentiment worked out well. Unlike Marvel movies the humour didn't worked out well.
We can call this movie 'a good family entertainer'.
If 'DCEU' aims to snatch the critical acclaim, it's gonna need something more mature and ripend to perfection.
At a time when superhero movies are getting grief, and DC is soft rebooting the whole universe, what is the expectations for Blue Beetle? I am honestly not sure, but I enjoyed it! It is a smaller scale superhero movie with good humor and action that takes the slight nod over Ant-Man 3 that also came out this year!
Rating: 3/5 - 75% - Worth Watching
Superhero movies are rinse and repeat these days, and like the rest of them Blue Beetle is not without flaws, but it's nice to see a more obscure hero take center stage. This one is definitely more fun than Black Adam, and in my opinion Uncle Rudy is the true star of the show.
Say what you will about this movie but ain’t no way you don’t want to see more of nana and her badassery.
Straightforward story done well. Enjoyed the latin celebration, especially when it was left untranslated.
