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Challengers (2024)
Dull and a Joke
I was looking so forward to Challengers .,But instead it's a dull story told many times over the years. 2 bisexual guys pining over a Hot Female (Zendaya) in a role that diminishes her talents . Many people are assuming they're walking into a film about Threesome couple . It's actually more fluid than that . Note : Challengers will face uphill battle Box Office in the Red States . The Movie is geared toward Liberal LBGT areas like NYC , San Francisco, LA and Miami . The only highlight is Josh O'Connor who gives an Excellent performance. And it's also not believable the Zendaya would find Fiest remotely interesting. It's a Clown show . Save $$$ See on Amazon later .
The Idol (2023)
Ike and Turner
This has to be the most degrading show towards women I have ever seen . I'm 56 and I've seen a lot . The Weekend has or will destroy his career with this . And Lily Rose Depp should sue everyone at HBO . The Original episodes were scrapped bcz The Weekend didn't like them . Weekend & Sam Levinson took over and reshot everything. Apparently to shock only . The New head of Warner shelved Batgirl . But didn't bury this show . Zaslav won't be CEO much longer . Every other shot is of partially nude Lily Rose Depp . The Weekend puts a dog shock collar on someone. And physically and sexually abuses Lili Rose Depp .
Shazam! Fury of the Gods (2023)
Too many characters.
When u throw too many characters in the heap u lose the viewer . Honestly a missed opportunity to highlight. Jack Dylan Grazer & Rachel Zegler . These two are the scene stealers . During construction of the film all the other nonsense should have been dropped . Levi is enough along with a small cast . Instead of CGI go with practical effects like Jon Favreau favors. The light comedy is essential. Have talented Comedic screenplay writers pitch in . WB knew they needed a Boost and they once again dropped the ball . It's the CGI that Also tarnished Ant-Man Quantomania . Studios learn from Janes Cameron . Movie goers want the envelope pushed .
Babylon (2022)
An Insane Film Experience
Has a 20 minute intro before title . Which is the most exciting and insane intro in Cinema History. Brad Pitt , Margot Robbie , Diego Calva and Jean Smart deliver Academy Award performances. The Music is Dynamite . Could have been trimmed by 10 minutes . But it's a Cinema experience like no other . You literally feel like your in 1920 Hollywood . Tobey McGuire has a ball as the Devil of Hollywood. A hilarious snake fighting scene with a welcome cameo Eric Roberts . A thrill discovering the brutal days of filmmaking which included fatalities. Margot Robbie is Sizzling Hot . Enjoy the ride of your life .
Where the Crawdads Sing (2022)
So Bad
Contrary to word of mouth . The movie was not good . Played like a TV movie . And the legal conclusion was absurdly hysterical. The Marsh girl would literally sleep with any guy regardless how sketchy they were . And both were jerks . Last 10 minute epilogue was the worse part . Your not moved by any character nor the Marsh girl . Plays like a Nicholas Sparks film . I don't think females will even like it. . Thumbs Down.
Ms. Marvel: Seeing Red (2022)
Painfully Awful
This may appeal to those who love Bollywood movies . But as MCU content it's awful . You have to have the mentality of a 5 year old to get exited about it . It's a shame the lead has so much charisma. But it's wasted . Ms. Marvel along with Moon Knight are just plain goofy and nonsensical. It's POS quite frankly .
Crimes of the Future (2022)
Where's the Whole movie ?
Crimes of the Future is well crafted . Lea Seydoux , Viggo Mortensen , and Kristen Stewart are in top form . Lea commands the screen. Viggo is mysterious in a Emperor Palpatine cloak . Kristen Stewart is transformative . The slight aging of her face gives her a haunting look . At the Cannes Festival multiple patrons walked out during intro. It's probably the most shocking intro in film history. It not gory . But upsetting. And lastly the film ends abruptly. I sat in my seat bewildered that it had ended . Not for everyone. See it after a trip to the Tavern with friends at night . U can sleep it off afterwards.
Gossip Girl: Posts on a Scandal (2021)
Surprisingly good
GG reboot is daringly fun to watch. One Bummer though. Julien throws her father under the bus over a scandal. Unfortunately, most of the characters in this show have no redeeming values. But that's the appeal. A show of Back stabbing vultures . So abandoning Daddy is par the course . Delicious Fun though .
The Rhythm Section (2020)
Under rated Intelligence Thriller
Producer Barbara Broccoli heir and top gun of the 007 James Bond series made a marketing blunder with this film. A Pandemic era release didn't help. Broccoli knows that Glamour, Passion and Style go a long way. So why on earth did she choose to make Blake Lively a deathly ill junkie & prostitute ? It's obvious that the film resembles La Femme Nikita in its plot . It's a shame Broccoli did not seize on the strengths of Blake Lively . And that's the bummer of it all. On its own the film is good. But the Lively of the Shallows and A Simple Favor is substituted with Lively in dirty underwear . And drained of all color. And that is what drains the film of its full potential. Maybe next time Ms. Broccoli will seize the opportunity. It's not memorable but it's gritty and moody.
Song to Song (2017)
Revolutionary Godard French New Wave
Song to Song on initial viewing doesn't make a strong impact . But upon a second viewing it's a Masterpiece of Film. It's an experimental film just like the French New Wave of early 70's. Which changed American film productions . Martin Scorsese called the concept of just picking up a camera and start shooting genius . Godard gave birth to it and John Cassavetes introduce it to America . Allow yourself of to flow with Song to Songs improvisation and you'll enjoy it . A meditation on Music Love & Friendship .
Outer Range (2022)
Out of Range
A slow dull show . With a bunch of eccentric characters . Josh Brolin pulls his weight as always . But it makes no sense . Brolin could've added drama by having burning lust for Imogen Poots instead of burning Down her tent as opposed to burning her bush . Brolins son admits to murder even though the dead man died 8 hours B4 being discovered. Though he went missing 4 days prior . A series that's a waste of time .
The Northman (2022)
A Masterpiece!!!
From the Visuals , Soundtrack , Sound effects and Cast and Story The Northman will be hailed a Masterpiece for decades to come . You've never seen anything quite like it . Along with Mad Max: Fury Road it is an outstanding achievement. Robert Eggers has done something not done in cinema since Apocalypse Now . It's a once lifetime experience. DONT MISS IT !!!'
Ambulance (2022)
A Surprise Thrill Ride
Michael Bays Ambulance shows his maturity as a director blossoming . It's not one bit silly . With practical effects it's exhilarating what's on the screen . And actually has genuine characterization . Watch on IMAX and have a thrilling movie going experience. It's worth every penny . Don't miss it .
King Richard (2021)
No slap but unlikeable lead .
Will Smiths Richard Williams is an A-Hole . And the film makes that clear . Try sitting for 2 hours with a lead actor whose character turns your stomach with disgust. He doesn't push his girls with abuse . But treats all the Tennis pros and trainers like garbage . And is Stubborn to the core . Wills Oscar will be forever tainted by the Slap . But King Richard will disgust those who take a closer look .
Morbius (2022)
Entertaining and Multiverse connection
Morbius is a well done Entertaining Marvel film . And Best of All the Multiverse Madness is linked to Morbius film as well . If U R a True Marvel Universe fan ... then it's a must for U to see it . And the Villian is elevates the film . Jared Leto once again shows his Star power .
House of Gucci (2021)
Jared Leto Brilliant
Gucci is entertaining with a fine cast . But Jared Leto is amazing. Bottom line the Oscars snubbed him . Cinematography and colors are striking . Costumes perfect . Camille Cotton & Salma Hayek also shine . Supporting actors raise the level of this movie .
In the Heights (2021)
Colorful and Entertainment
Wonderful Musical . But Chen breaks a golden rule for Musicals . Dancers should always be framed head to toe . Edited like an MTV video . Salsa dance sequences the dancers are dancing at lightning speed , taking the romance of the dance away . And Ramos whose Puerto Rican is cast as a Dominican . And NO! We are all not the same . Enjoy the movie though .