This movie was wild. I mean it is just crazy. You go into this movie thinking one thing but then it multiplied, divided, and derived into something else that you can not fathom what this movie would be about. This movie was great don't get me wrong but this movie was more confusing than a Christopher Nolan movie. So let's start at the beginning. The movie opens up with a look into the future where one of the main characters meets with a lawyer about some legal trouble. This scene leads you to believe that this movie is going to be an action fantasy movie where the main character played by Kurt Russel navigates a magical Chinatown where he is charged with causing a big ball of green little which destroyed a hoar house. Then you start watching the movie. Instead of focusing on the heroism of Kurt Russel, instead, you focus on his sidekick whose girlfriend is captured by a Chinatown gang which no one messes with. Then instead of what you think is going to be like a buddy comedy turns into a full-out action movie with Kurt Russel being the comedic relief. I mean there are some fight scenes where everyone is fighting using lighting bolts and karate while Kurt Russel is passed out because he shot at a rock. Also, the reason why everyone is fighting is not ever explained. This movie has so many plot holes that it makes the audience just confused. But the entire way the movie is shot and the script makes up for it. Things like the Bigfoot rip-off or what I can only assume Scorpio and Raiden are based on just look so cool and draw the audience in ten times more. I mean the plot is so confusing the movie won't even tell Kurt Russell what is happening. I know I just ranted about the plot but I kind of need to. Now even though all of this probably makes no sense to you unless you have watched the movie it just goes to show how confusing yet great this movie is. It is as if a 6-year-old cousin was given the task to direct a karate movie and this piece of art came out. I mean it is not perfect but it gets the job done when it comes to entertainment. This movie is not meant to be a perfect film but rather the perfect distraction from a hard day. Now I enjoyed this movie, I think though that the reason I enjoyed this movie is not the way John Carpenter wanted me to. I think he thought this movie would be more of a fantasy thriller but turned out to be more of a comedy. I mean there were times when I laughed out loud at something that I thought was supposed to be serious. I think the reason why is because John Carpenter specializes in scary and thriller. When Carpenter made this film I think he wanted a similar vibe but in an action flick. However, the way John Carpenter makes his horror films is through the ambiance of the film like the lighting music, and acting not the script. So when you replace all of that ambiance with a feel-good action film, the movie becomes a lot less scary and a lot more fun. I mean watch Halloween with different music and with happier lighting and you got one hell of a comedy. This makes the film really bad but still really good. One could say this movie is so bad it is good, and I think that somewhat accurately represents this film. I mean my dad has watched this movie 20 times and yet has no clue what is going on. This film is a must-watch not cause it is good but because it is a good time. 7.6/10
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This week I wanted a movie where I did not need to think. The last couple of weeks have been filled with complex films with underlying messages. So this week I watched the live-action Beauty and the Beast. Now, I had never seen this and since Neil and Jacob have been talking about it because of the musical, I just wanted to listen to the soundtrack. So I turned on not expecting anything spectacular. I mean I knew the animation would be better and I just expected a replication of the movie we all know and love. And I was right. The casting for this movie is somewhat perfect. Emma Watson was able to capture the beauty and brilliance of Belle. I think the only problem with casting was that of Ewen Mcgregor playing Lumiere. The animated portrayal and the overall vibe of the character were just off. I mean I think it was alright but the way the character was animated and how the scenes were so elaborate and cool in the animated film was not found in the live action. I think Lumerie as a character makes the film and in the live-action version, he just was not there. I also think that the CGI of the film was ok. I mean it did not capture the film's wonder and amazement that it did when I was little. I mean it was somewhat gross at some points. The maids being bird sweepers was just kind of weird. However, it was ok. I mean I don't want to go into the plot that much because the point of the film was to replicate the wonder of the original with cool effects. However, I did like the points about Belle's mother and how they went more in-depth with Belle's character dynamic to make her more likable. I very much enjoyed it. But overall it will never be the original. More a movie whose purpose was to bring more special effects it was kind of lackluster. Overall mid movie, an amazing soundtrack but this movie did not make it. 5.2/10Wow, this was trippy. I am not just saying that for the plot but just the visuals, the world-building, and the acting. I mean how does someone come up with this stuff but then figure out how to make it a movie? I first want to start and talk about the plot. This plot which people say is confusing was not really. I mean it was complex but I understood it the entire time. I loved especially how Nolan was able to combine his love of sci-fi with complex human values. One idea of sacrificing the whole of civilization to isolation and solitude, I loved. Especially how each of these values corrupts humans. However, the only thing that was a positive factor was love. Every decision that dealt with love was the one that was the most successful and helped society the best. For example, when Anne Hathaway’s character goes to the base of her loved one, it is the one where the world is. When Mathew's naughty character sacrifices his life out of love, his daughter can find a solution to transport humanity. I found the message to be love is the way to navigate space and time. By following love, you can find your true destination. This film also could not have survived without the actors. Everyone in this film was great. I mean I think that Mathew McHaughhey carried but I think one low-key under rated actor was Matt Damon. Damon was the epitome of loneliness and solitude. He was able to show what this would look like and how a human would respond to losing all hope. I also think the actress who played young Murph did such a good job of showing what it is like to be left. I mean her sadness and how she was able to start the character development of Murph I thought was wonderful. I lastly want to talk about how beautiful this film was. I mean from the waves to the ice, to space itself. The whole movie was just breathtaking to look at. I mean even the robots were a refreshing take on something that is usually so simple. The whole look of the film allowed people to connect to the trippiness of the film. I mean the bookcases themselves were just crazy. I mean he was able to capture the idea of infinity through bookcases. I am also sure if you are not aware but Interstellar also was sort of the first major rendering of a black hole. I mean that just goes to show how good, realistic, and beautiful this movie is. Overall, I thought this movie was really good. It does not have any negatives but it is just too much for me at some points. Like I know saying something is too complex is a good thing but it is kind of just a bit overwhelming. I mean it opened my eyes but at the same time made me wont to close them because of how complex it got. Still a great movie but Oppenheimer is better. 8.4/10 I wanted to watch something this week that was a little less thinking. I mean the past few weeks, I have watched movies like Reservoir Dogs, Oppenheimer, and The Boy and the Heron which are all very complex. Searching for a movie that was all action comedy and just an overall feel-good film that was simple, I found The Martian. The Martian itself is a great movie. I mean it has everything that anyone could ask for: adventure, comedy, and sci-fi. I specifically loved Matt Damon. This is one of his best performances. I think this character specifically matched Matt Damon as a person which allowed him just to have fun with the role. I mean he brought the whole character to life. I think his positive attitude and always making a serious situation funny allowed him to survive. This could not have been played by any other actor. I mean Matt Damon brings the boring parts of the movie together. I mean when they explain things from science to botany, he can make it fun. I mean I visibly laughed when the hydrogen burner exploded and his explanation of the event. I also think that it was genius to cast funnier actors in this film. By doing so it makes the film still suspenseful but still enjoyable to watch. Actors like Donald Glover and Michael Pena just make the film that much more interesting. However, Matt Damon still carried his ability to show the willpower it took to survive on Mars and the depression that took place while still being able to be light-hearted. The direction was also great. I have not seen much of Ridley Scott but this movie was great in making sure you believed that you were stranded on Mars. I mean the movie looked beautiful in a subtle way. Unlike Christopher Nolan who likes his movies' beauty to stand out, Ridley Scott is very similar. The way Ridley Scoot also used cameras to show the almost sci-fi nature worked for me. It showed the solitude of Mars and made you feel more like you were there. Overall I loved the movie. I loved how even through isolation and when it seems like you are going to die, you can still get through it. The boy scouting of the film also really connected with me. I mean I was a boy scout and some of the solutions to the problems were outright ridiculous but still something that would work. The idea that through innovation and hope you can conquer anything is something that I kind of needed to hear. So this movie right now is high for me but still nonetheless is probably one of the best movies I have ever seen. 9.0/10 |
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