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In recent years some of the most innovative European and American directors have made films that...
CassidyTristyn (189 KP) rated Step Sisters (2018) in Movies
Aug 8, 2018
Netflix Original
I have seen very good movies on Netflix and I have seen very bad movies on Netflix. This one lands somewhere in between. The overall plotline of the movie was good to me. A girl from one sorority is charged with helping another flailing sorority by teaching them how to "step" as they call it, and clear up their name. If the girl succeeds in helping them she gets a recommendation to Harvard Law. However, along the way she faces many difficulties, obstacles, and choices that help her come to realize that maybe she isn't living the life she wants afterall. This movie uses college situations and sorority ideals to delve into societal and racial issues that we see in the world today. At some points the arguments got kind of hazy and confusing, but overall the message remained clear. Putting aside racial boundaries and focusing on strengthening each other can form a bond between the most unlikely people. Sure this theme is a little played out, but nonetheless I enjoyed the movie. The music was a great addition and the cast performed very well. The overall comedic factor was great as well. Not the best of movies, but definitely worth the watch if you are interested. *If racial issues and arguments offend you i would be cautious while watching this movie. While it is not a serious movie at all, i do feel that stereotypes were made and used throughout that might trigger some people. While i do not support such stereotypes, I do feel like this movie was still an alright movie that some people may enjoy watching.
The Marinated Meeple (1853 KP) rated Transformers (2007) in Movies
Mar 27, 2018
The Acting or lack thereof (4 more)
Megan Fox
Shia LaBouf
The Directing is terrible,
Unintelligible action.
The technology of the animation is purely what keeps this at a 2. Everything else is atrocious.
If you took a bad MTV music video and made a fight sequence where you didn't know who was who, this is the movie attached to it. And then they made more of this garbage. I'm just really glad michael bay made these movies instead of destroying other great Intellectual properties.
Dork_knight74 (881 KP) rated A Simple Favor (2018) in Movies
Jan 19, 2019
Not bad
This one came up on a list of if thrillers to watch so I checked it out. It actually surprised me. The description doesn't do it justice. Started out a little slow but it took some turns and twists that weren't expected. Great story all around with very good performance by Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick(both good actresses). The cinematography was well done, too. If you're into mystery/thrillers with a touch of comedy thrown in, you'll enjoy this movie. Worth a watch!
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Dork_knight74 (881 KP) rated You Should Have Left (2020) in Movies
Jun 24, 2020
Not bad
This movie turned out better than I thought it would. Kevin Bacon is a decent actor and overall the acting was good in this one. The cinematography was well done. The story, while slightly predictable, had a few good little twists and turns. Nothing gory or that scary about this one. It had a couple of jump scares, but mostly this was a more cerebral tale. If you're into "lost souls" types of horror films, you'll enjoy this one. Worth a watch.
Russ Troutt (291 KP) rated Rocketman (2019) in Movies
Jun 28, 2019
Rocketman was good. Wasn't what I was expecting, but not in a bad way. If you're expecting a Bohemian Rhapsody type of movie, you should know it's not. It was shot more in the style of Across the Universe, which is one of my favorite musical movies. They did a great job of incorporating his songs to associate to different parts of his life and helping in telling his story. If you're a fan of Elton John and musicals, then I think you'll enjoy it.
Kevin Phillipson (10072 KP) rated A Shot in the Dark (1964) in Movies
Aug 27, 2019
Peter sellers (4 more)
Herbert Lom
Burt kwork
Elke somner
Henry Mancini music
Been watching on Netflix as a follow up to the pink panther but not a sequel it's not bad a movie Peter is excellent as clouseau this time investigating a murder in usual bumbing style. Plus the introductions of Herbert Lom and Burt kwork who would later both appear in the pink panther sequels. Also Henry Mancini theme is up there with the pink panther theme overall good film Shane no pink panther
David McK (3557 KP) rated Ready Player One (2018) in Movies
Jan 19, 2019 (Updated Dec 27, 2022)
Spielberg's adaptation of the Ernest Clone book of the same name, and it is an ADAPTATION: that is, takes the same premise and the same basic outline but switches things around where needed.
That's because they're two different things: cinema is a visual medium, whereas a book is in your imagination (and so will never please everyone, as we all imagine things differently).
I did find myself losing attention a couple of times throughout, but all in all this wasn't a bad movie.
That's because they're two different things: cinema is a visual medium, whereas a book is in your imagination (and so will never please everyone, as we all imagine things differently).
I did find myself losing attention a couple of times throughout, but all in all this wasn't a bad movie.