It actually has more of a story than the first installment, but we see just how badly the lack of characters sinks the whole thing. No Diesel, no Michelle Rodriguez, only Walker makes the transfer and is not as much fun to watch without the rest of the team. The car stuff is fun to watch as always.
Eastwood knows how to put together a pretty slick movie. It is well acted and the story bounces along that it is easy to follow and enjoy. The songs are probably the best pieces of the film and were actually sung live, the quality is definitely there. Only thing I can knock is the gratuitous amount of foul language which was hard to listen to.
Hands down the best popcorn movie I've ever seen. Growing up a major fan of the Need For Speed video games this movie is practically all of it just transferred to the big screen. It's big, dumb, and loud but if you are taking it seriously then I think you missed the point. Buckle your seatbelt, crank the nitrous oxide, and have a blast.
Couldn't relate to any of the movie around actual Christmas-time so I think that's why it fell flat for me. Maybe chuckled once, I guess Chevy Chase isn't my brand of humor.
Pretty spectacular. The movie sets in this film stagger the imagination, including the largest outdoor set ever made, a 92,000 square meter replica of the Roman Forum. It manages to straddle the fine line between an epic movie and focusing on individual characters so that they don't melt into the sea of extras. Plummer, Loren, and Boyd give great performances and as always you can't go wrong with the acting ability of Sir Alec Guinness.
The sheer amount of creativity that went into this film blows my mind. I couldn't stop watching it even if I tried, it just hypnotizes you. Tons of gorgeous women in it, too.
Overall pretty dumb, but still entertaining. The 2004 film with Thomas Jane is more of an actual movie whereas this one is kind of one big action scene. Still not bad, and good fun if you're a Punisher fan.
A very enjoyable Netflix B-movie I must say. Effects were surprisingly good. If all Netflix films had at least this level of enjoyment factor they'd be in pretty good shape.
Very witty, it's more than just a classic story with zombies tacked on. It's truly amazing how well the zombie plotline works into the original story with dialogue and the original themes. Quite a bit of action, but I think they still held back in order for the movie to be taken more seriously. Should've gone all out, I think.
It's a decent Stewart movie, but it throws around themes and character deaths without enough development at times. So instead of being genuinely affected by the event, it gets kind of awkward instead. It's a good story though, and Stewart plays a likable character as the sole head of his family.
One of those movies that is certainly entertaining, and very well acted, but at the same time manages to leave an unsettling knot in your stomach. Taking a look at the actual events behind the story, it's very easy to feel as if the most well known restaurant in the world was built upon a foundation of backstabbing, deceit, and flat out dishonesty. It's somewhat depressing in that way, and a commentary on our world, really.
A superb film. Cagney shines as usual but due to the role he is able to display more of his acting chops here, he's no cut and dry gangster in this one. Bogart plays a great role as well and having two titans of cinema squaring off against one another is pure gold.
Perhaps the worst western movie I've come across. Little wonder that John Wayne actually wrote Eastwood about the film and expressed his disappointment.
Lago really seems like hell, and the whole film comes across as some ego-fueled dream of Eastwood where he rules supreme and any kind of logic is thrown to the wind. Totally agree with "GrooveRemote," the movie makes perfect sense if you substitute Eastwood's character for the Devil.
A brilliant film, and certainly ahead of its time. Cagney really shines and Bogart plays an interesting switch from his normal persona. It's a real testament to Bogart's acting that even with him being so known for being a tough guy that he is still able to portray a vulnerable, spineless creature. Such a treat to see two titans of cinema face to face.
It seems that the prime factor that sinks a zombie film is the quality of the zombies themselves. Despite not being a major budget film (at least I don't think it is) the zombie design is fantastic and very unnerving. Particularly the rather gruesome neck-snapping motions, very nuts. It's not terribly acted and actually manages to make you feel something for the characters involved. Director Sang-ho seems to be a fan of George Romero and the ending scene feels like a direct homage to the final scene of Night of the Living Dead, albeit with a different outcome.
I love me a little Charlton Heston in an epic movie, and this one delivers. It has some great battle choreography and never lets you forget that it is truly an epic in the scope of the sets, number of extras, etc.
Interestingly, Heston really despised working with Loren during the course of filming but both actors are good enough that you'd never notice. Their romance sizzles throughout the course of the film and by the end we actually feel something for both of them.
A brilliant piece of Noir filmmaking. There's a wonderful dark and cerebral quality to the film which makes it seem very otherworldly. Heston shines very well and Welles is at the top of his game. I think this film might have more interrupting dialogue than all other films I've watched combined (thanks to Orson's character) which made it a bit difficult to understand at times. Subtitles cleared the problem up nicely. I think it actually elevates the film because real dialogue is not without rude interruption and this film captured that.
I didn't like it so much, and I think it's because Nolan managed to make a "cerebral" war film. The lack of dialogue took me out of the picture at multiple scenes because it just seemed so unrealistic. Nolan would have us believe that characters lock eyes and telepathically know what each other is thinking in order to do something, and that the hundreds of soldiers waiting to evacuate would just stand tight-lipped like statues. I realise that he was trying to drive the focus by eliminating a lot of script-work but too much is simply too much.
It's almost two different movies, one in LA, the other in Laos. Needless to say the first half is pretty decent and the other not so much. I actually thought that the first movie was pretty good and I have to admit I was curious what would happen next. After watching this next chapter I think I can safely say that I shouldn't have been excited in the first place.
The effects are good though, definitely on-par for a rather low budget alien movie.
A decent movie, I think the main thing that washes it out is the implausibility of certain scenes. You'd think that with impending disaster people would run instead of standing around watching other people run but... whatever.
Thee is no way that the hotel or any buildings would be left standing from a wave that size. It would be like a tsunami hitting a sandcastle. Plus the main character's survival of being tossed around in a car is fairly preposterous.
Had no idea what to expect so I guess I wasn't disappointed, it certainly is a quirky movie that feels all over the place. Had no idea it was from a book, it certainly felt like the source material had been established somehow.
I can't resist a Jimmy Stewart western so when I saw it for sale at a thrift store I had to take the chance. It's a solidly good western for sure. Great storyline that has a well thought out journey behind it and plenty of action topped with excellent landscapes. Went right into my mental top 20 western list.
Rogue One had the ability to push the gauntlet because it knew what it was. Solo doesn't really have that same freedom, and it feels like it was played safe rather than diving in head first. I get the feeling that Disney was rather gun-shy after what Last Jedi turned out to be (and rightfully so.)
We finally get to see Corellia on the big screen, but it feels lackluster and that somehow leaks into the entire film.
This was the opportunity to really make a dirty and gritty Corellia to really highlight the fact that Han has fought his way out of one of the Empire's industrial hellholes, yet we barely see any of it. I was really looking forward to seeing Stormtroopers look like they'd been through hell, endless pinpricks of light from welder's torches as they construct an Imperial fleet, and scenes/atmosphere that made you smell the motor oil in the air. We got none of that.
Alden does a decent job of portraying Han, but I think Donald Glover did a better than average job with Lando. He really shines. I think that Glover's preparation of watching Billy Dee Williams' performance comes through, there are tiny little nuances that just help paint the younger version of the character.
Droid equal rights? That's something we really didn't need in this film in any way. Possibly funny at first, it gets to be quite tiresome after that agenda is pushed over and over.
I think I might have fist pumped a few times in the theater when L3-37 got fried, just couldn't help myself.
I have mixed feelings about the cameo at the end. It almost felt like it was shoehorned into the film as if they believed it would automatically make the film better. You can almost picture the writing staff sitting around and thinking "we've got a decent movie, but we need a major pop at the end" and then someone chimed in "I know, let's throw him into it." It seemed way out of left field and let's be honest, is nowhere near as seamless as the epic cameo battle at the end of Rogue One, for example.
There's a weird sort of "second rate" feel to this sequel. The kind of jokes that were genuinely funny in the first film are goofy and thrown in at the oddest times in this one. The action is good but at the same time it has that "King Kong" feel that another commenter nailed perfectly. Because of the urban climax to the film we don't get quite as much time on Isla Sorna and I think that is somewhat disappointing.
Pete Postlethwaite's character feels like he should be interesting and maybe even a cousin of Muldoon from the first movie but he isn't given any character development, just a few odd lines that are supposed to be powerful but it just doesn't cut it. If you are going to use him as a way of highlighting humanity's drive of being the top predator than don't go half-hearted with it.
I think Speilberg kind of struggled with this movie to be honest. The plotline isn't as tight and the character development is lacking. Then there were times when the story got jumbled for one reason or another. Like on the runaway boat that slams into the dock. A deleted scene had Raptors on the boat that got out, and that resulted in the crew being eaten and "all over the place" as one character put it. Once the Raptor scenes was removed it creates that pretty massive plot hole. Then there is dialogue that is just a bit off. Julianne Moore's character warns Vince to put out his cigarette because they are on the island to "study and document, not interact." This line is literally delivered 100 seconds after she pets a baby Stegosaurus on the head for Pete's sake. C'mon Speilberg, these are rookie filmmaking mistakes.
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Movie comment on 2 Fast 2 Furious
DisneyStitch
It actually has more of a story than the first installment, but we see just how badly the lack of characters sinks the whole thing. No Diesel, no Michelle Rodriguez, only Walker makes the transfer and is not as much fun to watch without the rest of the team. The car stuff is fun to watch as always.Movie comment on Jersey Boys
DisneyStitch
Eastwood knows how to put together a pretty slick movie. It is well acted and the story bounces along that it is easy to follow and enjoy. The songs are probably the best pieces of the film and were actually sung live, the quality is definitely there. Only thing I can knock is the gratuitous amount of foul language which was hard to listen to.Movie comment on The Fast and the Furious
DisneyStitch
Hands down the best popcorn movie I've ever seen. Growing up a major fan of the Need For Speed video games this movie is practically all of it just transferred to the big screen. It's big, dumb, and loud but if you are taking it seriously then I think you missed the point. Buckle your seatbelt, crank the nitrous oxide, and have a blast.Movie comment on National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
DisneyStitch
Couldn't relate to any of the movie around actual Christmas-time so I think that's why it fell flat for me. Maybe chuckled once, I guess Chevy Chase isn't my brand of humor.Movie comment on The Fall of the Roman Empire
DisneyStitch
Pretty spectacular. The movie sets in this film stagger the imagination, including the largest outdoor set ever made, a 92,000 square meter replica of the Roman Forum. It manages to straddle the fine line between an epic movie and focusing on individual characters so that they don't melt into the sea of extras. Plummer, Loren, and Boyd give great performances and as always you can't go wrong with the acting ability of Sir Alec Guinness.Movie comment on Scott Pilgrim vs. the World
DisneyStitch
The sheer amount of creativity that went into this film blows my mind. I couldn't stop watching it even if I tried, it just hypnotizes you. Tons of gorgeous women in it, too.Movie comment on Punisher: War Zone
DisneyStitch
Overall pretty dumb, but still entertaining. The 2004 film with Thomas Jane is more of an actual movie whereas this one is kind of one big action scene. Still not bad, and good fun if you're a Punisher fan.Movie comment on Spectral
DisneyStitch
A very enjoyable Netflix B-movie I must say. Effects were surprisingly good. If all Netflix films had at least this level of enjoyment factor they'd be in pretty good shape.Movie comment on Pride and Prejudice and Zombies
DisneyStitch
Very witty, it's more than just a classic story with zombies tacked on. It's truly amazing how well the zombie plotline works into the original story with dialogue and the original themes. Quite a bit of action, but I think they still held back in order for the movie to be taken more seriously. Should've gone all out, I think.Movie comment on Shenandoah
DisneyStitch
It's a decent Stewart movie, but it throws around themes and character deaths without enough development at times. So instead of being genuinely affected by the event, it gets kind of awkward instead. It's a good story though, and Stewart plays a likable character as the sole head of his family.Movie comment on The Founder
DisneyStitch
One of those movies that is certainly entertaining, and very well acted, but at the same time manages to leave an unsettling knot in your stomach. Taking a look at the actual events behind the story, it's very easy to feel as if the most well known restaurant in the world was built upon a foundation of backstabbing, deceit, and flat out dishonesty. It's somewhat depressing in that way, and a commentary on our world, really.Movie comment on The Roaring Twenties
DisneyStitch
A superb film. Cagney shines as usual but due to the role he is able to display more of his acting chops here, he's no cut and dry gangster in this one. Bogart plays a great role as well and having two titans of cinema squaring off against one another is pure gold.Movie comment on High Plains Drifter
DisneyStitch
Perhaps the worst western movie I've come across. Little wonder that John Wayne actually wrote Eastwood about the film and expressed his disappointment.Lago really seems like hell, and the whole film comes across as some ego-fueled dream of Eastwood where he rules supreme and any kind of logic is thrown to the wind. Totally agree with "GrooveRemote," the movie makes perfect sense if you substitute Eastwood's character for the Devil.
Movie comment on Angels with Dirty Faces
DisneyStitch
A brilliant film, and certainly ahead of its time. Cagney really shines and Bogart plays an interesting switch from his normal persona. It's a real testament to Bogart's acting that even with him being so known for being a tough guy that he is still able to portray a vulnerable, spineless creature. Such a treat to see two titans of cinema face to face.Movie comment on Busanhaeng
DisneyStitch
It seems that the prime factor that sinks a zombie film is the quality of the zombies themselves. Despite not being a major budget film (at least I don't think it is) the zombie design is fantastic and very unnerving. Particularly the rather gruesome neck-snapping motions, very nuts. It's not terribly acted and actually manages to make you feel something for the characters involved. Director Sang-ho seems to be a fan of George Romero and the ending scene feels like a direct homage to the final scene of Night of the Living Dead, albeit with a different outcome.Movie comment on Doom
DisneyStitch
Somewhat enjoyable as a popcorn flick. Johnson plays a completely paint-by-numbers tough guy and with very superficial character development.I don't think I ever noticed how wide Dwayne can open his eyes until this film... wow.
Movie comment on El Cid
DisneyStitch
I love me a little Charlton Heston in an epic movie, and this one delivers. It has some great battle choreography and never lets you forget that it is truly an epic in the scope of the sets, number of extras, etc.Interestingly, Heston really despised working with Loren during the course of filming but both actors are good enough that you'd never notice. Their romance sizzles throughout the course of the film and by the end we actually feel something for both of them.
Movie comment on Touch of Evil
DisneyStitch
A brilliant piece of Noir filmmaking. There's a wonderful dark and cerebral quality to the film which makes it seem very otherworldly. Heston shines very well and Welles is at the top of his game. I think this film might have more interrupting dialogue than all other films I've watched combined (thanks to Orson's character) which made it a bit difficult to understand at times. Subtitles cleared the problem up nicely. I think it actually elevates the film because real dialogue is not without rude interruption and this film captured that.Movie comment on Dunkirk
DisneyStitch
I didn't like it so much, and I think it's because Nolan managed to make a "cerebral" war film. The lack of dialogue took me out of the picture at multiple scenes because it just seemed so unrealistic. Nolan would have us believe that characters lock eyes and telepathically know what each other is thinking in order to do something, and that the hundreds of soldiers waiting to evacuate would just stand tight-lipped like statues. I realise that he was trying to drive the focus by eliminating a lot of script-work but too much is simply too much.Movie comment on Beyond Skyline
DisneyStitch
It's almost two different movies, one in LA, the other in Laos. Needless to say the first half is pretty decent and the other not so much. I actually thought that the first movie was pretty good and I have to admit I was curious what would happen next. After watching this next chapter I think I can safely say that I shouldn't have been excited in the first place.The effects are good though, definitely on-par for a rather low budget alien movie.
Movie comment on Bølgen
DisneyStitch
A decent movie, I think the main thing that washes it out is the implausibility of certain scenes. You'd think that with impending disaster people would run instead of standing around watching other people run but... whatever.Movie comment on Queen of the Damned
DisneyStitch
Had no idea what to expect so I guess I wasn't disappointed, it certainly is a quirky movie that feels all over the place. Had no idea it was from a book, it certainly felt like the source material had been established somehow.Still better than Twilight, though...
Movie comment on Bend of the River
DisneyStitch
I can't resist a Jimmy Stewart western so when I saw it for sale at a thrift store I had to take the chance. It's a solidly good western for sure. Great storyline that has a well thought out journey behind it and plenty of action topped with excellent landscapes. Went right into my mental top 20 western list.Movie comment on Solo: A Star Wars Story
DisneyStitch
Rogue One had the ability to push the gauntlet because it knew what it was. Solo doesn't really have that same freedom, and it feels like it was played safe rather than diving in head first. I get the feeling that Disney was rather gun-shy after what Last Jedi turned out to be (and rightfully so.)We finally get to see Corellia on the big screen, but it feels lackluster and that somehow leaks into the entire film.
Droid equal rights? That's something we really didn't need in this film in any way. Possibly funny at first, it gets to be quite tiresome after that agenda is pushed over and over.
I have mixed feelings about the cameo at the end. It almost felt like it was shoehorned into the film as if they believed it would automatically make the film better. You can almost picture the writing staff sitting around and thinking "we've got a decent movie, but we need a major pop at the end" and then someone chimed in "I know, let's throw him into it." It seemed way out of left field and let's be honest, is nowhere near as seamless as the epic cameo battle at the end of Rogue One, for example.
Movie comment on The Lost World: Jurassic Park
DisneyStitch
There's a weird sort of "second rate" feel to this sequel. The kind of jokes that were genuinely funny in the first film are goofy and thrown in at the oddest times in this one. The action is good but at the same time it has that "King Kong" feel that another commenter nailed perfectly. Because of the urban climax to the film we don't get quite as much time on Isla Sorna and I think that is somewhat disappointing.Pete Postlethwaite's character feels like he should be interesting and maybe even a cousin of Muldoon from the first movie but he isn't given any character development, just a few odd lines that are supposed to be powerful but it just doesn't cut it. If you are going to use him as a way of highlighting humanity's drive of being the top predator than don't go half-hearted with it.
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