melissamckoy
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Hitchockian sci-fi! Who knew?! I get that most, if not all, movies like this have plot holes and inconsistencies, but I enjoy this one every time I watch it. It's not too showy, not a lot of explosions and fireworks, but it makes up for it with drama and characters who are, in my opinion, more real than most. Sure, they say stuff that sounds a bit goofy at times - that line by Ray Reddy, for example - but there is really no outright stupidity by any of the characters that makes me feel like shouting at them or shaking my head at their idiocy. One of the best parts about this movie, though, is the humor. The laughs come naturally. I don't think this detracts from the plot at all; it made the movie more enjoyable for me. I found the ending satisfying. It's not Independence Day. It's not Jurassic Park. It's not Interstellar, but it's better than most alien invasion movies out there. Definitely recommend for anyone interested in a slower paced sci fi flick.
In my opinion, the trailers were better than the movie. I didn't laugh nearly as much as thought I would. I did wince a lot, though, out of sympathy. This looked physically painful to make. Also, it is kind of bonkers that a stuntman performs all of the stunts for the actor who is playing a stuntman.
Filmography was great. It was all very satisfingly colorful. Mr. Gosling made it look real. I like Mrs. Blunt in pretty much everything she does. Whoever wrote the "jokes" in this movie didn't appeal to my sense of humor. I spent most of the movie feeling bad for the people falling, crashing through things, getting hit by fists or cars or whatever.
Surprising twist at the end. Wait until the movie is available to rent, though, unless you can get a movie ticket for $7 or less (which I did). I have no desire whatsoever to watch this film again. You fooled me again, trailers.
Filmography was great. It was all very satisfingly colorful. Mr. Gosling made it look real. I like Mrs. Blunt in pretty much everything she does. Whoever wrote the "jokes" in this movie didn't appeal to my sense of humor. I spent most of the movie feeling bad for the people falling, crashing through things, getting hit by fists or cars or whatever.
Surprising twist at the end. Wait until the movie is available to rent, though, unless you can get a movie ticket for $7 or less (which I did). I have no desire whatsoever to watch this film again. You fooled me again, trailers.