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Deadpool & Wolverine (2024)
Finally! Deadpool in the MCU!
Fun, entertaining, hilarious, dizzying, bloody, violent. The movie meets Deadpool's checklist to arrive with great fanfare where he always should have been. A great success of the MCU by external hands that come to save a boat that was already almost sunk. Deadpool is really, as he says, Marvel's Messiah, because even though the third installment of the mercenary with the big mouth is an average movie in terms of action and the superhero subgenre itself, it's full of fanservices, cameos and surprises. The MCU needed a gory, foul-mouthed, adult movie with plenty of fast-paced action to lift its sails, now that the Guardians of the Galaxy ended their saga. This same film is responsible for giving several blows to Marvel Studios regarding its old and already failed recipes (such as the ultra-thumbed multiverse).
Touching on the negative points, the general level of CGI (which has become quite controversial in the production company) was good except for one great and very important detail in the entire film: Wolverine's suit. I won't go into details so as not to unintentionally leak any spoilers, so I'll just say that it refers to Logan's suit in the third act.
I'm looking forward to the inclusion of Deadpool and the X-Men in the MCU, even more so than the Fantastic Four.
Inside Out 2 (2024)
Good sequel
This sequel is a very well put together and thought out film, just as its origin film was. I like to think, despite not being certain, that the settings, the functions and everything related to the characters that represent the emotions were made in the image and likeness of the real physiological processes that a person goes through when experiencing such emotions in particular. If I'm right, this proves me right in saying that it's a well put together film. It's even possible to apply psychology to establish the dynamics between the same emotions.
Now, speaking clearly of the story that the film presents to us, it's a bit weak, basic, simple and without much development. That being said, don't get confused, I understand why this is so. At the end of the day, this is an animated film for the whole family and it's not worth making a plot so complex with brain processes if in the end the purpose is to entertain. And yes, after 100 minutes, the film entertains, astonishes, excites and it's enough to fill a pleasant family afternoon.
Good for Pixar, as it maintains the trend of making animated films within a complex framework that invites us to reflect, instead of just being pigeonholed into the well-worn plot of the princess who needs to be rescued or the hero on duty who saves the day. I hope there will be Pixar for many more years.
Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths - Part Two (2024)
So much expectations for the third part!
Part two of this epic trilogy continues to expand its outer layers of multiversal and cosmic plot to unimaginable levels. The story is so big, complex and vast that it becomes a little confusing for those who have not read the original story in the comics, however it is not impossible to follow, in a thread that even reveals the always welcome plot twists in a certain key part from the second half of the film. It's totally justifiable that the story is shown in three films, as it is a giant event.
Having made that clear, if you ask me, does it entertain? My answer is yes, as long as you have your eyes, ears, and mind glued to the screen at all times.
There are key characters, there are characters who do a good job of just supporting, there are characters who serve only to argue the magnitude of the plot. There are so many characters that some look like cardboard cutouts and others have so much development that you feel empathy for them. There are revelations that answer questions raised in the first film, but there are also others that will surely be answered in the third. The film itself is dark, mature, but perhaps lacks more emotion. It seems very good to me that as a viewer you feel that we are on the verge of an outcome that we have never seen before in these dozens of DC animated films. It is impossible not to have so many expectations for the last part that promises and compromises even its own existence.
Arthur the King (2024)
I didn't expect to be entertained by this movie.
Just as Mark Wahlberg starred in the drama based on true events Deepwater Horizon, this time he brings us the incredible story of a canine hero who accompanies a group of athletes in the Dominican Republic. The cast was well put together, since it's clear that the group at the head of the plot withstands the inclemencies of the script well, at least on screen. Yes, we know that everything is lightened with the magic of cinema, but that doesn't mean that there are roles that are more physically demanding than others.
The most sporting part of the story is quite attractive and entertaining for the general audience, as there are elements of adventure, suspense and drama very well executed by the aforementioned cast. The locations are perfect, and the rest of the technical elements decently support an almost round film. And I say almost, because when we reach the third act is where, in my opinion, the problems in the script arise.
I think there is an excessive use of drama, almost reaching levels of emotional blackmail for an audience that didn't need it at all. Yes, the film perhaps narrates the real events that occurred, but it definitely had the drama quota that was exceeded for a story and a group of actors that do not measure up.
Now, putting that aside, Arthur the King is entertaining and a pleasant cinematic surprise to watch with the family.
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016)
My guilty pleasure of the superheroes cinema
Ok, just a few words to justify my rating for this movie (not that I should justify every one of my ratings, but here we go anyway).
I love Zack Snyder's vision for superhero movies
when he dedicates himself only to directing and not writing his films. BvS is a great action piece, ideal for those who like superheroes, but not necessarily for those who read comics.
3 more things:
- Batman here is brutal.
- Cavill is a great Superman.
- This Lex Luthor is the worst interpretation of the character in the history of film and television.
Finally, it seems to me that at this point it is no longer necessary to remind everyone of the subjectivity with which we write our reviews.
Ferrari (2023)
A biopic that is more dramatic than adrenaline-filled.
Ferrari is one of those films with very dissimilar qualities among the factors that make it up. Let's initially look at the best, which was undoubtedly its production design. A period film, very well set in the 50's, taking care of every detail, both in interior scenery and costumes, as well as exteriors and vehicle designs.
The photography and sound editing are good. The editing, soundtrack and direction are at decent and correct levels, but not outstanding.
Among the performances, Penelope Cruz was the one who stole the dramatic lines, with her intensity typical of her Spanish roots.
Now, speaking of the bad things and taking advantage of the fact that we are in the field of performances, the choice of Adam Driver for the leading role was a mistake. Not because he's a bad actor, but because he's very far from the Italian essence. I've never seen a performance further from the Italian idiosyncrasy. Nothing was in his favor, not his rigidity, not his severity, not his commitment to his cause, not his passion for engines, nothing.
At the same poor level as Driver's performance, there is also the application of visual effects. Towards the third act, there is a tragic scene that is poorly done. It's really disappointing for the level of film that Michael Mann showed us up to that point, despite Driver.
Now, I can't help but comment that it would have been better if the script focused more on the creation, development and use of Ferrari cars instead of so much family dramatic mess. If you watch a movie named after one of the most important automotive teams in the world, you don't expect to see so much drama. This is why my rating was about to drop to a 6, but in the end I kept it at a 7 due to the technical aspects, clearly excepting the VFX.
Ferrari is still a good film, with ups and downs, showing more of the story of the man behind the name rather than the company itself.
Recommended for motorsport lovers, knowing that they will find a biopic that is more dramatic than adrenaline-filled.
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (2024)
On the verge of boredom
This is the perfect mix between a Roland Emmerich disaster movie and Guillermo del Toro's Pacific Rim, although clearly maintaining the proportions. Forget logic, physics, the normal, the established and let yourself be carried away by fantasy, spectacularity, bombastic action sequences and, for it to be accepted as a film, a pinch of drama. Although not much, so as not to overshadow the hundreds of millions of dollars in CGI, which despite all the marketing, is still deplorable before the third act.
A summer film like this will never be able to surpass the rating I have given it, since acts full of conveniences (a word widely used lately in my reviews) are in full bloom.
Since I mentioned it before, the third act is the most notable and where it's clear that they took the majority of the film's budget. There are a lot of shots to leave as wallpaper on the computer, but that's all this new GxK movie has to offer.
Let's agree that if you've seen some of the King of Monsters before, this story might be borderline boring, but if you're relatively new to this monsterverse, you'll be amazed like you've almost never been.
Having said all that, it could be a perfect movie for a family viewing, with not-so-young children and a bucket full of popcorn.
Boston Strangler (2023)
Good whodunit
A whodunit based on true events will always be something attractive to watch. A police movie full of mysteries, dramas and even better if it's set in another era, like The Boston Strangler.
In this film, to begin with, it's very rare to see and hear Keira Knightley with an American accent. She does it very well and her performance is a high point in the story.
The pace of the film is slow and tiring. You have to incorporate this into your brain to get into the movie without becoming drowsy. At times the atmosphere reminds you a lot of works made by David Lynch or Nolan's first films. However, it remains there, like minor reminiscences of something that could have been.
The film entertains to a certain point, it astonishes to a certain point and you don't expect the ending, although it makes all the sense in the world.
Recommended for an adult audience, despite not containing explicit material.
Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths - Part One (2024)
A little bit tangled, but it's entertaining anyway.
I am a regular follower of DC animated films and I can say that this installment is one of the most epic movies involving the most characters. The story is big, much bigger than any of the individual characters, even bigger than the large vigilante groups. It goes on such a large scale that it involves even more realities. But... does the movie really work? Let's see.
For a story as magnanimous as this one, it unfortunately lacked clarity. We know from the name that it's the first part of a story that isn't yet finished, but even so, it could have been a narratively self-sufficient first part. Some things happen and decisions that are made that are never explained.
In the bright side, there is action, heroism, and everything that these animated superhero movies always offer us. The big scale works if you look for an action animated film full of known faces. So, yes, it's a movie that entertains.
As a side note, my favorite character: Amazo. I never highlight a particular character, but this time, Amazo deserves it.
Recommended for fans of DC comics, animations and movies and superheroes in general.
Am I OK? (2022)
Decent quality movie.
I like when films dare to talk about things that are rarely discussed in the cinema. Someone trying to figure out their sexual inclination and having their first brushes with the consequences of their decisions is quite interesting to watch. All of this elevated Am I Ok? To a promising film. And I say elevated, in the past tense, because then the script turns towards a lighter path, stained by the comedy and drama that we can normally see on every sidewalk, on every corner. It was a good start, for a lukewarm ending.
The performances could have been better. Dakota Johnson has never been a great exponent of her type of work. I celebrate the edition, but I object to the poor choices regarding the soundtrack and costumes.
Final thoughts, good movie if you're looking for something quiet that will provoke some conversations to reflect on, but it's not anthropological philosophy either. Decent movie.
Anyone But You (2023)
The word cheesy is accompanied by the poster of this movie in the dictionary.
Why are cheesy and cliché movies still being made? Why do people consume these types of products? Where do those $220 million at the box office come from? This is probably the most obnoxiously cheesy movie I've seen in the last five years. Superficial, superfluous, vain, full of boxes, labels, prototypes, prospectuses, false, unnatural, unrealistic, irritating.
The performances are horrible. The script is indescribable. The rating is unfairly inflated by the locations and editing (luckily it's a relatively short film). The rest of the aspects meet the minimum standards.
Without any exaggeration, I'm not too fond of romantic comedies because of movies like these.
Watch it at your own risk.
Hypnotic (2023)
It was a good idea, but...
Let's see. When the ideas are good, but they are poorly executed, for whatever reason, the final product will never be of quality. I'm sure there was a very promising initial script draft behind all this. Still, unfortunately we were left with what we have seen on screen: sub-par performances, a rushed plot, little or no effort in production design and a pretty generic sound.
We all know what Robert Rodíguez is capable of doing. In fact, the direction and photography are part of the best of the film, maintaining the proportions of the real quality of the complete movie, but unfortunately it isn't able to give good guidelines to its cast. The performances feel cheesy, artificial, unnatural.
The worst thing about this project is, without a doubt, the production design, including sets, locations, costumes, etc. Deplorable.
Watch it to create your own opinion, but knowing it is not the best of either its director or protagonist.
Konkeuriteu yutopia (2023)
Roland Emmerich likes this
Several movies run through my mind at various points in this footage. Train to Busan, Deep Impact, Moonfall, among others. Roland Emmerich probably really enjoyed Concrete Utopia and may have gotten a couple of solid notes out of it.
This new Korean natural disaster film contains much of what the general audience needs to get hooked. Shots of destruction, disputes between sides, action and drama. Yes, the Korean passion for drama cannot be left out.
Now, let's agree that there are many moments where logic is sacrificed in pursuit of an attractive plot. That is undeniable. And it works. But at the end of the day this is the representation of an incipient micro society in a brutal, discouraging and agonizing context. That's the real attraction.
But, the movie is flawed. The cast's performances are uneven. The soundtrack is quite generic. VFX lacks realistic details. By tightening and loosening some pegs, the film would have been much more solid.
In short, recommended, although not for all audiences.
The Cobbler (2014)
Wasted idea
It's unfortunate when you feel that a film has a very good idea to develop, but a script so poorly written that the entire idea is completely wasted. This movie could have contained an unforgettable story until it became a classic, but no, the decisions made in the writers' room are mostly terrible.
None of this even manages to show attempts to want to save itself when you see the leading performances. The supporting actors are good and the editing is decent, so as not to ruin the plot, but the rest is very mediocre. The direction and photography could also have stood out, but they are in the bag of mediocrity.
In short, a forgettable film starring Sandler in one of his lowest acting performances.
The Secret Life of Pets (2016)
The second viewing was much better!
This is my second viewing of this movie and I think I liked it a lot more this time. You can see hundreds of references to the domestic animal world where barely recognizing them makes you laugh or tender, since everything is very well put together within a fairly simple plot, which is enlarged by the enormous number of characters. Behavior patterns, movement dynamics, reactions between their interactions, make this film truly for every viewer.
The photography and direction decisions are also applauded, for an animated film. The sunset of the final battle serves as an excellent setting for an almost complete ending.
The mix of the realism of its small details with the cartoonishness of the situations makes this film a must-see on your family movie afternoon.
Absolutely recommended.
The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes (2023)
Why all the movies have to be so long now?!
Another film victim of length mixed with pace. It's ultimately the big complaint I have. Sometimes it becomes slow and eternal. A few editing touches and the film was among the best of its year. However, technically it's good. The photography is an attractive set of contrasts and realistic colors within a retrofuturistic world. The stumbling block that photography has is the choice of lenses. It wants to fit too much into the frame, which distorts the edges of the frames a lot, making it look a little uncomfortable to watch.
The performances are generally good. Nothing to highlight and nothing to reproach.
The jewel of the film in my opinion is the production design. A post-war world that is in active reconstruction thanks to technology is portrayed with great effectiveness. The exterior locations are beautiful and very well used.
With this new story of the saga, the desire to see a new magical world of Harry Potter, for example, is rekindled. I have faith in that new WB project. (It's totally a different dish, but I wanted to comment it anyway).
Chicken Little (2005)
This is how not to make an animated film.
There are times where one thinks that things are done without love. Without care. Without passion. This animated film fits into those situations, since the final result is visually horrible and very boring as far as the story is concerned. The character design is terrible, there are no textures anywhere, the contrasts are inadequate, the movement dynamics make everything uncomfortable to watch, and the saddest thing of all is that the story blatantly lacks originality. And don't tell me all this is because CGI animation was developing in the 2000s. By the time this film was released, there were already Shrek 1 and 2, which have everything that this film lacks.
I don't recommend this movie to any family looking for entertaining afternoons watching something on the screen. Look for another one.
Hotel Transylvania: Transformania (2022)
This saga needs a pause.
This new film in the Sony Animations franchise shows us what would happen after an interesting role exchange situation. It develops the plot as one would expect, with a lot of comedy and situations full of adventure and light suspense. The plot genuinely sparks interest in seeing the movie... but it's time to save the Hotel Transylvania name for a while, before it becomes saturated and these reviews are not so favorable. Since they are all separated by a couple of years you do not feel the saturation of having seen the four films in marathon form, but even so I think this needs a long pause. The comedy is becoming less consistent, there are not as many nods to classic horror monsters and everything is taking a too generic cartoonish path.
However, I insist that it is not a bad movie. It is still enjoyable to watch with the family.
Hotel Transylvania 2 (2015)
A sequel that came out too soon
This is a clear example of a sequel that burns through its cartridges too soon. They killed the goose that laid the golden eggs too quickly. This film shows a noticeable improvement in its visual quality, maintaining the style of the original film, but the comedy suffers a great setback. The jokes are no longer as funny as in the previous film and even feel a little forced. There was a good attempt in the third act to enhance everything with an action sequence, however it may not have been enough.
If the first film positively surprised me, this one did so by not meeting expectations. Anyway, it's not a disaster either. It's still recommended, although perhaps only for those who really liked its predecessor.
Hotel Transylvania (2012)
I didn't expect to laugh so much with this!
This movie really surprised me. I had a great time with the comedy that the plot has. The story is full of short jokes that fit very well with all the characters and with the context, which, by the way, is a very well done reimagining of traditional horror classics, to include them in a children's and family environment.
The film offers a very cartoonish tone but through CGI animation, which greatly increases the quality of the complete product, well, the castle is full of surprises even in the simplest details. The characters effectively blend into the context and the plot, which is simple, but in the end serves as a framework for the comic situations between Dracula and the human.
Great movie to watch and have fun with the family.
The Beekeeper (2024)
You know what to expect
Nowadays movies that feature an action hero are absolutely formulaic. Each movie star linked to the action genre has its own signature within this same formula. You know what to expect when seeing Stalone or Chuck Norris or one of Jackie Chang in the 80s and the same thing currently happens with Jason Statham because every time he appears with a new film it's usually the same character surrounded by the same dynamics. This may or may not work, it may or may not have an audience, but the truth is that it's a product that sells and the production companies know it.
There's not much to say in particular about Beekeeper: mediocre performances although with good sequences involving stuntmen. Poor script, however, good chases, explosions and hand-to-hand fights, etc. Despite trying, films like this do not stand up to deeper analysis.
Recommended only for lovers of the action genre.
Past Lives (2023)
Human connection at its best.
There are small films that focus on human events around a certain context, with slow, lethargic and cancine rhythms. These films usually know how to evolve you into an aura of self-identification, charisma or simply fill your mind for two hours with realistic anecdotes. It is a cinema that is there for certain occasions where you are looking for something quiet to watch. Past Lives starts from there but goes up several levels with an invitation to a deep tunnel of emotions. Past Lives is compared to other great stories like The Whale or EEAAO where human connections give way to personal reflection, personal discovery or rediscovery, debate about emotions, instances, conditions and assumptions. Now I largely understand why this film was considered one of the best of 2023, since it is easy to take the audience to an identifiable place, with its nostalgic atmosphere, with its uncomfortable laughter, with its knowing looks. From here arise very valuable characters for the decisions they make, for the evolution they have together (and separately) and the very outcome that is not always so realistic, leaving aside the melodrama.
I suggest watching this movie with someone, as interesting conversations can arise during and after this wonderful plot.
What to Expect When You're Expecting (2012)
Less than I was expecting...
This film is clearly one of those stories where you want to achieve success by showing multiple real situations so that people can identify. If we add a comic and anecdotal tone to this, we already have the almost complete formula. An extra to all this can be a famous, recognizable cast with many familiar faces. Now, the question is: Is the formula really well applied? And the answer for this film is not clear, because even with all the clear intention that the film had, it still feels as if everything was somewhat forced, there are cynical laughs, there are moments that are too staged. The story lacks naturalness, it lacks more genuineness, it lacks realism. If you are looking for a movie where you say "yes, that happens, but not that way" then this movie is for you.
SparkShorts: Float (2019)
For parents.
No father or mother is fortunate enough to know in advance what their future children will be like. What would be the fun in knowing it? But yes, everyone, absolutely everyone, is certain that the new generational line in their charge will have both happy and difficult moments. There are situations that are indescribably more difficult and even more so, under certain social or cultural pressure, make us doubt whether our steps are being marked on the correct path. Float makes us reflect on this and teaches us that we owe total priority to our little ones, unconditionally, even if the whole world says otherwise. They are and should always be our horizon.
This beautiful short film of only 7 minutes is a thousand times more powerful and effective than many other films that have tried to highlight similar topics.
I recommend it for those who are struggling with difficult parenthood, whatever the reason, because although this story is aimed at a clear target audience, it can be extrapolated to several other niches.
Lilo & Stitch (2002)
The different one
Lilo and Stitch is one of those few different Disney films, which is greatly appreciated because the style takes a great distance from the typical princess stories. On the contrary, we see that the protagonist couple are a gale of chaos and rebellious fun, although with a lot of charisma. The photography and color palette, specifically the backgrounds, are well done, but for Hawaii it's a fairly dark film. The sun's rays and summer days could have been used much more. The edition is almost ideally round. The directable decisions are also good.
My big stone in the shoe for this film is that the story plays a lot with emotional blackmail and it's noticeable from the beginning. Apart from that great detail the film becomes entertaining, the 90 minutes fly by and most of the comic situations are enjoyed.
Absolutely recommended for family viewing on a warm Saturday morning.