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Madame Web (2024)
Intrigue led to disappointment
I don't always agree with reviews ... the previews looked good ... I was interested. The outline provided in the preview was not the intriguing plot line that unfolded over the course of a two hour movie. The script was horrid and provided a very shallow starting point for the heroine. I am not opposed to "girl power" movies that are organic in nature but the whole thing felt forced. I am uncertain as to whether the acting was to the caliber of a high school production or if the script and direction was just that poorly done. The film oscillated between campy and drama. The script was just so stiff and provided no dynamic for the actors. The plot was fairly predictable like a teen drama on CW from the early 00's.
Mean Girls (2024)
Trash.
As a fan of the original movie AND musical theater, this rendition was trash. Many of the musicals coming out based on other works, have lack luster lyrics that no singer or musician could do justice ,.. this one unfortunately failed at both. It also further perpetuates stereotypes that need to be permanently laid to rest, this movie was a waste of time and money, the lyrics were hard to understand for lack of enunciation it just sounded like a mix of overused riffs. Riffs back to back for a single phrase? Seriously? The acting wasn't bad. The choreography was repetitive and chaotic ... with the chaos it had the deceptive appearance of dynamic choreography, but it was just oversexualized garbage.
Thor: Love and Thunder (2022)
Screaming Goats Says it All
What in the world did I just watch?!? What has happened to Marvel and the Marvel Universe/Multiverse? Since Endgame, I feel like much of their movies (I have enjoyed most of the series) have come down to everyone throw their creative ideas in a hat, draw one and make them randomly happen as they are drawn, Thor is no exception to this rule. I am less sad about the money I spent to see it than the time wasted.
The Girl on the Mountain (2022)
HOPE inspired
The Girl on the Mountain is beautiful ... a beautiful story of hope, beautiful cinematography, and beautiful characters. In a world where hope seems to be lost and life is full of disappointment or devastating circumstances, it can still be found. Darkness can be overcome by light.
This movie was not what I expected, it was more than. More than in the sense that the vast majority of the film was told with limited dialogue, yet in that lack of words, it allows the viewer to experience the emotion and depth of the film. At times I could find myself relating to either of the lead characters. This movie can bring healing to those who have lost someone. Who may be contemplating giving up. It is inspiring and gives hope that even when we think we are abandoned and alone someone is there. Even when life is hard and ugly, we can still find beauty.