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John Wick aura-farming every word he says
RIP Lance Reddick. "Now that's a power play Guardian". The fact he ed over 2 years ago proves the film's problems behind-the-scenes...
Positively speaking, 'Ballerina' does fit the 'John Wick' mold with action that can either be brilliant or awful, no inbetween. Positives really do hit the heights with the action; nonsensical action that is just fun. Particularly, the grenade scene.
But that's just it. The mindless fun happens because of how dull the rest of the film really is. Yes, cohesive, but all round empty. It's quite clear that reshoots were introduced to broaden the 'John Wick' scope, otherwise, its just rather boring. Narratively hallow; with no proper plot. Couple of characters spout some nonsense and shit happens. Pure Cinema. (I mean that both sarcastically and not)
Ana De Armas has proven herself as a leading performer, as well as an action heroine; holding herself very well throughout. This does however, feel like a Superhero film at times, or even a Bond film.
Recalling the reshoots and production hell, the inclusion of Keanu Reeves (in the film, and advertising) is clearly a message of desperation. That really doesn't bode well for an appropriate action film wanting to be able to "spin-off". Having said that, it can be said that other than action and references; this really doesn't feel like the 'John Wick' world, just a really generic other world.
A fine, fun watch. Just doesn't hit those heights of the predecessors.
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Watched on Friday June 6, 2025.
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Watched on Thursday June 5, 2025.
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Watched on Wednesday June 4, 2025.
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The shark whisperer
I know making a film is INCREDIBLY time-consuming and expensive; but that may just be the most amount of production companies I've ever seen!
A basic survival horror really. Narratively quite dull and repetitive, though the shark addition does have some merit. Knows exactly what it is too. You know what to expect after watching these types of films...
2-D shell characters are quite normal in this genre, particularly romantic interests, but here, its just horrible. Not only the particular character, but also the romance subplot is just so bad. It's used constantly as plot motivation in such an uninspiring and lacklustre way. It weighs down the film heavily for me.
Pointless sex scene, pointless "relationship", she knew the other girl in the story for probably the same amount of time. Kudos for actually acknowledging this though. HE LITERALLY DOESN'T NEED TO EXIST! the weight of his gaslighting comments and behaviour is so odd.
A thin vail of angst yout being rebellious in such generic ways (surfer girl 🤙), climaxs in a disingenuous way of fulfilling her own self worth. Her continuing acts of survival seem to only come from the bloke?! (For example, jumping into the water first is difficult, but once he's involved, she's a rocket. Would be more lethargic, but she's possibly just high on adrenaline).
Fish analogy, Fish metaphor, Fish analogy, Fish metaphor; etc etc. Jai Courtney's performance is cumbersome to say the least. Sticks to every trope possible HOWEVER, he's an Aussie; Tucker makes for a generic angler that's been reciting these analogies to himself in the mirror, a bit too long...
The psychopath makes it apparent he's kept his eye on her; what for? Performance? It seems to necessitate Zephyr (weird name that Tucker spelt perfectly; but having looked it up, it means gentle breeze from the west... bravo 👏) as a "Final girl", albeit she's not the first, nor the last... so why the special treatment?
Suspending disbelief in these films can be so difficult, especially when rather stupid decisions are made.
No real special mention to any cinematography unfortunately. Not bad, just extremely safe. Leaves alot to be desired.
Big up the Shark I guess? Sentient? A vendetta towards one person? Plot armour so blood disappears? Who knows.
Straight to Netflix really. Give it a watch why not.
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Watched on Monday June 2, 2025.
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Watched on Sunday June 1, 2025.
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Watched on Saturday May 31, 2025.
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Watched on Saturday May 31, 2025.
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Watched on Friday May 30, 2025.
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Watched on Thursday May 29, 2025.
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Watched on Wednesday May 28, 2025.
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2.4 average?! I'm very surprised.
My weakness is space horror. I'll always give something a chance. This film was on my radar from the beginning of the year, given its position at SXSW in March.
Eiza Gonzalez does leave alot to be desired. She isn't a bad actress per se but... I will definitely say she builds herself well throughout the film. From an unsuspecting member of an expansion crew, left alone with mysterious visions and no memory of all the death around her; she reclaims her rank position, even in a simple conversation such as "Why are you on this mission?" e.g. the first flashback to the crew being "What would be your first words on the planet?" is such a genuinely brilliant conversation with each member.
The filmmaking from Flying Lotus is a huge standout for me. The craftsmanship is rather poginant given all that's come before. "A B-Movie at its very best" is something I've seen and I couldn't agree more. These types of films did wonders in the 80s/90s, this is just a newer model. Lotus creates an isolating station through location and camera frame. Tight corridors lead with not so tight shot. Typically called an "empty two shot", these shots are positioned to install fear, as if to prepare for a scare. Lotus utilities these shots as normal, however, not all the time. Uneasy. Specified placement.
The "scares" are top notch. The editing akin to 'Event Horizon' is brilliant. The gruesome body horror can be regarded as over-the-top, but given the tropes inwhich it emulates, it feels perfectly fine.
It's boisterous because it knows exactly what it is. There's never a difference in spectacle in regards to the affirmed genre; which maybe mundane and boring to some, but is great in my book.
Already mentioning 'Event Horizon'; also should mention 'The Thing' or Carpenter in general, 'Alien', and even 'Life' are just some of the obvious commendable influences, Lotus never makes it feel as if its a ripoff, just genuine storytelling implemented, and drawn together.
Paranoia sets in fantastically. Gonzalez used as a purveyor with some beautiful imagery (pun intended), with the use of garish colour works juxtaposition to empty space.
The action on top is brilliant, no question. A brilliant final third speaks volumes to what is supposed to be believed. A few ambiguous feelings are left; purposely placed. Tremendous.
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Watched on Saturday May 24, 2025.
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Watched on Friday May 23, 2025.
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Watched on Thursday May 22, 2025.
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Watched on Thursday May 22, 2025.
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Watched on Wednesday May 21, 2025.
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A product of its time, in a good way.
I am so surprised that I hadn't already reviewed this. Considering also that my dissertationwas based on Zombies in film. Yes yes, they're technically not "zombies", but for all intensive purposes, they really are.
Danny Boyle and Alex Garland create a fairly rare, original story that enhances and evolves the brilliance already crafted by the "Godfather of the Dead", George Romero.
Watching this for the fourth or fifth time now, and you can still find subtle nuances throughout, especially in the latter third. It is quite clear to Garland that closing a narrative such a this one, is rather difficult; without it being completely stupid.There was even trouble behind-the-scenes with the budget which ment for some things to be scrapped, such as; the apparent end to the climax with a freeze frame, that then transitions into a new scene, with a completely new camera quality. Buttttt dare I say, the fidelity of this film just adds to the shear brilliance.
Btw the quick signifier of "HELL" to become "HELLO" rather than the obvious "HELP". No stone left unturned by an astounding writer and director.
There has been constant moaning from "fans" about converting the film into a higher resolution; it would completely suck out the soul of the film, and I'm glad a filmmaker such as Boyle has stood his ground. Stinger of a soundtrack thats so impactful; his craftsmanship provides an uncomfortable nature that is perfect for this genre. Slightly worried knowing that 28 Years Later won't attempt to be similar in that way...
We go on to understand the allegory that is laid on the table by the soldiers; men are monsters, no matter the climate. The hostility invites greed, and continues with every sin. "People kill people everyday, 6 days ago, and 6 days before that." This type of storytelling can definitely be overplayed, yet intriguing because its so believable, and worrying.
Societal crumble beckons from the streets of London, teeming with residents and tourists alike, the barren wasteland are the streets you walk everyday. Superb. It definitely would affect a UK resident much harder, especially growing up in the 00s.
This was the birth of something different, a brilliant new avenue for the genre.
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So anti-climax, so devoid of emotion.
The last of the franchise. You'd suppose a heavy-hitter. Action akin to Fallout, spectacle akin to Ghost Protocol; well you'd think wrong.
I'd previously read that although this film is poor, it's "a love letter" to the franchise. Huh? Did I miss something? It doesn't even feel like M:I in most places.
McQuarrie and Cruise craft these films for stunts, and (apparently) action. The spectacle of stunts have spotlit the franchise in big ways, and with The Final Reckoning, they just all fall flat. Also action? The action in this film can quite simply be called "pitiful".
The narrative comes second. The narrative that is "built up" for this to be the big end doesn't exist. Cataclysmic event doesn't mean visceral importance. A boardroom with a bunch of nobodys is obivously gonna be dry. WHO CARES?! Exposition glore in the first hour. Yes too long, but I don't really mind if you're gonna back it up with some substantial filmmaking and narrative cohesion...
The subtle suspense of the entity built up previously is completely lost. that weird hiss it does? Yh? Gone.
Gabriel is such a bad villain. He's someone from Ethan's past that goes absolutely nowhere. He's so goofy. Could be the worse villian in the whole series (yes, worse than Dougray Scott)
What made some of the other films great was the viable relationship between emotion and action. Inparticularly, the use of Julie and Isla in Ethan's life. ONE MENTION?! Only one?! So brief?! So much for that "love letter", Isla is completely forgotten. And what was the BRIEF mention of the rabbits foot? Like WTF. Quite a bit of nostalgia bait for no real reason. The importance of Benji seems to be transfered to Grace? Who he's know for like 3 months by this point.
This was so so poor in my eyes. Knowing how great some of the previous ones are, really hurts. Maybe it comes with Cruise's age, but the diluted action/espionage oversight wounds this film. Allowing for the convoluted narrative to show, which it always has been, but just becomes much more venerable here. No amount of bi-plane gliding can help that.
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Watched on Monday May 19, 2025.
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What the hell happened?
The standard is high with Rogue Nation and Fallout being pure brilliance; then comes this contrived nonsense that kinda breaks its own rule of serializing the series. Yes, previous intertextuality included but narratively, different... ultimately worse.
Just feels different. Maybe it's the weird use of new "important" characters by the truck load? Cary Elwes, Hayley Atwell, Esai Morales etc. Creating a new history for a well-known character that comes out of left-field too. All this for a penultimate film in a franchise...
M:I franchise and Fast franchise are famously the two opposing series' that go "crazy" with their action in the modern day, aswell as their huge tonal and thematic shifts from their first films, Mission Impossible may be a more complex saga, a more intellectual property; Dead Reckoning creeps into that unfortunate nonsensical silliness here, especially during the climax.
The spectacle that is Mission Impossible is, is firstly action. Alot of the action set-peices here feel very sub-par, almost unravelling the brilliance from some of their previous films. Rehashing locations and stunts, with slight variations on characters and vehicles becomes cheap and quite dry.
Those "extra" characters introduced really do bog the film down. It already is struggling narratively, but to introduce seemingly important issues; and interwine MANY subplots for the sake of avenues or progression, ruins alot of genuine storytelling. Oooo calculations...
Serious note, was it forgotten that Vanessa Kirby's character was revealed to be CIA in Fallout?
Examples are Gabriel and Grace. Important, why? Because Ethan says they are? Because Gabriel has an unspoken past which miraculously hasn't come up until now? Because Grace EVENTUALLY understands the stakes (after alot of annoying subterfuge)? Respect the great character actor Rebecca Ferguson as Ilsa, get Michelle Monoghan back too now.
It's still your relative action flick, errs on the side of enjoyment. I just have the standard so high given the previous two. To go from an amazing Sean Harris performance, to a buzzing A.I... :/
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Watched on Sunday May 18, 2025.
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Watched on Saturday May 17, 2025.
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Watched on Saturday May 17, 2025.
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Watched on Saturday May 17, 2025.
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Watched on Thursday May 15, 2025.
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Watched on Thursday May 15, 2025.
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Watched on Wednesday May 14, 2025.
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Watched on Monday May 12, 2025.
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Practical effects? Great. Everything else? Utter rubbish.
Seriously, this is badddddddd. Everything is everywhere. I was interested by the poster, kind of the only thing interesting. The narrative is so poor, acting atrocious, and plot progression is so fucking wild, in such a bad way.
All characters are forgettable and boring. Oh a character has a 'Event Herizon' type arc? Who? And how? The main protagonist obviously knows people at a hospital, and it just so happens his wife works there... this isn't explained until AFTER many interactions that NEVER showed any romantic connection, only acknowledgement of knowing each other.
Really bad 'Stranger Things' vibes also. Only season 1 had come out, but a police officer losing his kid, a parallel dimension revolving around a child (I think, kinda clocked out at that point), and a Vecna looking deitity makes you wonder. Probably is sheer coincidence given no text is ever innocence nowadays, but certain material needs to own that fact, rather than toying with various tropes. Ooo spooky cult followers... Vague supernatural ideas... ooooo spooky triangle...
There are like 4 co-existing subplots that go literally no where. A new film starts halfway through the film. Problems are created out of nowhere, aswell as resolutions to said problems just happen, with no recognition or buildup. Todorov's narrative structure is weeping.
I must say there is one scene I felt suspense done really well. A character is on the phone, whereas another character is next to them holding a gun aimlessly. The two shot is stationary, but framed in such a way that could show an action being taken without having to move. The audience are suggested to trust no-one, and whilst this two shot frames an innocent girl with a gunwielding old white guy, it definitely learns into the possibility of something happening.
Another positive are the practical effects as mentioned. No CGI at all. Well done, body horror to the extreme. Narratively, alot of it really makes no sense, and is kind of useless, but from an artistic point of view, you really do have to congratulate those involved here. Clearly inspired by 'The Thing' some shots do linger perhaps too long, but there is alot of unnerving imagery that is so impressive, it could freak alot of people out.
Like I said, really only one good thing, the rest really is awful. Just look up the clips for the effects, don't sit through this garbage.
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In of gross to budget percentage, one of the biggest box office bombs of all time... Can tell. BUT these are clearly the blueprints to 'Pirates of the Carribean'. Bravo.
After reading stuff about the behind-the-scenes and finding out where all the money really went, it's rather unfortunate how much it really spiraled out of control.
Trying to forget about the production issues (as were reported around time of release which crucially impacted the box office), it's rather basic. The first half of the film is pretty decent, but the narrative slogs after that, becoming rather painful.
It's a spectacle, yes, but it becomes rather wasteful eventually. Of course Gore Vabinski utilised the best parts here, and built a colossal franchise, though I'd even say this is better than the last 'Pirates'! (Not hard).
Davis and Modine are very enjoyable actually, but like I've said before, the film really becomes a slog, no cares by the end. All background characters are rubbish, at least the leading lady can carry her crew! Subtle anti-hero characteristics connect Modine's Shaw and Sparrow.
I must say the script is abysmal, like really really bad. The constant expositing of what is on screen is jarring. Can appreciate it sometimes but like this? No thanks. Apparently the script was written multiple times..... oooof
Just a basic pirate film. 'Pirates' goes above and beyond with that idea. It's sad to hear the money woes that came of it, grossing $18m on $100m budget, bankrupting many and ending companies. I can see it being a cult film if it were a third of the price. Its not bad, just not good either. That money really was put in the wrong places.
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Watched on Thursday May 8, 2025.
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Watched on Wednesday May 7, 2025.
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Watched on Sunday May 4, 2025.
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Watched on Sunday May 4, 2025.
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Well done Marvel, kinda shows how bad Captain America 4 really was.
This was brilliant. Far from perfect, but still pretty good. Best narrative since 'Endgame'. It genuinely feels different, whilst still staying under the Marvel umbrella (unlike 'Ragnarok'). Not regular Marvel schlock.
So. Much. Emotion. The film thrives through the acknowledgement of genuine human feelings. This is not an ordinary "superhero" film. Every actor does fantastically here with all their material. Particularly Pullman, Pugh, and Harbour.
The trope of "You're your own worst enemy." Is done perfectly. The manifestation of depression, *chef's kiss*. This trope is typically over played, but given the avenue of themes 'Thunderbolts*' goes down, its superb. It actually makes sense. The necessary need for the team to help each other; to climb the shaft, to the beating, to hold the boulder; It doesn't become exhausting. Refreshing to see the reaction of the narrative to allow for such trauma to be important is upmarket for Marvel. Adult-ifying your film without any push of age rating. Well played Feige.
As I said, far from perfect. The first act lasts quite long, and doesn't proceed with much vigor. Also, importantly, the way this film ends is quite poor. The resolution is fine, but "tieing the knot" on the plot, whilst leaving the narrative open is difficult (as Marvel have shown before in many films). It just ends so abruptly. The end-credits scenes don't help either. Things happen that are so out of left-field, but understanding Marvel want to quickly set up 'Doomsday' next year, you kinda get it. Even if you don't like it. The end-credit scene is like 3 minutes long, and doesn't attribute anything to do with the film, nor keep any feel, felt so weird...
The overarching Marvel intertextuality grinds my gears sometimes. It's so specific with what audiences are suppose to know beforehand, however, quite refreshingly, this film only laches on to 'Black Widow'. Buttttt Marvel have created this universe to allow for intertextuality to seem vastly important, but don't reference the battle of Earth? Don't reference the blip? Don't reference the current state of NYC after 'Daredevil'? Come on.
From the heartbreaking scene of "Daddy, I'm so alone.", To Bob's worry of his hair colour, to Walker's silence of his wife - every character gives something to these themes that contribute to such a emotionally important film. It's NOT the most viscerally pleasing film (unless you count the darkness), its NOT the most positive film; But it could be one of the most important films.
It can be watched without Marvel homework, that, immediately, makes it good imo. Be prepared to feel.
9th out of 46
BTW. Olga Kurylenko was billed higher than Lewis Pullman...
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Watched on Wednesday April 30, 2025.
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Why did this take me so long?? Pure brilliance.
I knew of this film and it's apocalyptic narrative, but had no clue time travel was involved. Two genres together that make my favourite combination 😍 and the fact I'd heard of this film and never gave it a watch, angers me.
Thought-provoking and intelligent, 'Twelve Monkeys' portrays a psychological evaluation on the human mind, what does it actually mean to be "sane"? "Of sound mind"? The possibility of de-evolution, and more. Where there are some narrative lumps along the road, director Terry Gilliam leaves nothing to chance, and creates a film that questions so much of human morality. The trick of time travel being vague is superb. The affect is the poginant view, the time travel part is simply being sucked into a wall... love it.
A serious peice of film about the mind ironically creates a narrative that may have an audience member guessing, yet isn't uptight with it's own answer e.g. Was anything fake? Did they save the day? Ambiguously yes AND no, understanding the questioning of Cole's mind, though our plot is already set in stone. The idea of the future world not being properly explore or questioned in the first 20 minutes annoyed me, but the realisation of knowing so little, means you know alot (As much as Cole questions himself later on). Tailing back to being regarded "insane". How could you prove to somebody your own sanity? Conforming to societal norms? But they're always changing...
All anachronisms can be chalked off nicely given the tight, linear (in some ways) storytelling Gilliam provides. A stickler for me was the violence Cole (Bruce Willis) portrayed. I guess this was the only human life he knew, yet, this isn't actually shown until well over an hour into the film. But like I said, it's tight and implements answers for everything, everywhere.
Which moves swiftly on to the script and dialogue. WOW! The child like demeanour, Pitt's fantastic portrayal of the "insane" (I'm so glad it wasn't turned into a facade) and all previous regarded "linear" storytelling becoming foreshadowing e.g. The Doctor already recognising Cole even though she had never seen him before, also the constant mention of the boy stick in the well. Shear perfection. The craftsmanship is acknowledged.
The idea of intellectual allegories of contaminating mental illness, and environmentalist terrorists perfectly encapsulates reference of similarities to one another e.g. The Doctor's "madness" after she refuses medication after her kidnap, and the danger Boines poses as his mad ramblings become cohesive, and ultimately understandable.
The twist does seem to be odd though, and comes out of the blue. With this great craft of a film being put together, the "villian" was only accessible through one scene? I get you understand his prerogative from there, but it's definitely forgotten about. I guess that idea is necessary given the utilisation of Pitt's character.
Can't recommend this enough. A really great film HOWEVER can understand it wouldn't be everyone's cup of tea. Pitt carries but his performance can get a bit jarring. 'Twelve Monkeys' isn't what I thought it'd be. It's better.
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Watched on Sunday April 27, 2025.
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Watched on Sunday April 27, 2025.
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Watched on Sunday April 27, 2025.
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The pedestal this is on, doesn't warrant the buzz. Sorry.
This is a good film, don't get me wrong. And the fact that it is a purely original film, gives it high merit. Maybe my ceiling was too high given how well its been reviewed - most revered "horror" this century.
Coogler does a fantastic job at storytelling. Creating this world that has oppression in many forms is great, the allegory is overtly obvious that needs to be explained heavily... for example, the revelation of the klan was spoken of, THEN it's seen an hour later? Why? The focused themes allow for the allegory to prevail, it just feels like "In case you didn't know, this is what we meant."
The work of camerawork and editing is notable for Coogler. Receiving Kubrick type homages is brilliant. The way "horror" is truly dealt with here is commendable given the rough outline of antagonist ways. It feels like Coogler played fast and loose with the type of lore behind the Vampires, not allowing for many clearcut answers, which were desperately needed imo. The hunt with the natives? Reanimation compared to death? The sunlight? The time of existence? Did Sammie "literally" have powers to help? Stupid Hive mind/pain that only worked when it impacted the plot? The offscreen emotional debacle at the climax?
Goransson is once again brilliant with his music. And of course, that's where this film is at its best, Music.
THE scene is tremendous. Just breathtaking. Im so glad it's not "Oh which scene is it?" You know which one it is. It's that point where the film starts up, but eventually pitters out once more.
There are alot of thematic ideas that Coogler tries to juggle simultaneously with everything else, but music is the true prevailer. Possibly saying the Vampires weren't necessary? Who's to say. Their existence in the film only comes about BECAUSE of music. Thought-provoking ideas are there, and it definitely leaves you pondering.
It's enjoyable. It is really good. Maybe I've just submerged myself, in the last week, with too much marketing and critical thinking that I didn't bend to Coogler's will, nor the glazers.
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Watched on Thursday April 24, 2025.
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Watched on Thursday April 24, 2025.
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Retcon, after retcon, after retcon...
I actually went into this a bit optimistic. Knowing stupid F&F formula can only go so far, but also, the fact of retconning some of 'Fast 5', to try and stay revelant with the actual decent ones in the franchise.
Buttttttt....... this was a miss. A spectacular for sure. They always are. But the point of upping the anti fails after the joke "What's next? Space?" has been answered.
Knowing its purely spectacle works for them though. The franchise shifted with a great balance of a film ('Fast 5') and hasn't recovered narratively since Paul Walker died.
Its a fever dream. Literally. Restepping EVERYTHING they've ever done. Defying all laws of physics. Adding irrelevant characters (dead or alive) with big names attached. Only works because they KNOW they'll make money. Otherwise it's really stupid.
Mindless fun. Rubbish? Yes. BUT THAT DOESNT MATTER! For the record, I hate part 1s that don't systematically stick to coherent filming and releasing. No plan? X10 worse.
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Watched on Friday April 18, 2025.
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Wally Pfister's first cinematographer role for a feature film. Everyone's gotta start somewhere!
Clearly inspired by Rosemary's Baby (1968) and Alien (1979), a Roger Corman production works on psychological problems, allowing for fear to become more realistic, in contrast to the influenced films. However, director Flender creates an imposter feeling as the climax of the film.
I'm with the film 75% of the way. The mother's morals feel conflicted with her needs to be a mother, and her position as a human being (having suffered psychologically for many years). There are steadily crafted scenes that allow for powerful emotion to push through, the idea of never knowing the truth about bearing a child in comparison to only the "thought" of bearing a child. The constant hypochondria.
We have the heavy handed gaslighting men who oppose any action that contradicts theirs. Oh you got an abortion after I knowingly inseminated you with some foreign dna?? You're so selfish!! It's around this time where the film goes REALLY downhill.
The abortion is such an odd scene. I understand the disparity in the mother's role here, but the silliness that the film tries to convey afterwards gives no merit to what happens prior. For instant, she goes to great lengths to get an abortion in her third trimester, it's done in such an inconvenient way which perpetuates off-the-grid abortions in which money is no issue (for her, slight juxtaposition in her middle class role), then resorts to normality for brief moments after. Then after all this trauma, the film climaxes with just a motherly connection... kind of a "fuck you" to everything she has thought up until this point.
Say, the "motherly connection" ruins any kind of real narrative progression here, and any sort of equilibrium being created. The mother is well within her right to be shocked by all revelations up to this point, then concedes to supposed hypnosis I guess?? Twice as well. After various actions have left the mother with emotional and physical scars, the "monster" comedicly wreaks havoc and bonds an attachment to the mother, thus the connection.
It's just really stupid. Great idea, buttttt... Wally Pfister, you did well on your part.
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Critically panned, but Kermode enjoyed it. Dunno why.
There is a notably scene here that, out of context, is quite creepy. In context, it's actually quite rubbish, same goes for the whole film.
Surprisingly interesting take on a biblical idea. The juxtaposition between angelic forms, having a demonic presence, as well as reliability on human weaponary, is inherently interesting. So, in theory, should be a decent film, FAT NO.
The peak of interest lasts 15 minutes. That's it. It becomes so tiring. So boring. There's no narrative AT ALL. Things just happen with no explanation. I get expositing is tiresome, but even briefly wouldn't go amiss!
The way this film ends is genuinely laughable. Sorry, but can't even see a cult classic here. Did well at the box office though. Can't help but think many people left very disappointed. Not even fun.
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Watched on Wednesday April 9, 2025.
]]>Even if there are more, this is only 1-3.
]]>- Captain America: The Winter Soldier
- Avengers: Infinity War
- Avengers: Endgame
- Guardians of the Galaxy
- The Avengers
- Captain America: Civil War
- Spider-Man: No Way Home
- Thunderbolts*
- Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
- Iron Man
...plus 38 more. View the full list on Letterboxd.
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- Flushed Away
- Megamind
- Shrek
- Kung Fu Panda
- Madagascar
- Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit
- Shrek Forever After
- Shark Tale
- Bee Movie
...plus 9 more. View the full list on Letterboxd.
]]>Even if there are more, this is only 1-3.
- Back to the Future
- Shaun of the Dead
- Die Hard
- Alien
- Jurassic Park
- The Godfather
- Guardians of the Galaxy
- Cars
- Spider-Man
- Star Wars: The Force Awakens
...plus 11 more. View the full list on Letterboxd.
]]>Even if there are more, this is only 1-3.
]]>Rewatch for M:I 8
]]>- Toy Story 3
- The Incredibles
- Monsters, Inc.
- WALL·E
- Toy Story 2
- Toy Story
- Ratatouille
- Monsters University
- Cars
- Finding Nemo
...plus 12 more. View the full list on Letterboxd.
]]>For better or worse, films mentioned by Kermode that I haven't seen, AND have sparked my interest.
- Waterworld
- Raise the Titanic
- Society
- Cutthroat Island
- Silent Running
- Dial M for Murder
- House of Wax
- Flesh for Frankenstein
- The Odessa File
- Color of Night
...plus 23 more. View the full list on Letterboxd.
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- Spider-Man: No Way Home
- Moon Knight
- Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
- Spider-Man: Far From Home
- Loki
- Werewolf by Night
- Eternals
- Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings
- The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special
...plus 16 more. View the full list on Letterboxd.
]]>- Zack Snyder's Justice League
- Wonder Woman
- Aquaman
- The Suicide Squad
- Shazam!
- Man of Steel
- Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
- The Flash
- Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)
- Suicide Squad
...plus 1 more. View the full list on Letterboxd.
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- Doctor Who: The Snowmen
- Doctor Who: The Waters of Mars
- Doctor Who: A Christmas Carol
- Doctor Who: The Day of the Doctor
- Doctor Who: The Husbands of River Song
- Doctor Who: The Star Beast
- Doctor Who: The Christmas Invasion
- Doctor Who: The Giggle
- Doctor Who: Voyage of the Damned
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- Fast Five
- The Fast and the Furious
- Furious 7
- Fast & Furious
- The Fate of the Furious
- Fast X
- F9
- Fast & Furious 6
- 2 Fast 2 Furious
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- Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie
- Minutemen
- Teen Beach Movie
- Lemonade Mouth
- High School Musical 2
- High School Musical
- Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam
- Let It Shine
- Geek Charming
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- Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut
- Superman and the Mole Men
- Man of Steel
- Superman
- Superman II
- Superman Returns
- Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
- Superman
- Superman IV: The Quest for Peace
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- Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith
- Star Wars
- Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
- Return of the Jedi
- Star Wars: Visions – The Duel
- Star Wars Rebels: Steps Into Shadow
- Star Wars: Visions – The Ninth Jedi
- Ahsoka
- Obi-Wan Kenobi
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- The Dark Knight
- Suicide Squad
- Batman: Mask of the Phantasm
- Batman: The Killing Joke
- Joker
- Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker
- Batman
- The Lego Batman Movie
- Joker: Folie à Deux
...plus 1 more. View the full list on Letterboxd.
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- Zack Snyder's Justice League
- The Batman
- Batman
- Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1
- Batman: Mask of the Phantasm
- Batman Returns
- The Dark Knight Rises
- The Lego Batman Movie
- Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker
...plus 13 more. View the full list on Letterboxd.
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- Zack Snyder's Justice League
- The Batman
- Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1
- Batman
- The Dark Knight
- Batman Returns
- Batman: Mask of the Phantasm
- The Lego Batman Movie
- Batman Begins
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]]>- Logan
- X-Men: First Class
- Deadpool
- X2
- The Wolverine
- X-Men: Days of Future Past
- X-Men
- Deadpool 2
- The New Mutants
- X-Men: Apocalypse
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- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1
- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2
- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
- Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
- The Dark Knight
- Captain America: The Winter Soldier
- Spider-Man: No Way Home
- Avengers: Infinity War
- Avengers: Endgame
- Logan
- Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
- X2
- Spider-Man
- Joker
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