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Cabin Fever (2002)
I don't get Eli Roth
I wanted to like this movie. It has the recipe to be a campy classic, but to me its a painful mess. All of the characters suck. The dialogue is awkward and clunky. It almost feels like it was written by a teenager. The ending is especially frustrating. The movie tries to throw everything at the wall and nothing sticks. The deer flailing through the windshield was just cringe. The whole final chase was awkward and abrupt. To me, its more proof that Roth movies offer nothing more than gross out horror. The special effects makeup was pretty amazing. Especially considering the buget and when it was made. There are moments in this movie that were effective. The bathtub scene was tense. As was the first run in with patient zero. Unfortunately that doesnt do much to save this mess of a horror.
Haunted Mansion (2023)
Good performances with a bad script
I wanted to love the Haunted Mansion. Its dripping with style. It has an amazing cast. They give a solid performance. Unfortunately, the script doesnt feel complete. The movie tries to deal with the complexity of loving a loved one and moving on, but it never commits to it. It has a scatter shot approach to its humor. It throws a ton of jokes at the wall and hopes they land. Some do, but more just come off as painfully cheesy. Its a shame to, because under the excess there's a lot of interesting stuff going on. A little longer in the writers room and it could have been a scary good time. As it is, it feels like a state fairs take on the titular Disney ride.
Left Behind: Rise of the Antichrist (2023)
Embarassing
There should have been someone to just say no at some point in the development of this film. Unfortunately, that never happened. The result is an ultimately messy flick that does nothing good. The only plus is its not as bad as the Nicholas Cage one, but that bar is quite low. The script is messy. Character development is nonexistant. The symbolism is as subtle as a baseball bat. Not even the actors give believable performances. Part of that could be attributed to the abyssmal script, but part can also be directed to a director who has yet to prove they have any idea of what makes an enjoyable movie. Dont waste your time with this one. Youd be better off killing those brain cells by sniffing paint fumes.
Circle (2015)
A decent sci fi horror
Circle was an interesting movie that explores themes of politics, identity, and the length people will go to save themself. In a lot of ways, the movie is very successful in that. You couldn't help but latch on to certain characters and their plights. People you love would fall from grace as they become desperate to save themselves. There were moments in the movie that made my blood boil. Other moments had me laughing in glee as an antagonistic person bit the dust. I wish the script was a little tighter. There were quite a few deaths that seemed random to me. Other times it was confusing who died in the moment due to the editing. With a cast of 50? It can be hard to keep them straight. Once it gets to the final few, though, the script picks up. It builds to an effective climax and a somewhat satisfying conclusion that encapsulates the themes quite well. All in all, it's a solid movie that drags a bit too long in the middle with a few too many blunders in the writing to consider a classic. It is still a solid watch.
Bee & Puppycat: Lazy in Space (2022)
This may be one of my new favorite shows.
I didn't really know what I was getting into when I saw Bee and Puppycat on Netflix. I've not heard of the show in any of its earlier iterations. I just saw the trailer and loved the vibe. I am so glad I did. This show is endlessly charming. The feeling I get watching it reminds me of playing Animal Crossing or Stardew Valley. Every character is constructed with such care. I particularly love the story of Cardamon and their dog Sticky. The show dances between moments of humor, comedy, suspense, and melancholy so well. If you are looking for a comfy show to vibe to, it honestly doesn't get better than this.