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Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021)
Disappointed
I finally watched the next movie! After being left in suspense with the last movie's ending, I was really curious as to how things would continue. I did really like that we had talk of the multiverse and as someone who Didn't grow up on (or watch much of) the previous two Spideys, this was a nice way to meet them and some of their world's villains. That said, the storytelling and plot really fell short. I felt like this could have ended sooner but it just dragged for the sake of "plot". I was also left confused with how the movie ended in general, but I suppose that can be explained in a later movie
Another big ick for me was that instead of focusing on TEAM Spideman, this movie made Ned a third wheel. Bummer. Still, it was entertaining, which I guess is the point.
Suburbicon (2017)
Don't think I've ever rated anything this low
So when I saw the preview for this movie, I really thought it had potential. I thought it was about a family living in the suburbs who had been robbed by some mafia people and in the process the wife had been killed. I thought it was going to be action packed and funny with Matt Damon kicking mafia butt because of what happened
Imagine my surprise when I'm in the theatre and none of this happens. It's not action packed, it's not funny, and it's so ridiculously bad with a terrible story
So what is this movie about? This movie is about Mr. Gardner who conspires with his sister-in-law and criminals (are they mafia, I wasn't sure) to kill off his wife so that they can be together. Oh and they want to collect insurance money and live abroad somewhere
Spelling it out like this, I'm not surprised they tried to do something sneaky with the trailer because I would not go watch this if I knew from the beginning what it would be about.
In addition to this, the film tried to "talk" about racial discrimination in the film but it fell flat. From the very beginning you could see that Suburbicon is very white oriented and to see a black family move in, you knew there would be trouble. And trouble there was, as we saw how much harassment they were getting just for living there. But the movie never goes anywhere with it. By the end of it, their car gets destroyed, their house is attacked, and the next morning it's like nothing happened. They just get to cleaning up and they don't even look like they're upset. Did they end up moving? Are they going to continue there with all that harassment? Was this taking a stance that this was bad? Did it even take a stance? Why was it even shown so much if it had nothing to do with the story?
Apparently Suburbicon is based off of true events in Levittown, Pennsylvania, in 1957 but the addition of Mr. Garner and his family just put this topic in the backseat.
Overall I really wanted to walk out of the theatre halfway through because it was boring, I felt it was unoriginal, and that it was trying to delve into a topic without a plan.
Definitely DO NOT recommend checking this out
Tôkyô gûru (2017)
Wait, this adaptation didn't suck?!
With a lot of anime being adapted recently and then blowing, I came into this movie thinking it might be another blowout only to find myself pleasantly surprised at how good it was. And I'm a manga reader
This adaptation follows the manga faithfully, with only a few minor changes that really don't matter (ie. Remember when Hide, Kaneki, and Nishio go out and get treats. How Nishio and Kaneki end up fighting in an alley? Well we still have the fight but the setting is a bit different). The characters all had the right atmosphere to them, Hide being a ball of sunshine, Kaneki being the crybaby human turned ghoul, and Touka being an abusive douche. I loved how this movie didn't try to cram everything about Tokyo Ghoul in 2hrs, instead only picking one arc and trying to convey some of Kaneki's emotions at being turned, trying to fit in, and setting up the world (and how it works)
The only thing that I can say REALLY sucked was the CG but that's how it usually is. If you can just ignore this then this adaptation was really good (though individually the Kagune look really cool, but added to the people, well, they tried). If there's more of these, you bet I'm checking them out!
The only other manga/anime adaptation that has left me as pleased as this one was the Japanese Death Note movies (though those were cooler since it didn't need much CG work)
Blade Runner 2049 (2017)
Way too long!
As someone who hasn't watched the first movie, I feel like I can (in a way) be more lenient on my score. Or at least that's what I was led to believe since a lot of people I know (and don't know) mention the first movie was a great watch. Blade Runner 2049, not so much
I really liked a lot of the things this movie did on an individual level, like the concept of this world, the visuals, the soundtrack to a certain degree, and even some of the questions it poses (what does it mean to be human?). However, you add everything together and things start to get a little shaky. Our main plot for this movie seems to be searching for the child of a now dead replicant, which shouldn't even be possible since replicants aren't technically human, and to erase them
I suppose the biggest thing this movie suffers from isn't content because just these few things have me interested, or even visuals because some of the stuff we see is amazing, but length. This is nearly a 3 hour movie (2h 44m) and I don't think it needs to be this long. There are moments that I think could have either been cut (since it's all just pretty scenes) or moved along quicker. The topic of being human is also only brought up at the beginning but it ends up not amounting to anything in the long run. In terms of characters it was very hard for me to truly care for anyone because they just felt so bland to me (I know they're replicants but come on). I did however, really like Luv and how passionate she was (plus that girl knows how to fight!)
I would only recommend this if you have time to spare. I'd probably also wait until it wasn't in theaters anymore
Geostorm (2017)
A decent watch
When I watched the preview for this movie I was expecting to see something like 2012, what with natural disasters happening. In a way I did get this but there was a whole other story happening as well.
We had Jake Lawson, the creator of satellite networks Dutch Boy, being sent back out to space to investigate and fix whatever glitch was causing Dutch Boy to create natural disasters one after another three years after he's fired by his younger brother. This created some tension throughout the movie as it's one of those things Jake always resented since Dutch Boy was his life at the time. As it turns out this glitch isn't actually a glitch but someone using Dutch Boy for their own means. In terms of characters, nobody really caught my attention. Jake was kind of funny but also a pain, Max (his bro) was annoying all the time to me (but their relationship did feel like that of estranged brothers), and everyone else only had little screen time. The only character who I really liked was Sarah, but again, she was more of a side character (but she was badass, please marry me). My favorite part was when Eugenio Derbez says "thank the Mexican", I cracked up like yes!
It's not a bad movie but there's also nothing about it that makes it stand apart from other movies. Also not recommended in 3D as there was nothing 3Dish about this film
One and Two (2015)
Am I Missing Something?
So I ended up checking this movie out because I'm in the CMBYN craze faze. Ie. I'm checking out some of Timothee and Arime's filmography
Since this one was on Netflix I thought I'd give it a try and I'm sort of conflicted. I really liked some of the things in this movie, like the whole teleportation that both Zac and Eva have, I like how dark this film gets (what with Daniel's actions towards his children), the relationship between Zac and Eva made me smile, Timothee's acting during emotional scenes were great, but that's about it
I really felt like I was missing something vital, something that would make or break this movie for me. For the whole of it I felt like I was in the dark and I constantly asked myself what the purpose of it was. The two characters don't feel like they grow or develop but we also never really get inside Daniel's (the father) head: why did he do the things he did, why was he afraid of this gift, why did he blame his children? There is no explanation for the teleportation or even what happens when Eva does this in front of others (were they surprised? is this kind of normal in this society? why them?)
If anything, it was interesting for me, but don't think I'd recommend it
It (2017)
Enjoyable watch, Not very scary
Another movie that was being hyped!! I just had to go check it out even though horror movies aren't my thing. Lucky for me, this movie ended up being less horror and more drama/character driven
In IT we start off with your typical horror-esque situation with the kids going to the scary basement, all the lights are off, mother is playing creepy piano music, and there's a clown in the sewers. It's everything you see in the trailers and everything everyone is raving about. But then we fast forward a month and we're dropped into a completely different mood. Instead of scary we are now in a middle school setting following the Losers club as they spend their summer doing kind of dangerous things but also fun stuff
In a way this is where the movie could get boring if you walk into this thinking you're going to be scared. The scariest part happens in the first few minutes of the film and from there it's mostly us getting to know these kids and by the way, there's a killer clown on the loose
This had a very Jeepers Creepers feel + facing your fears
Overall I really did enjoy this movie to the point where I was okay seeing it twice. (By the way, if anyone is going to watch this I recommend it in Dolby. Really makes the experience different). I don't know what the original was like and I haven't gotten around to reading the book but because of the title, I feel like Pennywise was supposed to be more of the focus of the movie, except he wasn't. In a way, he was like an afterthought but I didn't mind. I liked him as the representation of fear and how each character went about overcoming their fears. I am curious about how the sequel will be presented and when it will be done
Mother! (2017)
Great if you get it, Not so much if you don't
I decided to check this movie out because we got it at my job but I went in thinking this was some horror film and found I was very much mistaken. I would probably call this a thriller or even a psychological one because this got under my skin like no other movie has ever done so! It's creepy and strange but also mysteriously good?
Still, at the moment I can't really say much more about the film because I don't get it. On the surface there's people who destroy Mother's (apparently that's her name) home and after some time she just can't take it anymore, even when her husband preaches about forgiving people. But on another level, there's some symbolism relating to the bible and the Earth/world going on that I think ended up being too vague for general audiences, which is the majority of people who watch movies
I think this would be perfect for a school essay where one gets some clues about what the movie is about, and I would only recommend this movie to someone who has done a bit of research on the symbolism of the movie or someone who is open minded about reading between the lines
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (2016)
Tried to cram too much into one movie but a decent watch
One of the more obvious reasons I wanted to watch this movie was that I'd been watching all the (more recent) Harry Potter movies in theaters and this was, in a way, a Harry Potter movie, so I felt an obligation to myself to go and see this. Another was that the setting was in America. While location was never a concern for me, because magical word, who cares? just saying this was going to happen in America got me curious. Would it be different? How? Would we see some of the people from the HP series when they were younger?! (You have no idea how much I need this)
In a way we did get slight mentions of Dumbledore and Hogwarts, but they were never really the focus of the movie. The one character that did overlap both worlds, however, was Grindelwald. I won't really go into too much detail here because that would mean SPOILERS and honestly, I hadn't known about him until this movie.
In terms of human characters, I was rather disappointed. We have our main protagonist, Newt Scamander who has a bunch of nearly extinct creatures in his suitcase, is studying them, and is trying to get one to Arizona, its natural habitat. But other than this quirky habit of caring for them and doing strange mating rituals, there's not much else to him. Yes, he's brave, yes he's got some connection to Dumbledore, but not much else.
Even his suitcase had more personality /sigh/
We also meet Tina who is part of the Magical Congress of the United States of America (MACUSA) and the one who ends up arresting Newt when he first arrives in NY (his niffler escapes and causes mayhem!). Of course, her arresting him and taking him in clue us in that she's been demoted and is no longer supposed to be arresting wizards (for some reason). Instead of letting Newt go, she becomes his shadow and "helps" him recover his suitcase, which had been taken by a No-maj (muggle) who mistook it for his.
I initially didn't care much for her because she was just doing her job, but as the movie progresses she becomes more annoying. I also felt it was harder to connect with her because she was the more selfish of the characters. All her actions were less because she was worried about exposure and more about trying to get promoted/recognition. Even at the end, when she had a change in character, I still didn't like her because her change came from self-preservation.
Then we have Jacob Kowalski (aspiring baker) and Tina's sister and roommate, Queenie Goldstein. Jacob is the no-maj who just happened to be at the wrong place when Newt's niffler causes mayhem in NY. I think I was particularly attracted to Jacob's character because he was a no-maj and was just so fascinated by the magical creatures. He helped out Newt care for them in the suitcase, he got chased by a huge Erumpent that wanted to mate with him, and still didn't freak out because technically this stuff isn't supposed to exist, right?
And then we have Queenie, who seems to be pretty lady of the series. She looks good and knows how to use that charm to her advantage! She is also well versed in legilimency, a sort of mind-reading ability, which I absolutely loved. I actually didn't think she'd be a main character but she surprised me in actually taking action (unlike someone else in this movie)
Just going to say that near the end she has a scene with Jacob that legit broke my heart.
Overall I think the movie was OK. It really tried to cram so many ideas into a 2 hour (ish) film, which I felt was its biggest downfall. I mean, the majority of the movie was spent finding the creatures that had escaped Newt's bag, which I felt should have been enough for the one movie. But then they had to add the whole exposure aspect, which was less detailed and more rushed.
Kingsman: The Golden Circle (2017)
Movie starts off well and then teeters off somewhere in HaHa Land
I went to watch this movie because a lot of people I know were excited about it and hype can be pretty contagious. Especially if it only costs me about 2 hours of my life. Suffice to say I was disappointed and wondering if the first is better or not (I never had an issue understanding what was going on, the movie was very clear about giving us past information)
I suppose the reason I was disappointed was because I didn't know if this movie was trying to be serious about the disaster hitting the world (millions were gonna die because of this drug) or if I should be laughing at the dumb things both the Kingsman and Statesman did. The whole comedy aspect of it was nice on a surface level, but it also made it hard for me to care about individuals. The whole plot was very simple and at times I felt the movie was just being drawn out. Plus, every time we got a new clue the movie would cut to the bad guys side and just give us all the answers. It was kind of like, 'in case you couldn't connect 2 and 2'
I wasn't very happy about the portrayal of any of the female cast. Yes we had Halle Berry playing Ginger who was very smart but her role was very minor. Plus she mentions she wishes to be out in the field but is shot down by one of her male coworkers. Then we have Roxy who dies in the first few minutes, and even Eggsy's girlfriend goes and smokes some drugs after thinking she's lost Eggsy. Like girl, you can live without this guy, don't do this to yourself. And of course, our antagonist is this crazy lady. I feel I wouldn't have been turned off by this if it was just the female antagonist but basically all of our ladies were pushed aside or found they were dependant on males
Still, I did really enjoy the only 3 really epic fight scenes of the movie, one of them happening in the first scene of the movie. Another in the middle and then the one at the end. And those British gentleman were very cute
Not a bad movie, but not something I would recommend to someone or buy
Hazlo como hombre (2017)
Lots of machismo, crude jokes, and unsatisfying end
The first time I watched part of this movie, it was at work when I walked into the last 10 minutes of this movie. I thought it was really funny and the interaction between the characters was cute. I thought I'd go ahead and watch the full movie. It wasn't what I expected, or rather, how did one go from complete machista to what happened the last 10 minutes of the movie?
Basically we have 3 best friends, and friend B comes out. Friend C is very supportive and even introduces him to an interested party. Friend A, on the other hand, is vehemently against this and tries everything he can to "cure" friend B, going so far as to send him a prostitute, lesbian porn, and buy a horse for some therapy he saw on the internet. Then one day he goes to see his therapist and tells him about his situation with the friend. The therapist tells him he'll be going through phases as he comes to accept his friend is gay
Honestly, none of the acting really stuck out to me, possibly because it was the over exaggerated type. I especially detested Aislinn Derbez's character. She was just really abusive towards the main character (Santiago), which I can't excuse regardless of circumstances. Likewise, Raul was really disrespectful towards his friend and wife, and at the end of the movie you would think he'd learn something about accepting someone's sexuality but when his child shows "signs" of possibly being gay (playing with a doll), he's trying to change things. Like OK man, how did that go for you last time? In terms of Santiago's relationship, I thought it was really cute, up until the moment his partner reveals he has sex with other men and that "it's OK". I feel like his polyamorous nature should have been discussed beforehand because then it can be taken as being gay = multiple partners is OK
So why did I rate this a 5/10? Because this is an average movie. It has a lot of flaws but it's also showing one POV. Mexican culture is very male oriented and this showed us a story of someone who is still stuck in the past, who still believes that men can do whatever they like towards women and that relationships should only be between a man and a woman. But the movie also constantly mentions that we are now in 2017 and there are new ideas in the world and that people are more accepting (like friend C and friend A's wife). I did think it was very funny but it is rather crude and if you're the type to be overly critical (or just really against) the topics I mentioned above, well, this movie isn't for you
War for the Planet of the Apes (2017)
It ends the series but super boring
The only reason I went to check out this movie is because my brother wanted to and since I'd watched the previous movies I figured it'd be fine. I'm surprised I didn't fall asleep in the theatre. There was hardly any action, the point of the movie seemed to be learning that revenge is not the way to go (unless you want to get your whole ape race captured by the evil man in sunglasses), and...well, nothing else
Baby Driver (2017)
Surprised I enjoyed this so much!
I really enjoyed watching this movie. I'm a huge fan of car racing type shows and even though this isn't technically one, Baby does car race against the cops. I loved Baby's character and how he was portrayed and his little music making quirks. In terms of cute couples, I feel like part of me want to give the trophy to Baby and Deborah but there was just something so passionate about Buddy and Darling (I mean, that guy went nuts when she went down)
The story was really nice. Nothing complex, no surprising plot twist at the end, or original, but there was something about the atmosphere of it that really made it feel unique. Extra points for the soundtrack. I'm not a huge oldies person but I really liked the songs that were picked out for this movie and how they were integrated into the story. Also the disabilities of the characters was interesting and I liked that they weren't used as weaknesses but strengths (and not even that, it was just another part of who they were)
Wouldn't dub this movie one of my favorites but I do recommend checking it out
Dunkirk (2017)
Something is missing...
I think a 9/10 suits this movie even though I can't call it a favorite of mine
I decided to check this movie out because it was about a war and the idea of citizens helping out soldiers was interesting to me. However, as soon as I sat in that theatre I was confused. What exactly was the story here? We ended up following a couple people in the movie but none of them could really be called "the protagonist". Add to that the point of the movie didn't feel like it was to entertain us, instead it felt like it was trying to say "this is one of those things that happened at the time, these are the things people did in order to survive, to try and get home" and so forth
Aside from that I really formed an attachment to certain characters and was SO SAD to see them die. The sounds and panning made it all feel very suspenseful and it added to my feelings for the events and characters
Enjoyed it even though it's a much slower and different kind of movie I watch
Atomic Blonde (2017)
The trailer made it seem like it'd be at least a 8/10
But it wasn't.
I was really excited about this movie ever since I watched the trailer because, wow a kickass woman?! Not many of them out in the entertainment industry. Add to that her being possibly lesbian (or bi, who knows) and I was excited. Of course, I really enjoyed these aspects of the movie. I loved watching Lorraine and Delphine interact, my favorite scene being their cuddle session, but the way the story was told was really boring, the lighting very blue (to the point where contrast was very low at times and details lost), and how I abhorred the graffiti text!
As soon as Satchel was mentioned the whole "plot" of the movie was plain. At times I felt like the movie tried too hard with the music but overall I really liked the soundtrack
The Mummy (2017)
Only good for one watch
I've never watched any of the previous Mummy movies so I was slightly worried I wouldn't understand what was going on. Luckily for me, it turns out this isn't related to that series at all (aside from there being a mummy involved)
I really liked how the movie began, seeing Ahmanet back in her past and how she was buried alive. There was just something about her portrayal that made me really like her. This actually continued throughout the movie and I have no idea why Nick picked Jenny over a powerful, pretty Egyptian princess (lol). Actually, out of all of the characters Ahmanet was the one that struck me the most. The way she'd grown up to become the greatest and was then tossed aside because of a newborn (plus having it happen again in the present). Nick didn't leave any lasting impressions, what with him being pretty clueless throughout the movie and not doing anything significant. And Jenny just was not my cup of tea. Not much character development for any of them
In terms of the story, there was just a lot going on for me to fully enjoy or understand what was going on. Nick was part of an army that disappears after they crash land in London but was also a smuggler, there was some strange organization hunting for creatures out in the world and Nick had to find a way to escape Ahmanet and break the curse he'd landed himself with. The ending did feel anticlimactic, what with him finally embracing the curse and overcoming it. Made me wonder why he tried to fight it
Plus the things he did at the end made me feel like those suspenseful moments where I nearly screamed were for nothing. No real risks were involved for any of them (at the end), which is why I felt like it was good for one watch. Rewatching it and knowing how it ends makes everything less exciting for this genre/movie
Wonder Woman (2017)
A Good Watch, But No For the Gender Rep
I managed to go and check out Wonder Woman soon after it came out and I'm having mixed feelings about it. Part of me likes it, part of me isn't too convinced about the ending and the ending is really important in helping me figure out if I like a movie, and another part is saying, "well what did you expect from a superhero movie?"
If the scene had action in it, I really liked it. I think my favorite parts so far were at the beginning where the Amazons fought the Germans, and when Diana is at No Man's Land (the part we see in the previews). I really liked how Chris Pine portrayed Steve Trevor. It was really simple but there was something really charismatic about him. It was enough for you to notice that he was one of the main characters but not enough that Diana was pushed to the back. As for Gal Gadot's acting, I liked it. I'm a fan of hers and she didn't disappoint this time either.
Aside from action packed scenes, the movie also had some funny moments during the down times. So why wasn't I feeling this movie?
Spoilers start here!
At the end of the movie Diana ends up killing Ludendorff because she thinks he's Ares. Throughout the movie she'd been going on and on about her duty to stop him but when she does kill him nothing happens. The war continues and she's left confused. We later learn that Ludendorff wasn't actually Ares but the part that bugs me is that it takes Steve Trevor for her to understand and to take certain action. Not to mention the mini-tantrum she had because she was wrong. "What there's a bunch of dangerous gas out there that can wipe out millions and you need my help? Uhm no thanks, let me sulk here because I was wrong"
It's only after Steve talks to her and (basically) tells her that humans have an inner evil that she starts to understand. It's only after Steve blows himself up that she finally loses control and it's only after she remembers what he tells her (that he loves her) that she finally understands that humans are evil but that they are also capable of love. That love is the answer. It almost makes it seem like she didn't know what love was until Steve Trevor came into her life...
This might not seem like much but considering this movie is supposed to be about Wonder Woman, one of the few female superheroes, I was expecting something more. Something better. But Diana starts off as a naive girl, ignorant about the world and then she meets a man, can finally see the world because this man gave her the excuse to leave, and finally understands human nature thanks to said man
I usually don't care about representation but that's one of the reasons this movie was supposed to be such a good watch and it wasn't for me on that end.
It was a good watch because it had good action, but other than that, it's your typical PG-13 superhero movie. I gave it a 7/10 because I liked the action and because Gal Gadot was pretty cool
King Arthur: Legend of the Sword (2017)
Plot was OK, Visuals Great!
I went to watch this movie because I was bored and found that I enjoyed it (a lot)
The story of Excalibur and King Arthur and his knights wasn't anything out of this world. It played out like any other action and historical fiction story I've seen, but the way the story was told, the visuals, and how magic worked was so well done that this is possibly my second favorite film of 2017. I really enjoyed how we had past and present playing at the same time (helped show a lot without making it seem crammed), how magic worked so naturally (and didn't look fake), and the panning during fight scenes! Arthur was such a fun character and I often found myself chuckling at his antics
The only part that confused me was near the end with the huge serpent. If they could do that, it made me wonder why they didn't just do that from the start. And speaking of serpents, The Mage was also a favorite character of mine
Logan (2017)
One of The Best Movies I've Seen In Theatres So Far
I ended up watching this movie at the insistence of my brother and I'm super glad I did. I feel like I usually think a movie is OK but this one was really good! Worth the $15+ I spent
I didn't grow up with these movies and I haven't watched any of the wolverine ones, so I had a lot of questions while watching this. It's probably also because of this that the ending didn't hit me as much as it did others. There were a lot of good fight scenes where I didn't know who the real winner would be, and I LOVED how Logan wasn't your typical good guy. Yes he was a good guy but he was also selfish, didn't think twice about killing others, and didn't care if you were an old man or a little girl (he treated everyone nearly the same)
I especially loved all of Laura's fight scenes. There was something really visceral about them. I'm curious how things in this world will pan out with her as the next main character of the series
The Fate of the Furious (2017)
I love the F&F Movies But This One Fell Through For Me
Like every movie since the first, F&F 8 is even more ridiculous than the last. Aside from driving a car that's on fire, Dom and the others also have to defeat a tank being controlled by our antagonist Cipher. I liked that this one had more comedic scenes in it and the reason Dom goes rogue makes so much sense. It had been something I was wondering about since I first saw the trailers. Still, there was something about the focus being on Dom and how much of an unstoppable badass he is that really made it different from the others. My favorite scenes were with Jason Statham
As to why it fell through for me, Dom getting center stage instead of the whole family aspect (even though it had a glaringly obvious family aspect thrown in) and it trying to fit into a genre it isn't. This is a car racing and action movie and there weren't many cars or racing like some of its predecessors
By the end of it I couldn't help wondering what could happen next. It just had a very finale feel to it (what with everyone practically retiring)