Film & Second Breakfast Enthusiast
I just want to live in the Shire, is that too much to ask for?
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I had a pretty good time with this! Even though I've never seen any Star Trek films, it was still pretty entertaining. A stacked cast, funny liners, and impressive CGI and practical effects that hold up pretty well for 1999. The evil aliens reminded me of orcs if they were in space. Also, I really liked how the film showed an appreciation for fandoms.
You can not convince me that Tony Shalhoub's character has never been in space before cause he was way too chill
I thought it was a fitting choice to watch my first Kurosawa film on his birthday!
Although the first half of the movie was a bit too slow for my liking, the acting and cinematography really stand out. You can tell that Kurosawa was a very talented director just by the way he positions characters in a frame.
The second half was more interesting, but I wish there was a bit more action. I guess this is a good introduction to Kurosawa's filmography and Japanese cinema in general though. I hope that I'll enjoy his other films more!
This started out interesting, but lost its way for me. It felt too long and unfocused.
I did NOT realize how stacked this cast was until the opening credits names showed up. A slow burner with great performances and production design.