The Predator - 2/4

There are beats in this that are crass and out of place, there are moments where proven performers are used poorly and to their own detriment as well as that of the film.

But... it's not the pile of shit that it was made out to be. There are some good hard laughs, some glimpses of an interesting story behind the stupidity of this particular plot and the performances are good enough to provide some real entertainment.
The film begins better than it ends, in fact it would be entirely possible to forget the last third of this mere moments after it is over. I'm already struggling to remember how various people came and went...

Overall it is a mediocre installment in a mediocre franchise. Predator 2 is the real highlight for me, so having that in mind you can see why the corny shit in this is more attractive to me than the overlong CGI fighting.
Furthermore Sterling K Brown and Boyd Holbrook deserved a hell of a lot better than what they got here but Boyd helped keep it from losing my interest entirely.

Jacob Tremblay should not have been in this. He has regressed rather badly as an actor and I can't see him making it if he keeps hurting his brand with roles like that.

Ah shit, I forgot to try and guess the sex offender.

Venom - 3/4

This was friggin' hilarious and provides plentiful evidence that Tom Hardy could have many creative outings in comedy films if he truly wanted to.
I hope he does, another string to his impressively strung bow.

The story was fine, the CGI was impressive and it was well paced. A quiet first third then increasing amounts of crazy until the end.
Michelle Williams took me out of it a few times because honestly - it should have been her not Heath in that casket, but whatever. I suppose she has value to the same fuck heads that thought Rene Zellweger was talented. That's her act now, ripping off late 90's Rene Z with that stupid voice and face and... Dargh...

Anyway everything else was solid, it just wasn't groundbreaking or hugely exciting. The thing that kept me involved was Tom Hardy as a man near the edge of a complete breakdown after a career and social free-fall.

It was almost as funny as Thor: Ragnarok minus the appropriate mesh of adventure and awe.

I felt no awe. The awe was missing.

Michelle Williams took my awe.

Avengers, the one with the Robot

It was good but special effects seem outdated

Avengers: Endgame 8.9/10

Anyone who thinks Aquaman was better than Infinity War and Endgame, can go suck a big fat dick.

Avengers Endgame-10/10

It's not a perfect movie. Dealing with time travel is tricky, and inevitably leaves plot holes. How fucking ever, this movie was everything any movie and comic fan could likelyever ask for. The acting is superb. Particularly with Hemsworth, Downey Jr, Rudd and Evans.

There's a scene at the end battle where a beat to shit Cap wills himself up, in the face of defeat no less, and looks to push thru despite being hopeless in winning. It's a shining moment for the character.

Many of these characters get to have awesome moments. But it's the story, the weight of the circumstances involved and the devastating finality for the core members that sets this film apart from any Marvel movie ever.

It's funny, clever, and the set pieces are great. But I cannot say enough about how great it was to see these characters act in such desperation towards a common goal, and see a different version of Thanos that's still so charismatic, just as he was in the previous installment.

Easily, this is the best movie Marvel has ever done for me. It's not a perfect film. But it is a perfect ending for the core they've established. And though there's new threads for Thor to explore, as a whole, this was a perfect sendoff for 11 years of work. Well done, Russo brothers, you magnificent bastards.

Laughed at reading a 10/10 score followed by "It's not a perfect movie"

Isn't that the definition of a perfect rating?

Yeah I think he means "It's not perfect writing... BUT" because he clearly means it deserves 10/10 for enjoyment.

Exactly that. It's not a perfectly written film because there are some holes and even the tone goes up and down. But from a pure storytelling standpoint, payoffs with a decade build and an amazing 3rd act, it's perfect for what wanted to be.

Prob my 2nd fave superhero movie behind the Dark Knight. And I'm bias as fuck towards Batman.

The Intruder - 7/10

Dennis Quaid pretty much ensures this will find a cult audience w/ his very unique performance. There are some scripting issues and Meagan Good's character is essentially a perfect human -- but it's a fun time at the movies.

The Predator (2018)- 2/10

Fucking hot garbage. Predators (2010) wasn't a great movie, but it wasn't terrible. But this shit? This regresses back to the AvP bullshit. It's just a corny, generic, comedy monster movie. Nothing of what made the original so great. It's like they tried to make a marvel movie, but with Predator.



Seriously why the fuck can't anyone make a good Predator movie. We're fucking 1 for 6 over here, god damn it.

In the interest of fairness, if this wasn't predator, it would probably get like a 4/10. It's a dumb, stupid movie, and if that is what you are looking for, you may enjoy it a little more.

But I'm not looking for that in a Predator movie. Even if I was, it's still not very good.

I gave it 2/4 because it was inoffensive generic action fare and it didn't piss me off nearly as much as Predators did. I left the cinema mad after that one.

Legit thought

Avengers: Endgame - 4.5/5

Infinity War is a smidge better. Great film that wraps everything up with a nice bow.

Gone Girl

2nd time watching give it a 8

Dragged Across Concrete 7/10

Wasn't nearly as good as Brawl in Cell Block 99 but was still pretty good. Was kind of slow moving and needed some more action.

This would've been so much fucking better than the shit show we got.

Where did you see it?
Cinema, dvd, VOD?

I have been trying to find out how to access this...

John Wick Chapter 2 8/10

Damn, son. Get some!

All caught up and ready for the third film.

Snowpiercer 6.5/10

Ugh... Don't remind me of that thing

It has a decent cast; I particularly liked Tilda Swinton, and I don't generally gravitate towards her. But, before even the first hour was up, I was checking to see how long was left before it finished.

I did the same thing because I hated it so much. Tilda Swinton was atrocious.

First the Piano now this...

You are my Moriarty

Look how angry it made me just by being so uneven and badly realised.

Hahaha.

I liked Tilda's northern accent; seemed absolutely random.

I definitely got a Terry Gilliam vibe from it; kept thinking of Brazil.

Not going to lie: I think Alison Pill is hot.

Alison Pill is fuggers

Detective Pikachu -- Two Pikas out of Four


Most of the funny parts are in the trailer. It could be a good entry into Noir for kids. I just wish it was funnier and more entertaining. Wasn't crazy about the twist at the end.

I will be rooting for Sonic to beat this 2/4 on Slik's score chart. Sega all the way.

I enjoyed this scene of hers.


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Sarah Paulson: stone-cold hottie.

I will Helluva kick your teeth outta nowhere for having an opinion that's different from mine.

A gay guy would definitely beard up by pretending to find Alison Pill attractive

I tried watching Ironclad, but only got through the first 45 mins or so; so naff.

I bet you'd like Peter Greenaway's films.

Give them a go.

I liked her in Scott Pilgrim

Her face does look like it’s melted a bit since then.

Oh there was another page.

So embarrassed.

Long Shot - 7/10

I agree. Her forehead puts Peyton Manning to shame

It's like her face is too small for her head.

About 20 minutes into Insidious: The Last Key, and it's fucking terrible. Feels like a straight to dvd piece of shit.

Dunno if I'm gonna make it.

It gets worse.

Saying that as a big fan of the Insidious franchise. 4 was a disaster.

Lin Shaye's acting is fucking atrocious in this. Don't remember her being this bad in the other ones.

Yeah screw this.

Gonna read some creepypastas instead.

I've had a look at some of his films on IMDB, and I get the impression that your suggestion is a jibe towards me....:(

There are a couple, though, that I may take a look at.

I like Peter Greenaway. Listen buddy, I may mock your musical tastes but movies are serious business.
Check out "The Cook, The Thief, His Wife And Her Lover", it's pretty intense but it's brilliant.

I will keep an eye out for that film and The Baby of Macon becoming available on Prime Video, and watch those bastards.

There is a film of his about Rembrandt, Nightwatching, currently available on Prime, so I may check that out.

He makes strange films.

I'm occasionally possessed by short term fits of obsession with the Tulse Looper project he created and then sort of abandoned. The footage from the three "films" is just nuts but his name comes up in his other films occasionally.

It's all very mysterious.

Someday I'll get right into it and figure out what he was playing at.

The Fugitive 7/10

Man, this film screams "1990s." Standard fare, but upped a little by Tommy Lee Jones' presence.

Shit, is the 1990s vibe caused by it being released in the 90s?

Not all films have distinct contemporary attributes. I get what he means, if you watch all of the Lethal Weapon films you get a consistently strong nostalgic glimpse through the 87-97 time period. Die Hard movies don't have that same quality despite covering more time because the music and the references don't really reflect anything besides John Mclain's peril. The third one does have some period relative storylines though, the outlandish chemical bomb and the frequent use of phone booths are a classic 90's throwback.
The hacker stuff in the fourth one was so dumb it belongs in the 90's...

They Shall Not Grow Old - 4 out of 5

They should make an alternate history film where a cleaner prevents Alexander Fleming from discovering penicillin by tidying up after him properly.

They could call it "They Shall Not Grow Mould"

The Wife 8/10

A film carried by Glenn Close, though Jonathan Pryce was no slouch either.

A Private War - 4/5

Rosamund Pike should have been in the Oscars race.

She'd never beat Pistorius

The Bookshop 6.5/10

A gentle, Sunday film, filled with subtly unpleasant people, but nothing much happens.

Fast & Furious 8 6/10

Silly.

Vudu has John Wick 1 and 2 in 4k for $10 total with $5 off ticket to 3. Never had seen the first two so it seems like a good deal for the 4k versions.

John Wick - 7/10 I kinda felt like it was just average. Wouldnt have really been excited about seeing a sequel if I had seen it when it came out. Nothing great about the acting, the fight sequences were over the top of course but it didnt feel much beyond guy guys crazy revenge killing spree over murdered dog and stolen car which is flimsy even with him being a top hitman out of the game. But knowing theres a 2nd (and 3rd, and 4th) movie Im a little bit interested in that but its kinda unfair in the review of the original.

Im not really one to say much on this but



I think youre wrong

If her Tinder profile used that picture and then this turned up:

I would be furious.

Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile-6/10

Number one, that movie title is a poor choice. Secondly, you watch the movie from a spectator/the girlfriend's pov, which really kills the flow of the movie. Zac Efron is really good as Bundy, being a charming, charismatic, likeable guy in the same vein Bundy was described and came off in interviews.

However, because we get the movie from a 3rd person's pov who is watching everything from afar, the whole film comes off as more of an overview and feelslike we're watching a collection of newspaper clippings rather than a docudrama.

Had they made Ted the main character and focused on his narrative, I think the film would've been far more gripping and better executed. The Ted Bundy tapes doc on Netflix us far better because it's actually about Bundy.

What about this?(NSFW)

42-6/10

Meh. Harrison Ford as Branch Rickey was good, even tho he came off like a caricature. It was essentially a puff peace on Robinson's first 2 years. His internal and emotional struggle wasn't delved into much. His impact on society and US culture was barely if at all mentioned. And while there some good moments all around, this didn't feel like the kind of movie someone as important to society as Robinson was deserved.

Trying to get through "Synecdoche, New York" and it is tough going...

This is probably the most pretentious film I have ever seen. I don't mind grand standing when it comes to something but this is just that old trick of putting one mirror facing towards another one and seeing infinity so far.

I hope it pulls together in the next half hour or it's going in the pile of films which I keep as a reminder never to trust reviews.

Synecdoche sort of reminds me of "Filth" the film from a few years back... intelligent but cluttered and unappealing with some of the strongest performances ever seen in a disappointing film.

Nope... there's no saving it.

Charlie Kaufman must worry about death a lot. I do, so I think I'm going to stop watching his films.

John Wick 3- 10/10

Easily the best movie of the series. Action scenes were great. There were some moments that were done that you could see as a reference to the Matrix movies. Very well done movie.

John Wick 2 8/10 better than the first although apparently there's no need for storyline although the ending set up 3 absolutely perfect and I'm hoping to see it Monday after I get needles jammed in my arm all morning

Pokemon: Detective Pikachu-6/10

Fun premise. Has a couple of nice emotional beats. The Pokemon are fun to see in a live action movie. The villain is whatever and twist is seen a mile away. But it was a decently fun and enjoyable ride. I'm sure the kids will love it.

Mule: 6/10

Perfectly fine film. No major critique. Film was just flat. Eastwood rarely misses as a director but this film just didn't resonate.

Picked up some films today:

Tokyo Gore Police
Yakuza Apocalypse
Visitor Q
Sympathy For Mr. Vengeance

I like Takashi Mike, the dude is nuts.

Unfortunately I spent a long time trying to find Mob Psycho 100 but I reckon I might as well order it online.

Pretty sure I saw that Mr Vengeance one....

It's by Park Chan-Wook the director of Oldboy, part of the Vengeance trilogy. I tried to find Mrs Vengeance but it wasn't in.
Still, a good find.

fuck japs

their movies are confusing cause they all look the same

pretty sure i've sen you in one, Lock Jaw.

Pretty sure the vengeance trilogy is Korean.

still - SAME

All of the South Korean films I have seen are emotionally exhausting, psychologically troubling and/or incredibly stylish and violent in a more unnerving and impressive way than almost any other type of film.

I'll bet despite the basic title, "Mr. Vengeance" is actually way more shocking than "Tokyo Gore Police", "Yakuza Apocalypse" and "Visitor Q" and the last two are by Takashi Mike, the dude responsible for "Ichi The Killer".

South Korean films man... You just can't go wrong.

Other than Oldboy, I think the only other South Korean film I have seen was, R-Point. It was a tad bonkers from what I remember.

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John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum - 8/10

I did not have sympathy for Mr. Vengeance.
This was a great story told with some jarring tonal shifts that spread from scene to scene.

Always play a film like this dead straight unless the emotional shifts are staged and paced in a way that builds as well as enthrals... in many ways the filming style of this was too accurate a representation of real life behaviour. Every main character seemed atypical of what I expected and the intrusion of inappropriate or undermining behaviours in or around important scenes irritated me more than once.

There is a weight of realism to it, the twists and turns are surprising but the performances were slightly too angering to be enjoyable. Aside from that everybody in it is making dreadful decisions with increasing regularity but in a way that deflates rather than fascinates.

It's effective, it makes sense and I invest heavily in storylines that homage how (almost)unbelievably screwed up things can become but in the end I think it broke too far from character convention, at least in terms of keeping anybody likeable enough to follow for two hours.

In short - Clusterfuck. But a well made one that was obviously intended to be exactly as it is and I can respect that, it just didn't do much for me.

Sympathy For Mr. Vengeance - 2.5/4

Mr. Vengeance is the weakest of the trilogy in my opinion. Oldboy being the best.

Agreed on South Korean movies as a whole. I always enjoy them.

From what I’ve read, John Wick comes from Keanu Reeves’ appreciation of Korean action flicks.

WarGames - 7/10

Booksmart - 8/10

John Wick: Parabellum 8/10

You want plenty of killings? You've got it!

Photograph - 7/10

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Black PAnther - 8/10

Took me like 4,5 hours to watch the damn thing, cause I kept confusing THEM PEOPLE.

Baby Driver 7.5/10

John Wick Chapter 3: Parabellum - 4.5/5

What a ride!

Aladdin (2019) - 6.5/10

Pretty average, and a lot of the themes/messages/points of the movie seem to "get lost" and "rushed through". The braud who plays Jasmine is smoking hot and looks pretty much exactly like Sarah Michelle Gellar, so that brought the movie up a bit. She was also the only singer who was any good. (They added some female-empowerment song)

MA - 7/10

MA is fun and crazy (it's crazier than it looks). Octavia Spencer plays a good villain. I don't have any complaints at all, it was a really fun horror movie.

One Hour Photo 6.5/10

Besides a pretty good straight performance from Robin Williams, it felt more like a glorified tv movie than anything else.

I would have preferred staring at a photo for an hour

Saw Visitor Q years ago. Just thought "WTF?!?" through the whole thing.

Godzilla: King of the Monsters-6/10

This'll be lengthy so fair warning.

My initial feeling leaving the theatre was disappointment. It is not a bad movie, but it's certainly not a good one. It does feel like a step back from the previous installment. Where the last one was a self contained story that followed a less is more approach, built to its climax and gave a definitive ending that could be built off of, this movie is the contrary, feeling very much like it's trying to set up a universe and rushing thru things because it's sequel is coming out soon.

The criticism that the story itself is dumb and the human characters are bland is valid. The cast tries their damndest, but the material is so clunky and, at times, illogical, that it makes what they're doing insufferable and boring. The motives for releasing the Titans is absurd. While you don't need Oscar worthy material here, it has to at least make sense. That's not present here. It felt like the film needed to find a reason to have all these monsters running around, so it came up with the easiest, ham fisted way it could to get it outta the way.

There's multiple scenes throughout that are strictly exposition, and it gets pretty old fairly quickly. You're getting what feels like power points during a lot of the movie. In contrast to the first one, which gave you some hints of Godzilla's origin and why he exists, this one hammers home everything it can to make sure you know there's a lot of monsters and that they used to rule the world and Godzilla used to fight some of them and etc etc.

The kaiju fights are fun. But they go a little overboard. There's no build up to anything. They just give you the main event right to start, as opposed to building and teasing. And without giving away spoilers, they blew their fucking load on Godzilla. I'm not talking about using him in action sequences, because he's really only in 3 and the final one is rightfully the longest. I'm talking about what they have him capable of doing. It's ridiculous, and after seeing it, my thought was "no way the Kong from Skull Island has any shot".

The other issue I had is there are just too many damn monsters. Most of them being useless in the context of the movie. Godzilla and co aren't as special when you know there's another 20 or so out there. And when they're not adding anything to the movie, it begs the question why they are there in the first place.


There are some cool moments. Godzilla gets most of them. Mothra has her own as well. And the sound design is spectacular.

One thing they continued from the first one that I really liked was the angles they shot the monsters from. You did get some standard shots and there's a scene during the Godzilla/Ghidora main event that is throwback to original. But a lot of the time you see the monsters fighting from the humans pov and I thought that really helps sell just how massive these animals are.

They also kept the pace at which the monsters move similar to the first. These things aren't flying around at breakneck speeds. I mean, they are in the context of the movie, but they look big, slow and lumbering. Which is something I liked from the first one and was happy to see they kept that approach.

All in all, it was just ok. I like the previous one better, and I feel like this was just too much packed into one movie. I hope the next one is better.