StrayCat1000 Reviews

Babylon (I) (2022)

PURE OVERRATED FICTIONAL STRETCH

[4/10 · 24 February 2023]

PURE OVERRATED NON-SENSICAL FICTIONAL STRETCH

Crazy Debauchery Parties with ELEPHANTS which never happened, nor would ever happen, in real life.

FIGHTING SNAKES at 2am in the DESERT with a posse of mostly naked gay guys... YA OK.

Bringing FAKE MONOPOLY MONEY to pay off the mob, then walking through caves & tunnels full of alligators & freaks, then backtracking all the way back to escape.

Movie Set Workers DYING of HEAT coz they're locked in closets, fight scenes where swords go through actors chests.

What a g-Damn fn WASTE OF TIME & MONEY!!

The ONLY thing this movie has going for it is the f'd up so-called creative imagination of the makers.

The Company Men (2010)

What's The Point?

[6/10 · 20 November 2022]

Agree with dansview's review - The company Men has a strong, ensemble cast, but didn't quite get the point.

Would 2 out 3 very intelligent & well-compensated executives, after 15 to 25 years of employment at a multi-million $$$$ company, really over-extend themselves to the extent that they're forced to sell their homes, and commit suicide?

They all got some kinda golden parachute -- Affleck's character at least 3 month's salary & benefits. Unemployment Insurance obviously kicks in. Why not cash out your vested shares / stock options? Dip into 401k? Plus, every character has a strong support base.

Aftermath (IV) (2017)

Important Topic & GOOD Acting

[8/10 · 7 August 2022]

Sure Schwarzenegger gets the lead role but the ENTIRE CAST consists of GOOD ACTORS & superb acting - very much appreciated.

Some reviews say the movie is too "slow moving"... hellooo we're dealing with an IN AIR collision of TWO PLANES ffs.

The movie tries to depict the complete & utter devastation EVERYONE experiences, and as stated, the entire cast does this extremely well.

Deep Water (I) (2022)

Why Rated So Low??

[7/10 · 2 July 2022]

The ongoing plot line where Affleck allows his WIFE to constantly embarass him in public is a bit of a stretch, but other than that, there's excellent actors, it's entertaining, keeps ya engaged, and a big budget flic.

Why are LITTLE KIDS allowed in a movie with so much nudity and SEX??

Bit of a cliff hanger at the end... guess she's turned on by the fact he's killing everyone, and sticks with him.

Hereafter (2010)

Dunno WHY Reviews Say SLOW!?

[8/10 · 27 April 2022]

I rated Hereafter 8 stars, and a bit perplexed that the average rating isn't HIGHER. IMO it's pretty fresh every time I decide to watch it. Also, many viewers who rated Hereafter pretty high used the term "slow paced". I watch lotsa movies, and prefer fast paced which IMO Hereafter in fact is relative to many movies, so also a bit perplexed regarding this point.

The screenplay & scenery & plot is brilliant in that this combination thereof navigates viewers through different cultures, cities, countries, continents, etc, which is great. Hereafter is also a different & unique role for Matt Damon.

Spencer (2021)

What a Load of Crap

[4/10 · 11 April 2022]

Do we seriously need to see people's expressions for what seems like an hour WHILE EATING SOUP?

WOW this movie really does capture Diana's emotions doesn't it?

Every scene contributes to the fact that this movie is a Load of Crap.

Dreamland (I) (2019)

My Review and also SPOILER

[6/10 · 9 April 2022]

I watch tons of movies but haven't written a review in a LONG TIME but feel compelled to do so for DreamLand.

I rated this movie 6 stars basically due to two main reasons: 1) IMO it's a bit of a plot flaw for a fugitive bank robber / murderer to hide UN-detected in a barn, almost in plain sight, while entire possies are searching for her. 2) Secondly, the movie is a bit slow moving.

If it were not for the above two reasons I'd have rated DreamLand around 8 stars due to excellent acting, cast, scenery, cinematography, flash-backs, flash-forwards, etc, etc.

Inside Job (2010)

Important & Informative

[8/10 · 11 July 2020]

Hi, I rated Inside Job 8 stars coz it's extremely Important & Informative to know how Wall Street mixed with Government Bureaucrats utilize extreme power resulting in disastrous results for regular working people & suicides.

I just wish they couldn't get away with their evil, hypocrisy, and crap they pull.

Love how this documentary has close up interviews of the guilty, and makes certain to point out their guilt.

And, banners clearly pointing out the guilty too cowardly to comment.

A Little Late with Lilly Singh (2019–2021)

deepak chopra ??

[6/10 · 10 July 2020]

Who the hell kinda host features deepak chopra on their show??

6 stars for effort.

Death Proof (2007)

Out of ALL Tarantino Movies is this the WORST?

[5/10 · 21 June 2020]

Not exactly 100% certain but THINK that out of ALL Tarantino movies this might be theee worst, SLOWEST moving, with tons of LONG useless scenes, and too boot we get to enjoy the finest in amateur B-List acting.

Oh ya, and then for the finale, we get a long aggressive car chase (with stunt drivers of course - windows all blacked out) with some more B-List acting thrown in, revenge, and The End. Wow - this is a major accomplishment in flim making folks!

I Spit on Your Grave (2010)

Fast Forward Through A LOT

[7/10 · 1 June 2020]

This movie is OK.

I Fast Forward through A LOT, NOT coz it's scary, or creepy, or jittery, but coz there's SO MUCH FLUFF, especially during the first half. By "FLUFF" I mean so much unnecessary screen time per scene. "OK we get it already"!! :)

I've NEVER Fast Forward SO MUCH through a movie before, coz I've never seen a movie with SO MUCH FLUFF before. But there are lotsa nude scenes where Sarah Butler shows off lotsa her stuff.

Once again, the movie is an OK see, but it'd be better if the plot included how Jennifer the main character & victim: 1) escaped, 2) got herself back together, 3) tracks down & gleans information about her attackers, and 4) get's them TOGETHER to deliver their punishment in each others' company. That would make for a more interesting & entertaining film.

I wonder if the moviemakers imagined that Jennifer came back to life as a zombie, or something like that, and carried out her will on the rapists.

Thanks!!

True Grit (2010)

Extremely PLEASANTLY Surprised ~ Very Good !!

[8/10 · 18 June 2017]

Hi, I vaguely remember the original(?) True Grit movie from the 70s with John Wayne and the crazy parody in Mad Magazine. You guys should google the latter - it was pretty hilarious in its time :) True Grit 2010 was on my Watchlist for a long time but I never got around to watching it until recently. I am amazingly surprised!! Also, I was barely familiar with Hailee Steinfeld and from the start I kept wondering "who in the heck is this SOLID, young, actress?!?".

True Grit 2010 is highly entertaining for many different reasons, it has an interesting plot & story & information about the old, wild west, includes some formal dialogue, great scenery, violence, and there's NO SEXUALITY REQUIRED which is RARE for Hollywood these days. The movie is ALSO entertainingly & wittingly FUNNY for a NON-comedy and often makes you "LOL" -- I LOVE THIS PART‼:)

Within the first few scenes Hailee's (and others') acting reels you in, hook, line, & sinker, you immediately sense "OK this is a high quality production", and then you stay engaged & entertained for the remainder of the movie. Hailee also keeps up and on par with long term, distinguished actors like Jeff Bridges, Matt Damon, and Josh Brolin. Trust me on this. The character of Mattie Ross encompasses a pivotal role, of course, and is responsible for "carrying" the movie from start to finish.

Afterwards I did some research and it turns out they auditioned around 15,000 actresses to play the character of Mattie Ross and Hailee herself had to audition around 1/2 dozen times. After all that they certainly selected the PERFECT actress for the part‼

Way to go Hailee ~ it's awesome that from such a young age you discovered your true calling and NOW the world's your oyster! You're very well suited for "unique" roles, and movies from DIFFERENT ERAs, especially the past. Try to get roles from different and interesting genres, but ALWAYS MAKE SURE the screenplay is outstanding, the writing & production teams are extremely professional & first class, and team up with co-stars that are talented & distinguished actors. AVOID crappy plots, stories, and futuristic parts. You're gonna have a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame before you know it :)

Good Job Folks‼ Do you know which other movies Hailee Steinfeld gives a similar solid performance? If yes, please message them to me.

THANKS‼