Reviews

What a disgusting way to spend an hour and a half. Raw is one of those things that's disgusting and grotesque, but so intriguing that you can't look away.

All the acting seems good, and the characters are interesting enough. The movie takes a bit of time to really pick up, and some scenes can seem pointless (like a lot of the hazing rituals) but from there I had my eyes glued to the screen. The themes this movie has about human instinct is so terrifying and horrid, but is so entertaining because of the way the main character turns from a normal girl into something much different. A lot of people are critiquing the ending of this movie too, but I loved it!

Overall, this movie is definitely worth a watch. It's not like a masterpiece or breaking new grounds or anything, but it's so messed up and so disgusting that it keeps you entertained it's whole runtime.

Considering the quality of other DCEU films like Batman V Superman and Suicide Squad, I think I was justified in being skeptical before seeing this movie. I came into this movie expecting the worst, but I was definitely surprised. Is Wonder Woman one of the best superhero movies ever made? No way. But I do think this is the best DC movie since The Dark Knight Rises (which I know isn't saying much), and I think I have a tiny bit more faith in upcoming DC movies now.

I'll start off with my biggest complaints. Everything that happens until Wonder Woman and Steve leave the island is terrible...it's full of bad acting, clichés, and awful CGI. This movie can be so cheesy and so cliché sometimes, and it's not self aware of it. Some scenes that are meant to be dramatic come off as laughable. The movie's tone is very inconsistent, and again, it's unaware. There's some pretty bad green scene too. Most characters besides Wonder Woman and Steve are either uninteresting and/or annoying. The soundtrack can also be repetitive. This movie also has like three villains for some reason, the main one being so underdeveloped and forgettable. Some elements of the story are very predictable too, and the climax of the movie is so horrendously awful. From the cringe-worthy one liners to the goofy effects, I was just waiting for the movie to end from that point. Basically when the main villain is introduced (which is like 20 minutes before the end of the movie) the movie becomes 10 times worse.

I don't want the cons to turn you off though, because I'd still recommend this to action/superhero movie fans. There's actually a lot of good humor in this movie that's a refreshing take from the previous entries in this universe. This movie felt like a breed between the first Captain America movie and the first Thor movie, although I like Wonder Woman better than both of those. The action in this movie is also pretty intense and riveting, minus the climax. The movie really nails the WWI setting as well. I liked the banter between Wonder Woman and Steve too, the chemistry between them was there. I was unsure if Gal Gadot was a good Wonder Woman when I saw her in BvS, but I now see that she's a great choice. She's very funny and charming, and not a wooden, thrown-in prop like she is in BvS.

I wouldn't go into this movie expecting a 10/10 rating, because this movie has a lot of flaws. The 96% you're seeing on Rotten Tomatoes and other critic sites are a lie. If you can suspend your disbelief for a bit and accept it for a cheesy superhero movie, then you'll like it. I enjoyed it so much more than the previous entries in this universe that it gives me a small bit of hope in the future of DC, even though we deserve better than this.

I personally find it hilarious how an animated movie from 2004 manages to be a better superhero movie than a lot nowadays.

I'd definitely say The Incredible is one of Pixar's best movies. The environment that's set up with superheroes and their portrayal in society is something I'd love to see be tackled in more superhero movies. This is the definition of a great kid's film, something that can be seen by all audiences and be appreciated the same.

It's not often that I see a kid's movie that can be so mature and gritty, yet still be lighthearted and fun. I can respect this film for being a good time while also being a movie that teaches kids that not everything is always so innocent and straightforward in these types of movies. This is without a doubt Pixar at it's best, and I'm glad to say it still holds up after 13 years.

The Revenant is honestly one of the best films of not only 2015, but of the decade.

All of the acting feels so genuine and raw, especially from Leo, who doesn't have many lines to begin with. Tom Hardy is amazing as always, and even the supporting cast members like Will Poulter do much better than you'd expect.

The most astounding part of this movie is definitely the cinematography from Emmanuel Lubezki. The wide shots of the movie's setting will take your breath away, and make you so glad Alejandro González Iñárritu decided to film this movie naturally instead of with green screens galore. And the action in this movie is even better than most summer action movies these days, which is odd considering this isn't much of an "action" movie. The long continuous shots of fight scenes and chase scenes will burn themselves into your head.

This movie is a modern day masterpiece. Every time you leave this movie you're always going to want to come back and watch it again. There are so many scenes that will have you at the edge of your seat, specifically the bear scene and the climax. Everything about this movie is memorable and astounding, and I cannot recommend it enough.