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Ghoul Catchers (2019)
A mockumentary done right!
Had me laughing throughout! Performances were brilliantly awkward, just what this kind of movie calls for. Humour will not be everyone's cup of tea but if it is, it will have you rolling. Reminded me of the mockumentary What We Do In The Shadows. They've done an awesome job with the budget and hopefully there's more to come!
Fast & Furious 7 (2015)
Memorable but not as phenomenal as it's made out to be
Furious 7 was as good as action gets. Don't believe me? Six words. Cars falling out of a plane. Action scenes were fast, intense and sometimes ridiculous. If you are an action fan, you won't be complaining by the time this is over, as it delivers in every department.
As far as the story goes, it does a very good job of merging itself together as the continuation of Fast 6 and Tokyo Drift together, ensuring both hardcore fans and casuals are not confused as to what is happening on screen.
Acting is excellent for most characters, Jason Statham particularly brilliant. However he does not receive enough screen time, as, understandably, more screen time is given to Paul Walker, leading up to the final farewell. Vin Diesel does his thing, being a badass with no emotions. One particular asset of the F&F franchise has been how females are given just as much a badass enigma as their male counterparts and not just as sex-selling stand-ins. Tyrese plays a very memorable part in this one, offering genuine laughs. If I was forced to complain, I would do so in regards to Dwayne Johnson's lack of participation in this whole movie. He is, by large, a spectator. His impact in the last 15 minutes was clear for all to see, as the whole cinema hall turned into kids again.
If there is a flaw with this film, it's the dialouges. Cheesy as ever, it doesn't feel as if they put much effort into the writing. While it doesn't really deter the overall incredible experience, it can be an annoyance at times.
And there then is the final farewell for Paul Waker. Arguably the reason this film is getting all the hype. Wan's team has done an incredible job with CGI, recreating Walker's face on his brothers' in certain scenes. If you don't look carefully, you won't even notice it, thinking Paul was there all the way. His farewell was beautifully envisioned and, although it could have been much better, it would take a complete arse to complain about that.
Overall, Fast and Furious 7 will be memorable among hardcore fans of the franchise, for Paul. As a standalone senseless action movie, it does very well with it's high octane stunts and mind shattering action sequences. This isn't as amazing a movie as it is being made out to be. However, it's definitely worth the price of admission and popcorn.
Interstellar (2014)
Space Travel Masterpiece
Let me start by stating I am(or was) in no way a huge fan of outer space and all things that go with it. Not exactly a sci-fi buff either. So when I heard this movie was worth the trip to the cinema, I heeded the call but approached with caution. Went into the cinema already knowing this movie was brilliant, at least judging by the reviews it got( which can at times be misleading ). I walked in excited yet cautious but left both emotionally and psychologically drained.
Driven by Christopher and Jonathan Nolan's excellent screenplay and the former's flawless direction, Interstellar is an experience that is one of a kind. Matthew McConaughey takes center stage and carries his character extremely well. He has you in tears at one point and in awe the next. The first 30 minutes however, are stolen by child actor Mackenzie Foy. A performance that will stay with you over the years.
The film in itself is a visual masterpiece, but it is the magnification of all the little elements of the journey that make it an unforgettable one. From the accuracy of the scientific concepts proposed to the underlying love story, everything is flawless. Christopher Nolan has set the bar extremely high by turning anything he touches into gold. He raises the bar that bit higher in this one.
Interstellar made me want to know more about what I once gave little thought to. Interstellar isn't a film, it's a journey. It's a painting in motion, a piece of art. You are a part of everything that happens in the film, at least that's what you'll feel like when you watch it. Interstellar will stick in your head for years. It provokes thought, it makes you ask questions. It makes you view this world and it's inhabitants in a different light.
I'll go ahead and say it : Nolan may never top this one.
A Million Ways to Die in the West (2014)
Can't understand the hate
Literally just signed up on IMDb to express my views on this. I simply cannot understand how so many hate this yet loved Ted? Makes me question exactly what the age group commenting is, because Ted was clearly aimed at a younger audience while this can be appreciated by a wider range of people. Sadly it seems it didn't, which I still can't quite fathom.
Not a comedic classic by any means,but this was a great film. Had me laughing till I almost(almost) fell off my chair, and movies very rarely do that. I'll admit I'm a big fan of Seth, always loved Family Guy and enjoyed Ted but found it rather underwhelming. A ton more could have been done with this film as well(especially the main plot), but it is by no means as bad as some on here make it out to be.
Honestly, you very likely will NOT regret watching this. It's brilliant. Yes, there are some cheap jokes here and there(it's a modern comedy,come on!), but overall it's very well made. Definitely worth a watch.