This film has such a simple plot. This movie warrants a simple review because there isn't anything to critique it on. It is a passable film, but so simple.
My Grade: C
Wednesday, October 22, 2014
Tuesday, October 7, 2014
The Equalizer
Plot: A man tries to help the good side of society, while taking on a evil mafia gang.
This was one of my most anticipated releases of the year. It is directed by one of my favorite action movie directors: Antoine Fuqua, who directed Shooter and Olympus Has Fallen. Denzel Washington is one of my most reliable actors working today.
THIS MOVIE IS AWESOME:
Every single scene of this film has a goal. No shot is wasted on"meaningless plot exposition" mess. It is filmed with a tone of technical suspense. The action is my favorite part of this film. The action sequences are some of the most brutal, hard hitting scenes all year. This film definitely earns it's R rating, as well as a grade of:
A
Here is a clip:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KrXCDPxCmwE
This was one of my most anticipated releases of the year. It is directed by one of my favorite action movie directors: Antoine Fuqua, who directed Shooter and Olympus Has Fallen. Denzel Washington is one of my most reliable actors working today.
THIS MOVIE IS AWESOME:
Every single scene of this film has a goal. No shot is wasted on"meaningless plot exposition" mess. It is filmed with a tone of technical suspense. The action is my favorite part of this film. The action sequences are some of the most brutal, hard hitting scenes all year. This film definitely earns it's R rating, as well as a grade of:
A
Here is a clip:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KrXCDPxCmwE
Thursday, September 18, 2014
Barco Escape: The Maze Runner
I work at Cinemark, and had the chance to see Cinemark's new Barco Escape. Escape is a new panoramic experience. It is three screens instead of one. The first movie in this format is Maze Runner, which is officially released on Friday.
This is awesome. There were 2 scenes using this great new technology, and they were my favorite parts of the movie. Barco is worth your time.
As far as the movie: one of the coolest movies I have seen in a while. Ever since Guardians we have gotten mostly average films, but that is not the case.,
Total Score: A
This is awesome. There were 2 scenes using this great new technology, and they were my favorite parts of the movie. Barco is worth your time.
As far as the movie: one of the coolest movies I have seen in a while. Ever since Guardians we have gotten mostly average films, but that is not the case.,
Total Score: A
Thursday, September 4, 2014
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Plot: A reporter stumbles across four mutant turtles, who bond together to fight against The Foot Clan.
This film is not one of the highlights of this year. However, certain elements worked: the jokes hit and this seems that a movie that every one enjoyed making. There isn't much to say here, the plot progresses in a very generic way, so that hinders a more analyzed opinion.
My Grade:
C+
Want The Turtles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98nq5iVc1Uo
This film is not one of the highlights of this year. However, certain elements worked: the jokes hit and this seems that a movie that every one enjoyed making. There isn't much to say here, the plot progresses in a very generic way, so that hinders a more analyzed opinion.
My Grade:
C+
Want The Turtles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98nq5iVc1Uo
Thursday, August 28, 2014
Sin City: A Dame To Kill For
Plot: Various stories tell about life in Sin City.
I really liked this movie. I had recently watched 2005's Sin City and was impressed by the visual flare that the movie provided. This time, we are still getting that flare and style, but this time it feels like we are getting more. The format is the same: The movie is composed into individual character based stories. This movie really needs more people to go see it. It doesn't have a huge market, but it is easily one of the most fun movies of the year.
And yes, it is better than the original!
Grade: B
Want a trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DxdoaETi7q4
I really liked this movie. I had recently watched 2005's Sin City and was impressed by the visual flare that the movie provided. This time, we are still getting that flare and style, but this time it feels like we are getting more. The format is the same: The movie is composed into individual character based stories. This movie really needs more people to go see it. It doesn't have a huge market, but it is easily one of the most fun movies of the year.
And yes, it is better than the original!
Grade: B
Want a trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DxdoaETi7q4
Wednesday, August 20, 2014
Let's Be Cops
Plot: 2 friends are stuck in the pursuit of their dreams, so they decide to dress like cops.
This movie has a very simple plot: Act Like Cops. This can be done well: as seen in Ted and A Million Ways To Die In The West. Here: it provides for a very formula driven movie. This movie was low budget. Why? Because the plot has so many cliches. You know exactly where each action will be taken to advance the movie. In a film like this: You need steady laughs to compensate for your generic ideas. This has attempts of laughter given by the two best components of the movie: The 2 leads: Jake Johnson and Damon Wayons Jr.. They try to make us laugh time after time, but the script gives them a bland formula, with no freedom to create something awesome.
How I define this film is a generic run of the mill dime a dozen comedy. There is nothing unique about this idea given to us in this movie.
This is the 2nd time back-to-back that I have felt this way.
Expendables 3: (Generic- Average)
Let's Be Cops: ( Generic and Bland)
This movie is watchable, it just doesn't have any stand out moments that are unique.
Grade:
C
Want some Cops action: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UKIAZjs__Xc
This movie has a very simple plot: Act Like Cops. This can be done well: as seen in Ted and A Million Ways To Die In The West. Here: it provides for a very formula driven movie. This movie was low budget. Why? Because the plot has so many cliches. You know exactly where each action will be taken to advance the movie. In a film like this: You need steady laughs to compensate for your generic ideas. This has attempts of laughter given by the two best components of the movie: The 2 leads: Jake Johnson and Damon Wayons Jr.. They try to make us laugh time after time, but the script gives them a bland formula, with no freedom to create something awesome.
How I define this film is a generic run of the mill dime a dozen comedy. There is nothing unique about this idea given to us in this movie.
This is the 2nd time back-to-back that I have felt this way.
Expendables 3: (Generic- Average)
Let's Be Cops: ( Generic and Bland)
This movie is watchable, it just doesn't have any stand out moments that are unique.
Grade:
C
Want some Cops action: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UKIAZjs__Xc
Friday, August 15, 2014
The Expendables 3
Plot: The Expendables fight to stop Barney's old teammate.
This movie is one of the hardest movies of the year to review.... I loved the first two and really really wanted to have the same fun entertaining experience with this new entry in the series. The Expendables 3 is good, but in a very uneventful way.
Unlike the first 2, this movie is rated PG-13, and while this was not a huge problem for me, it did make for fast cuts placed in the movie.
You had whatever cool action shot start and then end, with no middle. The filmmakers stretched 5 shots into 10, and I would have preferred to have seen one fluid motion of action as opposed to several quick flashes of action.
New Additions are great:
Wesley Snipes was one of the best characters in the movie, he finally is given a character to play.
Antonio Banderas adds great humor,
AND THEN WE GET THE BIGGEST PROBLEM IN THE FILM
MEL GIBSON AS THE VILLAIN!!!!
We hear that Gibson was a former teammate of Barney. We see Stallone's reasons for going after this guy. They hate each other, so we have our conflict.
My problem with this is that we don't understand Gibson's point. He is a weapons dealer, who happens to hate Barney. Why does he want weapons? What is his goal? All we know is that he wants to get revenge on Barney.
This movie is good, yet uneventful, it is a film that you can say. "Ok, I saw it" Not "That was awesome."
Grade: C+
Want a trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4xD0junWlFc
This movie is one of the hardest movies of the year to review.... I loved the first two and really really wanted to have the same fun entertaining experience with this new entry in the series. The Expendables 3 is good, but in a very uneventful way.
Unlike the first 2, this movie is rated PG-13, and while this was not a huge problem for me, it did make for fast cuts placed in the movie.
You had whatever cool action shot start and then end, with no middle. The filmmakers stretched 5 shots into 10, and I would have preferred to have seen one fluid motion of action as opposed to several quick flashes of action.
New Additions are great:
Wesley Snipes was one of the best characters in the movie, he finally is given a character to play.
Antonio Banderas adds great humor,
AND THEN WE GET THE BIGGEST PROBLEM IN THE FILM
MEL GIBSON AS THE VILLAIN!!!!
We hear that Gibson was a former teammate of Barney. We see Stallone's reasons for going after this guy. They hate each other, so we have our conflict.
My problem with this is that we don't understand Gibson's point. He is a weapons dealer, who happens to hate Barney. Why does he want weapons? What is his goal? All we know is that he wants to get revenge on Barney.
This movie is good, yet uneventful, it is a film that you can say. "Ok, I saw it" Not "That was awesome."
Grade: C+
Want a trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4xD0junWlFc
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