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Zateryannye (2024)
Zateryannye new film by Roman Karimov
Zateryannye new film by Roman Karimov. Not a bad story of a one-night road movie. 4 colleagues carry documents to Moscow through a provincial town. It may seem that Zateryannye will reveal the characters - no. There is just a set of scenes in this movie. Some of them are successful. Most of the scenes are puzzling, the dialogues are also terribly spelled out. In general, the main message of Zateryannye is that all 4 are unhappy in their own way. And we need to let go of what brings misfortune. But it's done so straightforwardly and indistentionally that by the middle of the film you understand the main plot twist. Closer to the final, he is shown literally in the forehead. The idea is not bad, the implementation is mediocre. The advantages include excellent camera work for a Russian film and a well-transmitted atmosphere of a provincial small town, without blackness.
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (2023)
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny is a story that the franchise can fall even lower
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny is a story that the franchise can fall even lower. It seems that the release of Kingdom of the Crystal Skull in 2008 should have made it clear that the franchise should be released. But Dial of Destiny proves that you can shoot even worse. There is nothing in this movie that everyone loves Indiana Jones for. Well, except for Harrison Ford, but he's already tired of all this. Evil Russian communists exchanged for Nazis. Only this time the Nazis are more like clowns. Action scenes in general don't look bad, but everything else is secondary. As well as the ending in general. Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny is an example of Disney's greed. An attempt to milk the franchise to the last coin. But from the outside, if you open the movie poster, everything looks great. Star cast, Harrison Fort and a new story.
The Crow (2024)
The Crow is a relaunch of the franchise that has already buried it
The Crow is a relaunch of the franchise that has already buried it. The Crow is probably the worst movie of 2024. There is literally nothing from the original franchise. A love story of 2 measurements, which was not revealed in any way. But the whole plot is based on the fact that this is a suddenly unreal love story that death cannot destroy. The main antagonist, who in general causes only laughter and tears. The final scene of the climax battle that lasts 30 seconds only confirms the words about the main character and antagonist. Mediocre action scenes from zero movies. The absence of neo-noir is the main mistake. The first half of the film is likely to force most viewers to leave the session or turn off the viewing. The only not bad moment is the action scene in the theater. The Crow causes pain and disappointment.
The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare (2024)
Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare is a secondary film by Guy Ritchie
Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare is a secondary film by Guy Ritchie. We can say that this is an attempt to shoot Inglourious Basterds from Guy Ritchie. Only here it's even worse with the plot and motivation of the characters, there is no clear antagonist, there is no beautiful and pathetic finale. In general, Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare is a mediocre film if removed from its title, the fact that this is a new film by Guy Ritchie and that the main role is played by Henry Cavill. Henry Cavill is the only one who tries and tries, but there is too little on the screen. A film in which everything comes down to some kind of sur, it is impossible to take it seriously. As in general and the same Inglourious Basterds. But there is almost nothing to laugh about in the Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare. You can watch it once, but you will forget about the movie the next day.
Oldeuboi (2003)
Oldeuboi is a classic of both Korean cinema and all Asian cinema
Oldeuboi is a classic of both Korean cinema and all Asian cinema. An example of a movie that has not aged in more than 20 years. It's still relevant. Moderately cruel, with a well-built plot that does not subside for 2 hours. With an excellent open ending and a plot twist that works. Oldeuboi tells a rather simple story, visually the film is not able to surprise much, the budget is 3 million dollars. The question arises, how can Oldeuboi surprise? And the fact that this is literally one of the best revenge movies. Watching this movie, you get the feeling that you are watching "Kill Bill" by Tarantino, they are very similar in their meaning of revenge. Only in Oldeuboi revenge is shown through the strongest pain.
The Thing (2011)
The Thing 2011 is a good example of how to make a decent prequel
The Thing 2011 is a good example of how to make a decent prequel. A prequel that is partly a remake. In terms of plot and structure, the film is not much different from Carpenter's original. Of course, if you compare movies head-on, the prequel has more than one advantage. It is important to watch The Thing either before the original or with a long time delay. Watching these movies one after another is almost pointless, these are very similar movies. The 2011 version just tries to repeat most of the scenes in the modern entourage. And this can't be called a big minus, after all, it's not a bad horror, the idea with mimicry is not so popular in horror movies. The film can definitely be recommended for viewing to both fans of the genre and fans of Carpenter's original masterpiece.
Trap (2024)
Trap can be attributed in general to the successful films of M. Night Shyamalan
Trap can be attributed in general to the successful films of M. Night Shyamalan. The plot of the film is divided into 2 parts. And the first part turned out well, it's a good thriller. The movie keeps you in suspense. In general, you believe what's happening on the screen, everything looks mostly realistic. But unfortunately, then comes the 2nd part of the movie. And the whole atmosphere of the film is falling apart. Trap slides into some kind of sur. On the one hand, it would be extremely difficult to shoot the whole film as part of one concert, on the other hand, all the tension disappears as soon as the main characters leave the concert. And the actions and strength of the main character of the singer are not very real at all. You stop believing in it. Maybe Shyamalan wanted to show Cooper's character from the other side. But it turned out extremely badly.
Longlegs (2024)
Longlegs evokes double feelings
Longlegs evokes double feelings. On the one hand, this film was not positioned correctly before the release - it is not a frightening horror, as critics wrote. And you can't compare Longlegs with the great The Silence of the Lambs, which I saw in the reviews. On the other hand, Longlegs is not a bad thriller, which generally keeps you in suspense throughout the film and the main plot twist works. The way Nicholas Cage played his role can be ambiguous. It seems that he plays the main role, but the whole movie is literally based on the surprisingly good performance of Maika Monroe. The finale is open and literally looping the beginning of the film and its end. Well, the main thing throughout the movie I had some parallel comparisons of Longlegs for some reason with Alan Wake 2. Although there is little in common here at all)
The Number 23 (2007)
The Number 23 is an unusual thriller with an element of mysticism
The Number 23 is an unusual thriller with an element of mysticism. First of all, the role of Jim Carrey is surprising, he is usually associated with comedy projects. Secondly, the film is completely based on a mystical story. And she even holds the attention of the first half of the film. And then you realize that the movie has nothing more to offer you. And it literally starts to fall apart. All coincidences are pulled by the ears. The movie ceases to surprise, you watch it more on inertia to find out what the finale will be. Well, the main plot twist doesn't surprise at all. A secondary thriller that almost doesn't keep you in suspense. Can be recommended only to fans of mysticism and Jim Carrey's acting. By the way, his work as an actor is not the best.
Alien: Romulus (2024)
Alien: Romulus is finally a normal movie in the franchise
Alien: Romulus is finally a normal movie in the franchise. As soon as Ridley Scott let go of his child, a normal movie immediately appeared. Alien: Romulus is just a normal Sci-Fi horror. It clearly shouldn't be put on a par with the first 2 films, but with all the subsequent ones. First of all, there is not much stupidity here, even the main stupid actions of the main characters tried to explain - they are children. Strangers, or rather strangers here are more like strangers from part 2. In general, Alien: Romulus catches the thought that this is some kind of symbiosis of the first and second parts. There's a little bit of everything here. Well, I liked the final part of the movie, especially the appearance of a new alien. It looks fresh for a franchise. I'm glad that Alien: Romulus brought the series out of a steep fall. Good movie.
Black Sea (2014)
The Black Sea is a rare film in which both English and Russian actors starred at the same time
The Black Sea is a rare film in which both English and Russian actors starred at the same time. Of course, it was the right move, the actors perfectly convey their culture, if it's not about Russians. It wasn't without cranberries. And of course, most of the film is based on the duet of Jude Law and Konstantin Khabensky. And given that the second one is leaked on the plot literally in the first half of the film, it's disappointing. The film is not a bad chamber thriller, it keeps in suspense all the time. Not a bad ending. All fans of chamber thriller films can be recommended to watch, especially to Khabensky's work.
Battleship (2012)
Battleship is an example of how you can create a good action movie without having any plot
Battleship is an example of how you can create a good action movie without having any plot. A classic plot about an alien invasion, not the most star cast and a very fresh predictable plot. And it's all served together with well-staged action scenes. There's literally only action here. Of course, here the absurdity is elevated to the absolute, the battleship museum suddenly still knows how to swim and even shoot. But how cool it looks and most importantly fresh. A movie for one evening, you'll forget the next day. And surprisingly, Rihanna saw in the film, I didn't expect that she was also an actress.
Igra na vyzhivanie (2020)
Igra na vyzhivanie is a good Russian series
Igra na vyzhivanie is a good Russian series. The Russian analogue of Lost to some extent. But unfortunately, the writers had enough fuse only for the first season. The second season is not exciting in any way, it is shorter and more boring. And most importantly, he almost does not answer the open questions of the first season. The first season can be recommended to everyone, the first 5-6 episodes will definitely be exciting. The cast is not the most stellar, but the actors cope well with their tasks. The main problem of Igra na vyzhivanie is that the script of the second season is not thought out. He had to answer all the questions, and he just ignores them. And the finale of season 2 in general causes only a cringe. In season 3, there is no faith at all.
3 Body Problem (2024)
3 Body Problem is one of the best Sci-Fi series in 2024 and in general from Netflix
3 Body Problem is one of the best Sci-Fi series in 2024 and in general from Netflix. I'm not familiar with the original source of the book, I haven't watched Chinese film adaptations that were published before. Perhaps 3 Body Problem has another agenda from Netflix. But in general, the first season was successful. The series looks great, CGI is normal. The plot, especially the first 3-4 episodes, keeps in suspense. The plot is of course open and the last series is disappointing. But this is the first Netflix series in a long time that is pleasant to watch. I hope for season 2, which will already be with the new cast in the new time interval.
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002)
The sequel as well as the book has turned out excellent
The sequel as well as the book has turned out excellent. At last that in the 2nd movie more attention was paid to the main antagonist. The truth here Tom Redll looks too romaticized, than in the latest books and movies of the saga. The 2nd part very much of a campaign on the first, it is the last "children's" part. The only thing that it became much better - dynamics of successions of events has considerably accelerated. The first part nevertheless was too linear and short (I mean only the movie), and the introduction tightened. In general, the second part has successfully developed the ideas of the original, we can say it is a successful sequel in everything.
Totally Killer (2023)
Totally Kille is a mediocre youth comedy slasher
Totally Kille is a mediocre youth comedy slasher. Everything is so bad here that it's even good. A mediocre cast and a delusional plot, also with time travel (do not wait for something logical and clear). Totally Kille is difficult to attribute to B-movie, it's just not a serious movie. The film is a parody of such films. I watched it a few weeks ago and I can't really remember anything from the movie. He's mediocre. But there are a couple of funny dialogues within the genre of teenage comedies. There is a mistake in the credits in the first minute, where the years between events can't even be counted correctly. In general, everything that modern young people love.
Dead Calm (1989)
Dead Calm is a great chamber thriller
Dead Calm is a great chamber thriller. 3 heroes, 2 boats and one stupid dog. Dead Calm is a clear indicator that a good thriller is the right actors and the circumstances of the plot. 1.5 hours of tension, the suspense does not disappear until the final credits. Excellent acting by Nicole Kidman and Sam Neill. Even more amazing how well the antagonist William Zane played his role, after 15-20 years I did not see him in decent films. Dead Calm perfectly contrasts between the tranquility of the couple and the horror that the named guest brings to the yacht. The open final is a little surprising with its understatement, given that there was no sequel, and it is not needed as such.
The Temp (1993)
The Temp is an American thriller that surprisingly keeps you in suspense
The Temp is an American thriller that surprisingly keeps you in suspense. At first, The Temp seems to be a classic American film of the early 90s, in which at best you will see a light cleansing drama. Then the viewer begins to realize that The Temp is a real thriller, because it keeps you in suspense and you don't know what to expect next. And at the end of the film, it logically completes the gradually increasing level of suspense. And it turns out to be a great thriller in general, although at first it doesn't seem so at all. Yes, the ending with a happy ending is a little annoying. A good cast for the early 90s. If the first 15-20 minutes seems that the movie is boring, he should give him a little time and you will get what you love trippers for.
Phantoms (1998)
Phantoms is a classic B-movie thriller
Phantoms is a classic B-movie thriller. Phantoms holds the viewer only the first third of the film, after it becomes clear what is happening, the film starts to give up a lot. The plot here is simple. The cast is not bad, Peter O'Toole starred and not yet star Ben Affleck. If the film had not been based on a literary source, I'm sure it would have been worse. That's what you can't say is that Phantoms is a horror movie. It doesn't scare at all. And you can't call it a thriller, there is no suspense most of the timekeeping, except for the first third of the film. Phantoms can be watched once and forgotten, it's an ordinary passing thriller.
Oppenheimer (2023)
Oppenheimer is simply the best film of 2023 and one of Nolan's best works
Oppenheimer is simply the best film of 2023 and one of Nolan's best works. This is one of the best biographies. Oppenheimer keeps the whole movie in suspense, not being a thriller. Great cast, amazing work of the operators. Oppenheimer takes 3 hours, but you watch the movie without stopping. This is the best work of Cillian Murphy, this is the best film biography that American cinema shot, this is one of the most unusual ways to tell the biography of a person in the film leading 3 parallel storylines. Oppenheimer is clearly not a movie for everyone and many will just find it boring. There's no action here, and most of the movie is dialogue. Also, the culmination of the film here is not the very fact of the creation of nuclear weapons by Openheimer, which was clearly expected by most viewers. But thanks to Nolan that there are also directors who are able to shoot at this level not for a wide range of viewers. I can't imagine how Oppenheimer can be compared to Barbie.
Deep Rising (1998)
Deep Rising B-movie pseudo horror
Deep Rising B-movie pseudo horror. Of course, there is no horror here, the movie is not scary at all. Deep Rising is mediocre in everything, except that the main disaster on the ship occurred outside the main action of the film. Deep Rising is literally framed by the clichés of its genre. There is no good cast here so that you can somehow pull out a movie. Deep Rising is just a movie for the evening for an unpretentious viewer. In general, the action is performed at a normal level, there are not badly staged scenes. This is the only bright side of the film. The next day you'll forget it. It can only be recommended to fans of the genre.
Phantom (2013)
Phantom is a B-movie about Soviet submariners consisting entirely of "cranberry"
Phantom is a B-movie about Soviet submariners consisting entirely of "cranberry". There is less in common with the Sovestit submarine fleet here than in other films accepted to be called "cranberries". If you abstract from this, Phantom is an ordinary chamber thriller. There is not a bad cast, it is not usual to see David Duchovny as an antagonist at least. Phantom doesn't keep you in suspense, even though the movie tries to do it in some scenes. And it seems that everything is not so badly filmed, and the actors are good, but Phantom is a terribly boring movie. I don't want to recommend it to anyone, only as a remedy for insomnia. Phantom is a bad thriller, a bad camera movie. A bad movie even about "Russian cranberries." It's amazing how Ed Harris starred in all this.
The Killer (2023)
The Killer Fincher's first thriller in almost 10 years
The Killer Fincher's first thriller in almost 10 years. Expectations were high, Fincher is one of the best still filming directors in the thriller genre. The first 10-20 minutes of viewing just don't notice the trick and watch The Killer further, waiting for the development. But it's an illusion. The Killer is an ordinary passing thriller, it does not surprise and does not keep in suspense as if he tried to pull the film from the bottom of Michael Fassbender with his magnificent acting. I don't see anything in The Killer, after which you can immediately say - it's Fincher. There may be problems in high expectations. If The Killer were an ordinary thriller, it would look different without expectations. Perhaps The Killer was filmed not for the audience, but to fulfill the director's desire to film the comic of the same name.
Haunted Mansion (2023)
Haunted Mansion is a typical movie from modern Disney
Haunted Mansion is a typical movie from modern Disney. There is a good cast, there is not a bad CGI. But everything else is either mediocre or terrible. In the first Haunted Mansion film for the younger age category, the film is not just made for children. There's no message or idea in it. Can we say that about Disney's gold projects? Which are relevant at any age. Haunted Mansion has nothing to surprise, it's a purely commercial project. I didn't watch the first film adaptation of 2003, but I'm sure it turned out better. Haunted Mansion is a vivid example of Disney's complete creative impotence. A check-in movie that no one wants to watch, I turned it on only for the sake of the cast. That's the only plus of the movie.
RoboCop (1987)
RoboCop is quite a famous Sci-Fi action movie from the late 80s
RoboCop is quite a famous Sci-Fi action movie from the late 80s. And although almost everyone heard about it, not everyone watched it. My generation, born in the late 90s, mostly missed it. The release of the game of the same name in 2023 raised interest in the film franchise again. RoboCop is a classic 80s action movie, Paul Verhoeven's style is immediately visible. Now the future looks futuristic rather caricatured. The film even tries to reveal the topics of cyberpunk. But for the most part, RoboCop is mediocre action scenes, maybe in the 80s it was technological, but now the film just does not pass the test of time. There is no such plot in the film, it literally fits in a couple of lines. RoboCop certainly has a great influence on Sci-Fi cinema, it is one of the most recognizable images in cinema. But just as the RoboCop movie remained in its time, you can only recommend watching it to fans of the genre.