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Nope (2022)
A Bounty Of Thrills
Impeccably written & directed by Peele, it offers fresh takes on familiar setups & tropes, resulting in a bounty of thrills, surprises, & fun. Excellent performances all around, along with top notch effects, music, sound, & editing. #nitrosMovieChallenge.
Thor: Love and Thunder (2022)
(Barely) Above Average
Powerful themes, strong performances, & robust laughs do the heavy lifting in yet another (barely) above average Phase 4 MCU entry, brought down by the too-common uninspired fight sequences & weak post-credit scenes. #nitrosMovieChallenge.
Top Gun: Maverick (2022)
More... Remake Than... Sequel
More of a remake than a sequel due to its (painfully obvious) recycled plot structure, this crowd-pleaser soars above the original due to its jaw-dropping aerial footage & better executed action - and romantic - subplots. #nitrosMovieChallenge.
The Whole Truth (2016)
Fumbles... Muddies...
Evoking a mid-90s TV movie in scale & presentation, it fumbles its attempt at moody noir with a dull voiceover, muddies its narrative waters with a haphazard flashback structure, & chooses the wrong character as its lead. #nitrosMovieChallenge.
Lucy and Desi (2022)
Engaging & Endearing
Engaging & endearing, this well-paced doc is the tale of two of television's most influential pioneers while being a genuine love story at its core. As familiar as the subjects are, there's still plenty here to learn & enjoy. #nitrosMovieChallenge.
Firestarter (2022)
Disappointingly Bland
While this latest adaptation of the King novel features a captivating performance from its young lead, it also includes a horribly miscast Efron, a laughably "mustache-twirling" Reuben, and a disappointingly bland script. #nitrosMovieChallenge.
Beastie Boys Story (2020)
Heartfelt & Humourous
Heartfelt & humourous account - told in a "live" theatre setting - is both a warm & loving tribute to its one fallen member, as well as a revelatory history of a groundbreaking band, yet still feels somewhat incomplete. #nitrosMovieChallenge.
Class Action Park (2020)
Impeccably Structured & Hilarious
Impeccably structured & hilarious doc, loaded with colourful personalities & jaw-droppingly unfiltered recollections - especially those from Chris Gethard - makes a sobering & well-earned shift into tragedy near the end. #nitrosMovieChallenge.
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022)
Attempts Too Much, Succeeds Too Little
At its best when Raimi is allowed to do his thing, the overstuffed script attempts too much, succeeds too little, & ends up the cinematic equivalent of junk food - little more than empty calories. #nitrosMovieChallenge.
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent (2022)
Hilarious Meta-Delight
While the movie's plot is both unoriginal & predictable, Cage's unwavering commitment to self-parody, along with Pascal's charm & the duo's undeniable chemistry, makes this a hilarious meta-delight. #nitrosMovieChallenge.
Death on the Nile (2022)
Seemingly Made On Valium
Seemingly made on valium, I'm not sure which is worse: the useless bookends, the inert pacing, the inane establishers, the sub-par CG, the unmotivated camera moves, the goofy accents, or the prolonged start to the mystery. #nitrosMovieChallenge.
Turning Red (2022)
Sweet, Energetic, & Relatable
Steeped in Canadiana, this sweet, energetic, & relatable Pixar fantasy serves up a tasty dish of family fun while exploring complex issues related to the anxiety of puberty & its affect on relationships with family & friends. #nitrosMovieChallenge.
Speaking of Sex (2001)
Feeble Attempt
Feeble attempt at what should've been a screwball farce, this AB-shot flat comedy is the result of a decent script meeting the wrong director. Walters & Mohr are good, but I really wanted the movie that Spader was acting in. #nitrosMovieChallenge.
Leviathan (1989)
By-The-Numbers
Good chemistry among the ensemble cast, plus some fun creature effects from Winston, help buoy this by-the-numbers, over-lit flick plagued with poor pacing & lousy editing. The last ten minutes are equally ridiculous & hilarious. #nitrosMovieChallenge.
Class (1983)
Sincere... Endearing
While elements of the plot & dialogue haven't aged well, much of the comedy & drama surrounding McCarthy & Lowe's friendship, as well as McCarthy & Bisset's romance, feels sincere, credible, & even endearing. Many familiar faces here. #nitrosMovieChallenge.
Hospital Massacre (1981)
Laughably Obtuse
As a legit slasher from the genre's heyday, this laughably obtuse "horror" fails in every way: script, direction, camera, acting, music, etc.. Might make for some deliciously campy fun on a "bad movie night". #nitrosMovieChallenge.
I Am Divine (2013)
Heartfelt... Sincere... Engaging
Heartfelt & sincere portrait of a performer who was the personification of "larger than life". Fills in a lot of gaps for those who weren't aware of any "non-Waters" efforts. Not many surprises, but engaging nonetheless. #nitrosMovieChallenge.
Countdown (2019)
Bland, Simplistic
Segura's tech geek character - one of the few highlights in this otherwise bland, simplistic, PG-style "horror" - crystallized my thoughts eloquently when he said (referring to the titular app): "Great idea, horrible execution.". #nitrosMovieChallenge.
Deep Water (2022)
Typical Lyne
Morally devoid one-percenters as characters in a pulpy airplane/beach read or R-rated Lifetime movie with a typical Lyne sheen rarely went where I was expecting, but misses more than it hits. BTW: I was rooting for Affleck #iykyk #nitrosMovieChallenge.
The Long Riders (1980)
Gritty... Incredible Stunts
Gritty 70s take on the ensemble Western features top tier casting, a flawless score, & incredible stunts from both man AND horse. Hill knows when to speed up & when to slow down, but the structure still feels a little off. #nitrosMovieChallenge.
Miracle Mile (1988)
Stylistically Unique
Stylistically unique examination of a concentrated cross-section of humanity's real-time reaction to the (potential?) prologue to the apocalypse. Swings effortlessly from quirky to grounded, sweet to severe, & hopeful to bleak. #nitrosMovieChallenge.
Amityville 3-D (1983)
Paper-Thin Premise
Paper-thin premise shifts the story's potential from subversively interesting to disappointingly average. Fun practical effects are overshadowed by a heavy reliance on familiar tropes & too many over-the-top acting choices. #nitrosMovieChallenge.
Johnny Be Good (1988)
The Music Video... Tells A Better Story
The music video for the Judas Priest cover of the title song tells a better story than the film itself. A funny comedy (with integrity) could be made about the college recruitment of a high school athlete, but this ain't it. #nitrosMovieChallenge.
Auto Focus (2002)
Sharp Filmmaking Style
Sharp filmmaking style skillfully mimics Crane's descent from bland to manic, but the performances, though competent, feel restrained & dulled. Bleak ending falls a little flat - it doesn't conclude so much as it just... stops. #nitrosMovieChallenge.
Underwater (2020)
Tense Thrill Ride
Stewart is a surprisingly effective hero in this tense thrill ride that peters out towards the end. Lens choices & sound effects perfectly convey unnerving claustrophobia & abject terror. Script should've dumped the narration. #nitrosMovieChallenge.