Reviews

I recently rewatched the original and I thought I would give this a try; I was never really interested in it but the ratings seemed ok. It really wasn't worth it as it's merely a pale copy of the first one to try and milk the franchise. Everything that was over the top in the first one to give it its unique style just feels like a parody here: ridiculously grandiose speeches, cheesy acting delivery, color saturation, overuse of CGI, etc. I give it some props for some of the fighting scenes that are well executed and would have fit well in the first movie. But other than that I found myself bored most of the time. You can skip it.

I found Alien: Romulus to be in line with Prometheus and Alien: Covenant, nothing more, nothing less. It has all the good, familiar elements of an Alien movie even if it has many of the flaws of modern movies in general, especially if you compare it to the original Alien movie for example. The directing and pacing are very decent for the rather simple plot (as should be the case for an Alien movie), and the actors are doing a good job even if these are not out-of-this-world performances. But if you like the 2 previous movies you will mostly likely like this one as well, so I would recommend it.

I am a very long time comic book fan so I am 200% the target audience for this movie, which makes it hard for me to review this objectively. If this had been the very first Deadpool movie, I would have given it the 10/10 rating I only reserve for movies that cause a strong emotional reaction even if it's not objectively good. But we've had a couple of Deadpool movies already and I knew what we were getting. That said, it is excellent on all points for what it's trying to be and to do; definitely the culmination of everything they set out to be when they made the first Deadpool. Absolute fan service and I'm here for it; and even casual superhero enthusiasts should enjoy it!

I don't care much for horror/scary movies but the high ratings for this one intrigued me. And I must admit it was pretty good! I am not sure I agree with most reviewers saying the second half is less good than the first, I think it does maintain the same quality level throughout, personally. It keeps your attention and does deliver a fairly satisfying conclusion in line with what the movie is about. Sure there might be some plot holes, inconsistencies, and a need to keep a strong suspension of disbelief but in my opinion that is very often the case for this genre so it shouldn't come as a surprise. All in all, entertaining.

I like Anna Kendrick in general and was excited about her directorial debut. One of the issues is I didn't know this was from real life events. So I was waiting for the movie "to start" as it felt like a very slow to start movie from beginning to end, with "the big thing" never really happening. But there is only so much dramatization they could do from a real life story I guess. Overall it's well acted and directed, but I still feel they could have written it in a way that made it a bit more gripping.

Mostly though my disappointment is due to the fact that, not knowing it was a real story, I thought it would go in a totally different direction once it reached the dating show part. Like she somehow would be made aware one of the dudes is a serial killer and through witty questions make him out himself; in fact I wish that had been most of the movie, sort of like a psychological thriller Slumdog Millionaire meets the finale of A Few Good Men. And in my head that sounds like a really cool movie I'd love to watch. Unfortunately with that in mind, this one ended up a bit of a less exciting ride for me.

I never got to watch it again after seeing it in theaters when it came out, and I remember loving it. I can see why it might not be everyone's cup of tea but there are so many iconic things about this movie for a reason. They knew exactly what they set out to be: a theatrical reproduction of a graphic novel, and they masterfully succeeded. Of course it's not historically accurate, there is no elaborate plot, and it's stylish to the point of parody at times. But that is exactly what this spectacle wanted to be, no more, no less. And 18 years later I found it as visually delightful as I did when I first saw it. Highly recommended (to the right audience).

I was curious about the unusually high rating for that type of movie and now I understand why, even if personally I didn't think it was that exceptional. But I get why a lot of people can have a very strong positive reaction considering the topic if you factor in the fact that it is also very well done. It's touching without being sappy, funny without being overly comedic, and overall very well acted. Now my personal reason why I don't give it a higher score is that it does follow the classic formula of similar movies, and it's extremely predictable. That being said, you can still definitely enjoy the ride!

I watched it many times when it came out in the 90s and I loved it so I wanted to check if it still held up 25 years later. And I am pleased to realize that it really does. This is Tarantino in its purest form and though I may personally like Kill Bill Vol.1 better I have to admit that overall Pulp Fiction is a superior movie. Which is surprising because in essence, it is a movie about nothing (or at the very least, not much). But the captivating "Tarantinesque" dialogues, the impeccable acting, the flawless directing, and now iconic soundtrack just all come together in perfect harmony to create this gem of a movie that more than stands the test of time. Highly recommended for the new generations to discover!

I went in knowing nothing and I think it's better if you do so. But it's also difficult to get past the very slow set up. The first 1/4 of the movie, nothing is happening and it feels pretty boring.... and while stuff starts happening at that point, it's only halfway through that the movie really becomes interesting. But when it does, it's so worth it. I understand the build up is essential and necessary for the rest of the movie to work but I still think they could have done it with a better pacing; and if they had managed that, I would probably give this movie an 8/10. And for a movie with no big name actors, they are all doing a great job. Highly recommended!

I went in knowing nothing and maybe it helped me appreciate it more as I had no expectations. It's quite original, well written, and the actors may not be big names but they're all doing a convincing job considering the premise. I personally liked the directing and editing choices as well, which fit the characters and this being a product of our time, but I can see why it could be polarizing to some people who might be irritated with the whole younger millennial vibe. While I think it will keep most people guessing until the end with all the twists, if you've watched a lot of similar movies you might be able to guess most of what is going to happen; but that should not prevent you from enjoying the crazy, delightfully confusing ride!

I'm watch a lot of movies and I don't know if that earns me the title of cinephile. But even if it does, I'm more like your everyday guy who just likes movies, and definitely not a scholar of the genre. So I understand there are a lot of movies that are pieces of art and exercises in style, that are meant for a refined audience who can understand and appreciate that; but I am fully aware that's not me. All that to say that I can tell they are doing something like that with this movie and I know the right audience should appreciate it, even I can see it. But if you're a commoner like me, just skip it and use those 3 hours to watch 2 other movies instead.

I'm always happy when I come across a romcom I haven't seen yet, and even though I was a bit skeptical at first considering the unoriginal premise (time travel / groundhog day) I am glad I gave it a go as they managed to make it feel fresh. If you're a fan of the genre like I am, it is a bit predictable but it's well written and the actors are doing a fairly good job at selling the story so you can still enjoy the ride. There is really not much more to say about this movie: it knows exactly what it set out to be and sticks to it throughout. Nothing more, nothing less. Just a good piece of entertainment, which I recommend.

I'm just going to repeat what others have already gone over in details: the promotion team for this movie are great at their job for creating a whole lot of hype for it. Unfortunately, the final product is definitely not what was promised as some kind of horror masterpiece with Nicholas Cage in a career defining role (or re-defining in his case). That being said, it's still a pretty well done, chilling horror/mystery movie, with good writing and directing, and fairly decent acting from all, including Nic Cage. Is it memorable? No. But is it enough to make a good movie night with your favorite choice of beverage? Absolutely.

I really enjoyed this, even if some of the scenes and characters' decisions rubbed me the wrong way (but that's a me problem). I do think the story is pretty basic and there is not much of a "plot" per se, but it's very well written and directed. Mostly though, I think every single cast member absolutely nailed their role and are doing a fantastic job (I was surprised by how convincing Tina Fey was in a much more serious role than she is used to). And not only do they do a great job individually but they have undeniable chemistry between them, and it shows in the final product. All in all, I strongly recommend this family drama/comedy!

This movie has been on my list for a long time, especially since in certain circles it seems to have reached a bit of a cult status in recent years. And I think because of that my expectations were a bit skewed. First of all, I always heard how shocking it is and I assumed that it was referring to ultraviolent visuals, which is not necessarily the case. And while the script is somewhat original, it also doesn't always make a lot of sense if you think about it a little too long. That being said, it is very well directed, and for the most part, acting is on point (you need to be ok with the typical Asian cinema "overacting" at times). Overall not a bad movie, but not the masterpiece I was expecting.

Let me start by saying that if you don't know City Hunter and/or are not a fan, this is definitely more of a 6/10, 7 at best. However I grew up reading the manga and watching the anime and I'm a superfan, so it's with that in mind that I am giving it a 9/10. I absolutely loved this adaptation (never been a fan of the Jackie Chan version and I refuse to even entertain the idea of watching that weird French one). I was impressed by how close to the original material this was, while still making it feel "real"; I only learned after the fact that the script was written by none other than the original mangaka Tsukasa Hojo, which makes a ton of sense. So for the general public: you need a healthy amount of suspension of disbelief and be ok with the typical Japanese "overacting" to even mildly enjoy this. For the long time fans, watch it right now!

I only saw this once when it came out and gave it a 7/10 but never wrote a review so I'm fixing this. I will stick to the 7 as I think it is still a great continuation of the then-reboot of the X-Men franchise. It is however not as good as the previous one, which at the time of this review is still the best X-Men movie to date in my opinion. In essence, it is on par with the fist one (First Class) and if you liked one you will like the other. There are also plenty of references for the comic books fans (like me) and overall that is a pretty enjoyable superhero flick, even if by now even the superfans like me are feeling the superhero genre fatigue.

I only hear about this movie recently from a couple of different sources coincidentally. And from what I heard, I thought this would be a lot darker and much more of a "mystery thriller" that keeps you guessing until the end. It kinda does that but the whole question of who did what is definitely not the main point of the movie. This is more of a family story revolving around a young girl, and the atmosphere is more bleak than dark and mysterious. Not to say that all of this is bad, but it's not what I expected and not necessarily my type of movie. That being said, it's very well written, directed, and acted.

Like many other reviewers, I do think the first one was a bit more polished. I also think it benefitted from the novelty aspect, which helped make it feel more original and fresh. That said, I think this is still very well done, with a layered script that can be appreciated in a very different way by both younger kids and adults alike. Voice acting is on point, animation is stellar, and it has equal parts heart and humor. And yes, while it's true that it never really reaches the same emotional level the first one did it's still very good and I do recommend it, especially watching it as a family!

I don't know how I missed that when it came out back in 2018 but thanks, random clip posted on Instagram for putting it on my radar! Also this is one of those times when I wish you could give half starts because this is definitely more than 7/10, even if not quite an 8. It's pretty original, well acted, and quite funny; I've had more than a few genuine laughs throughout. But of course like with pretty much every movie in this genre you need a healthy amount of suspension of disbelief to just go along for the ride and appreciate it for what it is. If you're in though, I do recommend it as it is highly entertaining!

So it seems like I'm one of the few people who think the previous one was a great film to revive the franchise. But honestly I stand by it, and I thought they would just miserably fail if they tried to make more movies to milk that cash cow. So I went in skeptical and while I think (again, against popular opinion apparently) that it's not as great as the last one, it's still very entertaining. Sure it becomes a little predictable and the whole thing seems to be losing a bit of steam but I did enjoy it for what it is and if you don't overthink it too much, you'll probably have a good time as well.

I'm surprised I didn't write a review when I first saw in theaters. I must admit that I wasn't necessarily looking forward to it back then because 1. Every previous movie had been worse than the precedent, and 2. I don't like prequels in general. But I was very gladly surprised by how well done and fun they managed to make this movie. As a lifelong X-Men comic book fan I was also very happy they tried to stay close to the original material, maybe more so than with previous movies. In hindsight though, it's clear that they were perfectly setting up the next movie, Days of Future Past, which I still think is the pinnacle X-Men movies; so for that if nothing else, I strongly recommend First Class.

So this is definitely not a great work of art, and it's full of things that don't quite make sense if you look a them a little too closely. But you know what, that's not the point. I remember seeing it when it first came out and being puzzled that it basically bombed. After rewatching it now, I still think it's a good piece of entertainment. Sure it didn't necessarily need Christian Bale and Matthew McConaughey's talent but that's a nice cherry on top. Special effects still hold up pretty well 22 years later and if you just feel like an easy watch for a popcorn night, you could do a lot worse than this.

I grew up watching these movies so I do have fond memories of them. It had been well over 20 years since I had watched this one and I decided to watch the whole series before giving the new one that just came out a try. There are definitely many things about this movie that I may dislike if it had been made today; however most of them are acceptable considering when it was made. If you take it as a product of the 80s, then it's pretty great and holds up fairly well. Some fun action, decent jokes, and good chemistry between the actors really help making the whole thing go down smoothly. I think even the newer generation would get a kick out of it.

I do like a good action rom com and they aren't that many so it's always a nice surprise when I think I've seen them all but I hear about one I missed. As many other reviewers have pointed out, you need to fully accept the silliness of it all to appreciate it. The premise is really pushing the limits of what we're ready to believe for the sake of comedy. But if you manage to do so, it's a pretty fun watch overall. Action scenes are pretty well done and the actors are all doing a great job at selling this for what it is. I had a couple of good genuine laughs here and there, which is as good as it gets for this type of movie. At the end of the day, don't try and take it too seriously and you'll have a good time.