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Awix (3310 KP) rated The Brides of Fu Manchu (1966) in Movies
Aug 10, 2019
For a given value of 'good', anyway: we enjoyed this immensely although probably not as the makers intended. Absurd pulp adventure as Fu Manchu, the most evil racial stereotype in the world, tries to conquer it by blowing up St Paul's Cathedral with his wireless death ray. The actual brides are fairly incidental to the plot.
Good production values, preposterous script, performances which are difficult to describe. It may be a bit racist but really, really doesn't warrant being taken that seriously. If Fu Manchu had a better HR department he could probably have got away with it, too. Hugely entertaining if you're in the right mood.
Good production values, preposterous script, performances which are difficult to describe. It may be a bit racist but really, really doesn't warrant being taken that seriously. If Fu Manchu had a better HR department he could probably have got away with it, too. Hugely entertaining if you're in the right mood.
Rickey A. Mossow Jr. (689 KP) rated Aladdin (2019) in Movies
Aug 12, 2019
Good yet unnecessary adaptation of the classic animated film.
The movie did a good job of capturing the essence of the original animated film. Cast and set were able to recreate much of the fun and adventure of the original, a feat Disney is often able to do. Where the film suffers is in its foray into modern social movements seemingly for no reason, and the absence of two key voices, Gilbert Gottfried and the incomparable Robin Williams. Will Smith and Alan Tudyk are sufficient but don't come close to the former iconic role players. Overall, the film was good, yet in the grand scheme of things seemed unnecessary.
Tammykayla (20 KP) rated Christopher Robin (2018) in Movies
Jan 26, 2019
Re-entering the 100 acre woods
Many of us remember growing up watching our favourite characters from the 100 acre wood; Winnie the pooh, Eyore, Tigger, Piglet...
This new film allows us to reimerse ourselves once again in this world.
We follow Christopher Robin, older now, having lost his childish imagination and sense of adventure. We see him with his own family, who he doesn't have time for and in a job he has poured his attention into yet received nothing in return.
Christopher Robin finds an old friend who helps him remember what is really important and how to overcome the Woozles in your life.
This new film allows us to reimerse ourselves once again in this world.
We follow Christopher Robin, older now, having lost his childish imagination and sense of adventure. We see him with his own family, who he doesn't have time for and in a job he has poured his attention into yet received nothing in return.
Christopher Robin finds an old friend who helps him remember what is really important and how to overcome the Woozles in your life.
Otway93 (580 KP) rated Star Wars: Master & Apprentice in Books
Dec 2, 2019
Story (2 more)
Convoluted
Unadventurous
Canon, but not really worth the read.
Contains spoilers, click to show
One spoiler ahead that doesn't really add much but it's nice to know, if we didn't know it already.
A pretty poor attempt at a Star Wars story, especially as it's considered canon.
This may be the second earliest installment in the Star Wars canon, but it fails to add anything to the saga, apart from we find out that Count Dooku was Qui-Gon Jin's master.
The story is mainly based around an adventure featuring Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan involving something about a princess and some jewel thieves...pretty uninspiring characters in terms of originality.
A pretty poor attempt at a Star Wars story, especially as it's considered canon.
This may be the second earliest installment in the Star Wars canon, but it fails to add anything to the saga, apart from we find out that Count Dooku was Qui-Gon Jin's master.
The story is mainly based around an adventure featuring Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan involving something about a princess and some jewel thieves...pretty uninspiring characters in terms of originality.
Matthew Krueger (10051 KP) rated The Rescuers (1977) in Movies
Jan 3, 2020
The Rescuers to the Rescue.
The Plot: Bernard (Bob Newhart) and Miss Bianca (Eva Gabor), two New York City mice, are members of the Rescue Aid Society, an international team that operates beneath the United Nations and comes to the aid of those in need. After receiving word that Penny (Michelle Stacy), a young orphan, has been abducted by Madame Medusa (Geraldine Page), an evil woman seeking a precious diamond, the two set out to bring her back home, with help from other animal friends.
It has adventure, drama, comedy, love, a percious diamond, a evil villian and more.
A classic movie from disney.
It has adventure, drama, comedy, love, a percious diamond, a evil villian and more.
A classic movie from disney.
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