This film had all the pieces but the whole was less than the sum of those pieces, which to me always means poor directing. This project would have thrived under Craigs Gillespie, slightly sharper editing, essentially montage the first 30 minutes, and a 30 minute shorter run time.
This was a great adaptation of not just Murakami’s story, but also his structure. The movie is very long, but it gives so much time for us as the audience to find ourselves in the story and gives us the space to react and think about the moments and relationships and conversations we are seeing, rather than just plotting along scene by scene. Quite meditative and inviting. Great film
This movie has been getting some hate. But I enjoyed it. I didn’t LOVE it and it kind of couldn’t decide whether to be a Gattaca type of sci fi or a brainless thriller like that Chris Pratt JLaw space movie a few years ago.
But overall it was a good knock on the head metaphor for America the past few years, was basically a battle of fear/violence vs reason/compassion.
Overall a nice weeknight light sci fi movie better than most of the crap action sci fi movies these days
Decent movie, what makes it interesting is the unique environment and the two villians are fun and the sheriffs wife is a complete badass. But the fire as an antagonist could have been way better
I enjoyed that this film was shot/feels like a dry 1960s drama but infused with ideas and motifs from 80s+ movies. The contrast between the beautiful shots and the ugly events taking place is challenging to take in
Really great pacing & story. This is really 2 separate movies (the story of the bank robber & his girlfriend and the story of the police officer and his wife) that are overlapped throughout. How 2 strangers lives & stories collide.
This film is a lot more fulfilling with some pre-research into the Franco gov't, censorship restrictions, etc. While the film is fulfilling from a visuals & tranquil pacing perspective alone, the backstory that is not typically covered in US History lessons will give a lot of insight to the World these characters are living in
Critics and people have been pretty harsh on this film. It’s not perfect by any means, but I don’t think it’s a bad movie at all. It’s an every day person kind of movie for every day people. It does not fit the Academy best picture drama category, but it’s like the best On Cable movie you’ll watch. A good story, real characters going through real experiences. I enjoyed it, and I’ve seen A LOT of movies
Emotionally disconnected thriller. Hanks acting is great. Main reason to watch is that Hanks wrote the script. Extremely detail oriented dialogue. Overall, just ok.
The story mike tells in this stand-up is a better narrative than 90% of movies these days. I was bored for the first hour (I dont have kids), but glad I watched it by the end. Very touching
Of all the movies I regret seeing in theaters, this one is up there for best...Not good, not horrible, a few nice moments...This movie would have been a great Netflix original or movie I watch at a trip to my grandmas...and I dont have a grandma
A lovely and and compassionate picture, and like the TV show, addresses and tries to simplify to a sense of understanding some very challenging topics. A good watch for anyone tired of super heroes, dark thrillers, etc and in need for a soul cleanser
Basically Superbad (made by the same team) but in 6th grade instead of 12th, and I absolutely loved it, despite thinking I wouldn't. Endearing, hilarious, raunchy. Highly recommended for anyone.
Really enjoyable movie about the transition of a man. Great study on greed, the circus of sensationalism journalism, and some really great shots here as well. Loved all the shots in the cave
Junkfood. Nothing interesting happens at all. They went for the "average man thrown into a situation way above his head," but we, as the audience, don't feel any sympathy/empathy/anything for these characters. Wasn't a comedy or a drama. I agree with other comment, Jonah Hill's laugh is the highlight.
The movie was a Western from the eyes of an optimistic teenager in love. In theory, sounds awesome. In practice, misaligned casting, poor character development, and honestly, I wish the director went even further with his auteurship. Some very cool shots for a relatively low budget though. Also some pretty bad ones. 3/5.
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BogartBaggins
Wild that this movie has no reviews yet?! This film is completely original and transfixing. If you watched it, I hope you were as moved as I wasMovie comment on Uncharted
BogartBaggins
Basically exactly what you’re expecting. A fun ride in fun places but no academy awards coming for this oneMovie comment on The Eyes of Tammy Faye
BogartBaggins
This film had all the pieces but the whole was less than the sum of those pieces, which to me always means poor directing. This project would have thrived under Craigs Gillespie, slightly sharper editing, essentially montage the first 30 minutes, and a 30 minute shorter run time.Movie comment on Doraibu mai kâ
BogartBaggins
This was a great adaptation of not just Murakami’s story, but also his structure. The movie is very long, but it gives so much time for us as the audience to find ourselves in the story and gives us the space to react and think about the moments and relationships and conversations we are seeing, rather than just plotting along scene by scene. Quite meditative and inviting. Great filmMovie comment on The Postman Always Rings Twice
BogartBaggins
Very beautiful cinematography and set design, but the story was pretty boring and didn’t hit its markMovie comment on Jeanne Dielman, 23, quai du commerce, 1080 Bruxelles
BogartBaggins
Normally I pause a movie if I have to use the restaurant. This was the first movie I’ve watched where I did not need to do thatMovie comment on Voyagers
BogartBaggins
This movie has been getting some hate. But I enjoyed it. I didn’t LOVE it and it kind of couldn’t decide whether to be a Gattaca type of sci fi or a brainless thriller like that Chris Pratt JLaw space movie a few years ago.But overall it was a good knock on the head metaphor for America the past few years, was basically a battle of fear/violence vs reason/compassion.
Overall a nice weeknight light sci fi movie better than most of the crap action sci fi movies these days
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BogartBaggins
Decent movie, what makes it interesting is the unique environment and the two villians are fun and the sheriffs wife is a complete badass. But the fire as an antagonist could have been way betterMovie comment on Belle de jour
BogartBaggins
I enjoyed that this film was shot/feels like a dry 1960s drama but infused with ideas and motifs from 80s+ movies. The contrast between the beautiful shots and the ugly events taking place is challenging to take inMovie comment on Revanche
BogartBaggins
Really great pacing & story. This is really 2 separate movies (the story of the bank robber & his girlfriend and the story of the police officer and his wife) that are overlapped throughout. How 2 strangers lives & stories collide.Movie comment on El espíritu de la colmena
BogartBaggins
This film is a lot more fulfilling with some pre-research into the Franco gov't, censorship restrictions, etc. While the film is fulfilling from a visuals & tranquil pacing perspective alone, the backstory that is not typically covered in US History lessons will give a lot of insight to the World these characters are living inMovie comment on Hillbilly Elegy
BogartBaggins
Critics and people have been pretty harsh on this film. It’s not perfect by any means, but I don’t think it’s a bad movie at all. It’s an every day person kind of movie for every day people. It does not fit the Academy best picture drama category, but it’s like the best On Cable movie you’ll watch. A good story, real characters going through real experiences. I enjoyed it, and I’ve seen A LOT of moviesMovie comment on Greyhound
BogartBaggins
Emotionally disconnected thriller. Hanks acting is great. Main reason to watch is that Hanks wrote the script. Extremely detail oriented dialogue. Overall, just ok.Movie comment on The Man Who Fell to Earth
BogartBaggins
Very strange. Watch pretty stoned or don’t watch at allMovie comment on Bloodshot
BogartBaggins
Felt like a movie from 2008 that I should have forgot about by now. Hopefully will forget I watched it by 2032.Movie comment on The Burnt Orange Heresy
BogartBaggins
A well made and slightly enjoyable, albeit forgettable, movie for adults.Movie comment on Mike Birbiglia: The New One
BogartBaggins
The story mike tells in this stand-up is a better narrative than 90% of movies these days. I was bored for the first hour (I dont have kids), but glad I watched it by the end. Very touchingMovie comment on Last Christmas
BogartBaggins
Of all the movies I regret seeing in theaters, this one is up there for best...Not good, not horrible, a few nice moments...This movie would have been a great Netflix original or movie I watch at a trip to my grandmas...and I dont have a grandmaMovie comment on A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood
BogartBaggins
A lovely and and compassionate picture, and like the TV show, addresses and tries to simplify to a sense of understanding some very challenging topics. A good watch for anyone tired of super heroes, dark thrillers, etc and in need for a soul cleanserMovie comment on Good Boys
BogartBaggins
Basically Superbad (made by the same team) but in 6th grade instead of 12th, and I absolutely loved it, despite thinking I wouldn't. Endearing, hilarious, raunchy. Highly recommended for anyone.Movie comment on Hickok
BogartBaggins
This movie was not very good, but I enjoyed itMovie comment on Ace in the Hole
BogartBaggins
Really enjoyable movie about the transition of a man. Great study on greed, the circus of sensationalism journalism, and some really great shots here as well. Loved all the shots in the caveMovie comment on War Dogs
BogartBaggins
Junkfood. Nothing interesting happens at all. They went for the "average man thrown into a situation way above his head," but we, as the audience, don't feel any sympathy/empathy/anything for these characters. Wasn't a comedy or a drama. I agree with other comment, Jonah Hill's laugh is the highlight.Movie comment on Slow West
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The movie was a Western from the eyes of an optimistic teenager in love. In theory, sounds awesome. In practice, misaligned casting, poor character development, and honestly, I wish the director went even further with his auteurship. Some very cool shots for a relatively low budget though. Also some pretty bad ones. 3/5.Movie comment on Big Sur
BogartBaggins
I completely agree with lachyas statement!Showing items 1 – 25 of 26