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Nope (2022)
JP Never Ceases to Amaze (Spoiler Warning)
What an incredible reinvention of extraterrestrial thrillers. Yes, it was a monster, but for once, the fact that alien life forms are eons ahead of us was finally displayed in a menacing but ELEGANT and dignified way. It's horrifying nonetheless, but in the most intelligent, powerful, and primal way. The spunky sister is a great dynamic for typical sibling pairings, giving more contrast to stoic Kaluuya and reminds us to be hopeful. Daniel Kaluuya was truly a comforting steady-hand throughout the whole film. Everything felt under control from the audience POV because of him. His performance in front of the green screen was super impactful; I felt turned inside out from the lack of EQ on set, and you could cut through the tension.
Peele's writing is kind-blowing as always: metal objects indigestible and sent back at fatal speeds (to think of the act leaving nothing but ones change and keys is just brilliant and creepy), the PTSD of Yuen's character, the almost fist bump, and the traveling screams waxing and waning followed by masterful use of silence at times. Just WOW. Really glad I supported the box office and saw it in theaters instead of Thor, which undoubtedly deserves to be watched from my couch. I can't wait to brave what's next, JP!
Nocturnal Animals (2016)
Feels Real
Here is why I thought this was a perfect movie. Not voting it as the best movie ever, but they did a great job.
-Amy Adams looks dead on the inside. The lighting and mood of her scenes completely capture the icy, soulless life she leads. Her red hair and features makes the appearance even more sterile and depressed. Job well done there.
-Suspense building, development and conclusion is all wrapped up neatly. My eyes didn't have much time to wander. There's just this growing doom that gnaws away at you when they're on the side of the road having pretty normal responses in a situation like that. I think the hesitancy to disobey, the confusion of what to do next (are these guys crazy, I mean, they're fixing the tire) these are such realistic responses. It's so easy as audience members to say "what an idiot, I would've punched that guy" yeah not necessarily. The most normal human response is avoidance of pain and darn it...that benefit of the doubt, gut feeling ignoring bull, not heroism.
The ending is just pure cream. It hurt me.
I felt the pain and I was just as shocked as her.
This is a secret revenge flick and I loved it.
The Matrix Resurrections (2021)
Real Fans = Real Fans
Not sure what everyone's issue is. These 4
And 5 star reviews remind me of that South Park guy that sits at his computer LOL Too much dialogue? When? What is wrong with everybody.
It checked all the boxes for me as a longtime Matrix fan.
-Entertaining action, cast and story flow
-Great songs
-Same fantastical type of storyline so what?
-Perfect acting, nobody stood out as a weak actor
-Perfect casting honestly, everybody fit their role
-Groff was incredible. He commands the 'psycho' karate vibes very well
-Wardrobe once in the Matrix was so epic. Bet it was all the gang's favorite shoot day because they looked hot
-I still believed in their love, how many years later
-I was made to FEEL a lot of things, not only about the state of the world today (and how plugged in we all act) but about their love story which I haven't revisited in over a decade. The fact I was made to care again in a couple hours- bravo
-New Morpheus is cool as hell, believable and great fight choreo
-The fact that Henrick is now redeemed in my book from formerly being an obnoxious Sand Snake is just pure gold; she was amazing as Bugs
Sidebar on plastic surgery - Keanu and Carrie have led humble enough lives that they could be "normally" aged actors in this film, instead of the bloated Botox faces we see. Refreshing and rare to see normal graceful aging.
I loved the Matrix then and loved it tonight. All cherry here.
Goldie and Bear (2015)
Tons of Fairytale References and Songs
Goldie and Bear is a great animated series about a friendship between Goldilocks and one of the brown bears. You'll see the big bad wolf, Humpty Dumpty, jack and Jill, mother goose and just about anybody else in the fairytale world. Awesome cast of voices and great songs. Our toddler sings along to the songs, yes suspenseful in the action scenes and shows compassion in the heartfelt moments. It's a full bodied quality cartoon that even we enjoy as adults. Our baby has watched the same episodes what seems to be hundreds of times and we still don't mind (unlike with half the junk on TV these days). Great show we hope to own on DVD if possible.
Wallykazam! (2014)
10/10 Quality Content and Animation
This show is amazing! I'm shocked the rating is a 6 and that more DVD's aren't for sale. I guess it just goes to show once again that the masses never favor the best quality anything (I.e. The most obnoxious YouTube channels EVER having the most views). Frankly our family can't stand the popular Bubble Guppies or most weird things on Nickolodeon now (I come from the 80's when cartoons were awesome lol).
We love Wally as adults because there's plenty of clever quips in there (by Bobgoblin, and more). It's educational, has music and singing, and is beautifully animated. Really wishing for more to be available on DVD. Please keep it up and don't cancel this awesome show!
Game of Thrones (2011)
The Love of My Life
This show is MASTERFULLY produced, with a writer like GRRM that isn't a sell out you can be certain that plenty of respect is given to the books story lines. There are no mobs of angry book fans like so many other adaptations. The development of characters, the intertwining of plot lines, the acting, locations, wardrobe, set dressing- every hair on every head and every jewel on never neck is flawless. Just an absolutely captivating series. Here are my two wishes:
1) Ed Skrein to play Daario Naharis instead of the current vanilla dude 2) For me to never know of GOT until 10 years from now, so I can watch all 15 seasons in a row without waiting. Then die happily of malnutrition and skin ulcers. Yay :)
Maleficent (2014)
Absolutely Beautiful Story
Here's my profile: never saw Sleeping Beauty, a medium sized fan of Disney, a cynic, and I hate buying into over hyped Disney blockbusters....BUT Maleficent moved me deeply. I honestly expected a movie like the Snow White adaptation with Charlize Theron and instead it was twice as entertaining, and quadrupled in meaning. Its twist on what true love really is, just melted me. I haven't loved a movie this much in a long time. It also renewed my subscription as an Angelina fan. I haven't been interested in many of her flicks since Changeling. She truly is an exceptional woman. A face, performance, and wardrobe so menacing, yet her eyes still managed to convince you otherwise. The innocence of Elle Fanning as an actress had me choked up half the time.
This is NOT a run of the mill Disney good guy vs bad guy movie. They really transformed the story into something unforgettable. Stand alone excellent film!!!
The White Queen (2013)
Full-bodied dramatic series
For all these rants about historical accuracy: go find a dusty little corner of a library and get your fill. This is a television series, which must embody romance, suspense, and conflict, as well as reasonable historic points. Some story lines must end, and some fabricated. It's just a TV series people, relax! To call the performances "wooden" is a statement that holds no merit. The acting, casting, and writing is of impeccable standards. The cinematography is charming. I was captured from the first few minutes. The actors deliver. You believe the evil, the anguish, the pressure and politics. Sex is not strewn about in a gratuitous manner, nor violence and gore, and even still, not at the expense of tone and intensity. The mother is convincingly a wise and powerful soul, as is Elizabeth, portrayed perfectly. I LOVE this series and sincerely hope for more seasons.