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Barbarian (2022)
40 min Mark is where you go hmmmm
So yeah I'm writing this review as I go. Movie's good in a somewhat believable sense till the 40 min Mark clicks and this now frantic woman is on the search for her new found friend/stranger (possibly danger) who has advanced further down the path of don't go there land only to find herself placed in the same predicament leading to... You fill in the rest. I know we have some badass women out there but the typical female slightly dainty and insecure would never venture into Hell's dungeon for a random dude you've known for less than a day to go rescue. Smh... NO WAY!
Profile of the jackass renting out his Airbnb was a nice touch. At the end of the day the repeated question I have is "why don't these people call 🤙 911!?". The trap door alone is enough to warrant an official investigation by authorities let's be real. D-bag owner has no level of common sense concern. Just keeps running the tape measurer. Makes the whole video unbelievable. Underground dungeon depth experience is pretty cool concept, just poor setup unfortunately for how to use the theme. Filmmaker hides audience from seeing creature female get out of the hole that she apparently drags owner by the leg up and out of with her. Just gapped up scenes. Sad really.
Filmmaker did a great job of having homeless person highlight the idiocy of the female. Redeeming moment 👍. But that comfort was shortly hurled down the hill when a scene opens up to silly Tess walking in the street. I had keys in the house and if I had enough bravery to try an rescue, as Tess seemed to demonstrate, I would have attempted to get keys to vehicle so I could leave for help. So disappointing when main character is played stupid in a film. Leads to a dull-minded turnover. Sorry for bashing, jus calln what I see.
AJ is a complete moron. Cops are douches. Of course bad shi happens in a perfect storm of idiots and poor circumstance. Only way this dialogue works is if it's created artificially and right now A. I. is more real than this. Funny thing is apparently this area is known for dumb mistakes as seen with the collection of VHS tapes. Oh boy .. yeah... I'm gonna stop here. Watch at your own risk.
Run (2020)
7.8 for Most of the Film... 6 for the Last Minute
First off, I apologize if this review isn't as detailed as it could be, but I hope what I share provides value in understanding what to expect from this film. There are many appreciable moments where the characters' intelligence isn't undermined, and the scenarios and experiences are very believable. For example, when the daughter in the movie starts sensing something is off, you can clearly see how the sequence of events leads to the outcomes they face. This attention to detail really adds to the film's realism.
Initially, I was unsure about how to score the film. The IMDb rating was 6.7, but what I experienced while watching was far better than that. I started off thinking it couldn't go below a 7.2. As the movie progressed, I found myself rating it higher and higher, eventually settling around a 7.5. By the end, I was ready to give it a solid 7.8.
However, despite the high rating I had in mind, the last minute of the film completely ruined it for me. The script sends the daughter back to her mother, and there's this bizarre reverse torture scene that gave me chills - but for all the wrong reasons. It felt like they undid everything the film had built up with one cheesy, unnecessary twist. That final scene was such a disappointment, dropping what could have been a near-perfect ending down to a 7.0 in my book. It was like a five or six score maneuver crammed into the last minute of an otherwise great film.
Despite that, I still think this movie is worth watching. I'd gladly watch it again with someone, as long as I'm prepared to suffer through the last minute. The film shines in its intricate details, especially in the relationship between the mother and daughter. For example, when the daughter finds a pill bottle with her mother's name on it, she immediately becomes curious. The pills inside look like the ones she takes, which leads her to start investigating. What I loved is that the daughter doesn't stay quiet about her suspicions. She directly confronts her mother about the pills - something most films avoid, where the character would typically keep their concerns private.
Throughout the movie, there's a believable back-and-forth between the mother and daughter. The daughter knows she needs to stay calm and collected, especially as she realizes her mother might be watching her every move. The film builds tension well, and there are subtle but crucial details, like the mother's control over the environment - cutting the phone lines, disabling the wheelchair lift, etc. These small touches add so much to the movie, making you wish more films had this level of thoughtfulness.
Ultimately, it's a film worth discussing and sharing, even though the ending left me frustrated. That last-minute revenge scene ruined what could have been a nearly flawless movie. Despite that, I give credit to the film for everything else it did right. It's just a shame that the final scene messed things up. I'm left with a mix of love and disappointment.
Dune: Part Two (2024)
Avatar for Grown Ups ;)
Just finished watching 1 hour ago this powerful display of story, visuals, and sound wrapped together in a saga forever traveling. Things you ask for in this film arrive and curiosity for more follows closely. This is my first review of any film I've looked at and I am happy to make Dune: Part Two my statement piece. This movie is the silent killer because I believe there will be quite a few that sleep on this film looking for a different action-type of blockbuster but believe you me after I watched the first Dune, I was hooked for the sequel. And while I can't say I was surprised, for some of the story angles I was. Take this from someone who knows nothing of the Dune novels or previous movies. Something never quite lured me before in the past when I watched parts of Dune, but delivery of this revisited epic introduces perfect calms before the storm as well as the endurance of their experience. You feel as if placed under a dreamlike trance, and when necessary, brought into focus for intentional importance.
Major highlights for me watching Dune beyond abovementioned are the interwoven threads between all characters, the affinity of reverence of the desert life (or lack thereof in some cases 😊), demanding common sense naturalness, conservation of idle chatter, and grip of coolness among the heat. I wanted freedom of room in the theater so I watched the presentation on standard screen but will most likely return for a 2nd showing to see on IMAX to get a deeper effect. All I can say is that whomever you are reading this, watching this film, you will not be disappointed on the journey and maybe you too will show up here on IMDB to give your first review on a movie that decisively gives faith back into Hollywood production. Bravo! And let's watch the next one 😉
Warriors of Liberty City (2018)
Motivation All Day
Many of us go through life daily being ungrateful. Most of us use a 1/10th of what we've been given. Liberty city demonstrates the maximum use of what's given even when the odds are stacked against them. The warriors of Liberty City deserve recognition for their great achievements and I am humbled to be allowed a view into the world of such dedication.