Movie What's the last movie you saw? (7)

[Aaron Reed]

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes.
Fantastic animation but a complete borefest. I read up on it and apparently it’s only setting up the beginning of a new trilogy but what a slow and painful way to get going.

I love all POTA from the originals onwards but this was an overindulgence of trying to be too epic for its own good in massive amounts and I was so so disappointed! Felt more like Avatar 2 - another borefest - than POTA. IMHO

 

[phantom13]

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes.
Fantastic animation but a complete borefest. I read up on it and apparently it’s only setting up the beginning of a new trilogy but what a slow and painful way to get going.

I love all POTA from the originals onwards but this was an overindulgence of trying to be too epic for its own good in massive amounts and I was so so disappointed! Felt more like Avatar 2 - another borefest - than POTA. IMHO

Alllllll of them? Even the Burton/Wahlberg one?

 

[joey_jo_jo]

Great write up! Feels like a solid year for horror, so much interesting stuff coming out right now.

Keen to hear how you go with Strange Darling, seems like it's the "go in blind" horror of the year.

Finally saw this yesterday.
Really enjoyed it, I dont think its "this years barbarian" like Ive seen a few people describe it online, as its more a psychological thriller than an actual horror flick.
But yeah its filmed really well, (Giovanni Ribisi was behind the cinematography and did it all in 35mm so it really nails the 70s/80s exploitation/horror look) and the actings is pretty good too. Dont really want to say much more but pretty good indie horror and was only $4m budget I believe.

When you've seen I'll post a couple of additional thoughts in a spoiler haha.

 

[Aaron Reed]

Alllllll of them? Even the Burton/Wahlberg one?

Oopps sorry, I had erased that one from memory.

 

[Frank Bunn]

Rebel Ridge (2024)

It's mostly an entertaining slow-burn thriller about a guy who is frustrated after encountering some corrupt cops in small town America. It is let down by the last half hour when it turns into an unrealistic action flick.

Aaron Pierre is charismatic in the lead role. Don Johnson is good as the chief of police but you can tell he's struggling with mobility.

5/10.

 

[Beerfish]

Sounds like I should just watch First Blood again instead.

 

[edgie]

Don Johnson being active again, maybe we get a Miami Vice reunion

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[edgie]

Once, when asked if he would work with John Landis again, Eddie stated, "I have more chance of working with Vic Morrow" (the actor killed on the Twilight Zone disaster).

Of course he ended up changing his mind for an awful film.

Anyone interested should read the book "Outrageous Conduct" to get an idea as to why Landis should still be in in jail for the death of Morrow and two little kids.

Utterly reprehensible human being.

Murphy also said if he ever returns for a part 3 it means he's getting a lot of money.

He did infact get a lot of money for part 3.

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[Elmer_Hauser]

Amsterdam

Such a disappointing effort from a stat studded cast.

2/10

 

[bok_party]

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes.
Fantastic animation but a complete borefest. I read up on it and apparently it’s only setting up the beginning of a new trilogy but what a slow and painful way to get going.

I love all POTA from the originals onwards but this was an overindulgence of trying to be too epic for its own good in massive amounts and I was so so disappointed! Felt more like Avatar 2 - another borefest - than POTA. IMHO

I really enjoyed this as the start of a new story. Feel like Star Wars could have taken a leaf out of its book.

 

[joey_jo_jo]

Amsterdam

Such a disappointing effort from a stat studded cast.

2/10

Blame the director, he was on a good run up to silver linings but it's been diminishing returns since. He also sounds like a giant arseh*le.

 

[Sketi]

Finally saw this yesterday.
Really enjoyed it, I dont think its "this years barbarian" like Ive seen a few people describe it online, as its more a psychological thriller than an actual horror flick.
But yeah its filmed really well, (Giovanni Ribisi was behind the cinematography and did it all in 35mm so it really nails the 70s/80s exploitation/horror look) and the actings is pretty good too. Dont really want to say much more but pretty good indie horror and was only $4m budget I believe.

When you've seen I'll post a couple of additional thoughts in a spoiler haha.

Nice, appreciate the spoiler free review. I'm pretty keen. May not get to watch for a while, holding out for me and my buddy's annual horror marathon

 

[Aaron Reed]

I really enjoyed this as the start of a new story. Feel like Star Wars could have taken a leaf out of its book.

I tried to love it, really wanted to. I’m hoping the continuation turns it into something brilliant. Fingers crossed.

Sounds bizarre to say but without Caesar it just wasn’t happening for me.

 

[Toump Ass]

Keen as on Strange Darling myself.
Probably gonna see "The Substance" for my next flick tho because it's playing at a cinema down the road

 

[bok_party]

I tried to love it, really wanted to. I’m hoping the continuation turns it into something brilliant. Fingers crossed.

Sounds bizarre to say but without Caesar it just wasn’t happening for me.

I know what you mean but they are obviously trying to get to the point of the old films but making it feel more realistic in the sense of evolution etc

 

[Aaron Reed]

I know what you mean but they are obviously trying to get to the point of the old films but making it feel more realistic in the sense of evolution etc

Yeah i understand, it just went sooo slowly to nothing. I didn’t even realize it was the beginning of something until researching it.

But I got to sit down and watch the new “awesome” POTA movie which didn’t deliver, but like I said, if the rest of the trilogy turns out to be superb then great.

Worst thing was I got my 7 and 9 year olds to watch this new POTA and they fell asleep.

 

[bok_party]

Yeah i understand, it just went sooo slowly to nothing. I didn’t even realize it was the beginning of something until researching it.

But I got to sit down and watch the new “awesome” POTA movie which didn’t deliver, but like I said, if the rest of the trilogy turns out to be superb then great.

Worst thing was I got my 7 and 9 year olds to watch this new POTA and they fell asleep.

Yeah fair enough. To be honest, the motion capture for me is by far the best I’ve ever seen and just allows me to be engrossed in the world and feel believable.

 

[Gralin]

Boy Kills World on Netflix

Action comedy entertaining, gory, ridiculous

 

[JackOutback]

The Way Back... Ben Affleck plays an alcoholic who is given a second chance when invited to coach at the school where he starred as a basketball player. The sporting element of the story is pretty formulaic but Affleck gives one of his better performances to give the drama a bit of heft. Turns out he may have been method acting at the time but it is an honest portrayal of alcoholism, it's not over the top, full of crazy incidents, just sad and ordinary. And the film has a kick when it reveals exactly why he's such a sad sack. The team's turnaround is a bit cliche though it does at least try a realistic reason for how he is able to improve them, and the resolution is a bit twee (maybe could have used an extra 10 minutes or so here) but it's a decent watch. 7/10

 

[offtherails9]

Anyone watched Blink Twice yet? Jeez, that was strange. Didn't love it.

 

[Elmer_Hauser]

The Way Back... Ben Affleck plays an alcoholic who is given a second chance when invited to coach at the school where he starred as a basketball player. The sporting element of the story is pretty formulaic but Affleck gives one of his better performances to give the drama a bit of heft. Turns out he may have been method acting at the time but it is an honest portrayal of alcoholism, it's not over the top, full of crazy incidents, just sad and ordinary. And the film has a kick when it reveals exactly why he's such a sad sack. The team's turnaround is a bit cliche though it does at least try a realistic reason for how he is able to improve them, and the resolution is a bit twee (maybe could have used an extra 10 minutes or so here) but it's a decent watch. 7/10

Seems to me Ben Affleck (probably based on his own real life personality) is better off playing these flawed characters with baggage, instead of action heroes/super heroes as Batman (although I honestly don't think he was bad as Bats, much better than George Clooney or worse Robert Patterson shudders )

I think he is going to be better as a full time director though (Argo was excellent)

 

[MrsEddieBetts]

Jerry Maguire.

What a ****ing great movie that was. I love rom coms. It was cute, it was fun, it made me cry just enough.

I'm a fully converted, card-carrying member of the Tom Cruise fan club.

 

[GreyCrow]

Top Gun - Maverick - Netflix ( last day)

Before we go further this was a well made, acted, scripted, directed , shot and action packed movie - everybody hit the brief

It engaged for 2+ hours

Hitting the brief was the problem for me

Like Beetlejuice it felt like before the script was written 10 things had to happen or be shown . Not that thats a terrible thing - fan service is exactly why movies like this get made or remade

Ive either seen way too many movies or Im so jaded the tropes and cliches stand out like - well landing gears. I even quoted the dialogue ahead of time

Again a good movie to watch but it will be 20 years ( Satan willing) before I watch this again

 

[Billy ray]

Watched Cape Fear again last night.
Just a classic.

 

[GreyCrow]

Watched Cape Fear again last night.
Just a classic.

Mitchum or De Niro?