I haven't been this entertained by a marvel offering in some time. Going to the movies is fun again! I'm torn- I do wish an epilepsy warning was shown in the beginning or even mentioned in a press release so people like me could search for the information ourselves, but I can see why the effects were used, and I don't think the film would have been the same without them. That said, between Spider-man and the emoji film, Sony animation proves it has the chops to start making Disney sweat.
A very, very white washed account of Gehrig's life, but you can't beat the performances by Cooper and the real deal Babe Ruth. A shocking look into the fragility of hats and collars in those times.
Michael Peña was the only actor actually trying in this movie, and in a better world the studio would have switched his and the lethargic, unfunny Paul Rudd's roles.
Chris Hemsworth's (amongst others) inability to stick to one accent is incredibly distracting- is he supposed to be imitating a new englander? his best boston southie? that bland texan-esque accent most europeans effect when imitating Americans? plain ole english? other times it seems he just gives up and slips back into his native aussie.
Awful torture porn. Three hours of watching Nicole Kidman's character suffering without rhyme or reason. The play structure is interesting, but not enough to make up for the story's message, which boils down to a childish "poor people can be mean, too." Almost worth it for the cast alone.
The true dread and horror of this movie comes from the lack of autonomy some women experienced while pregnant. So many of Rosemary's choices are taken out of her hands by her domineering husband, a parade of crones whose knowledge is assumed by merit of their age, and her doctor of course, all in the name of "what's best for her." Watching a woman say yes to what she knows is wrong in her heart because refusing or contacting the outside world is simply not an option is about as scary as it gets for me.
This is a movie that expects you to feel some sort of sympathy
for a rich guy and his fairly idyllic childhood. Am I supposed to feel bad for him and his brothers every time their parents have the nerve to discipline them, or he's mean to his little brothers? It's difficult to enjoy the film's beautiful atmosphere when the essential storyline is Sean Penn moping over how his childhood wasn't more Dennis the Menace-y. Did film audiences really need another film about some older white guy reminiscing about his childhood?
I feel this film suffered from Nolan's insistence than all of his (not that talented) Inception buddies play seemingly every major role. I half-expected Ken Watanabe to make an appearance as the Penguin and Leo himself to be the Riddler or something equally rotten. Anne Hathaway continues to be the opposite of sexy, sultry, dangerous, or anything her role required, but should be congratulated for remembering all her lines.
All entertainment aspects aside, this movie's presence in countless science fiction movies to come is undeniable. Having never seen it before, one might be convinced that the film is nothing more than an amalgam of tired sci-fi cliches rather than its creator.
On a completely unrelated note, the only thing I found unbelievable was the cook wearing a hat and apron in outer space. Completely ruined the entire movie for me.
I always get my hopes up when I find a film with an epileptic character; while epilepsy and seizures on the whole are a regularly-visited subject by movie-makers, it is rare that the condition is treated with any realism on their part. "El Aura" continues in this tradition of ignorance as we are introduced to a man with seemingly no awareness of his condition. His every aura is treated like his first, and his postictal state passes like a sneeze. The rest of the plot isn't worth sticking around for if you've seen any other heist movie- cars go fast, guards chase after people, guns are fired, voices are raised and money exchanges hands- the only twist you'll receive here is Ricardo Darín's lame attempt at seizing.
After hearing so many opinions about the film, I was so shocked at how funny the film turns out to be, but that's what I get for underestimating Quentin Tarantino. Kerry Washington needs a much larger role in the story, and Leonardo DiCaprio either needs to shit or get off the pot vis a vis his accent. Naturally Samuel L. Jackson is wonderful as always, but tragically underused and again, DiCaprio is not the idea partner to his "Stephen" character.
I feel that the movie is justified in it's length, however its time might have been better spent delving deeper into say, Broomhilda's character. All this aside, the entire film alone is nearly worth it for Jamie Foxx's biceps in that blue velvet getup...
Having the name "Flaherty" and years spent in areas renowned for their cold climes did not make this movie a charming or pleasant experience.
Nearly every (to be incredibly generous) scene is staged, and the last scene is most certainly a set. The added depressing knowledge of the fate of various aboriginal tribes in the century after the movie's release only adds to the sense of helplessness one feels while watching the movie.
I feel the worst crime of the film is its legacy of clichés that persist to this day; igloos, sled dogs and "eskimo kisses" are all firmly established tropes that Flaherty is responsible for in his white-washed showcase of Nanook and his family.
Some people may be turned off by the non-traditional storyline; there is no traditional hero's journey, the only woman we see is not a love interest,
and no one truly "wins"
in this film. That said, is it possible to want an actor to simultaneously play two roles at once? While the actor that plays the young general is well within his element, my heart leaps at the thought of a young Chan as the general and the older, yet still brilliant Chan in his role as the Liang soldier. Perhaps in another lifetime...
By the way, Jackie Chan is so great in this and you will love him, but he could be slow dancing with a broom for 180 minutes and I'd be applauding and whistling the whole time.
The quips that I usually love seemed to fall flat in this film. The debate on Lazenby's competence will likely rage on long after my existence, but I think we can all agree anything is better than ole' Timmy Dalton.
Desperately underrated. A very thorough look into the state of the various armed forces in the early half of the 1970's. Nicholson's performance is a bit over the top, but is tempered with the excellent Otis Young that sets the standard for future similar films. Gilda Radner's cameo is a welcome surprise.
After watching "Moonraker," this movie is downright brilliant. The theme song is a little passé at this point in thanks to a certain Mr.West, but with a little effort it is possible to rap along with the theme song. St.John's hair looks ridiculous by today's standards and it's a little hard to swallow her "hot girl" act when she looks like a very mobile piece of cotton candy. However, this is made up for once Thumper and Bambi
I laughed, I cried, I learned. Great for the die-hard animation fan and a wonderful look into Disney's highs and lows. Some might say many aspects of that time period were glossed over, but you can only do so much in 90 minutes.
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Movie comment on Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
kaffy
I haven't been this entertained by a marvel offering in some time. Going to the movies is fun again! I'm torn- I do wish an epilepsy warning was shown in the beginning or even mentioned in a press release so people like me could search for the information ourselves, but I can see why the effects were used, and I don't think the film would have been the same without them. That said, between Spider-man and the emoji film, Sony animation proves it has the chops to start making Disney sweat.Movie comment on The Pride of the Yankees
kaffy
A very, very white washed account of Gehrig's life, but you can't beat the performances by Cooper and the real deal Babe Ruth. A shocking look into the fragility of hats and collars in those times.Movie comment on Ant-Man
kaffy
Michael Peña was the only actor actually trying in this movie, and in a better world the studio would have switched his and the lethargic, unfunny Paul Rudd's roles.Movie comment on In the Heart of the Sea
kaffy
Chris Hemsworth's (amongst others) inability to stick to one accent is incredibly distracting- is he supposed to be imitating a new englander? his best boston southie? that bland texan-esque accent most europeans effect when imitating Americans? plain ole english? other times it seems he just gives up and slips back into his native aussie.Movie comment on Dogville
kaffy
Awful torture porn. Three hours of watching Nicole Kidman's character suffering without rhyme or reason. The play structure is interesting, but not enough to make up for the story's message, which boils down to a childish "poor people can be mean, too." Almost worth it for the cast alone.Movie comment on Rosemary's Baby
kaffy
The true dread and horror of this movie comes from the lack of autonomy some women experienced while pregnant. So many of Rosemary's choices are taken out of her hands by her domineering husband, a parade of crones whose knowledge is assumed by merit of their age, and her doctor of course, all in the name of "what's best for her." Watching a woman say yes to what she knows is wrong in her heart because refusing or contacting the outside world is simply not an option is about as scary as it gets for me.Movie comment on The Tree of Life
kaffy
This is a movie that expects you to feel some sort of sympathyMovie comment on The Dark Knight Rises
kaffy
I feel this film suffered from Nolan's insistence than all of his (not that talented) Inception buddies play seemingly every major role. I half-expected Ken Watanabe to make an appearance as the Penguin and Leo himself to be the Riddler or something equally rotten. Anne Hathaway continues to be the opposite of sexy, sultry, dangerous, or anything her role required, but should be congratulated for remembering all her lines.Movie comment on Waiting...
kaffy
For 2005, the cast is great, but this didn't age well.Movie comment on Richard III
kaffy
Really encapsulates the feeling of being in a HS english class during the last week before summer break.Movie comment on Forbidden Planet
kaffy
All entertainment aspects aside, this movie's presence in countless science fiction movies to come is undeniable. Having never seen it before, one might be convinced that the film is nothing more than an amalgam of tired sci-fi cliches rather than its creator.On a completely unrelated note, the only thing I found unbelievable was the cook wearing a hat and apron in outer space. Completely ruined the entire movie for me.
Movie comment on Westworld
kaffy
Yul Brenner's performance sets a standard for so many sci-fi films to come. That said, many of the "guest's" actions are very frustrating to watch.Movie comment on Atanarjuat
kaffy
Watched this just to get the awful taste of Nanook of the North out of my mouth.Movie comment on El aura
kaffy
I always get my hopes up when I find a film with an epileptic character; while epilepsy and seizures on the whole are a regularly-visited subject by movie-makers, it is rare that the condition is treated with any realism on their part. "El Aura" continues in this tradition of ignorance as we are introduced to a man with seemingly no awareness of his condition. His every aura is treated like his first, and his postictal state passes like a sneeze. The rest of the plot isn't worth sticking around for if you've seen any other heist movie- cars go fast, guards chase after people, guns are fired, voices are raised and money exchanges hands- the only twist you'll receive here is Ricardo Darín's lame attempt at seizing.Movie comment on The Incredible Burt Wonderstone
kaffy
"How do you do, fellow kids"Movie comment on The Shawshank Redemption
kaffy
This is only popular because cable channels run it non-stop for some bizarre reason.Movie comment on Django Unchained
kaffy
After hearing so many opinions about the film, I was so shocked at how funny the film turns out to be, but that's what I get for underestimating Quentin Tarantino. Kerry Washington needs a much larger role in the story, and Leonardo DiCaprio either needs to shit or get off the pot vis a vis his accent. Naturally Samuel L. Jackson is wonderful as always, but tragically underused and again, DiCaprio is not the idea partner to his "Stephen" character.I feel that the movie is justified in it's length, however its time might have been better spent delving deeper into say, Broomhilda's character. All this aside, the entire film alone is nearly worth it for Jamie Foxx's biceps in that blue velvet getup...
Movie comment on Nanook of the North
kaffy
Having the name "Flaherty" and years spent in areas renowned for their cold climes did not make this movie a charming or pleasant experience.Nearly every (to be incredibly generous) scene is staged, and the last scene is most certainly a set. The added depressing knowledge of the fate of various aboriginal tribes in the century after the movie's release only adds to the sense of helplessness one feels while watching the movie.
I feel the worst crime of the film is its legacy of clichés that persist to this day; igloos, sled dogs and "eskimo kisses" are all firmly established tropes that Flaherty is responsible for in his white-washed showcase of Nanook and his family.
Movie comment on A Room with a View
kaffy
A room with a view... of some white people problemsMovie comment on Da bing xiao jiang
kaffy
Some people may be turned off by the non-traditional storyline; there is no traditional hero's journey, the only woman we see is not a love interest,By the way, Jackie Chan is so great in this and you will love him, but he could be slow dancing with a broom for 180 minutes and I'd be applauding and whistling the whole time.
Movie comment on On Her Majesty's Secret Service
kaffy
The quips that I usually love seemed to fall flat in this film. The debate on Lazenby's competence will likely rage on long after my existence, but I think we can all agree anything is better than ole' Timmy Dalton.Movie comment on The Last Detail
kaffy
Desperately underrated. A very thorough look into the state of the various armed forces in the early half of the 1970's. Nicholson's performance is a bit over the top, but is tempered with the excellent Otis Young that sets the standard for future similar films. Gilda Radner's cameo is a welcome surprise.Movie comment on Diamonds Are Forever
kaffy
After watching "Moonraker," this movie is downright brilliant. The theme song is a little passé at this point in thanks to a certain Mr.West, but with a little effort it is possible to rap along with the theme song. St.John's hair looks ridiculous by today's standards and it's a little hard to swallow her "hot girl" act when she looks like a very mobile piece of cotton candy. However, this is made up for once Thumper and BambiMovie comment on Melancholia
kaffy
If it weren't for the whole asteroid plot, this would be the worst "White People with White Problems" movie ever since Ferris Bueller's Day OffMovie comment on Waking Sleeping Beauty
kaffy
I laughed, I cried, I learned. Great for the die-hard animation fan and a wonderful look into Disney's highs and lows. Some might say many aspects of that time period were glossed over, but you can only do so much in 90 minutes.Showing items 1 – 25 of 70