Lights Out - 2.5/5
A formulaic horror film with a swiss cheese plot and lore building, but not completely without merit as it managed to provide a few genuine jump scares and moments of dread.
The Lodge-3/5
Felt like a Diet Coke version of a Ari Aster film. Not regrettable or unforgettable, but is content with lightly grazing the depths of childhood trauma that can have potentially devastating consequences. A few decent scares.
I actually had to shut The Lodge off at one point because I was getting too creeped out, and went back to finish it the next day. That rarely if ever happens to me.
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A perfect way to describe that film!Originally Posted by fernandito
I watched The Vast of Night because it got entered into our 2010 tournament. I figured I would give it a shot. I certainly didn't enjoy it as much as some other folks. I appreciate what they were going for and I think in more capable hands, it could have been a really special film.
There were a few parts that were actually off-putting. I thought some of the dialogue in the beginning was difficult to understand. It was fast-paced, poorly mixed and garbled. Towards the end of the film, the editing becomes downright ridiculous. It's worth a watch, especially as a streaming film. It certainly has a great look and feel, but I didn't think it was as good as others.
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Really? I loved that movie. I'm glad you at least gave it a chance.
Only the gentle are ever really strong.
I know it's not saying much in our current movie climate, but Palm Springs is my favorite film of the year so far.
I had high hopes for this one after hearing how well it was received at Sundance in January. I believe it set a record for the highest film ever sold there. If you like Groundhog Day, then give this one a chance. It's really fun and clever. It's on Hulu.
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I was in the mood for a horror film (COVID pushing everything back a year is killing me) so I finally watched the original Prom Night after having it in my queue for years. It was pretty enjoyable. I was surprised at how much it resembled a cross between Carrie and Halloween. Interesting ending reveal, but I wish there would've been some deeper explanation of the killer's motives.
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bears have finally watched The Lord of the Rings. All the three parts. Director's cut.
The battles were pretty good, and the architecture of all constructions perfect, a great pleasure to see. The rest left bears unimpressed (love, love the book), with possible exception of Gandalf, Gimli and both the minor hobbits.
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Fellowship is still the best Middle Earth film...it all starts going downhill after Helms Deep.
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I Saw The Devil
A brilliant, blood-soaked masterpiece of revenge and wavering morals. Not for the feint of heart. 5/5
The Perks of Being A Wallflower
An earnest tale about the turbulence of being an adolescent outsider and juggling the many experiences and pitfalls of young adulthood. 4/5
Greyhound
Tom Hanks is always good and he doesn't disappoint in this one. It is available of Apple TV+. Good war movie.
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I thought Greyhound was terrible. I knew it was a red flag when a Tom Hanks war movie gets delayed BEFORE the virus. Then to see it get edited down to an hour and 30 minutes. Yikes. The film has zero characterization. (Tom Hanks keeps getting served food. He sharpens his pencil). You can't tell the difference between any other characters and that includes the fantastic Stephen Graham.
The film is a constant barrage of torpedos, bullets and bombs. The only problem is the action is repetitive. Each action scene feels the same. The only difference is maybe it takes place at night. Even in the most hectic action films, you need those scenes where the actors just talk. There's very little of that before the boat is being pounded by artillery once again.
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I didn’t mind it BUT this did not feel like a Hanks movie and I agree with everything you said here/I thought Greyhound was terrible. I knew it was a red flag when a Tom Hanks war movie gets delayed BEFORE the virus. Then to see it get edited down to an hour and 30 minutes. Yikes. The film has zero characterization. (Tom Hanks keeps getting served food. He sharpens his pencil). You can't tell the difference between any other characters and that includes the fantastic Stephen Graham.
The film is a constant barrage of torpedos, bullets and bombs. The only problem is the action is repetitive. Each action scene feels the same. The only difference is maybe it takes place at night. Even in the most hectic action films, you need those scenes where the actors just talk. There's very little of that before the boat is being pounded by artillery once again.
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Perks is one of my favourite movies ever. It’s easily a top 5 for me. Same goes for the novel. Glad you enjoyed it. And sounds like I need to watch I Saw the Devil.
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Just watched Palm Springs tonight. While it did not live up the hype I have been reading, it was well worth my time. Funny and thought-provoking at times, not bad for a comedy. Andy Samberg is a welcome surprise - much better than his SNL stuff. He will be one to watch. The revelation for me though was Cristin Milioti. She was so excellent. She seemed so familiar to me, and when I looked her up I realized that I had seen her in the pre-broadway run of the musical Once when it premiered at the ART in Cambridge, MA. Small world. 8/10
Absolutely, but be warned - it is probably the most violent film you'll see this side of Ichi The Killer.
Holy funt. That’s definitely violent!Absolutely, but be warned - it is probably the most violent film you'll see this side of Ichi The Killer.
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Samberg has shown his quality beyond SNL for years. Brooklyn 99 is one of the funniest sitcoms on TV right now. Also, his film Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping is severely underrated.Just watched Palm Springs tonight. While it did not live up the hype I have been reading, it was well worth my time. Funny and thought-provoking at times, not bad for a comedy. Andy Samberg is a welcome surprise - much better than his SNL stuff. He will be one to watch. The revelation for me though was Cristin Milioti. She was so excellent. She seemed so familiar to me, and when I looked her up I realized that I had seen her in the pre-broadway run of the musical Once when it premiered at the ART in Cambridge, MA. Small world. 8/10
Lastly, add me to the list of people who adore I saw the Devil. An absolutely brutal tale of vengeance.
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Yeah I expected more from Palm Springs... so because of the hype here and elsewhere.. I was let down a bit.Just watched Palm Springs tonight. While it did not live up the hype I have been reading, it was well worth my time. Funny and thought-provoking at times, not bad for a comedy. Andy Samberg is a welcome surprise - much better than his SNL stuff. He will be one to watch. The revelation for me though was Cristin Milioti. She was so excellent. She seemed so familiar to me, and when I looked her up I realized that I had seen her in the pre-broadway run of the musical Once when it premiered at the ART in Cambridge, MA. Small world. 8/10
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I rarely watch network sitcoms any more. The only sitcom I watch these days is Barry. Maybe I'll check out Popstar.Samberg has shown his quality beyond SNL for years. Brooklyn 99 is one of the funniest sitcoms on TV right now. Also, his film Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping is severely underrated.Just watched Palm Springs tonight. While it did not live up the hype I have been reading, it was well worth my time. Funny and thought-provoking at times, not bad for a comedy. Andy Samberg is a welcome surprise - much better than his SNL stuff. He will be one to watch. The revelation for me though was Cristin Milioti. She was so excellent. She seemed so familiar to me, and when I looked her up I realized that I had seen her in the pre-broadway run of the musical Once when it premiered at the ART in Cambridge, MA. Small world. 8/10
Lastly, add me to the list of people who adore I saw the Devil. An absolutely brutal tale of vengeance.
Hearts are tough, she said, most times hearts don't break, and I'm sure that's right . . . but what about then? What about who we were then? What about hearts in Atlantis?
I watched Palm Springs too a little while ago. I was a little swept up the hype which unfortunately the film didn't meet, but it was still a very poignant and charming dramedy. Sanberg and the girl who looks like Robb Stark's wife had great chemistry together, and it even took time to ask important questions about fate and the sustainability of long term relationships. I give it a 3.5/5
I'm more with feev on this one. I liked Palm Springs, but wasn't blown away by it. That said, movies with time loops are my jam so I always enjoy those! 3.5 or 3.75 seems fair. Hulu has another 2020 movie that might be better, and that's Shirley.
I love Elizabeth Moss so I'll get to it in time for sure. Right now I'm giving priority to tournament nominations
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