So I saw game night, and after seeing the trailers I was really excited to see this action comedy film centred around a game night with friends that takes a turn of the worse.
The film it’s self is very funny Jason Bateman is on top form as his every man styled comedy,with some very funny movements coming from him and his wife Rachel Mcadams who have some serious chemstiry in this film, you can believe that they are a couple.
Kyle channdler who plays batemens brother in the film is also very good along with the whole supporting cast of the film, especially that of Jesse Plemons weird creepy neighbour is a awkward kind of humour that I think if any one else was in that role would of fallen flat. Scenes like the gun shot and the finding of the egg are very funny the camera shots in the car chases were very good as well.
The film is strong well paced with excellent performance from all, it’s hard to find a fault it’s a very enjoyable film I would highly recommend seeing it.
I have seen black panther 3 time’s now and I feel I can finally give a good judgement on the film and well to put it bluntly this film is one of the best superhero films ever made easily in marvels top 3 films. The movie hits every note it needed to hit this is truly a sign that the marvel movie universe is not going anywhere soon, if it can still produce new films based on new characters and still make the audicne feel something new and different each time it just shows that this film company will be around for years after some of the characters have died off.
The film is nice origin story of sorts given us a look at the technology marvel that is wakanda, a hidden African nation that is well advanced compaired to the rest of the world. The film follows of course the black panther Prince t’challa and his rise to become king and protector of wakanda. We see a excellent performance from Chadwick boseman who is the perfect for the role. The stand outs aside the interesting story and the power struggle within in the nation including the political connotations of the African country and that of the racial aspects that are hit on is that of the kings sister shuri who is the master of all the tech she has some importance to play in the future of the MCU also that of m’baku he will defiantly become a strong fan favourite in the years to come.
The great thing about this film is this is a marvel film which nails the villain Micheal b Jordan’s role as Eric killmonger is perfect a strong villain with a clear motive and also interesting back ground marvel have really exceeded them selves with this character.
The film is excellent from start to finish if they was one problem it was that sometimes the human didn’t hit the way you felt like the film makers wanted it to, but that is small fry problems compared to the film as a whole.
So during the super bowl a trailer dropped for a film no one expected to arrive yet, it was for the cloverfield paradox a new instalment in the mysterys monster/sci-fi franchise. It went straight to Netflix if anything this is the start of a new way to market a film, this film would of possibly bombed at the box office due to its strange history, but because it dropped straight to Netflix millions of people have now watched it and most likely made the company more money then it would of if it had a theatrical release.
The film I really enjoyed, it is a great horror/sci-fi film that keeps you gripped from the start, the story sets up interesting plot points with the idea of different earths ( where’s the flash when you need him) and the concept of other dimensions, given us a slight insight into where these creatures from the famous film from ten years ago came from. The cast is great the stands are the main female lead Gugu Mbatha-Raw, gives a standout performance but you would expect that from her due to the role in black mirror episode San junipero, also Daniel brühl and the comic relief in Chris O’Dowd these three really give a great performance in a film where they could of phoned it in.
The story is really interesting and keeps you gripped to the very end, with both the story on the space station and that of what is happening on the earth. It is paced very well and keeps the tension going without letting up. The only thing I would say could of been improved was I personally wanted to see more of earth the story on earth was good and I feel like there was more to be done but I guess that’s what the first film is for. Very good CGI and story telling. Leaves you with more questions then answers just like the first and second film but I guess that’s why we come back for me every time one of these is realeasd.
Overall this is a very enjoyable film that should be seen as soon as you can.
So today I went to see The Disaster Artist and it is a werid but amazing film. The film follows Tommy and Greg struggling actors who go to L.A. to make it big, the stress and hardship of trying to make it big drives them to make there own film “the room” what is so amazing is that this film is true story based on the behind scenes and story of the worst best film ever made.
The cast is amazing, James Franco is perfect as Tommy Wiseau down to the manorism and voice this could be his defining role of his career he becomes the strange eyngma that is Tommy Wiseau. Dave Franco plays the supporting role well adding good chemistery to the scenes with James as you would expect being family .
The film is hard to fault funny from start to finish paced amazingly well there are no boring moments in the film at all.
The only reason people won’t like this film is because they have no idea on the context I could see an elderly couple in the cinema who had no clue what was going on or why James was acting like a bad actor. In other words do abit of research before you go in you will enjoy it even more.
I have seen this film twice now, and I needed to see it twice to come to my overall score on the film. I am not going to act like this is unbiased because its not I would consider myself a “DC fanboy”, don’t get me wrong Marvel is amazing but DC has always stood out to me more. The characters under the DC comics rooster are so interesting and amazing, from a young age I have been invested in the DC universe, whether that comes from watching the old superman films as a kid with my dad or watching the best animated show ever that of the Justice League and its sequel Justice League unlimited with my brothers the DC comics characters have always been in my life. So you can imagine I was really excited to see this film finally a big screen team up outing from these characters, the film had its problems before it came out with all the behind scenes issues, re shoots and the lower critical response upon release. This film however is another one of those films that splits audience and critic. I REALLY ENJOYED THIS FILM.
The film carry’s on after the events of Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice, the death of Superman has had an effect on the world for the better and the worse, a rise in crime but a rise in heroes as well, the idea that superman is a beacon is strong in this film. The story carry’s on from this I don’t want to go into to many spoilers but I will hit on a few so if you have not seen it yet stop reading here and come back. The film starts of with Batman being Batman coming face to face with a Parademon the army of the films villain, and we get to see Ben Affleck in this role once again, personally i think he is perfect as Bruce and Batman its a shame it doesn’t seem he feels the same. We are then introduced to wonder women and the rest of the gang : Aquaman, the Flash and that of Cyborg. The whole team is amazing Jason Momoa brings his bad ass nature that just comes naturally to him to the character of Aquaman and finally brings that character of the joke heroes into the cool ones. Ezra Miller as the Flash was genius casting he is the heart of the film, he is us, amazed by everything that’s going on and he has some of the funniness lines in the whole film. Cyborg played by new comer ray fisher is amazing I would love to see more from this character as not enough was touched on in the film but what they set up could be interesting for sequels and standalone films. Wonder Women was amazing once again, you can tell from this that after her films success she has been given the a role that is more of a leadership one.
The films story is a bit paint by numbers but paced very well, theirs no boring moments in the film it flows really nicely, nice action set pieces in which we get to see all the team working together, tension in the group as well as you would expect is up and down which is good story aspect. The Return of character is very well done I would of liked to see a black suit and long hair for Superman’s return but this was good enough with a fight between the members and the bit with the flash made for a very entertaining watch. The only real downside i have with this movie is the villain he isn’t menacing enough and his motives seem to be from a higher place, or form, Steppenwolf after all is the uncle of the big bad of the DC universe Darkside other that some of the cgi is a bit jarring in some scenes but that’s my only downsides to this film.
I would highly recommend this film to anyone who watched the old animated show, or loves the comic book movie genre.
This films is just another example of how franchises just try to cash in on a bit of free money! This film follows along from the other 100 films same story selen the vampire who now doesn’t belong with her fellow vampires is on the run once again after letting her daughter go! Being hunted by both vampire and werewolf alike blah blah blah! Some shit different film basically.
The film actually has no saving graces the films action scenes are laughable and the cgi looks like it’s been done by a team that hasn’t worked since working of playstation 2 games, sloppy and so fake looking its laughable. The story is awful I was so lost from the opening it made next to no sense like some of my reviews! Hiring any English actor that isn’t working in game of thrones or was in the case of Charles Dance.
The problem with this film is the fact I loved the first two films, the story was strong about a hybrid vampire/werewolf and the films that followed just try and cash in on the same theme but really fail. The fascination with the ‘sexy’ vampire has died its death and shouldn’t be revisited Kate Beckinsale should move on to better things.
Maybe watch it if you have seen the other films. But other than that don’t waste your time.
Last night I went to see the new Kingsmen film, the first film sits highly in my all time favorite films, a real surprise when it hit cinemas bringing back the idea of the gentlemen spy and also throwing in big action and amazing humor it really was a big hit. Therefore I was really hyped at the idea of a second outing for eggsy and co, the golden circle picks up some time after the first one eggsy is now an established member of the Kingsman secret service and all seems to be going well until a mystery organisation known as the Golden circle seems to be hunting down the agents.
The film as a whole is decent opening with a big action car chase, it really sets the tone for the entire film, that’s one thing that carry’s over from the first the fight and action sequences are even better than the first one, the use of music in this film just like the first is key, having a soundtrack that would rival even that of the guardians of the galaxy films. Once again some amazing humor coming from the whole cast over the top swearing really makes this film stand apart from anything else you’ll see this year. The return of a character from the first film as a bionic henchmen was a nice edition to the film and works really well, and the agent known as whisky adds a nice flare in the action sequences.
There are a few down sides however the film suffers from the whole squeal problem, never as good as the first and spends more money but this sort of film doesn’t need to the first had a good formula but this one tries to over do it. Also after the first 20 mins you spend the next 40 mins of the film sitting through loads of exposition, things been told to you that you could work out on your own, really telling you how to suck eggs, especially when the statesmen come into play. The statesmen is good edition and expands the universe of the whole thing but the way they are introduced is executed not all that well. Also without given away any spoilers the celebrity cameo in this goes above and beyond and by the end of it you hope he just fucks off, sorry man you know who you are its not your fault.
Overall the film is great it does not live up to the first film but is still a very good watch. If not slightly slow in places the action and the whole universe makes up for it.
So today I saw American Assassin , years ago I was given the book by my grandad and always thought this would have the potential to be taken to the big screen. Having a Jason Bourne and James Bond theme, it seemed perfect for a big action blockbuster. It is a superb action/spy film which does set up this whole universe for the character to grow into a cinematic name stay.
The film centers around the character of Mitch Rapp played by Dylan O’Brien of The Maze Runner. After an attack on a beach by some terrorists who end up killing his girlfriend Mitch decides to take down the terrorist cells that caused it on his own. This however catches the attention of the CIA who want him to be part of their counter terrorism unit. That’s where the film really takes off, we see him training with the legend in this type of field played by Micheal Keaton.
The films action set pieces are very thrilling, the end in particular is one of the films best moments! The cast is amazing, O’Brien n really does shake off his possible type casting of just another teen hero, that we have seen in the Maze Runner and that of Teen Wolf. This is a good turn in his carer, to go for something more adult and step away into a new franchise like this. Keaton just gets better with age playing the ultimate baddass in the film so convincing as a old worn down military man. Another stand out is that of Taylor Kitch who plays the villan in this film, I think as an actor he gets over looked but he played a very convincing action villan in this film.
The down side to the film however is that the pacing sometimes is a little slow, talking where we could have visual representation, and also some of the scenes are cut away to quick or jump ahead too much. But other than this the film is a solid and enjoyable watch.
I would highly recommend seeing this film, I wouldn’t say you have to see it in the cinema but the last part definitely looks amazing on the big screen. A perfect addition to any spy genre fans out there.
Now I saw IT with the Mrs the other night, now I would like to point out we watch a horror film once every other night ( we are just odd like that ), you would assume that would make me somewhat a horror fan, so when IT came out I was game to see it. Secretly however I was, for a better word SHITTING IT ( pun intended ) I hate clowns, no matter where they are I hate them they creep me the fuck out. IT is one of the best films of 2017.
This film is amazing, creepy and funny a perfect blend, comedic elements to level out the scares. Bill Skarsgaud as Pennywise the clown is the perfect casting a really creepy and scary portrayal of the famous Stephen King horror creation, the voice is something that truly sticks with you the way it sounds is scary in its self, the look of Pennywise is different to that of the 1990 Portrayal by Tim Curry, instead of looking like your average clown it looks more like something out of a folktale. The cast is amazing all the young actors deserve such praise for there performances, one standout performance is that of Finn Wolfhard ( Richie Tozier ) who adds such a funny comedic element to parallel that of Pennywise, with a line like “Derry was started as a beaver trading camp.” “Still is, am I right, boys?” the other cast members all have their moments in the film and that is one of the reasons you have to see this film, Finn is just the standout.
So many scenes stick with you after the film is over, the opening sequence with Georgie, with IT in the sewers is the best start to a film you’ll see this year, and also when one of the kids is getting beaten up by some bully’s he sees IT in the tall grass eating a human hand and then waving it in a funny manor.
The only real downside to this film is that it ends, you want more as soon as you leave, hats of to the director for doing this.
You have to see this film in the cinema don’t just waiting until its out on DVD seeing this is a crowded cinema really added to the horror and the overall enjoyment of the film.
Well I just saw Fast 8 today and what a great action film this is the franchise has come along since the first film being a unofficial Point Break Remake, this film franchise has moved away almost completely from the racing of cars this is the action franchise of our generation if it was made in the 1980’s you would be seeing Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger in these films.
Fast 8 picks up fairly soon after the events of the 7th installment, we find Dom and Letty on some sort of honeymoon in Cuba life seems to be all well until Dom Comes Across Charlize Theron Character, the team get a job in Berlin all once again is as normal until Dom turns on them. The film takes off from here and the standard paint by numbers formula of these films sets in and that’s not a complaint as the action in these are always edge of the seat experiences.
The film is a must see in the cinema with amazing action set pieces that you see glimpses of in the trailer, the cars in this film are amazing watching a tank and a Lamborghini run side by side is something you wouldn’t see in any other film. The One liners in this film delivered by all the cast are amazing but especially those between the Rocks Character Luke Hobbs and that of Jason Stathams’s Evil/good Deckard/Ian Shaw are so funny its amazing.
The only real down side to the film is sometimes the pacing, these films always fall short when they try to convey drama and the scenes seem to be double the length.
This film however is a great installment to the franchise and breaths new life into it, in-fact this film is a clear changing of the tone for these films and a change to were the future films are heading.
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