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God of War Ragnarök (2022)
The ending... What an ending
I am a huge man fan, huge fan of entire series. Previous game was a perfection but ending to this one, my goodness. I kept sitting through credits, listening to music and feeling sad for a fictional character, while missing place and people within the game. This is spectacular work of modern technology art, combined with amazing music and wonderful storytelling. Movies don't give this
The only thing that can leave such a mark on a person, that is not real life of course, is maybe a book. What an amazing, amazing game. This is pure brilliance in creativity. I would give it 20 on IMDb. Music, story, characters, gameplay, graphics, ... If IMDb didn't ask for 600 characters. , only 9 would do - B R I L L I A N T.
Us (2019)
What a fantastic theory
Oh, I must admit I was always thinking this is stupid movie, but man was I wrong. Uh, was I wrong. I believed the reviewes, and so I never watched it til today. What a fantastic, phenomenal and hugely underrated movie this is.
I don't even know where to begin explaining how I understood this movie but I will say this - To understand this movie you first need to admit something to yourself (stairs leading deeper and deeper). There are people you think you are better than. There are people you see less worthy, there are people you think don't deserve to be happy, to be loved, to have job, to live... These are the people you, quazi modern and kind society, ignore, push to the edge. You judge them, you don't care. You see them as beasts, savages by creating circumstances that push them to the edge. These are people you hate for no reason, people you give traits to them they don't have. But they are people like you, you fellow human being, you neighbour, coworker, maybe someone different race, nationality, Creed... And while thinking you are better than them you are actually everything you think of them. The deeper twist is, you are also these people. You, we are both. This is the core of this movie.
There are no people in red suits, there are no underground people, they are symbol of all of those you/we push to the edge of society. They are simbol of us when we are pushed to the edge. They are many, we are many.
Pushed into quiet suffering, ignored, put through living hell by others, by those in control (helicopters), by greed, by hate, by prejudice. But those in helicopters also have someone in the loong red line.
Many don't understand this movie, but thank God, many do. Maybe there is hope for us. But we all need to start with ourselves. Deep within.
Uh, I forgot... Actor, fantastic. Thank you for this movie.
Trap (2024)
Negative reviews are silly and jealousy speaking
All the negative reviews are just silly. And calling this nepotism also. Of course father will create opportunity for his daughter. Stop the nonsense. Regarding movie. It is well made, no blood or gore but it is all explained. The leading role is excellent and all actors did their job, singer too. The name of serial killer is bit cliche but I understand. What I liked the most is actual psychology profile used in this movie. Well made, and it shows director did some research. Ending leaves room for part 2 (sequel). All in all a good 8 from me, mostly for psychological profiling part which is well thought out. Yes it could be more complex movie but director took straight line here, and leading role was done flavlessly. If you like thrillers with bit easy to follow story and not to demanding movie to watch with lady or friends, it will do.
Don't Move (2024)
Not great but not that bad either
Well..this one is simple, predictable but still worth watching. IMDb should lower required characters to approximately 300 so we can write short quick reviews that sum up basics and introduce movie lovers to "yay or nay" . This movie lacks logic, has to many plot holes and leaves lots of empty space for story but if you need something to watch Sunday evening, it will do. It is simple story about psychopath killing people and dragging woman around for no particular reason, with an ending that you see coming since 4th minute into movie. All doesn't end well but it does end with an ending you will partially see fit.
Missing (2023)
Uuuu nice thriller, nice
First - the girls character is fantastic and actress did an excellent work. All cast did great. Tho quite few plot holes, this movie is still well made. It keeps your attention and story develops rapidly. Mom is great actress too, and even villains did an excellent job. I like how girl keeps using web to get clues and keeps "hacking" accounts with simple clues, tho today it wouldn't be that easy since google tends to lock people out of their own accounnt, not to mention PayPal for example and their world renown crap of a 2FA with a mobile. Anyway, this is one good movie and we enjoyed every minute of it. Guess good movies are still made. Story, acting, dynamic development... Great job. Must see thriller.
Five Nights at Freddy's (2023)
Who gave birth to Abby?
Ok. Directors really need to think things through. Let this become 3T Rule that I established and let it be known that I established this rule in this IMDB comment. 3T rule must include who, when, where for entire movie, otherwise it is just whole lotta noise. Actors are good, movie "looks" good but story has more holes than swiss cheese. What happened to parents? Who gave birth to Abby and when. How did Vanessa become police officer and how is she included as patrol in the Freddie's ? How she got "the job"? How father got to be Freddy. This movie had so much potential. But director didn't 3T and that is why only 3 from me. And that is because if good actors.
Deadpool & Wolverine (2024)
i can't believe people like this so much
Graphics became leading role in movies today. IMDB made review 600 words min, while entire movies lack content and substance. Deadpool is excellent character in 1 and 2, after that everythung is just a mess. This is sensless blood splattering with excellent CGI and some Raynolds humor that does kinda work, but it is also becoming borring and repetitive. Few days ago watched Idiocracy and I do get a feeling we are becoming what that movie was showing. THIS movie is just a mess, nonsense with nothing but big bangs and booms leading to nowhere. Movies are dying due to lack of storytelling. Well, it does bring cash, right?
Just Mercy (2019)
What an horror people go through
Watching this movie deeply saddened me. I am European, white, with political views that range from right-wing to left-wing. I am the definition of a centrist voter, and I am convinced of that. I follow common sense, compassion, hard work, and strive to find balance in my life. Watching this film made me feel sorrowful. The mere thought of the injustice that happened to people. This film is a horror, depicting the evil that malicious people inflict on others. How on earth can someone become a judge and commit such cruelty? How is this considered normal? How do we, as people, allow this?
I live in a country where my ancestors are hated because they have certain types of surnames. The Balkans is a cauldron of hatred, fueled by the failed politics of all countries in the region. We don't hate each other because of our skin color, but because of the letters in our surnames. EVIL lives on because ordinary people allow it, yet one has to wonder: "What else can I do besides not hating someone just because they are of a different color or religion?" But sadly, just being a good person isn't enough. :( It's not enough, because other people's evil still means the murder of the innocent, other people's madness still means the suffering of the innocent.
Not all white people are racist; some are. Not all black people are criminals; some are. Not all leaves are green; some are not. Not all animals fly; some do. DO YOU UNDERSTAND? The fact that society allows an innocent person to die just because they don't "look right" or because their name doesn't "sound right"... that is the definition of EVIL and MADNESS.
I watched this film with a heavy heart. My respects to the entire team that made it, to the actors whose efforts left a special mark on the movie. And if it means anything, dear people of darker skin tones, not all light-skinned people are your enemies. I am an opponent of evil, not of color. I oppose the suffering of the innocent, not the punishment of the guilty.
The Call of the Wild (2020)
What a beautiful movie
What an amazing fairytale, powered by brilliant CGI and wonderful storytelling. This movie has a simple message. Do good, be brave, never give up. It is emotional but not in a crying way but you feel some peace and strength at the end of this beautiful work of fiction. Also a huge tribute to dogs as they are amazing animals. Humans and dogs have long lasting connection that can't be denied. Whoever has this animal for a family member, knows what glorious animals they are , emotion and purety they give. So, yes, work of fiction, but many will say - when a dog grows up with you, he/she truly is your best friend. Beautiful movie, amazing work on CGI, and animation. Every genre has its gems, this one surely is a gem in it's category.
Southpaw (2015)
Heavy weight movie
Jake Gyllenhaal is one amazing actor, we more or less agree about that. Not only he brings something special to his movies as a persona, he also gives emotional purety many actors don't have. The main scene in a lobby got to me hard. I admit, I was thinking about my dear lady and I cried man, I cried on pure thought of loosing her or seeing her in any kind of pain. It made me pray to God to protect her at all cost. Uh that scene hit me hard. Actors in this movie all did an excellent job. It is heavy drama done with goal to give us emotional rollercoaster, pushes you into asking yourself "would I be any different". Great but heavy movie.
Blood Red Sky (2021)
Soooo underrated movie. Fantastic
DO NOT READ SPOILER REVIEWS - This is one of those movies that has a bit less known actors in it, a bit uncreative title, and falls into genre that makes you think "eh just another one bla BLA BLA" but you will be surprised. Positively surprised. This is a FANTASTIC movie. Not too long, not too short but director manages to explain most of it and also adds a side story to help you complete the puzzle what, how etc. There is room for prequel, but the ending leaves no room for sequel. Movie is well produced, main actors did A GREAT JOB, specialy lead role. Movie grows slowly and "explodes" into full blown chaos. Well done crew, well done! This one will become one among the best in genre.
Road House (2024)
This piano is just a bit out of tune...
What a messy movie this turned out to be, but in a positive way. Huge fan of Jake, not so much of McGregor (not after shameful behaviour with Khabib), but, truth be said.. Conor did good as a villian, he actually gave this movie a bit of Crank vibes. I loved this movie, it is goofy and funny, it is simple popcorn movie you'll enjoy. Fight scenes are good, McGregor is funny crazy guy, there is this goofy naive biker you'll kinda like and be happy for. There is strange CGI in the movie, but it is ok and gets job done. Get a lot of popcorn, don't look for depth and philosophy and have fun while watching this silly movie with some good music in it too.
Late Night with the Devil (2023)
Now this is how you make a movie
I don't know where to begin since there are few directions I can take this review. The skill of movie making here is stunning and exceptional in every way possible. The whole talk show thing feels so real you start thinking you are watching The Late night show. It is amazing - the camera work is excellent the whole idea is perfect the cast is flawless and the storytelling in this movie is amazing. I cannot express the respect I have for movie makers that use so little "blood and gore" yet manage to make a movie like this. This is the magic of good script. The movie is simple and not too complicated to understand though there are some technical terms that require you to have some knowledge to understand what they talk about sometimes. This goes if you are not fluent in English and don't have subtitles in your language.
I would like to see what happened after everything ended and where it took the "host" or how and what he did among tall trees and so much more. Will not write spoilers. This is instant classic. The movie also shows some greed and how it can lead to loosing everything.
This was an excellent movie. Loved every minute of it. Hour and a half went by like it was 30 minutes. Director, camera, cast, dialogues, the whole thing, fantastic. Pure 10 from me. And the styling, the whole retro thing, I mean, come on, perfection.
From (2022)
Not perfect, but still good
The cast is great, but the best of them all is Viktor, who could easily be seen as the Joker, with all due respect to Joaquin Phoenix. Analyzing Scott McCord's performance, you soon notice elements that coincide with a character otherwise perfectly played by Phoenix. The series does have some unnecessary dialogues, and it drags on a bit before anything concrete happens.
Occasionally, there are mystery elements in there that never get their epilogue and are basically pointless. Still a good series, but kudos to Scott McCord for an outstanding performance.
The other actors are also outstanding. Even those who are otherwise quite unknown, they definitely fill out the entire series and contribute to the overall atmosphere. The series is good, but unfortunately far from perfect. In addition to praising the cast, I would also praise the visual effects, masks, etc.
Nope (2022)
Literally ALL positive reviews are a lie
Did people who acted and create this actually get money for final product? It is one of those movies you can not openly criticize because critique would mention things we are forbidden to say in modern days. This movie is a proof what happens when the main thing about movie is not story, acting or CGI, but something that has more to do with politics, who is acting and why etc. This is same crap like that movie parasite that for some weird reason gets high rating. People giving high score to this don't realize they are a reason movies are becoming such a complete and utter garbage. This is boring, lifeless, poorly acted complete waste of (your) time. You will regret watching it, and after you do, give it the rating it deserves, not one that makes you look all sunshine and roses while avoiding the facts and truth. This movie shows how movie makers have no respect for viewers time, but it also shows how high ratings are false-positive because money is priority, not quality. If I could I would press chargers against people who created this crap. You will wait for something to happen, after one 1h 20 min something happens, you think YES, AND ... blank... Omg what a waste of time. Acting doesn't get lower than this, uh, I could rant and rant. People who put crap like this out and literally steal time in life of others should be punished with ban from ever creating movie again. Literally you can skip to last 20 minutes and still it is crap. This could be short-crap film, but it is long-crap film.
In Time (2011)
Soooooo underrated movie
Somehow this movie slipped under my radar. What a fantastic movie, a story that is fresh as ever. Justin Timberlake should act much more, with this amazing lady they proved to be an truly fantastic team. Murphy is great, all cast did an amazing job. This move is terribly underrated to the point it is a pure shame such a gem is under 9 on IMDB. I loved every aspect of the movie, and this cast, this team should do part 2 and try to revisit story again, while keeping the vibe of the original. This movie is so well made, watch it again, give it you TIME if you watched it years ago, I'm 100% positive you too will reward this fantastic thriller with at least 8...or even higher.
Downsizing (2017)
Watch it again
A film that may be a little ahead of its time, even though it is a subject that has been debated for a long time. I think overpopulation is an issue in the cities, but not on a global scale, but what we think is not so important. What is important is that the director tackled the subject in a very interesting way. There are some big and some small pieces missing , but that doesn't mean the movie is bad. This movie is kind of sad. Not a bad movie, not at all. But it would be interesting to see a second part that tackles the beginning of the end that some in this movie are running away from. Anyway, after a few years of delayed viewing, I can say that it is a solid and interesting film, which is also enhanced by some of the actors.
Matt Damon or Christoph Waltz. Especially the latter. A phenomenal actor and a remarkable individual. Hong Chau is cute and the others certainly add their share.
Damsel (2024)
Good movie. Don't always look for depth
It is simple story to understand, and done with some "Game of Throneish" style to it, which is a good thing. Actress who plays Elodie did a great job. Movie has simple story of bitterness, hate, anger, lies and truth, with a positive outcome to it all. A like how director took the story, specially the part with Elodie being victim of a dragon in search for souls to take. I will not write spoilers, and I think you will enjoy this film. Effects are great too and done the right way. Caves, creatures etc. Are also great. My lady and I enjoyed this movie of a warrior girl in search for the truth. We enjoyed this film. It is a dark fairytale, so don't look for errors in it, just enjoy the movie and don't fall for negative reviews. Negative reviewers try to be smart, so they babble you into oblivion. It is a good movie.
Spaceman (2024)
A man being honest with himself - My answer to "Was Hanush real?"
Adam Sandler does a good job in this drama, but you're probably asking yourself "Why the spider"? Well, It is the most common fear among people (Arachnophobia). But do you know what are people even more afraid of? Accepting the truths about themselves and being completely honest with yourself. Now, combine all that and you get answers to everything about this, actually decent movie. That is why the spider crawls out of him in his dreams (subconscious), which is the beginning of his transformation and self-learning, self-knowledge. To realize you are selfish, a coward, and victim-mentality, it takes strength, but most of all "no filters about yourself". Are you a bad person? Can you go that deep into your mind to fight your demons? Just as a spider (at the beginning) so is self-learning. It is ugly and hard until you finally reach the goal - wanting to and eventually changing your wrong ways and also shedding parts of you (selfishness, bitterness, anger, victim mentality). Most people never reach this transformation, but he did. It started as an "ugly" huge spider, one, you later get to love. It is the TRUTH - The truth is ugly at the beginning but eventually, it sets you free, you start to love it, admire it, and learn. The truth about who you are, what, and why you did wrong. It is the ultimate goal and the beginning of a new life to overcome that battle and become fully honest with yourself. IS THE SPIDER REAL? I think not. I think Hanush is not real, it is Adam's (Jakob) projection of his subconscious, guilt, anger, and bitterness, but also all good inside, like love, acceptance, and understanding. That deep need to change what later becomes truth and ultimately the realization of his mistakes. It sets him free to open up and become a selfless, better man. At the same time, he ends battles within, he lets go of guilt, sadness, regret, and bitterness... they are all gone in the nebula, and that is why clear skies open.
Dog Pound (2010)
Violence, hypocrisy and sadness
This world can be a beautiful place, but if your roads lead wrong way it can become hell. But hell is also made by those who act like angels. These guards are pure and utter garbage of people. These are not correction facilities. I always hated that term "correction facility". Realy? CORRECTION? With guards like that, with rooms like that? Correcting what actually? Prison makes a violent man go overboard. The rape scene I couldn't watch. A final uprising shows the true colors of many people behind a uniform. A boy is raped. When he wanted to call his mom, garbage personell completely ignores him. He kills himself. A main protagonist get brutally beaten and leg broken by guards during uprising that happens because one guard kills one other boy. This movie is hard to watch, but it is excellent and realisitc depiction of life behind bars. It is a sad story of kids losing lives, idiot kid raping other kid. But I will be honest and say; whem that bully that stole boots gets messed up, I enjoyed it. I actually see the main protagonist as a lroblematic kid with good heart, as a kid, who took wrong turns without anyone there to help him get back on the right track. In all violence he was actually just, brave and stood tall till the very end. Guards are pure garbage. I'm so mad while writing this. If you are an officer, learn to look kids in their eyes, learn to read between the lines and don"t be complete and utter garbage if a human.
A Man Called Otto (2022)
Otto is our granpa.
Grumpy? No! Hurt? Yes! Deeply. This WAS Otto until he met few angels later in life. Actress playing Marisol is PERFECT! She took this role with such a heart and soul, but every one did actualy. Director, cast, crew... I am 100% sure everyone cryed too. But dear Mr. Hanks, I can not explain how important you are to movie industry, but most of all as a person. As an actor, you give so much life, so much depth to each and every character you played, it is truly amazing. You make us feel so deep emotions it is truly remarkable that one man can give so much to so many. This movie is beautiful. At moments one finds him/her self crying and laughing at the same time. Ending is deeply moving, no one with at least a bit of emotion within can have dry eyes after this movie. It is sad and beautiful. It is a story of loss, but also a story of discovery, a story of true love and real friendship. It is real, it is full of life and also sadness. It is a movie to remember. Thank you all for this amazing exoperience. Pure 10.
Leave the World Behind (2023)
How I understand this great film and ending
How did I understand this ending? At first, I was "shocked" or a bit disappointed at least. But after giving it some thought, the ending became quite simple to me.
Don't try to change the world! You can't. But you can still live in a (sort of) "peace". But how?
Well, the world surely isn't a "happy place", but sometimes we have a chance to make our small "universe", our micro world by enjoying life in small portions of what makes us happy.
The movie leads us exactly to this conclusion. Allow me to elaborate further...
You don't know who the enemy is, you don't know how to fight them, you have nothing to fight with (no weapons, roads blocked ...), but you are at the same time (at the present moment) also at the distance from actual fights, you are away from the battle itself.
Animals say it too... "We don't want to hurt you. We are here, a lot of us". Furthermore, this proves that you will have food if you run out.
I understood this movie in a way, that we are always trying to find a deeper meaning to everything or get an exact answer to every situation. It is what makes us angry, bitter, scared. But we need to learn to accept the reality.
We also look for battles even when we don't have to. Yes, it sounds strange, but it is true. We need to learn to distance ourselves from things. Why do we even bother sometimes?
They had safe homes, they even danced and drank wine, and no one attacked them... Many of us live like this. We are safe in our micro-world, but we go out and look for problems.
And what about son's situation? What is the message there? How did I understand that? I understood it as a message; even away from war and battle, you still need to be careful, you need to take care of yourself so you don't become dependent.
I know I might be terribly wrong about the movie, but this is how I understood it.
Playing with Fire (2019)
C'mon people. Don't take yourself so seriously and low-rate kids' movie.
This is silly movie. It is not ment for adults to rate and judge. All this row ratings are even more silly than movie itself, most of all, they are not fair. So, let's be kids for a moment. Let's say somewhere between 8 and 11. If you allow yourself to see this movie as a kid, you'll see it is pretty fun movie about cool guys becoming gentle, giant protecting princess, main Knight falling in love with a kind queen from other kingdom.
So, long story short, I think you get the point. Movie has some silly jokes, Cena is actually a cool guy with all the cast being cool too. Always love to see Leguizamo. He is one of those actors you can see in houndreds of movies, but you never know his surname. Target audience: kids and adults who don't take themselves to seriously. Have fun.
The Goonies (1985)
10 because ... Yes! I'm 80's kid
Watched it with my lady today. We are both 41 now, and what can I say? It made us both feel fantastic and took us at least 30 years back in time. We were 4 when movie was made. Excellent adventure, one we used to dream about as children. Oh, times have changed. The imagination back then was vivid, live. Different times. I don't want to be the one to say "we had better childhoods", but I'm sure we had less, but it was pure adventure. Life was much more simple, much more precious... bikes, no smartphones, and first kisses... it was all so diffefent. Loved it. Movies are like a time capsule. When we want to go back in time, we just sit back and enjoy the ride. HEEEY YOU GUYS... enjoy the movie that will be amazing forever.
Insidious: The Red Door (2023)
Predictable, but good horror movie
Something new and unseen is not something we should judge this movie on. It is simple, and predictable story with good cast (loved the black girl, her vibe is cool and cute). It follows father and son who can go beyond this world (astral projection) and do or see stuff unseen to us. As they digg deep into their mind, much unfolds, and many old questions and emotional events start making sense, bringing family back together in a fight against dark entities. Son can do even more, since he has a power to affect what happens in the world beyond ours. Oh, and not to forget... when credits roll, there is a fantastic version of 90's song, originally performed by Shakespears sisters (stay with me). Song is also a good choice by producer, since original video has almost same story. A fine halloween movie. Some popcorn, some company and you'll have your evening set up pretty nice. Ending is also good.