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David McK (3649 KP) rated Greenland (2020) in Movies

Mar 3, 2021

Greenland (2020)

2020 | Action, Thriller

7.4

(12 Ratings)

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Gerard Butler vs Comet ... but not what you would think

Well, that was different than I expected.

If you said the words 'Gerard Butler' and 'Comet' to me (or pretty much anyone else) prior to this, I'm sure they would envision some form of action movie, where Butler single-handedly saves the world.

In other words, I was expecting something like 'Armageddon 2.0'. 'Deep Impact 2.0'. 'Geostorm 2.0'.

This is nothing like any of those.

Instead, this is really a family drama, with the Garrity's selected by the US government (via random lottery) to travel to a safe(r) location when parts of the comet start striking Earth - things, however, prove not the be as straightforward as expected when they are denied travel due to their son's diabetic condition.

Personally, I also think it probably would have been better with the more ambiguous ending hinted at in the final act.

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Matthew Krueger (10051 KP) rated Grumpy Old Men (1993) in Movies

Nov 24, 2020

Grumpy Old Men (1993)

1993 | Comedy, Drama

8.0

(3 Ratings)

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Jack Lemmon (1 more)

Walter Matthau

Love To Hate, Hate to Love

Grumpy Old Men- is a classic. It mixes comedy, drama and romanic. Both Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau are excellent in it, a dynamic duo.

The plot: John Gustafson (Jack Lemmon) and Max Goldman (Walter Matthau) are two curmudgeonly neighbors who have been at each other's throats for years. The rivalry of the former friends intensifies when Ariel (Ann-Margret) comes along and provides a love interest for both of them. When Max finds out that John is experiencing family troubles and financial ruin, however, he steps in to help. Their bond is further cemented when John has a health scare and Max makes the ultimate sacrifice for his friend.

This was the sixth film starring both Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau, and their first pairing since 1981's Buddy Buddy.

Its a excellent movie.