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The Losers (2010)
The Losers
The Losers is a action comedy film loosely based on the series of the same name in DC comics. It has 3 main cast members who later joined the more successful Marvel Cinematic Universe: Chris Evans (Captain America), Idris Elba (Heimdall), and Zoe Saldaña (Gamora). I find Chris Evans character in this film is similar to the first Marvel character he played: the Human Torch. They're both very witty characters and members of a team who's known as being doing stuff together. He's also like Captain America with not having crazy powers like Human Torch does in pyrokinesis or flight, seeming like a normal human being. What it seems like in the comics, the Losers deals with World War II soldiers like Captain America is a super soldier who fought in World War II, though it doesn't seem to have a lot of World War II references. It is interesting with Chris Evans having two roles in Marvel and one in DC and how all of them compare with each other. As well, Idris Elba also did two in marvel as well (Heimdall in the Thor franchise and played a different character in Ghost Rider Spirit of Vengeance), though Chris Evans' characters are more memorable.
More on my actual film itself, I find it is more focused on the action and comedy than actual story/plot. I prefer if something is focused a little more on the story but I still find that alright.
One Life (2023)
One Life
One Life is about the story of Sir Nicholas "Nicky" Winton and one story about the perseverance though World War II. It shows Winton's story about rescuing Jews from Nazi occupied Czechia Slovakia and bringing them to England. It has him then reconnecting with his roots in World War II around 50 years after it happened. I find it is maybe a story not the most well known. I haven't heard of it before the film. It is definitely a film to help expand your knowledge of World War II. I get there could be a bunch of stuff revolving around World War II and the first World War doesn't get enough attention but I still find it still a good film anyway. I definitely like history and interested in learning more about World War II. This film definitely expanded on the fact. I do feel like World War I is often overshadowed by World War II, but still interested in learning more about WWII anyway. Overall, I would recommend this film.
Frida (2002)
Alright film about Hispanic History
Frida is the film about late artist Frida Kahlo. It shows her complicated relationship with her husband Diego Rivera and their ties to the communist party. With that, it has quite a bit of sexual content and some bickering between characters. It does show the artwork of Kahlo she made throughout the years and when in her life it could be referencing. It also does a good job at bringing in some elements of her Mexican heritage, like skeletons associated with Dia De Los Muertos (Day of the Dead). It sure is a film that goes with Hispanic History and goes alongside the culture building that goes along with learning Spanish (though it definitely shouldn't be shown to younger audiences). I would definitely suggest this to people who are interested in learning more about Hispanic history and building the cultural background behind the Spanish language.
Get on Up (2014)
Get On Up
Get On Up is a film about musician James Brown. It shows how he impacted music history and black history. It shows his poor upbringing and how he handled his musical career. It really shows how controlling he could be when it comes to his performances and how he pushed through life and trying to impact the world. I didn't know much about Brown before watching the film. I find that Chadwick Bozeman did a good job as Brown. I felt like I watched him as Brown and not Black Panther as a singer and not a king of a secretive African country and not a warrior/super.
Overall, I find this an alright film and satisfies me as someone who wants to know more about music history.
Glory (1989)
Glory
Glory is a film about the first all black volunteer group of the Civil War and how they help impact the outcome of the war. It helps show black history and how it helped form the United States of America of today. I find that it is a good pick for black history if it's just for black history month or you to learn a little more about black history any time of the year. Or that you would like to learn more about the Civil War altogether. I feel like I learned something since I first heard about it. Overall, I find it an alright historical film and would recommend it. I haven't heard of that group until I have watched it. It definitely had taught me some stuff. Though it might be different for the people who are experts in the Civil War, they might not learn much and could see some of the inaccuracies.
Hulk (2003)
Hulk Review
The main complaints I have about 2003's Hulk rely more on the technological difficulties of the time. I find that the Hulk from the MCU looks better. This Hulk looks action figure-like at times or even like a statue from a theme park. His green skin and purple pants seem too bright. As well, Absorbing Man would be better with more modern technology.
I find the characterization alright. It's definitely better than the Elektra film. Probably better if the villains would seem like bigger threats. It seems like the Absorbing Man issue was resolved a little too quickly
I feel like this would definitely be better if it was released today with modern CGI and keeps the same script. Maybe some changes to the script as well would make it better than just having better CGI.
Slender Man (2018)
Slender Man
Slender Man is the film about the famous creepypasta of the same name. With that, it is horror. I find it's more on the creepy/uncanny spectrum than scary. I didn't find it too scary, just somewhat creepy. I find it'll be better if it was rated R like many Slasher horror films and was longer. I find that would fit Slender Man's character with the real life Slender Man stabbings (an attempted murder with the kids who did it believed that doing that would appease Slender Man). As well, a common early trait of Slender Man is body mutilation. With that being said, it should've been rated R for blood/violence, thematic elements, and language, than the take we have that's PG-13 and has no blood. I find the film alright but would definitely be better if it honed more in on the blood/violence enough to get a R rating and a longer runtime (around 20 minutes or so) to help cover the versions of Slender Man to have been told through the years.
Elektra (2005)
Elektra
Elektra is the spin-off of 2003's Daredevil. It seems to have completely no connection to Daredevil despite being a spin-off taking off after the events in it. That's my main complaint about it, just had no connections whatsoever besides the main character appears in both and is played by the same actress. As well, I find it'll be better if they opted to do an origin story for Elektra if they didn't plan to use Daredevil, as it'll be much easier to explain why it hardly referenced his film. As well, probably add another half hour as that'll develop some plot points.
I feel like it didn't do enough to further Elektra's character/story. It seems that she's the same character at the end as she was at the beginning with very little change. I feel like that would be fixed if it was an origin as she should seem to be a more developed character by the end.
I do find the action ok but like I previously mentioned, the story is flawed and has room for improvement.
Victor Frankenstein (2015)
Victor Frankenstein
Victor Frankenstein is a film based on modern adaptations of Mary Shelly's novel Frankenstein. It is the first film to my recollection I have watched about Victor Frankistein and his creation that's not a Simpsons Treehouse of Horror that is pretty much a parody of it. I have read the original novel though. The inclusion of more modern takes of Frankenstein makes it where the film is different enough from the novel. I feel like it does a good job at carrying over its themes of scientific discovery and if and how we should limit it. The original novel focused a little more on the story of the monster, so I find that the novel is a little more detailed on that part.
The film has the genre of horror. I didn't find there wasn't really anything too scary. I guess the appearance of the monster and Frankenstein's other creation could frighten some people, but besides that, I didn't find anything too scary. Monsters are a staple of the horror genre and Frankenstein is a story known for its monster.
Overall, I liked Victor Frankenstein. Originally I searched Google about Victor Frankenstein as the scientist of the original book and found this film. Since then, I was interested in watching it and just finally did and was satisfied with it.
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017)
Welcome to the Jungle, We got fun and games
JUMANJI Welcome to the Jungle is the second film adaptation of the book Jumanji and is a stand-alone sequel to the 1995 film Jumanji with Robin Williams. This version turns the magical board game into a magical video game transporting the players into the game itself. With that, it is a film about children in the bodies of adults (the adults being their in-game avatars), the adults being famous people. The famous people include Dwayne "The Rock'' Johnson (wrestler turned actor who appeared in films like Scorpion King, DC League of Super Pets, and Black Adam), Kevin Hart (comedian and actor who often co-stars with The Rock), Jack Black (actor who did roles in School of Rock, Tropic Thunder, and the Super Mario Bros Movie), and Karen Gillan (Nebula in the MCU). With that, it is pretty much a comedy, though the humor could have some mild cheesiness.
It is way more of an action/adventure than Robin's version. It leans into the action even more that it is rated PG-13 rather than having the predecessor's PG rating. It also takes place in the jungle setting and the 1995 version has the jungle coming to the players' town and not them being brought to the jungle. I have watched the 1995 version before but it has been a little while since I had seen it but still, it seems hard to beat anything comical from Robin Williams.
Robin Hood (2010)
Robin Hood
Robin Hood is a film starring Russell Crowe about the story of Robin Hood. It takes place in medieval England around a thousand years ago. It reminds me of Crowe's other film Gladiator as both have quite a bit of action and takes place a long time ago, though Gladiator takes place in the Roman Empire another 1000 years in the past, around 180 AD (Robin Hood takes place around the 1190's)
Robin Hood shows King John's conflict between France and England. The film shows Robin Hood dealing with that conflict, not much of the part where he steals from the rich and gives to the poor.
Towards the beginning, it felt a little slow paced. The pacing does seem to quicken up a bit by the end
Quite a few of the main cast I recognize for playing roles in Superhero films (both DC and Marvel). Russel Crowe would play in Man of Steel, Thor Love and Thunder, and the upcoming Kraven the Hunter. Cate Blachett would play Hela in Thor Ragnarok. Mark Strong would play in Green Lantern and Shazam!. Oscar Isaac would appear in X-Men Apocalypse, Moon Knight, and Spider-Man Across the Spider-Verse.
A Beautiful Mind (2001)
A Beautiful Mind
A Beautiful Mind is a film about nobel prize winner John Nash. It shows his life with schizophrenia and math/science. It shows a detailed view of how life could be like with schizophrenia and how serious it can be. It shows Nash and his hallucinations from his schizophrenia and him trying to live a normal life through it. I feel like it really does increase awareness of schizophrenia and help clear some misconceptions. It is based on a true story and that makes it seem accurate to actual schizophrenia. I find that Russel Crowe did an excellent job as Nash. I find Crowe an actor like Christain Bale; they're both pretty good at their roles though some of the films they're in might not be the best.
This film does delve into many subjects you would delve into in school. It is the story of a real mathematician, which ties into both history and math. It also ties into psychology with the character having schizophrenia.
I find it is a good film with Nash's schizophrenia made the story intense at times and made it where it's a good film increasing awareness of a particular disorder.
Harriet (2019)
Harriet
Harriet is the film about the famous conductor of the Underground Railroad Harriet Tubman. It takes place before the Civil War in the 1860, more towards the 1850s. It has the origins of her helping slaves to freedom. It shows more of what the US was like before the Civil War.
I feel like it did an alright job at telling her tale but could've been covered way more in depth. Probably have a show about her life to show it way more in depth. Just some things about her life seems to be cut out with it being a 2 hour long film. Maybe a 8-10 episode long series with each episode being 40-50 minutes long. Or even have more episodes than that, that's just the first episode range I thought of. That I'll feel would cover more depth of her life. There's obviously more to her life than what's in this film.
Blade: The Series (2006)
Continuation of the Blade Franchise, Pretty alright
Blade the Series is the series following the events of Blade Trinity. Surprising that the pilot is TV-MA and the rest of the series is TV-14 with the series following 3 rated R films. It does have quite a bit of blood and violence and some sexual content, of which could make it TV-MA. Blade is definitely more of a R/TV-MA rated character than a PG-13/TV-14 rated one.
Wesley Snipes doesn't return as Blade in this series. The role of Blade went to Sticky Fingaz for the entirety of the series. It is still a sequel to Snipes' trilogy. I'm not sure the exact reason why but Sticky Fingaz did an alright job in the series.
It does some of Blade's youth towards the middle of the series. I felt like that would've been a good idea to include in the first film. I felt like it is good that they finally did a bit of it.
When the series started, it definitely seems like some time has passed since Blade Trinity and this show. Obviously not a direct sequel. Trinity ended on a note that there could be a follow-up, of which this series picks up after some time after the ending. The one season we got of this series definitely feels like it also could have a follow-up. I have researched it and it didn't get a season 2 is mainly of financial reasons of the studio. I feel like this Blade could definitely appear again in Avengers Secret Wars as a bit of insight of what happens after the series. Hopefully both Wesley Snipes and Sticky Fingaz could both return as they seem to have more time for their Blades.
Planet Hulk (2010)
Planet Hulk
Planet Hulk is an animated Marvel film about the Planet Hulk storyline in the comics. It is more comic accurate than the MCU version in Thor Ragnarok as it focuses on the Hulk and does take place in a universe with the Illuminati. It focuses way more on Sakaar than any one project in the MCU, with Ragnarok taking some time on Asgard and Earth as well, and this one pretty much takes place pretty much entirely on Sakaar. It really shows the brutality of Sakaar. There's some blood and intense scenes that might not be the best for younger audiences. There's no cursing or anything relating to drugs or sex in it. The only thing concerning parents/guardians of younger children is the violence. This film definitely proves animation doesn't always guarantee the most family friendly.
The Hudsucker Proxy (1994)
Hudsucker Proxy
Hudsucker Proxy is a comedy film about a business and the creation of the Hula Hoop. It is a fictional take on it and is NOT based on any true story. There's several exaggerated elements throughout the film, so obviously it didn't happen in real life. It does bring some things from an economics class to life, like a corporation as a business and supply and demand. It mainly revolves around the corporation setting, so it is an economic film that revolves around the specifics. It's very comical in nature, so don't take it too seriously. Still could be somewhat educational with it touching a bit of economics. That's mainly what I have to mention about this film.
Daredevil (2003)
Daredevil's Director's Cut
Starting off, I like to say that I only watched the R-rated 2 hour and 13 minute long director's cut and not the PG-13 1 hour and 43 minute long theatrical version and I'm reviewing that. I find it does feel pretty intense with the soundtrack and what happens. With that, it definitely has the layer of suspense throughout. I find it does a good job at pulling the origin of him becoming a blind superhero. Him becoming a lawyer protecting the innocent also stems from the same thing. Elektra doesn't get a lot of development, but think, she got a spinoff. I find there was room for a sequel besides a spin-off I believe takes place before this film, but the theatrical version doesn't have the best reception and got around $180M in the box office (isn't considered the best but it was against a $70M budget), and it has been 20 years since it originally released.
Batwoman (2019)
Pretty bland
I find that Batwoman can be a mixed bag but my opinion is overall negative. I find that the first episode of the first season and the first and last episode of the 2nd season was the best. Everything else was meh at best.
Starting off, I feel like the first season focuses way more on Kate Kane issues than actual Batwoman issues. I feel like if the first season was all there was to the show, I feel like Kate Kane would be a way better title than Batwoman. It kinda fixes the issue when Ryan Wilder took the role of Batwoman.
The show has Batman suddenly disappearing some time before the events of the show taking place but there's no logical reason for his villains not running all haywire. It only deals with his villains until it's way too late in the 3rd season. As well, when those villains seemingly come back, they just seemed to be gotten rid of as quick as they came in. I felt like those villains needed more time to be developed.
On a similar note, I felt like the whole Alice storyline went on a little too long and got a little too complicated starting in the second season (shows a secretive nation mentioned in the previous season and introduce a new male friend of hers).
I find with some of the things covered in the series, I find it would've been better if they made it TV-MA. It does have stuff relating to police brutality and drug usage. That would be better under a TV-MA rating rather than a TV-14 rating.
I mainly continued watching the series as I thought it might get better but it stayed at a low quality in my opinion. As well, I feel like you could only have a true opinion on a series if you watch every episode rather than just stopping at the first episode because that one episode is bad enough. For this series, there's like 50 episodes so watching just the first episode isn't enough for me to form such a strong opinion on it.
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021)
A Brilliant Chinese Oriented Film
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings is the MCU films focusing mainly on China and Chinese culture. It has the origins of Shang-Chi, a character known for being an expert in kung fu. It does include the real Mandarin as well the actor Mandarin introduced in Iron Man 3 (Ben Kingsley). It has this Mandarin as Shang-Chi's father. It focuses on the Mandarin's 10 rings and incorporating them in Shang-Chi's story. The origin of the 10 rings is still unknown in the MCU as of right now and is meant to be built up in a future MCU project, likely Shang-Chi 2 or Avengers 5. I find this film is underrated. I find it a good film and there's not enough talk about it. I find the story is solid and definitely sets up a continuation that leaves you waiting (I do find that can be a good thing as you can get extra satisfaction out of both films after the second releases). The action is similar to that of the Avengers films and pretty well done. It's definitely one of the best MCU films to come out since Endgame.
Arrival (2016)
Arrival
Arrival is a film about the discovery of alien life and the possible government intervention in it. It starts off them observing the aliens and studying their language. It has skilled linguist Louise Banks (Amy Adams) helping out with the military with learning about the aliens and how they would communicate. It shows the more realistic approach to if aliens were to exist. They might not be able to speak or understand English. It seems like most aliens in film is able to speak English, as it can be easier for us to understand, but don't know, alien life could evolve to communicate in the English language or any human language for that matter.
I mainly get to know this film because of Jeremy Renner. I know him from the MCU as his character Hawkeye/Clint Barton. I wanted to watch more of his films outside of the MCU, so that's a reason why I wanted to watch the film. As well, I am a sci-fi fan.
Zero Dark Thirty (2012)
Zero Dark Thirty
Zero Dark Thirty is about the search for Osama bin Laden after the events of 9/11. It does showcase torture of people suspected to have a connection to bin Laden. That leads to disturbing imagery and some controversy from the audience. It released about a year after the finding and death of bin Laden, so it can have a complete overview of the manhunt of bin Laden. I do find it a good historical film amidst the disturbing imagery of which also sparked some controversy. I would not recommend to anyone who is pretty sensitive to torture. The torture could be a big reason why it is rated R, alongside the language (several f bombs throughout). The torture could be more of the filmmaker's creative liberty than what actually happened. The torture was a big part of the film and its controversy, so I figured to say something about it, about how it relates to the rating and the historical side of it.
Empire State (2013)
Empire State
Empire State is a historical film staring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Liam Hemsworth. It revolves around Liam Hemsworth's character getting into law enforcement after serving some time. It involves a heist between him and his friend. Apparently it is based on a true story. The blurb on the title and the ending messages, it actually happened. For the historical films, it is on my lower half of the list but it isn't that bad. I do prefer other historical films but I'm still alright with this one.
It's about an hour and a half long, which is about half the length of Oppenheimer and some other historical films tend to be around the 2 hour mark. This makes this one of the shorter historical films. I like the longer ones as it is more detailed.
Transformers: Dark of the Moon (2011)
Dark Of The Moon
Dark of the Moon is the third film in the Transformers franchise. It involves a bit of human politics in the war between autobots and decepicons. That leads to news outlets saying everyone should pick a side. At the same time, the main character Sam decided to go back into the mainstream society after the events of the first two films. There's a lot of action just like the first two. If the first two films had too much action for you, likely this one would be too much as well. For me, I'm not the biggest Transformers fan after watching these first three films but I might watch the rest anyway because it might turn around after a movie or two.
Mixels: Pothole (2014)
Pothole
Pothole is the sixth episode of Mixels. It has the first time that a Electroid mixes outside their tribe. It as well showcases the roads in the Mixel world and show it having a big pothole. Those two things are what I find how this episode expands the Mixel world. It shows the basic Mixels grasslands rather than either Infernite or Electroid land. Like most episodes, mixing it part of the solution to the problem. It showcases more of how Mixels interact, especially Mixels from different tribes, and Mixel humor. Overall, it is a pretty typical episode of Mixels from the golden era of the show. Definitely better than the second season.
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023)
The Best Guardians Film
Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3 is the last film in the MCU by James Gunn. It sure brings an epic end to James Gunn's trilogy packed full of action and emotion. It is definitely my favorite from the Guardians trilogy. With the ending, there could be a Guardians 4 with a new writer/director. There could be a new era of the Guardians without James Gunn.
This film is definitely one of the deeper Marvel movies. It revolves around the backstory of Rocket Raccoon and focuses around animal abuse. There's typical Guardians humor alongside the dark and emotional storyline behind Rocket. That's mainly through flashbacks but still deeply emotional.
The High Evolutionary is definitely one of the best MCU villains. He does seem like a threat and the film does a good job at making a good conflict with him at the protagonist team. As well, he is a good villain with no justifiable goals.
With all that being said, Guardians 3 is definitely the best Guardians film in my opinion and is one of the best MCU films.