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Star Trek Beyond (2016)
OK, not great, just OK
Not a Star trek fan, I'm a sci-fi fan. There's a difference. Loved the first, disappointed with the second, then this. I don't know why early reviews are so positive, but anyway, it's my view. Been so long since a movie of this genre has been the complete package, story, acting, directing, CGI, etc. This movie does nothing to address that. I got bored 2/3 way in, wanting it to end. So many plot holes, just so many. Go see it, but don't have great expectations. It was nice to look at, but that's all. The bad guy started out being very good (at being bad I mean). Opening was OK, nice special effects, just no credibility. And way too much shaky camera, way to much.
Virtuality (2009)
Scifi at it's worst.
Please, don't bother with this trash. On the pretense that you are going to send people to space, wouldn't you think that they would have done some compatibility tests beforehand, really, not let them just have a drama llama space flight. C'mon, really? This is nonsense and five minutes anywhere to finish, five minutes you get the idea that this is ridiculous. side note, camera work is awful, just absolutely awful. It refines the words blah blah blah. I'd rather watch slugs eating lettuce than this mental drainer piece of crap. If this movie comes up in your guide, pass. Eat cardboard, that we would be more rewarding, though I cant vouch for that. This movie makes the advertising more interesting, really.
Love to all.
2012 (2009)
A disaster of a Disaster movie! A comedic delight!
OK, fore-warned, one of those switch off the brain and enjoy the ride movies.
However. It soon became apparent that this, to me, was nothing short of a full blown comedy. Again, and so often with movies nowadays, you leave the cinema wondering 'why?' This could have been so very much better, a great story let down by every cliché possible to pack into a movie. Regardless, it was still enjoyable, you just have to realize that at the point of 'beyond belief' there is a point where the audience will not accept being taken for that much of a fool. This flick didn't have to slap me in the face, I was already doing that to myself throughout. It was laugh out loud hilarious, yet still mesmerizing. John Cusack, the standout performance. A remarkable actor who never flinched once under the circumstances. The rest of the cast were stock standard, supplying the predictability with undeniable precision.
I'm also wondering if this film was made to set the new record for goofs in one movie. People are going to have a field trip with this one. I gave it eight as I have not laughed so much when things were so serious, and that in itself is a movie genre! Enjoy this one.
The Boynton Beach Bereavement Club (2005)
A wonderful movie surprise.
I love finding these little treasures, surprise movies that somehow slip by unnoticed, most undeservedly. What I thought was going to be a background noise movie randomly selected on a movie channel fast became totally absorbing, humorous and touching at the same time. As we are dealing with an older generation, empathy comes not from relating to age, but the social situations presented from a common bond, and never forces the viewer to judge. It's not a lengthy journey in concept, the time of life the characters (and cast) was the keystone to the story of course, but it was not necessary to set up a background for each character, as they instantly became recognizable. I relished every scene with Brenda Vocarro and Dyan Cannon, movie magic together, but never lost interest for the rest of the ensemble. This film is endearing, funny, never beyond the realms of reality. Although I noticed other comments mentioning moments that were either not necessary or empty, these were mere interludes for me which helped build the anticipation of what will happen next. I think a viewers age is totally irrelevant towards this also. Well done cast, well done Susan. I would dearly love to see a sequel or new movie with the same cast. P.S. Dyan you look great, keep making more movies honey.