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10 Things We Should Do Before We Break Up (2020)
It's not a 10, but it deserves more than all the lowball ratings
I didn't expect a typical, romantic movie based solely on the cast (and the main cast is why I watched it in the first place). If you came into this movie expecting a cookie cutter romcom, then I guess you probably would be disappointed? The characters seemed very realistic, as did the situation. I was disappointed in certain character's decisions and actions, but it felt like a window into this couple's life. Real people have flaws and real people make poor decisions. These people felt like real people, so good on them. They did a crackerjack job. I also don't really understand why people have such a problem with the ending. I thought it was fitting.
Are You Afraid of the Dark? (2019)
Why?
So I watched the original series as a kid and really enjoyed it. I still enjoy spooky kids stuff, so I was excited to watch this reboot. I was pleasantly surprised by the first season with Mr. Tophat. I thought the kids they chose were great, and the story was enjoyable. I thought the story and the characters made it work even though they didn't really follow the original structure of the original series. I am a few episodes into the second season, and I am not impressed. The original format of the original show was great. A new story for each episode. Good stuff. That seems to be totally out the door. This just seems like a poor imitation of Stranger Things, but with unlikable characters. They are all pretty annoying in their own special way. I am going to continue on and may change my rating if it gets better. I am doubting it will though. I really don't care what happens with this shadow man thing. I may move on to season three and see how that goes but I don't have a high hopes.
Ghost Stories (2017)
Classically Spooky. It Spooked Me, Man.
Clever, but not overly clever. Not so clever that you want to punch the writer(s) in the face. I was very surprised and satisfied with the ending of the film, and thoroughly enjoyed the path the storytellers took the viewers on to reach the conclusion. I watched it multiple times after renting in order to locate the delicious little hints that pointed to what was actually going on in the film. My first viewing was obviously the most satisfying: sitting alone in my lil' house in the woods, late at night, with all the lights off. The silence and darkness of my surroundings definitely added to the overall experience. I also really enjoyed the subsequent viewings, which helped me understand reasons behind certain shots, bits of dialogue, etc. And it was still scary the second and third times around!
I thought each paranormal case presented in the film was uniquely frightening. The filmmakers made effective use out of many different types of scares. It isn't overly gory, which I appreciate because I am not really into blood and guts. There was a lot of suspense and eerie sounds, which I love. And some spooky critters, which I also love. The lighting (or darkness, I guess) in the first scenario was really unsettling. And then...the soul horror. Lawd have mercy.
Thought Martin Freeman stole the show, but then he usually does. Really enjoyed the 3 or so minutes with Kobna Holdbrook-Smith as the priest. His dialogue was beautifully written and performed. Alex Lawther is always creepy. He could do a sweet-as-sugar romcom with Emma Watson and he would still freak me out.
Love the cover art/film poster/whatever you call it as well.
All in all, I found it really enjoyable. Classically spooky with modern twists. Good times.
A Fantastic Fear of Everything (2012)
Ever feel like a movie was made especially for you?
It's brilliant. That's my opinion and I am sticking to it. I don't write reviews of films, but the overall rating of this film has been pissing me off for years, so I thought I would let my voice be heard. I understand why some would not enjoy watching this film. It's morbid. It's strange and unconventional. It's grotesque, but charmingly grotesque? It's also funny, kinda silly, exciting, and a little frightening. So, you see, it's brilliant. It has all you need. Or, at least, it has what I need. I don't know what that says about me, but I don't care. I likes what I likes.
The set design (if that's what it is called), particularity of the apartment, is fantastic. It's dark and magical. I pause the film so I can peep the little details. And there are so many interesting details to take in. I'd live in that freakish set of rooms. I'd clean up a bit, bit I could be very happy there. The lighting really adds to the ambience as well. Just a really cool feel to the film.
I basically watch anything with Simon Pegg in it because he brings me joy. He makes me happy. Spaced helps me sleep because of the comfort it brings to me - like a child's favorite blanket or stuffed animal. Enough about that though. A good portion of the movie is like a one man show, which, in my opinion, is lovely. I could have watched an entire movie of Pegg just wandering around his apartment, all paranoid and freaked out.
So, if you love Simon Pegg and enjoy morbid yet amusing stories, you will probably like this film. Give it a go and keep your mind open.