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This movie is considered the greatest Spider-Man movie ever made and although I don't agree with that, it's definitely great. As a sequel to the first one this movie does everything right, it brings in another great villain and fleshes out Peters character even more. The whole plot line of his Spider-Man powers stopping working is abit cringe and abit daft but I do think it works quite well and is quite an interesting thing to see. Toby Maguire's performance is still okay, it's not amazing but it's consistent to the first movie so it still feels good. The action scenes in this is super fun and super entertaining, the Doc Ock fights are so good and I love the weird horror type scene in the hospital as that feels very Sam Rami. But the main scene for me is the train scene, this scene has turned into one of the most iconic Spider-Man things to ever grace the big screen and I love watching it, it makes you really believe in the power of the character and I just think it's amazing. This movie is fun as hell and I love it!
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Good luck to them filming a sequel to this with only weak link Joel Egerton (bah! the so-called handsome American) and no star power Jennifer Lawrence. They'll need it. You mark my words, they'll need it. Personally, I think it's a great movie, myself, I am not so much a HUNGER GAMES fanatic, and I would rather remember Jennifer for this one than that series. But as for the more discerning audiences out there... you lot simply rode on the crest of the JenLaw wave, Joel's just an old guy with no screen charisma, sorry. Heed my words and invest your time and money someplace else, and save a fortune on expenses.
Anybody else noticed that somebody's "Claudia Schiffer in peril" fantasy came to life?
| 7
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Bad casting - Actors of Ciri, Geralt, Eist and Calanthe were great fits. Jodhi May made a very expressive Calanthe.
There were many great scenes but mostly this season felt something similar to Xena the warrior princess. It felt small and constricted - one scene to the next and not very cohesive. We go from kingdom to kingdom as if they were towns
The dialogue was very inconsistent, it had its moments but mostly it was crap tbh. Episode 4 was really good and it stirred up some emotion. The rest of the season was pretty forgettable.
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For the entertaining aspect, this movie surely enjoyable. It has an easy plot, good performances, with movie goers directing style. Besides that, the cinematography is a little bit above average. But i'm sorry to say this but, this movie is just an average. 70-75 rating no more.
The one thing we must appreciate is Ron Howard himself. He was really versatile as a director. He can direct such many kind of genres. Early 21th he made such a good entertaining drama-biography movie "A Beautiful Mind". Later, he made a mystery "Angel and Demon" and "Da Vinci Code". Another time he made a sport "Rush". Far before them, he made sci-fi "Apollo 13". Wow that was bunch wide genres.
This movie has been weaken by the director himself in some way. Hollywood has a culture to change the way the plot goes on. And that happened in "A Beautiful Mind". Maybe Hollywood want to change this movie into something more enjoyable and light. It's alright, we definitely can't judge a movie from the inaccuracy of it's plot. But they change it into something uninspiring, a little bit melodramatic, and untemperament. That was really not good for this kind of genre (drama biography based on true story). It's not match at all, it's blunt.
Although Ed Harris and Crowe's performances were good (not superb). And also the cinematography. That's all that rise this movie rating into 70+. My recommendation is, just try to enjoy this movie. For a movie-goers I'm sure it will work.
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So....boring. Bad CGI, lazy writing and just an all out disaster. Huge fan of the MCU, but this is the worst one by far.
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Just please play the game instead. I can see tons of stuff has been added just for commercial reasons to this tv show that does not align with the real story. If you value small details, this show is going to give you what you desire. If not, you can enjoy it. You pick.
I'm also quite suprised how greedy the Naughty Dog company became considering artistically questionable choices they made just to be on the commercially positive side. It's such a shame to see what this masterpiece turmed into. I'm considering not to continue watching this after this episode.
Casting on the character of Joel is suprosingly good but not for the rest of the crew in my oppinion.
| 3
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That the reviews might reflect that this 'chapter' was better than the ones before that i'd watch for...maybe a half hour before either walking out of the theater(one of the benefits of having a monthly subscription to a theater chain. I don't have to sit through a bad movie because i paid for it) or...turning it off. And the reviews were right. I lasted almost forty minutes for this one. I COULD say, 'maybe it's because i'm old', that THAT's why an empty movie like this franchise churns out doesn't appeal to me...and many rave reviewers here wrote about 'the action...the action...the action'. But, as far as I'M concerned, even THAT was ridiculous....unless Wick lives on a lead diet, because in the last scene i watched, where he's on his way out of the Osaka Continental, someone missed him at close range(like 2 feet away, tops?) with an automatic rifle spitting out who KNOWS how many rounds a second? Please. With all the money that's pumped into a movie like this, they SHOULD be able to do better. Yes. The locations were beautifully filmed, hence the two stars. But i really question the mentality of anyone who would want to see this ridiculous excuse for a 'GREAT...the BEST...the absolute BEST' action adventure...by the way...did you like that imitation?
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This movie has some of the funniest lines and funniest moments I've seen in movies. Michael Cera and Jonah Hill are great.
The reason why this is an 8 because there are some overly raunchy/cringe scenes and a boring scene here and there.
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I was immediately hooked onto the show because I thought the premise was amazing. The first season is a great dark comedy following 2 teenagers on the run with nothing to loose but each other. I love the way the first season plays with serious and heartfelt scenes compared to the comedic aspects and higher energy scenes.
People are loving the second season, and I can see the appeal, but I personally thought it was worse. I won't go too deep into spoilers, but in my opinion, it doesn't have the same energy now that the characters have grown since the first movie. The protagonists go through all the classic romance sequel things. (Who doesn't like a good ol love triangle?) However, I was a fan of the ending of this season, and how it contrasted to the abrupt ending of the first.
The shots were pretty good, and the soundtrack is one of my favorites in a movie.
Also please don't make a season 3, no one needs a season 3, its fine how it is.
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Can't believe it was candidated at the Oscars, this movie is the sum up of what politically correct is. Hyped and overrated as hell, boring and banal.
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Season 1 and 2 were outstanding. The 1st season being the best. It's written for all ages, not just young teens. It had great horror scenes, smart writing and the characters were likeable. Season 3 isn't terrible, it did somewhat get better after the first couple of episodes. But it's definitely no where near as good as S1/S2.
They changed the characters too much. No adult viewer wants to watch two children make out all day. In what world would Hopper ever allow them to make out all day in her bedroom and let bratty Mike talk to him the way he did? Hopper used to have a back bone. I miss the old Hopper. Mike has become the most annoying character. I hope season 4 is going to steer clear of the child/teenage soap opera storyline and get back to it's roots.
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Tom Hardy should avoid comedy at all costs. Tom Hardy should avoid being casual. There is nothing more UNfunny and awkward than Tom Hardy in this "movie".
Everything about this movie is awkward. The first act intro and set up, the endless cliches, the contrived dialogue, the special effects circa 1998... it just never stops, and it seems like it never stops.
I had very low expectations and WAS so disappointed. I feel embarrassed for everyone who worked on this movie. This is not venom in my voice, this move is poison for your mind.
This move pushes the overpopulation myth and climate change while consuming how much resources to make it? Hypocrites and bad "filmmakers".
Endless American wars, corrupt American politicians, bankrupt American healthcare, AND lousy American movies and propaganda. When is America gonna be great again?
Bad movie, bad. So bad.
P.S. Also, he's not very smart for an investigative independent journalist.
P.P.S. "A Simple Favour" is a clever funny thriller I can recommend.
| 3
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First of all, i have never seen something like this show. I have never watched silence of the lamb and tbh i dont want to. Mads did good job as hannibal. The show is carefully crafted and the dialogues are pretty great too. I loved Jack Crawford's character as well, he played the role so well. However, this show is not for everyone so make sure you are okay with all the psychological and gorey stuff. I am so sad about the cancellation of the show. But i have heard that they are working on season 4 and they want to bring the show back so finger crossed i hope they really do, the show is getting real popular after its release on platform like Netflix .
| 10
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I was very pleased to see that 'American Made' had an R rating. Even though it certainly doesn't utilise it to the full extent that some other films would've, it's just nice to know that anything can happen and anything can be said. It really is becoming a necessity for a film to be watchable. 'American Made' is a slightly above average film that I enjoyed slightly more than I anticipated I would.
Tom Cruise is in good (perhaps not great) form here. He's his usual charming self in a movie that relies very heavily on his ability to be entertaining. He's given some pretty decent dialogue to work with for the most part which helps. The film was actually a lot funnier that I expected it to be. It almost borders on being a comedy at times.
The structuring is bit messy at times. It also runs 10-15 minutes longer than I feel it needed to. Some good pacing does help cover that up however. Clearly this a true story that takes some liberties to make for a more entertaining version of the events that actually transpired. At least they were up front about that fact. I wouldn't describe 'American Made' as a must-watch film, but if you do find yourself watching it I'd suggest you're likely to have an enjoyable enough time.
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Gen V is set in the world so spectacularly realised in The Boys. It follows a student, Marie, that was orphaned while manifesting her compound V induced powers.
She gets the chance to go to the prestigious Godolkin University were she meets other Supes where they navigate their lives as the first group of young people knowing that their powers were not from God, but from compound V.
Each of the followed members have their own set of personal issues that they have to deal with that makes them all feel relatable, while trying to compete for school ranking. We follow the Gen V crew through adjusting to this new world, tragedy and mystery.
The show seems good, the world lived in and the characters believable.
| 6
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Disappointing, boring, slow, dull, poorly shot (dim scenes trying to be something that they aren't)
Really, this is just another cash grab attempt from movie studio, like for eg. Rings of Power and many more.
This show has basically no story, not one character that stands out (in fact all characters are dull and flat), no thrill etc. There is nothing that makes you want to watch the next episode asap.
My wife stopped watching this after first episode, I've watched all 3, but that's it.
How this got 8.8 score here and in other places only show that either 1) all scores are rigged/buyed 2) people's standards and intellect have diminshed greatly nowadays :/
| 3
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Not many times have I experienced true magic in the theatre but now I have, once again. The electric chemistry, genuine relationship of the two musicians and the very idea of showing life - the good and the bad creates a memory that last for long time.
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A movie with lots going on but no story. Too much fan service (and I am a fan).
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I loved seasons 1 and 2, Henry Cavill portrayed the witcher in a suitably gruff manner and made the character work in a perfect manner. I felt the same about all the other actors, they brought their characters to life in a way that I found very pleasing and addicting to watch.
Backgrounds and costumes worked believably and CGI was non-noticeable enough to be commended.
Some weirdnesses bothered me about the writing of seasons 1 and 2 but not too much to disturb the enjoyment. I felt like the writers sometimes tried to re-invent the story even though there is an excellent one to follow in the books.
But then... season 3 happened. Aargh, what a disaster. I learned during it that Cavill had announced he was leaving and I can understand perfectly why. The writing of the season was so bad it is unbelievable! The writers lost the whole plot, forgot about the lore, books and games and made the show basically "The Women" instead of "The Witcher". They basically sacrificed the whole show on the altar of some of their own ideas and political views. Terrible, will not be watching more.
| 9
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I often compare movie ratings with religion. Just because most people say it's so, doesn't mean it is. This is particularly true for this pretentious piece of c$%p. To echo that of previous reviewers, weak plot, overly confusing attempt at creating another 'dream movie'. I attempted to watch this film 4 times, refusing to accept that I couldn't 'get it'. The fourth attempt lasted slightly longer as I wanted to give it more attention. However, boredom soon set in and I found myself reaching for the remote control once more.
It really amazes me that people can enjoy watching such pap. If you want to watch a good dream movie then try 'Eternal sunshine of the spotless mind'
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The film is well-acted, but the lack of energy from the older cast is palpable despite CGI. The story is not particularly gripping either. Kinda like a Forrest Gump mob style. It's worth a look, but it is not in the class of great mob films like: Goodfellas, Casino, The Departed, Carlito's Way, or Donnie Brasco.
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With the earth on the brink of dying a group of explorers head to a wormhole in space where they believe there is a new home for the human race. The cast is first rate and therefore the touching moments and action are done with a first class touch. The only minus for me and it might be my limited understanding in science is there where parts I just didn't get. But overall a very good blockbuster.
| 7
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This movie sets a standard for film-making in thriller genre. No stupid sequences, no flying on top hero, no damsel in distress really.
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Ludo is indeed the best movie of 2020. Anurag Basu has proven yet again after barfii that when you have talented actors how to use them properly. There can't be a special vouch for a particular actor, each and everyone did their part perfectly. If you are a fan of good content and appreciates good performances then this one is an amazing ride.
| 10
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This actually a very good show on Netflix. Soundtrack is awesome. Plot is breathtaking. You never get bored. Also, if you love 80s, this serie is for you. Actors are very good though young and relatively inexperienced.
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According to co-writer and co-producer(who gets to be a part of his own flick as Officer Michaels)Seth Rogen,the script for "Superbad" was a collaboration that had been worked on and ironed out over a decade ago(which,if Rogen's bio is correct,means he and his pal Evan Goldberg started working on the screenplay of a movie about high schoolers when they were still in JUNIOR HIGH school)and producing it into a film was something they had long strove for. If so,I believe the payoff will be to their liking.
Lifelong buddies Seth(Jonah Hill,a familiar tag-along of Rogen's,going back to "Freaks and Geeks" and most recently in the also hilarious "Knocked Up")and Even(Michael Cena,a part of one of my all-time faves "Arrested Development") are facing the end of high school and the very grim possibility that they will enter into the adult world as virgins. Being relatively normal boys,they think of almost exclusively girls,movies and music(and almost in disproportionate and descending order). To make matters worse,while Even has managed to get into DArtmouth while Seth has opted to try "Local" college,so their partnership seems to be about to be dissolved. To this end,they seek to lose their virginities with their respective girls:Seth's is Jules and Evan is Becca. They reason,to that goal,that if they can get their intendeds sloppy drunk at one of the major "Senior parties" being thrown,they will achieve this goal. Enter Fogell(Christopher Mintz-Plasse,a natural!),a whispery slight lad they hang with,who possesses some of the same delusions as Seth and Evan(and has a few of his own),who becomes their confederate in this mission. He becomes the point-man in their endeavor,and his owning of a fake ID from HAwaii that identifies as merely "McLovin" becomes both a comedic gem and a trigger point for the action that ensues from there.
The story takes place over the course of a little over twenty-four hours,and while actual events that take place(i.e.an armed robbery,cops who flout their authority and lack a fair amount of maturity themselves,getting physically hit by automobiles,taking a ride with an unstable stranger,potential date rape)in this story should not illicit laughs in normal conditions,they are handled with the right amount of delicacy and absurdity to make it clearly funny(albeit somewhat uncomfortable)in this film. Rogen and SNL member Bill Hader(as Officer Slater)are the perfect foils/accomplices as the morally challenged cops,and the girls the boys pair up with(the only name that sticks in my mind is Aviva as Fogell's lust target)are not easily pigeon-holed,which makes them dynamic characters to match the vibrant uncertainty of their suitors. Director Greg Mottola either is on the same wavelength as the writers and actors or has decided to quietly guide this project,but it works smoothly all the same. To me,this film was strictly OK in the first thirty to forty-five minutes but picks up energy as the action increases(namely,at the point where the liquor purchase occurs through to the next day). Some great lines and a general ability to tie together rude,crude and lewd obsession with a gentle sense of missing one's naiveté and youth. I feel like adults who remember their teen years(rather than kids still in or not far removed from their high school years,who will probably like this movie for the more obvious reasons) will in all likelihood TRULY appreciate this movie,since there's a real sense of dumb nostalgia that is celebrated here. To this thought,I'm in some disbelief of the fact that two pre-high school guys could've written this movie(or at least not in the finished form that we see),but then again,this might've been an evolving opus. Irregardless,while I feel like this film is more of about an 8.5,but I decided to round up,since there's so much energy and likability with the principals that you can't help but give this one a bump. While going for liquor and/or sex may not SEEM to be an epic adventure,anyone who can remember when it was so(or can appreciate it in the present)will love this movie.
| 9
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For whatever reason this was billed as the next GOT. People should stop making this comparison as it is not apples for apples and this has nowhere near the complexity in its back stories or its character development.
Having said that it is, on its own merits, quite entertaining. Not sure if I'd come back to watch a second season though.
| 5
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Ok it's a visual treat and I enjoyed the first one but had no idea what was going on from start to finish , great cast , good cgi , but apart from that have no idea what I've just encountered - it's a film for fans - if you like it you'll love it otherwise you'll just be as lost as I was !
Pad.A 2/10 Padreviews
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I didn't expect to like it. But it's an amazing movie. The star cast is obviously talented. Abhishek Bachchan is really good. Plot is good, direction is amazing. Must watch
| 10
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I can see why people liked it, it's very well made. I still don't feel like there was much of an interesting plot though. Personally, I don't really like war movies and this one didn't have anything exceptional to change my feelings about the genre. On the contrary, it cemented my stance on the topic: if I didn't like this apparently amazing war movie, I probably won't really like any of them.
| 5
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I find it ridiculous that this ADHD movie outrates Spider-Man No Way Home.
This movie was not as good as the first cartoon Spiderverse movie and was borderline unwatchable with the ridiculous cuts and motion graphics.
It is disappointing that a cartoon could be rated near a genuinely great live action movie. The greatest Spider-Man was Tom Holland and the greatest Spider-man movie was No Way Home.
It is disappointing to see the overly inflated ratings for this movie. A cartoon is easy to produce in comparison to the well produced and streamlined live action movie.
Spider-Man lived best in live action.
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Want to make a biographical film, but you don't think your subject is that interesting? Well, just make stuff up and throw it into the plot! John Nash's audio-hallucinations are too dull? Then make him have *visual* hallucinations that throw desks out of windows and have personal relationships with real people! Yes, that was all made up! Don't like the hispanicity of the woman he married? Make her Caucasian! There are many more such untrue aspects of this film. See the Wikipedia entry for this movie. One quote from Wikipedia: "The narrative of the film differs considerably from the events of Nash's life, as filmmakers made choices for the sense of the story. The film has been criticized for this aspect, but the filmmakers said they never intended a literal representation of his life." Oh, NOW they tell me. I wonder if the movie would have won as many awards if people had known that so much of it had never happened. I'll never trust another Ron Howard film.
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I respect different people opinions for sure, you can like whatever you want of course, but I did not find this movie enjoyable.
For me it's extremely cheesy, lazy, lacks a clear direction, and full of I think unintentionally funny moments? That's the thing, it's a very confusing film when it comes to it's intentions and tone, because I'm not sure if Venom really know's if it's a goofy movie that benefits from knowing what it is, or it's just plain bad.
| 3
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Amazing sequel... All Pacino at his best... Amazing story carry forward never missing a single reference from part 1
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'Venom' is a film that has been through production hell and has taken a long time to get to our screens. After the film's marketing run which I feel in my opinion, didn't leave people thinking about rushing to the cinemas with mammoth expectations to see it. 'Venom' was better than I expected and it surprised me.
Tom Hardy is excellent here and fully embraces the ridiculousness of the role and it works 100%, anyone else in the role and it wouldn't have worked. The relationship between Eddie Brock and Venom is the saving grace of the film and it provides a lot of comedy which is hilarious. Sometimes, I couldn't tell if certain things were meant to be intentionally played for laughs or not, and it didn't bother me. The film at times feels quite self-aware of what it's doing and knows what its trying to be. During a certain chase scene, the action mixed together with the comedy created an incredibly entertaining sequence.
There are a few characters who are in a completely different film. Riz Ahmed is a terrific actor but his character and portrayal doesn't work. The villain is very bland and boring. Michelle Williams is also a excellent actor but her character doesn't work. Both characters take up so much screen time and are rather underwritten. Mix all this in with a very quickly thrown together generic superhero third act, some dialogue that just doesn't work and a few plot holes.
When this film works, it is fantastic and the highs are really high. When the film doesn't work however, it creates some seriously conflicting tones, cliche's and just makes you wish you were watching more of Eddie and Venom.
I enjoyed this movie and am looking forward to a sequel if it happens. It did enough good for me, but upon further thought it has its problems. Also, 'Venom' doesn't really suffer a lot from being PG-13, however, an R rating would've been interesting and preferred.
People will have very differing opinions on this film. If you love it, I get it and if you think its garbage, I get it. Go watch it for some fun, it is hard to not have a laugh during the runtime, whether you are laughing with it or at it.
C+ = 5/10
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The story is pretty good. Keanu is good but I found it rather boring. The action scenes aren't exciting, it's just Wick killing a butt load of people with little effort. There's an occasional over the shoulder move in there but this is basically an unexciting massacre. The body count had to be close to 100.
I grew up with a 69 mustang so that was fun to see. And the dogs death is handled with taste.
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Film Review on IMDb
In Iron Man II there is a battle is raging between Stark Industries, the government and the press now that Iron Man has been made public. Tony Stark played by Robert Downey Jr. states that this technology is unlike any other kind in the world and he is trying to protect it by keeping peace. Hammer Industries is trying to get their hands on this technology as they provide the weaponry for the Military. When during a press conference Mr. Stark takes over the video monitor to show the failed attempts of similar technology, he wins the battle with the press. However, his friend Lt. James "Rhoadey" Rhoades, played by Don Cheadle has to do his job and get this technology to the government.
In this superhero themed movie there is good versus evil and we find that there is a support group behind Iron Man to help him succeed on his journey. The lighting of this film allows for the tone to be set and for the various scenes of action and romance. The film includes romance, action with slow motion and freeze frames to the grace of physical actions. Although this is a fictional film you find yourself getting caught up in the possibility of this really being able to happen. There are some of the action scenes that are a little unrealistic, but portrayed well.
This movie is similar in theme to Batman. Both films are based on super heroes that have extraordinary tools they use. They both have the support and influence of others, with Batman it is his butler and with Iron Man it is Pepper Pots, played by Gwyneth Paltrow and his driver. These films display the typical super hero here to save the day. Although, there is a big difference between Batman and Iron Man, it's that Batman's identity is kept a secret and Iron Man's isn't. This may be part of the reasoning for the raging issues with the government and media because they know who to target, just not how to obtain the suit.
Tony Stark is a business owner who creates a suit that will allow him to defend off evil and be a hero to the world. However, this film does have a theme based around family as there is a connection between his behavior as an adult and his childhood.
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The lead actress Lilly is just plain irritating. I really hope they kill her off at some point. Wishful thinking however her presence is annoying
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I've read books. I've played games. Big fan. I had no expectations about this series. I don't even try to compare this to books. But from the point of view of cinema or common sense, this series suck. I won't say much you can see it by yourself. From the start to the end its illogical and awful. I got the impression that actors don't know the characters they play. If you remove Geralt and change the name of the series from The Witcher to Witches, nothing will change. Writers are just talentless. I am not hater, i am just really dissapointed. Waste of time and money. 1/10
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Watching this movie is laborious. There is no continuity. It's daylight, it's dark .........only a frame away and then back again! I am so glad I caught this on HBO and did not spend real money on it. I must agree with many of the negative reviews. I will immediately erase it from my DVR.
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Somebody has tampered with the voting, it's the only way this mediocre movie can rate so high.
The plot is as thin as it can get and just not remotely believable. But what is worse is the physics behind the rest of it is utter rubbish and clearly takes the audience to be a bunch of ignorant hicks.
Add to that the horrible physics mistakes and you just can't take it seriously.
The acting is boring because neither actor had anything to work with.
If the votes aren't rigged, then I am very scared by the intelligence of the voters.
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People who do the computer-generated stuff rarely have an artistic eye. How are these "artists" unaware of basic anatomical facts, like that a man's nose and ears grow as he ages?
Therefore, if you're trying to make Robert De Niro look 30 years younger, don't stop at removing some wrinkles.
Instead of watching and believing that I'm watching a youngish man, it's like I'm watching a cartoon of an old man.
The computer guys did something to make the eyes brighter/younger, the hair darker, and smoothed the wrinkles.
Unfortunately, since they're just computer nerds, they didn't think of everything.
The computer people should've first consulted with an anatomy expert or an artist (like someone who sketches portraits of young and old people). With ONE QUESTION, the computer person could've made this movie not ridiculous...
"What are the differences between a young man and an old man?"
I assure you, there are more than the one or two obvious differences (such as skin gets wrinkled, eyes get darker/saggy). There are probably dozens of modifications you could've done to make a realistic young Robert De Niro (just a thought... use a deepfake from the actual footage of young Robert De Niro...at least as a start).
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I wish I hadn't watched season 2 at all. Now I understand why not a single person asked me to watch it quickly. It is horribly made and it is very clear that they somehow wanted to stretch the story up to season 3.
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Interstellar marks a critical moment in the career of Christopher Nolan; he has come a long way from being the indie noir director of Memento and Insomnia, to striking gold in the enormously popular Dark Knight franchise. Inception was proof Nolan could successfully tackle a big- budget, original idea outside of the Batman series, but with comic book films behind him, Interstellar has to sell on the promise that Nolan is not a one-hit wonder of big-budget original ideas.
The movie's plot focuses on Cooper, a Southerner and family man who doesn't quite understand why man is turning away from flight. "We used to look up at the stars and wonder about our place in the stars," he says, "
now we just look at the ground and see dirt." Matthew McCoughaney shines in the role of Cooper, delivering one of his career-best. Cooper is an everyman, and nothing in this world (or any other) is more important to him than his kids; in particular, his daughter Murphy, played spectacularly by Mackenzie Foy.
Despite great performances from a huge ensemble, beautiful visuals and setting, shot by first- time Nolan cinematographer Hoyte Van Hoytema (Let The Right One In), Interstellar features a typical problem in every Nolan movie: too much expository dialogue. It is very obvious in numerous moments that Nolan is trying to feed us information and backstory. My other issue with the opening of the film is pacing. Thought the movie establishes the world and doesn't rush to do so, the movie rushes off into space the moment the idea of interstellar travel is introduced. From the first act, it is unclear whether Interstellar can deliver.
It's in the second act where the movie really begins to blossom. Much of the film from this point on is set in space, and boasts mind-bending special effects as timeless as 2001: A Space Odyssey. The movie features some strikingly similar shots, clearly paying homage to the classic space opera. A lot of the shots are wonderful, and Interstellar features the best cinematography in any of his films (sorry Wally Pfister), but a few times, I found myself wondering the purpose of some of these shots of the ship "Endurance". Interstellar reaches for the stars, but in act two still seems unsure of where it may land.
In addition to great visuals, the sound design and score are top-notch. Hans Zimmer does some of his best work, bringing in a score that is both celestial and organic; it perfectly balances tones we normally associate with outer space, while hitting all the right emotional notes. And the movie knows when to be quiet in space; not just outside the ship, but inside. I loved the moments where things were so silent you could hear the background whirring of computers, the slight creaking of the ship, the breath of the characters. The attention to detail in both sight and sound made the movie feel real.
When the plot does finally introduce a "villain" in it's second act, the movie starts to feel it may have overstayed it's welcome. Interstellar runs at 169 minutes, and it's a long one admittedly. Cooper and Amelia, played by a well-cast Anne Hathaway, are finally forced into unforeseeable circumstances, and Christopher Nolan does not hold back. This makes for some heartstring- tugging sequences, and Interstellar may have benefited from stepping on the brakes with some of the emotionally heavy content, but the acting is so good, that it doesn't matter if it's slightly overdone, and it all builds it to a marvelous climax.
Interstellar's third act is as stunning as anything I've ever seen in film. For critics who thought Inception was proof that Christopher Nolan was not very imaginative visually with free reign, Interstellar proves them wrong. Thematically and scientifically, the movie dares to challenge, it dares its audience to follow into the unknown, beyond the horizon. I am still trying to wrap my head around it all.
Nolan's blockbuster epic is not perfect, and it's not for the common audience. If you're looking for big action sequences, or looking to turn your brain off for awhile, you're in the wrong movie. It's got some bumps along the way, but Interstellar is visionary for our time, and so bold in its execution, that it is not bogged down by its few flaws. I was thrilled to take the ride. Interstellar is thought-provoking, emotional, cinematic, and a wonder to behold, which in time, should earn its title in the league of great science fiction.
Grade: A+
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Season 2 is not so good. I enjoyed season 1. S2 Episode 1 was slow. I watched it and made it halfway through episode 2. For me it is just not living up to the first season. To each his own. And I hope everyone enjoys season 2. It just didn't keep my interest. Thanks
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Dhaka is the capital of Bangladesh, one of the top ten mega city in the world and Bangladesh has now a fastest growing economy. There are nor narcos hare nighter terrorist. This film present a country, my country in a wrong way. We are not like Somalia or Afghanistan or Pakistan. This film insulted my army in a very wrong way.
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I remember how I reacted the first time I accidentally watched a random episode of Avatar. Me and my brother, and even my mom, were blown away by its incredible creativeness, characters and story. Lucky for us, we were in the middle of a marathon, so we watched it for the whole day.
And now, about four years later, I watch the whole series again, but now with the original English voices, and I'm still totally blown away: if not more than before!
All of the seasons of the series are genius in all ways: the characters' personalities, the environments, the creatures, the story/stories, the whole concept! The imaginary and creativity is unbelievable: the flying sky bison Appa, which is the Avatar Aang's animal guide, is nothing I could have even dreamed of. The concept of the cities, like Ba Sing Se, is fantastic. The acting is least said decent, and there's a lot of humour in it. The music is sometimes a bit drawn out, but otherwise it fits the series very good.
But of course, there are some weak points too. Since it's a cartoon for children, it's sometimes a bit corny, cliché and puny, but it's still a joy to watch.The bending and the physics are sometimes very exaggerated, but somehow that fits kind of well to the story; it makes it more enigmatic and fantasy-inspired. The acting is also sometimes a little weak, especially from the children actors' side, and there are some "over-obvious" sentences that they say just to add to the story, and make sure for the viewers to get things confirmed.
But overall, it's an incredible masterpiece, that truly deserves its critically acclaimed spot. Now when a whole new series of Avatar is in the making, I just can't wait to get the same breathtaking feeling again. It's just amazing.
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*** Spoiler that will save you 10 minutes of your life*** There is no easter egg after the closing credits. :(
Apart of this I think this movie is not very funny, the world is super dark, the characters are kinda miserable and I can not feel any real emotions. I wish it was more like the Thor: Ragnarok movie. That was smart. It's a nice try.
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Well that's not entirely true. Actually the story gets very complex at times and you may be lost for a moment or two, trying to figure out where you are and what is happening. But the characters are so affectionate and so lovable that you won't have a problem sticking with it. That doesn't mean they don't have flaws, quite the opposite, which is what makes them feel so "real".
The beginning episodes may feel a bit "boring" or at least not as exciting as the rest becomes, but you shouldn't have a big issue with that. Also this is necessary for character building/introduction and other reasons. It really delivers on many levels, comedy wise, drama wise and thriller wise. It doesn't shy away from violence either. Though it's not a big part, when it happens you can feel the impact immediately.
Weird, nerdy and uncomfortable at times, this really knows what it wants. Great anime show, that produced a couple of games and has way more to explore than just this TV show ...
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So... did the screenwriter (or writers, I can't remember) intentionally mean for the core characters to completely abandon their core motivations and beliefs or was the audience not supposed to notice? SMH.
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The beauty of the original film was that at focused on the origins of the character, a side-benefit of that was the fact that it had Robert Downey Jr in the lead as the charismatic billionaire playboy Tony Stark. Let's face it, following Stark around for the first 40 odd minutes was as much fun as the bits where he put the claustrophobic's nightmare suit on and fanged around with rock music playing in the background.
Now for #2, we've been there and done that.
Perhaps that's why they chose to focus the first 10 minutes on establishing the new playa in town Ivan Vanko (Mickey Rourke) who it must be said looks like he is carved out of wax in this film? Perhaps the lethal cocktails of drugs, alcohol and steroids that he has ingested over the years has pre-embalmed him from the inside out? In any case he looks creepy, which is a good thing I guess as a villain.
Vanko is the son of an ex-colleague of Tony Stark's Dad, who was the original brilliant scientist and inventor who set up Stark Industries in the first place.
Vanko's Dad has just died, and he has decided he does not like Tony Stark one bit.
I think I'll take a breath to point out that Iron Man 2 is a good film, but not the great one as some have suggested, and like Spiderman 2 it is nowhere near as good as the original, (why does everyone talk Spidey 2 up? It was mediocre at best.) The problem is that they tried to force too many new bad guys in, and tried to bring in subplots for Pepper Potts of all people, even Stark's bodyguard gets his own couple scenes, I know he is the director but give me a break! What I am trying to say is that they took too long to get Scarlett Johansson in the catsuit, and once they did she only got a few minutes to strut her latex clad stuff. (For all the reports about her frontal assets I need to say that there is strong competition from behind... so to speak.) Everyone now knows that Stark is also Iron Man, and the government wants him to hand over the suit so that they can do... whatever with it. What everyone doesn't know is that the very thing keeping Stark ticking is also slowly killing him, and he desperately researches every possibility that might prolong his life and save him.
Along the way a nifty young lawyer named Natalie (Johansson) moves into Tony Stark's radar screen, he is entranced by her various skills and capabilities - and no doubt by her amazing rack and smokin' body - and appoints her his personal assistant. This is handy for the latter part of the story, (and hopefully a sequel that will ideally take place in either a sauna or nudist colony. I will be happy in either case.) Pepper seems a little perturbed (jealous) by her presence... but who the hell cares? Once Vanko and Stark finally are introduced all logic and plausibility flies out the window. This is OK in small doses as leaps of logic are required in any superhero film, but the first film took such pains to show just how all these crazy events could almost be believed in so-called real life that changing tack and throwing logic out the window is annoying. So many leaps were required that I was puffing and my knees were sore by the end of the first Iron Man / Ivan Vanko battle.
Vanko and Hammer ultimately team up to move towards their dual goals, for Vanko revenge for Hammer the #1 spot.
Nick Fury (Sam L Jackson) pops in (contractually obliged to be in almost every Marvel superhero film for eternity) and informs Stark that he knew his Dad, and that he might revisit some old home movies for advice and perhaps assistance.
(I soooo wanted to bag Mickey Rourke as the bad guy, especially when I knew he was to be a Russian. I thought his accent would be tortuous but it actually wasn't, at least right until the very end. I think he did OK in a mostly non-speaking role but didn't add much to the film bar his saggy cheating death appearance.) When watched in isolation Iron Man 2 is a bit of a muddy mess at times that survives largely on the goodwill and credibility forged by the far superior original. I liked bits of it and think the franchise definitely has more in it to come, but feel a little let down by this one. Perhaps that's why I waited almost 2 months to watch the damn thing after it came out.
Final Rating - 7 / 10. Worth a look, but the original was far superior. Less Potts, less Roads, fewer bad guys, more Scarlett in the suit and a return of the more palatable Tony Stark for 3 please Mr Favreau. I'll even let you have your own pointless sub-plot if you do that for me.
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The thing is I don't see a movie. I see a bad screenplay. Bad script!
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Although I may end up changing my opinion as I will be rewatching this one down the line and for many years to come, I just finished my first viewing of this and believe the first one is better
The story in part 2 is great dont get me wrong, I loved the stories on the rise of Vito Corleone from when he arrived in America to becoming ' The Godfather' as seen in the first film and the other story focusing on Michael as the Don of the Corleone Crime Family as he tightens his grip on everything while dealing with a devastating betrayal and losing his family in the process. They were both interesting and I do love them both. But I just feel like the first is better as mostly any first movie in a trilogy or a series goes
Great cast of characters once again including Dominic Chianese who played Uncle Junior in The Sopranos in Godfather Part Two playing a great character called Johnny Ola. The cinematography is stunning once again and so is the soundtrack. I should point out I watched this movie online where it had no subtitles during scenes of Vito's story when talking in Italian which sucked so maybe that's why my first view of this film is as it is but I am getting the Trilogy on DVD very soon so maybe when I look back on this one again my opinion on Part Two will change and will be just as good if not better than the first one. If that is the case I will do another review. If not. You got this. Take it or leave it. Look forward to watching the last one tomorrow.
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Positives: 1. Addresses, mostly from a teen perspective, bullying (w/suicide); social conformity & attention; drugs/alcohol etc., parenting; education including administration at the high school level. 2. Acting & events/situations were just barely accurate, however imbalanced for dramatic effect. Negatives: 1. Dragged w/too many editing flashbacks; time filling trivial; needless over indulgent acting & made-up situations. 2. Overacting & over-characterization for dramatic effect (made for TV so what to expect?) gives a misleading portrait of typical high school behavior. Most important was the lack of understanding in the portrayal of the counselor (and other administrators, and teachers to some extent). There are many legal impediments for school personnel to pursue personal topics or to restrain acting out even when very disruptive or harmful. 3. Most students are actually boringly good conscientious students, although many know how far they can go to take up class time with talk & swagger. 4. Next season I'm sure they're go the gun angle.
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I almost turned it off at the outset because the accents were so so bad. And I say this as an expat. Even the way they say "howzit" was way off. Man, that aspect was appalling - unforgivable - almost... But I felt the movie ultimately redeemed itself and the tension had me glued to my seat. It reminded me of a great escape movie from years past.
Next time - use some South African actors!!
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I see about a hundred movies a year, and this is the first one I have walked out on in recent memory. Rather than "magical" I found the songs to be mediocre and so repetitive that I wanted to tear my hair out. Singing "A million dreams is all it's gonna take" over and over and over again is no substitute for a plot. I left the second time I saw the same collection of "human oddities" performing what seemed to be the exact same out-of-place modern song and dance routine for the second time in a circus ring, to the delight of an audience dressed in period costume, but rocking out like no 19th century audience ever had.
It's not that I'm not totally averse to modern song and dance in a story that takes place in the 19th century. I enjoyed Moulin Rouge, a movie whose anachronistic music seemed jarring in 2001. But although that movie wasn't exactly "Citizen Kane", at least it had Nicole Kidman to look at.
It may be that I know a bit too much about American history to let all the absurd inaccuracies past. Maybe the audience that loved this movie had no idea that Jenny Lind was an opera singer, not a contestant on "The Voice." Maybe they had no idea that she was a philanthropist who gave away the vast sums she earned to her favorite charities, not a hootchie momma homewrecker. Maybe they have no idea that Barnum lured his "human oddities" to his shows with the promise of steady pay and not human dignity. Or maybe they just have never seen any of the classic movie musicals with songs with witty, memorable lyrics.
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Nothing but a bunch of people screaming, trying to be the loudest, during at least 30 percent of this sorry excuse for a movie. Sandler would be better served to stick with "Happy" on the golf course. Between the overlapping voices and obnoxious soundtrack I almost didn't make it to the end, which was straight out of a 70's psychedelic flick. IT WAS A BATTLE.
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Totally shallow, unrealistic, too many loopholes, shoddy investigation, just one man head detective doing all the stuff. Must be super human. No back up teams. Just angry expressions. No real intent of crimes. But it has to solved....total time waste.
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My first ever review - i went to this in theaters because I heard the hype and had one co worker tell me he thought it was a '9.2' out of 10.
Compared to the first this was wildly mediocre. Overall an okay film but I was honestly very excited for it to be over after three hours. They could have done much better.
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As I had watched and enjoyed Line of Duty, I remembered the name of Jed Mercurio. So it is natural that I came to watch Bodyguard as well - and was generally content, even some good performers are in both series (e.g. Keele Hawes). The leading man, Richard Madden opened a bit slowly to me, but when I understood the logic of events and those happening in the past to his character, I began to enjoy his motives and way of expression as well.
The thrill is in place, and several twists let you want to watch this series at least not more than in two parts (prior to a certain death and after). The so-called general solution is good, enabling to actualise the events happening in a modern Western country where no big cases are subject to corruption. As for deficiencies, there are some scenes-twists not too plausible in an information society and modern criminology, and the run of a certain deactivation was depicted too long. But still, Bodyguard excels many e.g. US related series.
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Rating this a 10/10 ? Really, it is not a bad DC movie, could've been better.
Battles were nowhere near impressive, no feeling of grandeur and just an overall lack of spices. I felt like there were some scenes missing and not enough different angles, it was cinematically unimpressive, and the costumes are definitely not a 10/10. Humor, if you've seen the trailers it's all there.
In fact, the director didn't have much experience with superhero movies, it really shows. That being said, I always liked Zachary Levi and I hope he'll put on the suit again in the future.
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I don't know man, was really looking forward for this series, seen 4 ep's now but it's just boring. Loki is a bit of a doofus in the movies but in the series he is just a sad disappointing doofus instead of a funny doofus. The jokes want to be funny but they are not, more crinchy from time to time. It also seems that tva is more important to the writers than giving us the loki that we love. We already have doctor who, give us Loki!
I don't really believe the acting, I don't see the Loki I loved in the movies. It's just feels like a cheap rip off from a character that was popular so they can make some money of his back.
Overall, it's a disappointment, don't know whether to cry or laugh.
| 4
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Firstly, I feel sorry for the folks who did not like this one. This movie has everything, amazing acting, crazy plot, actors at the best of their ability and the way it all comes together. Secondly, I dont remember the last time I laughed as much as I did during this one. Pankaj Tripathi and Rajkumar Rao are hilarious to the core. Simple scenes are so well showcased that one cant help but fall off the chair laughing.
This movie is everything that Indian Cinema needs. So refreshing, well made. Must watch.
P.S. Not paid to say this. If you didnt like this, you lack imagination.
| 10
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This film is more than 3 hours long. The length is totally unjustified and merely makes the bland dialogue and CGI dependent fight scenes even more tortuous than they would have been had this been half the length. No element of real danger, little intelligent wit. Avengers: Endgame is the epitome of the malaise in the movies that studios and the public choose to make and watch. You will not get these three hours back again.
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Seriously, is everybody watching the same thing?? I am new to this world, and I can't understand whats going on. Its so complex and the writer thinks it'll make the series cool by making it such complex and forcing all timelines at once without a clue. And then, what about the character development ? The characters just do their thing with no reason whatsoever and everyone just flows with plot. And do I have to mention that they messed up the places too, like what the hell, its a different universe and atleast give proper background info about the places, or at least show them in a map, like GOT does in its intro. The only thing better was the Geralt' character, his character strenght and the fierce sword battles he engaged numerous times. Also, the scores and soundtrack was brilliant As a whole, this show was mediocre at best, and admit it if you will, GOT season 1 butchers The Witcher in every aspect of the game.
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A homage to Agatha Christie apparently but it's badly written and the acting is in some places awful - Daniel Craig especially. They're making this so it can become a series of films...but I'm not sure it deserves a second one. Without giving anything away, it misses the mark by a mile and the plot was predictable, boring and full of cliches.
I'm amazed by the score of this film...staggered in fact.
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The first 2 episodes of this mini series (both directed by Jason Bateman I might add) were absolutely great! The story line was fantastic, acting was great and it left me wanting more each week. Then comes episode 3. I honestly feel like the last 8 episodes of this series were completely different from the first. Since I started I didn't want to give up on the series so I watched it all the way to the end, BIG MISTAKE! The finale was the worst finale of any series I have ever watched in my life! It left everyone confused and there was zero drama the entire episode, it even ended 15 minutes early! Save your time and watch something else. Good start, Terrible finish, wast of 8 hours!
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It's just overall an amazing show. From the way the characters develop to the storyline and even to the incorporation of real life tales and themes worked into the story, staying true to the beliefs held within those religions/cultures. It really is an all round show for everyone, trust me- watch it.
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Wow.. Too many people share their opinions with out even seeing the full series. Reviews where people admit to not having watched the entire show should be omitted from the ratings average. IMO Jere_zebela should not be able to review anything on IMDB, or be able to type their word garbage on any public forum. Nearly all their reviews are either 1/10 or 10/10. That's ridiculous. My turn..
Daredevil is a great series. It's not perfect, but still very good. Most of the acting is great, and some of the fight sequences are incredible. I think it gives a perfect blend of action and drama. By the end of Season 3, I was emotionally invested in some of the characters' plights, and it made some scenes all the more powerful. There are some slow parts with a lot of dialogue, but I really didn't feel like they took away from the story or the pace. Many characters go through some sort of a transition, and I think that the journeys are believable and maybe even relatabe to some.
Maybe this WAS inspired by Nolan's Batman trilogy, but is that a bad thing? The Dark Knight is one of my favorite movies of all time. I love the darker, "more realistic" approach to the superhero genre. I read somewhere that Disney+ is picking this show up. As much as I would love to see the story continued, I have a terrible feeling about this!
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What is this modern addiction to telling stories out of sequence?! I definitely think people should watch Episode 2 before Episode 1. It has much more punch and sets the scene for what comes next. You get to meet the main characters and the gist of the story rather than trying to work out what's going on if you just watch Episode 1 first, which is wishy washy and almost had me switching off before I watched episode 2!
Also, I do tend to agree with the other reviews about Nicole Kidman being too old to play a mum with 3 young children, although they could easily have done her hair, makeup and clothes to make her appear younger.
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I think best indian suspense thriller movie of all time story holds from the beginning to end And one of fevourite also
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Watched the movie yesterday!! No words to describe srk's talent!! after my name is khan,the best of movie of srk!! truly a gem in his career!!Maneesh Sharma's direction just made me whoa!! i was mouth opened all the time while watching the movie nd thinking whether this is a Hollywood movie or not!! top notch VFX as promised by srk!!
The story revolves around a Fan who dreams his whole life to meet his God...the superstar Aryan Khanna!! he just needs five minutes of superstar's busy life spend for him!!but what happens next is what jaw dropping!!terrific climax!! And guys...if u r looking for a masala movie u will be disappointed as there are no songs,no love stories....truly a must watch movie of this year!! Once again Maneesh Sharma take a bow!! Ur hard work surely paid the price!! kids will be flocking into the theatre for sure!! Gaurav chandna will be in your mind all the time when you get out of the cinema hall!! my rating 10/10 well this summer vacation grab Ur kids and family nd enjoy this one!!
| 10
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A nicely made dark and majestic experience, see the world through the eyes of a weird taxi driver, as his character progresses from a total embarrassment to a mad dog. The movie sends a clear message about society and human ego, and how a man's pride can drift him into insanity.
The mood is nice, a prime example on a classic Noir movie, it builds up and prepares you mentally for the big ending.. an ending that failed to live up to the hype that the movie has built in you.. though it had a short yet exciting action scene the ending is pretty simple and is more about delivering a simple message rather than leaving you amazed or satisfied.
The dark comedy in the movie is pretty clear, it shows you how messed up society really is, the movie was executed flawlessly when it comes to cinematic and production, but it will disappoint you at the very end, the ending was just too "MEH" to bear, especially after an excellent build of events preceding it, such a pity.
I'm sure the movie was a big hit at the time of its release (after the Vietnam war), but I'm not sure it would be enjoyed the same at our current time, so let me put it this way: - If you enjoy a dark Noir mood with nice character development then watch it now. - If you enjoy movies with subliminal messages then add this one to your "watch when I have nothing else to watch" list. - If you're looking for a great story with a nice twist to it, I wouldn't recommend Taxi Driver.
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I don't understand how so many people have this movie rated insanely high, calling it the "best spider-man movie" & "one of the best in the mcu." To start I'll say that i didn't enjoy Spider-Man: Homecoming when i first viewed it and I still don't, I have nothing against Tom Holland's Spider-Man, I love him as the character and I think he could be great if he just had some better material to work with. Onto the actual movie, I'll start with the stuff i do like; The new suits for spidey are great & I love Mysterio's suit too, some of the action is pretty good & there is solid acting for the most part throughout. Everything else was disappointing, from the cgi to the story to just how enjoyable it was to watch, the film dragged on for a while and it isn't worth a watch at the cinema, unless you're a huge spidey fan
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Disappointing. The story ending seemed like a compromise. I wasn't impressed by the flashback to what their life could have been like. It wasn't mimicking the ending of legendary musicals like Singing In The Rain, or films like A Star Is Born, about a couple whose stars are in opposing trajectories. So what was it trying to achieve? A muddled and unsatisfying finish was all I was left with. They both get what they want in their careers, but not each other? Hmmm... The music is weak overall (mumbly), and the dancing isn't remarkable apart from the opening number. It's beautiful to look at, and the production values keep the whole thing running to a point, but you can only admire the beauty that David Wasco, Austin Gorg and Sandy Reynolds-Wasco created (Production Design, Art Direction and Set Decoration) for so long. I expected more from Damien Chazelle. Maybe if he had stuck to directing and given the story over to someone else, it might have made me like it more.
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I think this is one of the best crime drama of 2018 character build up and scene sequences are good and good performance by Shukla and devgn overall a nice movie
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I had high expectations of this movie but was really disappointed with the poor story line. Bradley Cooper just slurred his words throughout the movie even when he was supposed to be sober. Some of the songs were good but not great in comparison to the greatest showman. And the ending made no sense at all, overall what a waste.
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Despite boasting a strong and popular cast, Unstoppable does not have much traction. It is a mundane and flat film. Ridley Scott has made some great actioned packed films but this is not one of them. The film drags on and builds up a seemingly bland subject matter. There probably was only so much one could do with this true story and incident. I feel a small TV episode or a short spiel in a documentary might have sufficed instead of a long film. The film felt like a chore to finish and get through. Unstoppable also lacks originality and we all likely knew how it was going to end up, there were no twists and turns to keep you engaged. It was boringly watch a runaway train a lazy worker forget to secure.
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I love Tarantino films. I ADORE Tarantino films. But this one just didn't GO anywhere; I don't know where comparisons with Pulp Fiction came from but there's about 10% truth to that.
I'm not a huge DiCaprio fan to start with but I he did an OK job with a limited script. Pitt likewise; not much to work with. A lot of very pretty, very cool vignettes and stylistic flotsam and jetsam, but I never got a story I could sink my teeth into.
I don't know if Tarantino is trying to be more subtle with his storytelling, and taking his time with exposition, but this movie was a good 60 minutes too long. Music selection and casting top notch as usual, just wish there was a stronger narrative. 6/10.
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I was really excited for this, but I honestly can't get past the animation. It's so choppy and stiff and goes 1 frame per second at times.
I saw the first 2 episodes and I can't get over it. It just looks like a cheap rush job done on a computer as fast as they could with not much of any budget.
I know of the comic character and all. Great design for a character, but even in comics he was only popular for 5 minutes about 10 years ago.
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If i sit the keyboard, i could create a better scenario for sure bruh.
| 4
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I really loved 1st and 2nd season. Was so happy when 3rd season came out. BUT that Ani person is incredibly annoying in my opinion. She just randomly appears in 3rd season, she is narrowing and just annoying to listen to. The narrator should have been one (Clay tbh) from 1st or 2nd season. Not some new girl..
| 7
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What a great show until Netflix took the control.The first three seasons are very funny and entertaining but seasons four and five are just garbage. What the first seasons had was amazing, the great comedy the show had, the relations and it was simple. Seasons four and five didn't had that at all they thought something stupid will be funny like an ostrich at the apartment. First three seasons are great, funny and clever, seasons four and five just no.
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Action scenes are great, the problem is those have replaced actual plot. Series is very exhausting to watch simply because one is forcet to sit on nails all the time, wondering what kind of bunny Robinsons will pull out of the hat to save the day, multiple times in each episode. No plot, no intrigue, no goal for the team. Irl they would all collapse from exhaustion. Dr Smith has no purpose, and no qualities justifying feeding her. Science part is inconsistent. Special effects are amazing tho.
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Considering our day and age, it isn't surprising that most decent comedy on TV these days is dark, ironic, and satirical. Shows like Weeds, Californication, Shameless etc. are definitely not for the faint hearted despite their brilliance.
But I'm pleased to announce that Community manages to avoid a jaded worldview and succeeds at being genuinely funny. The dialogue is sharp and quick, the acting is top-notch, and everything is very colorful. The humor has wonderful range from childlike physical comedy to lightning fast witticism. You definitely get the feeling that everyone involved with this project is having a great time.
Other modern comedies that have attempted to be this cheerful have never quite been able to hit the spot between too much sugary sweetness (Glee) and a crippling emotional weight (Scrubs). Yet Community achieves a perfect balancing act of presenting unique characters who develop in believable ways, without killing the mood with teary scenes or a rampant lack of realism. Even at its most serious (which is rare) you can always expect a great pick-me-up joke just seconds away and this is extremely refreshing.
I highly recommend this show to everyone. Its a fantastic comedy that will not let you stop smiling!
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I really like both Matt Damon and Christian Bales earlier work. But this was just horrible. What a nightmare to watch.
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Let's see..... time travel, witches, daemons, vampires, familars. Addicting as heck! I want more and more!!! Great acting fascinating story line. Believable emotions conveyed. Medium paced. Hour show... but over faster then I realize, because it's so engrossing. Special effects are outstanding. Couldn't recommend enough!
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Even pubg has better plotting! Total rubbish! ... Bangladesh law enforcement is portrayed not only in a false way but also in a very wrong way!
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Even action films deserves a plot and to be semi believable. Complete and utter 💩
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Why is there only one rating here? Do you know why? It's because it just gives you a headache and is stressful to watch. Can you believe Mia acting like she's part of the family? She's not the eldest to indulge a 15-year-old kid, and in the end, he commits suicide. I really won't expect much because this is the reality, especially in America, where there are many spoiled brat children who lack attention. This starts from childhood when parents no longer discipline them and don't teach them the right lessons, just educate them. However, this movie is good, but it's just frustrating to watch because of Mia.
| 1
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The series was by no means perfect but built up a steady momentum over the run to its final episodes - where things fall more clearly into place in preparation of season 2. The 1st episodes are some of the weakest in the show series with more clunky dialogue elements and unnecessary exposition that didn't either assist the understanding of world building or that of the main characters but seemed to allude to elements of real world political trends that distracted from the big story. As the story progressed these distractions lessened and allowed a very good story to be progressed and told and an interesting world to be built through 'show not tell'. Definitely a good start over the series length, left you wanting more at the end and on the right trajectory for an even better 2nd series. 8.5 out of 10 for the 1st series.
| 6
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Can't they afford a steady cam?? It's Disney, right?
I can't watch more than ten minutes without having to stop for a bit.
Otherwise it's pretty engaging. Looking forward to seeing how the character grows and fits into the larger Marvel Universe.
| 7
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Uncut Gems is an extremely over-rated mess. Yes - it is true that Sandler did a decent job playing a very unlikeable character that was very different than any character he normally plays. The problem is the story is an annoying mess and so are all the characters. The story goes nowhere and is over-long. Everyone is annoying to hear. No one is likable. I could not give a damn about anyone in the show. The ending was surprising, but stupid. Not worth my two hours. Even if it was just killing time on an airplane.
| 5
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Iron Man 2 isn't as bad of a movie that people say it is, although it isn't great either. It is one of the weakest movies in the MCU, which was a surprise especially when Iron Man 1 was one of the best MCU movies.
Tony stark doesn't have the same motivations and doesn't care if people get hurt, which is completely out of character for him, since he started being a Superhero because he realized how many people his weapons were harming.
Not a good movie, watch it only if you really like Robert Downey Jr. Otherwise skip this movie.
| 6
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I was be able to attend the pre premiere of this movie and I have to say this movie was unexpectetly good and this comes from a non Barbie fan. Barbie is the role Robbie was clearly born to play. Ryan Gosling and Simu Liu were incredible too and actually the whole cast of this movie shines ! Barbie is a brilliantly executed, incredibly fun, brightly colored, completely logical feminist statement that should be remembered come awards season. Ultimately, Barbie is so many things: a stereotype, a toy, an idea; a vessel of imagination; a cultural relic. But in Gerwig's trusted hands, this is Barbie like you've never seen her before.
| 8
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My wife and I did not like this film. We have no idea where the rave reviews come from. Apart from being rather slow moving and tedious why repeat what other low scoring votes have said so succinctly. One thing we both agreed on was the music being inappropriate for this film and we both agreed that if the music had been more appropriate (no quantifying) we may have enjoyed it more. The jangling nervous pap made it a hard watch and what for ? This was not a space aliens / horror movie. Those multiple same scenes where a mountain is in the background and the music leads one to believe space aliens might appear any second. Gack.
| 3
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This film manages to set up tension nicely. The cinematography is solid and the score is on point. Stylistically, this film felt more similar to the two 'Conjuring' films than it did to the previous two 'Annabelle' films. This isn't just because of the presence of the Warren's, although they did help elevate the movie. It's because this film used the house, and the artifacts within, to great effect, I particularly liked that scene where the mirror shows you a little into the future, I thought it was a great scene and concept. The jump scares are quite effective. In terms of the acting, Wilson and Farmiga are great in their few scenes. I wish they'd played a bigger role here, but hopefully it shouldn't be too long till we see the Warrens again in their own movie. The main characters are the three girls, all of which I thought were decent and likable enough.
| 7
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If you find excitement about seeing Sandra Bullock rolling around in space panting for two hours, this is the movie for you! The main point of this movie was simply to show off how good CGI is nowadays. The CGI was in fact amazing to look at, which is why I gave it a 4. But it is a truly lacking movie besides that. There's not really much plot and the characters are the generic carbon-copy helpless female and George Clooney (yes George Clooney is his own category). That scene where she barks like a dog on the phone.....though touching to most, I found very embarrassing. I got what was happening in the scene....but...just no. I watched this back when it came out....and that one time had left a strong impression on me. This is one of the most overrated films on IMDb. "The Exorcist" has an 8 just like "Gravity". Now let me clarify this. In "The Exorcist" those two hours are filled with such classic scenes including (but not limited to) a girl peeing on the carpet, spider-walking down stairs, puking in a priest's face, "why you do this to me Demi?", and a priest getting hurled out a window and down the alley stairs. All "Gravity" has to offer in its two hours is (like I said before) Bullock rolling around and crying in space and hallucinations of George Clooney. What a waste of celluloid!
| 4
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"Modern Family" is a look at familial relations in the 21st century. The different branches of a family in the LA area go through all sorts of trials and tribulations but press on. To be certain, there are a lot of disagreements among the family members: the patriarch (Ed O'Neill) has trouble coming to grasp with his son's (Jesse Tyler Ferguson) homosexuality, the daughter (Julie Bowen) is less than pleased with her father's marriage to a feisty Colombian woman (Sofía Vergara), while the grandchildren have their own issues to deal with.
I just got through binge-watching the first season. I hope to see the rest of the show. The mockumentary-style filming gives it a feeling of extra realism; sometimes I felt as if I was spying on the whole Pritchett clan! But in the end, this is a clever show. I recommend it.
| 7
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Much too noisy and frenetic a film and walked out after the first 40 minutes.... Next day saw the remainder of the film trying to withhold my annoyance at the frenetic pace of the noisy dialogue.... Seems that Adam Sandler does not act the character but plays his own real self ..... Bottom line: I don't think much of the story and I am being kind in rating it a 4
| 4
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