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The Dark Knight (2008)

One of the greatest superhero movies of all time

[9/10 · 10 July 2017]

Recently, we could watch Batman in cinema again(Batman v Superman). But today I want to review another movie about Batman:the dark knight. This is truly an all star cast spearheaded by Heath Ledger as the Joker, who gives a phenomenal performance.

This film is just phenomenal. It's hard to put into words just how good it is. As with seemingly every Christopher Nolan-directed film, it makes you think and you'll probably have to watch it more than once to truly understand everything in the film. What really made this film, however, is just how real it felt. Most superhero movies are pretty cliché, but this movie didn't even feel like a superhero movie. It felt like it could actually happen in real life. It was more like a crime drama film that just happened to include Batman. ---Yidioo

A Ghost Story (2017)

Learning about the time and happiness of the life

[8/10 · 10 July 2017]

A Ghost Story tells the story of this singular exploration of legacy, love, loss, and the enormity of existence, a recently deceased, white-sheeted ghost returns to his suburban home to try to reconnect with his bereft wife. Amazing directing, acting, story, and cintomatography. Not a very fun watch, though.

Overall, A Ghost Story is a really heart-felt, compelling story, that seems to teach you about time, loss, love, and devastation in one. It is a beautiful film about life after death. And too, the way its originality took over in this film was a gigantic leap to entertain an audience with it's ghost sheet, aspect ratio, and cinematography.

Whiplash (2014)

Best drummer movie you will ever see

[9/10 · 10 July 2017]

In an attempt to become the next greatest musician, Andrew(Miles Teller) enlists at Shafer Conservatory, a New York music school, where he is brought into a local band where he meets Terrence Fletcher(JK Simmon), a music teacher renowned for his peculiar methods, who pushes him to the edge of his ability, mentality and sanity.

A really spectacular film. One of the greatest musician stories around, portrayed beautifully by such talented acting from Miles Teller and J.K. Simmons. Left me wanting more, and definitely had some twists and turns that I didn't expect, which was really nice.

I cannot find a major flaw with this movie. Granted, there isn't really such thing as a flawless movie but I cannot find a major flaw that takes you out of the viewing experience. The music is excellent. I mean the acting is spectacular. Perfectly written, spectacularly directed and honestly one of the best dramas made in the past decade.

The Revenant (I) (2015)

Leonardo DiCaprio really did deserve all the awards that he got for this role

[9/10 · 9 July 2017]

The Revenant is a gorgeous film about a few mens' experiences in northern mid- America in the early 1800s westward expansion era. It was expertly directed. The use of natural light really adds to the danger of the environment that surrounds Hugh Glass (Leonardo DiCaprio). Innaritu loves the camera to pan around objects and people to create a sense of awe and spectacle.

I thought it was his best film by far. The realism and intensity of his performance really comes through. The story was gripping throughout the whole film and I found the twists and turns very interesting. ---Yidioo

Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017)

Simply, the Spider-man movie we deserve

[9/10 · 9 July 2017]

This is Spider-Man that we grow up with, his essence , sense of humour and behaviour but with all new gadget. This version of vulture is amazing, fully developed villain, he is very cruel dangerous and truly sinister.

Great plot, the movie has many surprises. A movie worth going to the cinema another two times to watch it again. Best Spider-man to date congratulations to Marvel Studios for making this iconic character fantastic again now Marvel Studios need to open up the bank and bring this character home to keep it on the path of greatness. ---From Yidioo

Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) (2014)

Birdman is incredibly clever character study and a modern classic

[8/10 · 9 July 2017]

Birdman is the kind of film I can watch again and again, with each viewing lending a new appreciation for some small detail; a camera angle, a seemingly throwaway line, a drum beat.

This film was not what I thought it would be, but I was not disappointed. Birdman has everything that most modern movies lack; wit, integrity, originality and realism. This is a beautifully directed film by Alejandro and the script is so good and the chacters so interesting that talking scenes are just as investing and exciting as any action sequence. The performances in this film are great too, Michael Keaton, Edward Norton, Emma Stone and the rest of the cast all give intriguing performances that perfectly suit their characters. ---From Yidioo

The Departed (2006)

I like this film, but I certainly don't love it

[6/10 · 6 July 2017]

"Infernal Affairs" is one of the most successful films in Asia, and it became internationally known when Martin Scorsese adapted it to shoot "The Departed".

This is a very good movie - I loved the parallel stories of the undercover cop (DiCaprio) and the bent cop (Damon.) Listening to their Bostonian accents made me think they'd be perfect as the Kennedy brothers - they certainly look the part, especially Damon. So many great performers here - including Mark Wahlberg and Vera Farmiga - and of course, whenever Jack Nicholson is on screen he just wipes everyone else out by sheer force of charisma. He's not only a great actor, but one of the few true stars still with us. But the Chinese one still a better version than the Departed.What the remake did wrong was making the girlfriends of our protagonists into the same person, adding a love triangle, which was unnecessary and distracting. ---From Yidioo

Sherlock Holmes (2009)

Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law make a great team!

[8/10 · 6 July 2017]

When a string of brutal murders terrorizes London, it doesn't take long for legendary detective Sherlock Holmes (Robert Downey Jr.) and his crime- solving partner, Dr. Watson (Jude Law), to find the killer, Lord Blackwood (Mark Strong). A devotee of the dark arts, Blackwood has a bigger scheme in mind, and his execution plays right into his plans. The game is afoot when Blackwood seems to rise from the grave, plunging Holmes and Watson into the world of the occult and strange technologies.

Extremely entertaining reinterpretation of Sherlock Holmes; characters made believable and likable by Robert Downey, Jr and Jude Law. And the music by Hans Zimmer fit perfect to the fast action scenes in old world London. The two have fantastic buddy chemistry, and their good-natured bickering is a delight. Parents should be aware that this PG-13 film, while very light on offensive language and sexuality (a woman's bare back is seen, as is a man's bare chest in a different scene, and there is one innuendo) does have a good deal of action violence and some blood. Also, the storyline involves the occult, which is displayed as evil and to be combated, but its portrayal may still make some uncomfortable. Sherlock Holmes comes recommended to those who enjoy action films with substance. ---From Yidioo

I, Robot (2004)

amazing performance from will smith and shia lebouf

[7/10 · 6 July 2017]

I enjoyed it and thats all that matters. Some scenes were a little ridiculous. I, Robot provides a fun mystery with a few predictable, but interesting, turns. The mystery aspect is clever enough to keep you guessing without frustrating you to the point of taking you out of the movie. You'll care about it right up until the point you realize that the movie is actually a summer blockbuster and your thinking cap should be put on the backburner while you're bombarded with one action scene after the next. ---From Yidioo

The Lego Batman Movie (2017)

Hilarious, clever, fantastic animation and high on originality

[8/10 · 5 July 2017]

The Lego batman movie is such a good film with lots of laughs and good action too plus it's very funny laugh my ass off with this film. Best animated film of 2017 plus BATMAN RULES and will always be my number one superhero ever. Funny and fun film love it.

Really enjoyed this. I'm gonna say it was better than The Lego Movie. It was brilliant. The humour, gags, production, it was all perfect. It looks incredible and the voices and characters are spot on. This was brilliant.Much like the Lego movie this movie has tons of emotional scenes in it between great dynamic character who have defines character progression throughout the story and it helps that the humor is spot on and keeps you going through the movie without ever becoming disinterested in the story. ---From Yidioo

Running Scared (2006)

The strong performances truly pull this film's frantic, stylized energy together

[7/10 · 5 July 2017]

This Paul Walker movie is filled with bomblastic action, energy and an above average plot. It's characters and cast are good and the two small kids do good acting. The story arcs and Vera Farmiga's characters' journeys are good. It's good to see Paul Walker play against type.

I love everything about this movie. the directing, the style, the music, the tone, the creepiness, the suspense, the story. Paul walker did an awesome job in the lead role. so many interesting supporting characters with their own unique back-story. so many different things happening at the same time.

The ending was good and Paul Walkers acting was really good!! That's for the five stars!! The rest of this Movie is plain weird and I wouldn't give it a rating! ---From Yidioo

The Judge (2014)

Great performances an enjoyable serious film

[8/10 · 5 July 2017]

A great cast with a story line written wonderfully for the lead actors.

Robert Downey Jr. is generally an easy way to fish me into a film, and adding Robert Duvall into that equation as his father really sealed the deal, leaving me quite predisposed to digging this one. The two are an estranged son and father, with RDJ returning to his small hometown to defend his father on a murder charge.

Every performance in this film is A-List quality. The premise is a bit cliché but that's because it's honest...it's real. Ultimately, this is just a beautiful story about a father and a son finding their way back to each other. The film is a tad overlong,and I did really enjoy the performances from all involved and would recommend checking it out. ---From Yidioo

Deadpool (2016)

Good movie but it is not suit for children

[8/10 · 4 July 2017]

Incredibly funny and irreverent! There is no superhero movie like this one and it really breaks the standards. It was a fun violent R-rated comedy.

I have been waiting for a Deadpool movie ever since I heard of the character. He's a brilliant, funny, self-referential, pop-culture-spewing enigma. This is why I thought getting a Deadpool movie franchise started would be difficult. To faithfully represent the character, surely the fact that his origins are hazy, to say the least, should be touched upon? But, I suppose, coming up with a definitive origin story was a must, so I can forgive that.

Everything else about the movie is as good as I thought it would be. Funny, irreverent, with a good dose of fighting and explosions. ---Yidioo

Brooklyn (2015)

Brooklyn is a simple story told with amazing beauty and depth of emotion

[8/10 · 4 July 2017]

I wasn't really feeling this movie, when I first heard about it but, it had caught my attention. I finally watched it recently and it was perfect. I am very picky when it comes to romance moves but, Brooklyn blew me away. I am going to be reading the novel soon, Brooklyn is definitely one of my favorites.

Really enjoyed it. Went from a perfectly pleasant coming of age story to some real deep meaning about identity, home, love, and career. Didn't see any problems with it. It got pretty dramatic and heavy at times, all while sticking with the same tone. I guess the only issue I had with it is that it was kind of slow at the beginning and I wasn't absolutely in love with it.--- From Yidioo

Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens (2015)

Great addition to the Star Wars legacy!

[7/10 · 4 July 2017]

Star Wars is back and in the best way possible! The new and the old cast are amazing ! I loved every second of it! One of my personal favorite movies of all time! I am very excited for the future of Star Wars.Such a phenomenal movie! The Force Awakens is definitely on my top ten.The force is very strong with this one!

They needed to introduce the series. I thought they did a wonderful job with the cast and the effects and the acting was really good. Can't wait to see what they have for episode eight! A great movie with a lot of great surprises! Great acting! Great story! been a huge fan of the Star Wars movies since 1984. Watched them gazillions of times of the years. I never noticed The Force Awakens being a remake of A New Hope. The whole plot is the mystery of Luke Skywalker!!! The people who are complaining are just looking for something to complain about, look cool and be an attention hoar. Star Wars The Force Awakens was wonderful. ---Yidioo

Paterson (2016)

Wonderful quiet and inspirational movie

[8/10 · 3 July 2017]

Paterson is a bus driver in Patison, New Jersey. He is a very typical man in many ways. He get's up every morning - with no help from an alarm clock, he drives his bus, he goes home. Then he eats dinner that his lovely home living girl has made for him before he takes the dog out. He puts it outside a pub, have a beer and return. The next day is just like the one that just left him. Few differences, but maybe he creates a new poem.

This sounds flat, but it's not flat at all. Paterson is probably the nicest man in the world, maybe one of the most boring ones too, but his niceness and calmness makes up for it. This is a very observing film and it magically lets you digest it easily. It may be the nice shots, the constant, non-rushing pace or the many appearing small moments that reminds you of why life is so great in real life.

At first I didn't know what to make of this film but the performances are top notch and the film grows on you. The slow burning film has a lot of love and the poetry that our lead character reads gives the film depth that would otherwise feel like an odd choice to have in the film. The character of Paterson is brilliantly played and it's the filmmakers talent that holds our interest for the entire film.

Captain America: Civil War (2016)

This is my favourite MCU movie

[10/10 · 3 July 2017]

Political pressure mounts to install a system of accountability when the actions of the Avengers lead to collateral damage. The new status quo deeply divides the members of the team. Captain America (Chris Evans) believes superheroes should remain free to defend humanity without government interference. Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.) sharply disagrees and supports oversight. As the debate escalates into an all-out feud, Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson), Hawkeye (Jeremy Renner), War Machine (Don Cheadle), and Falcon (Sam Wilson) must pick a side.

This movie is able to push so many characters together into one story. There are so many characters but it still manages to keep a Captain America story. There's a great balance of humor, action and drama! One of the best superhero movie of all time. Loved the movie, all characters were awesome specially Spidey he killed it in that movie and the same thing with Black Panther. Best fights ever! The airport battle was epic and the fight we all been waiting for: Cap vs Iron man.

Kubo and the Two Strings (2016)

A beautiful and heartful and great story

[7/10 · 3 July 2017]

Combining a touching story, heartfelt performances and gorgeous, often idiosyncratic animation, Kubo & The Two Strings is one of the best animated movies ever not to have the words Disney, Pixar or Ghibli attached to them. Unfortunately overshadowed by flicks like Moana and Zootopia when it came to award season, it just as much fun as these films are, but is easily far more audacious. The action scenes are genuinely tense, and had me actively hoping the heroes would come out on top, and at times it looks like this might not happen. It's not a typical kid's movie, with some pretty heavy emotionality and themes of loss and grief, but it's done with positive intentions and isn't patronising or inappropriate. It has something for all ages, and deserves just as much praise and attention as the films put out by the aforementioned animated juggernauts.

Kubo And The Two Strings takes the typical 'Hero's Journey' to another level in this epic adventure that tells a fascinating story through captivating animation and a beautiful score. The movie transcends far beyond anything ever done in an animated film; it's almost on a Middle- Earth scope as far as fantasies go. It's also entertaining for audiences of all ages and an instant family classic.

Beautiful movie with heaps of comedy. Loved the stop-motion and story.

Love & Friendship (2016)

Love & Friendship is one of Mr. Metropolitan's best

[8/10 · 2 July 2017]

What I got to say about "Love & Friendship" is a good movie full of amazing grace. "It's a triumph and a delightful of a movie." The performances by the cast is really good. "Kate Beckinsale gives her best performance of her career." Whit Stillman's directing is good alongside his adaptation of author Jane Austen's novel was pretty good for my opinion. The cinematography is good. The choreography is good. The score in this film was so breathtaking to listen to. Finally, the effects are good as well.

So incredibly smart and very very funny. I love Jane Austen but this is so different to a lot of her more well known work; not necessarily better but definitely not worse. It feels as though some of the charismatic but conniving side characters she has in her novels have now become the main character. Lady Susan is definitely not a moral or always likable person but she is engaging and I did find myself rooting for her. Also it was beautifully filmed; the music created just the right atmosphere, the acting was superb. Overall I have only good things to say about this film, I adored it.

Love & Friendship is a movie that truly deserves its rotten tomatoes score. ---Yidioo

Doctor Strange (2016)

A fantastic, excellent and glamorous movie with everything

[9/10 · 2 July 2017]

The story about how Stephen Strange became Doctor Strange, the greatest sorcerer in the Marvel Universe and another Avenger, according to Stan Lee's material. His introduction to the MCU is an excellent combination of colors and visual effects, worthy of an Academy Award Nomination as it actually was.

Great story! Great acting! Excellently directed. The CGI was believable for what it is. Great comedic relief throughout as usual. Benedict Cumberbatch is perfect for this role. The movie was visually stunning and whilst one particular part others may feel is too long - I felt the movie was well balanced.

Filled with surprising corners and revealing secrets. The graphics are above phenomenal and the story is very fascinating as Dr. Strange figures out who he is and how he contains his mysterious and power within himself. One of the best marvel movies by far. Its special effects were great and so was the plot line. ---Yidioo

Baby Driver (2017)

A blast of pure pop energy

[8/10 · 2 July 2017]

Baby Driver is an absolutely brilliant film from Edgar Wright. The performances in this film are all top notch. There are a lot of twists and turns that worked perfectly. I cared about the plot and was invested in the story. The car chase scenes were amazing. They were all in tune with the soundtrack, which was really fun to watch. While the film isn't a full on comedy, it provides some great laughs. The soundtrack felt like its own character. The music fits perfectly and fit very well with the story. From the directing, acting, the soundtrack, and everything in between, the film is a unique and one of a kind experience that cannot be missed.

It's a fun genre mashup that's also rather disposable, offering quick surges of pleasure akin to the cavalcade of tasty pop, rock and R&B songs that litter the soundtrack and provide the film's heartbeat. Action lovers will be impressed by the film's choreography and live stunts, one driver entering and exiting a narrow alley with 180 degree spins. ---Yidioo

Finding Dory (2016)

Excellent for kids

[8/10 · 29 June 2017]

Finding Dory had the potential to be annoying, and for a certain amount of time, it feels almost laborious due to Dory's memory loss being played for effect numerous times before her long term memory kicks into gear. Once it does, the movie takes off. Dory pulls Marlin and Nemo along with her to meet another batch of interesting and funny sea creatures, as she learns where she came from, how she got lost, and where her parents got off to. It's a terrific kids movie, and has enough emotional depth to stay interesting for the adults, especially those who were kids when Finding Nemo was out in 2003, and felt the fear and apprehension of Marlin as he and Dory hunted for his lost son.

There will probably not be another one of these movies, but that's fine. The story is superb, the characters are diverse and fun, and there's plenty of bright colors and beautiful visuals to go around. It's heart is, undeniably, in the right place, with new, amazing side characters that has become expected from Pixar. It just never achieves the highest emotional impact on me, like I felt many previous Pixar films have had. Pixar is great at making animated movies that have more to them than just simple kids stuff, and they've proved that over and over. It's no accident that this movie is the highest grossing animated film of all time. ---From Yidioo

Moana (I) (2016)

Beautiful in every sense, Moana will soften even the hardest of hearts

[7/10 · 29 June 2017]

Moana is not the most original Disney movie. It's not a wildly different experience like Zootopia, and it's not as subversive to the Disney tropes as Frozen was. It has a lot of the same tropes you see in any Disney movie, and in a lot of ways it's one of the most pure Disney movies, tropes and all, that's come out in a while. It doesn't have a romance which is definitely a refreshing take, but other than that we've definitely seen a lot of this before. But here's the thing, even though it's full of tropes, they're all tropes I love, and it's able to use these tropes in an original environment with characters I really loved.

And Moana was a fun animation that set us out on adventures! It brought forth excitement with her never give up attitude. The computer aided animation was great. It is a wonderful children's animation. Good music, great story, and great adventure. It brought life to the Hawaiian mythology and gave me a subject to learn about. Making for another successful animated film by Disney. ----From Yidioo

The Jungle Book (2016)

A visually pleasing movie

[10/10 · 29 June 2017]

The Jungle Book is a CGI fantasy film that retells the story of Mowgli, an orphaned human boy who, guided by his animal guardians, sets out on a journey of self-discovery while evading the threatening Shere Khan. Neel Sethi plays the main character, Mowgli in the movie. He is the only human being on screen and as his first ever role, this kid actor is truly magnificent.

50 years later, Disney knocks the Jungle Book out of the park again. Stunning CGI, catchy remakes of our favorite songs and a passable job by the only real person in the movie, this film is a great way to enjoy a family night.

Great movie to watch I found this movie with action and excitement such as funny moments in this movie! You can't go wrong watching this movie! --- Yidioo

Arrival (II) (2016)

A film that not only tests the idea of aliens, but of humanity

[8/10 · 29 June 2017]

Best science fiction film of the year against tough competition. Excellent intelligent science fiction with linguists attempting to decipher an alien language at first contact. The world seems headed for war with distrust of the aliens and each other when our hero realizes the aliens have traveled in time.

Great acting and great plot. Visually the film is fantastic with an expert play on light and dark imagery, and the very deliberate use of color to emphasize certain characters and events. This transfers into the shadowy and smoke filled environment inside the alien vessel as well as the ink like Rorschach style alien writing. While trying to discover what the Aliens are, and their motivation, Dr. Louise Banks discovers what makes herself human and questions everything held sacred to her. "Arrival" is just as much a film about aliens landing on earth, as a film about self- discovery and the value placed on love and loss.

Worth watching. Some terrific emotional performances which is rare for science fiction films. ---Yidioo