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3 Body Problem (2024)

4/10

3 Body Problem's problems (spoilers after a warning)

16 April 2024

Warning: Spoilers

Being a self-proclaimed sci-fi junkie, I was excited to check out this new hyped up sci-fi series. It starts of really well and hooked me right away. The first few episodes build so much intrigue and speculation.

Then the show grinds nearly to a halt. There is little to no story progression. We focus on ridiculously annoying subplots. I could feel myself caring less by the minute.

The final few episodes ramp back up with more frequent major plot points, but it's too late. The show already lost me. And there are a bunch of things that don't really make sense. I don't think I'll be checking out season 2.

(1 viewing, 4/15/2024)

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There are a few things that don't work or that I find hard to believe. For example, people who dedicate their life to science discover aliens, and their immediate reaction is, "They are my Gods."

Then they do this thing where maybe the aliens aren't so bad, until a huge reveal of, "you are bugs." The problem is, they already told us from the beginning that the aliens will be bad for us. The pacifist alien says not to contact them or Earth will be conquered. They should have either left the possibility of peaceful aliens open until "you are bugs." Or stop acting like it's not already known by the audience.

Then their is a mission to steal the communications with the aliens. They say they can't storm the boat with special forces because it will be a bloodbath and the passengers might destroy the data. And they can't use a missile strike or they might destroy the data themselves.

So they come up with a plan to use nanofibers to destroy the boat. Which is a total bloodbath. Which also may have destroyed the data itself. Which also gives the passengers enough time to destroy the data. The fact that this idiotic plan succeeds is pure dumb luck.

The annoying subplots I mentioned are the cancer patient and the love triangle he's a part of. Luckily it ended up playing a part in the plot. But we definitely didn't need to spend that much time with him dealing with his mortality. Or deciding if he wants to profess his love to his unavailable ex. Or imagining himself in a paper boat smh.

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The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare (2024)

5/10

Mediocre

15 April 2024

Guy Ritchie has been on a nice streak lately. Unfortunately, The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare is an overall mediocre entry into his filmography. Most of the movie is average with a few aspects that excel.

By far the best part of the movie is the action. I continue to thank filmmakers with the courage to go for an R rating. This movie is violent and not afraid to show it. Of course that's far from the only thing that makes good action. It's also well-shot, clear, hard-hitting and regularly brutal.

The other part I liked is (most of) the cast. The standouts are Henry Cavill and Eiza González, with the fan favorite (from my crowd's reaction) being Alan Ritchson. The rest of the cast is fine, but they are not given much to do in the way of performances or character.

Even with these positives, the movie overall couldn't get me excited. It has a fun tone but I just wasn't that invested (which is usually an easy task for me). I wasn't annoyed watching it, but I also was barely enjoying myself.

There is something else I couldn't stop thinking about. This doesn't necessarily impact my enjoyment. But the title and premise imply that in order to beat the Nazis, this British mission needs to "stoop to their level." They need to be ungentlemanly this time, when normally they are extra gentlemanly and honorable. If you know anything about British history, this notion is laughable.

To make it worse, nothing they do in this movie would seem ungentlemanly. There is no moral ambiguity. There are no dilemmas. The "good guys" are never portrayed as anything other than "good guys." So I don't really understand the point.

Look, I doubt anyone will hate it, and some may really like it. But for me, this is fairly forgettable and rewatch chances are near zero.

(1 viewing, early access screening 4/13/2024)

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Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead (2024)

5/10

More of a girl movie than a guy movie

12 April 2024

That headline isn't necessarily a criticism, but my reviews and ratings are subjective. And this movie leans towards a chick flick. There is still some guy humor, as well as jokes that are funny regardless of gender. I laughed a decent amount and there are a few hilarious parts.

But then it switches back to girl humor. Or a romance plot with EXTENSIVE scenes on dates. There are even life lessons. Again, these aren't necessarily bad things. They're just not why I watch comedy movies.

I found the lead to be the least funny. But the three younger siblings are hilarious and memorable characters. And the babysitter cracked me up.

I had an okay time watching this. But it's probably more enjoyable if you like chick flicks or are looking for a date movie.

(1 viewing, opening Thursday 4/11/2024)

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Arcadian (2024)

7/10

The continued resurgence of Nick Cage

11 April 2024

Fair warning to all Nicolas Cage fans: contrary to what the poster may lead you to believe, he is NOT the lead. And he does NOT have any crazy-Cage moments. Even so, Arcadian is still a solid horror flick.

When it comes to these types of low-budget isolation movies with tiny casts, they frequently don't have enough substance to warrant the runtime. Not enough happens to make it entertaining. But that's not the case with Arcadian. There are lots of intense and suspenseful moments.

It does a great job with the horror elements and designs. There are a few highly memorable scenes with maximum creepiness. And the whole cast gives good performances.

Not everything works and there are a few flaws. And it doesn't reach the level of recent Cage hits Dream Scenario and The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent. But I think genre fans will have a good time with this one.

(1 viewing, opening Thursday 4/11/2024)

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The American Society of Magical Negroes (2024)

4/10

I deserve to be alive

9 April 2024

I want to clarify that my dislike of this movie has absolutely zero to do with the message. I am fully behind it. Racism is still alive and well. Everyone deserves freedom, dignity and justice.

As for the movie itself... I just wasn't a fan. They take an interesting premise and do very little with it. This turns into a fully standard love story. The romance plot isn't bad, but it takes a fantastical idea and turns it into a run-of-the-mill relationship drama we've seen a million times.

As for the comedy, I laughed a decent amount. But it wasn't enough to keep me invested in the uninteresting story. I didn't hate watching this, but I don't personally recommend it.

(1 viewing, 4/3/2024)

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Civil War (2024)

3/10

Meander: The Movie

9 April 2024

I am huge fan of writer/director Alex Garland. I've loved his movies all the way back to 28 Days Later and Sunshine. His last movie, Men, was highly ambitious and memorable but didn't work for me. It was his first miss. Civil War is his second, but for very different reasons.

Rather than being ambitious and memorable, Civil War is so normal and bland. I felt bored for the entire runtime, even the action scenes. Why? Because this movie doesn't have a story. It has a premise and does the bare minimum with that premise.

The entire plot, which we find out at the beginning, is traveling from point A to point B. And it's dangerous. That's it. That's the whole purpose of the movie. It's also the purpose of a random episode of The Walking Dead. Or The Last of Us.

The characters meander. The story meanders. The movie meanders. That's what I just spent two hours watching. A bunch of meandering. And you can throw in some well-shot action sequences. But I just didn't care. I was literally thinking to myself during the climax, "I don't care."

It reminded me of another movie that had so much hype and was a huge letdown. Battle Los Angeles was about an alien invasion. Yet the entire focus was a mission to rescue a group of civilians. It's a very regular story with a sci-fi skin on it. Civil War is a very regular story with dystopian skin.

Look, this isn't a poor-quality movie. It just has no substance. It feels like nothing. And I had a terrible time watching it.

(1 viewing, early access screening IMAX 4/8/2024)

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Sting (2024)

3/10

Below average across the board

6 April 2024

I watched Sting early as part of AMC's Screen Unseen. I knew absolutely nothing about the movie. But I'm someone who loves creature features and watches most theatrically-released horror flicks. I also love spiders. Spider-man is my favorite superhero. I've seen nearly every (mostly terrible) spider-related movie (Eight Legged Freaks, Arachnophobia, Big Ass Spider!, etc). The spider gremlin is the coolest one of the Gremlins series.

The reason I say all this is to illustrate that it should've been easy for me to like this. Even if it wasn't "good," I would have been fine with something entertaining and fun. But every aspect of this movie is underwhelming.

This includes the cast, the performances and the characters (aside from the daughter). The dialogue is weak. The comedy isn't funny enough. The scares aren't scary enough. It's more boring than fun.

But the worst is the lack of spider. I estimate 30 seconds of total screen time. I'm not exaggerating. And I understand the concept of keeping the creature hidden to add suspense. But 30 seconds just isn't enough. And I'm confident this has to do with budgetary limitations. But that excuse won't stop creature feature fans from feeling entirely unsatisfied.

(1 viewing, early screening Screen Unseen 3/25/2024)

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A Murder at the End of the World (2023)

4/10

Couldn't keep me invested

6 April 2024

A Murder at the End of the World is an FX miniseries with a cool premise. It sets up an intriguing story with nonlinear storytelling. I like the four leads, both the cast and the characters. Lead actress Emma Corrin gives a great performance. And seriously, where has Clive Owen been. He used to be one of my favorite actors. But I wasn't a fan of the rest of the cast or the hollow characters.

The best part of the show is the setting. We've seen tons of isolation movies, but the sci-fi infusion helps it stand out, a la Ex Machina.

Unfortunately, this show could not keep me invested. I had to keep reminding myself to finish it, and I barely wanted to. This is coming from someone who absolutely loves movies/shows. It doesn't take a lot to hook me.

(1 viewing, 4/5/2024)

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Monkey Man (2024)

1/10

You know what I like in my movies, being able to see

5 April 2024

Headline #2: Imagine if John Wick turned out terrible, that is Monkey Man.

Headline #3: John Wick x Skinamarink

Most people won't get the last headline, but if you've seen Skinamarink, you know what it's like to watch a movie where you can't see anything.

This movie is a complete mess from a story perspective, a filmmaking perspective and an action perspective. Everything about it is hectic and frantic. The story doesn't go farther than the most basic revenge plots. We jump from scene to scene seemingly at random.

But by far the worst part is the action. You seriously can't see anything. It's some of the worst filmed action I've ever watched. Anyone who thinks this action is good hasn't seen good fight scenes. It's atrocious.

There are constant close-ups, shaky-cam and quick cuts. Even a car chase scene will frantically jump from shot to shot, swinging the camera. A foot-chase scene will have the cameraman running without a stabilizer. It's almost as if they don't want you to be able to watch.

I was completely bored and basically fed up with the movie, hoping it would be over soon. But there was still an hour left. So I did something I almost never do: I walked out. I normally tell people to make their own opinions on movies, but this one is horrendous. It's not even worth watching for free if you have the streaming service that picks it up.

(1 viewing, opening Thursday 4/4/2024)

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Late Night with the Devil (2023)

7/10

When people say they don't make original movies any more

1 April 2024

Late Night with the Devil is a new and unique horror flick. Even having seen 500+ horror films, I can't compare this to anything else. It's not groundbreaking or mind-blowing, but it's different and original.

It's also really good, well-made in most aspects. It hooks you early on, even before any of the horror starts. For a while you're just enjoying a fabricated late night TV talk show. And then when the horror kicks in, oh does it kick. There are a few memorable and jaw-dropping scenes.

My headline is referring to something that drives me crazy. People, including close friends, complain that Hollywood has run out of ideas and only makes sequels, remakes and superhero movies. I respond by showing them all of the original movies released in a year, and how they did not watch any of them. They only go to the theaters a few times a year, and only for the blockbusters. What they're complaining about is their own fault.

If you're a fan of horror and are looking for something far from traditional, Late Night with the Devil is for you. And if you're sick of the perceived lack of original ideas, this is the kind of movie you should be supporting.

(1 viewing, 3/31/2024)

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Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (2024)

3/10

Hectic gibberish

29 March 2024

I keep coming back to these movies. Over and over. I love monster movies and can enjoy dumb-fun action. I'm the exact target audience. How do they continue to fail? Aside from Godzilla (2014), they range from mediocre to terrible. And GxK is no different.

I know most reviews will compare this to Godzilla Minus One. But I have to. Every single Godzilla shot from Minus One is better than every single shot of him in GxK. Every single action scene in Minus One is better than every single one in GxK. Better story, characters, dialogue, emotional investment. Everything. Minus One is better in every way.

The worst thing I can say about GxK is... I was so bored. And I didn't care about anything that was happening. Zero investment. This is partly because it doesn't really have a story. Stuff just happens. Halfway through, I still didn't know what the story was about, what conflict we might be heading to, any kind of build up of a threat.

They continue with another useless human plot, completely formulaic and bland. One of the only positives is a highly talented cast. They're just not given anything to work with. Rebecca Hall is the only one who gets to show her talent.

Even worse is the 50+ comedic attempts. I laughed twice. The nearly sold out crowd laughed a few times. The rest made me cringe. They're like dad jokes. The entirety of the human story is basically a kids movie.

What about the titans? They rarely show the scale of these monsters. Most of the time it's from the perspective of the monsters, not the humans. So they always look like they're 6 feet tall, with everything around just smaller.

Even the movements are so fast like humans are fighting. When they fall, they fall in a second. No ground-shaking impact. It feels so fake and nowhere close to epic. I'm not anti-CGI, but the big action scenes are hectic gibberish.

I give up. It shouldn't be this difficult. I don't even need it to be a "good" movie. Just entertaining with good action. Instead I get forgettable and dumb.

(1 viewing, opening Thursday IMAX 3/28/2024)

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Imaginary (2024)

2/10

Entertainingly bad

27 March 2024

How is this already available for streaming? It was released in theaters less than three weeks ago. That's a pretty bad sign.

The good: there are a couple of early jump scares that really made me jump. And there is one cool idea that actually worked.

The bad: everything else. This movie is extremely stupid and regularly laughable. They repeatedly do this thing where the young daughter is the creepy voice of the imaginary friend. But it's not creepy at all. It just sounds like a kid trying to be scary and made me laugh every time.

Later in the movie they start getting into the lore and explanations of what is happening and why. It reaches new levels of stupidity, shattering its own previous records.

Did I mention the unbelievably annoying stereotypical bratty teen daughter? You can't have a terrible movie without one of those.

From a horror fan, Imaginary is everything wrong with horror movies. Do better.

(1 viewing, 3/26/2024)

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Skinamarink (2022)

1/10

Rename it "Nothing: The Movie"

22 March 2024

I regularly speak to my friends about the beauty of movies. How they can affect you, entertain you, mesmerize you, scare you, thrill you, break your heart and put it back together again. Movies do to me more than they do to most people.

Then I watch Skinamarink. Why wouldn't I? I love horror movies. Many of them are terrible, but I still find entertainment from laughing at the bad ones.

Why all this preamble? Because never in all my years, after the 5,000+ movies I've watched, have I seen something so devoid of.... anything. Literally anything. Is there anything in this movie? Even something bad I can laugh at? Anything at all?

I almost never quit a movie, but I could not torture myself any further. I sped through the rest of the movie just to see any kind of actual "horror" (there is not). At one point I was watching at 10x speed and I didn't miss anything. I was still bored and felt like I was wasting my time. At 10x speed. That's how nothing this movie is.

If you think I'm exaggerating, I promise I'm not. There is almost zero dialogue. The actors are rarely shown. They seem to have forgotten about the "picture" part of "motion picture." And come to think of it, the "motion" part as well. The majority of the movie is shots of an empty wall or ceiling.

(1 viewing, 3/21/2024)

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Road House (2024)

8/10

A streaming movie that knows what it means to entertain?!?!

21 March 2024

I find most streaming movies to range between mediocre and terrible. But every once in a while, one comes along that surprises me; one that understands what it means to entertain. Road House (2024) is the definition of entertaining.

This is a highly enjoyable and fun action flick. It has a mostly light-hearted tone, but there are a few moments that demonstrate the seriousness; a few looks given by Gyllenhaal that chilled me to the bone.

To continue on that topic, Gyllenhaal gives yet another phenomenal performance. He has this weird demeanor of someone relaxed, chill, and carefree. But there is always something more behind his eyes.

The fight scenes are fantastic. I had my jaw dropped for extended periods. There are so many punches where they focus on letting us see the hit. I don't know how they did it so well.

The other surprise is the humor. I full-volume laughed repeatedly, my favorite being the nice henchman. And it never feels random or forced. Most of the laughs aren't even jokes, but rather situational humor within the action.

One last point of note, I want to thank these filmmakers for having the courage to go for an R-rating. It seems obvious for this type of movie, and for a movie that's not dependent on ticket sales. But I've seen too many movies, even streaming, that opt for the neutered version of their film. A few that come to mind: Rebel Moon, The Gray Man, Samaritan.

I had a blast watching Road House. I think most people will love it. It may not be super deep, but it remembers how to entertain.

(1 viewing, 3/20/2024)

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Stopmotion (2023)

3/10

Some will like it, most won't

20 March 2024

I'm pretty open to checking out nearly every theatrically-released horror movie. Stopmotion had a limited release, but it looked really creepy so I gave it a chance.

There is definitely a lot of good here. I enjoyed the performance by the lead actress. It's filled with really cool, creepy imagery. And the stop motion stuff was done really well.

Unfortunately, a few things really tanked this movie for me. It did a bad job of keeping me invested and engaged. I was fairly bored for such a short movie. And it leans way too far on the metaphorical side for my liking. I get what they were going for. I just need more than that.

When it ended, I felt fully unsatisfied and a bit annoyed.

(1 viewing, 3/19/2024)

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The Passenger (III) (2023)

6/10

A good movie

18 March 2024

I didn't know anything about The Passenger when I turned it on. I expected another bland throw-away streaming movie that I either hate or does nothing for me. But it surprised me in more than one way. It hits hard, and it doesn't take long to do it.

The performances by both leads are fantastic. Kyle Gallner is really starting to impress me. I've seen him in other things. But his performances in this and Smile have solidified him as someone who makes me more excited to see a movie.

It does a great job of getting you emotionally invested in the characters and their arcs. And there are numerous intense scenes.

I can't fully explain why I don't love this more. It's good but still feels more like a streaming movie than a theatrical one. And I don't see myself watching it again. But I'm glad I did and I had a good time.

(1 viewing, 3/14/2024)

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Anatomy of a Fall (2023)

2/10

Best picture nominee?

13 March 2024

Every year I lose more and more respect for the Oscars. The best picture nominees usually have a couple movies I like. The rest are movies I hate or have absolute zero interest in watching. Can you guess which category this falls in?

I cannot fathom why Anatomy of a Fall was even made, let alone being nominated for best picture. This has to be one of the most mundane and uneventful courtroom dramas/mysteries I've ever watched. There is endless, barely interesting dialogue that made this feel more like work than entertainment. I think watching a real life court case would be more enjoyable.

Nothing about this movie feels cinematic or worth my time. I even looked into some of the deeper meanings. I can see why this might appeal to some. But that should be the cherry on top. If the story itself is bereft of intrigue, then I don't care about the deeper meaning.

The only thing at which this movie succeeds is making me wonder if French courts are really this ridiculous. I'm no expert, but it seems to be filled with things that would never fly in an objective court system. I can't tell if it's unrealistic or just how French courts are.

(1 viewing, 3/11/2024)

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Dark Harvest (2023)

3/10

Coulda been good

13 March 2024

Dark Harvest is a streaming-level horror flick with an interesting premise. I love the look of it, by far the best part of the movie. There are lots of beautifully creepy images and backgrounds, like a stunning but eerie moon. I was mildly enjoying the first half of the movie.

Around that point, I figured out the entire rest of the story which caused me to have significantly less enjoyment for the rest of the runtime. I was hoping there would be something more, but there wasn't. And it doesn't come close to having a satisfying conclusion. I groaned when the credits rolled.

I can see some die-hard horror fans liking this. But unless you regularly enjoy lower-level movies, this is probably a skip.

(1 viewing, 3/12/2024)

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Clock (2023)

2/10

Don't be fooled, this is not a horror movie

11 March 2024

I've been duped. The only reason I watched this movie is because I love horror flicks. But they pull a bait-and-switch. Instead I watched a movie about female fertility, child birth and biological clocks. And when I realized that, all I could think is, I would have never watched this movie in a million years.

They do add a few traditional horror elements, but they are scarce and extremely weak. Not one moment creeped me out or made me jump. Zero suspense, zero tension. It's extremely boring with almost no intrigue. And to top it off, there is a ton of propaganda of various sorts.

Avoid this movie at all costs. (1 viewing, 3/10/2024)

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Poor Things (2023)

4/10

Why don't I trust my instincts?

11 March 2024

I had zero interest in watching Poor Things. It looked like super artsy, pretentious nonsense. I don't care that it was nominated for best picture, most of the nominees are terrible. I don't care that it has a 92% critic rating on RT, critics are dumb. But several youtube reviewers had this on their best of the year list, even citing that it's not pretentious nonsense...

But that's exactly what it is. It's just weird for the sake of being weird. Even the musical score is so odd, but not in a way that adds any value to the viewing experience. All I felt throughout the movie was a general sense of pointlessness.

Having said all that, I did find some enjoyment, amusement and a few laughs. The acting, visuals and creativity are great. Otherwise I would have given an even harsher score.

If you're generally not a fan of overly artsy movies, this is not the one that will win you over. (1 viewing, 3/10/2024)

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Snack Shack (2024)

7/10

I miss when comedies weren't afraid

7 March 2024

I miss when comedies weren't afraid of offending anyone. I miss when comedies didn't try to teach me a lesson. I miss when comedies accurately showed how guys act and talk around each other.

I forgot how much I missed them until I watched Snack Shack. Now while this can be described as a 90s throwback comedy, it does a great job of celebrating bro culture without celebrating some of the creepy stuff from 80s/90s comedies, like peeping on women.

Having said that, some of the vulgar language and jokes had me cracking up. It reminds me of so many conversations I've had with my friends. The situations and movie overall are pretty hilarious, with a few highly memorable parts.

Lead actor Conor Sherry kills it. He does a great job with the comedy, with the perfect balance of being a dork without being a wuss. And there are a few serious moments where his performance made me say, "Wow." I think we'll be seeing more of him.

A couple things hold this back from being an instant comedy classic. Later in the movie, it focuses less on comedy and more on drama, both romantic and non. Most of it is done well, but there are very few laughs in the last half hour. And some of the romance drama feels manufactured, forced and unnecessary.

I still had a good time with this movie and encourage people to support R-rated comedies. We don't get nearly enough of them.

(1 viewing, early fan screening 3/6/2024)

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Dune: Part Two (2024)

6/10

Another entry that doesn't entirely stand on its own

26 February 2024

Dune: Part Two is on par with the first in nearly every aspect. However you felt about the first one is likely how you will feel about this sequel. It's a visual and auditory explosion of beauty and the technical aspects are all pristine. Directing, cinematography and music are elite. And they continue to build the cast with great new additions.

But just like with Part One, the lack of story progression is noticeable. We don't get the ups and downs of a three-act structure. It feels like one act stretched out to 165 minutes. Again we don't seem to really have a climax. I didn't feel the emotional resonance or investment in the story and characters. And I didn't entirely grasp character motivations, like why a character does something or why another is upset about it.

With Part One, I was a lot more forgiving of it not being able to completely stand on its own. But now it's getting a little frustrating. Also, the PG-13 limitations are glaring.

(1 viewing, early fan screening IMAX 2/25/2024)

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Birth/Rebirth (2023)

3/10

Part of a movie

16 February 2024

I don't really have a lot to say about Birth/Rebirth. It's an interesting idea, but that's about it. The idea goes nowhere. It feels like part of a movie. Like the entirety of the movie should be the first act only. Or even the opening scene. Its minimal substance is stretched out to 100 minutes.

Because of this, the movie is extremely boring. It does a terrible job of hooking you or keeping you invested. Even by streaming movie standards, I find it surprising that this script was greenlit. There isn't enough story to warrant a full movie.

What I watched wasn't terrible. It just wasn't good or worthy of my time.

(1 viewing, 2/15/2024)

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Madame Web (2024)

7/10

With great responsibility comes great power

15 February 2024

Am I the only person who likes this movie? It seems like the consensus is that it's awful and will be on most people's worst of the year list. The thing is... I don't care. I've seen thousands of movies and am confident in my opinion. Even if everyone says it's bad, I like what I like. Want proof? The Amazing Spider-Man 2, the one that got the series cancelled and rights sold to Disney, is still my favorite Spider-Man movie (9 stars).

Madame Web starts off like a typical, bland superhero flick. But it keeps getting better and more entertaining as it goes on. It has some cool action, a good musical score, and a beastly villain. They do a great job with a lesser-known character, one whose power seems impossible to translate to live-action.

There are a couple of scenes later in the movie that gave me goosebumps. And I left the theater in a great mood. This is 10,000 times better than Morbius. It may not be high-quality cinema, but I found it thoroughly enjoyable.

(1 viewing, opening Wednesday UltraScreen 2/14/2024)

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Missing (I) (2023)

6/10

Solid for a one-time viewing

14 February 2024

I enjoyed the movie Searching, so I was immediately interested in a new movie made by the same people. It uses the same style of filmmaking with the entirety of the movie taking place on screens (computers, phones, security cameras). And this is another solid entry in this newer subgenre.

It's an interesting mystery with a story that goes in unexpected directions. But I wasn't as invested as I remember being with Searching. I also found a few flaws. I kept deducing information way before the protagonist.

And there is one big mistake early, on which the entire rest of the movie hinges. Even if you answer all the security questions, a customer service associate will never tell you the password. They will reset it for you. On top of that, even if you have the right password, if you log into a new device, there will likely be some kind of authentication.

Even with these flaws, I still had a decent time with this movie. I think I like Searching overall a bit better, but there is a story element later in Missing that keeps it on the same level as its predecessor. Also there are a couple of jokes I really enjoyed. One involved reCAPTCHA and the other was a jab at everyone's obsession with true crime.

(1 viewing, 2/13/2024)

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