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Blue Beetle (2023)
C'mon DC
It's getting worse and worse since the conclusion of Nolan's Dark Knight trilogy... this was so bad I had a tough time telling if it was another lousy MCU filler. I actually had to double check if it was actually DC's doings even though there were a few quips about the Flash and Superman.
Not joking when I say this script is almost a dead ringer for Venom... just swap out the black booger for a blue roach.
Can we PLEASE get back to quality writing, directing and acting? Actually I'm not even going to say the acting was bad. The script was so bad there was just nothing they could do about it.
Willow (2022)
So there was a little Mouse Club stuff to it...
Ok, it had it's moment's of cheese. And some folks are going to slam it for the same sex relationship... But it honestly exceeded my expectations by a long shot.
The acting wasn't without some tough spots. The story stalled a few times. And the special effects weren't top notch.
Now it was impressive to see that much of the original movie's cast back, and playing functional roles in the show. I understand one key cast member couldn't be on camera... but they did a great job of playing that one up. Sure there was a little playing on emotions with a few scenes about that. But they did a good job with it.
All in all, I hope they do more seasons, because it earned it.
Prey (2022)
Finally
Yes, someone managed to write a prequel that DOESN'T require you to watch the previous film or films.
Yes it does help to have watched some (but not all) of the previous ones. But you're not going to end completely confused as to what's going on.
For a lack of mainstream actors, you didn't see anyone forcing their parts. Well directed, well written and appropriately de-cheesed due to a lack of the old one liners (get to the chopper, you're an ugly mother... and so on).
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022)
Bit hard to follow at times
Might be different if you read the comics or a hardcore fan of the Marvel Studios series of movies.
But as a casual fan, it jumps around a little much, and adds so many characters with little to no explanation.
With that aside, it's an entertaining movie. Just wish I could leave my brain completely off to enjoy it more.
The Northman (2022)
It's not what was expected
It's not an action film. Very slow paced and drawn out.
It's more an art film with a ridiculous budget and a pretty solid cast of established actors.
Halo (2022)
Never played the games but...
I can't imagine the game series went on this long with this disjointed of a story.
The acting is ho-hum. Special effects are B grade at best (seriously, still using AK's 500+ years in the future????).
Sorry Halo fans, I don't see this one making it past one season.
The Batman (2022)
I'm torn on this one.
One minute the story line is gripping, the action is great... and then blah for 30 minutes. And then it's back to the races. It's just too uneven of a movie.
Peacemaker (2022)
Where has this been?
Think of it as a cross between the Tick and The Boys. And in a surprisingly good way.
Just shut your brain off, and give it a chance. You'll be laughing at the foolishness.
The Matrix Resurrections (2021)
Another sequel that shouldn't have been
I'd like to congratulate Lawrence Fishburne and Hugo Weaving for moving on and avoiding this mess.
Of course that didn't stop the studio from still inserting old footage of them into this.
Shame on the rest of the returning cast and established actors for this. It was a pure money grab, with no backing to it. The plot wandered all over the place, the acting was weak at best. They almost phoned this one in for a pay check... heck they probably could have done most of their parts over zoom.
Claw (2021)
Smh
Can they either stop producing movies like this or make some attempt at being original? Scares and sound effects right out of Jurassic Park.
Acting straight out of direct to cable network (not even to DVD).
Bigfoot is Real (2020)
just shaking my head
Either this is the most over the top reality TV nonsense or these folks are just pure morons. Or both.
Not even an amateur hunter would go out in the woods like this.
Mortal Kombat (2021)
LAZY all the way around
The special effects were good, but that's all this movie was. Bad story line, bad acting, bad directing... on and on
What happened to a quality story to work with even?
Wonder Woman 1984 (2020)
Wow, this was bad
No amount of acting skills could save this mess. The plot wasn't even clear... even after the movie was over. Character development was also non-existent.
All made worse by someone's attempt to make it look like it was filmed with 80's cameras at a few points.
I expected so much more after the first movie. But this one was right in line with most of DC's other post Christopher Nolan films. Not very good at all.
The Hunt (2020)
pure junk
Do you remember the movie "The Interview" that garnered so much publicity when they removed it from theaters for political reasons.. a film that was so bad there was no way it could have broke even without some stunt like that.
Well this is the same thing. Total trash, nothing done right and they built up this hype. People rushed to see it and for what?
Birds of Prey and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn (2020)
What the heck did I just watch?
To say this had a weak plot line is a HUGE compliment. It had none. Nor was there any worthwhile acting, directing, editing or special effects. I have no clue what the heck was going on as this one bounced all over creation. It was like a tragic spin of Dead Pool on meth.
Jared Leto should be thanking the gods of film he wasn't in this one too. It actually made Suicide Squad look like a masterpiece of film.
Terminator: Dark Fate (2019)
Please no more sequels or spin-offs
Overall it wasn't a BAD movie. Except for it being a sequel. The tie in to the first two movies (aka the only real ones) was what killed it.
What next? Alien vs Predator vs Terminator?
The Witcher (2019)
something just wasn't right
You know how you find a dish you REALLY like at your favorite restaurant, and you THINK you're going to make it at home?
That's kinda how this show came across to me. Something wasn't there.
It was trying to capture some of GoT style, but missed. It jumped around a lot on main characters that took some time to cross paths. Then it rushed to bring them together (fears of the show being canceled). Random characters you're SUPPOSED to know, since reading the books / playing the games are required for viewing.
And anyone who complained about Christian Bale as Batman... please avoid this because the over active and forced voices will make you even crazier.
All in all though, it lacked some polish, needs another season to get it's own identity instead of riding another show's popularity. Then it might be fine.
6 Underground (2019)
Just pass
Plot? nope
Story line? nope
Character development? They tried. But it moved so slowly and sporadically that it just fell a part.
Seriously for as fast paced as this movie is... it's slow as paint drying. Even the opening chase, I was stuck waiting for it to end.
Joker (2019)
Complete dribble
This movie told a story. That's all it did. Told a story that didn't need to be told.
I actually got up and left since it was so stupid.
El Camino (2019)
torn on this one.
Typical writing, directing, acting of the series... which is a great thing. But so much of this movie felt forced. Admittedly that could all be from cramming this into a 2 hour movie.
Sure it could have benefit from being moved to say a single season of a show. But Better Call Saul kinda turned to mush when they stretched that out too far. I also can't blame the cast and crew for doing it as one shot and done.
I'm also torn on the reason for this movie. Did we need closure to the Jessie Pinkman story? And was this even closure? It felt like it was no closer to and end that when it began.
All that aside it wasn't a bad movie at all.
The I-Land (2019)
Such promise with a good start
Then it went off the friggin' rails.
Should have stuck to the original part about being stranded on the island instead of this altered reality BS
Annihilation (2018)
What the fork just happened?
For all the hype that's all this movie was.
Character development is spotty. We hardly know anything about most of the characters by the end of the movie. Their dialog and interaction is just flat and boring.
The plot is just a giant mind sucking hole! Still not even sure "if" the reason for the shimmer was alien? What did the thing in the shimmer want? Was it really trying to destroy the planet?
Top 10 worst movies of 2018 so far
Top Gear (2002)
To quote the Great James May: Absolute RUBBISH
As an American from the Motor City, I love cars. I thought the US version of the show was in no way shape or form worthy of bearing the name of the BBC's work of art.
This is worse than the US version.... far worse.... not only does it not deserve the name "Top Gear" it shouldn't even be on the air.
Evans is just an annoying @ssh@at. LeBlanc doesn't cut it either. The only one worth being on the show is Sabine, and she's an after-thought to the other two. Good it's like a sock puppet show on meth!
Can we just use the two new "hosts" as traffic cones for a steamroller special? PLEASE????