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Heathere' (25 KP) rated The Fox and the Hound (1981) in Movies
Mar 21, 2018
If you've never seen this movie, do it now
Contains spoilers, click to show
This is one of my favorite Disney movies and I still remember watching it in the theater when I was 7 or 8 years old. I cried then and cry every time I watch it. Tod is a fox who was orphaned and raised by Widow Tweed. Amos Slade is Widow Tweed's neighbor and owner of Copper, a hound dog. Tod and Copper meet up and become fast friends, unaware that they are meant to be enemies. There is great music, a great story and a wonderful message about friendship. Best of all, it doesn't focus on beautiful princesses looking for a hero.
Awix (3310 KP) rated Them! (1954) in Movies
Feb 19, 2018 (Updated Feb 19, 2018)
Granddaddy of atomic bug movies works incredibly hard to stay credible as a drama; mostly succeeds. Government agents discover giant mutant ants on the rampage; can they contain the threat and keep the secret until the ants can be destroyed? Not quite documentary-style realism, but close enough; hard edged, takes itself impressively seriously.
Notable for featuring some relatively famous faces early in their careers - also for its use of full-scale ant puppets rather than animation or trick photography. Atom-fear angle is underplayed for the most part; this still stands up well as an SF thriller. The climax, with machine guns and flamethrowers battling snapping mandibles and exoskeletal monsters in the sewers under Los Angeles, was surely an influence on Aliens.
Notable for featuring some relatively famous faces early in their careers - also for its use of full-scale ant puppets rather than animation or trick photography. Atom-fear angle is underplayed for the most part; this still stands up well as an SF thriller. The climax, with machine guns and flamethrowers battling snapping mandibles and exoskeletal monsters in the sewers under Los Angeles, was surely an influence on Aliens.
Awix (3310 KP) rated Vertigo (1958) in Movies
Feb 23, 2018
Mesmerising, deeply unconventional thriller about obsession and identity; confused people back in 1958 but is now regularly cited as one of the best movies ever made (possibly with good reason). Cop (Stewart) is obliged to retire due to fear of heights; gets another gig as guardian angel over a troubled young woman (Novak), finds himself falling for her.
The thing about Vertigo is that not very much seems to be happening the first time you watch it, certainly compared to a movie like North by Northwest. But in terms of the structure of the script, which is constantly looping back, foreshadowing, and echoing itself, everything is going on. Great, brave performances from the leads; not afraid to go into some very dark places; technically brilliant (of course).
The thing about Vertigo is that not very much seems to be happening the first time you watch it, certainly compared to a movie like North by Northwest. But in terms of the structure of the script, which is constantly looping back, foreshadowing, and echoing itself, everything is going on. Great, brave performances from the leads; not afraid to go into some very dark places; technically brilliant (of course).
Awix (3310 KP) rated Thor: Ragnarok (2017) in Movies
Feb 12, 2018
Asgardians of the Galaxy, Vol 2.5
Marvel attempts to fix some of the flaws in Norse mythology, by including a few more spaceships and the Hulk, and also its own series of Thor films, by basically doing another Guardians of the Galaxy-style knockabout comedy. Obviously the former is less controversial than the latter.
Boisterous entertainment, of course; technically extremely accomplished and often very funny indeed. My only issue was that this was the third Marvel Studios movie in a row to basically be played for laughs, and something with a slightly more adventurous tone would have been welcome. But it manages the trick of actually making one excited about seeing more movies with Thor as the main character, so I guess that counts as mission accomplished.
Boisterous entertainment, of course; technically extremely accomplished and often very funny indeed. My only issue was that this was the third Marvel Studios movie in a row to basically be played for laughs, and something with a slightly more adventurous tone would have been welcome. But it manages the trick of actually making one excited about seeing more movies with Thor as the main character, so I guess that counts as mission accomplished.
Andy K (10821 KP) rated Murder on the Orient Express (2017) in Movies
May 28, 2018
Bad mustache, decent movie
The impressive cast assembled for this film is definitely the high point in this latest remake. "Perfect" looking movies like this are always very pretty, but almost too good. The train/outdoor CGI looked a little fake to me and took me out of the film during a few of the outdoor shots.
The acting was all very good and the complicated story was interesting and kept me guessing as to the eventual perpetrator; however, I thought it was a tad anticlimactic.
The suspects slowly reveal their motives and partial truths which make the ending a little more interesting.
Overall, I was never bored while watching, but just thought it was missing something which kept it from greatness.
The acting was all very good and the complicated story was interesting and kept me guessing as to the eventual perpetrator; however, I thought it was a tad anticlimactic.
The suspects slowly reveal their motives and partial truths which make the ending a little more interesting.
Overall, I was never bored while watching, but just thought it was missing something which kept it from greatness.
Mark Halpern (153 KP) rated Avengers: Infinity War (2018) in Movies
May 28, 2018
MCU
Thanos has been an is searching for all the Infinity Stones (that we have learned about in the previous MCU movies) to fill his gauntlet to make him the most powerful being in the universe. He had acquired one before we started the movie, He found one with Loki, He has tacked two of them to earth who are in protection with the avengers (stange and Vision), One is in Knowwhere and the last one is hidden. The avengers have to become on force and try and protect the stones they know of and not let them fall into the hands of the mighty being. Thanos believes genocide is they way to cleanse the universe. Will they succeed or does Thanos win.
Jcadden76 (64 KP) rated Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004) in Movies
Jun 18, 2018
Third one in the series was a Home-Run!
I completely love The Prisoner of Azkaban from the beginning to the end. There is something about the structure of the plot and the storyline that just works. This is the movie int he series that really starts to flesh out the over-arching story of the series. You get a glimpse of the point of the whole thing in the first two movies but this one brings in the characters and the decisions that drive the rest of the story for the next 4 installments. Besides all that, the young stars of the series have grown into actual young adults in this one and they are showing off how good their acting is going to become.
Peter Brownhill (1 KP) rated Kermode and Mayo's Film Review in Podcasts
Jul 15, 2018 (Updated Jul 15, 2018)
funny (3 more)
informative
two great presenters
Great stand in presenters
fantastic movie review show.
I love this podcast. flappy hands and teenager (Mark and Simon respectively) are great presenters. I always love the Kermodian rants and Simon's dry humour. Mark is always very informative about movies and movie related subjects. Simon is brilliant at reading out listeners emails. Also there are a lot of in jokes that have appeared over the years that make you feel part of a community when you're out and about and hear someone say something from the show and you know where it's come from like "Hello to Jason Isaacs". I couldn't recommend it highly enough. And with that TTOFADWTN. And HTJI.
Kevin Wilson (179 KP) rated Truth or Dare (2018) in Movies
Jul 20, 2018
Full of cliches (2 more)
Not scary or gory
Predicatable
Disappointing and full of cliches
This is a mediocre movie. It had an interesting concept but fell short and feels a lot like other movies out there.
It was not scary or gory and the truth & dares could have been a lot more ambitious.
I like a couple of the actors but no character felt likable. The movie was predictable and felt slow paced at times.
The CGI isn't too great when truth or dare is being asked. At least I think it's CGI bulecause it just looks too weird.
Ok the plus side I didn't fall asleep so I wouldn't say it's the most horrible movie. I also went into this with low expectations.
It was not scary or gory and the truth & dares could have been a lot more ambitious.
I like a couple of the actors but no character felt likable. The movie was predictable and felt slow paced at times.
The CGI isn't too great when truth or dare is being asked. At least I think it's CGI bulecause it just looks too weird.
Ok the plus side I didn't fall asleep so I wouldn't say it's the most horrible movie. I also went into this with low expectations.
CassidyTristyn (189 KP) rated Stephen King's It in TV
Jul 31, 2018
Old Vs. New
I have seen both the original It and the newer remake and I have to say that both are very good movies. They do have their differences, of course, but I try not to compare them too much because I enjoy both of them. If you enjoy Stephen King then you will definitely enjoy It. It displays telltale Stephen King horror that we all know and love. The horror aspect, while obviously a dominant feature, does not completely take away from the underlying friendship within the movie. These kids from Derry band together to face It and develop a profound bond and connection that brings them together again years later. Overall, a really good movie and a just portrayal of a Stephen King classic.