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Black Mass (2015)
Boring, uninspired crime drama
I don't usually write reviews but I felt compelled to inform others about how awful this film was. And I want to prefice this by saying I love crime films and have seen the greats such as Goodfellas, the Godfather, and The Departed but this was just drivel.
Let's start with the acting: Johnny Depp plays Boston crime lord James "Whitey" Bulger and reveals virtually nothing about the character he plays aside from the violent actions he portrays. The supporting cast does nothing to make this a compelling story either with the exception of Joel Edgerton's John Connolly as a street-wise kid turned FBI agent loyal to Bulger's cause.
The pacing and dialogue are also the biggest culprits here. The film develops slowly leaving the watcher wondering if it will ever pick up to an emotional crescendo with only to find out the ride is as monotonous as your daily drive. Moreover, the dialogue feels like students taking turns reading out of a textbook. I know that the film is a biographic one but there's no need to have it feel as though you're reading a Wikipedia article.
Likewise, the musical score tries to underpin the uneasy feel of the movie but only works to put the viewer to sleep with its two tone rise and fall. None of the cinematography and shots of the scenes work to create anything worth capturing attention. There are shots of Southie that do convey the bleak outlook of Bulger's turf but they are few and far between as the film mostly focuses on the boring and uninspired dialogue and setting the actors are captured in such as living rooms, offices, dark bars, and car interiors.
If I was to summarize watching this film with an analogy I would describe it as eating and tasting a cardboard box.
Katt Williams: Pimpadelic (2009)
A more personal side to Katt Williams' comedy
If you're a fan of Katt Williams like I am then you probably have seen his previous releases and are familiar with the really funny jokes. But despite the familiarity I found myself cracking up during the feature more often than not. So yes, this is a funny movie. However, we get to see a more personal side to Katt's life story as he describes his personal drive, ambition, outlook on life, and personal philosophy. Maybe you knew it, or maybe you don't, but you might leave with a different impression of Katt Williams after watching this release.
The movie is the main standup routine intercut with personal commentary as Katt arrives for the show and concludes with another supplemental routine at the tail end thats just as funny as the main show. If you're a fan of Katt Williams brand comedy then this one is sure to please; I recommend it.
Godsend (2004)
sucks
Godsend is a god awful movie. it seemed like the director was going for something like The Omen or The Exorcist.
The premise of the movie is that the son of the Duncan's is killed in a terrible accident. By chance, a fertility doctor finds them and tells them that their son could be brought back by cloning. The couple struggles for a while eventually deciding to go through with the procedure. Of course, trouble begins as evidence of something terribly wrong with their son comes to light.
The dialogue is utterly dismal, the first two thirds of the film were move slow and create little interest in the movie for the viewer. Rebecca Romijn-Stamos does a terrible job, acting hysterical and totally illogical. The movie is only held up by the struggling father, Greg Kinnear as he attempts to discover what went wrong. Although the film proceeds to attempt to shock and scare the audience in the end, even that, is easily predicted. The twist is cliche and not really much of an ending at all. Under no circumstances see this movie in the theaters, rent it when it comes to dvd.