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Civil War (2024)
I want my money back.
I can't even begin to describe how incredibly bad this movie was. Just a complete waste of time (and money). The writers and director clearly tried pretty hard not to take an obvious partisan or political stance, and succeeded to a degree. The cause of the conflict and how the country was specifically divided was left intentionally ambiguous, but they also succeeded in really not having any point whatsoever to the movie in the process. It almost seemed as if it were some sort of absurd fantasy written by a photojournalist to make themselves look like heroes ?? Honestly it just made me despise journalists as attention seeking vultures picking on the carcasses of men of actual conviction....just for a chance at their 15 minutes of fame. Save your money.
The Beautiful Game (2024)
Disappointing
This could have been a pretty good movie. It could have been uplifting. It could have been inspiring. It could have been lots of things. I'm not exactly sure where the real blame lies, as this was evidently inspired by actual events (and possibly people ?). But in the end, the main character is so unlikeable....the story just doesn't work. Vinny is a selfish ass who lacks even a shred of humility, and is completely undeserving of all of the blessings, and second (third, fourth, fifth, etc) chances that he is given throughout this story. Bad husband. Bad father. Horrible friend. Monstrous ego. Huge chip on his shoulder. His character, although perhaps not completely "irredeemable" persay......is never actually redeemed during the course of the film, leaving the viewer actually routing AGAINST him by the end and almost in shocked that the writers grant him a pseudo "win". He basically disappoints everyone he meets (including himself) and never really makes amends.