It has so much potential to be something completely different to what has come before but, for me, it missed the mark. It felt like it could have been some kind of horror, espionage mix. Definitely a missed opportunity.
The Red Hulk sequence was the best sequence, felt genuine peril when he’s jumping/chasing after Sam Wilson. Like the subtleties of Red Hulks skin singeing his clothes and petals to show the difference in powers compared to Hulk.
Anthony Mackie does…
I honestly don’t know where to begin. There’s so much to talk about and we’d be here for ages if I did.
Robert Eggers has directed such wonderful version of Nosferatu, clearly making it in his own vision whilst giving nods to what came before in a classy way. Shots are crafted to flow into one another, and many of them are gorgeously presented. Something we have come to associate with his films. It really is a film where beauty…
Apparently this was meant to be a straight to Hulu release. Thank god it wasn't!
I really enjoyed this new installment in the Alien world, and Fede Álvarez was the perfect director at the helm.
Making the Face Hugger central to the film, whilst not sidelining the Xenomorphs worked really well. Even little moments like the sounds of the ship booting up at the beginning gave me original Alien film feelings and set the tone early on.
The last act…
Went in with high hopes and came out with more. This surpassed my expectations in more ways than one. I'm still thinking about it the day after and will be for a few more days.
I don't think a film has made me feel on edge for the entirety of my viewing like this one had. The portrayal of Longlegs too was masterful, not just in Nicolas Cage’s acting (I don't think more needs to be said about how great…
