Luca_Rachiteanu Reviews

Man of Steel (2013)

Plot mishandeling

[6/10 · 4 June 2020]

To begin with, this movie is the first out of any superhero movie to successfully and accurately create a CGI fight scene which depicts two impossibly indestructible beings. Each punch and move feeling weighted, not to talk about the accompanying level of destruction when such beings clash.

The acting is beyond satisfactory, from the incredible physique Henry Cavil achieved to the convincing Michael Shannon; each actor did amazingly to embody the character and bring emotion to the screen.

What this movie lacks is a proper plotline. The story feels at times stitched together; some scenes can come off as out of place or misplaced. The story and character choices are good, well thought-out but the execution of important/key scenes is poor. Again, not the story but the execution of key scenes. (*I want to keep this review spoiler-free thus I am not mentioning any of the scenes*) Key scenes which are supposed to move the story forward. If the driving factor of a plot lacks solidity or composition then the story will most surely feel unbelievable or ridiculous.

It still is a good movie; the cinematography and visual CGI is unseen for 2013 but the lack of a proper plotline burdens the watching experience. I recommend watching it.

Pacific Rim: Uprising (2018)

One Big Mistake

[6/10 · 2 June 2020]

Story/Plot: This sequel offers a story with a far more complex plotline. The plot twist is unexpected and believable. The return and use Kaiju is quite clever if I might say.

Casting: Before mentioning the elephant in the room, I also have to mention the acting of Charlie Day and Cailee Spaeny (no need to mention the already acknowledged John Boyega). Their performances are spot on, always fitting well with the character and situation; their roles, in my humble opinion, were the hardest to handle.

The CGI problem: While both the script and casting was done impeccably, the main problem presents itself with the CGI motion and choreography of action scenes. The first movie understands the motion of the fictional machinery it depicts and creates the choreography accordingly, for example the weight of a moving robot which is the size of a building and how would such a robot move around (I assure you that not easily or lightly). Pacific Rim: Uprising fails to recreate the eye-catching fight scene methods used in the first movie and thus fails to entertain because it lacks the quality which made it successful. Hope if there will be a third movie, the production team will be considerate of our wishes.

Jumanji: The Next Level (2019)

As expected

[7/10 · 8 March 2020]

The movie complies with its expected structure of an adventure movie. It starts out with a simple premise which sets the adventure in motion. In this case, Spencer chooses to re-enter the game. After that, the whole plotline is created in order for the characters undergo or take part in certain situations, and that's why I am rating this movie a 7. The movie aims to entartain the viewer by putting charismatic, appreciated (with good chemistry) actors in funny or advatageous situations. The movie does not offer more then a stereotypical and cliché storyline, but compensates by its amazing cinematography such as the well built CGI animals and scenery, and well thought-out cast (each of the main actors can interact with the other flawlessly). A comic, easy to watch movie for a family night. Good material to relax.