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Top Gun: Maverick (2022)
An incredibly good sequel.... Double thumbs up!!
Often as not as sequels set decades after the original classic's, can be a complete horror show... cough cough Matrix 4. This however did not disappoint... the action, characters, cinematography, script was all brilliant and with great homage to the original. I read about Val kilmers story asking to be in this, and the reluctance due to his personal medical conditions, but I'm glad the producers agreed... as even his small part was very enjoyably moving. I left the cinema completely buzzing.... At this outstanding movie.
The Book of Boba Fett: Chapter 7: In the Name of Honor (2022)
Hoping the 'Mods' would be destroyed, and Rodriguez would not return
After two absolutely brilliant episodes, this felt like a bit of a let down finale . Having enjoyed all of the series except any scene involving the 'mods'... I find myself saying why... and I can only assume that it's due to the unimpressive direction of Robert Rodriguez.
The Mandalorian (2019)
This is Definitely the way... Forward !
The best Star Wars related content i've seen since the original movie trilogy. Great visuals, costumes, story, script, and sense of nostalgically loved universe we knew growing up in the 80's/90's. Jon, Rick, Dave and co did a fantastic job of these... and not forgetting Pedro who played/suited the Mando character amazingly.... even my least favorite episode was better than 90% of anything else currently being shown on TV. Wish they had done the movies...
Cobra Kai (2018)
Balls in the miso soup
Balls in the miso soup... a quote from S4, which aptly summarises my opinion of the dramatic decline of this series. S1 was really good, probably because it focused on the original characters that we all liked from the movies. As the seasons progressed, and the new generation cringe got more involved.. it became a ridiculously painful power rangers/matrix/bad comedy conflation. Hard to watch by S4, just waiting for those occasional enjoyable moments with Johnny & LaRusso, while all the relentless kindergarten chatter/action takes place.
The Matrix Resurrections (2021)
You really do want the blue pill on this steamer !!
The original trilogy was a masterclass in cinematography, with brilliant script and characters. This was the biggest let down movie of the year.... Like a Power Rangers B movie. I'm generally inclined to like most keanu films, but not even him and Carrie could save this shambles. The CGI was horrible, including all the hard to see boring fight sequences. The new characters were exceptionally unmemorable, and Morpheus .....why ? Laurence Fishburne is the only one for this. Shameless cash cow reboot. The reason I care enough to write how poor this was, is because the originals were so good and falls so short of that.
Dune: Part One (2021)
Sci-fi at its best.... great movie
Being a fan of 80's/90's sci-fi movies, I don't usually like it when they remake a classic .... But this was a done tremendously .... Great acting, visuals ... no stupid misplaced comedy, just a great sci-fi film that was a pleasure to watch at the cinema. Looking forward to the next instalment....
Red Notice (2021)
More Millennial Drivel..... Yawn !!
The industry seems pump a lot of this garbage out lately, giving movies a bad name... so many laughable, cringeworthy points like when the rock gets hit by a bull... not to mention the script.... make it stop !!
Venom: Let There Be Carnage (2021)
Yawn yawn millennial movie
I just don't understand why anyone would enjoy this rubbish, well except for the stoner sitting next to us in the cinema. The first movie was good, but this was garbage from the offset and remained consistently uninteresting throughout ! !
Firefly (2002)
MAKE MORE MAKE MORE MAKE MORE... Brilliant
Just watched this again after a number of years passing, and forgot what a brilliant sci-fi series it was. I don't know the details regarding the dummies that cancelled it... but wish they made more.
Altered Carbon (2018)
9/10 for S1 ... S2 an average 5/10 being polite
S1 was excellent, An all round great Sci-fi series...and then an extremely disappointing S2. Am not a fan of main character changes in general, but this particular example...along with some new additional annoying characters...really didn't work. Please return Joel Kinnaman to lead role if there is ever a S3...
The Mandalorian: Chapter 6: The Prisoner (2019)
Back In Business
The first three episodes were amazing, and the best Star Wars related content i've seen since the original triology. Great visuals, costumes, story, script, and sense of nostalgically loved universe we knew growing up in the 80's/90's. That came to an abrupt halt on Episode 4, which felt like the typical drivel produced for today's audiences. However, this episode reignited my excitement for the series, and potentially my favorite so far. If only Rick Famuyiwa and Jon Favreau had done the movies...
Stranger Things (2016)
Stylish and Fantastically created series
Didn't know what to expect, but enjoyed every minute of this completely unique masterpiece. Brilliantly created with a lovely 80's feel. Looking forward to the third series !!
Kidnap (2017)
Worst kidnap movie ever made !
Unbelievably terrible film. 1.35hrs of frustratingly unrealistic, horribly acted, nonsense. Worst HB film I've ever seen.