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Awix (3310 KP) rated The Call Of The Wild (2020) in Movies
Feb 25, 2020
Rather too big-budget Jack London adaptation is long on CGI and short on grit, but remains engaging and dignified entertainment. Pampered house dog Buck is abducted from his California home and packed off to Alaska during the gold rush, slowly getting in touch with his wild side. Harrison Ford plays the main human part - there was something oddly familiar about seeing the star team up with a huge, hairy, almost totally non-verbal partner and then I remembered the Russian word for dog is sowbacca and it all made a bit more sense.
The harder edges of London's book have been sanded down considerably, and this does verge on the sentimental and cutesy in places - for one ghastly moment I thought the dogs were going to start talking to each other - and the fact it's made with a CGI dog (Terry Notary has been mo-capped) will probably put some people off. But it's solid, likeable stuff, lifted considerably by performances from Ford and Omar Sy. I still think it was madness to spend over $120 million on a film which will probably struggle to find an audience, but it has a definite charm to it.
The harder edges of London's book have been sanded down considerably, and this does verge on the sentimental and cutesy in places - for one ghastly moment I thought the dogs were going to start talking to each other - and the fact it's made with a CGI dog (Terry Notary has been mo-capped) will probably put some people off. But it's solid, likeable stuff, lifted considerably by performances from Ford and Omar Sy. I still think it was madness to spend over $120 million on a film which will probably struggle to find an audience, but it has a definite charm to it.
LeftSideCut (3776 KP) rated Species (1995) in Movies
Sep 18, 2020
Ahh Species. A film I loved to watch when I was a young teen for...research purposes...
It's a bit rubbish really though isn't it? Watching it again now, it's pretty much a bunch of characters talking their way through a manhunt, strung together by regular moments of nudity.
It's suitably corny, boasts some terrible CGI (effects that may have been good back in the 90s, I honestly don't really remember) but in spite of all this, it's still pretty entertaining.
It's cast boasts the likes of Ben Kingsley, Alfred Molina, Marg Helgenberger, Forest Whitaker, Michael Madsen, even a young Michelle Williams...it's pretty stacked. Natasha Henstridge of course plays the creature, and gives the role a sense of empowerment rather than exploitation.
The rubber suit aesthetic of the alien is pretty awesome (in the parts where it's not haunting CGI) and it has a pretty decent music score.
I fully see why a lot of people consider Species to be trashy, but honestly, it's a fun slice of 90s (as fuck) sci-fi horror. Enjoy it for what it is and just pretend the sequels don't exist.
It's a bit rubbish really though isn't it? Watching it again now, it's pretty much a bunch of characters talking their way through a manhunt, strung together by regular moments of nudity.
It's suitably corny, boasts some terrible CGI (effects that may have been good back in the 90s, I honestly don't really remember) but in spite of all this, it's still pretty entertaining.
It's cast boasts the likes of Ben Kingsley, Alfred Molina, Marg Helgenberger, Forest Whitaker, Michael Madsen, even a young Michelle Williams...it's pretty stacked. Natasha Henstridge of course plays the creature, and gives the role a sense of empowerment rather than exploitation.
The rubber suit aesthetic of the alien is pretty awesome (in the parts where it's not haunting CGI) and it has a pretty decent music score.
I fully see why a lot of people consider Species to be trashy, but honestly, it's a fun slice of 90s (as fuck) sci-fi horror. Enjoy it for what it is and just pretend the sequels don't exist.
Otway93 (580 KP) rated Resident evil in TV
Jul 17, 2022
Fits with current canon (2 more)
Lead cast
Story
CGI (1 more)
Minor Characters
Expectations far exceeded!
I won't lie when I went into this series with very low expectations. Reading up on it beforehand it sounded like a dreadful idea, didn't fit with any current canon, and gave the impression it was going to be yet another reboot. How wrong I was!
The first thing you must know is that it is not a reboot, but is a new entry in the video game universe, taking place after Resident Evil: Village.
The lead cast all perform their parts perfectly, and if you're a real Resident Evil fan, the story will blow your mind.
The only things that really let it down are the quality of CGI, which I can say without any exaggeration, at points share the same quality with Sharknado.
The other thing that lets the show down is the acting for most minor characters. As I said, the lead cast were for the most part excellent, but at many points the terrible acting of a minor character will detract from an entire scene.
Overall though, a wonderfully pleasant surprise!
Enjoy!
The first thing you must know is that it is not a reboot, but is a new entry in the video game universe, taking place after Resident Evil: Village.
The lead cast all perform their parts perfectly, and if you're a real Resident Evil fan, the story will blow your mind.
The only things that really let it down are the quality of CGI, which I can say without any exaggeration, at points share the same quality with Sharknado.
The other thing that lets the show down is the acting for most minor characters. As I said, the lead cast were for the most part excellent, but at many points the terrible acting of a minor character will detract from an entire scene.
Overall though, a wonderfully pleasant surprise!
Enjoy!
Dean (6927 KP) rated Dog Soldiers (2002) in Movies
Sep 30, 2017
One of the best Werewolf films!
One of the best horrors I have seen in recent years. A low budget UK film but it is bloody and tense as well. A group of soldiers are on a training mission in the Scottish Highlands when they encounter a pack of werewolves. The werewolves look great, largely due to the design and costumes rather than Cgi use. If you love Horror films this is one of the best Werewolf films around.
Dean (6927 KP) rated The Matrix (1999) in Movies
May 1, 2017
Ground breaking Sfx (3 more)
Cool costumes
Great cast
Fight choreography
I'll show you how deep the Rabbit hole goes
I saw this in the cinema and was blown away. The Sfx from the Cgi, green screen and other techniques used raised the bar by a mile. Add to that the outfits, fight scenes and use of Asian cinema wire rigs, the camera angles, cinematography, the Music and a brilliant story. Make this one very cool slick film and treated us to something totally new. Currently my favourite of all time!
Sarah (7800 KP) rated Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales (2017) in Movies
Jul 26, 2017
They should've stopped after the 1st one
Okay for starters, isn't this called Salazar's Revenge?
Anyway they really need to stop making these films. The first one was fantastic, but they've gradually gone worse since then and this 5th film is really scraping the bottom of the barrel. It's ridiculously over the top even for Jack Sparrow, completely unfunny and mostly nonsense. I really didn't understand what was going on with the over the top CGI either with Salazar and his pirates, it looked awful.
I really hope this is the last one...
Anyway they really need to stop making these films. The first one was fantastic, but they've gradually gone worse since then and this 5th film is really scraping the bottom of the barrel. It's ridiculously over the top even for Jack Sparrow, completely unfunny and mostly nonsense. I really didn't understand what was going on with the over the top CGI either with Salazar and his pirates, it looked awful.
I really hope this is the last one...
Dean (6927 KP) rated Underworld: Blood Wars (2017) in Movies
Aug 26, 2017
Cgi again is poor quality in places (1 more)
Not that different to the last 2 films
Another cash in
I was excited to hear about another Underworld film. The first was great but they have gone rapidly down hill ever since. This is slightly better than the last outing and carries on shortly after where the last one ended. However it's been basically the same story for the last few films now. Unless they can come up with something fresh it might be time to put a stake through the heart of this franchise.
Andy K (10823 KP) rated The Predator (2018) in Movies
Feb 2, 2019
Predator meets Sharknado!
Can't say much about this piece of sh*t!.
Gone are the interesting characters, good action scenes and anything that's makes any sort of sense. Instead we get a horribly acted, written and edited piece of garbage.
The CGI was bad and overly bloody and disgusting for no real reason. It honestly felt like a was watching one of those Shark vs. Mega Octopus SyFy movies. I can't believe this was allowed to be completed and released as is.
One of the worst movies of all time!
Gone are the interesting characters, good action scenes and anything that's makes any sort of sense. Instead we get a horribly acted, written and edited piece of garbage.
The CGI was bad and overly bloody and disgusting for no real reason. It honestly felt like a was watching one of those Shark vs. Mega Octopus SyFy movies. I can't believe this was allowed to be completed and released as is.
One of the worst movies of all time!
April Crockett (2 KP) rated Skyscraper (2018) in Movies
Apr 19, 2019
Again, The Rock brought it home...
Love any movies with a strong Male lead as long as they also have a strong female that makes them remember they have a soft side too. Seeing the lengths a father and husband would go to save his family despite any limitations was wonderful. Just enough action/drama ratio so ladies will enjoy and men will not get bored.
MasterSolace (19 KP) rated Pokémon: Detective Pikachu (2019) in Movies
May 12, 2019
Story is solid (4 more)
CGI is on point
Ryan Reynolds
Very... Twisty
You WILL laugh
You wanna be the VERY best?
Best video game movie I've had the privilege of seeing. Establishes its own story and universe while hinting at being associated with the animated movies. Only issue I had was in a few scenes, it felt like Justice Smith didn't know how to FEEL properly. Sounds weird, but you will see what I mean.
Fan of Pokemon? Go see it. Not a fan? Take your kids to go see it.
Fan of Pokemon? Go see it. Not a fan? Take your kids to go see it.