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Bridge of Spies is only alright. The whole film is extremely boring and I don't understand why they made a film about this story specifically. Through the whole movie I was destracted by is voice and could only associate it with the narrator of Polar Express. That's definitely a fault of my own since I'm easily distracted, but still. If you're a history nerd and are already interested in this topic then you'd probably like it, but otherwise, I don't think anyone would care. It definitely didn't make me more intelligent or interesting having watched it. I didn't hate it but I definitely wouldn't watch it again because it wasted my time on my first watch. If you want to watch it go ahead, I wouldn't recommend it but it won't hurt you I guess.
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The best movie in the original trilogy. Heartwarming plot of Spider-Man (Tobey Maguire) questioning the hero that he has become. Really good action scenes on the train. Doc Ock (Alfred Molina) is also a really good villain. "Spider-Man 2" is just a great superhero movie and it's honestly got a lot more heart and boldness about its own awkwardness and campiness than a lot of movies nowadays that take themselves way too seriously. It's one of the only movies that I can think of that really puts the "hero" in superhero as well.
Highly recommended. A personal childhood favorite of mine.
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The jokes were really bad. I think that the whole film was just creppy. It was too long and the little love story was creppy too. I didn't see the point in the story much. I'm sorry if I hurt someone with that, i didn't want to. It is just MY opinion, so it's okay if someone liked it. :)
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First of all, when I first watched the official trailer of the movie I really liked it and I had high expectations about that movie, because it was very innovative. I have to admit, as a man, I really enjoyed that movie and I would definitely recommend it to anyone. The plot of the movie was very interesting, mysterious and really innovative, because there aren't any other movies similar to this one. The storyline was very well written, well-explained and it's concept was definitely something original. The characters were very interesting, well-developed and really likeable. The filming locations of the movie were mainly, barbie land and the real world. The casting was really good and their acting was descent, everyone portrayed their characters really well. The opening scene was definitely unpredictable, very promising and I really liked it. The ending scene was kinda unpredictable and it was hilarious, I definitely enjoyed it. Also, it was a kinda funny movie and there were some intense scenes. Overall, "Barbie" was an unexpectedly enjoyable movie, innovative, very meta and it probably deserves a sequel!
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Harry (Daniel Radcliffe, Now You See Me 2), Hermione (Emma Watson, Beauty and the Beast) and Ron (Rupert Grint, Driving Lessons) return to go out on their last adventure to stop the dark lord, Voldemort (Ralph Fiennes, The Grand Budapest Hotel), which leads them to destroy the remaining Horcruxes while being on the run from the magical community. The First part of the Deathly Hallows movies works beautifully as a normal movie while being a fine addition to the Harry Potter movie series, though the movie changes the tone of the series dramatically as if the Goblet of Fire didn't do that enough. The movie does cram a lot into its running time, end in a cliffhanger and rely upon coincidences quite a bit but still manages to be a good movie because of the amazing acting and writing, making it a highly recommended movie.
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How in the name of god could you people watch this junk...
This move outdoes and outmatches even The Hulk in lameness...
Incredibly monotonous and guess what...
you can't even download it from the internet...
I guess its just another typical Marvel Movie....
Which comic character are they gonna ruin next? They already ruined X-men, Hulk and Spiderman...
Another reason why I prefer DC Comics to Marvel.
At least DC Comics respects the legacy of their characters... and are not consistent sell-outs...
Shame...
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This certain cure for insomnia plays as an adaptation of scenes scraped off the cutting room floors of Godfather and Goodfellas, plus one or two from The Wolf of Wall Street. The monotony is occasionally broken up by the film's only saving grace - the chemistry between Isaac and Chastain, who shine in their scenes together. Unfortunately, they are too few and far between, and this insipid drama shows just how little it has to say about any of the themes it touches on but makes no effort to try and explore. The lack of pace, action and plot development in the screenplay make A Most Violent Year, a most exhaustingly boring film.
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You have introduced a wrong face of Bangladesh.in thid movie they didnt bring the culture of Bangladesh but show unethical communications of defence like army which never exist.
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I just didn't get invested emotionally, couldn't connect with the main character, too annoying for me. Means on the other hand: acting's great! First 3 episodes bored me, then it got interesting with the second lead, and then kind of boring again. It's an OK binge, but afterwards I wondered why I watched it at all. This show pretends to be more intelligent and complex than it actually is.
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Moon Knight delivers on superb storytelling, fantastic acting, unique action/dark humor, and more. Oscar Isaac kills it as Moon Knight/Mark, Stephen, Ethan Hawke is a convincingly sinister (pun intended) villain, and the camera angles are just perfect. After the pilot ended I was upset that viewers have to wait a week because it was just that strong of a start to this new MCU series.
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Filth !!!! Kripke should know better...Supernatural is such a success and did not resort to this perverted rubbish!
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Just super. Great actors, well written, looks authentic etc.
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This is by far the worst movie of 2014.
Character development doesn't exists in this movie, nor any interesting dialogs or any real suspense moments. The plot is dragging way too long and doesn't reach any climax. If the film would have been 90 minutes long instead of 170 it could have been less of a torture.
The film score is irritating and dull, which suits the banal script just fine.
I don't remember when was the last time I left the theater so angry and bored before watching this movie. Just stay away from this banal piece of nothing.
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Do NOT watch this if you have suicidal thoughts! This fails on every level when it comes to handling depression and suicide. The showrunners and writers should be ashamed of themselves.
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One of the smoothest written/directed films I've seen in years! Cord Jefferson and Jeffrey Wright poured so much talent into this comedy/drama genuinely deserves plenty of praise regardless of awards. I crave the well written films or movies they really hit the spot even better with over 8 hours sleep. I like how (Monk) goes from being a not know book writer to a best seller because of a bold cultural story without his name it works quite well and was often funny. American Fiction to me is better than most movies being nominated for awards for it's wisdom, boldness, and nourishing entertainment that anyone can enjoy!
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Set in some of the darkest days of American history tells a remarkable story full of horrors, brutality, courage, hope, helpnessness and longing. It is exceptionally cast, beautifully acted, perfectly paced and filled with strong moments. At the risk of contradicting myself, the only weak link seems to be Chiwetel Ejiofor's one dimensional acting that further oversimplifies the one dimensional character he plays.
While the movie establishes a powerful connection with its above said strong moments, looking back at it might seem a little exploitative which tries too hard to add a sentimental value around every possible scene. However the movie is elevated with a near perfect performance by Michael Fassbender who epitomizes all the evils associated to slavery with his hellish expressions and some of his actions adding to uncomfortable viewing.
Solomon Northup (Chiwetel Ejiofor) is a free black man in the north who has a bumbling career, a comfortable home, loving wife and kids and respect in the society. His world turns upside down when he gets abducted, shipped away to the south and pushed to slavery without a means to contact his family or friends. He gets crushed into his own shell as his identity, skills and education becomes a threat to his life. His misery gets compounded when an unavoidable circumstance leads him to sadistic and volatile 'Master' Epps (Michael Fassbender) leaving his empathizing current 'Master' Ford (Benedict Cumberbatch). He is now called Platt, a cotton farmer and an occasional fiddle player who cries to sleep everyday ruing his fate and missing his family.
While the movie succeeds in presenting the horrors and brutality of slavery, the USP of this movie lies in projecting the upliftment of human spirit where I think it failed to an extent especially with Ejiofor's single expression throughout. Another powerful performance of a tormented slave between her master's lust and mistress's jealousy as Patsey by Lupita Nyong'o commands a mention. But the showstopper performance is by Michael Fassbender as he evokes "Daniel Plainview" from "There will be blood" filled with ego, unpredictability and violent tendencies. The authenticity factor also take a beating a little bit with some 'A' list actors making a cameo around every corner.
Uncomfortable viewing experience but it falls short on achieving its ambition. Watch it for Michael Fassbender!!
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This review may contain spoilers.
1. After events of avengers there was so much expectations from the IRON MAN 3 And THOR 2 which I did love it but still wasn't satisfied as I was with avengers, . But there you are captain America 2 you surpassed the avengers.
2. Moreover it was a really perfect thriller with great action, a suspenful plot and lot's of twist and turns.
3. Captain America keeps you engaged from the time you get seated from the start till the end.
4. The best part the movie does not have any big action sequences except the climax not as majestic as the man of steel or thor 2 or the IM 3 , the movie does not rely more on CGI and it delivers completely through a thrilling classic action screenplay.
5. Its a completely engaging screenplay, keeps you at the edge of the seat expecting what would happen next, there where no drags or any dull moments a perfect thriller.
6. Chris evans simply amazes and falcon and black widow playing a really bigger and very prominent roles there where lot of twist and turns.
NOW THE WINTER SOLDIER.
Now the winter soldier of course he really was the best opponent and captain America wasn't much equally matched to his strength.
7. What happened to the winter soldier where was he in the film, of course he really played and justified the role. But what happened what I expected more from the winter soldier all I witnessed the action scenes all appeared in the trailers and nothing extra I felt I saw about winter soldier in the film which didn't disappoint but did have feel that he could have been used some more , bit sebastian was really perfect as winter soldier and justified it completely.
8. There where lot's of humour too especially nick guru cracking some great humor and really entertaining the audience, this movie would never disappoint you and if you are a crazy marvel fan like me you wouldn't leave the hall without watching the post credit scenes , do look for the post credit scenes.
please do not watch pirated discs watch it over theatres and watch it over 2d rather than 3d you will love it.
last but not least best summer extravaganza and a complete entertaining satisfying film delivered kudos to the winter soldier.
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This was a visual treat. A full-blown action movie masked as some sort of intelligent sci-fi. Lots of explosions and people shooting at each other.
But no real character development here. No memorable characters. Almost no tension.
Christopher Nolan was the guy who directed 'Memento' and reinvented the Batman-franchise, right? What happened here? Instead of sitting on the edge I my seat, I found myself checking my watch. Not good.
I expected more than just a lot of cool special effects and Oscar-worthy production design. I expected a gripping story.
I left the theater disappointed.
| 6
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This show started great, gripping and thrilling, everything was fine untill season 3. The things they have done in season 3, they could have easily avoided season 2. This show has a great potential and could have been another marvel like star trek, star wars, the expanse. But the scriptwriters just wasted it, what could have been a great saga, was desperate for an end. Even Doremon has better scripts than this. What they did in season 3, all hard work of season 1&2 is just wasted.
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Pro's : the acting is excellent . The storyline is gripping . There are plot twists. It's short .
Negatives : it is overly complicated . The movie tries to be too clever . The storyline has more holes than Swiss cheese . It's near impossible to follow the storyline . I just had the feeling of disappointment at the end .
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Had to see this movie just cause Sam Elliot was in it. If not for that I wouldn't have bothered.
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This Production is very overhyped and by far not as good as you might think when you are reading the reviews. There are no highlights all- acting, cinematographics and sound are solid but far away from great.
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This so called Movie is so migraine-inducingly atrocious it makes me yearn for the nuanced character development of a Michael Bay film. The plot is basically the cinematic equivalent of a toddler banging pots and pans together - loud, nonsensical, and liable to make your ears bleed.
The characters spend most of their time posing while wind machines blast their lustrous locks. Actual acting seems restricted to bugging out their eyes and screaming "NOOOOOO!" whenever something explodes near them (which is always). The villains' motivations are about as clear as a kindergartener's finger painting titled "I Like Trucks."
The locations are very similar to Fast and Furious 9, and the movie feels like a cross between F9 and John Wick in slow motion.
The action sequences drag on longer than a Lord of the Rings extended edition marathon. After the 300th slow motion shot of something blowing up, I found myself praying for a long, dialogue-heavy scene - but no suck luck. The locations are generically apocalyptic, like every major city got turned into a slightly dusty parking lot.
Watching this movie felt like being stuck on a crowded subway car while obnoxious teenagers blast dubstep remixes directly into your ears. I'd rather get a root canal than sit through it again. My only consolation is the fond memories of the 3 hours of my life I'll never get back.
| 2
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Starts of really boring and stays boring till the end. Special effects quality is horrible in some scenes, it's comical, like the scene where Thor trying to save the gal from falling down the bridge. The connection between the character doesn't feel genuine and the dialogue still hasn't improved. Though the moral conflict in this movie is so much better than any of the other it's still boring to watch.
| 3
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Why the heck they had reinvented the story (like how Parker became Spidey, how uncle Ben died). First one hour of the movie was a rerun of incidents already shown in 1-3 series. The story is full of loose ends (who owns the Oscorp manufacturing company, what happens to the Indian guy, was waiting till the end to know what happened to Parker's parents and still no clue). The effects were also better in the first three series. Liked only two things about the movie - Andrew & Emma's pairing and the very last flight of Spidey. It was definitely an emotion-packed (and repeats-packed) movie but I guess I was expecting a super fast superhero stuff. Where the world is moving on to 4G, this movie was speeding in 1G itself.
| 4
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I read the book first and it's one of his best. It's rare that shows are faithful to the book. The series started off so good but I got bored with it. The character Holly Gibney is a cross over from the Mr Mercedes book, also made into a really good TV series, and the actress they chose to play her in the outsider is just completely wrong and that's what ruined it for me. The actress in Mr Mercedes was perfect, shame she couldn't of been in this show.
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Only Anurag Basu can pull off this kind of plot while making each character alive and equal in entire movie. And the background music on every twist and scene is noteworthy and makes u feel that you aren't watching a carelessly made movie but it is WELL THOUGHT of, loved tiny details being taken care of soo beautifully. Story of Abhishek Bacchan and Pankaj Tripathi are heartwarming yet entertaining. Enjoy it.
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Well, 6.5 actually. The parts that felt like normal movie speed were excellent, but there were just so many other parts that felt like absolute slo-mo, borderline painful! It was so clear that the guys who made the flick were reeeeealy stretching it thin so it turns into two movies. Hey, double the product, double the cash-cow. Unfortunately really, as they could have easily made it a 3-hour movie at normal plot speed and called it a day, and saved us all some $ and more importantly pain and time. But, that said, do check it out, as 60% of it is quite good, and since you have no other choice but to see the whole thing if you want to see the good parts - and it also shows us how juicy part 2 will be, as I imagine its speed will be much much faster. It would have to be! Enjoy, but be ready for the slo-mo.
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This movie just redirecting to tereminator 2 ,man want to save a child from a badass . There are other problem such as the girl was bad at almist of his job and finally the action was less than normal
| 6
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Don't waste your time. Watching Transformers is more fun. This is one of the worst movies of all times. There is nothing interesting in this movie. Script has more holes than the road near my house. There is absolutely nothing in this movie that will is worth celebrating. I got irritated by watching this movie. The movie have me a headache. Better just get a beer and sleep. There are not too many worse methods to invest your time. Why do they make movies like this? This makes no sense to me. if you have no brain cells, you might enjoy this.
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Barbie was hilarious, emotional and exciting. I LOVED the wardrobe and props - very colorful and exact replicas of what I played with in the 90s. I have to say I was pleasantly surprised with this movie - casting was perfect. I especially loved the humor and emotional grasp this movie had on the audience in the movie theatre. This is definitely a feel good movie and I hope they continue the franchise. I have to note that this movie had twists and turns at every corner, in good way! There is a lot of action, dancing and surprise ha ha moments. This is perfect for families and adults really; go see it!
| 9
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It's definitely much better than the first but still lacking a bit.
| 7
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I'm glad this movie exists and is what it became, a cultural phenomenon and a box office hit. Anyone involved in this project should be proud of themselves and thanks to it, Christopher Mintz-Plasse now can get more acting jobs while having a boosted ego. This is the quintessential raunchy teen comedy, it's up there with American Pie, EuroTrip, and The To-Do List.
The story isn't that hard to figure out. It's about two best friends that try to get booze for the big party after high school. The problem is how they get the alcohol and what they do to get from point A to point B. When I first saw it, I didn't believe the hype. Yet the more I saw it, the more it made me laugh out loud. Its a rare occurrence to hear dialog this realistic with characters we care about from start to finish while keeping it consistently entertaining with the substance provided.
Overall, this is a great late-night comedy with lots of genuine laughs and an honest film with a lot of heart. The casting is great, the jokes work, and the writing is superb. If you're with a bunch of friends and you want to have a fun night, pop this movie in and they'll thank you later!
| 8
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It takes unnecessary detours, occasionally commits the sins its critical of, and trys too hard and comes of blunt and cringe sometimes. Its also one of the most pro-human films ive ever seen. I authenticaly believe the people that made this film care. Not just about women, but people and society as a whole. Drawing you in as a child oriented family film, and slowly and tastefully progressing into a mature and insightful discussion on our systems, and ourselves. Its not only gave criticism on a subject, but did the uncommon act of offering a solution. Yes some moments where cringe and hyperbolic. But so are you, and so am I. This movie felt like it came from lived experience and motivation. Not for profict, retrobution, or pietes. But genuine desire for people to be happy. I love it. I think it has something to say. I think it adds something to the world. I think I am better for haveing watched it. And that checks all my boxes for a review.
| 9
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Decent start to a new series. Freeman and Cumberbatch were solid and seemed to fit well as a team. Kept enough nods to the classic versions while updating it to allow for the 21st Century.
The on screen leads to the clues were a nice touch and I preferred them to the CSI flashback trick that is now used too often elsewhere. Not quite as well used as in Zombieland but good nonetheless.
Script was solid but nothing special. A lot of the supposedly clever plot deductions were a bit telegraphed. And they have started off with the ever predictable TV staple of using the only other identifiable cast member as the bad guy which was only slightly offset by not showing him to the camera until after he was identified.
Gatiss writing himself in as Mycroft is at the very least disappointing and potentially long-term damaging. His screen presence is weak and he doesn't fit well in the character. Also have to wonder; after the weak series of Dr Who if Moffat/Gattis really have the time and skill to deliver both these series at the quality required.
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Slow moving, childish action sequences and long dialogue scenes make it worse. 8 episode season spans to 13 episodes eating out your precious time.
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Take away Heath Ledger and this is a mediocre movie. Christian Bale's Batman seems bored with his role. It's not poorly done it's just completely average. And that voice changer they used when he's in the bat suit is so over the top it's annoying and at times hard to understand.
Harvey Dent/Two Face is basically a cardboard cutout and offers nothing dynamic. It's competently acted because Eckhart is a good actor but his character is blandly written. He openly tells you his traits and motivations, the 'show don't tell' rule is completely thrown out the window for his character.
Rachel Dawes is probably the weakest love interest in any movie considered to be "great". Maggie Gyhlenhaal isn't a bad actress but like Eckhart she isn't given a well written role, everything is tell don't show. There is no real depth to these characters, everything is surface level freshman philosophy class dialogue paired with a standard sappy romance. Also, she just doesn't look like someone who would be in a love triangle with those two men. I'm sorry to say it but if you're not going to give her an interesting personality the character at least has to be highly attractive. Maggie is not highly attractive.
Heath Ledger's Joker is what makes this movie seem more than it really is. He completely immerses himself in the character. But if you take away his interpretation the lines really aren't anything special. Just more freshman philosophy class pandering.
The movie itself is way to long at 2 and a half hours, the whole third act and secondary antagonist seems tacked on and rushed. Two Face did not need to be in this movie, it only slowed things down. This probably should've only been a 100 or 110 minute movie.
I don't think it's a bad film. It's very good if you're into the super hero genre but the rating this movie gets is way out of whack with reality. Probably because of Ledger's performance and the real life events that took place afterwards for him. Lets not kid ourselves, if he didn't pass away he would not have won an oscar for this role. This movie has been romanticized to the point of being highly overrated.
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I was bored out of my mind!!! I don't know why Jeremy Irons agree to do this?? Want to watch a Russian spy movie with a strong female watch Salt! This one is bad
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Have you heard of The Emperor's New Clothes where everyone everywhere is saying oh what a wonderful film/movie this is for fear of looking ridiculous, when actually it's just a really bad film/movie? This. After a promising start I switched off at around the 8th point of craziness. Then someone who is very complimentary of The Emperor's New Clothes said I should really stick with it as it's amazing. So, I gave it another go and watched a further 40 minutes. At around the 27th or 28th point of craziness and after a total viewing time of around 90 minutes I said enough is enough and pressed stop. Forget it..
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A timely film, given the rise of populist leaders whispering vile things into the thoughts of the masses. It's set in Nazi Germany, but those who promote hatred and insanity over love and rationality in all generations - particularly this one - are probably the target here. It's a film about perseverance, showing us that all of these types of leaders will pass eventually, and for that it should get credit.
The film is very ambitious in attempting both comedy and drama, and in such a highly sensitive context. For me, the comedy fell flat, and I didn't feel it was all that appropriate either. Its heart was in the right place and there were dark scenes to point out at least some of the atrocities which took place, but overall it felt just a little too glib. I was really squirming through the first half because I knew what it was going for, but didn't think it was adding anything insightful to the conversation. There are some nice moments in the back half, but by then it was too little, too late.
The dancing quote from Scarlett Johansson's character was nice ("we have to dance to show God we are grateful to be alive"), but the dancing at the end - even with the Rilke quote - seemed way off in tone to me. It seems to forget that after such nightmarish horror and personal loss, there are long stages of bereavement before such joy can be expressed. It's hard for me to fathom what an audience in 1945 would have thought of it.
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What I really liked about the Witcher novels was that they presented and reflected a pallete of many aspects of humanity: the dark and the bright sides, humor, eroticism, psychology, politics, irony, sarcasm, adventure, friendship, and hope. In one word, they had, what this "adaption" severely lacks: balance.
Instead, this show feels just like what it was marketed as: an economically expensive effort to copy the grim dark, cynical mood and style of Games of Thrones, because that's what popular, isn't it? So they took all of the Witcher's universe that could be utilized for this endeavour: the violence, the double standards, the drama, but ignored all the rest: the Witcher's atmosphere, its wits, its not taking itself too seriously. So rejoice and experience yet another erratic, angsty Netflix-show about what some teenagers think to be a "grown up" story full of misplaced melodrama, pretentious dialogues, wild betrayals and backstabbings, and out-of-context actions just for the lulz and the drama.
While the novels engaged and inspired you to wonder about human psychology and morality, how virtues often times aren't so virtuous anymore when you've heard all sides of the argument, the Netflix version invites you to binge and consume it, and left me somewhat stunned, tired and drained even after just two episodes (my first and last).
Ironically, this review section proves to me that the message of the novels is more relevant than ever ("Let's give it all 10 guys to combat the 'haters'"): how virtues often times aren't so virtuous, when you take a closer look, and how honest and earnest sentiments can be lost between noisy marketing as well as ill-placed and opportunistic activism.
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The beginning was good, pulled me in I wanted to see more. It had some great moments Oscar Isaac performance was excellent, wouldn't want any other actor playing the alter egos.
Only issue for me is just wasn't enough Moon Knight. Barely saw the guy in the suit. Episode 5 is filler and episode 6 was a thud for me.
Hope it gets a better go around with an second series.
| 5
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Should have spent more money on better scripts and better actors, horrible reboot!
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Like watching a youtube video, you'll forget about it and never see it again. Doesnt mean its bad.. its just not that interesting but its fun enough to stay.
I sound grumpy but you got one of the coolest antiheroes ever and you make him a literal child. And also, where did carnage come from? His blood? Makes no sense, so basically there can be millions of these red guys? What?
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6 Underground is an action thriller movie directed by Michael Bay and stars Ryan Reynolds, Melanie Laurent, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, Corey Hawkins, Adria Arjona, Ben Hardy, Lior Raz and Peyman Maadi.
For me the movie is a huge disappointment although I have had high hopes from the movie considering the movie is been directed by Michael Bay.
The plot of the movie is like any other action movie with a 0half cooked script. Director was focusing more on action scenes and it seems that they were keen to cash on their action scenes as it is filled with car chases, bullets flying in air, electronic foot tapping music and that's it.
Direction of the movie is average, screenplay of the movie is so fast paced as sometimes you will get confused as what is happening in the movie. Action scenes are superb and deserves an applause. Cinematography is amazingly beautiful and climax is predictable and director has left a scope for it's sequels.
Overall if you are a hardcore action lover then this is for you and if you are also looking for an interesting plot along with action then you will be disappointed.
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As much as I like a good Batman film, this one wasn't really the best one made.
I was able to spot several problems with this movie, and I'll be more than happy to point them out.
The first of many was that they put too much emphasis on modernizing Batman: if you're going to deal with a classic character, you must think classic. The tank-looking bat-mobile... need I say more? Secondly, Jonathan Crane AKA The Scarecrow's origin was never discussed, thus leaving people that don't know about the legend clueless.
Also, the continual mentioning of the city's water supply and the neurotoxic gas was slightly annoying.
Finally, the one element that they forgot was the one thing that Tim Burton nailed dead-on: humor! There was no shred of humor to keep this thing together. Even Forrest Gump was a drama, but it managed to be funny too; this on the other hand, took itself way too seriously.
To finalize, for Batman fans everywhere, this isn't really one that I'd recommend.
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I like musicals.
I like the music from the movie.
I listened and learned the music way before I watched the movie due to a wife and teenagers in the house.
On repeat. I still liked the catchy songs.
Finally was pursuaded to watch the movie, and I did.
Started out good, but eventually its a really easy to tell story. Zero surprises and I had to excuse myself about an hour in.
There is -nothing- in this movie that caters to men.
Its predictable as icecream on a sunny day.
The cast is overperforming and catering to the less intelligent among the crowd.
I gave up. I had better things to do in my life.
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This movie is now one of my top 3 worst films I have ever seen.
Each scene was artificial, the jokes were disastrous. Instead of laughing, we were crying. We had to leave at the intermission time, because this was not just going anywhere. The emotions shown were awful and no scene was believable.
Please please avoid. Better use of time is to watch Paresh Rawal's previous comedy films than to cry watching this.
Acting wise Paresh Rawal was just about okay. The other actors were also so so.
But the main problem is the script and directing.
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It's worth me prefacing this review by making it clear that I have known about this production and its source material for several years, so I am not reviewing this without first appreciating the commitment to authenticity. However, it is also worth noting that I think videogame-to-cinema adaptations are, on the most part, terrible investments and box-office failures. Whilst working my way through the nine episodes, I was constantly waiting for something to justify me watching any more of this low-quality television - maybe a decent plot development or an intriguing character - and it never arrives.
First off, the timelines and character arcs in this show are beyond shocking. There are few hints as to what time period this episode/scene/character exists in, and some of the cast age more slowly than others, so are borderline impossible to keep track of. Further to this, using scenes more than once (so as to show their place in the timeline) makes following the meagre plot even more convoluted, and by episode 5 you're wondering what has even happened up until now. These issues are compounded by the awful names prevalent in the series: the array of polysyllabic nouns all blend into an unintelligible mix, so even when you do understand the plot, you still don't know who's being spoken about.
If you do commit the time to understanding the plot development, you will be further disappointed by the acting and script that Netflix have volunteered for The Witcher. It is like a story written by 12 year-olds who watched every episode of Doctor Who since 2012 and want to adapt it for a LOTR television show, crammed with over-dramatised monologues and brooding in taverns. I can somewhat understand Henry Cavill's decision to do this as the titular role (he has tried to wholly embody the video game protagonist), but the rest of the cast didn't need to buy into this awful overacting. The sparse injections of comedy actually makes this more painful, since it shows that the writers weren't trying to make this show a non-stop drama, and yet still wrote the script as they did.
The saving grace of the film is undoubtedly the eyewatering budget spent on making the show seem authentic, with a reported $15m per episode spent on costume design and CGI. The visual effects are above par for television, and the monsters do look better than your average X-Files creature. Cavill (Gerald of Rivia) has personified the role in appearance and mannerisms, and the mythical image is certainly achieved. The sword fighting choreography is very strong (better than in most films), and this does help create some sense of atmosphere, at least until the characters start speaking again.
What made the least sense to me was the demographic The Witcher was most trying to pander to. The comedy is akin to that you would get in a children's show, but the sex and violence is so graphic that the intended age group wouldn't even be able to watch it! It might be a stroke of genius from Netflix in acknowledging that their younger fans will watch the show regardless of their maturity, but for the older audience it seems like a strange combination of simpleton comedy and mindless gore. I can accept, however, that I am in the minority here, as a second season has been commissioned instantly, and those online are still hailing this as a success.
To me, this show is a mindless grab for the coattails of what Game of Thrones once was, but doesn't even pose the same possibility of a quality plot like GoT did to begin with. I can understand if people are watching this for the violence factor, but by that same token that doesn't make The Witcher as good as an 8.9/10 (as currently rated on IMDb). Realistically if you are looking at this show as groundbreaking quality television, you are either mindlessly in love with the source material, or deluded to the point of ignoring the blatant lack of quality being dumped in front of you. If you want to understand my feelings, please watch Episode 6 (either alone or alongside the previous five episodes) and then sincerely tell me that The Witcher should be here to stay - I guarantee you are wrong.
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I love animation, I love superheroes and I really like Spiderman. I don't like this, ehh, movie at all - this is just a boring, uninspiring mess. Started skipping and ended up not watching the end.
The animation is terrible, the story telling is awful and you get no love for the characters. The first installment was much better. This should not have been connected to Spiderman, they are doing a good enough job destroying the character in the live action movies.
I hope this can contribute to destroying the marked for this kind of production. They need to get people who love the Spiderman and his story to make movies about him.
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I really enjoyed this movie as I felt that this movie utilized the cast well. With the star studded cast they utilized the cast as well as they could with the plot and the storyline. The story telling was excellent as you can relate to a few of the characters in the film. The movie is a movie that leaves you feeling good and like you want to rewatch it. The movie definitely doesn't deserve the 6.1 as I felt that the movie was just so much more than that. The only thing I didn't like was the lack of fleshing out some characters as I felt like I could've been a bit more attached to the characters as a whole. Overall this movie has great rewatch value and I would definitely recommend it!
| 9
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Wasted time...I understand why can't seen in the movies only in Netflix.
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Venom 1 is good, but Venom 2 is fantastic! Andy Serkis has done a great job and is the perfect director to direct all of Venom's films. Tom Hardy is the Venom we've always wanted, Hoody Harlerson is also the Carnage we've always wanted!
Looking forward to the future of Venom!
| 10
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Even though it's my favourite genre, i haven't been blasted by this movie. In my opinion the story is one of the best parts. Sound and camera are outstanding, therefore the oscars for those categories. Overall i can't understand the outstanding reviews, as it is a new and nice, but fairly average war movie in my opintion.
| 6
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It's not Shakespeare but it's a shed load of fun. If you want to drink a beer and watch a fun/funny movie with friends, this is the one. Absolute free of woke, and full of humour. I strongly recommend this movie.
| 10
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Another garbage from Bollywood. Problem with Bollywood is not the right cast and talented actors left behind. Nepotism and untalented nepotism kids ruin the indian movie platform.
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This is a film about abuse. All reviewers here who prefer to see it as a story about resilience and achievement, implicitly admitting abuse is OK under those goals need to understand the kind of repellent, ever elusive, revolving door they are opening.
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Watching the movie doesnt seem to like a movie, it seens a reality happening in frnt of my eyes. Specially the last scene where Charlie Thanks her Master ,that emotion , those thankful eyes , those feelings are beyond everything. Even in the Dog' Show scenes, the best bonding between A Dog and Human is shown perfctly.. i have hold my tears during the last scenes though i know its just a movie bt it's beyond " Just a movie"...
| 10
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Breathtaking...This movie will surely give you goosebums.. Go and watch for sure..
| 10
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I found this entertaining, but I couldn't bring myself to like the main character, Beth, or care much about her "journey". The progression was pretty boring and obvious. I consider this worth watching if you are having a hard time finding something, but ignore the hype or you may end up disappointed like I was.
| 6
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Trying too hard to state the obvious. Too fast, no time to be ... original but still boring fighting scenes ... weak script overall. Michelle Yeoh is indeed a joy to watch hence the 2 stars.
| 2
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Excellent performance by Chris Hemsworth in what could have been the next big thing after Raid and John Wick in the action genre.
The stunts are phenomenal but that's about it. The shootouts get monotonous after the half way mark and you stop caring what happens next to the characters.
A missed opportunity.
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Not a huge foreign film fan especially when they have sub-titles, nor have I seen a Bollywood movie I have liked yet. But this one is one that will stick in my mind.
There are but a few films that make you really think. This film is about tolerance of both people with disability, and difference of race and religion. It possesses many of the characteristics of what makes a really good film. It will take you on a emotional roller coaster ride, from happy to sad. A story of hate and a story of love. It has suspense and manages to engage the viewer. My only criticism is yes, it's sub-titled and there were but a few moments where I had to slow the film down to read all the dialogue.
| 8
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I watched S01 and it was amazing on every level, the acting the effects, the story line ... literally everything was spot on .... I could not wait to watch S02 but i was very disappointed, it is as if i was watching another boring clumsy slow series ... what a waste.
| 3
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They should've hired real voice actors instead of the big brand film actors. I just sense a lack of emotion and reality. The script is also not that great. A little bit lazy and childish. Overall interesting show. I'm not going to go into all the things I love, just pointing out the things I'm not fond of.
| 7
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If you go into this expecting revelations of Nazi Germany, you'll be terribly disappointed with a super slow and boring love story of a 10 year old. There's nothing to learn in this movie, you don't achieve anything by watching 2 hours of this. You're better off playing one of the Wolfenstein games which provide a 20x return of fun and gripping story.
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But this series is for children and adults wailid.
| 9
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A true crime podcast born from a murder in the building shared by a seemingly lost young woman living in her aunts apt, a washed up sitcom star still holding on to the past, and a wishful wannabe struggling to make ends meet. As the plot twists and turns it fills you with just enough dark humor to express wit and enough subtle drama to keep you glued with anticipation.
MUST WATCH! Good for Selena Gomez to get teamed up with 2/3 of the 3 Amigos!
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This film reminds me of the rubbish I used to write as a teenager. Interesting to nobody but myself. The fact that millions of dollars have been lavished on it simply gives it credibility it does not have. I like the central premise of a one off meeting between two people that stays with them for the rest of their lives. But when that happens in life it's usually down to a spark... something happening. Here nothing happens and Sofia Coppola isn't brave enough to contain the film to the time frame of one night. I even suspect this was a play that Sofia turned into a film.
The poignant moments aren't very poignant. The comedy isn't very funny. To spend time with either of the two lead characters would bore us into submission. And this despite the fact that it has Bill Murray. And you get the feeling that a much funnier, or more poignant film is happening elsewhere between the photographer, Starlet and lounge singer.
Go watch Rushmore ... for Bill Murray's best performance. Go watch Lawn Dogs for an Indie film that knows how to strut it's stuff when it comes to odd couples. Or indeed Ghost World that also shows the relationship between an older man and younger woman. [And also has Scarlet Johansson, pouting in a very similar way.] And go watch Virgin Suicides for a better example of film making by Sofia.
It would be wrong to say that this movie is awful, but it comes pretty close.
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Jake and amir khan and Deepika you have any questions or concerns please visit the plug-in settings of your life and I love you and your family and friends is ana CA and I will send you the shining through this process has been checked.
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Retains some authorship, has relevance AND fits in with the MCU juggernaut, is a damn tough thing to do.
Secondly, Cap is a badass. Continuously badass. In this movie he speaks softly and carries a big stick. Chris Evans (easily Marvel's best characterisation) plays a wholesome, troubled heartthrob of a superhero. He's a very watchable actor, making this film look easy.
Yes, it does suffer from some overstuffed and CGI reliant third act claptrap, but even though I could see the twists a mile off, my girlfriend didn't, reminding me that these movies aren't just for comic aficionados.
Being a child of so many world, it's a miracle that Winter Soldier comes out as successful and revitalising as it does. It's the anti-Man of Steel: silly, loud, stuffed, but every cylinder is firing, everybody is on point and everything gels to create a cohesive thrillride.
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One of the shittiest movies of my life, it does not deserve its current high rating.
I went to the cinema to watch this film with high expectations but ended with having a good nap instead.
The movie did not meet the standards of a film with 8+/10 rating, I suggest watching captain Philips instead of this since it is actually a 'movie'.
It only deserves a 2/10 due to good acting from Hugh Jackman
The movie starts off very slowly, it does not fully expand its plot and leaves the audience with a sense of gibberish after 150 minutes of complete garbage.
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Nothing new under the sun, really... A few highly-trained underdogs are assembled in a team to make the world a better place... Acting is not bad (Ryan Reynolds is very likeable as always, even though some of his punchlines sound strangely like a toned-down-Deadpool-without- the-mask, which is a bit annoying), different exotic locations and a very large budget thrown around that will make you dizzy... such as the editing which, I suppose, was intended to be dynamic but just ends up being very confusing. On another note, the very large budget is easily explained by the very unsubtle product placements here and there (the first two under 3 minutes... and you can guess that a certain watchmaker gave more cash than the other 3 donators, as its product appears twice). Finally, considering that most of the action is hardly believable, I can't help but wondering why the need for so much collateral damage? (the body count among innocent by-standers is simply staggering!) All this made the viewing very tiresome... Too bad...
| 3
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Seriously, what a mess. It's as if Bay crawled through all the cutting room floors of his other awful movies and spliced the cut action scenes randomly and called it a movie.
This is not a movie!
Oh, and how can this review contain spoilers if there is zero plot?
| 2
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Let me preface this review by saying that I never managed to finish the movie and having read other reviews people are saying the last twenty minutes were the best part however I couldn't bring myself to continue watching the storyline was hollow and none of the acting stood out. I was really excited to see this movie as im a an of Quentin and leonardo. In my opinion the acting also wasnt good i think thats more to do with the script they had to work with. The cinematography rather than the movie itself is probably the best thing about it some good camera angles here and there but to be 90 minutes into a movie and have absolutely no idea as to what is going on feels like a waste of time and left me disappointed
| 3
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I think everyone loves this show because it's a rip off of 80s teenage movies and horrors, and hence brings back nostalgia. The actual story line and supernatural aspect is too far fetched to enjoy. Concept good but actually watching isn't so enjoyable ..it's a no for me :/
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Back when this web series came everyone in my school and coaching centre were going crazy. Me being me, was only interested in studies plus I had a feature phone so I didn't watch it back then. Plus its name didn't appeal me either (pitcher, seriously? What's this show about, pottery?). So finally when I got a phone and I didn't have money to get an actual streaming service, I decided to download TVF Play and watch this over there. And I do have to admit, this is the best web series on the entire platform. In fact it's the first thing I think of when someone says TVF.
Pitchers is a show about a couple of friends doing a start-up. It's just like how all of us think about doing one with our friends, except these ones actually did it. From what I perceive from the beginning of the first episode, we really feel terrible when we see someone else being successful in something we wanted to be successful. And the way the man gave the example of beer and the protagonist changed it to coffee while completely ruining it was very funny and relatable. Even I end up speaking things I expect people will react strongly to but see no one cares.
The acting, story, music, everything about it is pretty solid. Even though I don't remember the names of all the characters, I do remember what each person was like. The whole idea of tossing a coin and deciding what we want was actually pretty good. Arunabh Kumar's character (I don't remember his name) was actually pretty annoying when he started scolding the Champu guy. I was actually feeling very bad for him, even though he was the one who ruined everything. Gopal Das also taught us the right way of giving someone an invitation card, something I will always remember.
Normally I use web series to talk about TVF quality shows which don't have any lighting, rendering, good cinematography, or that feel of watching something expensive; and I use TV show to talk about those serials which do. Basically web series is what I call those which feel like a YouTube video. It does not mean it's a bad thing, considering they gave us this for free, unlike most other streaming services which keep it paid. Also since this is the first of its kind and existed even before the Indian OTT shows came up, so there was no way they could have thought about this.
TVF Pitchers is the foundation of all the web series that other TVF Originals have been following. Judging by this one can easily understand how much cultural impact this web series had. It is the reason why so many people got attracted to a new hobby and shall continue to get on in the future.
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Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind looks not only at relationships themselves but at how important people in our lives affect everything that revolves around us.
Jim Carrey plays a man who's girlfriend (Kate Winslett) has had him erased from her memory by Lacuna, Inc. (headed by Tom Wilikinson). In retribution, Carrey's character pays to have his memory erased of all knowledge of her.
The film is played out through out-of-sequence scenes and bizarre imagery. This is a trend of many independent films (the recent 21 Grams is an example). I am not a large fan of bizarre filmmaking (I usually find it too pretentious), but here it is used pretty effectively to show the erasure of the lead character's memories of the ex-girlfriend.
The big problem in this Jim Carrey movie: it's really not very funny, and his character isn't incredibly likeable. The journey the character goes through is indeed fascinating, but the character himself is humorless and bland. They should have injected him with a soul, then we could have cared more.
There are some great moments with the Lacuna staff (the highly unethical trio of Mark Ruffalo [outstanding in this film], Kirsten Dunst and Elijah Wood). There are some quirky moments with the free-spirit only adequately played by Kate Winslett. And I do like the ending, both the poetic justice of the plot summation, and the question "how do you recover a relationship when both parties know what you really think about each other." But I'll only give it 7 out of 10.
| 7
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The expectations were high because after all it was a Tarantino movie. It isn't a bad movie, its just that i was expecting a lot more. After an hour i started to wonder what was the story all about. It's just an ordinary story of an actor with a gore ending... and that's all folks. If you are expecting something like Kill Bill, Inglorious Bastards, Django, Hatefull eight,,, this is not your movie. For me it«s the worst movie Tarantino ever made, theres something missing...
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Let me helm AK as the new czar of motion picture extravaganza ...
With a conforming applaud to the concept visualization by Abhay Deol himself , AK and co-writer Vikramaditya Motwane concoct a tale foretold adding the backdrop and zing of contemporary Ludhiana , Delhi !
The beauty of narrative is that it doesn't speak in dialogs but rather gratifies on the senses of the viewer . The editing is brisk and is noteworthy of its nuances to help add the necessary twists in the plot.Fresh music with loads of it helps to contemplate the emotions of the protagonist.
It isn't banal or prudish ..the dialogs are witty and minimalist !
For those who have watched the archaic DevDas , it's overwhelming to match "loosely based original characters " to our new era real life DevD( trying to empower his childhood love or trying to understand what love really is ), Paro ( Very Indian but yet liberating and sexually charged and also at par with the ultimate Indian "aadarsh" Bahu agnostics ) , Chandramukhi ( A thumbs up to the Sex industry which preaches what the whole world tries to echo in darkness and unlike the world which then raises fingers of indignation and loathe - CMon India did preach Kamasutra long back )not to forget Chunni( an amiable friend but a pimp of the sorts ).
The ensemble has done a worthy job . Newcomer : Mahie Gill easily transitions from a vulnerable lover girl to a mature responsible lady , Kalki Koechlin epitomizes the naiveness of a teenage girl whose social stigmata con-volutes her essence of life into an awry ordeal which she readily accepts and moralizes as a state of "Trying to move on .." And Abhay ( I read him being at someplace learning Wood Carving during the release of this movie ) - ( is purely a treat to watch ..the way he triumphs in being a sole loser who worships Vodka and doesn't chastise himself rather acclimatizes himself to the corner of the world called "SELF" -- the virility shown by his hairy bod -- a pungent antonym to chest waxed embellishments -- 10 kg's lost for this role -- shows the kind of efforts put on screen )
All of this with a maverick Director's surreal vision ( trademarks being his liking for water and snow .. he uses them as props and landscaper's to unearth the beauty of the far .. No Smoking had loads of it) is a cinematic milestone in itself ...
If your above 18 then go with a heart of redemption, lust , despair striving to the ultimate nemesis with oneself --- you shall be a winner !!!
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The series is really good, the first season is a masterpiece in the superhero show out there and way better than all the CW crap of shows(Arrow, Flash, Supergirl), the series combine perfectly comedy with the gore and dark humor; season 2 is also good but not at the level of season 1.
| 9
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Beautiful music and enchanting movie.. When I first saw the trailer for La La Land my expectations were set high. The excellent cast, the music and an exciting new director/writer were enough to get me in the door. I'm always a bit hesitant when it comes to filmed musicals.. Will it be stagy, stilted and awkward? Not in this case. Damien Chazelle has made a wonderfully cinematic and loving ode to the dreamers and artists of the world. Having lived in LA and worked on both sides of the camera I can relate to much of this film's endearing observations, trials and tribulations; but anyone who's ever yearned for what seems impossible and searched for true love will also easily connect with this film's gargantuan heart. I'm a self proclaimed total movie snob not easily pleased by much of what I see, but La La Land gave me all the feels and more. I cannot recommend this film enough. It's the kind of film you leave and you don't want the buzz, the tickle, the movie-high to end. I can't wait to see it again when it's in wide release. The artist in me is inspired again.
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Negatives:
All dialog feels like small chat
Poor editing
No sense of time (feels like everything happens in a week)
One way characters
Mary Sue Syndrome (why isn't her backstory explained? why is she just AWESOME from the beginning of everything she does? feels forced. They could easily forgo this and just write a normal character that grows and learns of her experience)
Positives: + Gaga was decent + I guess the music is ok if you're into this genre
| 3
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I wasn't sure what to expect of this, and the preview/promo that I had seen didn't make me much excited about it. But honestly, I kinda loved the pilot and see a lot of potential here. Hugh Dancy is superb as Special Agent Will Graham and Mads Mikkelsen does justice to the role of Dr. Hannibal Lecter. Exceptional acting all around...
I've read a few people complaining of the series moving a bit too fast, but I found that not to be the case. The pace so far has been perfect and I certainly hope that it doesn't slow it down much.
For a moment, the first dream/killing sequence reminded me of another series (unforgettable) but Hannibal does these scenes in an extremely vivid and artistic manner that you just can't not love. The score is well selected and goes well with all the scenes.
Looking forward to seeing how the story pans out with time. And judging by the preview that they gave at the end of the first episode, I'm expecting I'll love it a lot more!
A must-watch for anyone who likes psychological thrillers.
| 9
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As a whole the show is pretty much an average comedy series. The writing is clever and that should be recognized, but it's often built on references/genre styles and fall into the same traps other shows do. There are a couple of absolutely genius episodes that you must watch and the show shines when it pastiches movie genres to a tee. It's a recommendation from me but not a must watch. It's good but a lot of Dan Harmon fans praises it to the skies and ignores the shows weaknesses.
If you want a underrated show made by Dan Harmon you should watch "the Sarah Silverman program". It might be my favorite show of all times and it contains everything Dan Harmon does great without any of his weaknesses.
| 8
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Been reading IMDB for many years .... sometime before the new millenium and resisted making an account. But after seeing this movie, it was the straw on the camel's back. I am so tired of seeing this tag line, it broke down my resistance.
When one see's this tagline in a 3 sentence movie description, about all you can take away from "based upon a true story" is that once there was a kid named John and he fell though the ice. Setting the Miracle aside for the moment, events in the movie bear little resemblance to fact with many of the parties involved admitting such. And if ya gonna fake the little things, it doesn't give much credence to the big dramatic moment.
As for the miracle ... did John Smith experience a miracle ? Well if so, how do we describe folks who have been under water for 4 times as long ? Two stories come to mind, one doctor who fell thru the ice while cross country skiing and another a main who was riding a snowmobile. Both survived after being under water for > 60 minutes. Many folks have been pronounced dead ... who weren't:
Walter Williams (78) started kicking on the embalmer's table hours after being pronounced dead after docs found no respiration and no pulse when examined.
Aleksey Stoyev, a police spokesman reported an incident in Russia where a man apparently drank himself to death at a party. After being pronounced dead by medical team, he woke up in the morgue, a bit annoyed I imagine after noticing the toe tag, and actually returned to the party. At least he had a good story to tell.
Janina Kolkiewicz, (91), was declared dead after an examination by a doctor. She spent over 10 hours in cold storage before staff discovered she was alive.
Carlos Camejo was declared dead and an autopsy was requested.. It seems the medical examiners thought something was odd when they noticed Carlos was bleeding kinda like an a live person with a beating heart would. Had to be the ultimate "Duh" moment.
Not just hammering the religious bent here, we see the same with sports figures and others of historical note .... Not limited to movies, I remember reading an assigned book in college containing stories written by early missionaries. Was reading some chapters on the great Christoper Columbus and I had to check the index and bibliography as it seemed I was reading about Genghis Khan. The only thing that lined up about the guy I learned about in grades 1-12 was that his name was Columbus, the queen financed his 3 ships and he (almost) got to the US.
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Greedy, white, rich, violent vs naive, kind, browm, good-hearted daughter of illegal immigrant. I guess wrapping the brain-washing up in an Agatha Christie style detective story was required.
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This film is mercifully forgettable. In fact, I saw it just a couple of weeks ago and already almost all I remember is counting the ways I could have put my 11 quid to better use, such as staying at home with a take-away and re-watching Chicago, Moulin Rouge, My Fair Lady, or any other musical with actors who can actually sing and dance (not to mention act), lines which make you laugh, songs worth listening to, and characters not all of them bland yet obnoxious narcissists. To be rigorously fair, Emma Stone's performance, despite the dreadful script, does push the production up a notch (i.e. to notch one), together with quite good technical features. But the nauseous aftertaste you are left with as you walk - at last - out of the cinema is of the triumph of packaging over content. That so many people apparently loved this film is flabbergasting. Has postmodernism finally broken free of its stuffy academic niche and convinced a generation that life is nothing more than a shallow pretence to be self-referentially broadcast, or could it be that few are willing to decry the absence of clothes on this appalling mediocrity of a film?
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The one thing I truly love about this show is how it never leaves a plot point hanging. Everything is there for a reason and the writers know that. You know that everything will get put together at the end of a story arc but the real puzzle is about how they'll fit it together to win.
Some plot points are left sitting there for quite a while so always remember what's been there before as it will get used!
| 10
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Not good, not bad, but somehow it's bad. Don't know how to start, but there is lots of things I didn't like about it. Cast feels way off, but very few are well picked. Timeline is very hazy, even knowing something about Witcher, I had hard time distinguishing past and present. But it's not all bad, so Henry is the best thing about this and he carries all 8 episodes I must say really impressive performance and dedication. Feels like most of budget was spend on Henry and what was left wasn't enough to level it with his quality. I just hope second season will be much better, because there is lots of potential in withcher franchise.
It's definitely worth watching if you're fan. if not, then wait for more seasons, maybe they'll make up for first one.
| 7
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It's been a long time since a movie has come in bollywood which would make you say, once more. In the recent times bollywood has tried a lot with super heroes coming and flying, love stories with a western touch, awful sequels and horrifying remakes, but this gem from Anurag Kashyap truly deserves a 25 topo ki salami. The movie is set out in a never heard location where the coal mafia and our sweet politics have tied hands. It starts of in the past when the Britishers ruled the nation, and how when they left the whole game of mining changed. The characters of Sultana Daku have been highlighted with strong history and then remade into the world by Shahid Khan(Jaideep Ahlawat). He was killed by his own recruiter Ramadhari Singh who owned the mines after independence, and then set the whole story for the minutes to come ahead. Sardar Khan(Manoj Bajpayee) the protagonist, the son of Shahid Khan and the to be mafia of Wasseypur is all burning with the fire of revenge as he comes to know about his father's death on to the hands of Ramadhari singh. He cleverly enters the campaign of former and slowly gathers power, money and prestige to play against him. But he was not his only enemy, the movie brings out another revenge seeker group of Qureshi's. Revenge, humor, strong performances and situation-ally accurate music hold the key for you to bear the 165 min long drama of Anurag Kashyap. Backed by the stupendous story of revenge, the director has been more than successful in delivering an experience not to be forgotten for a long time. The direction and screenplay are the highlights of the film which have bring out the true essence of the melodrama. All the characters have not just performed but have lived them. Not even a single moment comes when you will feel, oh i have seen this or what the hell is this. All in all it's a movie whose all characters have a strong impact to the way it progresses much like the greatest epic of Sholay, not that I in any way want to compare it with the latter but this movie would make you feel that the bollywood is reviving and the Hollywood will get tough competition in future.
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Pretty ordinary revenge flick that doesn't get close to something like Taken.
Not sure how the rating are so high for it, but I assume people that just want full on action with not much thought are reviewing it.
Looks like they have made 4 John Wicks so far.
Must make money similar to the fast and furious movies.
Anyway, this movie blends in with 100 other similar poor action movies.
I'm sure there are people out there that love this stuff... For me, I'll look for movies with a tad more advanced plot.
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I love WW2 films. I loved the Longest Day. But im affraid this film is totally over rated. Has the feeling of a low budget BBC TV drama, not a major war film with a budget of 100m. The scenes totally lack the size, scope and drama of the real life situation...400,000 men rescued from the beeches in 5 days by 800 ships, whilst under constant attack. It must have been complete and utter panic and mayhem.
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That movie was in fact a huge mark on film editing. We can say that's the first high-tech movie, it was the end of flat filming and the begining of virtual motion filming! Now... The story is such a terrible american cliche action movie. It hasn't an extraordinary interpretation from anyone neither a subliminar good message that valorises the movie.
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I am not a fan of thriller and horrors , so when my friend suggested this movie i was not that enthusiastic to watch this one but i am saying now that it was worth it. The content is the hero here.Right from the start it it gives you a pace to watch it and it only increases as the time pass by. The background score does the magic here.The last 10 minutes is just another level.The editing, the music, the shots taken are so gripping that it gives you a chill. Vishnu (Arun) gives you the right pitch of mixed feeling of helplessness and desperation to find the killer.Amala has a small role but has done justice to her character. Its a great watch and especially for thriller lovers. Kudos the changing face of indian cinema.
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What was happening elsewhere in the world, before and while all of this was happening? Why send such a small and woefully unqualified team on such a seemingly important mission? How many previous teams were there? Why would anyone waste the time and money to produce such a film in the first place? ... Watching Annihilation is what I image an LSD trip must be like. It is easily one of the ten worst films I've ever seen, and to be honest, I only sat through it so that I could review it in good faith. (Well that and I was hoping to figure out what was going on!) ... Yes, the opening is suspenseful and there are lots of cool special effects throughout - and I've always loved Natalie Portman - but very little of the story, casting choices, or directing make any sense. (It felt like the director was more focused on each individual scene, than on how they all would fit together to tell a story.) Oh, and I did not like many of the flashbacks.
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If you have watched the punisher then this season 1 is pretty boring, in fact Daredevil is a joke is you first watched The punisher. I recommend you to watch Daredevil first then The punisher for two good reasons, you get to know some characters and storyline. But The punisher is way better than Daredevil, so save it to the last.
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People gets mad when someone is objective and tells the truth, even it doesnt goes with the masses, like I always do, I make my own opinions and reviews, and all based on FACTS, so... people gets mad of me here, because Im not a d.u.m.b who goes with the masses and I tell the truth?? REALLY? people is becoming less and less smarter each year... possers need to start knowing they are wrong, going with the masses ignoring reality instead having ur own opinions.THAT'S WRONG, if most people were smart, my review should have 100% positive accordance, but it has 0%, so, that's the reason why we have so many bad movies and shows these days, it's all based on marketing and go with the masses, script, cinematography, philosophical and smart values are not important anymore, that's sad :/ People who gave this more than a 1/10, are possers, this is not even a super hero, he doesn't have SUPER powers.. I hate when ignorant people call super hero to anything, the definition of super hero is clear and simple, but all the people who ranked this show don't understand it, A HERO WITH SUPER POWERS!!!!!!!!!!!!! I mean, hellooo!!! it's not so difficult, that confirmed, the show is a scam, they promoted it like a super hero show and it never was, and leaving that away, it's not even a good show, I watched only 5 episodes and it was a torture of predictable and repetitive things we've seen in hundreds of other shows, so I quitted in episode 5 cause it was a torture of boredom, anyone who wants to watch a REAL SUPER HERO SHOW, I RECOMMEND THE GIFTED!!! That's the definition of super heroes and gold :)
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Holmes a victim of abuse? Puullleeze! She was (and is) a pathological, narcissistic sociopath. I didn't find the series very interesting, frankly. Absurd minutes at a time of her acting like a teenager, and an immature one at that. How she managed to dupe some many people is the real mystery here. I continue to be dumbfounded by that.
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I watched the movie last night, i had great expectations for that movie.
But till now DC did not solve the problem in their movies, it's boring and the acting is pretty cold(Except cris pine),the silly humour quotes comm'on guys even i can do better.
The story is very traditional nothing new and the CGI was acceptable.
Well, my issue is for DC studios they have the qualifications and characters to create a whole new world Vs. Marvel world but they are keep missing the chances to improve themselves which is bothering me and getting me disappointed every time i watch one of their movies.
Just get a proper writer and director for god's sake.
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