I was disapointed in watching The Matrix. It had potential, but I just thought it was a bad movie. No where near as good as the other ones. I am not sure if it was Lana, but they did not want to
do another Matrix movie to begin with. I read an article saying as much. She thought that the trilogy was enough. But they wanted more. I found it interesting that
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there was a mention of how there were no new ideas and everything is just rehashed
in the movie itself. There were parts and some dialog that was good, but it was the weakest one for me. Maybe I will like it better when I watch it at home in my HT. But I was disappointed. They
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strait up lifted scenes from the other movies and had scenes that were the same on with the new characters
in this one. As for a sequel. I think Lana said that she wanted this to be the last one, even though they left it wide open. So, I am glad I saw it for myself, but I don't know about another one.
So, a lot was made of a recent study of scary movies that measured frights based on heart rate. Based on their recommendations, I checked out number one, Host. Loved it. So scary for a simple film that was done during the confines of the pandemic. My daughters and their friend certainly thought is was the scariest film they had ever seen (the first three Paranormals were tops before for them) - me, not so much, but it was still a fun scare ride. The film clocks in at around an hour long - it's amazing how many jumps and characters can be developed in such a short time. Well worth you time. 8.5/10.
Licorice Pizza was fine, I guess. I don't really know how I feel about it. Good performances and filmmaking as you'd expect with PTA. No real narrative throughline. Well need to watch again to know how I felt about it.
I was disapointed in watching The Matrix. It had potential, but I just thought it was a bad movie. No where near as good as the other ones. I am not sure if it was Lana, but they did not want to
do another Matrix movie to begin with. I read an article saying as much. She thought that the trilogy was enough. But they wanted more.
I'm sorry it didn't work for you, Mike. I said earlier how much I loved it, though, and here, take a look:
Celebrated the new year with Don't Look Up. Loved every minute, of every performance, of this fine film. Superb entertainment. Stay around for the two credit sequences - not as good as the film itself, but worth it. 9/10.
Don't Look Up was indeed superb. It was a ludicrous yet poignant reflection of some of our biggest flaws as humans. The fact that we can't seem to get out of our own damn way is hilariously parodied here. Great performances by everyone, especially Leo playing against typecast by being insecure and unsure of himself lol.
Don't Look Up was indeed superb. It was a ludicrous yet poignant reflection of some of our biggest flaws as humans. The fact that we can't seem to get out of our own damn way is hilariously parodied here. Great performances by everyone, especially Leo playing against typecast by being insecure and unsure of himself lol.
5/5
Our biggest flaws yes, but it also reminds one of our greatest strengths too.
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The final scene, where the principles choose to have dinner with one another is such human moment, sans technology, of course.
I am reading Dan Brown's novel, Inferno, right now and a few recent quotes really resonated with me after watching Don't Look Up:
"The human mind has a primitive ego defense mechanism that negates all realities that produce too much stress for the brain to handle. It's called DENIAL."
"Denial is a critical part of the human coping mechanism. Without it, we would all wake up terrified every morning about all the ways we could die. Instead, our minds block out our existential fears by focusing on stresses we can handle."
"No man is more prideful than he who believes himself immune to the dangers of the world."
Don't Look Up was indeed superb. It was a ludicrous yet poignant reflection of some of our biggest flaws as humans. The fact that we can't seem to get out of our own damn way is hilariously parodied here. Great performances by everyone, especially Leo playing against typecast by being insecure and unsure of himself lol.
5/5
Our biggest flaws yes, but it also reminds one of our greatest strengths too.
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The final scene, where the principles choose to have dinner with one another is such human moment, sans technology, of course.
I am reading Dan Brown's novel, Inferno, right now and a few recent quotes really resonated with me after watching Don't Look Up:
"The human mind has a primitive ego defense mechanism that negates all realities that produce too much stress for the brain to handle. It's called DENIAL."
"Denial is a critical part of the human coping mechanism. Without it, we would all wake up terrified every morning about all the ways we could die. Instead, our minds block out our existential fears by focusing on stresses we can handle."
"No man is more prideful than he who believes himself immune to the dangers of the world."
I was disapointed in watching The Matrix. It had potential, but I just thought it was a bad movie. No where near as good as the other ones. I am not sure if it was Lana, but they did not want to
do another Matrix movie to begin with. I read an article saying as much. She thought that the trilogy was enough. But they wanted more.
I'm sorry it didn't work for you, Mike. I said earlier how much I loved it, though, and here, take a look:
Interesting video. I can see a lot of points there. I have no one to see it again with but I am buying it
for sure and I will see if I can like it more the next time I watch it. I really thought this would be the start
of another trilogy. Which I thought would be cool. But maybe I was wrong with that and the box office
is not helping in that choice. But like I said, when I can I will give it another shot.
Was a great movie. Surprised that no one saw the political and social commentaries they were mocking/mirroring.
I think we all did, I mean they beat you over the head with it, kinda hard to miss lol. At the same time though the political satire was a vehicle to display how arrogant and self deluded the human race could be.
Our penchant for focusing on completely trivial things in the face of potentially catastrophic, world ending events is one of the things they were targeting.
I almost feel bad for "creators" who, like Adam McKay, make entertainment (by definition, a distraction) despite a desperate need to communicate something with utter seriousness.
"Ah - people are imperfect, you say - that hadn't occurred to me, and probably not to anyone else."
Was a great movie. Surprised that no one saw the political and social commentaries they were mocking/mirroring.
I think we all did, I mean they beat you over the head with it, kinda hard to miss lol. At the same time though the political satire was a vehicle to display how arrogant and self deluded the human race could be.
Our penchant for focusing on completely trivial things in the face of potentially catastrophic, world ending events is one of the things they were targeting.
I totally agree, in act what you cite is much more at the heart of the film than the political satire, which is admittedly great as well.
American Underdog. 10/10. Love it. Best sports movie I think I’ve ever seen. Please see this hidden gem.
Bro, that's impossible. It's better than Rudy? It's better than Field of Dreams? We need a sports movie tournament right now.
As for Matrix Resurrections, I had pretty low expectations, so I enjoyed it for what it was, but I wanted to like it a lot more. Honestly, my biggest gripe was the action. I thought it was sloppy. I also thought the CGI was pretty average. I don't think there's anything left to the story. What would be more interesting is to see the early days of the machine takeover. We need a prequel that really explores some of that. I'd have to go back and watch the Animatrix, but I feel like those short films explored things of that nature.
American Underdog. 10/10. Love it. Best sports movie I think I’ve ever seen. Please see this hidden gem.
Bro, that's impossible. It's better than Rudy? It's better than Field of Dreams? We need a sports movie tournament right now.
As for Matrix Resurrections, I had pretty low expectations, so I enjoyed it for what it was, but I wanted to like it a lot more. Honestly, my biggest gripe was the action. I thought it was sloppy. I also thought the CGI was pretty average. I don't think there's anything left to the story. What would be more interesting is to see the early days of the machine takeover. We need a prequel that really explores some of that. I'd have to go back and watch the Animatrix, but I feel like those short films explored things of that nature.
Yep. Loved it better than both those and I liked those a LOT!
American Underdog. 10/10. Love it. Best sports movie I think I’ve ever seen. Please see this hidden gem.
Bro, that's impossible. It's better than Rudy? It's better than Field of Dreams? We need a sports movie tournament right now.
As for Matrix Resurrections, I had pretty low expectations, so I enjoyed it for what it was, but I wanted to like it a lot more. Honestly, my biggest gripe was the action. I thought it was sloppy. I also thought the CGI was pretty average. I don't think there's anything left to the story. What would be more interesting is to see the early days of the machine takeover. We need a prequel that really explores some of that. I'd have to go back and watch the Animatrix, but I feel like those short films explored things of that nature.
Yep. Loved it better than both those and I liked those a LOT!
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The trailer looked like a Paint-By-Numbers sports movie. I also thought they were going to lay on the faith aspect super thick, which will just annoy the piss out of me. You know how many guys prayed their brains out to be an NFL QB and ended shoveling shit?
American Underdog. 10/10. Love it. Best sports movie I think I’ve ever seen. Please see this hidden gem.
Bro, that's impossible. It's better than Rudy? It's better than Field of Dreams? We need a sports movie tournament right now.
As for Matrix Resurrections, I had pretty low expectations, so I enjoyed it for what it was, but I wanted to like it a lot more. Honestly, my biggest gripe was the action. I thought it was sloppy. I also thought the CGI was pretty average. I don't think there's anything left to the story. What would be more interesting is to see the early days of the machine takeover. We need a prequel that really explores some of that. I'd have to go back and watch the Animatrix, but I feel like those short films explored things of that nature.
"The Lou Gehrig Story"? Tell me your eyes don't get moist every time you watch it. Yankee fan or not. Also, "Moneyball". Kris, I bet your film doesn't make the top ten.. Anyway.
Matrix: Kinda have to agree with you there. It was "Okay", "Fun"(?)
American Underdog. 10/10. Love it. Best sports movie I think I’ve ever seen. Please see this hidden gem.
Bro, that's impossible. It's better than Rudy? It's better than Field of Dreams? We need a sports movie tournament right now.
As for Matrix Resurrections, I had pretty low expectations, so I enjoyed it for what it was, but I wanted to like it a lot more. Honestly, my biggest gripe was the action. I thought it was sloppy. I also thought the CGI was pretty average. I don't think there's anything left to the story. What would be more interesting is to see the early days of the machine takeover. We need a prequel that really explores some of that. I'd have to go back and watch the Animatrix, but I feel like those short films explored things of that nature.
Yep. Loved it better than both those and I liked those a LOT!
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The trailer looked like a Paint-By-Numbers sports movie. I also thought they were going to lay on the faith aspect super thick, which will just annoy the piss out of me. You know how many guys prayed their brains out to be an NFL QB and ended shoveling shit?
Cinderella Man was my all time favourite sports movie until this. I absolutely loved it and so did the other couples we went with. It’s my all time fav. And let’s be honest… they are alll the same… it’s just they make you feel watching them right?
American Underdog. 10/10. Love it. Best sports movie I think I’ve ever seen. Please see this hidden gem.
Bro, that's impossible. It's better than Rudy? It's better than Field of Dreams? We need a sports movie tournament right now.
As for Matrix Resurrections, I had pretty low expectations, so I enjoyed it for what it was, but I wanted to like it a lot more. Honestly, my biggest gripe was the action. I thought it was sloppy. I also thought the CGI was pretty average. I don't think there's anything left to the story. What would be more interesting is to see the early days of the machine takeover. We need a prequel that really explores some of that. I'd have to go back and watch the Animatrix, but I feel like those short films explored things of that nature.
Rocky and The Natural and Million Dollar Baby
As for Matrix 4, initially I felt it was better than 2 and 3. I enjoyed the new story at the beginning but like you said, it lacked the Matrix action aspect of it. Now, after re-watching it, it was unnecessary to make, but I liked the initial story but that was all.
Words have no power to impress the mind without the exquisite horror of their reality. Edgar Allan Poe
American Underdog. 10/10. Love it. Best sports movie I think I’ve ever seen. Please see this hidden gem.
Bro, that's impossible. It's better than Rudy? It's better than Field of Dreams? We need a sports movie tournament right now.
As for Matrix Resurrections, I had pretty low expectations, so I enjoyed it for what it was, but I wanted to like it a lot more. Honestly, my biggest gripe was the action. I thought it was sloppy. I also thought the CGI was pretty average. I don't think there's anything left to the story. What would be more interesting is to see the early days of the machine takeover. We need a prequel that really explores some of that. I'd have to go back and watch the Animatrix, but I feel like those short films explored things of that nature.
Yep. Loved it better than both those and I liked those a LOT!
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The trailer looked like a Paint-By-Numbers sports movie. I also thought they were going to lay on the faith aspect super thick, which will just annoy the piss out of me. You know how many guys prayed their brains out to be an NFL QB and ended shoveling shit?
Cinderella Man was my all time favourite sports movie until this. I absolutely loved it and so did the other couples we went with. It’s my all time fav. And let’s be honest… they are alll the same… it’s just they make you feel watching them right?
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