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The Deliverance (2024)
Very well acted
It appears from reading the reviews I must have watched a different movie. It captured the struggle with childhood trauma in three generations, the battles of poverty without moving too far from the plot which was not the possession. It was the demons of trauma, poverty, addiction, the mother was not capable of overcoming on her own. It showed that sometimes generational trauma can be addressed, this is rare. The mother had to experience all of this to understand she had to let go and have faith that she could be the mom she really wanted to be. It was touching and shined the light on believing in yourself to overcome. It takes the mother to work on the relationships that are most important such as her relationship with her husband and reuniting their family.
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024)
Waste of time
Sick of all the green screen these big budget movies keep using like it is the 1930s. The action is no where near Fury Road, what a let down, not enough dialog that helps to connect to the characters. Would have been better if they showed the relationship between Furiosa and the green place. The green screen is terrible on the newer TVs 2024 Samsung. It was a lazy story line, very mellow dramatic. Chris Hemsworth is over played, use some fresher faces, better actors better writers first. Anya Taylor-Joy is a good actress but also over played. There is no depth to believing she was the young Furiosa.
Dracula Untold (2014)
Love love love this movie
This was an amazing movie, the acting was great. The story unfolded as if there would be a sequel, I wish it did. The best part is the character build up, you feel for their struggle and that made them relatable. This is a story about love lasting throughout the ages. A father's love for his son. The directing was amazing, the visual effects were also very well done. It's not a horror film but more of a thriller without being slow or boring. Please someone make the sequel! These characters were so well done, I would want to see more even if you just build it from the present day aspect of the Dracula tale. Great movie!!'
Infinite Storm (2022)
Wow...more soundstage
Like we don't know she is on a soundstage, no even outdoors in a lot. The green screen is making more money than this film at least it can be in better movies. I love Naomi Watts, she is a good actress compared to others like her. There isn't much action that you would think would go into a film like this. The snow scenes are good but could have been better. It's also based on true events. Did they not take notes? All movie houses are doing this CGI stage stuff like from the 60s. As viewers we should demand location location on location. I did feel cold watching the blizzard scenes. I just wish it had been thrilling.
Talk to Me (2022)
Wow!!!! Great horror film
Original premise, solid acting and a great ending. The actors were largely unknown here in the US, but they did an excellent job establishing the characters and progressing the story. Directing was also solid. The scenes were well developed and the shots were dark and creepy, which helped build tension and suspense as the movie progressed. This is horror that is psychological enough and creepy enough to appeal to horror junkies and drama fans alike. The ending was great and wrapped everything up perfectly. I thought the story was also very original but with parts that harkened back to the best stuff in the 70's and 80's. It is a must see but be careful, it will suck you in so enjoy.
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (2023)
Too much CGI
So disappointing. I grew up watching Indiana Jones movies with my dad (RIP). The locations were so amazing, but now it's less than a silent film. The storyline was weak but why would it need to be more because everyone will go see it or buy it on a streaming service. These older actors should pass the torch to the younger actors that can be the son of Indians Jones. Go back to shooting on location or even outdoors, the fake sun, we still have a real sun soooo, get off the back lot and go outside! Can't keep making these cheap COVID films, the pandemic is over. The age regression of Harrison Ford was really amazing, that's why I gave it two stars. The writing was lazy again it's the IJ franchise so they didn't need a great script (but it did). There was no real character build up so you don't feel an attachment to the new characters. You just can't get into the film because it was so reduced. The nostalgia is still there obviously but I wish it would stop being a money grab. If Harrison is still IJ for the next installment, I will boycott the film, if I even think it's going to be overly CGI'd I will boycott the film. Who cares because they will still make millions.
Gray Matter (2023)
Really good
This looks like it should have a sequel and I hope they make it. This is an origin story and there needs to be something else other than the typical Marvel and DC. There are so many comics that should be made into movies. This was entertaining and it's good to see the up and coming actors. This movie has a "Firestarter" storyline. They are being hunted for their abilities and the young lady Aurora doesn't not know her own ability. This also is how people who are different get treated as a threat to mankind. I highly recommend this movie if you love the opened third eye. It does seem a little slow but origin stories are typically.
My Ghost Story (2010)
My dog does not like ghost stories
My dog has a physical reaction to this show. I am on S3E7, he whines at the TV. Not every episode so when I went back to watch it, thinking it has been whole week since I watched on Discovery+ my yorkie Prince would be alright I gave him a calming Peanut butter treat so we shall see. He does like watching TV and this show is not violent to watch. They say dogs sense evil because on the episodes that talk about possession or evil spirit, he gets upset. I love binging this show and so does my husband. The last season was in 2013, hope they can come back so I can see if my dog will react the same way. I'm gonna keep watching it and hold his little paw.
Maggie (2015)
Arnold can really act
I was so surprised at Arnold's performance cause it was amazing. This movie is slow but watching him struggle with being a father who has to make the ultimate sacrifice for his child. He was genuine in his performance.
I would love to see more of this from Arnold. The character he plays loves his daughter so much and she loves him so much that she has the will power to save her father and sacrifice herself. You have to watch this movie more than once to appreciate the theatrical performances given. This was true love between a father and his daughter. If I could write to Arnold, I would ask if he could do more dramatic roles like this.
The Pope's Exorcist (2023)
No subtitles could not finish without them
I know many of us Americans do not know how to speak other languages so if I buy a movie such as this, it has closed caption and/or subtitles for the different languages. It's not like it was just a few words, it was conversations at length without knowing what they said. This was a purchase on Amazon, I would have hated to go out to the movies and sit through it without having a clue what they are saying. Content providers don't know who is their audience. Russell Crowe was giving a great performance but could not move past the first few scenes. I would purchase again with the provided subtitles need to enjoy the movie.
The Last of Us (2023)
BEST EPISODE EVER!!!!
What compassion, kindness and love. I cried like a baby. I have NEVER EVER had a TV show make me cry like I lost a loved one. I don't want to give spoilers and I will hold back some. The end of the world should have more people like Frank and Bill. Bill came off as a hard azz but he was truly tender, loving and kind. The writers outdid themselves with this one. I am looking forward to the next episode. HBO needed to redeem themselves. I cried when Hodor died in GOT. This was so amazing and I see people who gave it a 1 we all know why. The entire world exists no on a spectrum whether it's intelligence or sexuality. We exist for each other. Great episode.
Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul. (2022)
Perfect for "don't keep your own counsel"
Great acting! This is an example of mega churches as entertainment and not to be taken seriously. It's a dark comedy and the dark will come to light in nature. This movie captured the delusion that is human nature, facing "demons" that is betrayal of self, hiding in plain sight the lies we tell ourselves, how painful looking in the mirror can be when the image you create crumbles. The writer captures the superiority over others as a myth. This was a good movie with the great acting, writing and directing. I read some of the one star reviews and if this movie made you walk out then maybe it was a mirror you saw not a screen. Art imitating real life experiences.
The White Lotus (2021)
Second season not as good
Why are we reading subtitles when the Italian people can speak English? It's hard to connect with these characters, they are shallow. Showing tense marriages is boring. You know from the first episode the husband is cheating and you know their relationship is a front. Also there is no build up on the Italian family men vacationing together. It's like the last season of Game of Thrones, it's lazy writing and poor directing. I would not recommend watching the second season. The first season was great but if you can't speak Italian it's not fun watching every episode of season 2 reading subtitles.
House of the Dragon (2022)
Too much CGI
Spent a lot on bad CGI. I hope it improves. Seems like a money grab so far. Hope the acting gets better, falls flat. Characters appear to be building, but none that stand out. Not enough voices strong enough to carry it especially with how terrible Game of Thrones ended. Looks like more of the same weak plot. Again hope it gets better.
The Unholy (2021)
Offensive much......
Religious people will NOT like this, it's a message that "the church" has false profits, that the religious are actually worshiping satan. Well done, presented well for the message it was sending that God gave a sinner his charge.and answered his prayer MARVELOUS!! He was judged and then both excelled saying it was a hoax!! Come in if that isn't a dance off challenge for the best horror!.! Please have a part 2 & really cast doubt through fiction!!!! Very entertaining for us!!!
Harlem (2021)
Love it!!! So much T spilt
Please keep the writers of this show!!! The cliff hangers are what kept me watching!! I wish more series did this because I would skip to the end of a series because it's too much not going anywhere just chatter, but not this series. It is so refreshing and I love that they are tackling the issues with Black women which include interracial dating, self-care, racism, triggers because a man doesn't make six figures and more. I hope AMAZON makes more shows like this.
Sex/Life (2021)
Sooo... it's a no the dresses were fun
I'm not sure how this is passing as feminine or femininity in a too long and dragged out story designed to hold the watcher hostage for 9 episodes. I skipped and still got the point. It's lust and if that's what someone really wants then do it. The show was an example of marriage being a burden and boring, this might be true, but it is fiction. In real life there are many more options like pre-marital counseling.to find out if a life long commitment is what a person wants.
The Way Down: God, Greed and the Cult of Gwen Shamblin (2021)
Not everything needs to be a series
It is so repetitive as they try to hold the viewer hostage for as long as they can. It was interesting and there are far more cults than anyone can imagine. It is a good documentary and shocking as I didn't know the story. So many humans wanting to find their herd, to feel acceptance. Watch it and recognize the similarities.
Human Capital (2019)
Anti-climactic, edging then goes limp
Pretending the whole time like there was going to be this climax, hoping all this time I was wasting would be worth it at the end, total let down. Why there should be a introduction, a real story, a climax and an ending that makes the movie worth your time. Why create anxiety provoking films that clearly could be better writing, directing and acting. It could have been a million times better. Don't waste your time on this film not worth it like most movies in a time when we are stuck inside reading books and watching movies. Pathetic! Time I can never get back. Edging-constantly almost there over and over for an out of this world ending not this film.
The Movies That Made Us (2019)
Why did they change the narrator!!!
Loved season one but season two has a British narrator that is NOT funny at all. I did not get past the first few minutes. Why did they think this guy could do a better job!! Ugh!! Well at least I saw season one.
Flack (2019)
Loved Season 2 Need Season 3!!
I love that everyone has more of a back story it allows the viewer to get closer to the characters, to decide to love or hate them. The performances have been amazing! I have read how season 1 was not as well received. I think it is because Robyn shows how people struggle with a work/life balance, how it can be any one of us in the real world that falls deeper into a dark spiral. Amazon would be nuts not to bring this back for a third season. I will be glued to the screen. Also love that it is only 6 episodes. I'm not one for watching a series but this one is a must see, nit dragged out over 10 episodes and not much build up. This moves with great dialogue.
Robin Roberts Presents: Mahalia (2021)
So wonderful!! Brought the spirit of Mahalia Jackson
I bought this and it took me a few days before I watched it. I cried, I laughed and loved the performance of a beautiful voice I remember from the past and one for 2021 in Danielle. I will watch it again and again.
Zack Snyder's Justice League (2021)
Entertaining.....but
We all have been cooped up without any good movies to watch. This was long awaited but did not need 4 hours. The slow motion being cut out could have saved at least a half hour. And the music every time Wonder Woman did most anything was annoying. I admit I was hoping to see more from the Joker so I watched it to the end anticipating his entry. Jared Leto is under rated in his role. His make up was amazing, his lips looked as though he had been eating flesh, loved it. I think they were trying to make him like Joaquin Phoenix here. The back stories were great, looking forward to seeing Barry Allen and Victor more. Superman should have waxed his chest if he needed his shirt to be off. CGI was over the top. And why is the lighting always terrible in the DC films, needed the slow motion just to make out what they were doing. Also can someone tell HBOMAX to update from Dolby 5.1 so we get a better experience when using surround sound. I had to sit in the front row of my theater room to hear it.
The Midnight Sky (2020)
Two hours too long
This could have been much shorter. I gave it a 2 because the space graphics were alright. There was no connection to any of the characters, too easy to identify why he was seeing the little girl, just to get to the end and he was still a deadbeat dad. Sloppy writing and directing.
Life in a Year (2020)
Loved this!!!
I wish there was more from Jaden and Cara. Jaden is one of the best young male leads out there. He can project emotion like no one else. He can speak emotion in his eyes and facial expressions that are so loud. Cara was amazing with the sweet bad girl. She did well as the unbalanced"I don't know love " character than I've seen in a long time. The rating on this is for the performances these two brought to the screen. Loved it hope to see more from Jaden.