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Bostonian916 (449 KP) rated Spenser Confidential (2020) in Movies
Jun 27, 2020
While this movie has taken a critical beating, I don't feel that is justified.
Disregarding the source material, Spenser Confidential is a better than average buddy cop movie. Add to that the enormous number of productions that Netflix is pushing out so quickly and I would put this toward the top of their output. Not THE top, but definitely not close to the bottom.
Disregarding the source material, Spenser Confidential is a better than average buddy cop movie. Add to that the enormous number of productions that Netflix is pushing out so quickly and I would put this toward the top of their output. Not THE top, but definitely not close to the bottom.
Peter G. (247 KP) rated Hot Fuzz (2007) in Movies
Jun 12, 2019
Shaun of the dead set the bar way too high, and although this film is entertaining it falls short in comparison
This buddy cop action movie is very funny in parts but not enough to elicit belly laughs, and the many star appearances seem shoehorned in at times.
Short lived but entertaining fun.
This buddy cop action movie is very funny in parts but not enough to elicit belly laughs, and the many star appearances seem shoehorned in at times.
Short lived but entertaining fun.
Sarah (82 KP) rated Elf (2003) in Movies
Mar 12, 2019
One of my all time favourite Christmas movies. Traditionally watched over the festive period.
The story follows a human who as a baby crawls into Santa's sack and ends up at the North Pole. He (Buddy) grows up with the elves but struggles with the elf jobs due to his size.
Buddy goes on a mission to find his Dad, who doesn't believe this strange man to be his son. Everyone falls in love with Buddy except his Dad, who struggles to accept him or believe his story of the North Pole and Santa, that's until Christmas Eve arrives and Santa is in trouble. Cue Buddy's new found friends to save Christmas.
A full on feel good festive movie, that will become a firm favourite in any household.
The story follows a human who as a baby crawls into Santa's sack and ends up at the North Pole. He (Buddy) grows up with the elves but struggles with the elf jobs due to his size.
Buddy goes on a mission to find his Dad, who doesn't believe this strange man to be his son. Everyone falls in love with Buddy except his Dad, who struggles to accept him or believe his story of the North Pole and Santa, that's until Christmas Eve arrives and Santa is in trouble. Cue Buddy's new found friends to save Christmas.
A full on feel good festive movie, that will become a firm favourite in any household.
David McK (3180 KP) rated The Fate of the Furious (2017) in Movies
Aug 26, 2019
Somebody please tell me, at what point did a movie series about illegal street racing become a large, dumb, action blockbuster?
Because that's what this film is.
Don't get me wrong - I enjoy large, dumb, action block-busters!
Known in the UK as simply Fast and Furious 8, this one sees Dim - for reasons - turning against his former crew, leading to multiple car chases, explosions, fights, gunplay, muscle flexing and good cop/bad cop buddy buddy repartee between several of its core cast - the latter most noticeably between The Rock and Jason Statham, who now have their own spin-off movie - finally culminating in a long (20 minutes?) set piece across the frozen ice as they try to stop a stolen nuclear submarine from escaping to sea.
Because that's what this film is.
Don't get me wrong - I enjoy large, dumb, action block-busters!
Known in the UK as simply Fast and Furious 8, this one sees Dim - for reasons - turning against his former crew, leading to multiple car chases, explosions, fights, gunplay, muscle flexing and good cop/bad cop buddy buddy repartee between several of its core cast - the latter most noticeably between The Rock and Jason Statham, who now have their own spin-off movie - finally culminating in a long (20 minutes?) set piece across the frozen ice as they try to stop a stolen nuclear submarine from escaping to sea.
MsKris1031 (8 KP) rated Rampage (2018) in Movies
Jul 29, 2018
Action Packed but Still Fun
I enjoyed this movie. Watched it with my 9 year and his buddy. We both enjoyed all of the action as well as the humorous parts between Davis and George.
There is some language, but nothing my son and I couldn't handle. Good for enjoying as a family.
There is some language, but nothing my son and I couldn't handle. Good for enjoying as a family.
Jay Chandrasekhar recommended 48 HRS (1982) in Movies (curated)
p3anut (62 KP) rated Sonic the Hedgehog (2020) in Movies
Jan 16, 2022 (Updated Jan 16, 2022)
In a world of bad video game movies this stands out.
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So first off this movie had the basic video game movie flaw of how do we turn a popular game into a live action movie? The overall buddy road trip aspect of this movie was pretty boring. But the comedy and the action is what ultimately saves this movie. This is Jim Carrey in a rare return to form. If there's anyone who could bring eggman to life in a believable way it's him. James Marsdens character is ultimately forgettable (like most.of the human characters) but he does add the heart aspect to this movie and the fact that sonic finally doesn't feel alone. I hope the sequels focus more on world building and less on the live action characters with the exception of Dr robotnic and his Assistant.
Jason Mewes recommended Serenity (2005) in Movies (curated)
Peter G. (247 KP) rated The Heat (2013) in Movies
Sep 4, 2019
Mildly entertaining drivel from the man who bought us Ghostbusters-Answer the call...Should I go on?
The use of profanity is clearly a disguise for poor plot mechanics and although Bullock and McCarthy have good cop buddy chemistry, it's not enough to rescue what is effectively a poor movie with a contrived and very thin plot.
Those with simpler expectation will look past essential pre requisites such as a provocative and engaging storyline and a lack of obnoxious and unbelievable character's and will enjoy this type of movie, otherwise give it a miss
The use of profanity is clearly a disguise for poor plot mechanics and although Bullock and McCarthy have good cop buddy chemistry, it's not enough to rescue what is effectively a poor movie with a contrived and very thin plot.
Those with simpler expectation will look past essential pre requisites such as a provocative and engaging storyline and a lack of obnoxious and unbelievable character's and will enjoy this type of movie, otherwise give it a miss