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City Hunter (2024)
8/10
Good fun
30 April 2024
So I watched the movie without knowing that this is an anime adaptation, however the name did ring a bell.

The action in the movie is top notch and the comedy is as one would expect from an anime (yes, it did feel like one).

I did feel they didnt lean into the pervy comedic thing as much but that was only because it really did turn into a 'city crime chase' kind of a movie in the second act.

The third act was slightly underwhelming but that may only be because i am so used to the marvel movie, end of the world scenrios, final boss fight idea.

I loved the characters, great action, the city looks amazing and as it should and overall just a good time.
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Obliterated (2023)
10/10
One of the best series I have seen in a long time
16 February 2024
If you enjoy action comedy this is the one for you. Not a single episode is boring, not a single second is wasted. It's full speed from beginning to end.

Excellent characters, great charisma between all of them. They truly make a great team. The casting was impeccable and everyone did a great job.

The humour landed as it should have and even when it bordered on clichés it seemed it was well aware.

It will keep on the edge and is definitely one you should watch with a group of friends who are looking to have some weekend fun.

Deep down we all wishes we had friends as cool as the cast of the show.
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Interceptor (2022)
7/10
I liked it
27 May 2023
Look, nothing is good about the movie, but I liked it. It reminded me of the action hero's of the 90s, just with a woman lead this time. I enjoyed it.

Nothing was unusual or anything but I knew where the story was headed and just wanted to know how they will get there. Good old, one person will save the earth kinda story.

I feel some of the cast could have done better with a better production team, script and so on. Especially the lead. She went all intense and all and I really think she can be a great actor. This movie was not meant to be her shining breakthrough.

But you know what. I liked it.
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10/10
Very satisfying
23 July 2022
Forget about the original movie and manga and go into it with just the premise in mind. Of course, again exploring the idea of AI and how it will be when it finally evolves.

The pacing is a little slow at times, and the subplots are unnecessary but the overall story is as good as any any concept sci fi can be.

I wish they had explored the geo politics of 'Sustainable War' a bit more.

The action set pieces are breathtaking, superbly choreographed. Better than most hollywood movies today.

I did not like the ending and wished they had just left the whole show at the second last episode. What an epic cliff hanger that would have been.

If you are a fan of sci fi, you will like this. If you are a fan of japanese sci fic, you would love this.
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Colony (2016–2018)
10/10
Cancelled just as it got to the best part
19 May 2022
What a wonderful programme. Even though there were tedious parts, it really got better and better. The season 3 was phenomenal as it added layers of complexity and I really wished it didnt get cancelled. I believe they cancelled the show as soon as it reached its highest point. Also the complexity of the family, that we followed since season 1, breaking away, was so courageous and real. Why cancel it...WHY!!!!!!?????
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Margin Call (2011)
10/10
Great thrill night
24 May 2020
If you liked the TV series, suites, or any office drama, this is the same thing but much MUCH more polished.

Not only is the cast of the movie great, but most of the performances are also very very well done. Despite very little direct character building, you can 'just fee', where everyone comes from. Its the short dialogues, the small instances, where you can pick out on who they are and what they have been through. No flashy exposition, no real gimmickry, its just smart script writing and performances, on full throttle.

Also, I have rarely seen a cast work in such a manner as they do here. Everyone is out of place, yet on a team at the same time (as it usually is). Everyone is looking out for themselves and the team, at the same time. No BS chivalry, no over the top sacrifices, just BUSINESS

Its surely a thrilling ride and captures the stresses of a mammoth situation like a financial crises, perfectly well.
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6/10
Not as bad as many think
24 May 2020
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Well, its true. The setup is not great, character building is very little. I hate the very Asian aspect of 'emotional' teammates and lovers . I just don't like it. The CGI in all honesty is very poor. They could have used less with a higher budget. HOWEVER, like 'The Wandering Earth', the finale is entertaining to a very large extent. Every scene that the laser is blasted in, is nice.

I just wish, the move, scene, by scene, was more polished. I wish they had taken some more time to figure out how it will be edited rather than just trying to throw in good looking faces, and EXCESSIVE CGI.

Overall, 6 just because of the last battle.
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5/10
Strictly average
16 May 2020
The version I watched was very low quality (audio and video). Some of the scenes were too drawn out, but that is common in fantasy movies of the time. There were jumps in scenes which seemed hurried. Overall the movie felt too stretched out at times.

However the visual effects were the worst part of the film. I was expecting a lot more, but there are many movies which offer a much grander and spectacular look. The poor use of special effects made this an average movie.

The acting, dramatic and romantic was as good as could be expected. The costumes were pretty good too. Overall, an average movie
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Sadko (1953)
7/10
I thought it was Sinbad!? But it wasn't!
10 May 2020
I love these fantasy movies from the 50s. I thoroughly enjoyed the magnificent sets and the whole world they created. I also truly enjoyed the dances and costumes of what appeared to be a city in the Baltics.

I did not like the way the morale of the story at the end was delivered but that was perhaps I watched the English dubbed version.
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Messiah (2020)
10/10
Breathtaking
19 January 2020
Warning: Spoilers
As a Muslim, the show captivates like no other. At the same time i can see how it can resonate with people of other faith.

How will it be when he returns?

The premise is great but the show does full justice to it. You go from episode to episode believing he is either the Christ ,the Anti Christ or just a fraud.

The show doesnt fall 100% on any one religions' belief but blends them all together to leave one confused,frustrated yet captivated.

An excellent show that only Netflix had the guts to pull off.
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10/10
10/10 only if you have followed the MCU
29 April 2019
A movie bigger than this has never been made or attempted. Critics who do not appreciate the movie or say its 'just another superhero movie' take this movie alone. This is NOT a standalone movie, its a closing to a spectacular franchise and it was satisfying on so many levels, I cant even explain. There were so many moments in the movie that made one appreciate the depth of character, backstory,human bonding, sacrifice and ofcourse comedy and action, that I cannot even point them out even if I wanted to.

To enjoy the movie, at least watch most of the MCU movies. This is the movie of the decade and you WILL ENJOY THIS
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10/10
The Best Superhero ever made
19 March 2019
This is by far the best superhero that has ever been made, even beating Dark Knight. In fact, even the Villain is better than the Joker. Let me say that the acting in the movie is top notch, especially where it needs to be. The look on RDJ's face, the determination on caps face when facing the army, the resolve in Thanos's eyes. The movie lacks in CGI for sure, but there is so much soul in this movie and it will make you think for days after you have seen it. This movie is the high point of the MCU, how can it ever get better?
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9/10
Absolutely thriling
24 October 2015
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Yes the movie does have its negatives, mostly about the bizarre plot or event holes and twists however the movie is absolutely thrilling. The movie moves too quickly in the beginning but the idea of the Batman 'rising' for a final battle and eventually passing on has been done brilliantly. Like all Chris Nolan movies it has a tremendous score which coupled with the script and direction leaves one so emotionally involved, you tend to forget that Batman is not real. Despite it being a super hero movie an ordinary person some connects so well with the ideas about the 'greater good' and 'triumph over obstacles'. The movie is just absolutely great!
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