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#Venom - The Last Dance is a thrilling and heartfelt conclusion to Eddie Brock and Venom's saga
Little Women - 2019. MOVIE REVIEW: (Re-posts and re-blogs are allowed)
So I watched the movie yesterday (Sunday, November 8th) and I would just like to say a few things; (I may sound a bit ignorant since I have not yet read the, so please cut me some slack)
- Watching the movie, I instantly decided that Amy is my favourite March sister. I especially love her chemistry and relationship with Laurie, and ship them very hard. But after looking at some Tumblr posts, it is pretty obvious that lots of people are not very happy that Jo didn’t end up with him. I don’t really know why, I get that they’re super close and are very good friends. But I think that it’s more of a ‘friend-thing’. - The character development with Friedrich Bhaer and Jo is very small. As I remember, he criticized her writing, Jo ran away upset, then, flash-forward and he comes to visit her. She realizes she’s in love (with the nagging of Meg and Amy) she runs to find him at the train-station, where the majestically kiss under an umbrella in the rain. (Do you see what I’m saying?) (Again, I have not read the book, so maybe I’m just being ignorant) - Beth’s death was so confusing for me. She caught the fever from the baby (who also sadly died) Jo was dreaming that she went downstairs to a healthy and well Beth, but then she woke up? And went downstairs to see Marmee crying. Then there was a funeral scene. And then; BOOM! Beth was there again, alive, at Meg’s wedding! They should’ve made it more clear if Beth was actually alive or dead, I didn’t even know if it was true that she had passed until towards the ending.
Other than that, the movie was splendid. I enjoyed the scenes of Amy the most (particularly the one where she runs to Laurie’s house, with her hand hurt. Everyone says that she was being a baby, but excuse me! Would you have been all fine and dandy when your hand was bleeding and gashed?) I ship Laurie and Amy so hard, I love Emma Watson in it, and everything was great. (Though the scene cuts really confused me) It has made me start reading the book, and I hope that it goes down as a fantastic movie.
Question: Do Amy and Laurie have a ship name?
Sincerely, The Countess of Cats
Movie Review: Don’t Worry, He Won’t Get Far on Foot
DON’T WORRY, HE WON’T GET FAR ON FOOT
is
A LONG TITLE
so I will use abbreviations
D.W.H.W.G.F.O.F
which still feel longer than the average movie title,
so I will not mention
THE TITLE
and call it
“THIS MOVIE”
to save space
and such a long title makes me wonder
if it is the reason why I hadn't heard of
"THIS MOVIE”
until
LAST MONTH
when I read a quote on IndieWire
from it’s co star Jonah Hill saying
“MOST PEOPLE HAVEN’T SEEN MY BEST PERFORMANCE...”
and then I watch “this movie” and realize
THIS MIGHT BE JONAH HILL’S BEST PERFORMANCE
next to The Wolf of Wall Street
and I realize this is not only
one of Jonah Hill’s best performances but
THIS MIGHT BE JOAQUIN PHEONIX’S BEST PERFORMANCE.
What!
Even compared to his fantastic Joker performance
he won an Oscar for this year?
Yes! It’s that good
and proves Joaquin Pheonix really is
THAT GOOD
when we see that one of our most respected actor’s
best performance
is for a movie most of us
HAVEN’T EVEN HEARD OF!
Pheonix plays real life Oregon Cartoonist John Callahan,
who was left paralyzed for life
after being involved in a brutal car wreck
with fellow wild man Dexter played by Jack Black.
Callahan is a suffering alcoholic and it’s
at his Alcoholics Anonymous meetings
where he gets to know Hill’s Donnie,
a recovered alcoholic and his AA sponsor.
It’s the chemistry between Pheonix and Hill where the
movie really shines.
THE MOVIE ITSELF
is not perfect.
It’s too conventional for it’s subject
and overly sentimental at times.
The director is Gus Van Sant
and it’s more
GOOD WILL HUNTING
than his smaller films like
ELEPHANT
or
MY OWN PRIVATE IDAHO (staring Pheonix’s late brother River)
and some of the film’s characters,
particularly the love interest Annu played by Rooney Mara,
do not feel nearly as developed its male leads.
But like last year’s Judy,
this is a performance piece that is all about
THE LEADS
and Hill and Pheonix’s performances are
so strong and convincing,
I can by pass the film’s issues which are
nearly not as bad as
another “conventional”
and “ overly sentimental” 2018 film called
GREEN BOOK
which won best picture (ouch!)
and
“THIS MOVIE” (I’ve mentioned the title)
didn’t even get one Oscar nomination
including acting but
“THIS MOVIE”
is now streaming on Amazon Prime
and since most of us have some time on our hands,
I highly recommend you check
“this movie” out!
DON’T WORRY HE WON’T GET VERY FAR ON FOOT
AKA “This Movie”
Three stars (out of four)
Sweet and Short Reviews: Spies in Disguise
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Rhetorical Ink Reviews: “Good Time”
**GOOD SPOILERS BELOW**
So, I read a recommendation for this film, and I always welcome a film that’s out of the ordinary -- and this film? Well, let me tell you...
My Top Ten Thoughts on Good Time:
10. This movie stars Robert Pattinson, from Twilight and Harry Potter fame, but this is not a Robert Pattinson from those films...here, he is detached, insanely quick-witted and clever -- up until the end, which we’ll get to -- and resourceful. He’s no sparkly vampire here -- he’s a surprisingly smooth criminal and I find it WEIRD, but I’m oddly attracted to him here moreso than those other film roles. And he looks like a greasy swamp rat through most of this film -- but his confidence oozes out in this performance and for some reason it just WORKS.
9. What also works is the score -- it’s a weird synth vibe but also the movie at times uses sound to ramp up the tension. It knows when to use silence and when to keep amping up the volume and tempo to get your heart racing...speaking of which:
8. The tension here gets so worked up throughout the film. It’s a weird film which has a very vague, sporadic plot, but that’s not really the point here. It’s a character film where we journey alongside Pattinson’s character as he goes through some insane, but insanely somehow realistic scenarios and see how he plays off of them to try and get to his brother. More on that below, but this was honestly one of the most thrilling and intense movies I’ve seen in a while, just because you have no clue what to expect and you’re constantly waiting for him to get caught in the act.
7. The use of color also is very specific -- vibrant neon greens and reds throughout the lighting give it a sickly, almost nauseating glow. And it made for very interesting choreography and use of lights, shadows, color to make it a beautifully shot film.
6. There’s a conversation at the Bail & Bond place towards the beginning of the movie that I just COULD NOT shake after watching -- it’s relatively short early on and doesn’t really connect back to anything later in the film, but in this short moment, we see Pattinson’s character, Connie, request a favor from a supposed “friend” and it go completely wrong. I can honestly say that this scene I have witnessed before and while it was insanely bat crazy, it was something I can totally buy as I’ve seen people like this -- scenes like that just gravitated me towards Connie’s plight in the movie, even though we get to know he’s a terrible person.
5. We meet towards the halfway point a man, whom Connie had confused for someone else. I won’t spoil how that situation happens, but it was honestly one of the biggest “WTF” moments I’ve had watching movies in a while -- and the craziest part for me is that we learn more about this guy’s life in five minutes than we really learn about Connie in the whole film, and it sets this character up so well. His introduction may be worth watching the film in itself.
4. This movie doesn’t quite follow a three-act structure -- which isn’t a bad thing. It did have me checking the clock a few times because I was so used to a movie heading towards the climax, whereas this film doesn’t quite have a “climax” so much as a very, very speedy ramp up to the height of the film and then it IMMEDIATELY drops to the resolution. I don’t want to spoil the ending, but it did catch me off guard and there are some brilliant aerial shots that just make your breath catch in your mouth.
3. The funny thing about this review is that from above, it seems like it’s this non-stop action thriller -- and it is...but in the oddest way. There’s not a huge action set piece in the film ... just very gritty, very realistic settings and a very charismatic criminal trying to outrun the clock and help his brother. The realness of everything is what sells it and keeps you grounded in this tension that makes you question what will happen next.
2. There is a brother to Connie, as I mentioned earlier, and he from the start is established as having a disability. The film bookends with the the brother, and while I didn’t quite “get” his part in the film to play, I did understand what the film was doing with him for the most part ... Still, i would have liked perhaps a little more interaction between Connie and his brother in the film.
1. Overall, I highly recommend this film, especially if you like something outside the box that is thrilling, beautifully shot, and surprisingly acted, this film is for you! It was weird, it was refreshing, and it made me question so much...also, it will make you NEVER want to do drugs or be near people that do. Just saying.
Kampy Takes a Look At: Logan
A spoiler free review of “Logan
The X-Men movies have had quite an interesting history when it comes to film treatments. Between prequels, sequels, reboots, and grand spectacle the movies have been a constant of the last 15 years. Whether the films were great (X2) average (X-Men Apocalypse) or downright bad (X-Men Origins: Wolverine) they have always had a hypnotic charm with their entertaining characters, socio-political commentary, and break neck action. Two of the best scenes from any superhero movie come from X2; Nightcrawler’s assault on the White House and Wolverine defending the manner from Stryker’s forces. Indeed, the X-Men movies have left an enormous mark on the superhero movie genre. And at the middle of this whirlwind has always sat Hugh Jackman as Wolverine and Patrick Stewart as Professor Xavier. Jackman and Stewart are synonymous with their characters at this point, despite having great success in other films and television alike. So, this film -being touted as their send off- came with enormous expectations and hype. I am happy to say that this films succeeds in nearly every way possible and, as such, gives the feeling of bitter sweet completion to my generation of X-Films.
Logan stars Hugh Jackman as the titular character, Logan, who used to be a member of the X-Men named Wolverine. In the future, Mutants have been slowly going extinct and Logan, now retired from the superhero life, works as a limo driver to take care of an ill Professor Xavier, played by Patrick Stewart. When a mysterious mutant girl named Laura -played by newcomer Dafne Keen- shows up in his life chased by a mercenary group called “The Reavers”, Logan, Professor Xavier, and Laura must make their way towards Canada is find asylum.
This film takes many inspirations from the “Old Man Logan” storyline and X-23’s introduction from Marvel comics. While not a one to one recreated of these arcs, the movie nonetheless feels like a worthy adaptation of the material. Hugh Jackman plays Logan with a sense of quiet rage and a world weary sense of justice. He’s still a hero, but he is clearly being portrayed as someone who is just tired of seeing people he cares for hurt. While Jackman can still invoke the rage that brought him so much acclaim as the character, he’s much more subdued with his performance, choosing to show that emotional side only when necessary. This sense of control gives the character of Logan a sense of purpose to actions while showing the cracks of his age. Hugh Jackman’s performance is at an all-time high and he shows the impressive capability of switching between aged introspection and raging berserker at the drop of a hat. He has since perfected his craft as Wolverine and this movie allows him to do something new with it, giving us a nuanced and hypnotic performance.
Patrick Stewart similarly plays a weakened, but not less wise, Professor Xavier. Early in the film you see him bed stricken and rambling to himself due to his developing Alzheimer and degenerating body. By this time in the franchise’s continuity Xavier is pushing his mid-nineties and it shows. However, his mind is as compassionate as ever and his portrayal as a father figure to Logan underscores the development the two characters have had over the years. Logan was once taken in by Xavier and cared for like he was his family. Now it is Logan’s turn to do the same for the only person who has been a constant source of compassion in his life. Patrick Stewart is brilliant and emotional in this role. It’s a side of Xavier that we have never seen before; the vulnerable man behind the mutant leader. While I don’t want to spoil it, he has a monologue about half way through the film that had the audience I saw it with sniffling. He deserves an award of some kind. The depth of his character’s compassion and regret over his actions is palpable and Patrick Stewart is brilliant enough to make the whole audience feel it. We also see a much snarkier side to him than in previous films. Stewart and Jackman have an amazing chemistry together, working off each other to maximize the potential of each scene.
Rounding off the cast is Laura -X-23- played by the brilliant Dafne Keen. Laura is a fascinating character as her growth throughout the film mirror’s Logan’s own growth from the previous X-movies. She starts off silent, relying solely on growls, body language, and facial expressions to communicate. Now because she cannot talk, but because she does not trust. As she begins to feel more comfortable, connecting with Logan and Xavier, she begins to show more emotion, and subsequently, more depth than Logan was capable of during his early years. She is just as brutal as Logan when he combat scenes come up but she is portrayed as more calculating and precise as opposed to Logan’s feral rage. I can only say that I sincerely want this character back in any future X-movies that need a Wolverine character. She is a worthy successor to the name. Dafne Keen is an actress to look out for. He ability to convey conversation and raw emotion only through body language and facial expressions is amazing. One of her glares easily matches with any that Hugh Jackman can throw at her. The guarded curiosity with which she portrays Laura is fascinating and the high-octane action that she participates in is beautiful. Not only is she great at the quiet, introspective scenes, but Keen manages to portray sorrow and anger convincingly. She gets the other tear jerking scene the movie has to offer, especially if you’ve been following Jackman’s career as Wolverine.
James Mangold knows how to direct a Wolverine movie. He did so with 2013’s “The Wolverine”. While that movie was a bit lackluster due to studio interference, this time Fox has allowed Mangold to do exactly as he wants and boy does it pay off. The camera work is strong with shots well placed and camera movement never distracting. This allows the camera to easily follow the action without any type of shakey-cam interference. Many of the poignant shots in the film are utilized to underscore Logan’s feeling of isolation while he attempts to interact with the small family he has managed to amass over the years. The film earns the R rating by not only being bloody and littered with foul language, but being purposefully bloody and littered with foul language. The characters react like a real person would react in their situations. The cursing feels organic and the action feels weighted by emotional circumstances and real world physics. While the other X-movies take a more sensationalist stance when it comes to the action, this move is visceral and realistic. Honestly, the cinematography feels like something I would see in Mad Max or a western. That makes sense however, as this film purposefully draws plenty of parallels to older westerns with its emphasis on the tragic hero.
In summation, Logan achieves much what the darker DC movies want to accomplish, but lack. It’s dark. It’s brutal. It’s poignant. It’s fun. And it brings something new to the genre. This movie exists as a western genre film disguised as a superhero movie. It is, in my mind, the best X-Men movie so far. The characters are powerful and nuanced, the story is compelling and tightly told, the action is break neck and entertaining, the tone of the music is somber and appropriate, and the visuals are a treat. I actual struggle to find much with this movie I dislike. The third act does slow down a bit and become much more like the other X-Men movies, but I personally didn’t have much of a problem with this. Hugh Jackman and Patrick Stewart are at their best. Dafne Keen is a rising start to watch. This may be the only superhero movie I’ve gone to which had my theater crying not once, but twice. If I were to make a comparison to a DC movie, as I have above, I would say Logan is Marvel’s answer to “The Dark Knight”. Yes, it is that good.
Score: 9.5/10 – Logan is emotional and nuanced but also uplifting and idealistic. It doesn’t shy away from the past and actively looks forward and this helps it achieve something thoughtful, powerful, and action packed.
Movie Review 113 - 03/08/17
Sucker Punch
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Today's review is Sucker Punch. This movie featuring the cast of actresses Emily Browning, Abbie Cornish, Jena Malone, Vanessa Hudgens, Jamie Chung, Carla Gugino. Rounding out the cast is Oscar Isaac, Jon Hamm, and Scott Glenn. The movie being directed by a commercial director, makes for glorious visuals. The movie plot itself is pretty low key. Emily loses her mother and sister. Then is committed to a psych ward by her father in law. The plot is they must escape the ward. This part is where they glorify the movie. They show it as an adventure she must overcome in each scene, and is played out in some type of story in her mind, that becomes movie sequences. So she meets four other girls that would help her get items to escape. Each item is an adventure, that she must conquer. They glorify it with the fact that she can dance in a way that is soul mesmerizing. People in the room become so engrossed by her dancing that they go into a dream state. There she is able to buy her friends time to do what they have to do. Unfortunately not everyone makes it, and there are sacrifices along the way. What happens to the girls next? I will state the scenes they go through. There is a scene where she fights samurais, one with zombies, one with robots, and one with a dragon.
The box has a slip cover Emily wielding a gun an sword in a japan school girl outfit with a giant robot samurai in the background shooting at her with a mini gun. Doesn't really make sense, right? The cover shows the same image. The inside includes the Blu Ray, DVD, and Digital Copy. The back shows a small image of the girls fighting and a bunch of features included.
This movie is really just about glorifying girls and guns. None of it really makes any sense except when they are in the real world. They esacpe in this visual state and make it an adventure. I am not sure why she is so inventive or the view is. It is not necessary but gives a lot of eye candy for action, and adventure. The ending is a bit of a surprise. Not totally happy, but gets there in a way. The visuals are definitely there, but since the story is a bit weak, it is hard to hold up as great. An action adventure movie in it's own way. It leads more to fantasy.
Rating - 3 Stars out of 5
I do enjoy the visuals, and effects. They add to the action sequences. If you like girls and guns, then check this out. It definitely fits the bill. The story it self is so, so. Kind of reminds me of too much anime in the head. Check it out if you are into adventure and effects.
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Finally watched Halloween. 1) It's weird seeing Jamie Lee Curtis that young. 2) I'd heard the music before, but, in context, that theme song is phenomenal. 3) I knew the trope of the final girl and sex being a death sentence in slasher films, but making the main character both less promiscuous than her friends, AND the most motherly/good with kids created some interesting Virgin Mary themes.