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Silent Trigger (1996)
Watching in 2020 & It Still Holds Up As An Average Actioner
The best part of this movie is it's set pieces. It definitely gives off a Die Hard 2 vibe. Dolph Lundgen does a great job in the game of cat and mouse between his character as well as Christopher Heyerdahl's creepy character. When the two are together the scenes are intense and a good time. U fortunately, the poor writing in this film keeps this film from being distinctive from other action films. Nevertheless, this is a great action film and if you were looking for something to watch you won't waste your time.
The Walking Dead: We Are the End of the World (2019)
Villain(s) done right.
A bottled episode done right. We focus on Alpha & Beta's origin and how it ties to the present. This is a well written and acted episode for it dives into the mental state of the two characters that we have not really seen yet. I love the flash backs location the darkness and how it metaphors these two disturbed characters. We also get a call back from a lesser known Whisperer from Season 9. I love how Angela Kang plants these seeds so they can grow into something bigger. It turns out that that character is related to a much bigger character. This is true story building. I do hope we get more flashbacks throughout the years between Aloha & Beta but only time will tell.
Mr. Robot: 402 Payment Required (2019)
Brother & Sister come together.
Enjoyed the development between Elliot & Darlene in this episode. Brings these psychopathic characters down a bit without being to over the top. I believe this is a calm before the storm as we see Elliot's quest on taking down Whiterose and after the beginning we get to see a potential downfall. One of my favorite scenes with Dominique's character. The sense of paranoia is starting to escalate with this character. The ending is an interesting viewing and leaves you ready for more.
Gemini Man (2019)
A disposable action film that will be in a collection of other disposable action films in the $5 bin at your local store.
I love Ang Lee & Will Smith but this was atrocious! The script made zero since for it would explain what the character was feeling while the actor was acting another way. There was one emotional scene which didn't make since by what happens in the ending of the climax. I am all for "good time" action flicks but it was joking around but felt serious. Its kind of like that awkward kid from school that tried to be cool but in the end looked like a try hard idiot...Yeah that's this film. Why was this film made with a high farm-rate of 120 fps? That type of filming wasn't necessary. There was only a few action scenes which weren't high scale at all. One of them I couldn't even see what was going on, they actually needed Mrs. Winstead to wave a gun around with a light on it for us to see anything. What happened to sympathy in this film's universe? Every character that died had no emotion on any of the characters. One died the characters would move on and you wouldn't hear anything else about them. Its sad how this film had a budget over 130 million because this film could have had half that as long as the script was better. This film had a great concept and could have been the next sci-fi action franchise but this unfortunately did not work.
Primal: Spear and Fang (2019)
With savage survival comes friendship in the unlikeliest places
When a character is lost after experiencing loss he manages to find friend(s) from a common enemy and by doing to right thing. So much symbolism as well as brutal violence with a gorgeous animation stunning style. Give it a watch, I can sense a lot more to come.
American Horror Story: True Killers (2019)
A story of betrayal and backstory.
So these characters are just as bad as the killers themselves. All of these characters are stepping up and AHS has done a great job making this more than just a slasher script. I like Zach Villa's performance in this episode, he has villain chops and can't wait to see where his career goes. As well as Billie Lourd phenomenal job as her character has a twist in the story and I feel she does a great job with the shift. The ending goes to an intriguing route that I hope isn't too over the top but I trust the writing so far. Get caught up guys!
Midsommar (2019)
A bright visual with a dark mischief reality.
This is not for everyone some people will love this movie for its craft while others will think of it as a waste of cinema. Well what did I think? I loved it. The visuals in this film are stunning and the irony make the bizarre viewing even more of an experience. All this dark twisted acts all take place on a nice sunny day. A lot of filmmakers feel as if they have to have dark nasty weather or rely on certain color pallets to get the feel for the movie. The slow takes really makes you feel that you are a part of these characters as they see this cult unravel. There are a lot of scenes that have minimal dialogue giving us the awkward creepiness this story has to show. The violent scenes are realistic and effective yet they do not focus highly on the gore. This is a film that gives you that feeling of paranoia and how just the little bit of acceptance when vulnerable can led you to a dark path. The performances were good. I really liked Florence & Will in particular for her fear turning into revenge worked well while Wills comic tone was a feel of relief. Jack did alright though I feel his character was actually more bland than intriguing which was hard to sympathize towards the end. The movie is a little long but did not drag too much. You are either going to really love & appreciate this film or you are going to hate with a feel of pointlessness
The Walking Dead: Lines We Cross (2019)
Satellites falling from the sky, the group fears the Whisperers, now lie.
Great premiere this is how you set up a season. I loved the significance from each character in this series. The satellite was a great edition to the episode and for the apocalypse universe, gives us something different and makes you think what else is out there and that is essentially what the characters are thinking. We are slowly expanding this universe and I believe Angela has the capability for creating something great! Negan and Gabriels relationship is a great back and forth. How do you lead these people into victory? The most interesting character as of now is Aaron, for he is beginning to question his tactics I feel as if this is a shift in leadership and I predict Aaron will soon be leading this group when Michonne is gone. The story Judith tells RJ was a beautiful call back for Rick's memory. My only criticism is the titles for each scene for I feel they were not needed. This was done once before back in season 8 and it wasn't need then. Love the direction in this series and I am looking forward for episode 2!
Joker (2019)
A lot of laughs & victory dances by Joaquin.
This is a dark and twisted take on this iconic character. I love the approach Todd took with this character. No this is not a world building comic book film; this film is a character study on a tragic character that was abandoned from society at a young age and turned into a twisted psychopath. Joaquin is Arthur and is so lifelike I felt as if I was watching a found footage film. And yes I'm aware this is not a found footage film but you know what I mean. I love the twist in this film and how it dove deeper into his illness. We are viewing a disturbing individual that has many internal problems and I feel the cinematography compliments the world Arthur is viewing. You are viewing a colorfully dark picture which is what I feel Arthur is viewing daily. Arthur is fighting between colorful (positive) and dark (negative) emotions. There is not much plot in this film but the psychological illness this character brings fixes the lack of story. The ending does go on a little too long but nevertheless it just adds to this iconic character!
Enemy (2013)
A movie that can make even giant spiders complex!
This director gives us a interesting story about a young adult who finds his doppelgänger or is it? Not a movie that you can watch just once and understand it. Has a lot of layers to it and within those layers has a lot of spiderwebs I think this is a masterpiece. Jake Gyllenhaal does a great job performing this complex character(s). Unfortunately not a lot of people will like this movie and I think the large masses aren't going to understand it for this is not a casual movie by any means this is a mind blasting experience. If you want to watch a movie for thought this is a perfect movie for you but if you want to watch a fictional world within characters that have doppelgängers or clones the protagonist has to stop you will be disappointed in this movie.
American Horror Story: Slashdance (2019)
An episode that defines more layers than just a slasher.
Love the change in character development, we see who's good and who's bad. I was skeptical on how far this was going to go for 10 without getting bland. We are still early but I'm hopeful. Mrs. Ross is doing an excellent job and was glad to see more of her character. We get some pretty brutal deaths with the classic tone of flash cut scenes. My only grip is a particular death, in the story I wish we could have explored more of their story. Potential side plot that unfortunately turned filler. Overall I'm enjoying the twists and turns in this nostalgia type genre.
Ad Astra (2019)
The mind is like space, be careful because you can get trapped in it.
Love the metaphor for this film. Do not go into this film expecting a space opera. This is a very claustrophobic slow paced character study. Does it work? Yeah, I really enjoyed the message in this film. You get to see this damaged character go on a quest to not only save his father but to save himself and Brad Pitt does a phenomenal job playing this character. The voice overs throughout the film works really well for it explains the character a lot better. I do not want to spoil any information but this movie has an emotional story that escalades the story a lot further than what you would expect. The visuals and the cinematography are great. I loved the opening scene as well as the moon scene. Definitely, a lot to learn for this science fiction film. I do feel that some scenes could have been shortened but nonetheless this is a great film. I could see this being a cult classic.
You're Next (2011)
Female Jason Statham.
This was a fun hour and a half. I don't know if these killers actually crashed the party. We all know how those family get together's are. I loved the pacing in this film, for a horror this is exactly what we needed. When the chaos starts it starts with a bang! Violent and well choreographed throughout the film. This is how you make a fun horror film, a few good kill scenes and a few fun characters to both kill & be killed
Children of the Corn (1984)
This is why corn fields are never a good idea.
This was definielty a creative concept of how even a child can be scary. How did it hold up? It was a film of its time, honestly best for its nostalgia today. I think the making fun of religious practice was a humorous message to the mind of ignorance when problems happen within people's lives. For this movie it was the corn harvest that year. Nevertheless, this was a much better King adaptation for the 3rd act gave me a much disturbing feel. Take away the supernatural aspect and this stuff could happen. I love John Franklin's phenomenal performance, his act of demonic craziness really holds up to this day. Give this film a watch for its nostalgia
In the Shadow of the Moon (2019)
80s action for the soul, just snip some of the action.
When someone is inspired by 80s nostalgia and creates this. Its like terminator had a daughter and went back in time to kill a lethal weapon knock off. Did it work? Well, its alright. Boyd has proven that he can lead a movie and not be flopped by the Predator. I'm not sure why they casted Mr. Hall for his character was hardly used. They could have grabbed a lesser known actor for that part. The writing unfortunately suffered in this film for it did not know where it wanted to go. You have scenes that play out but do not really go anywhere. One of my biggest annoyances was how they did not age Boyd's character at all until the last 9 years. Aging is not the hardest effect to do when you dealing with time travel effects. The twist was pretty lackluster and it sends a message that wasn't really driven in the movie. I feel they should have slowed down just a little bit on all the set pieces and focused more on the characters so the message would have been impactful. The first 40 minutes we had so many short scenes take place. Over all its a watchable film but not one you will remember.
Avengement (2019)
If Scott was a Bond Villain
For all of you action junkies you know what you are going to expect from a Scott Adkins flick and boy do you get it in this one. I love the first 30 minutes and how it focuses on how his face gets damaged and the cost of prison. The fight sequences are raw and gritty. Mr. Johnson proves once again that he can direct superb action. The story is little better than most Scott Adkins films this could get a theatre release if Scott was a well known name. I wish this Brit got more recognition Hollywood is missing out on a real gem. Give it search on Netflix.
Rambo III (1988)
The creators of Call of Duty better start explaining.
Why such the hate? This is a great third film, Stallone did not miss a beat in this movie. One of the most underrated action openers. You can see the wear on Rambo from his interaction with the Colonel, but once he gets taken by the Russians Rambo does a full 360 to go rescue him. They way Colonel puts Rambo on a pedestal it would not surprise me if he initially got kidnapped so Rambo can save the day...Well I would have, we got some pretty bad ass action sequences. This is like the formula for a video game. Have you ever been the guy running around shooting enemy soldiers at close range with a rocket launcher? Rambo sort of does this with his explosive arrows blown' up commies at short range. The climax is pure carnage as Rambo gets his kill streaks and summons his army. And to Generation Z this is before Call of Duty so someone took notes ten years ago. By the end its tank vs helicopter it was like Rambo was pushing the X button a hundred times. Some of the dialogue in the 2nd act takes some getting use to between Rambo and the rebellion soldiers but that is more because Rambo is dry and not too talkative while the Pakistanis characters have broken English. Give this a watch and go see the newest Rambo
Rambo: First Blood Part II (1985)
Letting an animal out of its cage.
This and Rocky IV ended the Cold War. Hands down. What an action blockbuster! This movie made a left turn from the first one, taking Rambo out of retirement and in the line of fire. I love the landscape in this film, makes the action set pieces more unique. Another fast paced film that makes the time go buy really fast and makes you want to take out enemy targets. Mrs. Nickson does a great job as Co Phuong Bao. I feel as if Mr. Napier as Murdock was the brother of the cop from the first film? Tell me what you think? I still think they write Colonel Trautman as if he's worshiping Rambo which comes off a little cheezy. Maybe he's selling a Green Berets training program, who knows? The character development is weaker in this one I feel the only thing we got was a softer side of Rambo next to a lady. But who gives a Sh🎬t it's an action movie. Anyways the climax of the movie is action galore and are well choreographed so if you don't like violence, please STAY AWAY.
First Blood (1982)
Nothing is over! We need to start a franchise!
Going back to the original that started another successful franchise for Mr. Stallone. How does it hold up? Excellent! This movie does not get the credit it deserves, definitely underrated and in my book one of the founders of the action genre but it's so much more than just an action flick. This explores the psychiatric mind of a lost hero and how society threw him away like he was nothing. The first half is cringe (in a good way) in how it explores the privileged when a man that has been through so much is being bullied by the very ones he protected in the call of duty. The action set pieces are well put together with the right compulsive tone and the music that goes with it. That feeling when the hunters are being hunted, John is a very stealthy character and the way it is film he knows how to reserve energy. The only complaint I have is the dialogue written for Mr. Crenna for he tends to over-exaggerate Johns capability's a little too much and it got kind of repetitive. It's like that friend that brags about something over & over again. You just want to give 'em a nice slapin'. This is a fast paced film from start to finish. You will not struggle getting through this film. And the finale is a rollercoaster!
Rambo (2008)
Let the bodies hit the floor!
This was his second interview from coming out of retirement and guess what, he got the job. Stallone managed to bring back two great franchises in the late 2000s and this one is a true grit. This shows that war is hell and when i saw this I felt my balls drop. To this day I listen to the audio when Stallone is running in the forest before the BOOM. Like the 2nd & 3rd film this is not much of a story or character development. Actually, i think this was practice for the Expendables which came out two years later. Some of the other mercenaries in this had more character development than Rambo. With that being said the action does not disappoint. This is clean (in the goriest way possible) and violent picture that will keep you entertained from start to finish. Couple of problems, like I said before, we do not get much character development from Rambo which I feel like in a #4 we should get something. Secondly, was a weak villain with a silly run, this dude was basically a glorified foot soldier. Lastly, was the color pallet in the film was too dark and saturated for my taste. I'm not sure if they were trying to experiment or what. Anyways get a copy and LET THE BODIES HIT THE FLOOR!
Christine (1983)
It's a good thing it couldn't talk.
What was the point of this movie? Seriously what was the point of this? Half of the movie was nothing but cheesy pointless dialogue between teenagers one of them worshiping his car. All of the wasted build up and not one care in the world about these characters. It was just a complete waste of time and then when we finally get the car scenes they're just cheesy lack luster. And I get it was made In a time when they couldn't make great effects. Yes I know I live in A privileged time, but I know a quick cash grab when I see one. The climax was so underwhelming I feel like I can grab my dad's old camera from the 80s and film a better climax. I literally can find an old beat up car from the 80s that doesn't even run have two of my friends push the car from the back to make it look like it moves and it would be better than this movie! Even for its time this was a waste. I feel like the director had no idea what they wanted to do with this movie. Please do not waste your time seeing this movie. Plenty of better Stephen King adaptation.
Fracture (2007)
Hannibal Lecturer's Identical Twin
Well, we got two hard hitters in this film Mr. Hawkins and Mr. gosling go neck and neck as Hopkins character as a former engineer decides to kill his wife due to cheating and manages to manipulate just about 95% of the cast in this film. This film has a bad case of jerks, where just about every character in this movie is a jerk and hard to relate to especially Mr. gosling for his arrogance and cockiness causes a lot of his issues throughout the movie. Not really sure how he went from not giving a crap when Hopkins character wanted to defend himself to wanting to find out where the weapon is there's a lot of missed steps as far as motivation in this film. Miss Pike plays gosling's boss and part time lover and is the damsel in distress in the film with a cringey family dinner scene that is just filler and we get a lot of that throughout the film. A lot of the second act is pointless scenes where Ryan gosling's character shows off his arrogant personality which this does not extend the character any. I don't see how Hopkins character was able to get away with a lot of the things that he could. I'm not blaming the actors for I feel like the writing was very weak the chemistry between gosling and Hopkins character really goes well together especially in the climax. I feel as if the writer had a great conclusion to his story but they could not find anything that was too well written for the first and second act because again the climax is clever, well acted and written. Overall it's not a horrible movie but it's unfortunately not going to be a memorable movie for you. If you're looking for a good decent crime movie this one's OK give it a watch on Netflix.
Silver Bullet (1985)
Werewolf Meets Gary Busey.
The dialogue in it is so cheesy but it works, I had a great time watching this. Now don't take this movie seriously or you will hate it, not a great movie but it is fun. By far a product of its time. You have a boy in a wheelchair shooting flairs at the werewolf. These are some dumb people why would you let a kid in a wheelchair go out at night (he's 10-12ish) when there's a werewolf running around? It's Gary's kid. Okay, that makes more sense. The death scenes are alright but nothing memorable. The climax is routined nothing too exceptional but rather bland. This is a guilty pleasure for sure. Give it a watch for its nostalgia!
American Horror Story: Camp Redwood (2019)
Some 80s Nostalgia slasher edition
People will say the writing is cheesy and half a💰💰ed and you would be right. However this is a throwback to 80s slasher films, that's how they were. Love this pilot for its character building because we have a lot of them. Have to have a lot of red shirts for Mr. Jingle. Which by the way, this isn't some zombie slasher, this guy is a lot more strategic. The counselors are a little cringe but they are watchable. Off to a great start
American Horror Story: Mr. Jingles (2019)
This is more than just a slasher!
This is more than just a slasher! I was honestly a bit skeptical when I saw that they were going to make a slasher themed American horror story. How many episodes can you make with a simple plot of teenagers at a council camp getting slashed one by one? Well we find out in this episode. We see a flashback on Emma Roberts character that heightens her character's fear of being killed. The character Margaret is a bit crazier than expected especially between her and Richard. This episode definitely got my attention. And we learned one thing, this is more than just a camp.