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Eternals (2021)
The more you think about it, the worse it gets.
The second the movie was over, I thought it had been great. I hadn't really used the time while watching to really understand the plot and critique the various aspects of the movie. So right off the bat, I knew a few things: The movie had absolutely stunning visuals (probably some of the best ever), it was an intriguing concept, it raises a very interesting philosophical idea (should you protect what you love if it blocks the creation of new life), and there were some very funny lines (thank you Kumail).
But then when I rewatched parts of the movie and analyzed the plot, I realized how incredibly weak of a plot it had. The premise of the movie was incredibly fascinating, but somehow managed to fall short it every way imaginable. None of the characters felt fleshed out enough, Sersi has got to be one of the most boring protagonists in history, many aspects of the story feel hastily mashed together, it feels very clear that some of the actors weren't properly cast or underutilized, and there are so many simultaneous subplots going on that it's hard to keep track of what's actually happening.
Yet the fact that everything listed in the second paragraph really didn't become clear to me until a rewatch means one of two things: one, this movie is enjoyable if you don't over-analyze it, or two, I wasn't paying attention the first time around.
Black Widow (2021)
A pointless, but good movie
This is a solid and good movie. Did the movie have much of an importance? No. Is it worth watching and will you have a good time? Yes.
Loki: Journey Into Mystery (2021)
Somehow topped episode 4
After last weeks episode I thought we must have seen the best of this series but then today's episode came along and managed to top last week's. There is a beautiful mix of plot-driven, action-filled, comedic and emotional scenes in today's episode. I can't wait for the finale now and am glad to see how well the end is being set up.
The Boss Baby: Family Business (2021)
A decent movie, though at times confusing and rushed.
Overall, I enjoyed this movie, and though I think the first was better, I'm sure kids will love it just as much.
Intro: 3/10
The intro was by far the weakest part of this movie and felt incredibly rushed and made little sense. The problem and characters are barely developed at first which makes it difficult to follow, and before you know it major changes have already happened. As the movie went on, I had so many questions on what was happening because the introduction didn't explain the plot of the movie well.
Plot: 7/10
Although it starts off bumpy, the plot of the movie does make sense, yet as I said before, I still feel that the main problem that the protagonists are facing is barely developed. The "villain" in this movie isn't shown in an evil light until what seems to be the end of the film.
Humor: 10/10
When I was in the theater a group of little kids sat behind us and they managed to laugh at almost every scene.
Ending: 9/10
Unlike the rest of the movie, Boss Baby 2 actually had a surprisingly good ending. The main problem, along with smaller problems within the show, are all satisfyingly resolved.
Cruella (2021)
A great movie, but an unnecessary and bad fit for 101 Dalmations
This was a fun watch and overall a good movie. As others have mentioned, I don't feel that the Cruella pictured in this film represents the Cruella from the original movie. For diehard 101 Dalmation fans who don't want to see an antagonist become "a troubled girl who deep down is good," I recommend not watching.
I truly think this movie would have been better if the character was not based on an antagonist from an old movie. Why couldn't they have made these two films unrelated? A backstory for a person we all wanted to assume was evil wasn't necessary or wanted and frankly seems unrealistic and impossible.
That being said, if you had never watched 101 Dalmations, you would have likely enjoyed this movie. It's entertaining, has a great ending, and it is a lot of fun to see Cruella and the Baroness go head to head. A lot of people are pretending this is a bad movie while in reality they are just butthurt that it doesn't make sense on the 101 Dalmations timeline.
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier: One World, One People (2021)
As someone who was greatly underwhelmed by the rest of the season, I was pleased
For the most part, the first five episodes felt very stretched out and boring. I feel that this last episode focused on the action and message of the series, unlike the previous five. The show ended in a satisfying way that brought a new perspective on Sharon.
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier: Power Broker (2021)
Getting Better...
I still feel like the storyline lacks uniqueness and creativity, but the addition of Zemo to the plot definitely has made it more interesting! I can't wait to see what will happen next.
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier: The Star-Spangled Man (2021)
The only word I can think to describe this is "meh"
This is really just your average superhero movie that lacks creativity and good acting. I wish that they released this before WandaVision because I think part of the issue is that this doesn't live up to the expectations that WandaVision created. I really wish they would have taken a more interesting turn with this because truthfully there is not one thing that stands out to me after watching this.