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Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F (2024)
Why not more or Taggart and Rosewood
It's a relatively enjoyable movie. I don't know if the writer(s) do research before hand, but why so little of the two other stars from the original two movies, Taggart and Rosewood. Eddie Murphy seems so keen to be the absolute star of the show that he forgets what made the first two movies special. It wasn't all him. I really wanted to see the three of them Foley, Taggart and Rosewood back together on a grander scale. If there's another film then maybe the action should move to Detroit with Taggart and Rosewood there to help Foley as three old streetwise (but funny men) attempting to rid the city of something. This movie like the first is too centred on drugs too. Find something else to concentrate on. Make it more age 15 or 18 age range and really pull out the stops.
Fast X (2023)
Always been a fan but this is not very good.
Been a fan of these movies and have always put up with the craziness. Including the trips to space but this is as pretty rubbish. Vin Diesel needs to step back a bit and let other characters have a chance. Also, lose the kid actor (little Brian). He added nothing to this movie. The girl who plays Ramsay isn't working at all with the dynamic of the other characters. If she can be killed off then bonus. Not sure what's going on but if Vin Diesel is constantly putting himself centre stage then he needs to back off a bit, stop being such a prima donna and let some of the others play a bigger part. Then there's the obvious. If they can bring back Brian (Paul Walker) via CGI and have him eventually kill the baddies and save the entire planet they'd be giving fans of the franchise exactly what they want. I know how I'd play it and write it all. The Vin Diesel (Dom) character has become boring. He was never the best character anyway and and I'm sure he knows it. He needs to let the other characters take more of a lead over him, and I'm not on about Dwayne Johnson because his character is dreadful too and too much like the Dom character.
The craziness needs to be stripped back because it's gone so far beyond ridiculous now. It's almost like science fiction in parts.
One very good thing about this movie. Jason Momoa and the scene with Shaw and Han (that was very good).
They definitely need to bring back Brian (Paul Walker) by way of CGI for the final movie though, and have him be the main guy.
Big Boys Don't Cry (2020)
Powerful and Beautifully acted.
Michael Socha deserves an Oscar for this performance. He makes you feel every bit of the character he's portraying and the unheard voices of those he's not. The performance is incredible. The film doesn't drag whilst it gives an insight into the character and the many layers to a troubled character. It explores a very harrowing theme in a way that is hard to watch, but ultimately a must see for audiences everywhere. I am sure many watching will be able to relate, as I was, to the harsh environments of the 70's and 80's that have not been talked about enough. However, the mistreatment of children in care still occurs today. On a large scale.
Willow (2022)
Why do they make the heroes so weak in sequels?
I just don't understand it. Anything Lucasfilm whereby there's a sequel/prequel they make the hero seem weak. Why can't they just kick butt from start to finish. That's what we want to see. Not this guessing when they are going to have their "reveal". In the newest Star Wars films Luke should have been able to pull Star Destroyers out of space. We wanted to see an all powerful Jedi. The same with Willow. Willow let's his best mate die when he could have stopped it all. The formula of Lucas film writers is boring now and new writers are needed. They've copied the Star Wars theme completely. I don't know if it's me but in this new adaptation of Willow I saw signs of them almost trying to bring the series into the Star Wars Universe. There's a point in a wooded scene where they clearly try and make Ralph Ineson appear to be like Darth Vader. Why? The whole thing is really bleak and copies Lord of the Rings too much too. The writers of this have been lazy. It should have been great, but I very much doubt that the writers are fans of the original movie. Really very poor. If there is to be a second series then the writers of this series should go and the whole thing almost scrapped and started again.
Nobody (2021)
Baffled.
I've no idea why this film is ranking at 7.4 starts. It's an easy 9. Great film. Lots of twists and turns. Can't wait for the sequel. I only hope that the supporting cast get more film time as the Dad and the brother (particularly the brothers story) need more time.
Interceptor (2022)
Awesomely bad - funniest thing I've seen in a while.
I watched this film to pass some time and was a bit worried about the bad reviews. This film is going to be a cult classic based on how incredibly bad and how incredible awesome it is at the same time. I found myself laughing throughout most of it. If you watch it and don't take it too seriously I'm sure you'll have a good laugh. The ending, as in the bit after the ending when a couple of the cast have a bit of a catch up made me howl with laughter. Give it a go. If you don't take it too seriously and see the funny side of how horrendous the whole thing is you'll be entertained.
Hustle (2022)
Just an excellent feel good movie.
It's excellent. I didn't expect much to be honest. But it's a great film. It's simple to watch. Just very very good. Sandler is excellent as are the supporting cast. There's lots of really excellent cameos. I watched this with my 18 year old daughter and by the end she was texting her friends telling them to watch it.
Eternals (2021)
Absolutely dreadful.
The ending credits say "Eternals will Return". I hope not. This is the worst film I've ever seen. I've no idea what was going on from start to finish. How Disney put this out is beyond me. I've seen some awful films in my time. But to call this film awful is an insult to awful films the world over. Don't bother watching it. It's pants. I'd have used stronger wording than "awful" if I could be it would never get published on here. Seriously. Just avoid this movie at all costs. If someone offers you money to watch it. Just plain refuse.
Beckett (2021)
Very good. Don't understand the negative reviews.
Really enjoyed this. A very good and tense action, crime thriller. Lots of layers. Grows into a really good movie. Definitely worth a watch.
Ted Lasso (2020)
Amazing. The best thing on telly right now. And Episode 3 of series 2 is a masterpiece.
I watched series one. Couldn't wait for series 2. Series 2 came about and after the first 2 episodes I worried somewhat about them changing the narrative somewhat. However episode 3 of series 2 is a masterpiece. If it doesn't win awards then the judges at the Emmys/Golden Globes have no idea what they are doing. I somehow managed to laugh and cry at the same time. The characters are so good. Ted is awesome. Coach, Roy Kent, Jamie Tartt (who does seem to be very similar to a character by a British comedian (See Simon Brodkin/Jason Bent).
The whole thing is incredibly well written. It's amazing.
Shadow in the Cloud (2020)
Quite possibly the maddest craziest film I've ever seen. I loved it.
Loads of negative reviews on here. But if you like really out there films with huge twists and turns then you'll enjoy this movie. It's fantastic. Don't read or pay any attention to the bad reviews. It's well acted and quite frankly bonkers. It's terrific.
Black Widow (2021)
Just a really long explanation as to the plot to the new Hawkeye series.
Not what I'd expected. No real explanation for a lot of stuff. Just left me confused. The fact that it sort of gives away what is likely to be the plot to the new Hawkeye series is disappointing too.
I've no idea what's going on with Ray Winstone's accent in this. He's supposed to be Russian but it flits from American to British to Australian and at one point he sounds South Africa.
On a positive note - The Red Guardian character I thought was excellent. Would like to see more of him in the future.
F9 (2021)
Great!
I've read some the reviews and I just don't understand what everyone problem is. This movie is great. Ok, it's ridiculous but no more than the other films. It's a couple of hours of pure fun and joy. People need to stop being so miserable and just accept the movie for what it is.
Bad Trip (2021)
Very very funny. Also, some quite heartwarming moments.
I watched this and laughed a lot. It's fantastic. I can't understand the negative reviews. People can't have a sense of humour if they are voting it down. It's like a cross between Borat and Jackass, but with some really quite heartwarming moments about how there are people out there who will help others. Such as the army guy and the guy who helps (caution - spoiler coming up) after the car wreck. It shows lots and lots of people for just being nice humans.
Days Like These (1999)
Horrendous
Incredibly poorly casted with actors who look like they are knocking on 30 as opposed to the US version where the casting was perfect (well, up until Randy in season 8 that is). The acting is appalling. There are some very capable actors in the show who went on to have good careers. But everything from Eric's parents, Donna's parents to the six main characters was all done so badly. The US version was there as the perfect blueprint for this show and it was badly messed up. No wonder only 10 of the British episodes were aired on TV. It's more like a parody. You can't even call it a rip off, despite having a near identical script, because it's so badly done. To call it a rip off would be an insult to rip offs. Just avoid at all costs. I wish I did. The US version is incredible, even season 8 when Randy's not in it.
El Camino (2019)
Excellent.
Probably a few too many flashbacks. Would have been nicer to see how Jesse has moved on following Breaking Bad. But none the less. A good movie. Well worth a watch if you're a fan of the series.
Joker (2019)
Excellent
If Joaquin Phoenix doesn't win best actor Oscar for this performance then the Oscars cannot be taken seriously ever again.
Robin Hood (2018)
Great movie. Don't understand the criticisms.
I went to see this with my daughter who is 14. She said it didn't have great reviews but is a fan of Taron Egerton after the Kingsman films.
We both really enjoyed the movie. The story is well told, it's not complicated, it doesn't jump about. It has a proper beginning, middle and end.
The chemistry between characters is good and the acting is good.
There's plenty of funny moments and one liners.
Don't listen to the negative reviews. Give this film a go as it's really really good. My daughter actually suggested going a second time and taking her sister.