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The Witches (2020)
Another Remake Failure!
As usual, I'll keep this simple without all the psyco blather!
If Hollywood has proven one true thing, it is that it has no imagination anymore! Nearly every remake they have made is a grave waste of film! "The Witches" starring Anne Hathaway was a tragic waste of her talent! I love you Anne, you are a talented and beautiful actress, but you should have turned your back on this one! The 1990 version was much better in vitually every aspect! Semper Fi.
Midway (2019)
Another Hollywood Remake Failure!
I'll start by stating that the bloviated 10 Stars review given by the "26-year Navy veteran" is worthless as tits on a boar! It is obvious that this Navy veteran did not see the original 1976 version of this Midway movie first! I will simply state that Hollywood has no imagination anymore, which is why it has resorted to making yet another piss poor remake of another great movie! The 1976 version of Midway, hands down is 100 times better than this POS remake effort! The acting in the 1976 version hands down is better and the special effects are just as good as those in the 2019 version! I recommend that ya'll watch the 1976 version first and then this 2019 remake and judge for yourselves! Semper Fi.
Dunkirk (2017)
Over-Priced and Over-rated
I wont bother you all with a lot of blather, about Directors, background music, graphics, etc etc... I will suffice it to say, that as most remakes go this one is simply another stinker, same as True Grit was,,,Over-priced and Over-rated!
For those of you who have NOT seen the original 1958 Dunkirk version starring John Mills, then you have missed out! Granted, the explosions are not near as spectacular as in this New over-priced remake, but it simply has a more realistic "feel" to it and better acting too! That said, find yourself a copy of the old classic version, then I dare you to tell me Im wrong!
I Was a Communist for the F.B.I. (1951)
A fascinating True Story
A true story of an FBI agent Matt Cevetic, excellently portrayed by actor Frank Lovejoy who spent 9 years undercover as a member of the Communist Party. He endured the many hardships and dangers that went with the territory. The tactics of the Communist Party were to disrupt the U.S. government by infiltrating the Unions and even the school systems, by spreading the fear, hatred, racism, and even commiting murder in some cases. Some may choose to believe that this is just a simple propaganda piece, but it is far more than that. This is just my take on this, believe what you choose, but If you look at the Democrat Party today, you will see distinct similarities between their tactics and those of the Communist Party of old. This movie will keep you the edge of your seat, but have some tissue ready, your going to need it!
Ben-Hur (2016)
The absolute worst waste of cash and film yet!
The original Ben Hur produced in 1959 cost just under $16 million dollars, it starred Charlton Heston, Jack Hawkins, and Stephen Boyd and a host of marvelous character actors such as Sam Jaffee. It was a Cinematic gem even by today's standards. Abiding by the IMDb's rules and guidelines is difficult task for me, in having to leave out all of the tasty expletives I could have used in describing this pile of cow dung, but I'll keep it simple! This 2016 remake pales in comparison, wasting $100 Million dollars, and with such a poor cast, it left me wondering what the hell they spent all the money on!?! Perhaps it might have been a better made movie, had Hollywood spent it actually making a movie instead of campaigning so hard against our new President Donald Trump! I'm sure that comment will get me quickly excommunicated, but frankly Scarlet, "I don't give a damn!"
Semper Fi
The Magnificent Seven (2016)
Another Bad Remake of a Classic
How this movie got a 6.9 rating is questionable, I gave it a 1/10 so I won't trouble ya'll with too much blather, just enough maybe for the required ten lines! This remake of the classic 1960 version was every bit as painful to watch as the remake of True Grit, and more! The whole story line was pitifully redone and didn't even vaguely resemble the original. The dialog, I thought was cheezy and more often than not, unintelligible! There was no great acting on display here if you want a comparison between this cast of Denzel Washinton, Ethan Hawke, Vincent D'Onofrio, Chris Pratt, and Peter Sarsgarrd, versus the 1960 cast of Yul Brenner, Charles Bronson, Steve McQueen, Eli Wallach, and James Coburn; hands down the earlier 1960 version outshines this poor excuse of a remake! My advise, save your money and wait til it hits HBO or Cinemax! Semper Fi.
The Revenant (2015)
Over done remake!
I haven't seen one review that mentions that this movie is a remake of "Man in the Wilderness (1971)" which starred Richard Harris and John Huston! It is an overdone remake at that, considering that it's running time of 2h 36min is 52 minutes longer than the original movie! And don't you just love these so-called reviewers who blather on about the Producers, Directors, Actors, Cinematography and on and on...??? OK so the movie has made $14 million over it's budget of $135 million but in todays market that doesn't pay for half of the cost for advertising it! At last i'm nearing the 10 line minimum to post this thing, so I will finish this by recommending that all movie-goers watch the "original" movie first! Semper Fi...
The Hateful Eight (2015)
Total Garbage!
I wont blather on like so many reviewers (full of themselves) generally like to do; as if all movie-goers give a flyingfuck about directors, producers, etc. etc. etc. Im required to write a minimum of 10 lines, so this is my take on this...putrid, poor excuse of a movie.
I just cant see how Kurt Russell or Samuel L Jackson could ever take this script seriously as the dialog was a total load of diatribe on a path that led nowhere! A zero plot makes this just a retirement check for them?...maybe.
Inglorious Basterds and Pulp Fiction were Tarantino masterpieces by comparison! I can see now why Tarantino went out bashing NYC cops at a "Black Lives Matter" rally to gain support for this total garbage! My guess is that the 16,000 who combined for an 8.2 of a possible 10 rating worked on this movie! I gave it a +1 rating only because I could not give it less! Semper Fi.
He Never Died (2015)
Don't be fooled by ratings and reviews!
Don't be fooled by the ratings and the 4 previous reviewers! I'm required to write 10 lines so considering this guideline I'll keep this as brief as possible!. The four previous reviewers blather on and about how great the acting is and how suspenseful this movie is, the plot, the director, and on and on! Believe me, everyone who rated this movie (339 ratings) or wrote a favorable review (except for me) worked on or had something to do with the making of this "loser" of a movie! I was forced to give it a 1 out of 10 rating and it doesn't deserve that! "Attack of the Killer Tomatoes (1978)" would be considered a work of art of sheer genius compared to this POS and disgusting waste of film! Semper Fi
Interstellar (2014)
Total Boredom.........
Hmmm....eh......ahh.....well the rules state that I have to write a minimum of 10 lines of blathering so my review will post, can you believe that? I don't mean to sound like a Judge Jenneane here but......really? Anyone with half a brain could just as easily say what they needed to in 2-1/2 lines or about 25 words or less. OK so on with my review...
This about the most boring piece of "doo-doo" I have ever had the displeasure to experience twice! Yes, I had to convince myself that it really was that bad so; yes I actually watched twice. I have a great deal of love and respect for actors Matthew McConaughey and Anne Hathaway but this movie did nothing to further their careers! I wil not bore anyone out there further with details about acting, special effects, or directing, etc. etc. etc., as you don't spend $165 Million and not have those...In 4 words....."I want a refund!"
The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (2015)
The 1964 made for TV Series was better....
After reading a lot of reviews loaded with a lot of the usual blather, I finally went and saw this movie. For someone like me who has experienced the 1960's (made for TV series) version of this movie, it will be a disappointment! This movie had far more comedy than expected and I thought the acting was sub-par. The 1964 version staring Robert Vaughn, David McCallum, and Leo G. Carroll had far more drama and the acting was better.
I get so ticked at these people that write a 10 paragraph (or more) review, and blather on and on about the movie studio, producers, directors, actors....and I say who needs it! The reviewers for the most part are either trying to make themselves sound intelligent, or they are working for company to boost ticket sales! If I was not forced to writing a minimum of 10 lines I could have effectively reviewed this junk in 2 lines and saved myself the extra 12 lines here! Save your money!
Child 44 (2015)
This Movie is actually about a Serial Killer
The user "mattrose" obviously did not see the movie "Citizen X" and hence does not know that this "Child 44" is a horrible remake which I overrated it at a 5.
This movie may have been based upon a book, but the whole plot most of the time was very confusing and leaves one guessing at what the whole story is about until about the last 30 minutes or so. The Soviet system during the time of Stalin was a lot of back stabbing in order for one to gain favor and move up in the ranks.
The real truth of this movie is that it is actually a horrid remake of the 1995 movie "Citizen X" which was about a search for one of Russia's most prolific serial killers; Andrei Chikatilo. In April 1992 Chikatilo confessed to a total of 56 murders from 1978 to 1990 and in October 1992 was convicted and sentenced to death for 52 murders, then In February 1994 he was executed.
The clues that led me to the fact that this movie was a remake, was the mention of the town of Rostov and that most of murders occurred near two railway lines which where most of the murders actually did occur! If you haven't seen "Citizen X", I highly recommend it! It stars Donald Sutherland, Stephen Rea, Max Von Sydow, Joss Ackland, and Jeffrey DeMunn (as the killer); and all of their performances were just superb! Some dialog will make you laugh and some will bring tears to your eyes (as it did mine) so I rated this movie a 10.
Enjoy
Jason and the Argonauts (2000)
One of the Worst Remakes Ever!
I'll keep this simple and without all blathering hoopla about this and that, that my predecessors are most famous for. Although this may prove to be somewhat of a tedious task, given that I'm required to have a minimum of 10 lines! I'm actually shocked that this re-make has nearly 6.0 rating from 3500 viewers, probably all of them worked on the making of this futile attempt. I was forced to give it a 1 out of 10 rating....LOL This re-make attempt is one of the worst I've ever had the displeasure of viewing! Simply put, the 1963 original version "hands down" had stellar acting (with a lesser known English cast) and much better (Ray Harryhausen) special effects.
True Grit (2010)
Worst of the worst remakes!
When I first heard of True Grit in the process of being remade I told anyone who would listen that it would fail. The movie industry has it's moles in the IMDb to aclaim everything as being superb. That being said, I wont bore you all with a lot of blather or technical jargon about the producers, set designs etc. etc., and I'll keep this simple!
I did manage to see all of this remake but it was a real struggle!
1) First of all never try to remake a John Wayne film as it will be doomed to failure as this movie has proved!
2) I like Jeff Bridges in most of his films, but he fails miserably to reproduce John Wayne's version Of Rooster Cogburn!
3) I also like Matt Damon in some of his films, but he also fail in the role of Texas Ranger La Beouf played originally played by Glen Campbell!
4) I've never heard of Halie Steinfeld and she may be good in some other role, but here again fails miserably to compete with Kim Darby's version of Mattie Ross!
5) Just as important in any movie ever made are the character bit roles, two roles I particularly refer to are that of Tom Chaney and Lucky Ned Pepper played by Josh Brolin and Barry Pepper, and both actors failed miserably to reproduce roles played by Jeff Corey and Robert Duval!
So to the producers I say, get a clue...there just is no remaking of a good old John Wayne film! The Duke is, was, and always will be King! End of story!
I hope this helped ya'll!
Equilibrium (2002)
A plot very much like Farenheight 451
I'll keep this short and sweet! Although this movie had considerably more action, especially with guns blazing and the sword play the basic plot of this movie reminded me of a much earlier 1960s movie classic called Farenheight 451, which was based in the future where all books where destroyed (451 degrees is the temperature at which books will completely incinerate)! In short the same basic "big brother" type society ruled! I recommend that you watch the movie Farenheight 451 first and then watch this movie and you will see the distinct similarities as I did! They both are definitely worth watching more than once! Enjoy!
Drive Angry (2011)
Not one of Cage's finer performances, but I still liked this movie!
Im a big fan of movies with bloody violence, high action chase scenes, and with some sexual interludes. No it is not a James Bond movie and the plot of this one is a bit weak but this movie does qualify in all those categories I mentioned! I'm not one of your average, everyday,fancy pants, wanna be movie critics who write a review just to read back to themselves time and time again, and in fact this is the first review I've ever written about anything, so now go and watch it at least once and enjoy! Having said that I will make an honest appraisal of Mr-Watson 2006 who wrote; that this movie won his Oscar for the worst movie he has ever seen; and chides the acting abilities of Nicolas Cage. Obviously Mr Watson has never seen 'Attack of the Killer Tomatoes' or Nicolas Cage in one of his finer performances such as '8MM'. End of story!