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Dean (6927 KP) rated Transformers Rise of the Beasts (2023) in Movies
Jun 12, 2023
Cool 90's vibe (1 more)
Great Soundtrack
Autobots roll out!
Another Transformers Film but this time it's more of a prequel set in '94. As with Bumblebee that had a great 80's vibe this somes up the era well. Especially with a cool RnB soundtrack to boot. Some cool SFX as always and good Action scenes make this more fun than the last outing.
Dean (6927 KP) rated Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore (2022) in Movies
Apr 22, 2022 (Updated Apr 22, 2022)
Great SFX (1 more)
Locations from the Potter films
Previous characters small roles (1 more)
Silly scenes
Fun if not fantastic
The 3rd entry now in the Fantastic Beasts. Similar to the last film and continuing on some of the main themes from that film, so you might want to have a refresh.
It's good to see Hogwarts again and some familiar Harry Potter universe locations. There are some big magical scenes with great SfX, and some good action for a film with a political vibe to a large section of it.
There were some more child like silly scenes which did feel a bit out of place. Also a shame Tina a big character in the first two films barely appears this time. Though it's great to see more about Dumbledore's history.
Overall though it's a fun film with a big and talented cast set in a familiar magical Potter universe.
It's good to see Hogwarts again and some familiar Harry Potter universe locations. There are some big magical scenes with great SfX, and some good action for a film with a political vibe to a large section of it.
There were some more child like silly scenes which did feel a bit out of place. Also a shame Tina a big character in the first two films barely appears this time. Though it's great to see more about Dumbledore's history.
Overall though it's a fun film with a big and talented cast set in a familiar magical Potter universe.
Dean (6927 KP) rated Captain America: Civil War (2016) in Movies
May 24, 2017
Amazing characters (2 more)
Brilliant Sfx
All star cast
Let's get ready to ruuuumble
What a line up of superheroes! Great film with amazing action scenes. Feels just like another Avengers film with some new characters introduced. The plot is a bit silly with the idea the team is divided over political issues and willing to fight each other. However it makes for a great superhero mash up.
Dean (6927 KP) rated Jurassic Park (1993) in Movies
Jul 29, 2017
The T-Rex paddock scene (3 more)
Amazing Sfx and animatronics bringing the dinosaurs to life
Great score by John Williams
Richard Attenborough
Another Spielberg classic
One of the first films to have the technology to make dinosaurs look real. It's a great concept, who wouldn't want to visit a Dinosaur theme park. Unlike Disney World though when things go wrong the guests don't get eaten! Probably one of my most watched films.
Dean (6927 KP) rated Project Almanac (2015) in Movies
Apr 28, 2019
Decent Sci-Fi Thriller
I remember this seem to go under the radar on release, I think it only had a short run at the cinema. Some kids take up a science project and manage to come up with a time travel device... But things don't go well when you mess with time! The SFX are quite good for the budget. I really enjoyed it and would watch again.
Ross (3284 KP) rated Ghost in the Shell (2017) in Movies
Aug 13, 2018
Great SFX, little elsewhere
The Ghost in the Shell refers to the emerging technology of being able to put a human brain/soul (the ghost) inside an artificial body (the shell). In a world where everyone is getting cybernetic enhancements added to their bodies, Scarlett Johansson plays Major, the first such fully artificial creation, as she awakes to find herself inside a body she is unfamiliar with. From there her career as a soldier begins, looking to root out the growing threat of brain hacking in the city.
I feel like the plot has been done so many times before that as soon as the phrase "the first of her kind" was uttered I knew most of what was to follow. While the SFX were quite special, as with Ready Player One, I felt they were a little overdone and possibly just thrown in to distract from the clichéd plot and sparse action scenes.
I feel like the plot has been done so many times before that as soon as the phrase "the first of her kind" was uttered I knew most of what was to follow. While the SFX were quite special, as with Ready Player One, I felt they were a little overdone and possibly just thrown in to distract from the clichéd plot and sparse action scenes.
Dean (6927 KP) rated Deepwater Horizon (2016) in Movies
May 7, 2017
Great cast (2 more)
Huge stunts and great Sfx
Amazing set for the oil rig
Better than expected
I wondered how good this could be knowing what happened in advance as it's based on true events. That actually makes it even more interesting and does show the back story of events well. The destruction of the oil rig and pyrotechnics are spectacular. The same director also did Patriots day, well worth checking out as well.
Dean (6927 KP) rated The Martian (2015) in Movies
Aug 4, 2017
Matt Damon is great (2 more)
Quite a heartwarming film that will have you routing for him
Good Sfx for the spaceship
A quality film
I did worry that this film about being stranded and left behind on Mars would be slow and boring. I need not have worried. It has some nice light hearted moments and is quite funny at times. Matt Damon gives an awesome performance that will have you willing him on.
Dean (6927 KP) rated Transformers (2007) in Movies
Feb 20, 2018
Just what you want from a blockbuster film. Great action all the way, amazing SFX and a fair share of humour. The effects are just breathtaking, not felt like that since I watched The Matrix! It has a very simple storyline and as a fan of the toys, animated movie it would have been nice to see more of the other Transformers characters. Overall though it's a brill blockbuster that will thoroughly entertain you!!
Dean (6927 KP) rated The Meg (2018) in Movies
Aug 15, 2018 (Updated Aug 15, 2018)
Lacking bite
I was expecting this to be a fun, tongue in cheek B movie creature feature. Unfortunately I think they tried too hard to make it a serious film. As a result it's not particularly funny, intentionally or otherwise. It's also too silly to take seriously. Really needed to go all out one way or the other. You'll forget it very quickly.