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A Quiet Place Part II (2020)
Better than the first one
The kids steal the show this time. I wasn't quite as frustrated with the plot as I was in the first movie. Still some issues, but there was more to like, so it didn't bother me as much. Overall, I enjoyed it much better than the first one.
Ratched: The Dance (2020)
Apparently no intelligent people reviewing here
Why all the terrible reviews (and terrible I do mean poorly written and incoherent)? Half the commenters don't even seem to have an accurate understanding of the episode's events.
This was where it all came together. I'll admit that through the first four episodes, I have mostly been yawning at the tropes, the gratuitous indulgence, and the seemingly directionless story. But this was when I realized that many of the themes and characters that have been building are in fact carefully and cleverly weaved. The episode was well paced and the crescendo dance sequence was thrilling.
I still don't know where it's all headed, but for the first time during this series I'm actually eager to get to the next episode and see if it all comes together.
And even if the plot ends up disappointing me, the acting is great and the art direction and cinematography is enough for me to say this show wasn't a waste of my time.
Saturday Night Live: Chance the Rapper (2019)
Best so far this season
So far I've been very disappointed in the season. However, I was pleasantly surprised by this one. I didn't really know anything about Chance the Rapper, and I find that musician hosts are often duds, but he was actually very effective and the writers put him in good situations that he was able to work with. Though it had the usual one or two really lame sketches, the good far outweighs the bad, and this was by far the best overall episode so far this season.
Miami Vice (2006)
Not your everyday action movie.
This is Michael Mann. He doesn't sell Hollywood, he doesn't sell just explosions or violence. What he sells is REAL. What does this mean? Is there blood/explosions/cussing/sexuality? Of course. But there's also love, drama, heartbreak, and human characters. The violence is not at all that he's selling you. These things only occur to support what is happening in the lives of two undercover cops.
Another thing that I love about Mann is that he does not DRAG OUT scenes of violence, either. Aside from the necessary climax of the film, the violence mostly consists of one shot to the head, and it is usually jolting and unexpected. The blood doesn't gush out for effect or anything. The people are simply dead, and that's all you need to know. It's real. The explosions are the same: when they do happen, they are concise, and we're on to the next scene. Mann doesn't need long suspense scenes or mind-numbing shoot-outs to make a film. He delivers what a viewer would expect from the real lives of two Miami Vice cops. Granted, it may not be exactly what would happen in real life, but what do I know (or most of us for that matter)? It beats all the junk that Hollywood is trying to feed us these days.
Ultimately, it was simply refreshing to see an action movie that is different today. This isn't exactly "Heat" or "The Usual Suspects" but it's definitely worth a see if you like good, innovative FILM, but some Vin Diesel fans may not like it.
Poseidon (2006)
Worst movie I've seen in a LONG time.
I went into Poseidon not expecting much, but with an open mind for Wolfgang Peterson. Unfortunately, it was as bad as I expected it to be... and then some.
What truly makes this film a bottom-of-the-barrel disaster movie is that underneath the horribly cheesy lines, bad performances from decent actors, brutally obvious plot holes, inconsistent characters, and excessive contradictions, I cannot think of one positive thing to say about this movie. You will hear some good things about the special effects, but I definitely didn't see any ahead-of-its-time or state-of-the-art stuff. Decent, yes, but for a film with a budget like this one, they should have done better even there. This film will forever blemish the careers of talented young actors Josh Lucas and Emmy Rossum. It is a shame that studios allow films like this to exist.
The Village (2004)
Awesome
Many people are saying that The Village was not scary enough, not fast enough, etc. upon first viewing the film. Well, if you are in the mood for The Fast and the Furious, then go see the Rock's most recent movie. I love Shyamalan's films because he has a complete disregard for what the viewer is expecting to see - scratch that, he KNOWS what the viewer wants to see, and uses that to surprise them. What makes him the master of screen writing is that, unlike any other writer/director I've ever known, he hides the red herrings of the story, so that the most intelligent viewer will think he's caught on to something, when in fact he's falling into the trap. If you like brilliant film-making, then see this movie at least twice. I know that the best viewing for me was the third time, because only then did I truly appreciate all the effort that Night put into this film, even more than he did in The Sixth Sense, already a classic film. On top of the surprises, he adds themes of romance and deep grief that only a great director like him would be able to communicate in such a moving way. These elements portrayed by such great actors as Adrien Brody, Sigourney Weaver, and William Hurt, and most of all the amazing new Bryce Dallas Howard, lead me to give this film a 10 out of 10. Best M. Night Shyamalan film yet - but don't worry, there's more coming...
Seabiscuit (2003)
Masterful directing of a great picture
Where did director Gary Ross come from? His limited directorial experience makes the accomplishment of Seabiscuit even more amazing. This is a film about people coming from rock-bottom rising to the top. Ross uses such unique transitions comparable to those of Orson Welles, using both visuals and sound. The never-before-used method of filming the racing scenes provides suspenseful cinematography, as well. It is a shame that the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is not recognizing Ross's talent; if you ask me, Gary Ross definitely deserves to appear on the Best Director's nominee list. Nevertheless, Seabiscuit will mark the beginning of a great directorial career.