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Unless you actually look up abiut timeliness this show can get very confusing as it gives no context thst we are in the past aka flashbacks. Once you realise that then your in for an enjoyable swords and sorcery series, just a shame it's only 8 episodes as a few more episodes would of been welcome. Visually beautiful and Henry cavill is perfect as the witcher, this is a great show to watch during these winter months, weeks or day depending on ur binge watching abiltity.
9
I don't get positive feedback this show is getting here. i watched the first episode, i feel bad for spending 1 hour on this. there's nothing new here. seems to me, they choosed this genre because they knew it would get attention. not to tell a story or say something new.
2
This is the worst programme I have ever seen. No story line; just sex. Its vulgar and awful.
1
If you like Leo's acting, sci-fi, the Matrix and just generally good films, then go and see Inception. A really clever concept, which kept me glued to the screen. I even cried at one point, but I am a big emotional wreck, haha! It's a cracking film with extremely clever special effects. The casting is good and the acting is second to none. I thought it would be more mindbending, as the Matrix was, but it was an easy concept to get my head around, which in turn made it more enjoyable to watch as you could possibly see something along these lines taking place in the future in some form or another... Definitely worth a watch!
7
First 4 episodes are top notch and I am giving it 8 stars as an indian series but just as an indian series it doesnt hold itself against the likes of hannibal, GoT, true detective etc. But yeah it's a good start. Everyone played their character well.saif ali's character is really a dull character considering he's a lead character of the series.
8
It's not the worst movie I've seen by any means. But the even the premise of the plot is kind of lazy and stupid. The movie can't really decide what it wants to be. It wants to be a thriller but it doesn't try to be scary or tense. It wants to be a drama but the characters are barely developed. The pacing is weird. Main character is completely unlikable, which is fine in a GOOD movie, but this movie WANTS you to love Sandra Bullock's character. Don't get me started on the ending. Such an utterly lazy solution to end the plot.
5
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness was an entertaining popcorn movie. While this wasn't the worst movie i've seen this year, there were lots of issues with it. Lets nitpick. First of all, if you are a fan of the actual Marvel Comics, there isn't much to marvel here. Same as all the other MCU flicks this is first and foremost an attempt to grab some cash from normies. But lets go into detail. Shuma Gorath at the beginning came out so well, its a shame he didn't get more screen time. Some of the scenes throughout this movie were awfully flat and unimaginative. Casting is horrible in places. Instead of casting Bruce Campbell as the easter egg, they should have given him the role of Reed Richards. The actual guy who plays Mr. Fantastic absolutely doesn't nail it. The actress who plays the Scarlet Witch isn't sinister enough. And like many other MCU actors she simply lacks the physicality for the role. The CGI throughout the film, especially the magic effects are stale, unimaginative and boring. We've seen these swirling glow effects a million times already in various movies and games. Some of the dialogue as in most MCU movies is just downright cringy. On the bright side it was entertaining to see some of the Sam Raimi Evil Dead cinematography again! But i fee like it would have been nicer if this guy would have actually made a NEW Evil Dead movie instead! So all in all Dr. Strange 2 is mildly entertaining. Not sure if i will be back for part 3. Probably.
4
The first film is great and a veil should be drawn over the very disappointing '3' (when will studios learn that if they want to effectively 'milk' a franchise, they shouldn't skimp on the story and script?!). Whilst there aren't as many laughs in this one c.f. The first - though it still has some great jokes, it's a thing of artistic beauty! Examples include the vapour-trails on Crane's wing-tips during the defence of the Musicians' Village, and the absolutely stunning scene in the foundry where Shen is only seen as a shadow in the smoke and light from the flames. I re-watch this again and again! :o)
10
Greetings again from the darkness. For those movie-goers who believe there is no need for another comic book movie, you now have People's Exhibit A. This is the 5th Marvel film of 2018 (yep, that's a new one every other month!), and it's the first one proving challenging to say much of anything that is positive or complimentary. The packed house at the screening had very few reactions during the movie, and seemed deflated afterwards. It should be noted that this is not a Superhero movie, but rather a film based on the Marvel Comic characters and stories of Todd McFarlane and David Michelinie. Four writers are credited with the screenplay, and it seems they either needed more or fewer. Director Ruben Fleisher (ZOMBIELAND, 2009) apparently worked with what he was given, hoping the stellar cast or the CGI could salvage the project. The always terrific Tom Hardy (Bane in THE DARK KNIGHT RISES) stars as Eddie Brock, a renowned investigative reporter popular for breaking stories of corruption and fraud. Unfortunately, he has a significant lapse in ethics - an unusually forthright comment from Hollywood on today's media. This lapse costs Brock his job, his girlfriend (4 time Oscar nominee Michelle Williams), and any semblance of normalcy. While investigating the unimaginable human-alien experiments of megalomaniac Carlton Drake (Riz Ahmed), Brock takes on the powers of the symbiote (Venom) and spends the rest of the movie either trying to control these powers, sitting back and letting the powers take over, or exchanging frat boy dialogue with the possessive being who picked up all nuances of the English language pretty darn quickly. Venom was last seen in the lackluster SPIDER-MAN 3 and was played by Topher Grace. This time out, Venom is the focus and Spidey is nowhere to be found or mentioned ... at least not until post credits (a terrific animated sequence). The CGI is at times very impressive - reminiscent of something John Carpenter might have ordered. Two sides of the Transamerica Pyramid provide a nice visual, however, the effects are not at all consistent. Far too often ... especially the battle between Venom and Riot ...it's just plain messy (like letting a group of toddlers play with black and gray slime). The film's saving grace could have been the interactions between Mr. Hardy and Ms. Williams, both stellar actors, but the dialogue and situations are so ridiculous that even those scenes don't click. The moments that draw laughter from the audience may or may not have been by design, but there are far too many 'forced comedic moments' that just fall flat. Composer Ludwig Goransson (CREED, BLACK PANTHER) delivers some nice moments with the score, but the Eminem song over the closing credits sounds amateurish. The film is very loud, and not so much lacking direction as it is burdened with too many directions and misfires. A comic book movie's first priority is to be fun, and this one just isn't much of that. Surprisingly, the film is rated PG-13 rather than R, so the excessive violence (and there is plenty) never actually spills a drop of blood. Perhaps the goal was to make a Marvel movie so uninspiring that BLACK PANTHER's Oscar chances would be enhanced. Otherwise, there's no excuse.
4
Do not believe the reviews... This does not come close to an all time great movie. I really question someone that gives this movie a good review it's completely too long and filled with holes, in noway does it come close to connecting any dots. The only reason I went to see this movie is because of the 9.1 rating at the time but my first instinct was correct this movie is not worth watching ever.... Maybe if they shaved 1 hour off but as is... Stay away After watching this movie I felt compelled to open an IMDb account and review my first movie ever because of these reviews that are complete nonsense.
1
Its the old eclectic group of savvy, smarter than anyone else, kids against the evil corporation run by white men story and I couldn't be more bored. I really didn't expect anything else from Spielberg but i had hopes. Don't waste your time unless you can count past two on the gender scale.
3
If only the detective was someone who could really act. Imagine the masterpiece this would be without Messing.
6
I liked only the first 30 minutes or so - the rest is just too... I don't know how to put it, well it's kind of boring most of the time. It's too hyped up. I don't agree with the portrayal of the classes - the rich guys are idiots (how did they become rich), the poor guys are smart and cunning (why are they poor then?) and then we get the "big reveal moment" in the movie and from then on it just dies out. There's something not right with the film, I just can't put my finger on in. Intelectually speaking, the film discusses the classic societal and class problems. It's like the "Malevich Square", there will be a million different interpretations to it's meaning. I don't know if the director intended for it to be anything deep and to have many different layers - but anyone is free to make his own judgement. I didn't like the ending, it's got the classical blood thirsty ending that so many asian movies have that it's almost cliche. In the end I think it's overrated, this is a solid 5, it's watchable but that's it for me.
5
Huh? Why make a movie like this? What's the purpose?
6
I loved this anime, the intelligence of the MC is surreal, all so wellcalculated, nice cliffhangers, and the author really knows how to do the kishotenketsu story structure. Also, I really liked the opening.
10
Overhyped is not even the right word. fake reviews and fake ratings on essentialy very mediocre movie. there is absolutly nothing special about this movie. Two-dimentional charecters,no stand out action, but main problem is lazy wrighting! Why would you make it if you have almost nothing to say, and not even contrabuting anything to Infinity Stones story. We would be much better off with Fury solo movie.
4
Although I enjoy their movies, Im not the biggest fan of the Coen brothers myself but Fargo is a just an amazing picture from them. From the way the characters are introduced to the way the plot develops to the great acting of all actors involved, this movie delivers a great 1h30 (just a little over that) piece of entertainment. It is the kind of movie that from the beginning will catch your attention and wont let go until the credits start rolling on the screen. Frances Mcdormand (won an oscar for her role), Steve Buscemi and William Macy are specially good in their respective roles. The writing and directing from the Coen brothers is exceptional and deserved all the awards and nominations, in my opinion it should have won not only best writing but best picture as well. If you like thrillers about crime this is a must watch, do not miss it.
9
Most super hero's are not something you can compare with yourself. But this guy just stays like a normal human, being himself.
9
This is like an over the hill version of Twilght. Romance is very much the focus, which was a turn off for me. The usual creepy crawlies appear, witches, vampires, demons, and I don't doubt other human critters will materialize before this show is over. The story concerns a younger witch and an older vampire finding romance while searching for a magic book they both think will solve all their problems. Matthew Goode plays the vampire. He's as piss elegant and tortured as any reader of Harlequin romances could want. Teresa Palmer is rather dull as the lead witch, but maybe she is channeling Kristin Stewart's performances in the Twilight series. Lindsay Duncan, Owen Teale and. James Purefoy manage to bring life to their characters and the show, but most of the other characters are forgettable. Season 1 was much better than season 2, with more interest and action. Season 2 starts out very slow. You can pretty much skip the first 4 episodes and not miss anything. In episode 5, things pick up. Most of the sets this season are very dark, so you may need to adjust the brightness on your TV. And beware that a lot of the dialogue and scenes are pretty corny and unconvincing. So, overall, a good show for those who like romance with supernatural aspects, but not if you're looking for something packed with action.
6
AMERICAN FICTION is a newly released dramedy based on the book ERASURE, written by Percival Everett back in 2001. I loved this movie. It actually has two main focuses. One is about black literary professor and author Thelonious "Monk" Ellison (Jeffery Wright), who is trying to get his latest book published. Frustrated and tired of how society only seems to praise "black books" that focus on negative stereotypes, he writes a book that does exactly that, as a joke. Let's just say the joke goes very far. The other focus is on Monk's family life. Coming home after being somewhat estranged, he is immediately drawn into drama. First time director Cord Jefferson expertly weaves these two focuses together to make a cohesive, satirical, relatable, and thought-provoking story that is absolutely fantastic to watch. It perfectly blends humour with some deep emotions, which is most often a tightrope walk. He brought out great performances across the board: Jeffery Wright, Tracee Ellis Ross, Sterling K. Brown, Issa Rae, Leslie Uggams, and more. This is one of the smartest comedies I've ever seen, and it makes me want to read the book. It would be ironic if the book was on some "Banned book" list somewhere. This movie has already garnered a few Golden Globe nominations, and I won't be surprised if it gets a few Oscar nominations too. I wish AMERICAN FICTION was shown at more movie theaters, but it should be coming to Amazon Prime later down the road. After all the movies I saw in this past year, this one just might break my top ten.
9
When Marvel announced their release schedules for Phase IV, particularly the list of Mini-series/TV shows that are to come; speaking for myself, I was more thrilled about Loki than anything else. As I always believed, his side of the story deserves to be told. I usually prefer Binge-watching an entire series at one go. However, I did make an exception here. The reason? Well, I couldn't wait any longer! :-D Episode 1 (June 9, 2021) Glorious Purpose:- RATING: 4/5 The Show opens on a relatively slower note. We got introduced to this exciting concept of Time Variance Authority (TVA); a strange but commanding coalescence of authoritative people (Time-Keepers) who take drastic measures to sustain 'The flow of time'. Sounds enticing right? I can only hope that it doesn't lose its credibility in the coming weeks! On a side note, Tom Hiddleston as Loki is simply immaculate. With his witty & vicious deportment; he sure packs a punch! Anyway, how's that for an ending hook? Two Lokis? Quite intriguing. Isn't it? Episode 2 (June 16, 2021) The Variant:- RATING: 5/5 Staggering Visuals, Terrific Dialogues, and a scintillating piece of background Score make it a clearly perceptible improvement from its previous outing. As the mystery surrounding the 'Variant's unswerving desire deepens, things get even more titillating! I also love how this dynamic affiliation between Loki & Agent Mobius is being handled. And is that feminine counterpart of Loki? What is her true purpose? Creation of Multiverse? Alternative Timelines? Begs a lot of questions! Episode 3 (June 23, 2021) Lamentis:- RATING: 3.5/5 Why is it that every time a series reaches its midway point, they always show the tendency of running out of steam? Following a phenomenal second episode, I was hopeful of getting another crowning stroke! Alas! That isn't the case. Albeit, we get comparatively more Action this time, and frankly, I couldn't be more glad about that. However, the conversations between Loki & Sylvie felt a little bit dreary and tedious in nature. And guess what? There's not even a single scene featuring Agent Mobius aka Owen Wilson! And I have no idea why! Episode 4 (June 30, 2021) The Nexus Event:- RATING: 4/5 A much-needed improvisation over the preceding entry. Nevertheless, it's still not quite up to the mark, I'm afraid! This had an abundance of twists, turns & shocking discoveries. And I'm gonna be honest here and admit that I am emotionally overwhelmed at this point. There was a lot going, perhaps that is why it appears to be a bit overburdened. I do understand the insistence though. All these developments would eventually lead us to the conclusive finale. With only two episodes remaining; they didn't have much of a choice left! By the way, how's that for a cliffhanger? Bamboozled eh? So am I! Episode 5 (July 7, 2021) Journey Into Mystery:- RATING: 4.5/5 Before I say anything else, let us take a moment and be appreciative of the wondrous work done by the whole crew. What a marvelous display; nothing less than a phantasmagorical adventure for us, the fans! Compelling Visuals, Incredible Character moments, Sensational Background Score; you're getting everything and more. And the sparkling chemistry between Loki & Sylvie is the cherry on top! The only nitpick however would be its shortened runtime. On a side note, all the variants of Loki fighting and double-crossing each other in succession; it was so hilarious! Episode 6 (July 14, 2021) For All Time Always:- RATING: 4/5 I totally understand the greater value this specific episode holds for the forthcoming projects of Marvel but following such a dramatic build-up earlier; I'm a little disappointed, a tiny bit. Although, I do acknowledge all these substantial conversations regarding the multiverse, multiple timelines, and the impending doom that awaits. Some captivating disclosures, that mustn't be unheeded; as they will shape and form the entirety of MCU's Phase IV. **P. S. Jonathan Majors was excellent, period. So that was it eh? One and a half month's expedition has finally come to an end. What do I feel? I think they really did well this time. With astonishing Art Direction, a compelling Score, and some terrific character portrayals; I'm sure, this will be treasured by many. Not to mention; that I, myself had more fun compare to WandaVision & TFATWS. And now I am already aching for the next season (Yeah, you heard it right; this is not the end, it's only the beginning).
8
It started very well but, by the end of season one, I find my suspension of disbelief tested beyond its limits. Inept forensic investigators, psychiatrists and psychologists with the corniest "movie psychology" dialogue, hospitals with no CCTV, doctors all-too-ready to collude to lie to patients at the risk of their health (but really to keep the plot moving forward) and the most over-the-top (and frequently unfeasible) murders see each episode descend further into silliness. The dialogue in general seems 90% exposition to the audience, and there are many other extremely unsubtle filmic devices used in ways that are so repetitive, each episode becomes frustratingly predictable. And, to cap it off, yet another outdated (even for 2013) unrealistic and thoroughly unhelpful depiction of Autistic Spectrum Disorder (which I am personally diagnosed with) just makes this series too hard to continue; I will likely just read the synopses to see how it plays out.
6
This movies ok. The ending is a bit of a surprise but also where the wheels fall off. It's like they lost funding and tried to wrap it up very quick. Also the acting isn't great like everyone claims, no one will be winning any Oscars. However, this movie is sitting at rating of 7.9 which is higher then a quiet place and hereditary, two top horror/thrillers from 2018. It's sad you can't trust IMDb for recommendations.
4
Lack of action and null storyline, good special effects and image.
5
They really need to learn from the comics. In the comic capt.America was their leader, and when they attacked they had a strategy. In the movies they simply run head first into everything, and hope it will be okay. There's also way too much of :Oh lets stop and look at the pretty lights.when everything is about to go to hell,they constantly have this moments when they pause and look amazed at something.They are super heroes for Christ sake,get with the program. Don't just stand there save the world or what ever. They fight like a bunch of amateurs and that bore me tremendously. Why can't they give these super heroes brain instead of just brawn. It gets so mind numbing stupid all the time. The whole Ultron thing was a nice touch but not enough to save it. ********Spoiler******************spoilers***********spoilers Why are there so little hulk time? It seem like the main focus is to sell action figures of Thor and capt America.Cause they and Iron man is getting all the screen time. And what was the whole thing about them socializing at parties like a bunch of fraternity kids.Even the actors looked uncomfortable with that scene,and it really wasn't needed. The deal with showing that hawkeye had a family? Was it suppose to show depth to his character? That scene really went nowhere I for one never really cared what the superheroes were doing in their spare time,when they are not saving the world. When did Black widow and hulk become a couple? The romance there really came out of the blue,with no explanation whatsoever. When did this start to happen? certainly not in the previous movies. I also found it stupid that they were all forgive and forget with tony stark afterwards,even though it was his faulty creation that nearly destroyed the human kind. The effects are great by all means you feel like you are there.But it can't save the whole concept,not for me anyway. Maybe the problem is I'm not in the target age for buying avengers merchandise.
4
1. Things to forget: forget everything about "Knives out sequel", "Agatha Christie", "Whodunit", "Crime-thriller-comedy-whatever", "Solving puzzle", "Fun"... 2. Things to focus on: Focus on "LinkedIn posts where someone with no skills and with fake-bought education-degree tries to convince the rest of the world that something disruptive happened", "people that teach others about the things they did not have their own -skin in the game-, but they have strong message and good storytelling" , "people that teach others how to become successful/rich/mindful, but their own success is based only on their story how to become successful/rich/mindful", "Every content that contains -ChatGPT-, -Next Big Thing-, -Two years ago I had no job and now I am CEO of something you didn't hear about...-", "45 second recipes videos where all fruit/vegetables preparation jobs are not included, but all blender/food processor cleaning is done in the second"... 3. If your transition from "work hard" into "work smart" ended in "I want something for nothing", maybe this movie will not be pleasant enough for you.
10
I watched this film last night, and I can say, I expected more from the movie nominated for Oscar award,and the movie with high marks. It is in a way different from other romantic comedies but, I think the director lost himself somewhere between drama and comedy. Neither of them was successful. It reminds me of some other movies in some scenes, like Hangover, or similar movies. The actors are also nothing special, De Niro, already seen in Analyze This....The atmosphere of the film is all the time funny but the theme is pretty serious. It doesn't deserve the marks it has. We don't see why the protagonist has so many problems with rage and violence. His wife and her behavior is the cause but not the reason for all the trouble.
5
Lady GaGa should have watched the 1937 and 1954 versions to understand that she is not an actress and should have had a lot more respect for the role she played. Pathetic trite boring.
4
I have to admit that part of my problem with Iron Man 3 is the fact that a neighbor gave me a bad bootleg to review the film. The sound quality was terrible. Still I have to say that the Iron Man franchise seems to be getting a bit rusty. Robert Downey, Jr. is clearly enjoying playing Tony Stark and his super hero persona Iron Man to the hilt. If the money's right and the box office good, no doubt we'll see him again. As no doubt we will girl Friday Pepper Potts, known in the real world as Gwyneth Paltrow. The world of Howard Hughes like industrialist Tony Stark comes crashing around him as a new villain known as the Mandarin does a Pearl Harbor like attack on the home base and Downey barely escapes with his life. No superpowers for the moment, Downey has to resort to wit and wile to stay alive to rescue Paltrow and the President of the United States who looks nothing like Barack Obama. As for the acting Ben Kingsley is hamming it up to beat the band. His performance would win the hog contest at any county fair. But his role isn't exactly Gandhi here. Shades of Fu Manchu in his Mandarin performance. Iron Man 3 is strictly for those of all ages who like comic books.
4
What a fantastic film. It Made us laugh, cry and cheer for the Jhund. Sr Bachchan is simply mind-blowing with his performance. He recognised treasure in the trash, and I absolutely loved the Climax sequence.
10
I do respect the effort that filmmakers have put into making a believable pandemic scenario. Unfortunately the story plods along and the characters appear uninspired. The movie seems to be going through the motions. No action, no nuanced story telling and no excitement. A shame considering how accurately this movie of portrays our current Corvid 19 pandemic nine years before it actually happened. I usually love a plot and dialogue driven drama but they needed to add some entertainment and characters that we care about. Don't expect to be hanging by the edge of your seat.
3
For real, who is this movie for!? It's not for newcomers, since it adds elements from the Harry Potter movies that would confuse someone who's never seen those films. It's not for fans, since it doesn't add too much to the story. Not to mention, the "plot" is so forgettable that I keep forgetting what the movie is about. This was not worth 2 hours.
2
As Harry races against time and evil to destroy the Horcruxes, he uncovers the existence of three most powerful objects in the wizarding world: the Deathly Hallows. I think this film was strong and David Yates did a great job with it, perhaps even better than Guillermo del Toro would have. The return of Dobby is awesome (he is now my favorite character) and the torture scene with Hermione is epic (although cut for the film, I hope to see an extending version some day). The plot is really coming together now, and while there are some things that are not completely clear (I did not read the books), I think I am ready for the final installment.
8
Didn't think it was that good. They rip off most of A New Hope. Someone needs to do a mash up of this and episode 4. Not to mention how much they just riff off the original.
4
Good Universe! It is disturbing how this trash, this PG trash have so many big ratings! The movie have so many violent scenes but no blood, gore, no broken bones, no nothing! They make this crap for kids and dumb adults! It is unrealistic at maximum level! At least of they put some blood on it, for f sake! 2 for the Ryan Reynolds who delivers some good comedy, that's all!
2
Growing up watching the original series was cool; Lost in Space 2018, is a good remake. It is relevant, the characters are further developed and better suited for their voyage in space. Maureen is billiant; I love her beatiful mind! John is a Marine who has spent far too long away from home fighting battles, rather than facing his own battles at home; Penny is smart and witty; Judy is such a daredevil; and Will is the heart of the family. The Robot, so future forward and realistic; love to hear it say; "Danger Will Robinson." Dr. Smith; always the conniving, scheme artist. Well done Netflix!
8
Didn't know Dakha was full of scummy drug lords but it seems its true as recent news reports suggest. Action scenes were great, intense and bloody. Characters well not quite the same love for Denzel in Man of Fire but they were fairly developed. Not sure I approve of the kid being thrown of balcony by that fat sh7t but hey ho. Overall very watchable but doesn't paint Dahka in any class at all depsite other reviewers saying it is not faithful. I think I'll visit India instead.
7
Avengers: Age of Ultron is the official start to the summer blockbuster season. And what a start it is. Undoubtedly one of the most hyped movies of the year, it had a lot to deliver, especially after the amazing trailer we saw and all the awesome footage, we were in for a treat. Or at least we hoped so. Or at least I hoped so. Well, from the rating I gave it, you would probably think that I certainly enjoyed it. And I really did, actually, I had a lot of fun with it. But fun is not the only thing I look for in a movie. A movie can be fun in a lot of different ways. This movie did it with its great and vivid action scenes, the dynamic CGI, the snarky and smart dialog, and a compelling although rushed villain. But other than that, I felt something was missing. The first Avengers benefited from a more organized story, the characters had more interaction, and there was more of a conflict, which fleshed the characters out even more (that and that every hero had his own movie) and of course our favorite villain, Loki. Although I gave the first Avengers the same rating, I do think Age of Ultron is a bit of a letdown. There is not really a story with a lot of surprises, just a string of events that lead to another. This is not really something new in a Marvel movie. We always have the same pattern of a story. A villain that has an evil plan and needs to be stopped. This is not a problem as long as the movie keeps the viewer invested with other points. Here, the only thing it has going for other than seeing our heroes interact, is one action scene after another that all feel kind of the same. In fact, the action is so bloated and loud, that it was exhausting and boring after a while. Ultrons robot army was just not exciting as a menace at all, they felt weak and useless and not like a threat to the Avengers. The love story between Black Widow and Bruce Banner was something that felt way too forced and out of place. At some point people chuckled because the dialog felt like it was something out of a soap opera. I really hope they improve their character arcs in the following movies. By now you probably have already seen the movie and made up your mind. As for me, I expected more of a darker and grounded movie that didn't need to feel like every other superhero movie we've seen before. The hype for these movies to me, is very questionable. I'm still looking forward what this series has to offer in the following years, just please, change the formula.
3
Very bizarre, but deep, funny and surprisingly good. I really enjoyed it.
9
I'll address what I consider is excellent about this movie before I share my criticisms. I do not consider this film bad, I am simply addressing these critcisms as they aren't pointed out much. The characters in this film feel very real, and the overall conflict is quite compelling, to put it mildly. Zemo is a fantastic antagonist; it feels unique from your typical superhero movie and is quite realistic by MCU standards. There are, however, two aspects of this movie which I don't enjoy. 1. The Humor. The humor in this movie is unbelievably terrible, especially in the airport scene. It seems like it was written for young children, but a small child wouldn't really appreciate this film as much as other Marvel films. 2. The Sudden Action Scenes. The action sequences in this film are definitely entertaining, but at times they seem to happen only to keep the kids watching from getting bored. Overall, if you are knowledgeable enough with the Avengers and everything else, I still recommend seeing this movie.
8
The CGI and writing is equivalent to the tv series Legend of the Seeker but without the humor. The main characters Geralt, Yennefer, and Ciri are well cast and the acting was solid. Unfortunately, the writers gave them very little dialogue to work with. The storyline was weak and the special effects looked like second year college level. The main characters are the only draw here. The secondary characters are B level. Think Hercules and Xena. I continued to watch because of Geralt and Yennefer. Everything else was weak. I wouldn't mind seeing where they take this series if they fire the writing staff and special effects crew. Don't try and compare this to Game of Thrones, it's not in the same league. It's like Dragonheart, Legend of the Seeker, and Xena quality. Henry Cavill was wasted on this show. His performance with better source material would have been something special. Oh, well. If you can get through the first 3 episodes the rest become less forced. But the writing, dialogue and effects stay consistently lacking.
7
Couldn't find anything good but action. Moreover, a country was presented quite well, in a wrong way!!! It's not about the places actually. It's about the minimum authenticity of cultural elements that a film must follow. And who are ignoring this fact I believe they also praise movies where their countries are portrayed in a wrong way. Also, so many elements and details regarding Dhaka was this much incorrect that psychologically people who know Dhaka couldn't like it. But see the irony, whole the film was about a city in the background!!!! And that background is incorrect. So, if the target was just to promote good action and make profits then yah, you have done it. Otherwise as a movie, thumbs down! Anyway, if the shoot was taken place in Wakanda, still not worth of higher rates because the plot is about nothing. Just action. Vandalism!
2
It is very thoughtful, sometimes deep and revolutionary. Season 4 is so bad, some episodes are disgusting like the first of season1 , some others have a good point and idea but too long and overstretched incidents like the second. Many episodes can blow your mind and make you reconsider stuff in your life.
8
Ok movie but the funny sketches are just not funny. Entertaining overall.
6
when i first heard of the show i had almost no interest in the show when it got released. But when people were talking about the show's second season i decided that since everyone was talking about it why not join them and i'm very glad that i made this decision. it has a great story, appreciate the pop culture references and the practical effects on the monster, also i loved the acting that was put into the child actors, i mean one of the child actors Finn Wolfhard is going to be in Stephen King's IT movie. But what i think this show is a game changer to the science fiction genre of TV
9
Just because you wanted a action film and you have to grab the market of india,you shouldn't disrespect Bangladesh and the way they represented Bangladesh in this movie is hilarious.Yes,Bangladesh is not a counary of terrorist and we are not that poor and weak.
1
5 out of 5 stars. Let There be Carnage is a great superhero film which is better than the first. The story follows Cletus/Carnage (Woody Harrelson) who escapes prison along with Shrieker (Naomi Harris) and causing mayhem. Venom/ Eddie (Tom Hardy) having to stop them before they go after him. The story is what you expect for this film. Continuing with Eddie and Venom being that bickering buddy couple. Sharing the same body. Sharing there perspectives and arguing during the situations. Even at one point they have a fight of trying to attack each other. When chaos is happening with Carnage. Who is menacing. They have to work together to stop it. The action is awesome. Carnage escape in prison is insane. The climatic fight between Carnage and Venom is a non stop thrill ride. The visual effects are amazing. The cast ensemble is perfect. Tom Hardy great as always. Woody Harrelson and Naomi Harris are fantastic. With a shorter run time. The film does waste no time with a fast paced direction. There is a mid credit scene that everyone will have a reaction too for a hint where Venom can go next.
10
Just awesome... I am fully entertained!!!! I have to write more for the sake of IMDB's "No short Review". But truly a fun movie .
9
This film, if your a marvel buff, is up there at the top, when it comes to bringing the entertainment factor. From the cinematography to the copious amounts of fight scenes, this film puts Captain America in more challenging situations. If you didn't like the first one, don't let that put you off this gripping roller coaster. Chris Evans gives a solid performance as the Captain along with Scarlet as the Black Widow, where this time she has more fight scenes and you see more of the role she plays at S.H.E.I.L.D. Also you see more into S.H.E.I.L.D operations, than you did in the Avengers movie. On top of the relationship between Captain America and The Winter Soldier their are more villains that put S.H.E.I.L.D at risk and gives Nick Fury a lot to think about. Fury yet again bring the likability factor, I mean of course it does Samuel L Jackson. Great film, Great spectacle and a joy to watch! Must See
9
Anti Russian propaganda at its worst. Acting was simply terrible. The ending so predictable
1
I love supernatural shows/movies/books and some British TV, so I was interested when I heard about this. I have heard of the book though, but haven't read it. Only 8 episodes for S1 and was excited that Alex Kingston is in it. I have seen her in ER and on Arrow, but my favorite character is River Song. I hope this show keeps going. It is a little slow, but some shows are like that when characters are introduced and need to build up the story.
8
I've watched it, and I'll never watch it again. Perhaps if I watched it in 3D I'd be impressed like most people but I find this movie shallow, two dimensional, even a little trashy. Believe if it weren't for A listers and big budget and special effects this movie would be just a blip. Acting is actually great, but story, dialogue, message of the whole movie is really weak. Also there are a lot of unconvincible, trashy things that I'd rate this movie watchable and 7 only if real astronaut explained it to me as believable. Strictly subjective, everything but acting was weak, story is shallow and quite stupid, survival, getting over lost. It's just a big fancy shiny wrap with two great actors doing their best and bow on it. Nothing more to it.
6
Awesomeness in the way I love movies!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
6
I'll start by mentioning I'm a action movie fan and I enjoyed the first two John Wick movies. This movie starts off with a lame fight scene and the same lame drawn out, unrealistic fight scenes don't end for the entire movie. There is no substance to the movie and barely any story or motive for John Wick. I'm amazed at the high rating this movie has, but this movie definitely doesn't deserve anything more than a 2/10
2
I've just seen the movie and it was fun but didn't moved me. The movie is about homesickness and not much more. It is a bit predictable and nothing much happens, but maybe that was the directors intention: to present just a bit of the characters' lives, without a very deep analysis. The best of all were the actors. More than half of the merit is theirs, especially if they, as I've read, improvised some of the dialogues. I also liked some scenes very much, but a sum of beautiful scenes is not necessarily a beautiful movie. "Lost in translation" reminded me a lot of Doris Dörrie's "Erleuchtung garantiert" (Enlightenment Guaranteed) in many aspects (first of all, the setting, and the general feeling, too). The problem is that Dörrie's film was made in 2000, and the story is so much better than "Lost in translation". At least for me, this movie arrived too late. If you enjoyed Coppola's one, try the other one, even if you find it too similar, and you'll see it's far more complex and fresh. My impression, with all due respect, is that Sofia Coppola can afford to make movies because of her last name. I'm not sure that people would be thrilled about her movies if she weren't Francis Ford Coppola's relative. In my opinion, if I think of "Virgin suicides" (movie that, BTW, I hate, it bored me to death; I didn't get it at all), she is making progress: this is a richer movie, with more flavored dialogues and more round characters. But I don't know if that is enough to win awards. But she is young. Maybe, with time, she'll come to make the sort of movies at least I love.
6
I'm really at a loss these days. What's considered amazing cinematic excellence is escaping me. I get it I get it....wow what a craaaaaazy idea to do a 50s style sitcom thing that in ABSOLUTELY NO WAY WHATSOEVER adds to the story or even insinuates why on earth they'd allow these pretty damn good actors to act in a way that takes away from their actual abilities. Aaaaaaamazing 🙄 Remind you of anything? Where something good was seemingly purposely and utterly decimated by smashing it into a decade it should never have been in....? Wonder Woman 1984 for the win? Anyone..........anyone.....? Again.....I'll give it time and maybe another episode or two, but so far this is unwatchable. Period. It's hack. It's not interesting. Couldn't be less compelling if it tried. The writing, the acting, the directing, even the casting is abysmal. This show is the epitome of nowadays. Pointless, going nowhere, poorly thought out, terribly executed and god awfully boring. If you're on the fence on this one....stay on your property. Ugh this is bad.
3
I almost didn't continue after watching the first three episodes. I was a bit bummed out after such great ratings. But, you need to stick around a little longer before you can judge this show. I love the plot twist and all episodes after episode 3. Unfortunately I thought the final plot wasn't very satisfactory. Still overall an over evarage entertaining and original show though. Nothing like groundhog day.
8
If I had to describe this film in one word...it would be garbage. It is messy, takes incredible Marvel characters and forever destroys them, and totally squanders the vast multiverse of opportunities available. It seems my hopes for a good capture of the multiverse after Loki were smashed against the rocks. And that is the real horror in this movie. It seems that DC have finally found the one place they can beat Marvel hands down and that is in their handling of the multiverse and the awesome possibilities it brings. My only highlight was the extended cameo scene. At least Eternals is no longer the worst Marvel film!
2
Not sure why people have rated this low? This was a lot of fun to watch and the action scenes are pretty amazing. Love the single shot for 11 minutes that was badass!! Looks like they used little CGI and had a lot of original effects. Great scenes and Chris's acting make this a great movie. I give it a 7 out of 10
7
I'm trying very hard to be fair here. Given my high expectations and all the praise, it's hard not to bite back. So I'll temper my initial review ("Sitting through Inception was more disappointing and more frustrating than discovering my first girlfriend was cheating on me") with this one: "Inception buried everything that I might have loved about it 10 feet under things that were terrible." What I hoped for: Dreaming as an exploration of character, plumbing the depths of people's imagination to discover their secrets and find out who they truly are. Dreaming as journey through fantasy: impossible landscapes, surreal physics. Something that might exist at the intersection of The Matrix, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, and August Strindberg's A Dream Play. And I trusted Nolan to deliver. In Memento and The Prestige, he gave himself a unique set of rules for telling a story and used them magnificently. In his Batman films, he found humanity amid tense action and explored deeper themes than you usually expect from a franchise blockbuster. What we got: Exposition, exposition, exposition, bad action, bad action, bad action, wisps of story (and mostly the wrong story). Oh, and a lot of decently talented actors who never stopped being decently talented actors to become their characters (by my count, only two people had any motivation for their actions). I've been asleep before so I didn't expect to need a primer on dreaming. But no, movie dreaming is full of rules. Roughly the first hour of Inception is dedicated to cataloging these: what happens when you die, how much time passes while you dream (mind you it changes when you have a dream inside a dream), differences between imagined and remembered places, the types of sedatives you need, how you know you're asleep, etc etc etc. This becomes especially frustrating because many of the dream physics are quickly superseded by different dream physics. For instance, we're first told one thing happens when you die in a dream (which is important to establish a character's motivation), but then later we're told something else entirely will happen (because the movie would have had even less sense of danger if dying wasn't bad for our protagonists). Not only that, but some of these dream rules are nothing but Chekhovian peashooters- existing only to set up a single action later in the film. To be completely fair, bits of this exposition take place against the backdrop of a gorgeous and surreal dreamscape (one of only two moments where dreaming feels magical). Where was that sense of surreal dream non-reality distinctly lacking? The action sequences, which account for another hour of the movie. There are two ways, in my estimation, to make action scenes exciting. The first one requires you to make the audience genuinely uncertain whether the protagonists can prevail. This is no easy task. Usually, it necessitates breaking narrative conventions so your audience can't figure out the plot points in advance. If we're at the one hour mark and a couple armed goons pop up, then you've got to work damn hard to convince me they can actually hurt the protagonist. Maybe you had a different experience with Inception, but I never held my breath when the guns came out. The second way to make action scenes worthwhile is to make the action itself so damn fun or engrossing that the audience doesn't care if it can predict the ending. I know Bruce Lee is going to win his fight, but I'll watch it for the choreography. I've seen Wesley outfence Inigo a dozen times, but the quips could fuel dozens more viewings. There's no question that Axe Cop is going to kill the bad guys, but did I expect him to do it by hurling a baby with a unicorn horn? No. No I did not. This is one of the failures of Inception for me. There's so much combat, but it all devolves into tired clichés (with the notable exception of some of Gordon-Levitt's scenes- the only other moment where I experienced anything dream-like). I always felt that the writers failed to exploit the infinite creative possibility available to characters like Neo and Hal Jordan, but dodging bullets and firing green blobs seems downright inspired next to Nolan's dream goons with their AK-47s. So one hour of exposition, one hour of bad action, what's left? Half an hour of story or, rather, two stories. One story is about a business man wanting to steal from another business man in a convoluted way. Or something. I didn't care because the business men lacked any motivation and they kept getting in the way of what should have been the only story: unraveling Cobb's secrets. What might have been: I've hated movies before and I'm not normally inclined to write reviews for them. So what's different here? Well, it's frustration that this could have been amazing when it was truly awful. The premise has legs- sturdy, exciting legs. Dreaming is often a magical experience. Lucid dreaming, when it happens, is even more magical, giving your rational brain the freedom to play in an irrational world. Lucid dreamers sharing a dream? Fantastic. Lucid dreamers trespassing in dreams with weaponized imaginations? I don't know how you could ruin that premise. And there was the kernel of something good in there- not just hallway good, but really damn good. I cared about Cobb's story. I wanted to watch Cobb's story. Unfortunately, two hours and fifteen minutes of terrible movie got in the way of Cobb's story.
2
In Barbieland, Stereotypical Barbie, played by Margot Robbie, experiences changes both mentally and physically, much to the surprise of the other Barbies. To find the answers she is looking for, Stereotypical Barbie must venture out into the real world, accompanied by her Ken, played by Ryan Gosling. On the plus side, the production design is striking. Barbieland is visually interesting, managing to feel fake, but lived in at the same time. The actors seem to have fun in the roles they are playing, Ryan Gosling's Ken being a stand out, making the best of the material he has. Margot Robbie also fulfills the role at playing a believable Barbie. Unfortunately, the overall execution of the film was disappointing. Most of the humor didn't land for me, though it did have its moments. Then there is the mixed messaging regarding gender roles. The film clearly states what it is trying to say (not subtle at all), but at the same time, undermines it through poor writing and characterization. Likewise, other attempts for the story to get deep end up falling flat by getting in its own way. While Barbie has its moments, it ends up getting held back by poorly executed ideas. Final verdict: 5/10.
5
With all the latest state of art technologies & a brief support from Indian Army, they have put forth an extremely admirable work in this movie. They have made it in the most possible realistic way. Not the usual bollywood drama, this movie is all about patriotism & seriousness. The direction is superb. Whole cast has done their work very precisely. It really shows the success of team work. A real tribute to all the martyrs & soldiers of India. Kudos to whole crew behind this marvellous piece of art. There are instances where you get real goosebumps, when you feel the pain & emotions & also the rage & anger the enemies. There is nothing but stand up & clap for this movie. Jai Hind.
10
THE FABELMANS, while not living up to the advertising hype, is still a captivating coming-of-age drama set during the post-World War II era. Based loosely on Steven Spielberg's adolescence, it follows the story of Sammy Fabelman, an aspiring young filmmaker who discovers a family secret and is forced to confront difficult truths about his past. The film features excellent performances from its cast, particularly from its young lead, Gabriel LaBelle, who brings a nuanced vulnerability to the role, and Michelle Williams who is brilliant as Sammy's confused mother. The cinematography is stunning, bringing an ethereal beauty to its scenes that transport viewers into another time. The movie also features captivating music from the era, tying in with the film's overall theme of nostalgia and remembrance. The intricate set design and cinematography also help to paint an effective picture of life in 1950s Arizona. The Fabelmans is far from perfect due to its almost too-glossy look and the feeling that it doesn't dig deep enough, but it succeeds due to its strong performances and smart storytelling. It's a film that offers an inspiring glimpse into the power of film and its ability to help people confront difficult truths. Overall, I found it enjoyable and thought-provoking, and it left me feeling a little wiser for the experience.
7
STAR RATING: ***** Saturday Night **** Friday Night *** Friday Morning ** Sunday Night * Monday Morning SEASON ONE In a world where the identities of prominent superheroes are known to the public, with their own marketing teams and PR representatives, behind the scenes many are not as scrupulous and heroic as they portray themselves to be. Homelander (Antony Starr) tries to portray himself as a virtuous Captain America type, but is arrogant and immoral behind the scenes, with more than a few dark skeletons in his closet. The brash A-Train (Jessie T. Usher) is reckless and ends up killing the girlfriend of young Hughie Campbell (Jack Quaid) right after he proposes to her. This sets him on a course for revenge, when he teams up with the gruff Australian Billy Butcher (Karl Urban) who has his own score to settle. Meanwhile, the young, beautiful Annie January/Starlight (Erin Moriarty) becomes disillusioned at the murky world the people she looked up to inhabit. The superhero craze, which began in the early 00s and shows no signs of letting up, has morphed from something aimed at the pre-teen crowd, to something grown adults have come to have a subversive fondness for, intent on exploring the deep, dark inner turmoil of the tortured heroes, or what they serve as some kind of subliminal metaphor for, blah blah blah...And so we have this part light hearted, part dark and brooding Amazon Prime series, that takes a wildly counter cultural approach to the genre. Regarding the aforementioned grown adult superhero love in, of all those blamed for this trend, British actor Simon Pegg is one of those whose name most frequently pops up to get the blame, so it's fitting here that he has a supporting role as the unfortunate Hughie's dad. But he's largely forgotten in the background, leaving us with the lead stars to really carry the thing. Starr has charisma and presence as Homelander, matched by Urban's dark, brooding turn as the man who's eventually revealed as his nemesis. Usher is really the token black role as the immoral A-Train, while Moriarty is a quiet revelation as the innocent, unassuming Annie/Starlight, with an alluring beauty that does her no problems. It's an original and clever idea, that's biggest problem is that it is just never as engaging, effective or funny as it could be. But it's certainly got buckets of potential, and if this series doesn't really blow your socks off, there's loads of hope for Season Two. ***
7
Forrest Gump is a fish out of water tale that we've seen many times. Granted Mr. Hanks performance elevates the film but not nearly enough to save the bizzare issue this film has with tone. Not to mention odd performances from the rest of the cast.
3
I have already seen this movie at The México City Premiere and i just love it, the Special Effects are 100% improved also the story goes deeper and Sam Raimi gives more realism to every single character on this Film. I'm a lover of Comic's Pictures but i can assure you that this is the Best, Raimi gives that funny humor to Spidey the one that we can't seen at the first one,also you will get more familiar with Doc Octopus that with the Green Goblin cause is more human. at last I love how the Wall Crawler swings between the buildings in New York, those scenes really looks real OK because of the special effects, the story and the characters the movie is Amazing so i only could give it a 10.
10
The Matrix is not for everyone. Some love it, some hate it and some even dress up as Neo and Trinity and walk out in public. I am one of those people who don't care about the Matrix and thinks its nothing special. What is the Matrix? Well it was a turning point in CGI and a good Sci-Fi film. It is at times very funny as we watch Hugo Weaving saying" Mr Anderson" really slow or watching Keanu Reeves signing come here while in a fight. This may be best Matrix but i am no fan of the Matrix. I found it to be a mess of a trilogy. As you can tell i am not a big fan of the Matrix movies but there are good things. There are OK fights and good special effects. The story is OK also. I don't recommend it. But there is a chance you will like it. 5/10
5
Season 1 was good and kept me watching but season 2 has really stepped everything up and is becoming a really great show. I could see season 3 bumping it up to a 9.
8
I was late to the Stranger Things Universe. While everyone was raving over it on social media, I took a peek at the trailer and said "No thanks". See, this show featured two things I really, really hate in movies or TV shows...Kids and teenagers. This show had both. No thanks. Well, in case you missed it, we are in a pandemic and things get boring. So, I decided to give ST a shot. I was impressed. The kids weren't too bad, the teenagers were, but the story was pretty good so I ignored the teens. It was definitely, spooky. A 'sho nuff who done it'. Who is this girl? What exactly does this lab do? What are are these creepy things going on? To top it off, fantastic performances by Winona Ryder and David Harbour. So, I really got into it And I wasn't disappointed, until season three. Then it reverted to a stupid kids show. It became very silly and well, stupid. It still had a few moments but the show lost whatever it was it had. It devolved into a really moronic and goofy show. Maybe they will get back to what made the show so good to begin with.
6
Wanda and vision in a 50s sitcom full of 50s sitcom tropes. If you're old enough to feel nostalgic about 50s sitcoms and also like Marvel you might really enjoy this but my guess is that's a pretty small demographic so I'm not sure who this show is targeted at...
3
Yes, there are some questionable casting and storytelling choices and some laughably bad CGI, but The Witcher has a lot of heart and a lot of potential. Give it a chance!
6
I didn't like it ... like at all. It just seemed weird like there was no plot and it was the same thing over and over with a mermaid thrown in. I am probably just so dumb and I don't understand how deep and thought provoking this film is, but nonetheless it was so hard for me to want to watch the entirety of this movie because it was so freakin bad. sorry love you robbie ;)
2
Why do the whole movie in B&W? It was striking in Schindler's List, it was atmospheric in Sin City, it doesn't work for a digitally animated action movie; splashes of yellow do not make this a colour movie; my eyes fell asleep looking at it. The 3D added nothing - in fact, most of the movie is in 2D and can be watched without glasses. Jeff Bridges had Kevin Costner Disease - give a man an Oscar and he can't stop himself from over-acting; his Zen Master sequences were like Mr. Miyagi on acid. The action was ho-hum - if you saw the cinematic trailer, you saw the best bits. If you're after action, I warn you that there are extended scenes of Jeff Bridges meditating. And the plot ... ah crap, I've seen Scooby Doo episodes with plots that made more sense. Unfortunately the geniuses that wrote this were trying to produce a universe with the layered complexity of the Matrix, except they failed miserably in producing a world that was remotely coherent. The best word to describe the story-line was "random". The characters were flat and there was no development. If Disney is going to make sequels to their earlier successes, I recommend "Snow White"; please don't make any more TRON sequels.
2
I have created account at 11 pm to just applause this movie... Really awesome... Karthi semma thala unexpected.. Lokesh worthu bro...
10
The Fabelmans is both a coming-of-age story and a love letter to filmmaking; calling this movie a labor of love is an understatement. The Fabelman is Spielberg's most personal film ever as he shared how he developed his passion for filmmaking while demonstrating the power of escapism the movies brought to his life. Steven Spielberg understands that love for art is not just a hobby but also an expression of one's self and exploration of humankind. Steven Spielberg was able to articulate himself in a very raw yet profound way with his film, The Fabelmans. It is good to see him tell the story of his life while recognizing that his family is far from perfect and how a young man deals with one family crisis and overcoming it through the power of filmmaking. If you share the same love for film, like everyone here, you would certainly appreciate this movie. But, the movie is far from perfect as most of Spielberg's films. The movie focuses on Sammy, played wonderfully by Gabriel LaBelle, which sometimes comes off as a bit pretentious as a character. But, Gabriel LaBelle was great in this movie that he showed the emotional depth of the character, and his fascination with filmmaking translates to the audience. Gabriel LaBelle must have felt extreme pressure while playing this character, considering that he's playing one of the best filmmakers of all time, but he was able to give justice to the character at no fault. However, it was Michelle Williams that stood out in this film---to say her performance is phenomenal is diminishing---she was terrific and captivating as Mitzi, a free-spirited mother with an extreme love for art. Paul Dano was great in this film, as well as Seth Rogen. Also, Judd Hirsch is for sure a shoo-in for an Oscar nomination, only in the movie for less than 10 minutes, but his character is pivotal for Sammy's growth. During the third act of the film, it kinda lost its footing, the movie became dragging, cliche, and pretentious. But, The Fabelmans is far from Spielberg's best work, like Schindler's List or ET, but the movie works as a coming-of-age story that delivers more of the director's insights. The Fabelmans is a charming and poignant anecdote about life glimpsed through the camera and how those occasions shaped one of the greatest filmmakers of all time. Although the movie is predictable and does not come with surprises. The Fabelmans still works without depending on glitzy special effects, an excessive amount of violence, or shock value, but because of its great direction, performances, sincerity, and authenticity from the writing perspective, it resulted in The Fabelmans being one of this year's best films. We can see that it's personal, but it feels like the movie is made for us as well.
8
"Barbie" (2023), directed by Greta Gerwig, stands as a film that ignites conversation, not just about its spectacle but also its heavy-handed approach to delivering its message. At the heart of my experience was a sense of disillusionment, not with the film's ability to dazzle visually-because, in this aspect, it truly excels-but with its insistence on a sermonizing tone that detracts from the cinematic storytelling. The Preachiness Problem: Gerwig's Barbie world is more than just a canvas of pink; it's a platform for preaching. The film, in its zeal to address gender norms and societal expectations, often crosses the line from showing to telling, leaving little room for viewers to engage with the narrative on their own terms. This didactic approach undermines the essence of "show, don't tell," a fundamental principle of filmmaking. As a result, it feels like enduring a lecture rather than being invited into a story. Misguided Gender Dynamics: My discomfort extends to the portrayal of gender dynamics within the film. Art Direction vs. Experience: It's undeniable that "Barbie" is a feast for the eyes. The art direction is nothing short of amazing, bringing to life the iconic doll's universe with a kaleidoscope of colors and imaginative design. However, this visual achievement feels hollow in the wake of a narrative that struggles to match its depth with substance. The beauty of the film's aesthetics becomes overshadowed by a viewing experience marred by its preachy tone and missed opportunities for nuanced storytelling. In conclusion, while "Barbie" (2023) may be a landmark in visual storytelling, its reliance on overt messaging and a skewed portrayal of gender dynamics detracts from its potential as a film. The brilliance of its art direction is unfortunately not enough to save the viewer from a less-than-stellar experience. A movie, regardless of its good intentions or bad, must first and foremost captivate its audience through the art of storytelling, something that "Barbie" struggles to achieve amidst its preachy narrative and controversial themes.
3
OMITB is a misterious story, each one of the residents have its own secret and the series executed that really well. However, it is quite funny and enjoyable to watch. Steven Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez did a outstanding job this time.
10
I have been listening to the music of Love Aaj Kal for many a days on my way to work. To be quite frank, out of the overly repeated 3 songs on the radio the only one that sounds good anymore is chor bazaari. I watched this movie yesterday. I went in with high expectations having seen jab we met and enjoying it and another one of imtiaz's movie(name skips my mind) as well. Needless to say he did not disappoint. His directional skills were upto par with his previous movies if not better. The editing team was good too and so was the camera work. The movie did not have many one liners which is always a plus point. But that's about it. As good as I found the above 3 aspects of this movie ,I found the acting to be below par, the worst acting in the movie was done by that girl who had a crush on saif, followed by deepika then rishi kapoor and list goes on. (saif is the saving grace). But this is definitely not the low point of the movie. The movie lacks a decent story line. Its just bad.period. Imtiaz's direction redeems the movie from being extremely bad to watchable once. All I hope right now is this new guy gets some acclaim for saving a bad script and gets to work on projects where he actually has something to work with. in a nut shell 4points to imtiaz, 1 point to saif, 1 point to editing team
3
The series is good, entertaining & engaging however it is a copy of movie Aa Dekhen Zara starring Neil Nitin Mukesh. The only difference is that the cell phone and news is replaced by Camera which shows the future to main protagonist. The first season ends with gadget showing that Bhuvan Bam's character will die in future is also similar to Aa Dekhen Zara but the character doesnt die. Watch the movie and there will be no surprises left for you. Although a copy but still it is engaging and doesnt let you get bored majorly due to good writing. Apart from Bhuvan Bam all characters have does great job.
7
Season 1 is an expertly crafted rendering of the book(s) for a modern Netflix audience. Very impressed. Great one-shot stories that build towards the larger arc. Being presented out of sync helped to build intrigue and develop backstory. A brilliant show. Season 2 ruins Yennefer's characterisation built in the first season and shifts focus from Geralt to Ciri in terms of the main protagonist. A weaker season that is both less exciting and less interesting in terms of the entire arc. Season 3 is just a mess. No wonder Cavill wanted out. All solid story telling is gone, characters act in opposition to their season 2 selves (a scramble to get back to season 1?) and the motivations are weak and uncompelling. Had it ended at the close of season 1 it would have been heralded as a classic. Stop there if this is your first run through. Season 2 and 3 should have stuck to the source material. Season 1 9/10; Season 2 7/10; Season 3 5/10.
9
"The Godfather: Part II" is a very suspenseful drama with a very exciting story, with great acting and great special effects. I would definitely recommend you watch this movie...but first watch the original classic from 1972 "The Godfather" . The movie may not be as good as the first movie but is still an amazing sequel.
10
Quite enjoyed the first one. This one had a few scenes I jumped at . But didn't think it was as good as the first one. Too rushed and too Many spirits and ghosts.
6
Wonderful on all levels. I only deducted one star because I wish there weren't quite so many expletives; but I'm a Brit and thus somewhat inured to bad language. But everything else about it is just fabulous.
9
I watched this yesterday and it brought up something in me that caused me to create an account and write a review about how much I hated it. It's very macho male humor driven with weak female characters. For example, Jason Bateman's character wants to have sex with strangers because his marriage is in a rut. He gets an opportunity to have sex with a nymphomaniac type lady during the switch, but wouldn't because she was pregnant ::drum cymbals:: However, he gets redemption by having a brief emotional affair with his hot assistant. In a twist of fate, when he sees the assistant's boobies, he becomes enlightened like "It's a Wonderful Life" style. What great news for the wife!
1
This movie is really boring, even the action scenes are bad. The plot doesn't have a clear tone and the story seems that is never going to start. The direction do nothing for this films, generic shots, generic framing, classic "action" montage with no creativity. Horrible movie.
5
One word to describe the film? Genius. I was tempted to watch the film when I saw the actor line up. Seth Rogen, Michael Cera, Christopher Mintz-Plasse & Jonah Hill in the same movie? Damn. Not all of the similar films were a success, and just because these actors starred in it doesn't confirm it's standard. But it was just jaw-dropping. The jokes were original, the acting was superb, and the storyline was great. The characters in the film were perfectly matched by the actor. The soundtrack was great and just like in real life, the best friend fantasised about his friends mothers breasts. I don't think I have a comedy film I can say is better than this one.
9
This wasn't what I expected. I loved all the latest Marvel I've seen (even the Eternals) but this one is really low on everything ! How does it gets an IMDB average rating above 7...I don't get it ! Especially when I read the reviews (mostly against the movie). Next time I will wait to see the next Marvel on my big TV instead of a movie theater !
3
Meh. its just Michael Bay overcompensating for a weak story line as usual. watch if you're bored. "Go Go Go"
6
In keeping with the original game, the jokes are pretty immature - targeted for a 13-25 male audience. Although I don't think Gen Z will have any familiarity with the Twisted Metal franchise - so it probably just seems "edgy" to them. Despite the slapstick, gore & TnA - there's actually an interesting story and world being built. The show has been renewed for a second season and I hope they focus less on the cliched survival omance, and more on a gritty story of a delivery guy in the Twisted Metal setting. Sweet Tooth (the clown) carnage and action sequences really make this show and it's clear they'll need to lean heavily on the character for the next season. If they're smart they'll cap this at no more than 3 season and end it before the series goes stale and becomes repetitive.
6
Steve's the best character the end. And oh yeah this is the best show ever. Edit actually I prefer Eddie now! Opinion changed.
8
All bang and no trousers. There's a couple of laughs but you don't care about the protagonists or antagonist. Go watch something else on Netflix
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After terrible first Venom movie I was like hope Carnage gona save the second movie but nope. They actualyl did more worst. I mean isn't first movie was lesson? This is not Venom. Venom is not even jocular character. Carnage is the who doing jokes but mostly crazy psycho jokes. In this movie it's not even happening. Lame jokes before serious fight again. I don't know what to say. Just wasted time. Not every Marvel movies suppose to be like MCU. Just gave us +18 bloody movie. But it's too late now. If third movie will came probably a lot of people will skip. Cause they already did it in this movie. Venom (2018) point: 4/10 Venom Let There Be Trash: 2/10.
2
That is all i have to say about this movie. Filler words. Some more filler words.
4
Guys, trust me. just watch it and you'll not regret it!
9
The film isn't without its flaws. Working with schizophrenic patients I do feel that part of the character could have been better executed
7
A masterpiece for every kind of people.(young,old,kid) full of entertainment and interesting.story is fast,nothing to bore..its enjoyable. Like as got it has become my favourate series.10/10
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An outstanding Kate Winslet. Few can play so intensely. She won everything that can be won in Hollywood. But in the new series "Mare of Easttown" we see her like never before. Winslet's character is as far from Hollywood glitz as can be, reminding us that female roles like this are still a rarity. A true detective with a lot of emotion.
8
This was very well done, just enjoy, I don't do reviews but this was really good, excellent casting,
9
I think part of the problem with Forgetting Sarah Marshall, like so many movies, is that it only exists to try to outdo the gross-out gags from the last gross-out comedy, but everything that's allowed past the MPAA has already been shown. The current pattern can't sustain itself unless the restrictions on content suddenly disappear, which isn't likely to happen. Most of the jokes don't even have punchlines. They just show you a penis over and over and expect you to laugh at the sight of it. If the sight of a penis is enough to make you laugh, you have access to much more explicit and free content over your Internet connection. We live in the age of "2 Girls, 1 Cup." There's not much left that can shock us. I'll forgive the silly PG-13 sex scenes, even though the movie advertised itself as a wildly raunchy R-rated sex comedy. When characters have sex underneath the sheets, it takes me out of the film because it is something people only seem to do in lame movies. Some people might blame it on American prudishness, but it didn't seem to be a problem in Wedding Crashers or The Last Kiss. People were naked when they were supposed to be naked (and it was almost always the women). It makes me feel like the movie is geared to an audience that is 18 or younger. On a side note, some of the dialogue sounded like it was taken from somewhere else. I'm pretty sure I heard the joke about God putting a playground next to a sewage system in one of Jerry Seinfeld's stand-up acts. The "happy tissues, sad tissues" line was vaguely familiar, too. The rest of the movie is also derivative so it doesn't really matter.
4
There's RDJ and his immeasurable charisma, there's Rockwell and Rourke rocking their lines, there's classy Paltrow and shallow ScarJo (bait for the horny nerds), there's good action.. and yet, something's missing. Don't get me wrong: this movie is FUN, from beginning to end. Too much talking? No way. Not enough action? Maybe, but there's plenty (2 fights, 1 'friend ruckus'). But the thread that ties it all together don't seem to be that strong (I blame it on Theroux). Anyway, go see it, you won't regret. One more thing: don't believe people telling that this movie talks way too much about the Avengers: a few bits here and there is not too much. And stay for the after-credits scene.
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