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(8/10)
Really really enjoyed it! Quite romantic
(8/10)
Really really enjoyed it! Quite romantic
What film did you watch last night?
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Not technically a movie, but I watched 'RoboDoc' on Amazon prime which is almost 5 hours long (4 episodes) past night and finished it this morning.
Really recommended if you are a fan of RoboCop.
Really recommended if you are a fan of RoboCop.
I can't ever say GBII is bad. Its fun and decent enough. I watched Answer The Call(2016) again recently and yes there is a lot of terrible elements, however the directors cut is marginally better.
Nice, I will check this out, thanks!
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Barbarian - 6.5/10
Thought the first half was fantastic, well paced constant feeling of dread. Then there is just this weird second intro which completely breaks up the film, then it gets good again for a bit, then the ending was pretty underwhelming.
Thought the first half was fantastic, well paced constant feeling of dread. Then there is just this weird second intro which completely breaks up the film, then it gets good again for a bit, then the ending was pretty underwhelming.
*** Mini-essay warning ***
Weapons (at the Cinema)
A classroom of children disappear in the middle of the night, leaving everyone to deal with the aftermath.
You know… I feel like we are now firmly in the ‘post-Hereditary’ era. The industry seems to be moving away from ‘raw discomfort’. Oppressive atmosphere is out, creative storytelling and being different is in… but there is something else lingering in the mix too. I detect… a certain ‘aloofness’, almost as if films want to create genuine tension… but then back out with a winking smiling face saying, “no, that would be too serious… we weren’t trying that hard, really
”… possible as a fear of being criticised…? I’m not sure.
Is this sort of film really smart? Or is it too cool for school?
Anyway, this film plays out like an anthology of overlapping short stories, not entirely dissimilar to the style of ‘Memento’ if you’ve seen that, where you see things from different perspectives and get a little bit more of the whole picture each time.
The intrigue is very strong for first two thirds - high marks for that. There’s a few menacing moments heavy on suspense, with fairly decent character building - although it’s a notable stylistic choice that there isn’t a particularly ‘likeable’ adult lead to root for. There’s some ‘everyday life’ humour too, which works well.
Eventually the film’s trajectory ‘crystallises’, with a standoff that ends up suddenly leaning hard into ‘silly’ humour, before a very abrupt and aloof ending that doesn’t seem to linger on any particular note. The journey is more satisfying than the destination, I think.
There is a constant, ongoing refrain of characters loudly remarking ‘wtf?!’ - which almost seems like an ‘in joke’ for the filmmakers by the end, in defiance of how little this is said in horror films historically.
I think this film will polarise people. The artsy horror type might say, “Bravo! This is so different and fresh!”, the ‘everyman’ will think, “Oh - well bits were good but that was strange.” Then someone in the middle like me… also a big horror fan… might think it’s more interesting as a ‘zeitgeist-piece’ than it is ‘brilliant’.
If you want an intrigue heavy film and appreciate things being different, you’ll find a lot to like. On the other hand, if you disliked ‘Longlegs’ and have a tendency to prefer ‘familiarity’ rather than films that take risky creative decisions, you might be disappointed.
7/10 - as a one and done, possibly being generous and adding half mark just for making me ponder about the genre as a whole.
P.s. I don’t dislike this ‘new wave’ direction… but, in truth, I think Final Destination: Bloodlines might be my horror pick of the year so far. That wore its heart on its sleeve…
Weapons (at the Cinema)
A classroom of children disappear in the middle of the night, leaving everyone to deal with the aftermath.
You know… I feel like we are now firmly in the ‘post-Hereditary’ era. The industry seems to be moving away from ‘raw discomfort’. Oppressive atmosphere is out, creative storytelling and being different is in… but there is something else lingering in the mix too. I detect… a certain ‘aloofness’, almost as if films want to create genuine tension… but then back out with a winking smiling face saying, “no, that would be too serious… we weren’t trying that hard, really
”… possible as a fear of being criticised…? I’m not sure.Is this sort of film really smart? Or is it too cool for school?
Anyway, this film plays out like an anthology of overlapping short stories, not entirely dissimilar to the style of ‘Memento’ if you’ve seen that, where you see things from different perspectives and get a little bit more of the whole picture each time.
The intrigue is very strong for first two thirds - high marks for that. There’s a few menacing moments heavy on suspense, with fairly decent character building - although it’s a notable stylistic choice that there isn’t a particularly ‘likeable’ adult lead to root for. There’s some ‘everyday life’ humour too, which works well.
Eventually the film’s trajectory ‘crystallises’, with a standoff that ends up suddenly leaning hard into ‘silly’ humour, before a very abrupt and aloof ending that doesn’t seem to linger on any particular note. The journey is more satisfying than the destination, I think.
There is a constant, ongoing refrain of characters loudly remarking ‘wtf?!’ - which almost seems like an ‘in joke’ for the filmmakers by the end, in defiance of how little this is said in horror films historically.
I think this film will polarise people. The artsy horror type might say, “Bravo! This is so different and fresh!”, the ‘everyman’ will think, “Oh - well bits were good but that was strange.” Then someone in the middle like me… also a big horror fan… might think it’s more interesting as a ‘zeitgeist-piece’ than it is ‘brilliant’.
If you want an intrigue heavy film and appreciate things being different, you’ll find a lot to like. On the other hand, if you disliked ‘Longlegs’ and have a tendency to prefer ‘familiarity’ rather than films that take risky creative decisions, you might be disappointed.
7/10 - as a one and done, possibly being generous and adding half mark just for making me ponder about the genre as a whole.
P.s. I don’t dislike this ‘new wave’ direction… but, in truth, I think Final Destination: Bloodlines might be my horror pick of the year so far. That wore its heart on its sleeve…
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Definitely worth watching for that sceneThe Accountant 2 6/10
Was an ‘okay’ film, but probably not much more than that and not that memorable. As noted by others, the dance scene is probably the highlight
I also liked:
when his brother punched that guy so hard he flipped over the railing of the motel - ridiculous and unrealistic, but still hilarious! 
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i liked the first one but the 2nd film is a bit wishy washy.id give it a 5 or 6 out of ten too.The Accountant 2 6/10
Was an ‘okay’ film, but probably not much more than that and not that memorable. As noted by others, the dance scene is probably the highlight
The Accountant 2 - 6/10
Simple story to follow, although almost too simple. Some good fight scenes.
The Pickup - 5.5/10
Kind of silly, certainly a silly plot, but at the same time it was an easy watch and reasonably entertaining.
Simple story to follow, although almost too simple. Some good fight scenes.
The Pickup - 5.5/10
Kind of silly, certainly a silly plot, but at the same time it was an easy watch and reasonably entertaining.
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In my opinion, it's how well acted/written it was, in terms of portraying neurodiverse people
The 2 films, and this scene especially, perfectly highlight the issues faced by people on the spectrum, with public and personal insecurities/triggers, and their ability to communicate/flirt etc - that was very believable, if you know of people on the neurodiverse spectrum, then you will be able to relate to what they face.
The way Jon seemed genuinely impressed and his eyes/face lit up way past his acting capability, shows he was genuinely impressed/proud of Ben, not just as an actor but, as a real brother would have been - so that made it so genuine/real, versus just being a well acted part of a film.
And it was funny/impressive in all the right places, and he righty got the girl, without just being perfectly slick/low key amazing dancer from the get go - he used his on the fly quick learning traits of being on the spectrum to his advantange in a highly socially awkward setting that he was never comfortable with normally.
I strongly believe that was one of the best portrails, ever of someone on the spectrum, and things that 'normal people' take for granted all the time, like just being able to say 'hi' to someone in public, let alone have a conversation, or flirt etc.
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Final Destination Bloodlines - 5/10
Silly story, poor acting and way over the top gore and entertaining deaths with a super simple twist at the end you'll spot a mile off. Really enjoyed it although I'd never watch it again.
Silly story, poor acting and way over the top gore and entertaining deaths with a super simple twist at the end you'll spot a mile off. Really enjoyed it although I'd never watch it again.
I love this kind of honesty
And have had similiar experiences/opinions!
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Frank & Lola (2016)
Billed as neo-noir erotic thriller. It was decent, Michael Shannon is usually worth watching, but I don't think he should've been cast in this role. He's not good looking enough or cool enough to have a believable relationship with Imogen Poots, despite her characters sexual leanings. Despite this, it's still worth a watch and doesn't outstay it's welcome, just shy of 90 minutes.
6/10
Billed as neo-noir erotic thriller. It was decent, Michael Shannon is usually worth watching, but I don't think he should've been cast in this role. He's not good looking enough or cool enough to have a believable relationship with Imogen Poots, despite her characters sexual leanings. Despite this, it's still worth a watch and doesn't outstay it's welcome, just shy of 90 minutes.
6/10
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That would answer it then. (Mine was a genuine question, I wasn't trying to troll) I don't think I know anyone on the spectrum, or all that much about it. Thanks.
Don't worry mate, you didn't sound like you were trolling
Thanks for clearly understanding exactly what I took from it, I was worried I hadn't worded it the best I've just edited my post, as I realized it may have come across bitter, when it wasn't intended to be
So I apologise, if it did I just really liked both films, especially the first - as that made people a lot more aware of what they took for granted.
It's little things that are big things to others - like how he has to finish things, like the auditing work in the first film, then it breaks him when that client fires him, and the portrail of his sister and those she lives with at the home, as also shown in the sequel.
I think it's nice they found a way to show this, without making it all negative or upsetting, ala Rain Man.
It was nice to see him break down those walls and be able to 'feel normal' and 'fit in', in the second one, with the dance and flirting part, and finally bond with his brother.
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