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Damsel (2024)
It's boring and predictable
Everything that happens is so predictable it really feels like a copy of a normal fantasy film with dragons.
I had seen some of the promotion for this movie and it looked good so I decided to give it a try even though it was a Netflix film. I should of listened to my common sense as the movie was bland and unoriginal, even though it had a promising story you realise as the film goes on that it's just one of those predictable dragon fantasy films.
I thought the acting was okay, i always think Millie Bobby brown puts in a decent performance in most of her films and the rest of the cast was alright. The cgi in this film was decent especially for a Netflix movie where it is normally below average or downright terrible.
Anyway i rated it a 5/10 because it's nothing special. I would not recommend it to anybody cause to be completely honest it's a waste of time!
Thanks for reading.
Insidious: Chapter 3 (2015)
Amazing first half terrible second.
The 3rd instalment of the insidious series is not as good as the first or second but still has solid moments of horror. The main monster in this film is not as good as the first or second but still is scary.
The concept of being not able to run cause you physically can't is used very well in the first half of the movie. And you understand why she is trying to do this as there is a good intention.
Sadly the ending seems very abruptly ends and you don't really feel like it is proper and it's like there budget ran out.
Overall the film has a good idea at the start but just doesn't know how to end it so all that considered I give insidious chapter 3.
6/10 = mostly good.
Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget (2023)
A sequel we didn't need
Chicken run released 23 years ago and most were happy with the ending of the film but they decided to make another one.
The clay models are still amazing and run very smoothly like the first film. This one is very colourful compared to the first which uses the colours black and white.
The storyline of this film is not as good as the first one in my opinion but is still creative at least.
The negatives of this film is some of the characters are dumbed down like rocky is very stupid. Also they got rid of some of the original voice actors because they were (too old) when there voices are mainly the same.
Overall this unwanted sequel is still pretty good but not close to the original and that is why chicken run dawn of the nugget is a.
6/10 = good family film.
How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)
Jim Carrey masterclass
How the grinch stole Christmas would be utter rubbish without Jim carrey as the rest of the film is not the best. (If you complain about the town or characters looking weird that is how dr Seuss would have wanted it.
The story is just the book and is represented well with a good explanation at why the grinch hates everything about Christmas.
Sadly the rest of the film is not the best as annoying characters like Cindy Lou who kind of ruin the film.
Overall How the grinch stole Christmas would never be any better rated because it feels cheap for some reason. That is why this film held up by a Jim Carey masterclass is a.
7/10 = good fun filled Christmas film.
Candy Cane Lane (2023)
Like a candy cane you hate it or love it
The movie has a good idea behind it but is sadly just not drawn out correctly.
The humour in this film is a hit or miss as most of it is not very funny. It is Eddie Murphy so you either like the comedy or hate it.
If it was Christmas Day this would not really be a movie I would ever put on as it is not rewatch able. If you had young kids you could put this on as it is a PG which can offer something for kids to watch at Christmas at least.
Overall this movie is like a candy cane you hate it or you love it but sadly in my opinion it just does not hit the spot and that is why candy cane lane is a.
4/10 = worse than mediocre.
Insidious: Chapter 2 (2013)
Better than the first
Insidious 2 has an amazing storyline and links up well with the first film.
The monster has an interesting storyline and we are told why it did the murders.
Also the characters are not as stupid as you would think horror characters normally are as when some encounter a strange experience they basically run away which most would do.
My only problem with this movie is that there are some scares what are a bit goofy and are funny.
Overall the second in my opinion has a better story than the first and solves a lot of plot holes from the first film. That is why insidious chapter 2 is a.
9/10 = surprisingly amazing horror.
Despicable Me (2010)
Vector oh yeah
This fun filled film from 2010 is one of the best animated films ever the minions are top tier and the villain vector is one of the best in the history of villains. The plot makes sense they want to be the best villain in the world and have to get attention by doing something big like stealing something of importance.
This film is dumb and that can be the funny part of it. The minions speak their own language and are funny by their actions or their addiction to bananas.
The animation is also very good from a film from 2010 which shows it still holds up and has not aged.
This film is a heap of fun filled madness so it is with honour to give it.
9/10 = amazing animated film.
Insidious (2010)
A scary at times horror
Insidious is horror where your peak through the blanket or covers as the monster or demon is slowly getting shown more. Where your heart gets racing as you become more anxious for the characters at the second.
Even with its small budget of only 1.5 million it still pleases and has some good acting and very good looking monsters. The makeup for the monsters is amazing and looks better than cgi.
There is some very good scares in insidious but sadly some that just don't work as good and are just loud noises.
The scene with the lipstick demon is well done and shows that a demon does have character what is good for making a good movie.
My only complaint is that at times you can tell the budget was low as some scenes did not look the best.
Overall this film by James wan is a scary at times horror which has a good storyline so that is why it is a
8/10 = great horror.
Leave the World Behind (2023)
no explanation
A heads up this movie is a waste of time.
A family on a holiday are stuck in their holiday house with the owners After a cyber attack brings havoc on the USA.
These hackers create weird events that will make in their hope a civil war.
The house owners and holiday makers try to find out who are doing this and why.
In the end of the film you figure out none of this information and are left to think who did it as it does not state or try to tell us who it is.
Also we have no idea why they are doing this. Are they doing it because they hate the USA or
Because they want the land. There is again no reasoning behind this
The end is worse than rubbish as it cuts to one of the holidaymakers putting on friends and finding out the finale of friends the tv show and solves nothing in the plot.
This 2 hour movie achieves nothing and that is why i rated it a poor.
3 stars = a stinker.