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Twisters (2024)
Hope you like country music
Twisters is an okay movie. I doubt many people will hate it. Casuals might love it. It has good and bad that averages out to mediocre.
Things I liked: When things get serious, there are some intense action scenes. The CGI isn't noticeable. It has a few funny moments and fun characters.
Also, I heart Daisy Edgar-Jones. This is the third movie where I've loved her performance, along with Fresh and Where the Crawdads Sing. She's not just talented, she's endearing and likeable.
Things I disliked: This movie is highly predictable. They repeatedly telegraph what's to come. For example, someone will say, "See I told you......" It immediately tells us the opposite will happen.
There is frequently a lack of concern or stakes. The characters act like they're at a theme park rather than a highly dangerous situation. And there are a few cringe-y moments.
But the worst thing for me personally is something completely subjective. This movie is LACED with country music. Enough for an entire album. Every time I hear it, I make a face like I smelled bad cheese. And for me, music is so important to the success of a movie.
(1 viewing, early access screening UltraScreen 7/17/2024)
Mona Lisa and the Blood Moon (2021)
Pretty cool
Mona Lisa and the Blood Moon is pretty cool and original movie. I love the premise and the setup. It has a distinct visual style and some interesting music to further differentiate itself.
I enjoyed all of the characters, even the bad ones. It has a good cast giving good performances. Kate Hudson is nearly unrecognizable. And the child actor does a great job playing endearing. I'm normally annoyed by child characters, but he made me root for him.
The reason I didn't rate this higher is because it doesn't seem like it has anywhere to go past the premise and setup. I liked the conclusion but it doesn't feel like it escalates enough through the middle part.
But I think I would watch this a second time and would definitely be interested in a sequel.
(1 viewing, 7/16/2024)
Longlegs (2024)
Happy for Cage, but wish I liked it more
Longlegs is the latest movie in the resurgence of Nicolas Cage. I saw it on opening night without watching a trailer or knowing anything about it other than "new Cage flick." I love watching movies this way, I never know what to expect.
This might be the highest quality of all the recent Cage theatrical movies. The filmmaking is pristine. You can feel a distinct style that makes you feel uneasy throughout. It does a good job of building intrigue and the mystery had me hooked.
Overall, I found the movie to be good for a single viewing. I was a little disappointed there wasn't more, especially during the climax. And the reasoning behind the killings is something I'm generally not a fan of in movies.
I also see this being marketed as the scariest movie of the decade. Maybe for horror novices. There was a lady next to me covering her eyes at so many scenes. But it was just violence. It's not actually scary.
I still had a good time with this movie. I just wish it had a better payoff or better pacing. I enjoyed Massive Talent, Dream Scenario, and Arcadian more.
(1 viewing, opening Thursday 7/11/2024)
Despicable Me 4 (2024)
The beauty of comedy
I knew this was going to receive poor critic reviews. I knew they would call it disjointed and all over the place before I even checked. I agree with that criticism. But the beauty of comedy is, if you can make me laugh, all else is forgiven. And Despicable Me 4 made me laugh. A lot. Sometimes to the point of tears.
The animation looks better than ever. The minions continue to be awesome with lots of fun new... modifications. Poppy is another great addition to the cast. There are so many fun and hilarious scenes of a wide variety.
For me, the only thing holding this back from being one of my favorite comedies is the character voiced by Will Ferrell. This is odd since he is one of my favorite comedic actors. I just didn't find his accent, his look, or his general character amusing or funny.
Bottom line, if you love the Despicable Me movies, you will most likely love this one.
(1 viewing, opening Wednesday UltraScreen 7/3/2024)
Beverly Hills Cop (1984)
Predecessor to Rush Hour
With the new 2024 sequel to the Beverly Hills Cop franchise, I decided to watch the original for the first time. My expectation was that it would be outdated and terrible, as with most old movies that I watch for the first time.
I started off thinking, "why am I watching this?" Then it turned into, "this is mildly amusing." Then, "this is actually entertaining." I can't remember another movie turning me around like that.
Now it's still outdated in many ways. But I was pleasantly surprised at how few tropes and cliches there are. Every time I think I know how this interaction will go, it ends up doing something else. For example, I thought for sure the mean cops were racist and one of the higher-ups were dirty.
I had a good time with this movie. Six stars may not seem strong, but my ratings are subjective and an 80s movie getting six stars is a success in my eyes.
(1 viewing, 7/3/2024)
Hollow Man II (2006)
Oh, the days of straight-to-DVD garbage
I recently re-watched the original Hollow Man thinking it would be cheesy and outdated all these years later. I was shocked at how much I still enjoyed it. So the completionist that I am decided to check out the sequel.
Literally every aspect of the sequel pales in comparison to the original. Directing, writing, acting, dialogue, everything is bad. They barely have any scenes using visual effects to show the invisible man. And when they do, the visual effects look terrible.
My theory is they wanted to capitalize on the success of the original and had a few interesting ideas or concepts, but not a full story around it. Once they realized they couldn't make a big budget theatrical movie, they threw those one or two ideas into a cheap straight-to-DVD movie people might watch based on name alone or the hope for actress nudity. It's terrible.
(1 viewing, 6/30/2024)
Hollow Man (2000)
24 years later, surprisingly still awesome
I watched Hollow Man in theaters and maybe once after that. I remember liking it. All these years later as a much more seasoned movie fiend, I expected this to be outdated, cheesy and bad. Yet I found myself enjoying it from beginning to end.
It barely feels dated. The visual effects are a thousand times better than I expected them to be. The pacing is great with increased intensity through to the climax. There are so many suspenseful scenes as well as creepy ones.
There are a few questionable parts but the movie is way smarter than the usual late 90s/early 2000s movie. It also repeatedly surprised me with the violence. Every time I think something will be implied or will happen off screen, the movie says nope, in your face. I miss when movies weren't afraid and am so sick of all the neutered PG-13 horror movies.
(about 3 viewings, 6/29/2024)
Tarot (2024)
Template horror
My low rating of this movie isn't because it's actively bad (although there is some stupid stuff). It's more because of the complete lack of anything good. It feels like they used the most generic template for horror movies with almost zero modifications.
If I described this movie to someone while changing "Tarot cards" to "haunted item," they could guess 500 different horror flicks and would be right. I feel like I could recreate every horror element of Tarot by using only trailer footage from other horror flicks.
How many times can we see a creepy figure with long fingers that crack? How many times can we watch a character look through a keyhole before something looks back? How many times can a shadowy figure walk past a doorway? How may times can there be a figure one moment but it's gone the next? Enough.
(1 viewing, 6/29/2024)
The Watchers (2024)
Nepotism
I've always been a Shyamalan fan. Even his bad movies are usually entertaining. But I was a little surprised to see his daughter given the role of director in a wide-released theatrical film. After watching it, I'm baffled by the decision, both by the studio who allowed this, and by her father for starting her career with this absolute pile of garbage.
This movie is terrible from beginning to end. Nothing makes sense. The characters constantly explain rules and backstory that also make no sense and feel completely random. Characters change behavior for no reason. They mention that the forest brings out the worst in you, but that never comes into play aside from that one incident.
It's also extremely stupid. A couple examples, these people are trapped in a room every night for 8+ months with nothing to do. And yet none of them explored that single room to see if there is anything hidden? How dumb can you be? I'm asking the writers.
In another moment, they find a bunch of information which is vital to their situation. One character says, "we don't have to watch this," and walks away. It's idiotic. As is this movie.
(1 viewing, 6/28/2024)
A Quiet Place: Day One (2024)
Basically the same as the first two movies, just not nearly as good
Caveat: I had a bad theater experience because an inconsiderate moron decided to bring a baby to a horror film. You could hear the baby during scenes of silence, which make up half the movie. It's possible my rating is slightly affected by the tainted experience.
Positives: There is a lot of good here. Lupita is a beast of an actress as usual. The scenes involving the aliens are pretty awesome. It's generally well-made from a technical perspective.
Negatives: these are mostly guesses for why I didn't enjoy this movie the way I did the previous two. For a prequel labelled "Day One," we find out almost zero new information about the initial invasion. We already saw most of this in the opening scene of Part II.
There are some inconsistencies with rules and logic. They seemed much stricter about not making noise in the first two movies. And almost everyone seems to immediately figure out that they shouldn't make noise. They don't show how this happens. In essence, we jump to exactly where we were in the first two movies.
I don't watch trailers, but that "Day One" in the title also implies it will be much bigger with more action. I was expecting more like the opening scene of Part II. But instead, the majority of Day One is exactly the same as the first two movies, just in a different setting.
I can't fully explain why, but I didn't have emotional investment in the characters or their outcomes. Scenes that are intended to pull on your heart strings did nothing for me. It could be partly because of something we find out about the main character during the opening scene, and her objective after the invasion.
This isn't terrible and I think many people will like it. But I doubt many will consider this on the level of the previous two movies.
(1 viewing, opening Thursday UltraScreen 6/27/2024)
The Bikeriders (2023)
Jodie Comer is a superstar
I saw The Bikeriders early as this week's Mystery Movie Monday. It was already on my watchlist with the main draw being Tom Hardy. I know next to nothing about motorcycles. But Sons of Anarchy is one of my favorite shows, heavily because of the comradery, brotherhood and general coolness.
The Bikeriders has all of these things. We're thrown into the biker club culture and everything feels authentic. It's a generally well-made film with by far its best attribute being the performances. Tom Hardy melts into the role, with another unique voice/accent to add to his massive repertoire. Austin Butler perfectly plays stoic/brooding/cool.
But Jodie Comer absolutely destroys with her performance. I've only seen her in a few movies. But between Free Guy, The Last Duel and this, her performances are staggeringly different. This can be seen in her facial expressions, accent, mannerisms, and even her posture. I am aware she's acting, and yet I fully believe her.
So why the mediocre rating? Because the movie overall is just okay. I wasn't fully invested in the story or character outcomes. And my theory for why may only apply to me. But I feel like story doesn't really have a purpose. We just follow a group of people for a period of time. This is something I notice with many period pieces and/or historical movies.
By contrast, in Sons of Anarchy the biker club and everything I mentioned is just the premise. It's surrounded by an intricate story, juicy drama, mystery, suspense, tension, and conflict. You can feel escalation for 7 straight seasons.
The Bikeriders doesn't have much of this. It's just the biker club premise and not much more. There is no escalation to speak of, no tension building up to a conflict resolved in a climax. It just feels like, "here is some stuff that happened, the end."
This may not be a problem for everyone. I personally need more.
(1 viewing, early screening Marcus Mystery Movie 6/17/2024)
Hit Man (2023)
Narration and two-person convos
When I say Hit Man is boring to the max, I don't mean it like I normally do, where it's a struggle to get through because it can't hold my attention. It's more that the filmmaking and style is so bland and muted. What I watched uses 1% of the potential from the perspective of directing, editing and camerawork. Movies can do so much, this does the absolute basic minimum.
I could feel the Netflix-level movie quality within the first 5 minutes. It's not cinematic at all. 90% of this movie is narration or a two-person conversation, usually in a booth of some sort, with regular cuts back and forth to each character. This is what I mean when I say boring. Zero imagination or ingenuity.
Some people might still be able to enjoy it, but all I'm left with is a barely serviceable romantic-comedy which could barely make me chuckle. And I'm pretty sure it's dumb and illogical if you think about it for more than a second, but I didn't care enough to pick at the flaws.
This is not worth your time. Just more streaming movie garbage.
(1 viewing, 6/7/2024)
The Strangers: Chapter 1 (2024)
This movie is everything bad about these movies
We start with an opening scene which is intended to give some immediate excitement and thrills before getting to the slower setup. But it's not thrilling or exciting. It's the most basic scene from these types of movies.
The rest is a compilation of things you've seen from other similar movies. There is not a shred of ingenuity or creativeness. This includes every trope you can think of, as well as idiotic character decisions.
To make it worse, it's entirely predictable. Every camera swing before a jump scare, every fake-out. And I'm not normally one to be constantly guessing. But it was just so obvious. To make it worser, it does not come close to taking advantage of it's R-rating. It's so mild that I had to check to see if it was PG-13.
Last but not least, it's not a complete movie. I assumed "chapter 1" would mean an anthology with possible connections. But no, we get a partial movie without any real conclusion. Another example of them setting up sequels without first just making a good movie.
I will not be watching chapter 2.
(1 viewing, 6/7/2024)
I Saw the TV Glow (2024)
Made me so angry that I was cursing on the way out
I cannot believe they labelled this horror. There is not even 1% of the runtime that I would consider horror. But that's okay. Like always, I went in without watching a trailer and am open to anything. But sometimes instead of "anything," I get nothing.
I Saw the TV Glow is another "nothing movie." Nothing actually happens. It's one of the most boring movies I've ever seen. If you find extensive narration and 10-minute monologues entertaining, then maybe you'll disagree.
Not until a full hour into this 100-minute movie do we find out an inkling of what direction it might go. I had no idea what it was about or any kind of conflict. Is it supernatural, sci-fi, etc.? A full hour in. And even then, it's barely enough to quench your curiosity.
I wanted to leave so bad, but I kept holding out hope that there would be something more; something to prevent it from being a waste of time. Nope. It's fully a waste of time and atrocious. Avoid at all costs. Even if it's free on streaming, it's still not worth your time.
(1 viewing, 5/23/2024)
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024)
Awesome, yet levels below Fury Road
For reference, Mad Max: Fury Road is one of two movies I've awarded my imaginary 11 star rating. I recently watched it for the 13th time and I've liked it better on every viewing. I adore it. But I knew not to expect Furiosa to come anywhere close.
I found this movie to be awesome and entertaining. The action scenes are fantastic and creative. They continue to feel real with all the practical stunts and vehicles. We go much more in depth with the story and background of what we saw in Fury Road. Chris Hemsworth shines as he transforms into a nearly unrecognizable character.
These aren't necessarily negatives, but a few reasons I think this was so many levels below Fury Road. Where is the music? Fury Road has my all-time favorite musical score. It's not just played in the background, it's a prominent part of nearly every scene. In Furiosa, I barely noticed the music. It's so odd because it's even the same composer, Junkie XL.
For playing the title character, Anya Taylor-Joy feels significantly underutilized. She's my current favorite actress, I'm fully aware of her acting talent. I just barely saw it here. By comparison, Charlize Theron gave a phenomenal performance in Fury Road.
Lastly, this is 28 minutes longer than Fury Road but has less action. I didn't mind a heavier focus on story over action... except when we reach a surprisingly anticlimactic, non-action conclusion.
I know it seems like I'm being overly negative. I definitely enjoyed this movie and would watch it again. See it on a premium screen with the loudest speakers.
(1 viewing, opening Thursday UltraScreen 5/23/2023)
X-Men '97 (2024)
Blew every expectation I had out of the water
I had no idea I needed this. The idea seemed really cool since I grew up on the 90's series along with Spider-Man and Batman. But I figured it would be something hopefully good and entertaining; a random show on the side that wasn't entirely necessary.
Instead, it's one of my favorite seasons of TV ever. And I'm not adding the qualification of "animated." It's up there with my favorite seasons of Breaking Bad, Spartacus, Banshee, The Boys, Westworld, etc. Comparatively to the MCU shows, the Loki seasons are the only ones on it's level.
X-Men '97 takes everything awesome about the original animated series, adds an amazing story, beastly music, and some of the best animated action scenes outside of anime. It's the best thing a fan could ask for.
The finale is fantastic, but another episode is possibly my favorite episode of any show ever. If you've seen it, you know which one. I watched it three times.
(1.5 viewings, 5/15/2024)
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (2024)
New levels of boredom
This is one of the most boring movies I've ever seen, and I've seen thousands. I promise this isn't a problem of the short attention span tiktok generation. I'm a movie fiend and some of my favorites are longer than this.
We spend a staggering amount of time wandering and discovering. The movie seems to care more about showing us this post-apocalyptic world than telling an actual story.
I couldn't have been less invested in the story or characters. When they wanted me to feel sad, I felt nothing. And it's not because these are animals. I cried for talking animals in Guardians vol 3. It just does a horrendous job of making you care.
I need to give a few examples for comparison. I recently rewatched both The Departed (2 hours 30 mins) and Batman Begins (2 hours, 20 mins). Both are examples of masterful storytelling. Those movies are jam-packed with story and frequent major plot points. There is more story in 10 minutes of The Departed than the first half of Kingdom. I'm not exaggerating.
I don't care if it has amazing CGI. If you can't get a movie fiend like me invested, then you have failed completely. Write story. It's important.
(1 viewing, early screening UltraScreen 5/8/2024)
The Fall Guy (2024)
Movie within a movie, stuntman within a stuntman
The Fall Guy is a movie about making a movie. Aaron Taylor-Johnson plays an action star who's stuntman is played by Ryan Gosling... who has a real stuntman doing his stunts. The Fall Guy is filled with this type of third-degree meta-ness. I found it amusing.
The intro to the early screening called it a love letter to stuntmen. This is an accurate statement. Everyone who loves movies, action fans specifically, owe so much of their enjoyment to stuntmen. The movie showcases so many beautiful stunts. It truly is a celebration of that profession.
This is also heavily a love story. I normally don't go for that, but this one hit me in all the right ways. I felt all of the emotions they wanted me to feel.
I think most people will enjoy The Fall Guy. But the ones who will love it the most are people who are fascinated by the artistry of in-camera action, or fans of romantic comedies. Also, we need an Oscar for stunt work asap.
(1 viewing, early screening EMX 5/1/2024)
Knuckles (2024)
A nosedive of epic proportions
I'm a fan of both Sonic movies. In the second one, Knuckles had me cracking up. I immediately liked him and was excited for his own series. The first couple episodes are fun and funny. The Knuckles humor is back in full force. It seemed like the series was on the way to success.
I don't think I've ever seen a series nosedive as hard as this one. Episode 3 is absolutely abysmal. They introduce Wade's sister, possibly the most annoying character in history. There were about 100 jokes or comedic attempts. Not only did I laugh at zero, but nearly every one made cringe. It's shockingly bad.
I was hoping it would be a one-off. But the rest of the series is just as bad. It's unbelievable cheesy and corny. These are jokes for children. I understand the entire Sonic series is PG and is technically for kids. But the movies are enjoyable even for adults. This feels exclusively for children.
There several other flaws as well. I noticed multiple continuity errors, things that make no sense, and cartoonishly unrealistic action moments.
But the worst part is, the title character is barely in the series. There are entire episodes where he's nowhere to be found. I like Wade as a side character in the movies, but he's not nearly interesting enough to lead. Yet he's still endlessly better than the rest of the cast/characters. Everyone else is atrocious.
The only thing good about the show Knuckles is Knuckles. Everything he says and does is awesome. Imagine if the show centered around him. That seems obvious to do. I guess not.
(1 viewing, 4/30/2024)
Vermines (2023)
Fun spider flick
Vermines (aka Infested) is a entertaining creature feature with a really cool vibe. You feel it early with the music and tone. It does a good job creating distinct characters and is generally well-made from a technical perspective.
As for the spider-ing, it's awesome and the best aspect of the film. They find lots of creative ways of showcasing the creatures. This is the kind of fun-horror I wish they made more of, rather than the thousands of boring haunting movies that Hollywood pumps out.
For me, there are a few things that hold this back from being rewatchable. There are several non-spider scenes that go on for far too long. I like that they took their time to develop the characters, but there are numerous parts where cutting something would have made zero difference to the story or movie. It's like the director was afraid to leave a single shot on the cutting room floor.
There are also a couple of questionable parts but nothing too bad. And multiple scenes had several people yelling at the same time, which makes it difficult to watch when you have to read constant double-lines of subtitles.
Even with those flaws, I still enjoyed this as a one-time viewing type of movie. It's levels better than another recent spider flick called Sting. That one has an embarrassing ~35 seconds of spider screentime and is very boring. Vermines is basically the opposite.
(1 viewing, 4/29/2024)
Boy Kills World (2023)
"Do you know how hard it was to get them to sponsor mass murder?"
Boy Kills World is unique, outrageous, over-the-top, violent and bloody. It's dark and fun at the same time. The premise is highly intriguing, especially when it comes to the main character and a few of his attributes. Everything I just described makes it seem like this movie is catered specifically for me. These are the exact kinds of movies I go for.
So why didn't I like it more? It's hard to say. Aside from a few really cool fight scenes, I maxed out at "mildly enjoyable." It wasn't hooking me like it should. For most of the movie I felt like, "it's fine."
The action is sometimes awesome, fast-paced and brutal. A scene involving a cheese grater stands out. But other times, the fight scenes are hectic, shaky and unclear. This can also describe the story as a whole. It always feels off. And later in the movie they introduce story elements I didn't buy at all.
One thing I'll concede, this movie is highly relevant. We continue to see totalitarian governments around the world silencing dissent using brutal methods. Dehumanization is prevalent. The answer to the quote in my headline is... not hard at all. I won't specify because my review will be taken down. But we've seen massive boycotts of companies profiting from mass murder. Not to mention the educational institutions as we watch mass protests on college campuses across America.
(1 viewing, early screening Marcus Mystery Movie 4/22/2024)
Men (2022)
What did I just witness?
I'm a huge fan of writer/director Alex Garland. Annihilation is one of my all-time favorite movies. And I love Sunshine, Ex Machina, Dredd, Devs and 28 Days Later. I saw this movie on opening night on his name alone. I did not watch a single trailer or read any reviews. I didn't even know what it's about. (This is the best way to watch a movie)
To my dismay, this movie doesn't work for me at all. It's extremely slow with very little happening for most of the movie. I spent the majority of the time trying to figure out what was happening or what kind of story was unfolding. I impatiently made it to the end, hoping the movie could be salvaged. Instead I was given some of the weirdest stuff I've ever witnessed in a movie, and not in a good way. The best word to describe my feeling was befuddled.
The movie overall is competently made with good directing and performances. But there isn't enough story or substance to balance out the abstract and metaphorical. I compare it to Annihilation which was juicy with metaphors and symbolism, but was also filled with story and substance. And while both movies have scenes and images that I've never seen or even imagined, the ones in Annihilation mesmerized and terrified me, while the ones in Men made me raise an eyebrow and say what I wrote in the headline.
Alex Garland is now 3 for 4 in the director's chair. I should stop hoping that every new director prodigy will be the next Christopher Nolan with almost every movie being amazing. It's not reasonable. I should expect misses like Men. And I still look forward to seeing more from Garland. But I can't like a movie if after I've watched it, I have no idea what I just witnessed.
(1 viewing, opening Thursday 5/19/2022)
Rebel Moon - Part Two: The Scargiver (2024)
Let's go!
I didn't understand the negative reception for part one. I definitely won't understand if it's the same for the sequel. The Scargiver takes all of the world building from the first, adds significantly more to the story and characters, and tops it off with an epic battle sequence.
Everything great about the original is continued here. The beautiful visuals, amazing music and goosebump-inducing slow-motion shots. It's more Snyder being Snyder, and I'm nowhere close to being sick of it. For me, it's delicious.
The part that stands out the most is how ridiculously invested I was in the wellbeing of the characters and the outcome of the story. I was on the edge of my seat, legitimately nervous and worried. And to make it even more impactful, this movie is emotionally powerful. It gave me the feels more than once.
In conclusion, The Scargiver is highly entertaining, awesome, intense and fun.
(1 viewing, 4/19/2024)
Abigail (2024)
Don't watch the trailers!!! (spoilers after a warning)
Abigail is awesome. It's creepy, fun, thrilling and surprisingly funny. I enjoyed the tone and the music. The fantastic cast plays distinct and memorable characters, with standouts being Melissa Barrera and Dan Stevens. The horror elements are (in Billy Butcher's voice) diabolical. The movie overall is so far from traditional horror flicks and I wish more would go this route instead of the generic movies Hollywood pumps out.
The most important thing I can tell you is to try going into this movie knowing as little as possible. Definitely don't watch the trailer. It gives away so much and shows all the best parts. Even for someone like me who doesn't watch trailers, every poster and advertisement blatantly shows something that you don't find out until halfway through.
I'll rant about this more in the spoilers section, but whoever is in charge of marketing has no shame. They will hurt the movie for thousands of viewers in hopes of selling more tickets. They are a scourge on the industry.
Even if you have seen the trailers, Abigail is still a HIGHLY entertaining movie that I recommend to everyone.
(1 viewing, opening Thursday UltraScreen 4/18/2024)
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You should only read this section if you have seen the trailer or the movie. There is CLEAR intent by the filmmakers to hide the fact that Abigail is a vampire and is the threat they're worried about. They spend the first half wondering who her father is and who he sent to kill them. They start questioning if it could possibly be one of them.
All of this mystery is ruined by the trailers and posters. I already knew she's some kind of monster. I spent much of the first half just waiting to get to the part where she starts killing. It was still enjoyable, but I would have been enthralled with the mystery, wondering and guessing what was happening and who the bad guy was. I would have enjoyed it even more.
The scene (shown in the trailer) where she reveals she's a vampire, would have, to the full extent of the expression, blown my mind. It would have been one of the most memorable moments of any movie I've seen. The advertising company stole that moment from me and so many others. All so they could make some extra money.
But I bet it would have been more profitable if they left it as a surprise. Not only would there be less people annoyed as they wait for the movie to "get going" since they already know what's coming. But word of mouth due to that massive reveal would have been huge.
They could have advertised this as a mystery, showing them being hunted and arguing over who it could be. It would have been highly intriguing without giving much away. But no, they cater to the casuals to sell a few extra tickets, while ruining it for the loyal horror fans who were going to see it regardless.
I wish there was some accountability for whoever is making these trailers. If it was up to me they would all be fired.
If like me, you were underwhelmed by M3gan and thought it was far too tame and mild, this is the movie for you. This is what a movie about a young girl killer should be.
3 Body Problem (2024)
3 Body Problem's problems (spoilers after a warning)
Being a self-proclaimed sci-fi junkie, I was excited to check out this new hyped up sci-fi series. It starts of really well and hooked me right away. The first few episodes build so much intrigue and speculation.
Then the show grinds nearly to a halt. There is little to no story progression. We focus on ridiculously annoying subplots. I could feel myself caring less by the minute.
The final few episodes ramp back up with more frequent major plot points, but it's too late. The show already lost me. And there are a bunch of things that don't really make sense. I don't think I'll be checking out season 2.
(1 viewing, 4/15/2024)
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There are a few things that don't work or that I find hard to believe. For example, people who dedicate their life to science discover aliens, and their immediate reaction is, "They are my Gods."
Then they do this thing where maybe the aliens aren't so bad, until a huge reveal of, "you are bugs." The problem is, they already told us from the beginning that the aliens will be bad for us. The pacifist alien says not to contact them or Earth will be conquered. They should have either left the possibility of peaceful aliens open until "you are bugs." Or stop acting like it's not already known by the audience.
Then their is a mission to steal the communications with the aliens. They say they can't storm the boat with special forces because it will be a bloodbath and the passengers might destroy the data. And they can't use a missile strike or they might destroy the data themselves.
So they come up with a plan to use nanofibers to destroy the boat. Which is a total bloodbath. Which also may have destroyed the data itself. Which also gives the passengers enough time to destroy the data. The fact that this idiotic plan succeeds is pure dumb luck.
The annoying subplots I mentioned are the cancer patient and the love triangle he's a part of. Luckily it ended up playing a part in the plot. But we definitely didn't need to spend that much time with him dealing with his mortality. Or deciding if he wants to profess his love to his unavailable ex. Or imagining himself in a paper boat smh.