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Red, White and Blue (2023)
Omg this movie sucks so bad
I agree with the sentiment. Everyone should have access to abortions. Especially as a result of rape. But the movie makes the case that everyone DOES actually have access to abortions. Main character gets free money from a Good Samaritan. Gets priority at the hospital she goes to. Everything is easy for these characters. But that's not the point. Can we ask for some better acting, directing, and writing in these social justice films?
Let's start with the acting. Main character's first line is "We have food for free here" which she mumbles out, sounding more like "We afoofufeefo". I knew I was in for a treat. Her whole performance is very wooden, in a piece that sets itself up to be emotional and passionate. Very drab, hollow line readings on every actor's part.
The writing is about as believable as a Dhar Mann video (patron donates hundreds of dollars based on seeing a pregnancy test and a sad look on protag's face, daughter picks the elephant on the merry-go-round because "they're strong and look out for each other"), plus we get a seemingly endless montage of filling in gas, getting snacks and singing along to some gawd-awful generic pop song that overstays its welcome at the 15-second mark.
Apparently director Nazrin Choudhury wrote this script in "2-3 hours" after Roe v. Wade was overturned. And it shows.
The twist that it's the daughter who needs the abortion is well-played, though, I'll give her that.
It's a very passable student film. But not Oscar-worthy.
Reservation Dogs: Maximus (2023)
Best Res Dogs Episode
I usually have trouble watching the character of Bear in this show. He's my least favorite character, and D'Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai is the weakest actor in my opinion.
Nevertheless, I loved this episode despite it being very Bear-centric. I enjoyed Woon-A-Tai's performance here, playing somewhat of a caregiver to Graham Greene's Maximus.
Greene is phenomenal as always. His performance ranks among his most compelling to date. He's what makes this episode great. I love the two of them creating a bit of an odd couple dynamic.
The episode is a bit of a mystery thriller, with layers being peeled back as it unfolds. I've seen every episode of this show, and this one's my favorite.
Sausage Party (2016)
True story
I loved all the voice actors involved, so I bought the movie. I watched 3/4 of it without a laugh, and lots of racism. I took it out of my DVD player, and threw in in a box bound for Salvation Army.
Detective Heart of America: The Final Freedom (2015)
I could never have imagined that this existed
My only regret is that I didn't skip more school and watch more Jason Steele
Boyhood (2014)
Hilarious!
There were many times I laughed out loud in a theatre full of people opening weekend. Especially at the hilariously overacted abusive stepfather throwing things at the main character, and yelling:
"I DON'T EVEN LIKE SQUASH!"
I was the only one laughing.
Sausage Party (2016)
True story
I loved all the voice actors involved, so I bought the movie. I watched 3/4 of it without a laugh, and lots of racism. I took it out of my DVD player, and threw in in a box bound for Salvation Army.
The Open House (2018)
Zero stars
Why can't you give a rating of zero stars? This movie has zero thought put into it, zero acting, zero point