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Best Trailer: Captain America: Brave New World, Five Nights at Freddy's 2, The Fantastic Four: First Steps, Tron: Ares, How To Train Your Dragon
Captain America: Brave New World
Wake Up Dead Man is saved by the shocking twists!
The story line got off to a very slow start, and the jokes didn't land as much in this one as the previous 2. I thought that the film wasn't as witty, and the characters weren't as engaging in this film either. But, the film got going especially in the 2nd act. The mystery of this was great, as I had no idea how they would explain this, but it landed well. And just when you thought you had it figured out, they threw another massive twist at you.
The acting in this film was solid. Daniel Craig's performance was good, but he wasn't as witty as he normally is. Josh O'Connor's performance was good, but definitely not memorable. Glenn Close easily gave the best performance of the movie, she stole the show so much. Josh Brolin did a great job as usual, and his character was a lot different then I was expecting, but he did a good job at it. Thomas Haden Church, Jeremy Renner, and Cailee Spaeny were criminally underused, especially Jeremy Renner!
The direction in this film was a lot different than I thought it was going to be. I was shocked at how serious this movie was, and they didn't rely on the quick wit and one liners that the first two had. I don't mind a serious mystery movie, but the writing felt off at some points.
There is still a whole lot you can do for a sequel, but I hope it goes back to having the humor and more lighter tone that the first two had!
The film was good, but it lacked the amazing writing that the original two had!
Out of 4 stars I would give it...
3 out of 4 stars
Five Nights at Freddy's 2 is more ambitious than its predecessor and sets up an exciting and thrilling 3rd movie.
The story line was different than I was expecting. I had to see it twice to fully understand what it was that Scott Cawthon was trying to tell, and the second time I got it. It was a mixture of the Twisted Ones book, and the second game. They did a great job with how they mixed the two story lines from these adaptations, and they managed to do a great job with how they handled the lore of these games.
The acting was great. Josh Hutcherson is a professional, so he can always do a good job, and he managed to be very convincing with how he handled his character. Elizabeth Lail acted her butt off, and was very convincing with her performance, and you felt so bad for her. Piper Rubio was solid, and surprisingly had some very creepy scenes, but her eyes did a great job at conveying how sad she could be. Freddy Carter was the one who stole the show, perfect actor to portray Michael Afton, and I am looking forward to seeing him and Matthew Lillard on the screen. Wayne Knight did a great job, and had a lot more scenes than what you would think, he was funny also, a perfect role for him. While not being in the movie for a long time, Skeet Ulrich and Matthew Lillard were great, and I am looking forward to seeing them have more scenes in the third movie.
The production team outdid themselves! The animatronics looked amazing, and the voice actors did a great job, especially Megan Fox as Toy Chica. Matthew Patrick's voice was such a shock as well, was not expecting him to sound like that at all.
The film definitely had more tension, and more jump scares. And they worked, even though I was really mixed on how they portrayed what the Marionette is capable of doing, it came out of left field, but they did a great job at showing how unsettling she is, even if it was a shame to not see them use the actual animatronic as much. The tension and suspense worked very well though!
I had a feeling how this movie would end to set up a sequel, and I was 100% percent. Hopefully the sequel focuses more on Henry Emily, William Afton / Springtrap, and Michael Afton. Please do not underuse them, as this film might be the final one in this main story line. I think the Funtime Animatronics are coming also, based on that one scene, and the ending which had Henry's recorded message for Mike.
You need to explore more of William Afton and Henry Emily's partnership, and William's relationship with Vanessa and her brother, Michael. Please do not underuse these characters Scott Cawthon! And do not leave out Mike Schmidt, Abby Schmidt, and Vanessa. I want to see how their story lines end for the sequel.
And give the Puppet a story line where she goes on the hunt for Springtrap please! You have so much potential, and material to work with. Go with what works, but don't over do it Scott! Make it work, and try not to be too complicated! And give it a satisfying ending, please do not screw it up!
The stage may be set for an adaptation of Sister Location, FNaF 4, and Pizzeria Simulator, unless they plan on putting elements of all 3 of these games, alongside the main story line of the third game, into the third movie. Which could work, but take your time, and do not rush the pacing, and give it a short runtime! Do it right!
I hope they adapt Security Breach, Help Wanted, Ruin, and Secret of the Mimic as well, as the idea of an animatronic built like a Terminator (I'm talking about the Mimic), controlled completely by A.I. programming, and being built to literally mimic his surrounding would be such a cool concept!
More ambitious, and more crisp than the original. Very happy with the result!
Out of 4 stars I would give it...
4 out of 4 stars
Predator: Badlands is a fun film with so much to like about it!
The story line was really well done! I loved how well the humor, heart, and tone were meshed! The film was so well paced, and I was never losing my interest in it! I wish we could've had a little bit more time to flesh out what the company wanted with the monster, but that is just a small complaint I had!
The acting was very well done. Elle Fanning gave an incredible double performance in the film, and easily stole the show, her performance reminded me of Michael Fassbender's performance in his two Alien films as well! The actors who played the Predators did a great job as well, but mainly the makeup and prosthetics team deserves the majority of the praise!
The action scenes were amazing! These were some of the best looking visual effects I have seen! They looked so real, but they did a great job at not making it look too fake! I really wish we could've seen more gadgets from the Predator, but oh well!
The film easily sets up a sequel at the end! Now that I think about it, I have never seen a female Predator in the series, so it is going to be interesting to see how they decide to tackle this story line!
I am also looking forward to the Alien Vs Predator movie they have teased! I really hope they do a great job at building it up, and setting a great tone for that movie!
The Predator franchise has been revived!
Out of 4 stars I would give it...
3.5 out of 4 stars
While unevenly paced and tonally all over the place, the third installment in the franchise has plenty of humor and enough plot twists to be a fun ride!
The story line was good enough. The tone felt too funny, especially after the major death of a character, and the pacing wasn't very good at times. Luckily though, the film had enough plot twists, cool magic scenes, and enough charm and humor from the cast to make it a fun ride!
The acting was very good! Jesse Eisenberg did a great job as usual. Woody Harrelson was his usual charming self, with some really good lines. It was also so nice to see Isla Fisher again, after she was absent from the previous movie. I was so glad that Lizzy Caplan managed to reappear, as she managed to steal the show. Justice Smith was a lot better than the previous two movies I saw him in. Arianna Greenblatt was very good as well! Rosamund Pike was an entertaining villain as well!
The magic scenes were very well done, as were the plot twists. So many moments I never saw coming, and it was so neat seeing all the fun tricks they managed to come up with. Really wish Mark Ruffalo could've had a bigger role, but I get it.
In terms of a sequel, there is always room for a new movie. And I hope they keep the same cast, and I also really hope that Mark Ruffalo plays a bigger role, and I really hope that they bring back Ruffalo's love interest from the first movie, as I missed her in these last two movies!
Out of 4 stars I would give it...
3 out of 4 stars
While it lacks the dark atmosphere of The Curse of Frankenstein, the new creation has enough to stand on its own two feet!
The story line in this movie was different, but in a mostly good way. I loved how the dialogue by the Creature was written, it was so good! My main problems with the story was that they underused Christoph Waltz very badly, and I wish they had kept the dark and gothic atmosphere that The Curse of Frankenstein had!
The acting in this movie was amazing. Oscar Isaac was a solid casing choice (Even though IMO they should have cast Christoph Waltz or Ralph Ineson), and he managed to stand on his own two feet. Jacob Elordi did an amazing job! He looked the part, and his voice for the Creature was so perfect. Easily the best casting choice of the movie. Christoph Waltz did a great job as well, but I hated how underused he was!
The production design was great. They did a good job at making it look like the 1800s also. I also could not believe how amazing Jacob looked as the Creature. The makeup and prosthetics team outdid themselves with this!
I am so glad that they did not leave it open-ended for a sequel. It had flaws, but it did not need a sequel!
Out of 4 stars I would give it...
3 out of 4 stars
A long awaited sequel that delivers on the entertainment!
The story line was much different than I was expecting, but in a good way. I loved how they did two different versions of the Grid, and I loved all the callbacks to the original Tron film from the 80s. I liked that this film did have a lot of heart to it. My only real flaw to the film was the lack of callbacks or acknowledgments to Tron: Legacy, but that was my only flaw.
The acting was great. Jared Leto was perfect as Ares, and I couldn't have seen anyone else doing that role but him. Jodie Turner-Smith stole the show as Athena, she was ruthless, and very intense, good villain (But not as good as Clu and Rinzler from Legacy.). It was so cool to see Jeff Bridges return as Kevin Flynn, even if it was for a few scenes. Evan Peters was a great villain also, I really hope we can get a sequel so we can see him return.
The action scenes, visual effects, and musical score were amazing! I was worried that they would mess this up and make it look cheap, or forget about these key pieces, but my worries were unwarranted. The Tron films have always done a great job at these things, and are arguably one of the better franchises when it comes to these things!
I really hope it gets a sequel, as they teased the return of Sam Flynn and Quorra at the end. I want to know what exactly caused Sam Flynn to resign as the head of ENCOM, I hope it has something to do with Quorra and/or Tron. That would be a great twist!
Out of 4 stars I would give it...
3.5 out of 4 stars
While not as intense as the previous film, The second film in the Strangers trilogy has plenty of moments to help it stand on its own!
The story line was just endless chasing sequences, but that was exactly what I wanted. I loved how it had more of a survival feel to it, and it had plenty of moments that made me jump out of my seat. I was also pleasantly surprised with the backstory that they gave to Scarecrow and Pin-Up Girl. I am still wondering what the backstory is going to be with Dollface. I was surprised with who got killed at the end, and while I have a good feeling as to who Scarecrow is, I have no idea as to who Dollface is, but I have a theory, but I am not 100% sure.
There wasn't much to say about the acting. Madelaine Petsch absolutely knocked it out of the park. I am pretty sure that Gabriel Basso is Scarecrow, as his facial expressions were too obvious, and he was very upset about certain things. Richard Brake's character is definitely involved somehow with the Strangers, and I am looking forward to seeing his bigger role in part 2.
I am so curious as to how much of the town is involved with the Strangers. It isn't everyone obviously, otherwise they would not have killed that nurse, and her 2 roommates. The sheriff is definitely involved, and it wouldn't surprise me if his daughter was Pin-Up Girl, or if his wife is Dollface. I do not see him being related to Scarecrow at all.
I am also really hoping that they do not go with a twist ending where the Strangers manage to convince Maya to join their cult. I want Maya to kill the Strangers at the end, that's why I was disappointed they never did a direct sequel to the original film with Liv Tyler, as it would have been so satisfying to see her get revenge of them.
Really hope the final film is a great conclusion to the end of the series, as I have really been loving these movies so far!
Out of 4 stars I would give it...
3.5 out of 4 stars
This sequel doesn't hit the same as the original!
The story line was just not as funny or inspiring! The decision to kill off Virginia Venit was such a bad decision. The film just felt like it was lacking without her! Some of the jokes were really funny, but they were not laugh out loud funny like the original film! The golf scenes were not as fun either, which was a massive letdown.
Adam Sandler and Christopher McDonald were great, but they could only do so much! None of the other actors were as good, not even Ben Stiller, who was lacking his comedic timing!
The film should have solely focused on Happy Gilmore and his relationship with Virginia, and his rivalry with Shooter McGavin. I really wish Shooter had a more villainous role in this film! He barely even golfed either, which was dumb!
I do not want a sequel! They had 29 years to come up with a better film, and this was the best they could? Massive letdown!
Out of 4 stars I would give it...
2 out of 4 stars
The Fantastic Four: First Steps is truly a fantastic movie!
The film's story line was very well written. The scale of this movie was really good, and I enjoyed the tone very much, it felt a lot like The Incredibles. I really loved how well the dynamic was between the Fantastic Four. they really felt like a family in this movie. The film had a lot of heart, and I was glad that the jokes were written well, and that they didn't put them in at certain moments that were supposed to be very serious.
The acting was amazing! Pedro Pascal did a lot better than I was expecting as Reed Richards / Mister Fantastic, he brought a lot of vulnerability to the role, but he also brought out the genius of Reed Richards. Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm was perfect casting. She brought so much heart to the character, and she did a good job at portraying Sue as a mom. Joseph Quinn was easily the best actor in the film. He brought a lot of humor to his character, but they did a great job at showing how vulnerable he was as Johnny Storm. Ebon Moss-Bachrach brought a lot of heart to his role as Ben Grimm / The Thing as well, and I loved how they showcased how much he truly cared for the people of New York. Ralph Ineson was truly amazing as Galactus, his voice was so powerful, and his presence was truly felt in this role. Julia Garner did a great job as the Silver Surfer, and I liked that she wasn't so one dimensional in the role, and truly showed how much being the Silver Surfer had affected her.
The film's visuals and action scenes were just flat out amazing! The scenes where the Fantastic Four battled the Silver Surfer and Galactus were so good! This really felt like old school marvel had returned, in terms of the visuals and action scenes, and I am so hear for it.
The film's post credits scene clearly set up something major (Which I will get to later). In terms of a direct sequel to this movie, I am all for it. I am curious as to who the villain will be, because I know it will not be Doctor Doom, but I know that the Fantastic Four have plenty of villains to fight against in a sequel. I am open to seeing Galactus return, and I wouldn't mind seeing the male Silver Surfer in a future movie either.
The film's post credits scene set up Doctor Doom. I am now so looking forward to seeing Avengers: Doomsday opening night now! I now have a very good idea as to what the plot of Avengers: Doomsday is going to be, and I am actually very excited about it! Only Spider-Man: Brand New Day is left until Doomsday, and I have a gut feeling that Dr. Doom is going to show up at the end of that movie as well IMO.
Out of 4 stars I would give it...
4 out of 4 stars
Karate Kid: Legends is a promising film, but it falls flat due to the familiar story line.
The story line in this film was very weak. While I thought it started out very promising, it ended up being a copy and paste of the original film, and even the 2010 version. Another problem with the film was that it did not have very good character development, which was a result of the short runtime! You needed more time to let certain moments breathe! The film was way too fast paced! The film also didn't have as much heart as the original film did, as well as the sequels, and the 2010 film, which again was the result of rushing the story line, and not letting it breathe.
The acting was good. Ben Wang did a great job, and managed to hold his own very well, I was also very glad that he was not a copy and paste of Daniel LaRusso or Dre Parker. Jackie Chan was very good also, loved the different side to him in this one. Ralph Macchio did a great job, despite the false advertising that he would play a huge role in this film. Joshua Jackson did a great job as well. Sadie Stanley was a very likeable character also. Ming-Na Wen was heavily underused, and was wasted, as was Wyatt Oleff.
The action scenes were really good, but they had too many cuts at certain points. It felt like I was watching Christopher Nolan do action scenes, but in a very bad way. Which was such a huge shame.
The humor in this film didn't miss. I was really laughing at all the jokes in this movie, especially the post credits scene with Johnny and Daniel!
I wouldn't mind a sequel, but please make the story line much better paced, and not a copy and paste of the original and the 2010 version. But, this just makes me want another season, or some kind of spinoff, of Cobra Kai, and very soon! I miss that show so much!
Out of 4 stars I would give it...
2 out of 4 stars
A fun racing film that starts well and finishes strong!
The story line in this film was very fun! I loved that they actually had time to develop the characters. Sonny Hayes was such a great character that was impossible to hate. I loved that the humor in this film wasn't forced either. It was kind of cheesy with some of the dialogue, but that is such a small problem! The film also had a few twists that I was not expecting, which I really liked.
The acting in this movie was really good. Brad Pitt did a great job as usual, and looked like he had a very fun time. Javier Bardem was very entertaining, and you felt bad for him in so many scenes. Damson Idris played a great role as well, you didn't like him at first, but you warmed up to him as the film went on. Kerry Condon's performance was good as well, she was such a good addition to the crew, and I loved how she made the most with her character.
The racing scenes in this film were exhilarating! I really wish I could've seen this movie at the IMAX screen. I was holding my breath in so many scenes, and I am very proud of how Joseph Kosinski managed to make them memorable. He does not miss on his action scenes, just look at Tron: Legacy, and Top Gun: Maverick. Really impressed with how he managed to do this!
They definitely left it open for a sequel. I would love to see this crossover with Days of Thunder, and I see how they could do it!
Out of 4 stars I would give it...
3.5 out of 4 stars
A fun film that brings this franchise back from the brink of extinction.
The story line in this film was simple. I really enjoyed the dynamic between the family, and the humor didn't fall flat, like I was worried about. I did feel like the film's pacing was too erratic at times, which ended up bogging the film down. And, I will also admit that some of the characters weren't written the best. Still a decent story line though.
The acting was solid. Scarlett Johansson was able to hold her own, and she looked like she belonged in this universe. Mahershala Ali was easily the standout actor of this movie. Jonathan Bailey was okay, I wasn't that impressed with his performance. Rupert Friend did a great job as an unlikable jerk.
The visuals in this movie were amazing. Loved the designs of the dinosaurs. I also loved how scary they actually made the dinosaurs. There were also a few jump scares that got me good.
They could easily do another sequel. One concept I'd love to see is a group of teenagers partying on a boat, and the boat crashes near one of the islands, and they must find a way to get off the island. A good old fashioned horror movie. I would also like to see what the original writer, David Koepp, had planned, and if it is worth turning into a movie.
Out of 4 stars I would give it...
3 out of 4 stars
The live action remake of How to Train Your Dragon manages to hold it's own and be one of the better live action remakes!
The story line in this film was the same as the original, but if it ain't broke, don't fix it, I say. I did like how they managed to add a lot more characterization to Stoick, Astrid, and Snotlout (I was not expecting him to get a lot more character development so that was a nice surprise.) Astrid's character felt more fleshed out in version IMO, as did Stoick, and these are things that the live action film improved on in the original IMO.
The acting in this movie was great. Mason Thmaes acted his butt off as Hiccup, he did a great job at making the character his own, while making sure he wasn't trying to copy the original animated version too much. Casting Geard Butler as Stoick again was easily the best decision that this film made. Nico Parker did a much better job than I expected. She was a huge standout as well. Nick Frost was pitch perfect casting as Gobber also.
The visual effects in this film looked perfect. In a time where they are a mixed bag, they looked spectacular in this film, and the budget was less on this film than what I would've thought. Other films should take inspiration from this movie.
My only complaint with this movie, is that I wish the film's humor had landed better. They had a few good scenes that I laughed at, but it was too bad they didn't always hit it. But, it still doesn't take away from how good this movie was!
Out of 4 stars I would give it...
3.5 out of 4 stars
The mission was impossible, and they managed to succeed!
The story line in this film was so well done! I loved the darker tone that this film had, compared to the previous films. I was also impressed that for a nearly 3 hour movie, they managed to pace it just right. The script was unpredictable, and you had no idea what was going to happen next! Loved the callbacks they had to the other films as well, especially the first and third films.
The acting was great as usual. Tom Cruise gave one of his best performances as Ethan Hunt, and showed that he has still got it. Simon Pegg was a strong standout as well, loved the more serious tone to his character. Hayley Atwell gave a much better performance in this film, IMO. Esai Morales was a great villain, he wasn't the best, but he was a more memorable one.
The stunts in this film were amazing. I was holding my breath so many times, and my heart actually sank during the plane sequence. Tom Cruise managed to outdo himself, and should be commended for the risks he actually takes! The stunts in this film were probably my favorite stunts of the series.
They could easily end the series here and be justified. But, there is always room for another film IMO. If they do a sequel, I really hope it goes back to a more grounded film, because they can't make the stakes any higher than they were in this film. Plus, it would be more fun to see a grounded film in the series again.
This is probably my favorite film of the series!
Out of 4 stars I would give it...
4 out of 4 stars
The Day the Earth Blew Up is a fun and heartwarming adventure!
The story line in this film felt like a mixture of the original cartoons and an episode of "The Looney Tunes Show" IMO. I really liked how much heart they put into this movie, and Daffy Duck and Porky Pig are such an iconic duo for this franchise also.
The voice acting was amazing also. Eric Bauza knocked it out of the park as Porky Pig and Daffy Duck, they sounded so identical to their original voices from the cartoons. Candi Milo was very charming as Petunia Pig. Peter MacNicol's portrayal of The Invader was perfect, he always does a great job with his comedic roles.
The humor in this film was really good, but sometimes it didn't land with me, which is my only criticism of this film. I wish it had a little bit more of the slapstick kind of humor, as that was what made the original Looney Tunes cartoons so iconic! But, most of the humor landed with me.
They can't do a sequel to this IMO. But, I definitely want to see more Looney Tunes films in the future, and I am really looking forward to Coyote Vs Acme next year. I will be there! Hope they can have more of the other Looney Tunes characters in newer films as well!
Very impressed at what they accomplished with this film on such a cheap budget! Very impressed.
Out of 4 stars I would give it...
3.5 out of 4 stars
Despite the best efforts from Rachel Zegler, Snow White fails to live up to the original film.
The story line was not well written. It failed to have the same charm that the original had, and the humor just didn't land like the original did also. I also hated the unnecessary subplots that the film put in, it amounted to nothing in the end, and was easily predictable.
The acting was subpar. Rachel Zegler knocked it out of the park, and was definitely charming as Snow White. I personally thought Gal Gadot was very entertaining as the Evil Queen also. Outside of that, the acting wasn't good in the slightest.
The film's musical scores were okay. The mining song by the Dwarfs was charming as always, and the song "Waiting on a Wish" was a great song that Zegler did. Outside of that, the songs just weren't charming. Very mixed on the Evil Queen's song as well. Rachel Zegler does have a great voice though.
The visual effects were okay. I didn't mind the animals being CGI, but making the Dwarfs CGI was the worst mistake of the entire movie IMO. The mines looked really good also.
The characterization of the Dwarfs was butchered. They had no personality to them whatsoever, and were not nearly as funny as they were in the original, and even in the 2012 film Mirror Mirror.
The emotion when Snow White died was good though, but that was about the last good thing in the film.
Zegler does a great job, as does Gal Gadot, and certain songs work also, but the film just lacks the charm, and it is very dull unfortunately!
Out of 4 stars I would give it...
2 out of 4 stars
The MCU returns to form in this emotionally satisfying film!
The story line in this film was a lot different than I was expecting, but in the best way possible! I loved that it prioritized having more heart and character development than just mindless action scenes. The humor didn't feel forced also, which was a huge bonus! I really liked how they humanized all of these characters also!
The acting in this film was really good as well! Florence Pugh easily gave her best performance of the MCU in this movie, she had so much heart, and she was so charming at the same time. David Harbour's performance as the comedic relief worked, but also because he brought a lot of heart as well! Lewis Pullman did a great job at how he portrayed Bob/Sentry, and man does that guy have some range! Wyatt Russell was great as the jerk of the team, but one you couldn't help but like at the same time! Julia Louis-Dreyfus did a great job at making you hate her character so much!
The action scenes in this film were great as well! They weren't too over the top, but packed a lot of heart to them though! Really happy with how this turned out!
The ending definitely set up the next 2 Marvel films, The Fantastic Four: First Steps & Avengers: Doomsday! My excitement for these 2 films just went up tremendously, and I really feel like the old MCU might actually be back! Great job everyone!
Out of 4 stars I would give it...
4 out of 4 stars
An intriguing mystery film that keeps you on the edge of your seat for the whole ride!
The story line in this film was so good! Just when you think you have it all figured out, it ends up taking a turn that you wouldn't expect! I loved that they took their time to develop the characters, so that you would end up caring about them, and rooting for them as well! Loved the twists in this so much, it is another reminder of why mystery films are my favorites!
The acting in this film was very good! Meghann Fahy did a great job at carrying the entire film! The fact that she had to be involved in almost every scene, and portray so many emotions at the same time was pretty impressive! Brandon Sklenar did a great job portraying a very likeable man, who you did not want to see get it! Violett Beane stole the show as Jen, and Jeffrey Self did a great job at stealing the show also!
The film really did remind me of that film "Red Eye' that came out back in 2005. There were some very similar moments in it, but it managed to stand on its own two feet! Christopher Landon did a great job at directing the tension moments, but adding a lot of very well timed humorous moments to help lighten the mood! Bravo Christopher, bravo!
The only small problem I had, was that I wish they had explained more of why the villain wanted Violet to kill her date, a little bit longer would've been nice!
They do not need to make a sequel! This film had a satisfying ending, and I do not see the need for a sequel!
Saw this as part of the Regal Monday Mystery Movie, and I got my money's worth, and then some!
Out of 4 stars I would give it...
3.5 out of 4 stars
I really do not have a lot to say about this movie!
Captain America: Brave New World offers solid performances from Harrison Ford and Tim Blake Nelson and a great final battle, but the film is poorly written, lacks an intriguing story line, and features some horrible dialogue, making this easily the worst film set in the MCU!
That post credits scene was terrible also! Literally anything else would've been better!
Out of 4 stars I would give it...
1 out of 4 stars
Best Movie Scene of 2024: https://www.youtube.com/watch?
Best Trailer: Dune: Part 2, Nosferatu, Sonic the Hedgehog 3, The Wild Robot, Alien: Romulus
Night Swim (1.5 out of 4)
Spoilers ahead!!!
Sonic's 3rd film wraps up the first trilogy in a great way, while setting the stage for a new trilogy that could be even better!
The film's story line went about the way that I expected it to go! Loved the characterization that they gave Shadow, and how you really felt for him, and understood why he went the way that he did! Loved the heartfelt moments that the film had as well! They had a lot of really good character payoffs as well!
The acting was really good! Jim Carrey stole the show with his portrayal of both Dr. Robotniks. Keanu Reeves was perfectly cast as Shadow the Hedgehog, I mean it was too obvious of a casting choice. All the other actors did their job well, but Jim Carrey and Keanu Reeves definitely stole the show as their respective characters.
The action scenes were so good! Loved that they played, "Live & Learn" towards the end! That was the big huge payoff! I also liked that they showed how powerful Sonic can really be! Shadow's Super Form looked amazingly perfect as well!
I did have a complaint though, I wish the film was a little bit longer, so that they could flesh out a few more scenes. But that is about it! It is still the best of the trilogy (I re watched the first two films and changed my score for those from a 4 to a 3.5 for the first and second movie).
The post credits scenes were so good! Loved the arrival of Metal Sonic and Amy! I am really hoping that Natalie Portman is the voice actress for Amy. I am very curious as to who created Metal Sonic, hope it is a good reveal! The fourth film is going to be so good, and I am very excited to see what kind of direction the franchise takes.
Shadow is definitely getting his own movie! The film would be a massive success, if written right!
I doubt we have seen the last of Dr. Eggman as well. Jim Carrey plays that role way too well! He will return in the 5th or 6th film, or in the post credits scenes of the 4th film IMO.
Out of 4 stars I would give it...
3.5 out of 4 stars
I was entertained!
The story line in this film was a lot different than I was expecting! I loved that Maximus really wasn't able to stop the corruption of Rome from spreading. When the corruption runs so deep, it is really hard to try and dig it all out! The story line did not have the heart that the original one did so well with!
The acting in this movie was amazing! Paul Mescal was perfect casting as Lucius! He really looked like he could've been Russell Crowe's son! Denzel Washington stole the show IMO. You hated him so much, and you had no idea what he was going to do next! Pedro Pascal's role was so much different than what I was expecting! You felt so bad for him! Connie Nielsen showed that she has still got it! Joseph Quinn & Fred Hechinger did a great job as the twin Emperors! Both were so crazy, and unstable, loved their performances a lot!
The action scenes were really good as well. But they were not as memorable as the original film. They just lacked the personal feeling that the first film's action scenes had.
They have definitely left the door open for a sequel! I am curious as to what kind of direction they will take, and if it will end the trilogy on a positive note!
I knew going into this film that it would not top the original film in any way shape or form, but I was still surprised at how good it was!
Out of 4 stars I would give it...
3 out of 4 stars
10. Fredbear / Golden Freddy will save Mike, Abby, and Vanessa at the end
9. Abby is actually Mike's adopted sister
8. The Ghost Children from the first film will reappear to help Abby, Mike, and Vanessa throughout the film
7. The post credits scene will show William Afton / Springtrap activating the Funtime Animatronics in a secret bunker underneath his house
6. The Toy Animatronics will be destroyed by the original Animatronics
5. William Afton's wife died from suicide
4. Mr. Hippo, Roxanne Wolf, Monty Gator and other various characters from the series will have cameos, similar to that of Sparky the Dog in the first movie
3. The house from FNaF 4 will be featured many times in this movie
2. The Puppet will be on the hunt for William Afton
1. William Afton / Springtrap will be more unhinged in this film.
Chris Sanders delivers another hit!
The story line was so much different than I was expecting, but in a good way! I loved that it showed how a robot raising a child would go, and I was glad that they gave the characters plenty of characterization. The film's heart is what made this movie so good. The film's humor was great also, as it appealed to both adults and kids.
The voice acting was great! Lupita Nyong'o continues to make a huge name for herself! Pedro Pascal easily stole the show as Fink! Catherine O'Hara was super funny as Pinktail as well! Mark Hamill's voice fit the Grizzly Bear so perfectly as well! Great job with how well their casting was!
The animation was beautiful! DreamWorks always does a great job with their animation, and they are making a case at supplanting Disney as the leader of animation films!
They left plenty of room for a sequel open, but I'm not sure this film needs a sequel. If they can write a good script great! But I really hope they don't do a sequel, just for the sake of doing a sequel, I.E. a quick cash grab! We shall see though!
Out of 4 stars I would give it...
4 out of 4 stars
A rushed mess that doesn't even come close to the classic 1979 version.
The story line was so badly paced that it had little character development, and it wouldn't let certain things breathe. It felt rushed, and the editing was poor, as was the script as a whole! The one scene that was really well shot, was the scene where Mr. Barlow killed Ralphie. The camera work looked great, and you felt so bad for Ralphie, despite his lack of screen time.
The acting was average. Lewis Pullman showed that he has a bright future ahead of him, as he made the most of what he had to work with. Bill Camp did a great job also, and I would venture to say that he did the best job of all the actors. Jordan Preston Carter did a decent job, but I felt he could've done a better job overall. William Sadler was a huge miscast, and I wish the rumors had been true that he was playing Barlow. Alfre Woodard was easily the worst actor in this film. She had no life in her performance at all, and it felt like she didn't even care about her performance. Pilou Asbaek did a good job as Straker, but he was so underused! Makenzie Leigh was a miscast in my opinion, and it didn't help that her character was so underdeveloped.
Another positive I have is that I thought they did a great job with the cinematography. They had a lot of really good shots, but it wasn't enough to save this movie. There were other pretty decent scenes, but the film was too rushed, and it should've been so much better. I did not like Barlow's design either, too much CGI, instead of relying on makeup and prosthetics.
If they ever decide to adapt this again, they need to make it a miniseries, and more faithful to the book. Or split the movie into 2 parts, or make it over 3 hours, because an hour and 53 minutes will not cut it with this movie!
Out of 4 stars I would give it...
2 out of 4 stars
10. I want Garrett to possess the Puppet
9. I want more Easter eggs to characters from other games, like Monty Gator and Roxanne Wolf, or other fan made characters
8. I want Vanessa's backstory to be similar to Mike's backstory from FNaF 4, mainly the fact that she accidentally killed her brother
7. I want it to be revealed that William's descent into madness stemmed from losing his son in an accident
6. I want it to be revealed that Mike is the son of Henry, and that Abby is actually his adopted sister
5. I want to see William Afton / Springtrap have a fear of the Puppet animatronic, because he knows who is possessing it.
4. I want Skeet Ulrich to play the role of Henry Emily
3. I want the plot to be so convoluted (like the video games), that you have to go back and watch it twice to see what you might've missed the first time
2. I want the film to have more jump scares
1. I want more William Afton / Springtrap in flashbacks, and in the present time for the movie.
A heartfelt story that will thrill longtime fans of the franchise.
The story line was so much more serious than the trailers made it out to be. I loved seeing Megatron's descent into the leader we all know from the films and shows. The story also had a lot more lore to it than I was expecting, loved the other race that would battle the Transformers, and I hope to see them again in a possible sequel! One of the benefits of not having the humans in this film, was that it allowed the film to focus on one single story line, without a bunch of human side plots, which has effected some of the films in the franchise in the past.
The voice acting was amazing! While I was against casting Chris Hemsworth as Optimus Prime, he grew on me as the film went on, and I see him as the eventual successor to Peter Cullen when he does eventually retire. Brian Tyree Henry was another casting choice I wasn't too fond of initially, but I loved how Brian made the character's voice go deeper and deeper as the film went on, and I was so glad that they did that. I hope in a sequel his voice continues to get deeper and deeper. All the other voice actors did great as well, and I was also glad that they brought back the same actor who voiced Soundwave in Bumblebee, he did a great job.
The action scenes were up there as the best of the franchise. I loved how creative they were with the action scenes, and I hope that the G.I. Joe Transformers crossover movie keeps this up. That final battle between Optimus Prime and Megatron gave me Transformers: Prime vibes, in a great way! Really impressed with how they pulled it off!
In terms of a sequel, there are so many possible routes for them to go! I really hope the sequel is titles, "War For Cybertron", and then the third film is titled, "Fall of Cybertron". It would be the best route for them to go, and it would generate a lot of hype for the series. I really hope that this movie gains a lot of momentum going forward, as the box office results have not been very good here in America.
For a sequel, I really hope to see more characters from the movies and shows that I recognize. With them just doing animation, they could introduce so many new characters, while not making it feel overstuffed! Please gain some momentum going forward!
Out of 4 stars I would give it...
4 out of 4 stars
While it has it's moments, the film doesn't even come close to the original film.
The story line was horribly paced. Whenever it felt like the film was about to get moving, it would immediately slow down. That killed the movie so much. I also didn't like the fact that he didn't become the Crow until about 45 minutes in the movie, and then becomes the Crow again later in the movie. I understand wanting to show how much Eric and Shelly loved each other, but the original film managed to do that with the minimal flashback scenes that they had.
The acting was decent for the most part. Bill Skarsgard managed to make the most of what he had, but he lacked the charisma that Brandon Lee had. FKA Twigs was not the best casting choice. She didn't really do the best job until the ending, she showed a lot of good emotion there. Zoe Kravitz or Zendaya would have been much better choices. Danny Huston, like Michael Wincott in the original '94' movie, stole the show. While I hated the fact that Huston's character had supernatural powers, he was still a pretty creepy villain.
The action scenes were solid. I was really glad that they managed to make Eric avenging Shelly's death satisfying. The problem though with these action scenes is that they lacked the flair that the original had, and a lot of that had to do with the director. Rupert Sanders is just not a good director. Even the way the city was designed in the '94' version felt like something right out of a comic book.
I will give major props to one thing about this film. The emotion was really good, and a lot of that had to do with Skarsgard's performance. You felt for him in so many ways with how he lost Shelly, and the ending was emotional as well. You really felt for these 2, and it was just a shame certain things were not written better with this film.
This film just proved that you cannot remake a classic film. If they ever wanted to do a remake again, they better decide to make this movie a more comic accurate adaptation then, as that is the only way to do a proper remake. They can't do a remake any other way!
Out of 4 stars I would give it...
2 out of 4 stars
