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Thelma & Louise (1991)
This movie broke my heart
All these years I thought I had seen this movie. I clearly haven't, I have no idea where I got these false Thelma & Louise memories from.
This movie broke my heart, I had no idea where it was going. For like twenty years I thought it was about two women who robbed banks. I was so wrong and I'm happy for it, this is an amazing film.
I really hope Geena Davis and Susan Sarandon were up for awards after this came out because they're phenomenal. Geena Davis blew me away, she gives such a powerhouse perfomance. And I'd be lying if I said the ending didn't make me tear up
Just watch it if you haven't, it's amazing.
Woody Woodpecker Goes to Camp (2024)
Woody goes to Camp Nowhere
Full disclosure my 5 year old loved this, but I'm a grumpy old man whose going to scream is opinion out into the internet. I also spent the entire run time trying to figure out of there was sexual tension between a talking walrus and a human woman, so maybe I'm what's wrong with the world.
This movie was bland, forgettable and the next step in Eric Bauza's continuing quest to be Mel Blanc's successor. As a Canadian I feel like I need to state that I do love Bauza and his work. Guy is super talented and is the best thing about this movie, that is the only good thing I'll say about this movie.
I feel like this film was based on a script that was dusted off after sitting on a shelf since the 90s. The producers slapped Woody the Woodpecker into it and here we are.
Seriously, this movie has all the cliches and plot points from so many direct to video/disney channel movies that I watched growing up. I'm a psycho and I took notes
Takes place at a camp
Nerds vs jocks
Two different camps that have a long standing rivalry that's been going on for decades
Group of bullies where one is smart and the other is dumber than a bag of bricks
Each kid has an ironic fear that pairs with there special interests
Gamer kid
Math nerd
Bird nerd
Kid who likes explosives
Token goth girl
Food fight
Nerdy by the books authority figure
A competition to "save" the camp
An escaped prisoner who is trying to steal treasure thats buried somewhere in the caml
Prisoner sneaks into "bad guy" rival camp and pretends to be a new staff member
Nerds miraculously win the competition using their special interests. Which culminates in them using all of their interests for the final game.
Main girl who's parent owns the camp
Parent is played by recognizable actor who was on a popular show 20 years ago
Main girl doesnt know what her "thing" is and learns it's being a leader.
So yeah, you've probably seen a variation of this done before, and better. I also just found out that this is apparently a sequel? Maybe I'm broken, I probably am. I am writing a full review for a live action Woody the Woodpecker movie. How can my kid sit through this entire movie but won't stay still for a Ghibli movie is beyond me.
Wish (2023)
100 Year Anniversary This Was All They Could Come Up With
I am still confused why Disney chose this for the 100 year anniversary film, oh well not much you can do about it. It's fine, nothing too special. A bunch of member berries and a villain that carries the entire movie.
If you're going to try and make your animation a blend of cg and handdrawn just go all the way and make a classic handrsawn animated film. You know for the company that's celebrating their centennial and were known for handdrawn films.
I had more of an emotional connection with the credits seeing all the past Disney films than anything else in the movie. Also you're going to show Home on the Range, and Chicken Little but nothing for the Black Cauldron?
There are just so many other things they could have done for the 100. Like why isn't there a Mickey Mouse movie? Or even that Princess Crossover that was mentioned in that forgettable Wreck It Ralph Sequel.
My kid liked it, I guess that's all that matters.
Ice Age (2002)
Certainly not the worse thing out there but there are better animated movies
My memories of this film were pretty vague. I know I saw it in theaters when it came out, and I do have memories of watching it at sleep overs, but I couldn't tell you the plot at all. I just remember that Scrat trailer that was on some VHS tapes back in the day.
Anyway my son wanted to watch a movie, it was on Disney + so I thought why the heck not?
Movie is pretty good, nothing to inoffensive like Minions, but it's also not groundbreaking by any stretch of the imagination. It kept my son entertained for the most part and I thought it was pretty charming. I don't think it warrants all the sequels it got over the years, but hey kids will watch kids movies and there are certainly worse animated films out there.
Someone to Watch Over Me (1987)
The Definition of Meh
Completely blah in almost every way. Paint by the numbers plot, with boring uninteresting characters. It's shot well though and if you listen closely you catch some music from Blade Runner later on in the film, but that only reminds you how Ridley Scott has made more interesting films.
I think after his previous two films bombed Scott was forced to dial back to a more modest budgeted picture. Doesn't change the fact that it's probably the first film so far in the filmography that I'm comfortable saying that it's not good at all.
Side note, what the hell happened to Tom Berenger? I forgot how much I like him.
The Boogeyman (1982)
Criminally Underrated
How this short film has a 4.7 is seriously beyond me. This is a fantastic short! Sure the ending isn't that great, but it stays really close to Stephen King's original short story. I could only find a VHS rip on youtube for this (since I am reading and watching everything Stephen King) and the grainy quality just adds to the eerie tone of the film. I would highly recommend it to anyone who has a interest in either Stephen King's work or the other Dollar Baby adaptations.
The Conjuring (2013)
Not the best horror movie in 30 years but it is a push in the right direction
Every time a new horror movie comes out it is either labelled as a) based on a true story or b) the scariest film in thirty years I am sorry but although this is actually somewhat based on a true story it is not the scariest movie in thirty years, that belongs to a different film entirely but it's all a matter of opinion and we are here to talk about the Conjuring. There is no need to talk about the plot because I am sure you have heard/seen it hundreds of times already (especially within the last five years) What the Conjuring does do effectively is spin a fine tale of horror something that most horror movies these days have forgotten to do. The characters that inhabit this god forsaken house are the pillar to what will make the movie work for anyone going to see it, if they fall flat then you will most likely not care.
Most of the scares are things you have seen before but that is to be expected since this movie has been done hundreds of times just under a different coat of paint.
The Conjuring is a step in the right direction for the genre for now and is a better piece than Insidious. James Wan can film anything and make it look beautiful and is able to weave a sense of dread from the moment the movie starts.
Go see it for yourself instead of watching any trailers (really don't watch them they spoiled the movie) its not that scary but it is some good entertainment for a summer horror flick.
Pacific Rim (2013)
It's good but it not great
I remember when this movie was first announced, as an anime/manga/kaiju/Del Toro fan I was hyped and excited. As the movie started to near release my excitement grew, seeing the robots and hints at the chaos in the Kaiju's wake were enough to make me feel like a little kid again watching my Godzilla movies. Even reviews were stellar for the movie and I thought it was to good to be true......and it was This movie is a good ride but it is NOT the great and awesome movie everyone is making it out to be. I understand supporting a film because it has a new fresh idea for Hollywood but that does not give a movie a free pass because this movie could have been allot better. Now if you liked the movie thats fine but I really wanted to love this movie and I only found my self just liking it.
Sure the plot is as thin as nails but thats to be expected and I am not holding that against this movie. Many Kaiju films have horrible plots and the reason you watch those movies is to see giant monsters destroying cities. Now this movie has great visual effects and it looks amazing. The 3-D is the best I've seen since Avatar but the action scenes were missing something, in fact the whole movie seemed to be almost reaching the peak of amazement but never reached it, so for the whole movie I felt unfulfilled and the movie felt like it was missing something crucial.
Now I did enjoy the movie it started out strong with an amazing opening sequence but as the movie reached the middle point it started to bog down. The action sequences didn't excite me or pump me up like when I saw Man of Steel or the Avengers. I wanted to leave the theatre wanting to run right back in to see it again. I found myself not really caring if I did see it again This has been a very strange summer, each big blockbuster has divided audiences and fans alike. Go see the movie for your self and see if you like it because allot of people were blown away. I just think the movie could have used allot more something in it because it was just a bland film in my eyes.
I didn't hate Pacific Rim I did enjoy myself I just expected so much more I'll see it again when it comes out on bluray and I'll probably buy it when the price drops.
Under the Dome (2013)
It's Alright so far
Of course there has been only two episodes since the mini series started. I read the book back when it came out so I am not really fresh on anything that is going on. However I do notice some changes but that really doesn't bother me that much. I am pretty sure almost all of King's works have been changed for better or worse during the transition to film.
The special effects are pretty good for a TV miniseries and the acting so far isn't that bad either. I'd say watch it if you are a King fan so far it is one of the better adaptations, but like I said before its really to early to know how it will turn out in the end.
Texas Chainsaw 3D (2013)
Would have worked more as a comedy
That is really the only way I can sum up the piece of garbage, it is the only way to make this movie completely enjoyable. Once I hit the half way point of the movie I just shut my brain off and started to laugh. Eventually the entire theatre I was in did the same, and we had a pretty good time. The horrible thing about that is the laughing was not intentional. This is? a horror movie, but it seemed like a strange Texas Chainsaw parody movie.
The plot line is as simple as a strange fan fiction, the movie went from horror to some strange pseudo family reunion film. I have no idea what they were thinking when they made this. Texas Chain Saw is like Robocop, only the first movie is decent the rest, just steer away. Especially this!!!!!
The Expendables 2 (2012)
The Perfect amount of carnage and mayhem for anyone who is looking for that R rated action flick this year.
Back in 2008 Sylverster Stallone had a pretty solid and great idea. To bring together the best action starts of the past decade and through them together in one mega action flick-and it wasn't all that great. All that however is changed in the sequel which is actually far superior to the first movie, and just might be one of the best action movies to grace the screen in years.
The plot is a simple one (but with a movie like this who really is expecting an Oscar contender) When the Expendables go to retrieve a computer locked in a CIA safe they get more than they bargained for when their newest team member is shot and killed by a terrorist organization who plans to use the computer to discover the largest deposit of uranium in the world.
Thats it, plain and simple, and thats all the movie needs. The action is amped up and there is plenty of gore to be had. Most of the action films lately have be PG-13 superhero movies, so if you have been waiting for a Die Hard action film then look no further.
My last complaint about the first movie was than Jean Claude Van Damm was no where to be seen (since he is my favourite action star) well he gets the full treatment in this movie as the film main antagonist! It looks like he was having allot of fun with it too, and a great cameo by Chuck Noris (they even have him say his own Chuck Noris joke) this movie is highly entertaining.
Great Jokes, awesome action, and a great chance to see some start of old kick ass I give this movie a 8/10
Prometheus (2012)
I don't understand all the hate that this movie is getting
Ridley Scott is my favourite director, and like so many others I have been eagerly awaiting his return to Science Fiction. Prometheus offered a chance for Ridley to return to the genre he was best at. Of course I heard he was to direct an ALIEN prequel when it was first announced, and I was excited, but when i heard it was turning into its own unique project, well lets just say that I couldn't help but jump in excitement.
The wait has been long but Prometheus has finally landed in theatres world wide, and for some reason people seem to want to bash this movie. Perhaps its because it is not doing the common Hollywood prequel and is trying to be something unique and different. I totally accept the fact that they want this movie to stand out and be different.
I thought the story was engaging enough to keep me interested in the movie, the special effects and camera work were spectacular, but that is now expected from a Scott film. I found the acting to be great as well, Michael Fassbender was the star of the movie, his job at playing David will be one of the things that many people will talk about after watching the movie.
Some people have been complaining that some characters were really wooden and just fodder for the film. Well of course they are! I completely expected the crew to be expendable and I enjoyed watching their horrific fates.
The music also fit the film as well, I think the major problem people have with the soundtrack is that they think Prometheus is supposed to be just a strait horror movie. The majority of Prometheus is an adventure film, and i think the soundtrack fit the feel of an grand journey and a almost ancient and god like feel to it.
In the end see the movie for you're self, it truly is an amazing work of film.