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1883 (2021)
Good watch; disappointing
The show was done very well and the acting was quite on par. It's a mixture of rugged and brutal Wild West scenes and events, a lot prose as Elsa waxes romantically about her total experiences in the west, and romance. The scenery was awesome and the storyline mostly believable. The ending seemed unrealistic and I would have enjoyed seeing something with a little happier end. Don't watch this show to be cheered up. Kudos to Faith Hill and Tim McGraw for their anwesome acting ability - how talented these folks are. Young Else, although her accent a little exagerated, was so beautiful to watch and played her dramas well. Would like to have seen more of Tom Hanks in this.
Untold (2021)
Very well written documentary - good watch
The title would imply some kooky football player was a little screwed up in the head if you did not know the story. I'm so glad I watched this. Mati was a very hard working, dedicated, mature, young football player who deserved all good things. He was a good son, Christian, friend and amazing athetic leader. Well respected by so many. Suddenly, the rug was pulled out from under him through due to the antics of a confused, immature, spoiled dreamer who played with this trusting man for his own selfish pleasure. There was no love there. It very nearly wrecked this amazing athlete's career. Watch this moving. Mati is a well deserving athlete who has amazing sense of personal dignity. I did not know his story but I'm so glad I watched this movie. I am forever a fan. WATCH IT and share with all your friends.
Banged Up Abroad: Son of Saddam (2012)
Awesome story
This was one of the best of these episodes that I've seen. The series is well done, but the story teller here, the victim, kept his cool and gave us a clear view what it was like to live under these circumstances. I was on the edge of my seat watching this and listening to the events build. I wish they would show this again, I can't find when another episode of this show is upcoming. Great story. I'm sorry the people of Iraq had to live under these circumstances. These men were clearly sadists who cared nothing for their people. Good riddens. And good luck to the man who suffered this experience.
You Were Never Really Here (2017)
Dark and Dreary - Joaquin Phoenix is best at this
I watched it because Joaquin Phoenix is one of my favorite actors. I expected it to be dark and intense. But all the imagery and jumping around and unexplainable scenes were just not my cup of tea. If you are a fan of Joaquin, you should watch it. But it's one of those "creative" films that are a bit hard to follow and I find not very fulfilling.
Vanquish (2021)
Bad acting, boring
Surprisingly poor acting by all players, including Morgan Freeman. Ruby Rose is so hard looking, it's difficult to watch. The severe haircut wouldn't even be attractive on a man. The movie wasn't much more than a bunch of loud racing motorcycle shots and close ups of Ruby Rose making flippant faces combined with intense "knowing" smiles by Morgan Freeman from a wheelchair. Not a believable plot. Avoid this one. A waste of Morgan Freeman's talent and my time.
The Silencing (2020)
Weak Storyline with holes ***SPOILERS HERE ******
Nicholas is always a good watch. That being said, this movie had potential but there are some big holes. They really lost me when the sheriff shot Nickolai to cover for her brother, nearly killing him with a shotgun and she was able to function around town as normal. To add insult to injury, he decided to let it slide and liked to protect the sheriff. Really? Here's a big hole - the "serial killer" who is the town doc gone crazy after his daughter was hit by a drunk driver and, is killing girls with arrows with his initials on them. Cmon!! And there is no good connection as to why his dead daughter has caused him to kill other girls? The movie was entertaining, aside from the above and another dark and dreary small town depressing watch.....but it does hold your interest. A few tweaks and this could have been much better. The stars are for Nickolai mostly.
Jonathan (2018)
What's really behind the scenes?
Is the doctor actually the crazy mother, cracked up after losing one son and has convinced her surviving son that he has 2 people living in his body? And what happens if the body isn't home on time? Would have been a better movie with a better ending.
Escape Plan (2013)
A successful meeting of 2 Movie Titans
Finally, Hollywood has come up with a decent film that holds your attention, is well written, thoughtfully planned out, and suspenseful. I enjoyed seeing the 2 action actors together, and they have lost nothing with age - in fact improved! A good watch.
Til Death Do Us Part (2017)
Another Hollywood Let-Down (spoilers)
Although, the actors are beautiful and it is visually appealing, the entire script is an embarrassing copycat version of Sleeping with the Enemy, a little less believable. Sweet husband turns abusive, wife fakes death, leaves town, cute school teacher boyfriend next door, bakes pies, hubby visits sick parent in nursing home, hubby finds wife. They didn't even try to make it different. We need to resist these low grade movies Hollywood is cranking out. Pure laziness. Rip off.
Enemy (2013)
Crap Promoted as Art
This movie was neither suspenseful or scary. It did hold you interest for a bit hoping that something was going to make sense, which it never did right up to the nutjob ending. Take some acid, make a movie, and it will be promoted by Hollywood as a "masterpiece." And every critic will jump on that train so as not to be known as someone who didn't get the art. Crap I say. Jake is a great actor. Why you accept crap movie, Jake? Don't waste your hours on this POS.
Annihilation (2018)
DON'T BOTHER
This movie had a few interesting graphics but all in all, it was slow to get to any interesting parts, slow and boring, Spielberg light show, and then a scene where the alien self mimics the moves of Natalie Portman, mildly entertaining. Somehow she was the only one who could kill the emerging self with a grenade. Weak. Some good actors in thsi movie wasting my time. What happened to the GOOD movies?? C'mon Hollywood!