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Baraka (1992)
Waste of time
Is there a point to this movie? OK, there are different people in different places with different religions. Gotcha. Aaaand?
Took 13 minutes for anything of interest to show up. OK, interesting. And thanks for not telling us anything about what it was where it was and who those people are.
After six minutes of nothing, I set a limit of I'll give it 18 minutes and there better be something.
And cool, thanks for the video of places I've never been, don't know where they are, and don't know anything about them and never thought about going cause I don't know where they are. Thanks.
What was this movie about?
Don't know and don't care because click turn off.
Joker: Folie à Deux (2024)
2Stars Because Love
Story is maybe somewhere. I do not know. I found the fact there is a "love story" interesting. But it played out super boring. I gave up after watching for 35 minutes.
I went in watching it SERIOUSLY because Ben Shapiro dumped on it and was hoping that it was "you and I see things differently". He's dumped on other movies that I really liked.
This one? Holy moly guacamoly. Thought I was watching a scam film when it started as a cartoon. Pointless cartoon for the most part. And then it went pointless into his cell.
Gave up at that point the first time watching. Second time, I was gonna give it more and more time to win me over.
35 minutes later; this plot is junk. Maybe it will get interesting. But, nothing in these 35 minutes gives me any hope of anything interesting happening.
You Gotta Believe (2024)
Somewhat inspiring
I never knew this was a true story until I read a few reviews here. The fact it was a true story inspired me watching. The only part I knew that was true is that this was a real little league team I didn't know about the father at all.
Now the set up for this team being a bunch of bodies who were just bad at baseball, I don't know If it is true. It was nice seeing that the team came together even though honestly that just wasn't well played out in the script. It kind of just happened.
They start playoffs and they literally showed us literally literally literally nothing after their first game until they're magically in the World Series. That's a really lame script. That is really really lame.
You know I wanna see how the kids felt and acted after their first game or any other game up until the World Series. They showed us nothing.
It's only good because the story of a bunch of nobodies making the World Series and watching the effect that dad has on them is inspiring. But the script was really, really poorly played out.
Duchess (2024)
In Love...
With Charlotte. Never heard of her. I'm a weirdo who reads credits before a movie starts. Ok, I know she's in it. Oh, she's a co-writer. Cool. Oh, and a producer. Awesome to see an actor who is also a writer...and a producer. Well, she is FUNKING hot hot hot too!
Never heard of this movie. I've got Kodi and clicked on new releases. "Duchess". Hmm, never heard of it. Let me check out IMDB reviews. I tend to read the 6-8s based on title. Skimmed one that made me think I'd like it. "Good story/plot. Interesting. Actors were okay." Made me think to give it a try.
It is an interesting plot/story. Subplots exist and interesting seeing how they work together.
If I had to give one CON or thing to make it better.... Charlotte shouldn't have been the Duchess. She was decent. But, something was just missing. Like, she just doesn't come off as bad-ass as she wants to be and is written to be.
Enjoy the Duchess!
Babes (2024)
Beautifully Inspiring
Not sure why I didn't see this in the theater. I had a monthly pass and go to three movies a week. I remember liking the previews. But something kept me away. Additionally, I have zero memory of the previews. It's probably great because I had absolutely zero expectations. Zero desires, except seeing a watchable movie
Why do I say this now? I'm a wannabe screenwriter. This is a really well written screenplay. I'm extremely judgmental and surprised when I don't find glaring holes. Even good movies have glaring holes where I think of scenes/subplots what would make it fit together better.
Everything fit pretty perfectly in Babes.
OK, there is occasionally weirdness in the movie for sure. But that's probably a large part of why I really, really, really enjoyed it.
Shrooming was one of those "weird" things. I've used them for 20+ years so it's nothing new for me and it's something I really, really, really enjoy. Movie was creative about working shrooms into the story. One scene was probably the funniest one and in "weird" ways. And it's the in many ways the most important scene. The scene that KICKS things off.
FYI, I watched it on the smallest amount of weed and alcohol. Didn't really feel stoned or drunk the whole time. Maybe it kept me paying attention? That's a big problem with watching movies; PAY ATTENTION.
Enjoy the Bables!
Silicon Valley (2014)
7 Generously, Not 8.5
Downloaded all 6 seasons. On a random island in Philippines for a month with maybe internet and maybe electricity. So, I stuck to watching all 6 just to finish what I started.
First 3 seasons were pretty good. It was a downhill after that. Honestly, did not care about finishing 6th season.
Just so much garbage in this series. Just redundant redundant redundant with literally NO purpose. There's no plot to the series. None. It's garbage. There's no building, building, roadblock, building, roadblock, etc. It's just always some nonsense happening as a roadblock that is turns out to EASILY not be a roadblock. SHOCKED this has an 8.5 rating. I'm generous at 7 and probably pretty accurate based on first 3 seasons.
Poolman (2023)
4.4 Rating??
Surprisingly good movie.
Requires paying attention...............while simultaneously kinda not getting what is going on?
I can understand the movie not making sense. A lot is going on. Sometimes it kinda doesn't make sense. But, it will make sense a little later.
Keep expecting the unexpected.
Keep in mind that I'm a wannabe screenwriter. So, before going, I didn't understand or know anything about Hollywood being part of it. A review mentioned showing real LA. Well, as an LA kid, I wanna see LA from the past.
Get stoned. Go. Chill and turn off your phone. Chill. Chill. Chiiiiiiilllllllllllax.
The Fall Guy (2024)
Ain't Perfect
But it works.
Always worried that previews will have shown me too much. I saw so many previews of Flash that I felt like I saw the whole movie. Not much new in movie. This one is different. Previews don't really set it up for what it is.
More than one story and they're all interesting and connected.
Was it perfect? No. You can find minor holes here and there. But, looking past those holes was easy because it was FUNNY and interesting.
Intro with Gosling and credits were perfect. Shows you how unknown and important stuntman are. Credits show that Gosling didn't have a stuntman. He did all that madness!!!
Abigail (2024)
Hmmmmm; Go see it to explore!
I have a monthly AMC pass and get 3 movies a week. Do I want to use one credit on this?
I BRIEFLY remember previews. Look, it's been awhile since I saw them. Heck, when was this movie released?
I liked the previews and could see it wasn't going away FAST. I wanted to make sure I could see it before it goes away. But, it's been so long that I kinda don't remember what it's about.
Ok, she's a vampire. She's kinda funny. And something about $50 milllion. Man, what the fuzz is this movie about?
I had options for 3 other movies to see this week. Do I wanna use a credit for this one?
Came here for reviews. I always "glance" before going. Real GLANCE! I wanna get the VIBE of the movie.
I saw enough to make me think, "Ya know what, I bet you WON'T want to walk out. I will walk out if I don't dig it!
Maaan, impossible to describe what this movie is and what's it about. It's pretty deep movie on many levels.
I 100% will WATCH again. I try to find holes in movies because I'm a screenwriter. I didn't really see any holes. Maybe, but so SMALL, it did NOT matter.
Go see it to explore!
The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare (2024)
I Guess I'm Jewish
Worked in Hollywood and can write screenplays. One day you'll see my name;)
Movie is a TRUE story. It's Hollywood, I know what I see isn't an exact bio. Duh!!! It's a well-written plot. And characters. And it's FUNNY!!!!
Maybe you have to be Jewish to understand the humor?
Blows my mind seeing ratings under 8. Ok, numbers aren't everything. I can see 7, 6, and 5 and agree with the review and think it deserves a HIGHER rating.
If you think it's a 4 or lower, you need mental help. I'm not a psychologist, but have a BA from UCLA in psych and 99% on GRE. Please seek help if you think it's 4 or lower.
Late Night with the Devil (2023)
Could've been a 10
I didn't know anything about the movie before going. I read reviews on here and they didn't tell me about the plot , but they made me want to watch it. Part of the motivation to watch this was having zero clues with the movie is about literally zero clue. Even while watching it, I still didn't have much clue what it was about. Yes, you can kind of see what the movie is about but you really really really aren't sure.
The talkshow host made the movie a little bit confusing. It was hard to understand where his mind was with what's happening. Is he in one way saying things because he wants to save his show or does he believe what really is going on?
You've got to watch to see what you believe is going on. Even then, you might not believe what you think you believe.
Madame Web (2024)
3.8? Hmm
Did you really like the previews? I did. Was surprised to see people dumping on them on Facebook ads. Not sure what their problems were.
Seeing 3.8, I read reviews. It felt like it could be similar. Some people dig and some people don't for whatever reasons.
The higher ratings motivated me. I dug the previews, so this movie will vibe with me.
It was a little interesting in the beginning. Problem is the story is SLOPPY. There is very little connection. Things just kind of happen and without any pre-text or post-text.
Not so terrible that I want to leave the theatre, but honestly have lowest expectations. But, if you don't stay, you never know!
Stayed and whatever. None of it mattered. And I am not going to see the next one.
Past Lives (2023)
Nominated?
For Best Picture?!?!? Well, Zone of Interest is nominated too. That movie is GARBAGE. I left after 45 minutes. At least, Past Lives has some entertainment.
Interesting, slightly. Plot? Poorly put together. I can punch MANY HOLES in this. Many many many things just do NOT make any sense.
What is the point of this "story"? Go watch better movies!!!
Yeah, I can sense what points the Past Lives was trying to make. They miserably failed. The ideas are there. Yes. Unfortunately, the poor script writing completely missed the mark. Nothing was tied together. Almost felt like they were making it up as they went along.
Potentially, the story was created and editors dialed in putting it together in anything remotely cohesive.
Argylle (2024)
9 Became a 10
Quirky pic!!!
Yes, it is strange at times. That quirkiness makes sense in the third act. It is not perfect, but it is CREATIVE. Yeah, you can probably babble babble babble about this or that not making sense. Yes. But, it's a mystery movie. So who cares? Let it go!!!
The third act really stands out. Very cute and creative. Yes, some of it will seem ODD! Yes! Sit back and ENJOY!!!
Is it really a ten? Hmmm, hard to say. It is enjoyable. Funny. Creative. Keeps you interested to figure out, WHO IS ARGYLLE? Even when you know who is Argyllle, WHO IS ARGYLLE? And what does Argylle want to do? You can guess. You'll probably be wrong.
Go. Sit back. Enjoy!!
The Zone of Interest (2023)
Pointless; Left After 45 Minutes
Read the reviews. I'm Jewish and saw high ratings on here. That was enough for me.
Movie started slowly. I'm okay with that. I am patient and don't need things to happen quickly. Development is important.
Nothing was being developed. Set and scenes were beautiful, but nothing was going on. Just a normal day for these people. Not one thing was interesting. I guess the point was showing Germans were just living their normal lives. Nothing different was going on.
Looked at my phone. It's been 45 minutes and I don't care about anything. Well, maybe I have to be patient and something will happen. Came back onto IMDB to read reviews.
Yeah, okay, nothing is gonna happen. So, I bailed.
I.S.S. (2023)
6 is generous?
Tough question to answer. In short, the 1-3 star ratings didn't look past the shortcomings. The 8-10 ratings somehow looked past the importance of those problems with the plot and sub-plots.
This could've been a great movie. That is tough when you have only 1 place for everything to happen. There were interesting subplots, twists and turns. Each twist drew you in to wondering what will happen?
Unfortunately, the twists and turns weren't well put together. They were setup, but there wasn't a pay-off. And sometimes, the pay-off did not make sense or you just weren't told what happened.
There are 2 characters who you just aren't sure what exactly happened to them. Yes, you kind of know, but you're thinking "Wait, what? Hmm, that's not how I saw things."
The Book of Clarence (2023)
Hmmm, Invest
In the WHOLE movie.
You loved the previews, right? So did I.
In Book 1 (aka Act 1), it was funny, goofy and a little weird. But, there wasn't much to the story. Ok, a little bit, but didn't feel like much was gonna happen. It was just gonna be a weird and goofy movie. I was disappointed. I wanted more!!!
Book 2 changed things up. What was lightly developed in Book 1 started having more meaning. Kept me interested and developed more interest. Hmm, what is gonna happen? (Honestly, Jesus looked so much like Clarence, I was confused. I'm like, wait, is Clarence pretending to be Jesus? Did he just develop powers like Jesus?)
Book 3 brings everything together.
Watch it realizing Book 1 is ODD, but the movie will develop to have real stories.
Napoleon (2023)
Napoleon is
An interesting man. So, there are many interesting moments in his life and this movie. This movie did a poor job of connecting them.
Many points are lead to with the tiniest bit of information and sometimes none.
Sometimes players come in and you never hear about them again. I think Napoleon married or wanted to marry an Austrian princess. I guess he did and have no idea what happened with her. What about the woman who gave him a son? Who is she and what happened to her? Heck, what happened with his son?
Many people say the Director's cut will be longer. Hoping the missing points will be in it.
I learned a lot about Napoleon. Wish I learned more.
Trolls Band Together (2023)
5 star for a 46 yo man
Loving cartoons. I want adult stuff to it. There was no adult in this one. Yes, it had humor. I walked out halfway thru the movie
It will work for kids. It had charm, humor and interesting relationships. I'd watch with little kids.
Loving cartoons. I want adult stuff to it. There was no adult in this one. Yes, it had humor. I walked out halfway thru the movie
It will work for kids. It had charm, humor and interesting relationships. I'd watch with little kids.
Loving cartoons. I want adult stuff to it. There was no adult in this one. Yes, it had humor. I walked out halfway thru the movie
It will work for kids. It had charm, humor and interesting relationships. I'd watch with little kids.
Killers of the Flower Moon (2023)
100% Best Picture Oscar Winner
If this doesn't win, then Oscars is a joke. Maybe it's already a joke (they nominated Tar last year). Lol. But, this is a MUST win!!
Scorsese starts the movie with a brief personal intro. He loves this story and that is why he made it. His LOVE shows in the movie. It's 3.5 hours because it's a REAL story or stories. As much as it is a historical movie, it is a mystery. You're trying to figure out who is who and what side are they on? Even with Leo's character, you kinda really don't 100% know where he is. Yes, there's love, but there's more. I wish they put a little more into explaining why he chose his uncle's side at times. It was a little unclear. Either way, it didn't matter. His love for his wife and kids is what mattered more.
Besides being a great love story, it shows great real history. It's eye-opening to see how things were for the Osage. More amazing is how Mollie and her soul led the Osage.
Creed III (2023)
7.5
Parts were 10 and parts were 5. Very good plot, plot points and characters. They did an interesting and informative interweaving of the past into how it relates to now. You get to see inside the characters and relationships.
The 5 parts were just a little too jumpy. A little development, and then it just jumps to the next stage. I didn't need to see them developing for the fights. It would've been nice to know that a fight was planned. I want a fight. Next, all of a sudden, there's a fight.
Looks like future Creed might be a woman. They didn't try to set it up like that, but feels like it will happen.
Mummies (2023)
Low Ratings = Low IQ + 0 Heart
Honestly, I don't understand the super low ratings. I would say they need to see a shrink. Honestly, I mean that.
I read reviews before going. Some said "no mummies". Hmm, kinda odd, but it's free to see, so give it a shot. If it sucks, just walk out like you did with Infinity Pool.
There are mummies. And it was interesting seeing them in modern times. Instagram, Facebook, and slang meant nothing to them. Cars with no horses confused them.
Very comedic watching them adjust and the relationship between the "lovers". It was heartwarming story watching their relationship develop. Beautiful love story and a man who redeems the bravery he lost.
Is it really a 10? I don't know, but it is a really good movie. See it to feel it and believe it.
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania (2023)
First Time, Watched 45 minutes and
Left.
Movie was kinda boring and was beginning to get interesting. I was worn-out and left. Decided I'd go again and start watching halfway because I have a monthly pass. Hey, maybe the last hour is amazing. But, I wanna start from where movie gets interesting, not the senseless and pointless first hour.
Went back today, and last hour was pretty good. They tried a little too hard to be funny. Yes, there were funny parts, but a little overkill. Attempt at humor felt forced sometimes. Relationships between people should have been the focus, not humor. But, they do a decent job of developing relationships.
Knock at the Cabin (2023)
Not a M. Night Shyamalan Fan
Yeah, I loved Sixth Sense. Signs? I think I hated it. Others? Definitely cannot tell you one I'd want to see again.
Knock at the Cabin? I'd see again.
I have a monthly pass, so if I don't like a movie (Infinity Pool), I will just leave. I read reviews before going. Reviews were too many Shyamalan fans. In some ways, that helped. They didn't necessarily think it was great or perfect.
Yeah, I knew the main plot, but how are we going to get there? And where are we going to get? Whatever you think this movie is about, you will not know what it is until you see it.
Additionally, there were small parts going back in time with the family. This made the movie more interesting because you cared more about the dads and their daughter. It also sets up for the ending.
Missing (2023)
Not Perfect, but Very Interesting
Saw the preview a bunch at the theatre. Zero memory of what I thought about this movie. If anything, I think I didn't care to see it. But, I do remember the first time seeing a preview because Cartagena was part of the story. Earlier that day I had decided I wanted to go there.
Reading a few reviews on here pushed me to give Missing a try instead of seeing Knock at the Cabin or 80s for Brady. I have a monthly pass, so can see any movie as many times as I want. If Missing bores me, then I'll leave and go see another movie. Last week did that when watching Infinity Pool. Avoid that movie!!!
First act dragged you in. Great job of setting up up the characters and relationships. Got me interested in seeing what happens.
If you didn't know, this is a mystery movie. You want to pay attention to understand the plot points and twists. It keeps you guessing what's going to happen.
Go. Check in and STAY TUNED!!!