Film What was the last movie you watched? Part 2

[Herofan]

Batman Returns

 

[Ash J. Williams]

 

[KaijuDude1992]

So, I thought the trailers for this looked abysmal but to my surprise I actually enjoyed this. Granted, I'm also not a fan of this directors Jumanji movies but I like how The Rock was utilized in this. His back and forth with Chris Evans was actually really entertaining at times and the set pieces are pretty fun too.

I just wish J.K. Simmons had more screentime in this because I really liked him as Santa and Kristofer Hivju pretty much stole the show here as Krampus and was easily the best part of the movie IMO.

Sadly, I just can't say the same about my girl Kiernan Shipka who was probably the weakest part of the movie for me but at least she got a decent sized role in another big budget movie.

Also, I really miss seeing Bonnie Hunt in movies.

7/10



Definitely, one of the better Netflix thrillers to come out in some time. The Christmas theme is a really nice touch and makes it feel very reminiscent of classic action films like Die Hard or Lethal Weapon.

It just saddens me a bit seeing another talented, underrated director like Jaume Collet-Serra doing Netflix films like a lot of talented directors in Hollywood are doing now but it is what it is, I guess.

It was at least cool to see Taron Egerton in an underdog/action hero role like this which I do hope to see more of in the future and Jason Bateman can definitely play a pretty sinister villain.

7.5/10

 

[Luigi]

 

[Luigi]

The Order

Solid meat and potatoes bank robbery film, right down to the workaholic cop. Jude Law is sporting the meanest mustache of 2024.

7.5/10

 

[Sculder]

Bagheera (2024)
The Blue Drum (2022)
Ostinato (2023)
La Ciguapa Siempre (2021)
Mama Retreat (2021)
Venom: The Last Dance (2024)
Closing Dynasty (2023)
Ro & the Stardust (2022)
Cops and Robbers (2020)
A Love Song for Latasha (2019)
Hook (1991)
Maudie (2016)
Life Itself (2018)

 

[ObiWanCon]

TOGO (2019)

 

[Brutikus]

 

[Milk Tray Guy]

Orgasmo (1969)

This Italian/French co-production was the first of four collaborations between Hollywood star Carroll Baker (Baby Doll) and director Umberto Lenzi (Cannibal Ferox), and gave Baker a second chance at stardom after work had begun to dry up stateside. Here she plays Catherine, an American widow whose oil tycoon husband has recently died in a road accident (leaving her $200 million richer). She decides to relocate to Italy, where she meets a younger man named Peter (Lou Castel), also an American. The two soon become lovers. Their relationship is volatile but passionate and Peter moves into Catherine's luxurious villa. A short while later Catherine is surprised by the arrival of Peter's attractive sister, Eva (Colette Descombes). However, she likes having the youngsters around and Eva moves into the villa as well. But the initial fun turns into a physically and sexually abusive three-way relationship, one that sees Catherine's existing drink problem compounded by a forced addiction to drugs. Realising she is now a prisoner in her own home she tries to retake control of her life and escape.

This is often referred to as a giallo, although it doesn't really fit the term as we use it today (there's no mysterious, faceless stalker, no bloody injury, no string of people being bumped-off - in fact there are no deaths at all until well into the third act). It's better watched as a psychological thriller. The performances of the three leads (plus Tino Carraro as Catherine's lawyer) are all good, but the story is pretty unoriginal. It also paints Catherine as pretty annoying, even unpleasant at times, leaving it hard to care what happens to her. Credit though for an double-whammy ending that I never saw coming. Some topless and rear nudity and very softcore sex. 6/10

 

[Brutikus]

 

[squeekness]

Iron Man

 

[Milk Tray Guy]

The Brides of Dracula

 

[kguillou]

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So, I thought the trailers for this looked abysmal but to my surprise I actually enjoyed this. Granted, I'm also not a fan of this directors Jumanji movies but I like how The Rock was utilized in this. His back and forth with Chris Evans was actually really entertaining at times and the set pieces are pretty fun too.

I just wish J.K. Simmons had more screentime in this because I really liked him as Santa and Kristofer Hivju pretty much stole the show here as Krampus and was easily the best part of the movie IMO.

Sadly, I just can't say the same about my girl Kiernan Shipka who was probably the weakest part of the movie for me but at least she got a decent sized role in another big budget movie.

Also, I really miss seeing Bonnie Hunt in movies.

7/10

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Definitely, one of the better Netflix thrillers to come out in some time. The Christmas theme is a really nice touch and makes it feel very reminiscent of classic action films like Die Hard or Lethal Weapon.

It just saddens me a bit seeing another talented, underrated director like Jaume Collet-Serra doing Netflix films like a lot of talented directors in Hollywood are doing now but it is what it is, I guess.

It was at least cool to see Taron Egerton in an underdog/action hero role like this which I do hope to see more of in the future and Jason Bateman can definitely play a pretty sinister villain.

7.5/10

I just finished Carry On and i’d give it a rock solid 9/10. This was REALLY good. A good, tense, well directed thriller that had me totally engaged from beginning to end. I love movies like this that put a likable character in an impossible situation and you keep wondering how they’re gonna get out of it.

 

[Hunter Rider]

Solid little thriller with a tight concept, Jason Bateman makes for a surprisingly cold, ruthless villain.

7.5/10

 

[Link]

I wasn't expecting to be moved like that, but the final scene really got me. Beautiful film.

 

[emielaen]

 

[Immortalfire]

Muppet Christmas Carol

 

[Brutikus]

 

[Hunter Rider]

Fun sequel that maintains the charm of the first film and continues the legacy of the franchise perfectly.

8/10

I think the writer had some ideas but the heavy handed execution loses whatever intentions were there, Bronson's character at times comes off as a racist prude.

4/10

 

[ComicChick]

ministry of ungentlemanly warfare

eh

 

[Batgirl0202]

I agree with @KaijuDude1992 - this was surprisingly enjoyable

7/10

 

[Luigi]

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Comedy gold.

 

[Luigi]

The End of Evangelion

Gorgeous, bleak extension of the show that ultimately ends on a life affirming note.

Shinji and the crew get put through the grinder, good lord.

9/10

 

[Milk Tray Guy]

In a Violent Nature

 

[Brutikus]