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The Marvels (2023)
It's not the marvelous.
I really want to like this movie, I really do. It just that it give the same vibe as the other superhero movie... Blue Bettle which I'm kinda disappointed. It try too hard & slack with the other crucial scene.
Why did there is a musical all of the sudden. It makes no sense. If I want to elaborate more, I might give spoilers instead. I won't blame on the actors themselves since it's not their fault
. Maybe there is more to it but it was edited out due to time constraint.
I do have some hope after seeing the post credit since it give new hope to the franchise who at the moment are not reaching the same level as the Iron man timeframe.
Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (2023)
Good but repetitive plot
I watch all the previous transformer movie & I have to say, I'm abit frustrated with the plot lines the transformer has shown over the years. This movie is no exception.
Don't get me wrong, I like the transformer ever since I was a kid & when the 1st transformer movie was shown in 2007, it was quite a thrilling experience since I always hoping a movie abt this cartoon/comic will be adapted to cinema in live action one.
Then 2nd movie is produced & 3rd one & so forth been made, I see the repetitive plot line is quite obvious.
The cheesy dialog is starting to get on my nerve as well. The heroic deeds, the sacrifice was made simply bcoz it's what a transformer movie is all about.
I was hoping that this time around, they were thinking outside the box & not confine with just a ending that is similar.
Still, not to bash too much abt this movie, I did shed a tear during some emotional scene which I guess it's some kind of acceptance that not all this movie is bad, it just could be made better.
I also want to add up that It's quite refreshing this time around, no "pretty" ppl is shown simply bcoz to entice ppl to watch this movie. It's not necessary to begin with. The 2 human character works just fine.
The post credit scene give me high hope abt the future of this franchise. I hope they don't screw up.
The Flash (2023)
It's enjoyable to watch.... Mostly
I was skeptical about this movie at first since the review ppl made is not that good.
After watching it however, I enjoy it .. most of the time. The plot lines is almost what I imagine it from watching the anime & comic.
Even though this movie has been affected quite a-bit by actor Ezra Miller, however this movie made me wishing he get some help soon since he was terrific as the flash.
The participant or cameo of "others" are much appreciated as well. It make this movie relatable.
Overall .. & again I enjoy this movie l. The ending could be better IMO.
Highly recommend this to anyone who like superheroes movies.
Black Widow (2021)
This movie give some closure to black widow story.. sort of
I have watch the trailer couple of times & see the movie after that. It didn't disappoint me one bit. I know there should be more to it in this movie than it been has shown but I believe it will be bonus later in bluray or special edition.
The one abt Natasha been trained to be a Super spy agent was not shown .. unfortunately.. but if their make it a series.. who knows that the storyline will be cover including Budapest thingy with Clint Barton.
I also saw the box office result 2 weeks after it was shown in cinema & other platform ... I don't care what some of the critic say abt this movie.. stated that it wasn't satisfactory & also the taskmaster identity has been question & ridicule.
Some of the story is quite obvious & easy to read especially the scene where all of them been capture.
Overall the movie I give it a 8. 7 too low while 9 is abit too much .
Mulan (2020)
It's not great but it's not bad either.
The movie try to emulate some of the key component that makes the previous movie great. There are hit & miss which is understandable.
It seems that ppl would like to compare this movie with the anime which most of us grown fond of. They shouldn't. Overall I believe this movie manage to capture some of the element that at least manage to stand on its own.
Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw (2019)
This movie is a wonderful to watch for a spin-off
This spin-off of the fast & furious franchise will give you almost the same volume of action pack, excitement & humor that you might have expect from a famous movie. The 2 actors has a good chemistry with their different approach to get the job done. The action is just superb & fast moving with a bit of humor add in to the mix. Not forgetting the actress who play a character that suitable for this movie instead of some damsel in distress type which I think degrading a woman this days. I also like this movie uses an American & British guy to join forces to fight their opponent which unfortunately still goes to a typical British accent bad guy (marvelous play by the very talented Idris Elba). The only downside is that it seems that this movie finally is a bit too fast imo...
X-Men: Dark Phoenix (2019)
I like the ending the most
I was very skeptical at first to watch this movie after seeing lots of negative comments & review from ppl. I drag myself to the cinema just to see how bad this movie was ... too my delight it wasn't at all.. I mean yeah the first half of it was not great but its getting better toward the end.
I'm more impressed on how their manage to make Jean Grey sacrifices herself without someone to do it for her... unlike The X-Men: The last stand which I consider the worst ending for her. How did wolverine survive even though the reason behind it it because of his healing ability which make no sense since the rest of them been incinerated almost instantly.
Then the best part is the ending where Charles & Eric manage to sit down & patching their differences finally (if my eyes didn't deceive me of coz). I hope their won't continue with this X-Men anymore but instead reboot it & get a fresh start so that this franchise can join the other marvel universe character especially The Avengers(Phase 4)
Love, Death & Robots: Zima Blue (2019)
Back to your roots
Talk about going back to your roots. This short movie has make us think about the simple life without worrying anything else.
Most people when their reach their ultimate achievement & cannot go any further, what would their do after that. Either stop & find another new things to do or like this movie stated, trying to go back the way it were when life was simple but productive. Well if you cleaning the tiles itself, even though how long it takes, it's all worth it in the end. Who want to see dirty tiles right.
Love, Death & Robots: Beyond the Aquila Rift (2019)
Creepy but entertaining to watch
This movie is very creepy indeed to the point it make you think to wonder off so far from your home.(Earth)
Just imagine what would happen if your lost in space & fly off very far from your original destination & ended up to this hellish place. When the creature stated that it care about that person, does it really means it ... or because the creature itself is long for a suitable companion. He look so old & scrawny looking. Perhaps the creature feed on the guy desire that eventually suck off his life force bit by bit.
Warcraft (2016)
This movie is just awesome
Not perfect though but 9/10 already deserved a sequel. Not once while watching this movie did I check my phone which usually i do if the story is bad or boring.
I have been waiting for this movie to be adapted from the game when I first start playing it many years ago. I recommend to anyone especially who are hardcore Warcraft gamer to watch it. You won't regret it.
What makes the movie appealing is the storyline which try to appeal to both Warcraft fan & the people have never heard or even play the games before. The special effect are top notch. It's good thing that the director decided against using normal size actor to play the Orc since it makes more sense to use cgi which nowadays make you convince that It's a real person.