Change Your Image
Richard-Noggin
Reviews
Machete Kills (2013)
re: John Baggs' "review"
1. "Poor acting, poor dialogue, even worse actors. I didn't see the first one and will not see this one either." - DUH. This is what happens when one segment of society is bound and determined to shrink government so small that it can be drowned in a bathtub; things tend to get a bit, shall we say, dumbed-down.
2. "People who actually pay money to see these films are as brain-dead as the writer, director and producers of these films." - This, written about people who make a great living producing movies... written by someone who, based on the text of his review, probably has yet to achieve one accomplishment of note that even remotely compares to the production of just one movie.
3. "These remind me of the old Blacksploitation films in the 70s, only they are considerable lower budget and lower class." - Again, DUH. Uh, that was kind of the point, John Baggs. These movies are an HOMAGE (do the google) to 70s grindhouse and blacksploitation movies. The excessive scratching on the film stock? Intentional, to give the movie the "feel" of a 70s grindhouse/exploitation film. There are many other things in the movie that directly pay homage to the 70s films, and you can find these elements in many Rodriguez and Tarantino films. Since it reminded you of a 70s blacksploitation movie, I would say "MISSION ACCOMPLISHED", and not "lower budget, lower class", etcetera.
4. "Honestly I can't think of a single good thing to say about it." - Since you didn't see EITHER of the Machete movies, yet insisted on commenting about them, I am not surprised that you are unable to say anything good about them. Generally, to develop an opinion (that matters), one must EXPERIENCE the subject at hand. I guess your parents didn't teach you that, "if you have nothing good to say, don't say anything at all". If they had, perhaps you would not have commented and could be given the benefit of the doubt that you might be intelligent.
5. "Meth-Head Charlie, Crack-Head Danny, and Brainless Jessica. What a team. The three of the together couldn't make one good brain between them as evident of their acceptance to participate in this film, but then I guess when you are broke (or drugged out like Charlie, you'll do anything for money. " - Let's do the math, shall we? Charlie, Danny, Jessica.... many movie credits, many accomplishments in life, respectable bank accounts. John Baggs? Produces rambling, semi-literate "reviews" of movies that he has never seen, so that he can attack people who have actually succeeded in life. Sorry John, but the math doesn't add up in your favor.
In summary, Machete Kills is exactly what it is advertised to be. It is an homage to 70s grindhouse and exploitation films. Why attempt apple v. orange comparisons between an intentional B movie, and Oscar-caliber films (that John Baggs probably hasn't seen either)? Why not just get some popcorn and enjoy it? (That means actually SEEING it, John)
On Native Soil (2006)
A deserved condemnation of the Bush Amdinistration
Want to know what went wrong on 9/11? See this movie. While it was not as detailed as it should have been, only so much can fit in 2 hours. Enough data is included to prove that Bush and his administration were "asleep on watch". Even more, they made real effort to prevent disclosure of information, playing political games to cover their incompetence. To conclude less, you must not have watched with your eyes open. This movie has nothing to do with party affiliations. It deals with being an American, and demanding better from your government. I applaud the 9/11 families for their courage in taking on the Bush Administration, and holding them to account.
Superman Returns (2006)
Superman Returns - Tired Franchise Syndrome
This is not a new, original movie... like "Batman Begins". In fact, little is new, and that is disappointing. The tired old footage of Marlon Brando was not an homage, it was a mistake. I would have preferred to see Jor-El re-cast, with maybe Paul Newman. It was a bad move. Next, they ripped of many of the musical themes from the first movie; those too were tired. I counted at least 3 themes borrowed. The title sequence was borrowed. There was yet another romantic flight scene. I felt like I was watching a re-make of the first movie, with few exceptions. Superman should have been entirely made from whole cloth. It would have made the difference between an average summer Hollyweird "blockbuster', and an epic. Singer chose average.
That brings me to Singer, probably one of the worst directors in Hollyweird today. In addition to the mistakes above, Singer infused this movie with little soul. The emotions were plastic, and I never really cared for any of the characters by the end of the movie. The special effects are standard fare; nothing new or exciting. Yes, better than the original, but that is not saying much. Compared to other current movies, the effects were just as bland as the next one. Singer has a habit of making plastic films, like X-Men. There is little difference between Singer's Superman and X-Men.
The plot sucked. Once again, we get the old Lex Luthor takes over the world plot. Christ.... imagine if they gave Lex a break, and focused on a different arch enemy. It would have made the franchise fresh. Nope. Can't do that. Gotta stick to the tired Lex Luthor world domination / kill Superman plot. Nothing real inventive in the plot, which again borrows from the first movie.
Overall, a very forgettable movie. To make it worse, two mongoloided retards sat next to me and talked throughout the whole movie, even after they were asked to stop. When they weren't talking, one of them was sucking snot out of his nasal cavity and into his stomach. This went on and on. They were actually retards, so pointing that out to them might not have been the kindest thing I have ever done. It was satisfying after 2.5 hours of snot sucking, however.
The best part of the movie was the hotdog I ate before it started.