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Casualties of War (1989)
Very Powerful War Drama!!
What can I say about this movie ....to say it was a beautiful and excellent movie seems wrong because of the serious nature of the story and knowing it was based on a true story makes it even more harder to find the right words to describe this harrowing story and the effects of war and what it does to people on either sides. Can the actions of men at war be justified because of what they go through or do we still hold on to principals that seem to make us human or do we lose our humanity under the stress of a constant threat in a warzone. For sure if we lose our humanity by commiting war crimes of the nature by what is shown in the movie ,then where and what is the purpose of war ,who is wrong and who is right?
This powerful war Drama is based on real live events which makes it even more scary about the thought of who we send to war and what kind of individuals we give power and weapons.....this movie is very thought provoking and for me the director made a masterpiece of portraying life in a warzone and the consequences of the actions you take and if you should be held responsible for those actions.
The actors in this movie are very well chosen .
Sean Penn plays his part brilliant as ever , Don Harvey is great as Clarke and the other involved actors are great as well ,but Michael J Fox for me steals the show in this movie and shows that besides roles in movies like Back to the Future and Teenwolf he can play drama real well.......his role as Eriksson was absolutely amazing and I thought it was even Oscar worthy.
And let's not forget the acting skills of the Girl in this movie and they way she played the victim ,was really heartbreaking to see.
All in all to call this movie a beautiful and excellent movie seems a little bit out of place , this is exactly what this movie is .....a masterpiece in portraying what can happen when mankind goes to war!!!
Everyone should watch this. 8/10.
Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom (2023)
This was fun!!!
I had to write this review because there seems to be so much hate for this movie.
I just finished watching this on 4K and I must say it looked and sounded amazing!!
Aquaman 2 carries on as the first one with the beautiful created world of Atlantis,it looks absolutely amazing......now for the story ....Manta is back and wants revenge on Aquaman and wants to use this ancient destructive power to do so.....and it makes for great action scenes in beautifully created environments and it really is great to look at.
There is also a lot more comedy in it then the first one especially between Aquaman and his brother Orm and they could have toned the comedy down slightly but it's not distracting I think. I had a lot of fun watching the movie and happy I own this on 4K.
Watch this movie and expect a fun ride .....and don't take it all too seriously like a lot of people do nowadays,just enjoy a good couple of hours of superhero greatness... I give this the same rating as the first one and I actually might even like it better then the first one.
Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969)
Masterpiece?? It's average at best!!
What can I say about this movie?
I have seen many classic movies and it was definitely enjoyable but the ratings and reviews often show this off as one of the best westerns ever made but I highly disregard those views because this movie is good but when I finished watching it I didn't feel like I watched one of the best westerns ever made.
First of all the good things .. I really liked the feel of the movie and the the set pieces were well done as well.
The 2 leading characters are very good but for me I feel Paul Newman really carried the movie,his character was wonderful and Robert Redford's character was good too but second place here
Now for the story ....it starts off really good with opening scene which was filmed really nice about a gang of bank and trainrobbers....and they introduce use to butch Cassidy and the Sundance kid.....great characters....but then......the movie for me just fails to deliver and create an unforgettable story.......because the characters were so wel written it could have been amazing but it just doesn't go anywhere really....there is a scene in the movie and this is not a spoiler but the 2 main leading men are running from the law and are being followed .....and followed .......and followed ......and followed......the scene just carries on for ages...it just felt really like a filler.
Maybe I am one of the few people who feels like this but for me the movie is worth watching and it still is in my Bluray collection and I will probably watch it again but It didn't feel like a masterpiece.....but 6/10 I will give it.
The Lion King (2019)
Simply Breathtaking!!
First of all I want to say that the original "Lion King"is one of the greatest achievements by Disney in all their history of classic cartoons.
So with that out of the way and saying I do understand why the comparisons are made ...this movie deserves a review on its own and that's why I am giving it just that.....this movie is simply breathtaking and an amazing achievement in live action movies. It looks amazing and if there are few directors who wants to stay close to the source material, it's Jon Favreau ,because he really wants to make sure his movie does justice to the original and oh boy does it do that....forget all the bad reviews,this movie is a masterpiece in cinematic history....it looks amazing ,sounds amazing and yes the characterization of the original movie can never be topped this is still a beautiful landmark in filmmaking.
Everyone who loves the original should watch this open minded ....because classic cartoons hold a special place in our hearts , doesn't mean their live action counterparts don't do it justice. Yes certain movies make a mess of it but the Lion King 2019 live action remake of the original movie is a King among live action remakes .......everyone should watch this ..... it's beautiful 10/10 for me......
The Frozen Ground (2013)
True Story.... Remember that!!!
Great thriller movie at first but that changes your perspective of the movie right at the end when you find out this actually is a true story... It's still a very well made movie but can't call it great because it actually really happened, so it's actually a really sad movie in a way with that in mind but nonetheless a solid performance from Nicholas Cage, John Cusack and the only survivor (if i am correct) Vanessa Hudgens... who really steals the show for me as the victim who escaped out of the hands of this monster. I enjoyed it, so a solid 7 out of 10.
Blacklight (2022)
Not cinema worthy!!!!
I just saw this at the cinema and it was just awful...... I mean i love Liam Neeson movies but this was unfortunately not one of them, after 30 minutes i wanted the movie to end... This should have been a lot better but liam neeson was showing his age in this movie, the story was bad, the characters were bad, i mean the journalist girl was portrayed really poor and the action scenes were dull, the fighting (hand to hand combat) was just soboring, it was hard to watch to be honest.
The only thing i liked about this movie were the moments between liam neeson and his granddaughter and him trying to be a good grandad because he hadn't been a great husband or father but he really has this lovely bond with his granddaughter, now that would have been a good movie, him messing up a few times, and his daughter trying to protect the little girl from being let down but in the end it all turns out well..... That would have been a sweet movie and elements of that kind of story were there but they made the mistake of choosing the wrong storyline in my opinion and went with a lacklustre, boring action story that was a letdown on all departments.
Shame because it could have been a lot better
Just a 4 out of 10 for me i'm afraid.
The Wicker Man (2006)
For people who haven't seen the original!!
When you haven't seen the original and you think why all the hate for this movie...?
Ignore it because if you haven't watched it then you have nothing to compare it to. As a standalone movie away from the original its a good movie and will leave you entertained for its duration.
If you have seen the original its 100% superior to this nicholas cage version but that movie was groundbreaking for its time and people seem to forget that, we have had so many movies since then with simular ideas and a remake of that great Britisch horror movie with an American cast was always going to be an issue,not to talk about anyone who has seen the original knows what to expect because this is very simular in how the story unfolds so in a way your at a disadvantage starting the movie because you most definitely will start comparing from the beginning, but nonetheless this movie is far from terrible as people make it out to be.
Watch it with an open mind and you will see its a very decent thriller.
Fantastic Four (2015)
Average 4!!!!
I read a lot of bad reviews and was hesitant to watch this, but i think you need to make up your own mind with this movie and just watch it because i know its not the greatest marvel movie but it was nowhere as bad as people say, i kept an open mind and to my surprise it was actually quite entertaining.
You can't compare it to the marvel cinematic universe but after watching i give this a 6 /10.
Transformers: Age of Extinction (2014)
Great Fun!!!
I don't care what anyone says, this movie is great fun, amazing special effects.... Ok, story is a bit thin, but who cares... You know what you are in for when you watch a transformers film. The people who give this a bad review, totally miss the point or just want this to be perfect.... It isn't perfect, it has it's flaws that any die hard transformer fan will pick up on and make a deal out of it but this movie, like the other Transformer movies just wanted to make this a lot of fun and it wants you to have a great time watching it. And thats what it does, its great entertainment,you just have to not take it too seriously and you will be fine.
Just sit back and enjoy.... Its great!!!
Looper (2012)
Not Bad!!!!!
At the start you think, this is pretty interesting, then it's pretty slow in the middle, and then suddenly it changes into a low budget terminator movie.... (you'll know what i mean) It's not bad but at the end of the movie you feel like you watched something pretty predictable and average at best.
It's not that it's been done badly, it just wasn't anything special.
The characters were pretty unoriginal, especially Jeff Daniels as the bad guy didn't work for me.
All in all, it was ok to see it once,but that's it, i won't want to watch it again. 5/10 for me.
Birds of Prey and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn (2020)
Let it go, let it go!!!
I watched this movie after i saw suicide squad and because i loved the harley quinn character, and so i began this movie with a good vibe but it was utter garbage in my opinion ,extremely boring, dull and annoying characthers,especially the police woman, she was shockingly bad,and Ewan McGregor as tje bad guy, didn't work for me at all. To be honest the only thing good about the movie is Margot Robbie, she is, like she was in suicide squad(both films) brilliant and the only reason this gets a 5 instead of a lower rating. You can tell she wants to perfect her character and i really admire that, its just a shame she is in such a bad movie. I was left with a.... I wasted 2 hours kind of feeling.... I rather watch frozen and sing out loud "Let it go, let it go..... The same i can say for this movie... Let it go!!!!
Killing Season (2013)
Ignore all the bad reviews!!!
First of all, this isn't a film that wants to win oscars, instead it wants to deliver a powerful message through the eyes of these two war veterans who both have reasons for the way they live their lives after the brutal experience of war. Both Robert de Niro and John Travolta are on fine form here and deliver good performances,but i loved John Travolta's character a lot. All these bad reviews i don't understand,because it's a great film with a good story, beautiful scenery and two veterans in the movie business. All i can say is, sit back and give this movie a chance and it won't dissapoint if you understand the powerful message.
The Expendables 3 (2014)
Lets blow some stuff up!!!
Weakest of the three...??? I found this highly entertaining.... Brilliant 2 hours and what a great cast. This film was fun, yes it was over the top and totally crazy but thats what you get with an expandables movie.
All i can say is, go watch it..... Its a lot of fun.
The Lie (2018)
It's Good
These bad reviews aren't fair to be honest
This movie defenitely had it's flaws but it had good performances from the lead actors and even the story was solid.
I went in with low expectations because of the bad reviews but i enjoyed it.
Take a chance with it, because it might surprise you with a decent enough movie night.
Sobibor (2018)
Pfffffff...... Difficult but gripping drama
Its a documentary more then a movie for me, not the way its filmed but i can't watch this as entertainment, because its a difficult movie to watch and its unbelievable what these people had to go through at the hands of the Nazi's
Worth watching as a rememberance to all the fallen and the survivors.
Without Remorse (2021)
Very Very Average!!!
It took me 15 minutes to turn this off.
I give it 4/10 because i probaly could watch it but from the start you could tell this was gonna be bad, really bad.
Its watchable i suppose but its just so average, i don't know, why they would make this.
Leave it alone.
The Marksman (2021)
Liam Neeson B movie, not necessarily a bad thing!!
Liam Neeson has been in some great movies but the last couple of years he has been in the B movies list as well,but that doesn't mean its a bad movie.
The story is fairly straightforward without any surprises.
Its predictable but a nice story nonetheless.
Some people say Liam Neeson is falling into the same category as Nicholas Cage but he has been in some awful movies.
This movie isn't anything special but Liam Neeson makes it entertaining.
I had a good time watching it, just don't expect an action driven Taken kind of movie.
Its more like a drama with some acrion elements in it.
Don't listen to people who give this a really bad review, it won't win any oscars but its still a good enough movie to watch.
This.
Behind Her Eyes (2021)
Spoiled by the ending!!!
When i started watching this it seem to be quite brilliant, creepy and you really want to get more involved with the characters and see where it takes you. Unfortunately it doesn't take you anywhere good and after 5 or so episodes they include this idea of a be able to have an out of body experience and from that moment it starts to get silly and including the ending it ruined what was great for me up to that moment. I would have given it an 7/10 but only a 5 now i'm afraid.
Prank Encounters (2019)
Pathetic and Unbelievable
This show is ridiculous and totally unnecessary.
Maybe fun if your 6 years old but the actimg is terrible and everything is fake, also the people that are suppose to be pranked.
Its a shame really but they could never make shows like this if it was real because people would sue the makers of the programme.
Thats actually a great idea, sue the makers of this programme because they have stolen minutes of your life, you will never get back
The Last of the Mohicans (1992)
Simply beautiful, raw emotion!!
Tonight i am watching this movie again!
I have seen this movie at least 10 times and i still love it so much!!
The setting, the scenery, the actors but especially the music are all beautiful and amazing.
I can't say anything bad about this movie, its just that good!!
It has been one of my favorite movies since my childhood and it just doesn't get old to watch.
For me a big 10/10 because this is just a beautiful movie that still gets me everytime i watch it!!
The Robbie Williams Show (2003)
Pure Entertainment!!!
You either love him or hate him but i have been through all the Robbie Williams stuff since take that and i must say this man is a God in the entertainment industry.
I think back as a massive Queen fan how Freddy Mercury had an amazing vibe with his audience and Robbie has that as well.
I absolutely love this dvd and it should be part of everyone's music collection.
A massive 9/10
Left Behind (2014)
Not that bad!!!
When i started watching this movie, i was expecting a total plane crash of a movie, i mean all these bad reviews.
What i got was a B movie that was rather enjoyable and nowhere near as bad as 1 out of 10.
Ok this won't win any oscars and the acting wasn't that great but to say this is the worst movie ever goes way to far.
This movie unfortunately doesn't do any favors for Nicholas Cage but he is only in it for a decent paycheck and his performance was ok i suppose but he is a B movie actor now so these are the kind of movies he will be in.
The story is quite simply written and nothing that special but its kinda interesting but they should have spent a little more time on the important scene in the beginning of the film, because that could have been pretty cool,but it must have been more then they wanted to spend on it so the most important scene in the movie is mere seconds long.
Beside all of these things i didnt feel like i was watching the worst movie ever but i was rather entertained for 90 minutes.
6 out of 10 for me, only because i didnt feel bored watching it
Locke & Key (2020)
A Great start with lots of potential!!
I went into the series not knowing what to expect and i must say i was pleasantly suprised.
Seriously whats with all the bad reviews,yes it isn't perfect but this series started with a new fresh idea and it worked great i think. It was entertaining and gave you enough time to get to know the characters.
Throw in some mystery and suspense and what you get is a very entertaining first season.
Like i said the story has some loopholes but nothing to get to worried about.
When you finish the last episode you want to watch season 2 so hopefully it won't be too long before that happens but for now, if your interested in a new serie that isn't like anything out there at the moment then this is a great way to watch something new and interesting.
I had a good time watching it so i would recommend this to anyone.
Suicide Squad (2016)
Great Movie, great soundtrack!!
First of alll, whats with all the bad reviews???
These bad reviews are just dedicated comic book fanboys, seriously thats it.
This movie is a lot of fun if you just sit back and enjoy the ride.
Margot Robbie is amazing as harley Quinn and deserves an oscar for it, simply a brilliant performance.
Jared Leto as the Joker.... I do understand, why people compare it to the flawless Heath Ledger performance as the Joker but in this, movie Jared Leto's Joker works really well
Really you can't compare it because in this movie heath ledgers joker wouldn't have worked.
But nonetheless this is a really fun and entertaining movie!!
Go watch it, keeping an open mind and just enjoy the movie.
Joker (2019)
Believe the Hype!!
When i read people's reaction saying don't believe the hype or the character doesn't stay true to the comics, i would say that, those people are the ones that do not understand what this movie is trying to do.
This is not a comic book adaptation of the joker story, this is a story of a the downfall of a human being who falls into madness because of all the bad stuff that he experiences in his life while all he wants is to be accepted by society.
The story is well written and the acting of Joaquin phoenix is just out of this world, its that good.
To see an actor so determined to make his character believable for the adience is amazing and fascinating to watch and he deserves all the credit for his oscar winning performance.
For me this is a true masterpiece, one wich we don't see to often anymore.
If you expect to see a comic book, action loaded, super hero/villain movie then you will be dissapointed but if you on the other hand are interested in a psychological drama and want to know how a person can become so estranged from the normal world and turns into a character that despite him being totally imsane, you actually care and respect the him and understands why he does what he does then you are in for a treat because this is truly a mesmerising experience, that you will remember for a long time.
A true modern day masterpiece and an excellent milestone in movie making
A massive 10/10 for me