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Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017)
5
Most of the performances are fine once the film got going, but for me Nick Jonas was very bland and while more subdued than he usually is Kevin Hart for me sometimes grated (though at other points he is amusing), the rapid loudmouth shtick is going to be a very acquired taste.
John Wick: Chapter 2 (2017)
11
What makes the original great is the simple, powerful, and poetic motivation of John Wick. The sequel could not possibly repeat that. They can't kill off another dog. This one delivers what it could.
Dunkirk (2017)
up
I have only one complaint, and I am surprised it made it to the film considering how amazing a director Christopher Nolan is. At one point, the scene switches between some men in a boat being attacked.
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017)
thanks
Insanely big and explosive special effects. It's as if they were telling you to turn off your brain and enjoy the rest of the film on a very primal level. As for me, I didn't wanna turn off my brain and thought the second half of the film was a HUGE disappointment. The first.
The Shape of Water (2017)
reassRea
(especially one of my favourite films 'Pan's Labyrinth'), the critical acclaim and numerous wins and nominations (including a whopping thirteen Oscar nominations as we speak) promised so much as did the talented cast and having Alexandre Desplat on board.
Baby Driver (2017)
for the duration of the
History of film. Based on his behaviors, he seems to be somewhere on the autism spectrum. While he appears pretty normal in some ways, he is ultra-bizarre. When he's out driving getaway.
The Killing of a Sacred Deer (2017)
do you
Creates another oddity. His insistence on the mannered monotone dialogue delivery has a hypnotic effect that puts me to sleep. I had to rewind to get back into the flow.
Call Me by Your Name (2017)
so I
The erotic elements are tasteful and sensual, but it's the relationships that are even more beautifully done. The subject matter is handled with subtlety and surprising wit and the central relationship is tender and compassionate with a little tension. Just as, even more, impressive is the.
The Greatest Showman (2017)
for the
Is 'The Greatest Showman' perfect? Not quite. Some secondary roles are sketchy at best and only serve as ones getting in the way of the troupe overcoming obstacles and adversity and providing conflict. A few of the dramatic parts, like the fire, veer on the slightly melodramatic. Those are my only real complaints.
Murder on the Orient Express (2017)
1
That are also nicely developed and one of her most ingenious endings (along with 'And Then There Were None', 'Death on the Nile', 'The Murder of Roger Ackroyd' and 'Witness for the Prosecution').
The Man Who Invented Christmas (2017)
1
The story is about the creation of Dickens' "A Christmas Carol"...and the creative process going on behind the scenes. Some of this is clever but too much of it, to me, seemed like they were tossing in all sorts of references too often. Regardless, by the end of the story, Dickens is beloved and all is good.
A Bad Moms Christmas (2017)
11
There is still good comedy but less of it here. The trio is still good. The grandmothers are fine. It's just too many characters and each one gets less time. All of it adds up to a lesser continuation and a promising franchise failing.
Daddy's Home 2 (2017)
for the
The script remains very uneven and also very unfocussed. I felt the script was written on the fly once the concept of Mel Gibson playing Wahlberg's dad was greenlit.
Blade Runner 2049 (2017)
great news
'Blade Runner' is a masterpiece and a favourite of mine. It is still to this day a genre and film landmark, and ties with 'Alien' as Ridley Scott's best film, despite being disliked at the time it has rightly gained its reputation as a classic.
The Star (2017)
great
Essential values. Because it gives a touching - precise message about the fundamental importance of faith. And, sure, for the admirable courage to be a confession because, in the age of relativisation, "The Star" becomes a honest remind of the basic Christian Truth.
Darkest Hour (2017)
for the
At this point, "Darkest Hour" has an overall rating of 5.3. I do not understand this at all, but the film has not actually been released yet and has only been seen in film festivals. I assume the overall score will increase considerably--especially since the two reviews for it were quite positive.
Kingsman: The Golden Circle (2017)
not
Like some have said already, 'Kingsman: The Golden Circle's' biggest flaw is the length, at nearly two and a half hours (much longer than the first film, which was just over two hours) it does feel too long by about 20-25 minutes or so and it does affect the pacing, which drags in place.
The Shack (2017)
yes
I bought into most of the first hour as a kind of modified biblical Job story. While it's nothing special, it does seem like it's building up to something better and more poignant. Then the movie goes on for over another hour and it's a slough. We're stuck with sad sack Sam Worthington and the magical black character. It becomes a lot of religious psychobabble and melodramatic tea service. The story should climax to a poignant and enlightening resolution. Instead, it rambles on and on endlessly. Even walking on water leaves one bored to death. It might be filled with religious significance and debate but it's done in a terribly boring way. As an aside, I would change the name Mackenzie Phillips or just simply use Mack as Mack. It's a little odd to use Mackenzie Phillips. It's like using John Wayne but make no references to John Wayne.
Wind River (2017)
2
Having been responsible for writing 'Sicario', directed by Denis Villeneuve, and 'Hell or High Water', directed by David McKenzie, Taylor Sheridan's directorial debut 'Wind River' was seen with great interest and high expectations. Mainly to see how Sheridan would fare as a director, showing himself as a great writer for those two mentioned films.