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Damsel (2024)
A decent Netflix movie
Pretty much worked out the plot within the first 10 minutes. Don't want to sound arrogant, but seemed pretty obvious to me. This played out as a typical Netflix film that can be translated to multiple languages & therefore broadcast via multiple languages throughout the world. A more mature Millie Bobby Brown, who for me, seemed perhaps a bit out of her depth, but also may have been the direction. Generally well cast, but Robin Wright's character far too 2 dimensional. Well played out story line, which is also well paced. Seemed some unusual casting with Shohreh Aghdashloo as the Dragon, but actually played out nicely. Seen a lot worse get multiple academy award nominations. Probably best for a lazy Sunday afternoon on the sofa. Wasn't disappointed & would happily watch again.
Rebel Moon - Part One: A Child of Fire (2023)
Not bad, but not brilliant either.
Is it me, or has everyone missed that this is Seven Samurai, Magnificent Seven, Battle Beyond the Stars remake. You even have the alcoholic hero, this time in the shape of the excellent Djimon Hounsou. A band of 7 heroes helps to save a settlement, this time a moon orbiting a gas giant planet from an evil overlord type person, who is the I have absolutely no screen presence whatsoever, Ed Skrein. Seriously, how does he get these gigs. He has one setting, more ham than a huge pork roast. Some excellent writing in places, with a half decent explanation of how our main hero, Sofia Boutella, ended where she is. A half decent sci-fi popcorn flick. Don't expect Star Wars, New Hope, though, you will be thoroughly disappointed.
The Two Ronnies (1971)
Comedy genius that will never be repeated.
Don't get me wrong, having grown up with The Two Ronnies, I am very definitely biased. I also appreciate that the majority of the material would not be broadcast today. However, every age group should also appreciate that it was never meant to offend, just a bit of fun. Yes, there is plenty of innuendo and toilet humour. Isn't that what makes British comedy the best in the world, or perhaps I am just a bit of dinosaur. Anyway, I digress. Absolutely world class writing much of which was written by Ronnie B. As the pen name Gerald Wiley. I will agree that by end, the alternative comedy scene & anti-Thatcher stuff from the 80's made the The Two Ronnies look pretty ancient, but I will still happily watch most episodes over & over. Much missed never to be seen again.
Interstellar (2014)
Never really did it for me.
I may upset & offend a few here, but I feel that the film has been part of its own hype. Where exactly would this film be without the special effects? I would consider myself someone who has a decent grasp of science, physics & astronomy, but the multi dimensional stuff was just annoying. Far too cliched, especially within the first hour with the secret base so close to Coopers farm. Let's assume within 1 day on dirt roads, & they are just about ready to launch, when he arrives, & has just enough time to go back to his farm. However, some attention to detail did seem spot on. There's no sound in a vacuum, something Hollywood seem to forget time & time again. Watched a second time recently, still really didn't do it for me. I'm a massive sci-fi fan but this wouldn't even appear in my top 10.
Oppenheimer (2023)
Just boring.
Everyone has said it already. Scratchy dialogue that is barely audible sometimes. This is made even worse by incidental & theatrical music that was so overpowering, this made listening to the dialogue even more difficult. Mark Kermode got it right. Pretty much 3 hours of a load of people, mainly men, sitting, talking & discussing politics, & the USA early atomic/hydrogen bomb programme. For the first time in I can't remember the last time I did, I actually fall asleep. I think the cinema that I attended had to crank up the volume so much that the sound quality it then became distorted. Unsure whether this was because they know that the dialogue is so quiet. Personally, I wouldn't bother. I like Christopher Nolan, I really do. He genuinely tries to make interesting films. Excellent acting, well directed & produced, but its a no from me.
Jurassic World Dominion (2022)
A real chore to get through this.
This has nothing to do with dinosaurs. Pretty much every element of jeopardy could have been done without any dinosaurs being part of the scene, in question. Who came up with this tripe. Seriously, I can only assume that the studio decided that they would have some sort of Bond villainesque megalomaniac type, & the polar opposite of Sir Richard Attenborough's character from the 1993 original. I wanted to like this, I really did. Don't get me wrong, I will watch any old rubbish, but it was a real chore to get to the end of this. The only consolation was Jeff Goldblum, who stole every scene he was in, didn't have nearly enough screen time. It's not even entertaining. Sorry, but personally, I wouldn't bother.
The Terminal List (2022)
Chris Pratt wrongly cast.
It was probably worth 7 stars, but gave it 6 because it took itself far too seriously. Chris Pratt should really stick to being a slightly goofy, but rough diamond type that makes the Guardian's of the Galaxy so likeable. Okay, so the first couple of episodes kept you guessing is he or isn't he going mad, but pretty much worked out who the main protagonist(s) was/were by end of episode 3. If you are able to disengage your brain for this, it is quite entertaining, but you will be thoroughly disappointed if you want to take this seriously. Seen a lot better, but also seen a lot worse. He seems to be on a role for crap movies, at the moment. Hope his next project is much better.
The Princess (2022)
Perfectly watchable
Ignore the poor reviews. This is a perfectly watchable 90 minutes of swordplay. To be honest, most of the cast were hamming it enough that they seemed to know that they were. Some of the scenes seemed a bit tongue in cheek, & all the better for it. A very creditable performance by Joey King. I've seen a lot worse than this recently.
Obi-Wan Kenobi (2022)
Was this written for under 8's?
I am now 4 episodes in & to be honest, the whole thing seems very tedious. Everyone seems bored & have only turned up for a pay check. There is little or no menace whatsoever, like the whole thing has been written & directed for young children. According to the credits, Ewan McGregor is Executive Producer. Blimey, really. Just hope that the last 2 episodes improve everything.
Blazing Saddles (1974)
If it offends, ridicule it.
Probably Brooks' best & certainly the best comedy ever made. It has been said many times, but Brooks got it spot on. If it offends, parody & ridicule it, even if that offends, although I don't think that was his intention. Millennials can learn a lot about comedy from watching this. Absolutely superb.
Emily in Paris (2020)
Don't take it too seriously.
Let's get one thing straight, this isn't to be taken too seriously. This is simple, light hearted escapism, that, thank goodness it doesn't take itself seriously, either. Okay, some of the characters are caricatures, and have clearly offended various woke types, but isn't that what we use to call sitcoms. If people think that it is stereotyping the French, the same could be said of the Alfie character in Season 2. Apparently, he's from Hampshire. I'm from Hampshire, & I can assure you there ain't an accent like that anywhere in Hampshire. In a world full of crap fly on the wall documentaries, & even worse soaps, and whatever passes for prime time TV, this is a real tonic. Loved every moment. Can't wait for Season 3.
Conan the Barbarian (2011)
Please, please, please don't bother.
It's been a few years since I read any of the Robert E Howard books & short stories. Read pretty much all of the stories in my teens. Clearly, no-one at the studio even knew who Robert E Howard was, let alone read anything of his. This is one of the worst films I have ever seen. Not even a decent pop corn flick. It's not Jason Mamoa's fault, but he is only half the size that Conan actually is, hence one of the reasons Arnie was cast in the first place in the original Barbarian. There isn't a decent aspect to any of this tripe. The Direction is absolutely appalling. "You do what you like, I'm just going to say action & cut". Everyone, & I mean everyone hams it up so much, it cannot even be saved by Mamoa's natural on screen charisma. One of only a handful of films I have actually switched off anywhere near before the end. Seriously, it will be a waste of 2 hours of life, you will never get back.
Den of Thieves (2018)
As good as Heat? For me, a definite yes!!
Seemed like Gerard Butler really enjoyed making this. Absolutely loved it. Again, plots holes that Producers always seem to assume that we will ignore, but not too much artistic licence taken. Can't wait for the sequel. Highly recommended.
Good Girls (2018)
Good Girls?
Some of the best TV I've seen in a very long time. Absolutely bone dry humour, & all the better for it. In actual fact a style of humour that I don't think British TV could pull off. Okay, so some elements haven't evolved as much as you would expect, but highly, highly recommended, nonetheless.
Universe (2021)
Style over substance
Don't get me wrong, Professor Cox is a fantastic communicator, extremely humble, and obviously loves what he does. For me, there simply wasn't enough science. Too reliant on special effects, & long sweeping shots of Professor Cox in far flung places. Someone mentioned on social media, that this should be shown in schools every year. Well, if that is the level of Physics & Astronomy you want to teach the next generation of Professor Cox's, you've got no chance. The last 2 episodes were a marked improvement on the first 3. Of course it lived up to the BBC mantra of Inform, Educate & Entertain, but just a bit too much of Entertaining & not enough of Informing & Educating.
Finch (2021)
Tom Hanks & maybe a handful of others
Probably only a handful of actors could have pulled this off. Yes, we have seen this before with Cast Away, but, still, fantastic performance.
Okay, so plot holes that you drive a bus through, but still a worthy 7.
No Time to Die (2021)
Perhaps I'll need to watch it several times to appreciate it fully.
I love the Daniel Craig's, Bond. There isn't a bad one among the 5. For anyone that has read any of the Fleming novels or short stories will understand that Craig's persona & character is probably as close to Bond as Fleming intended. I felt disappointed, in that too many scenes seemed tongue-in-cheek. No real flow to the story, which seemed very muddled at times. Like I said, probably need to watch it a few times to better appreciate it.