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The Batman (2022)
Batman... now fathom the next
It's actually ok to fathom the next one... at this point there are so many Batman movies there should be another. Even with a quick release since the last one (relatively IMHO) this one's pretty good... wow... really interesting and creepy like modern films. So at this point of Batman fatigue if this junk isn't seen as half bad, f it... there should be another good one soon, why critique it so much! I think saying if its good is also a kind of spoiler so I have this blocked. I'd imagine some re watching should help make it even better.
Dune Drifter (2020)
Good style for space shooter drama
It looks pretty good and has some good action to it. Sadly I watched it off and on but have seen the whole thing a couple times... I like it, funny title with Dune so important... is this just nostalgia affecting me to not give this a chance with immediate comparisons or is it actually good... not sure... but here's a 5 spot for good style and enough substance to keep me interested.
Madelines (2022)
Could be better on rewatching but interesting on first watch...
I assume you all watch movies a lot, well this one is good, I'll need to re-watch since it is pretty complex at times. But pretty cool ideas about space/time and travel... as well as how to deal with it.
Captive State (2019)
What the heck, its pretty cool...
The opening has a cool song and there are some other funny moments... like when the prostitute/agent plays the records, its a funny sounding opening is all. Its captivating or something.
The ending was kind of difficult for me to get, I had to read the plot, as usual though. The characters are mostly effective though and the locale is cool, being from Chicago, its always a bonus when a movie is set there... except for Silence of the lambs... I was in calumet city with friends at the theater when they ran the subtitle "Calumet City" the fake location of the Buffalo Bill guy.
Check this out for a cool story and some decent elements of rebellion, decent effects, but yeah the monster's aren't all that scary or effective. But the secret weapons are pretty cool, the cg stealth camo on bombs works well. Ultimately a cool movie.
Censor (2021)
Dark film about moderation of horror and violence in films
I liked this film quite a bit, but I haven't re-watched it lately... however I gave it an eight because it is very interesting and has some cool ideas in it. I don't know about acting skill but the main girl is very effective as the lead who works to moderate films and is haunted by her own sister's circumstances. It dives into some horror wall breaking as her own life is full of trauma from violence and horror.
For a non-spoiler review, I can say check this out if you like horror movies and are curious as to how people that approve them discuss them in an intelligent way. It is actually kind of thought provoking in a few ways in this aspect.
As a bonus there is a bit of artsy sort of segments so it's not all horror and violence but it's pretty creative in it's own right as well.
Kiss of the Dragon (2001)
Great fighting and story of corruption
Be a fan of action scenes and martial arts, mixed with some gritty gun violence. The fight scenes tend to have great moments of patience with nice payoff kills, I mean Jet Li is insane in this, his moves are just amazing and the writing or choreography to utilize them is well done.
The love story in it is dark and real feeling too, as Fonda, is torn between both sides to an extent and is effective in her role. Karyo is a great villain hands down.
Jet Li, comes across as a good guy but has his flaws too, most hero movies don't put that kind of pressure on the hero's I think, but Fonda is so honest in her character that she calls him out at times effectively and it changes the plot... its a great action film with a lot of heart in it.
Cop Car (2015)
Good film, gritty and real feeling thriller
A most effective performance by Kevin Bacon as a corrupt officer, and the lengths he goes to save his own Bacon (dual references, his name, and pig joke). Sorry...
Anyways, super creepy at times, but the creepiness is offset by the tension and the buildup is left with some pretty wild emotions at the end.
When the kids fumble with things of importance like guns, police vehicle electronics, etc.. it makes it feel real. As it ends, I was left feeling sort of like them... in a strange panic of emotion, with the tragedy unfolding of a simple fun joy ride gone wrong. The headlights aren't even on right, just the cherries... very cool touch.
Come True (2020)
Dark story with good sound
You might like this, if you are in the mood for good dark atmosphere, its runs well on repeat as I play a game or am working online, its a sort of passive viewing habit of mine once I like a movie.
The story is simple, till the near end, when it's revealed why the odd events are occurring in reality and her dreams are so horrifying yet uplifting as well at times.
Is this a love story hidden here, not sure, is the doctor the one trying to reach her? She ends up making out with him right? He says he has a good reason to do this, is he the one trying to wake her...? Not sure, but she kills him in her dream so I don't know, I am not smart at movies and am still working this one out.
Termination (2019)
Odd... I should be upset at this movie... but I like it
Its very interesting at times for setting up, interesting things, but then switches to other stories.
It feels like pulp fiction but each chapter that moves in time or has a new setting is a new movie... I expected it to be cohesive, which seems to be a main complaint, since it lacks that quality.
However... each vignette or chapter, is pretty interesting in it's own right... and creative as hell at times too.
Horsehead (2014)
First viewing was near 8... but lowered to 7 on rewatching
I am usually generous with stars here, so I hope this is a good explanation of why I give it a 7 star review.
My first view of this, was a little more entertaining than the few time's I tried to re watch this. I found it interesting and it had cool sequences of her nightmares that were pretty intriguing. I liked it and thought that was interesting. Sadly I have re watched it a few times and don't usually finish it.
It seems like a good movie, but I guess I don't get it and the theme's are more interesting to me since I don't fully get it. I'll be honest I rarely get movies fully and like the actor's and visuals or settings way more than the content, so detailed content and further meaning usually buzz my tower at high speed and then are gone... lol.
Give it a try for horror with deep meaning... I think. Hopefully you like it, I almost did... but I still give it a chance now and then for the hope I will since it made such a good first impression.
Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare (1991)
Inna-Gadda-Da-Bears-Da-Freddy... Baby!
First of all, huge Bear's fan, huge Freddy fan... and so-so reviewer with high opinions and care not for the lashback : D
The music is pretty cool from the opening, the actor's and kids aren't as annoying as other movies and the kills are kinda cool, mostly...
What makes it work is something else... the music video with Iron Butterfly, I remember in high school someone asked me if I saw the latest Nightmare movie, and wasn't the song in the tv part cool... lol.
It makes the movie fun despite its flaws... it could be scary for kids, but not sure, I was in high school already at the time of it's release. The first was so damn scary in 4th grade, I had to watch the ending in the morning and thought... wait this is stupid, my first lesson in horror movies... but this one I like still for random reasons. It's just not as obnoxious as the other's. I'll dock a star for some drawn out scene's here and there, but mostly I found it really entertaining.
Swallow (2019)
Slow paced but effective in ideas conveyed
I have only recently in the last year or so, due to pandemic at home keeping, started watching a lot of movies out of the norm of what I watch. I started watching and reading about movies like this that are different than what I am used to, horror... action... etc.
Its a cool story about a girl who swallows things, and the trouble she causes around this disorder. It's pretty wild and shocking, so the quiet times of filming which are offset by the main actress's crazy pretty looks and acting, also the scenery is nice. The main story is fairly simple in scope so it has to deliver on an acting and visual level I suppose.
If you are in the mood for a slow burning, well made, visually appealing film, you may like this.
Extremity (2018)
Introspective film on guilt and facing fears
If you had to face your guilt or fears in life, could you... and worse should you? Despite several negative reviews, I as a non-film critic will say I like this film and actually really like this film. The lights and effects are well done, its somewhat simple without a lot of special effects other than costumes and set designs, which are very cool. It gives back story to almost all characters, even why some of the people work there and perform their art of fake torture. The main hero is attempting to face her mental problems and without spoilers, is subject to them to a large degree in order to promote the business of horror houses like this. The film is pretty gory at times and the horror elements include suspense and might rely on your ability to understand or have empathy with the reasons for people to want to put people through such pain and why people may risk themselves mentally and physically to help themselves cope with tragic life events. The story is a bit uncomfortable at times, but its the dark subject matter that does this, making it effective horror. I would highly recommend it if you like horror and retribution stories as well as psychological thriller types of films. I liked the main boss guy's reasons for starting the business and his willingness to take chances with the heroine, its a very believable fantasy horror situation.
Wes Craven's New Nightmare (1994)
After nightmare on elm street but before scream...
I re watched this film recently 2020 and found I liked it quite a bit, as I did when it was new, however I see it as a creative film for more reasons than I did then. Scream is a self aware film about horror, and nightmare on elm street was self contained horror with fantasy elements like dream warriors and such... this movie has both elements. The self aware sort of wall breaking, where they acknowledge the films in the film and of course when Freddy attacks its back to fantasy elements in dream like worlds. I suppose I see it as a creative way point for Wes Craven... though I like the more dark comedic Freddy of the previous, this movie is a bit more intelligent than the other's exploring the origination's of the evil that manifests Freddy. Of course I miss my CRT TV as some of the effects are not very good in HD, lack of film grain makes it less immersive in my opinion. Other than that I really like this film and Heather as herself is cool, she has a unique look and stunning eye's : D.
The Departed (2006)
I really like this film, but I have a star removed for reasons...
Its a slick intelligent, well written and well acted film with a subject matter that is relevant to its time and contains many timeless notions of crime and corruption in law enforcement, your ideal heroes and villains movie where upon thinking, it can be difficult to tell whose side people are on. However after watching this film several times I started to consider something about it... I feel it assumes a lot of things about crime and law enforcement. For one thing, there is an elite unit of undercover agents and the film tells the story of them and what they do, however, unlike what we know of visible law enforcement, does anyone actually have a clue of the reality of what they do or how they investigate people and crime related events. It made me skeptical and I found I can't find the movie plausible from that perspective. "If you knew what we did, we wouldn't be good at what we do" is a quote by one detective, so how can I believe this movie... its a small complaint but it actually hurt the believably of the situations. Also there is so much double agenting and covering up and murder that I can only "assume justice" was served at the end, because I can't tell who is good or bad at the end anymore. According to movie style endings, justice is served... through illegal murdering. Other than that its pretty cool and of course its very well made... no extremely well made.
Still Alice (2014)
sad, watched with my gram
I was very afraid of watching this movie with my gram, but I did. I am glad that I did to see what people endure during family matters that are difficult. I hope to not see my own gram become this way, I actually really enjoy our time together and I am very afraid she would not remember me before she passes. However the truth is it may happen, This movie in a strange way is good for seeing what can happen and the pitfalls or perceived failures of family that truly cares and may come across like they don't. I have no critical review like editing and sound, but I like the approach and actors in it quite a bit.