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The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It (2021)
Maybe next time they will "conjure" a good movie....
This was a disappointing installment. I'm a fan of The Conjuring and love the actors. Sadly, the story was kind of dull and unfolded very slowly. Not much in the way of scares or interesting special effects. In this installment, they don't seem to know what age they want Ed and Lorraine to be so they seem to go from being 40 to 65 or dressing 65 and looking 40. It's pretty weird. The special effects are cheaply done and the scenes seem half hazardly strung together. It's okay if you're bored but that's about it.
Celestial (2012)
Incredible
This is an absolutely astonishing documentary. In full color you can see structures and lights. It really brings the moon to life. It's obvious there is more there than we have been told.
Contactee (2021)
Why?
I just watched the first 20 minutes of this movie and stopped. It is so poorly made. The acting is poor. The lead character is annoying and tedious. Clearly low budget and not worth your time.
The Phenomenon (2020)
Compelling
I'm a big fan of documentaries about UFOs and aliens. During lockdown I went way down the rabbit hole and I've watched them all. This one is probably the most serious take on the subject. There's not a lot of frivolous extras. Lots of concrete information that really summarizes the current situation regarding extraterrestrial life on earth. If extraterrestrial life really does exist, this documentary lays out the whole story for you in a very solid format.
Becky (2020)
It's Great - there is nothing more to say.
This was one of the best horror movies I have seen in years. It was both funny, gory, compelling, unexpected and timely.
Coming 2 America (2021)
Not bad for what it is
Obviously this is not a movie created to win an Oscar. If you're a fan of Eddie Murphy and a fan of the original movie then you will enjoy this sequel. There are some awkward parts and there are moments when I wish I could go back 20 years to Eddie's Beverly Hills Cop days but I think it's a decent effort and it was entertaining.
The Knowledge of the Forever Time (2015)
The knowledge is this takes forever to get through.....
I watched all eight episodes only to discover the knowledge of the forever time is that there is a square hole in the sun that we can fly into which will take us to our version of heaven. Oh yeah and Ancient Man was ruled by bird people.
Maps to the Stars (2014)
Loved It
This was far from what I expected. I like the story and I think the cast was perfectly chosen. Some of the scenes are startling but it never loses that certain quality that makes it fascinating. A fictional peek behind the Hollywood curtain is more than I could resist. Loved it. The primary criticism I have it's the ending.it should have definitely went out with more of a bang.
Into the Dark: They Come Knocking (2019)
So Slow, No Payoff
Not much happening in this movie. The only intrigue is a hint at Black Eyed Children but doesn't really come through. The movie is very tedious and slow. Big let down.
Castle Rock (2018)
Boring
It's just so dull. I couldn't watch more than a couple of episodes.
American Horror Story (2011)
Love
I absolutely love AHS. This new season is starting off with a bang! I'm hoping it delivers!
Hereditary (2018)
Good
I thought this was good. Slow burn but the payoff is disturbing. You do have to pay attention because it's a bit more cerebral than your run of the mill horror flick. Toni Collette makes the whole thing extra good however the two young actors playing her children are very good as well.
The Nun (2018)
The Nun
It was ok. Not sure why everyone is so convinced it's scary. Worth watching but keep your expectations low.
The Keeping Hours (2017)
Not Scary But Good
We caught this on Netflix because it rang it was a scary movie but it turned out to be more a love story. Lots of shots of people staring off into the distance thinking about their loved ones dying.