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Magic Mike's Last Dance (2023)
The worst
I really wanted to love it. I liked the first movie even though the script was meh. The second one was so fun, recognizing we were here for the dancing. Probably my favorite. This one was so bad with limited to no dancing except at the beginning and end. The story didn't make sense, there was limited to no dancing up until the very end. Salma Hayek was married and just bored? As one of my favorite actresses I wish she could've saved the movie but she couldn't. Very confusing storyline. I was so disappointed to not have the original cast except for a random zoom call and did I mention the lack of dancing? The dance scene at the end with Channing was great but did not make up for the overall lack of dancing in the movie. So disappointing. Also the voiceover by her daughter was just weird and added nothing.
Parallels (2015)
To be continued?
*potential spoilers* I skimmed the reviews before watching the movie and many mentioned how this was originally destined to be a TV show. After watching the movie I could definitely see how this would have worked, even noticing places where episodes would have ended to make viewers tune in next week. The guy leaving in the elevator, the dad making an appearance, them arriving at a new earth, tons of places where viewers would have been left wanting more and the ending was the ultimate cliffhanger. I was left sitting there stunned wanting to go onto the next episode but unfortunately there was no episode to watch so I was left like other viewers wondering when the next movie or series might begin. I decided to write a review in the hopes that the more people who write reviews and have conversations about this movie the better the chances for the story to continue because I really want to know what happens next.
Love Sick Love (2012)
Worth a watch
I almost didn't watch this because I tend to steer clear of movies with a rating below 5 but once I read the synopsis I was hooked. It sounded like the kind of movies I typically enjoy and I was not disappointed. It's listed as a thriller but I definitely found some dark comedy in it especially once some of the other characters entered the movie. Lindsay Rose Binder, the lead, has only done one other film but I liked her and thought she did a great job portraying the single woman so desperate to find love she goes to extreme measures once she finds a potential catch. Nothing justified her crazy action but I have to say that even though she was insane I didn't completely hate her because the guy was definitely a jerk. I had to wonder at the end if she would ever find someone to fit into her insane idea of the perfect relationship.
Catacombs (2007)
Not too gory but plenty of scares
I'm a new fan of horror movies. I never found myself drawn to the genre but lately I find myself looking for a good scare. I mostly enjoy a good psychological thrill and a good twist rather than seeing someone's guts spilled all over the place. This movie does have some gore but is also scary and entertaining. The catacombs to me are both fascinating and terrifying. This film explores claustrophobia, fear of the dark, supernatural fears, as well as being in a dangerous situation not able to communicate with someone because of a language barrier. I was drawn to this movie because of Shannon Sossamon, who is an actress I enjoy and wonder why she doesn't do more films. I was also curious how Pink would be as an actress and have to say she does a good job. I won't spoil anything but just say that I enjoyed it right to the end.
Stonehearst Asylum (2014)
Unexpectedly great movie
I wasn't sure what to expect going into this movie but when I saw the talent involved thought it was worth checking out and I was not disappointed. It was a great thriller, not action packed but intriguing enough to keep my interest and keep me guessing with twists right up to the end plus the acting was outstanding. Ben Kingsley, Michael Caine, Jim Sturgess, and Kate Beckinsale all create fascinating characters. I haven't watched many of Kate Beckinsale's films but I found her character intriguing. The only movie I've seen Jim Sturgess is was Across the Universe but after seeing him in this I will definitely seek out more of his work. Michael Caine and Ben Kingsley are outstanding in whatever they do and this was no exception. The overwhelming number of platforms to watch movies on sometimes makes it difficult to choose good movies but this was a hidden gem, one I would watch again and would recommend to other viewers.
Detention (2011)
Tough to Describe but I liked it
After watching this movie I wanted to tell everyone about it because I loved it so much but didn't know how to describe it. It was like a bunch of 80's and 90's teen comedies and horror films rolled into one fast-paced entertaining movie. I did find myself puzzled a few times because certain plot points were so unexpected but I loved it. It's definitely a hidden gem and I found it as a recommended movies on Netflix. It's definitely not a movie for everyone but it's the first movie I've watched in a long time that made me want to immediately watch it again partly because I think I'll see things I missed and also because I was so entertained.