What Was the Last Movie You Watched?

[3rdstone]

These posters are fantastic. Were the films decent/at least watchable? Or even good?

 

[Luigi]

Annihilation

 

[3rdstone]

It came up on the telly. Not sure if it's the second or third time watching. Anyway, still great. Keaton is fantastic and I love that some scenes are made like in one take. Great cast. Besides Keaton: Stone, Norton, Riseborough (I hope she'll get bigger roles in the future), Galifianakis etc. They all do a great job here.

Some people think this flick is an overrated piece of pretentious.. something?. I just see it as great cinematic fun. *shrugs*

Spoiler: Rant about Naomi Watts

Also maybe the last time I watched Naomi Watts in something good. Really, what happened to her? After Mullholland Drive and a bunch of flicks in which she was very solid, I was certain that she would be a well renowned actress with nominations and stuff. Sadly, I never hear or read anything about her now. I know how Hollywood sucks when actresses pass like 37, but still..

 

[C. Lee]

These posters are fantastic. Were the films decent/at least watchable? Or even good?

If you like the Adam West BATMAN series then you'll like them. The two SUPERARGO movies (the guy in the red suit) are of that sub-genre of masked wrestlers as heroes. They go a step further with him having some superpowers also (extra strength, impervious to pain, able to hold his breath for extended periods of time)....so he gives up the wrestling gig and becomes a secret agent for the government (but still wears the red suit and mask....plus, it never really says what government he's working for). He takes on evil villain masterminds with hordes of minions to fight.

ARGOMAN is different in that he is seen in and out of costume. Out of costume he is an English millionaire playboy....in costume he is like the Green Hornet in that he is fighting crime but making himself look like a bad guy....because that is more fun. He also has superpowers (telekinesis and can quickly control people's minds to make them do things). He chases women even though he'll lose his powers for six hours after having sex.

All three are goofy riffs on the superhero genre.

 

[C. Lee]

 

[blueharvest]

Airplane!

 

[3rdstone]

If you like the Adam West BATMAN series then you'll like them. The two SUPERARGO movies (the guy in the red suit) are of that sub-genre of masked wrestlers as heroes. They go a step further with him having some superpowers also (extra strength, impervious to pain, able to hold his breath for extended periods of time)....so he gives up the wrestling gig and becomes a secret agent for the government (but still wears the red suit and mask....plus, it never really says what government he's working for). He takes on evil villain masterminds with hordes of minions to fight.

ARGOMAN is different in that he is seen in and out of costume. Out of costume he is an English millionaire playboy....in costume he is like the Green Hornet in that he is fighting crime but making himself look like a bad guy....because that is more fun. He also has superpowers (telekinesis and can quickly control people's minds to make them do things). He chases women even though he'll lose his powers for six hours after having sex.

All three are goofy riffs on the superhero genre.

Thanks. That actually sounds like some quite entertaining stuff.

 

[Sculder]

Girls with Balls (2018)

 

[C. Lee]

 

[childeroland]

Hobbs & Shaw. Exactly what the trailers and TV spots indicate. Banter, action, Black Superman, Vanessa Kirby being badass, more banter and action. Decent, but too long.

 

[JimThompson]

 

[NDX]

I Am Legend (Alternate Ending)

First time watch of this version.

 

[squeekness]

Hellboy (2019)

 

[JimThompson]

The Red Sea Diving Resort

 

[Ninjablade]

Chef

 

[squeekness]

The haunting of Sharon Tate

 

[JimThompson]

 

[squeekness]

Abducted in plain sight

 

[Milk Tray Guy]

Seventh Moon

 

[C. Lee]

 

[NDX]

Zootopia

 

[TheGuy]

A Tale of Two Sisters - 5.5/10

Portrayal of mental disorders is a difficult task because it may result to relying on common cinematic tropes, but A Tale of Two Sisters manages to present them quite accurately, though overall the story is messy. The film starts confused with lack of direction, script wise, but as the story progresses more of the film is revealed. The final reveal is hard hitting as the events that occurred prior were mere projections of the protagonist's mind due to suffering from dissociative identity disorder. Guilt and unacceptance of loss are the major themes, all revolving around family drama. If the final reveal was sprinkled over the story instead of being collected towards the end, the film wouldn't have been so slow and weak. The cinematography evoked a sense of claustrophobia, though in some parts it did not. Augmenting certain character arcs and presenting them on screen would have greatly improved the pacing and story.

 

[TheGuy]

It - 7.5/10

Clowns are a staple in horror films, none more so as popular as Pennywise the Dancing Clown. Written by legendary horror novelist Stephen King, Pennywise was an instant cultural icon that continues to scare readers to this day. The second adoption of the novel, It is a slow burn coming-of-age horror film that succeeds in presenting scare and drama, but lacks a distinctive flair.

Led by a terrific ensemble cast, It successfully establishes the characters and their fears in a realistic and emotional manner that adults and children alike can relate. As the protagonists go through their individual stories, It shows thereby manifesting their respective fears. Events unfold that unite the protagonists and allows them to overcome their fears as a group. Acting both as a coming-of-age and horror film, the themes unite to present a single message of overcoming fears through facing adversity head on. The execution and pacing however is off. A director's cut can surely remedy the film's mistakes by adding more scenes to elaborate and coherently present the formation of the group.

Bill Skarsgard as It is terrifying, evoking a child-like performance that is nonetheless scary. Vastly different from Tim Curry's more adult-like interpretation, Skarsgard succeeds better because his has an element of approachability. The design of the character is of imperial British period, adding a layer of timelessness.

Technical wise, the cinematography, score and production design are good enough that the script and acting performances can overcome.

 

[TheGuy]

Nine Lives - 3.5/10

If the premise of the film wasn't so ridiculous, dragged by confused story telling and bad production qualities, Nine Lives would have been a decent family and corporate drama.

 

[blueharvest]

Johnny English