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Terminator Genisys (2015)
Pretty good
I'm a big fan of the franchise, growing up on terminator and terminator two. I really enjoyed this film. The callbacks did not feel forced. They did a good job with the timeline explanation. I didn't feel lost. The characters had good chemistry. The film had a good balance of humor, action, and sentiment. Terminator 3 was very frustrating in that it went back on the ending of Terminator two saying that there is no fate. I liked that this film emphasized that the future is not set. It felt like a deserved ending for the characters.
Also, the mug shot seen had me giggling. I had no idea Emilia Clark was so short.
Book of Love (2022)
Very fun watch
A lot of reviews are chastising this film for not being original. There are so many films being made these days, original is hard to come by. What matters is how a story is told and the characters. I loved how this story was told and I loved the characters. It was interesting seeing both characters unfold. The Mexican setting was charming and lovely. The supporting characters provided refreshing humor. I was entertained from start to finish.
Fury (2014)
Excellent movie and depiction of war
Many reviews slam this movie for not being historically accurate. It is after all, a movie. I read the story and events are a compilation of real stories from World War Two vets. The acting and score are amazing. It sucks you in. It's not about the carnage, but about the human element. 9/10 recommended.
Ghosts of War (2020)
Great for 90%
Excellent atmosphere and acting. The effects were believable and creepy. The twist was actually neat. It was really the last ten minutes that was rubbish. They ended too early. It shouldn't have ended on a cliffhanger. It should have ended on redemption or hell.
The Spy Who Dumped Me (2018)
Good fun
This movie took me by surprise. I knew Kate McKinnon from SNL but never saw her act in feature films before. The characters were well written and the chemistry was palpable. I laughed out loud at the funny parts and the subtle humor. The action scenes were well dispersed and entertaining. Overall this was a great watch!
Suspiria (2018)
Compelling and atmospheric
There are a lot of 1/10 ratings here. I never saw the 1970s version. That being said, I thought this was a great movie. The cinematography was interesting. The story was creepy and full of mystery. There were enough horror elements to be alarming but not too gory and nauseating. It was a unique movie that I am glad I watched.