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John Wick: Chapter 4 (2023)
Only way to enjoy this is to know it's the last one... at least it better be
Just like I said in the title I basically gave this the few stars I was even willing to give it simply because it appears to be over finally.
At least let's hope this is the last money grab to beat yet another great series into boring meaninglessness.
I am a die hard wick fan since the series started but they have clearly lost the respect for the viewer the first film had.
Wick was literally groundbreaking and arguably one of the cooler characters out in the action world. But at this point hes so invincible that its painful to watch.
Add to that the complete lack of a story and the sheer unrealistic level of insanity and it's just a clear money grab. All they do anymore is kill the few good ideas they've had in my lifetime. Damn shame.
The Untouchables (1987)
Very over rated
This is a fantastic piece of American history and had endless potential. Especially given the cast. However I simply dont get how people are rating this so high it's simply too boring and poorly acted. If it's supposed to come off as realistic I gotta say it doesnt meet the mark in my eyes. Kevin costner fails in this role, just the pitch of his voice makes me laugh imagine the criminals of 1930 hearing that guy yell at them lol. But moreover hes just very sub par for the supposed intensity of this film. De Nero does a good job as always but honestly this is an amazing story and reading about it is more interesting than the way this film turned out. For the 80s I bet it was great but watching it in 2023 in my 30s I was not impressed.
At Close Range (1986)
Unbelievable weak for what is should/ is rated to be
I wish I wasn't required to write so much about such a poor movie.
I figured w the cast and the background of the story, including being from the area in the film, that I could enjoy this movie. But frankly its pretty awful.
Theres no need for spoilers as theres not much to spoil, but this is every cliche you've ever heard of in an 80s flick.
And aside from all that if ur going to pretend to have action in a film, at least be just the slightest tiniest bit realistic. Or just go all out action if that's you thing. This does neither. And a top it all there are at least 5 times in this movie where you will ask yourself what on earth is actually happening.
I really wish I hadn't watched this all the way thru I saw the bad ratings but wanted to see if they were jaded, big mistake.
2 Days in the Valley (1996)
Very fun watch
I'm really surprised I hadn't heard of this film before stumbling across it. It's a really solid flick all around. Theres the occasional plot correction that could be made but honestly I thoroughly enjoyed the entire film and wouldve enjoyed it even If it was longer. It's not too predictable and certainly keeps your eyes glued any time Charlize Theron is on the screen!
Kalifornia (1993)
A well rounded crime movie
I'm really not sure why people say this is overly violent or glorifies violence, it's a crime movie. Perhaps when it first came out it was violent for that time but by anything close to today's standards this is softcore. Personally I thought it was the perfect amount of violent, yet dramatic and kept you engaged throughout. Theres a pretty huge plot hole in the fact that those cops get gunned down after confirming the ID of the suspects and theres absolutely no repercussion lol. But that's why I gave it a 9 otherwise it's a solid film and I definitely recommend it.
Lost in the Sun (2015)
Worth watching but leaves things unfinished
This movie was definitely better than I expected it to be. It's acting and settings actually made me overlook some of the more questionable moments.
I only give it a 6 though because there are multiple times where I just cant see the kid continuing to cooperate w John. I mean john steals his money and then gives it all to some guy he owes who has him beat down and the kid just kinda shrugs it off and then begins cooperating in the crime spree... but it's fun enough to watch that I still liked it overall.
I also found the entire section where John owed the guy and paid him/ calling and arguing w him later pointless. The bad guys had the kids address and threatened to go there. John never paid them back so will they be going to the grandmas house?? I thought that was gonna be part of the end but it wasnt lol. They just "revealed" John was the father even tho that had already been pointed out.
So yeah it's a 6 for those reasons.
Fargo (1996)
Unbelievably overrated and frankly annoying to watch
Not sure what the hype is for this one. Seems pretty disrespectful to be a true story and honestly down right annoying to watch. Definitely not funny and definitely not interesting.