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David McK (3623 KP) rated xXx: State of the Union (2005) in Movies
Feb 22, 2024
Sequel (of a sort) to the Vin Diesel James Bond wannabe action film, with Samuel L Jackson again in the supporting role as the 'recruiter' - for want of a better word - to the xXX programme.
As an aside, I believed the first film was called xXx as that was Vind Diesel's characters name (Xander).
Here, Ice Cube is no patch in Vin Diesel at all.
It's no surprise they brought Diesel back (despite being killed, off screen) for the third entry.
As an aside, I believed the first film was called xXx as that was Vind Diesel's characters name (Xander).
Here, Ice Cube is no patch in Vin Diesel at all.
It's no surprise they brought Diesel back (despite being killed, off screen) for the third entry.
Isiah Zane Hodge (13 KP) rated Halloween (2018) in Movies
Jun 28, 2019
The best horror sequel ever?
How could anything truly top the great Halloween? Though the franchise has been riddled with cheese and just insane plot holes. This sequel of the original 1978 horror classic maybe one of the best horror sequels of all time let alone probably the best Halloween sequel ever? The film has a freaky atmosphere that seems to be directly copied from the original. Is that a bad thing? No not necessarily. The original sequels to the Halloween franchise have little to no atmosphere. Feels like more of the focus is promantly towards the "not so" mysterious Micheal Myers and less about setting the scene up for a good erie feeling. Which isn't to say that its easy to do. Much of a sequels scares come from the shocking and overrated "jump scare" aspect. Once you're shown the big bad on camera, it's hard to gain that same fear and mystery back. However in the 2019 film, it ramps it to 11. Maybe it's because we haven't seen Myers on the big screen for quite some time? There is something about seeing an older Myers that is so freaky to me. The cat and mouse plot twist is a wonderful change that makes this film a 9/10 for me. As a horror buff, I was so excited for this film so much that I didn't watch anything else for 2 months. I loved the film that much. Definitely a great watch.
Suswatibasu (1703 KP) rated Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017) in Movies
Sep 4, 2017
Baby Groot (3 more)
Special effects
Great cameos
Soundtrack is awesome
Great sequel, pretty hilarious
While I watch superhero films as a distraction, this was wonderfully fun and engaging. The graphics were phenomenal and baby Groot is literally the cutest thing in the Galaxy. The soundtrack is equally well chosen, from Cat Stevens to George Harrison, the music was spot on for the scenes. And the heartfelt story of the father-son affair was actually quite a tearjerker not to mention the great comedy. Fabulous all round entertainment.
Rachel (4 KP) rated Game Over, Man! (2018) in Movies
Apr 9, 2018
Contains spoilers, click to show
This movie isn’t really worth watching AT ALL, unless you like the guys from Workaholics. While I do like their show, the movie is AWFUL. Could’ve lived without seeing full on dicks, talking about a guy eating a prostitute’s ass and getting crabs, and seeing a dude tossing a big dude’s salad... The entire movie was full of disgusting things and frustrating circumstances. I will NEVER watch this movie again or the supposed sequel they plan on making for it.
The Craggus (360 KP) rated Creed II (2018) in Movies
Feb 5, 2019
Creed II (2018) boxes clever but it's clear the franchise won't make a 10 count...
Conspicuously more formulaic than the first movie, “Creed II” does at least have the distinction of being a sequel to two different movies at the same time, picking up not only the story from “Creed” but also “Rocky IV”. Thematically, it riffs harder on the idea of legacy and fatherhood, forcing both Adonis and Rocky himself to confront their father and son issues respectively...
FULL REVIEW: http://bit.ly/CraggusCreedII
FULL REVIEW: http://bit.ly/CraggusCreedII
gayga (2128 KP) rated Human Traffic (2000) in Movies
Apr 8, 2019
I’m probably the last person in the world to watch Human Traffic! I was somehow under the impression it was like Trainspotting, which I found as boring as fuck! However, I loved HT much better, not that I’m biased - being Welsh (I’m Swansea rather than Cardiff!)
I wasn’t a party person myself but watching Jip, Nina, Lulu, Koop and Moff I really felt like I wanted to be. I think it captured the feeling of the 90’s. Will be excited to see the sequel!
I wasn’t a party person myself but watching Jip, Nina, Lulu, Koop and Moff I really felt like I wanted to be. I think it captured the feeling of the 90’s. Will be excited to see the sequel!
Kevin Phillipson (10072 KP) rated Blade Runner 2049 (2017) in Movies
Jun 14, 2018
Ryan gosling (1 more)
Harrison ford
Not enough harrison ford (1 more)
Too long
Ah yes the sequel 35 years in the making not as good as the orignal blade runner but up there carrying on the themes of the first film bringing back deckard and trying to answers all the questions left by rhe first film harrison ford is back which is good not enough screen time ryan gosling is excellent in the lead role my other problem with the film way too long but i would still watch it
The Craggus (360 KP) rated The Incredibles 2 (2018) in Movies
Jul 16, 2018
It may have taken fourteen years, but it’s finally time to deal with the rise of the Underminer! Incredibles 2 (2018) #Review
Picking up mere moments after the first film ended, “Incredibles 2” wastes no time in re-treading the same ground as its illustrious predecessor. Brad Bird had been reluctant to make a sequel to his superhero magnum opus until he figured out the right story. It turns out, the right story was pretty much the one he told the last time...
FULL REVIEW: bit.ly/CraggusIncredibles2
FULL REVIEW: bit.ly/CraggusIncredibles2
David McK (3623 KP) rated A Battle Won (Adventures of Charles Hayden, #2) in Books
Jan 30, 2019
Sequel to Sean Thomas Russels' "Under Enemy Colours", again following the adventures of Captain Charles Hayden aboard the frigate Themis
As before, a large portion of the novel details one particular mission, 'bookended' by events in England. Most - not all - of the characters from the first novel reappear, alongside some new faces and historical personages as Russell continues to build on his previous work. While the novel does occasionally flounder, this is syill an enjoyable read and a worthy successor to that earlier work.
As before, a large portion of the novel details one particular mission, 'bookended' by events in England. Most - not all - of the characters from the first novel reappear, alongside some new faces and historical personages as Russell continues to build on his previous work. While the novel does occasionally flounder, this is syill an enjoyable read and a worthy successor to that earlier work.
Andy K (10823 KP) rated More American Graffiti (1979) in Movies
Dec 23, 2018
Way too serious!
If you liked the original George Lucas classic, you may not like its very serious sequel.
Instead of cruising having a good time with your friends before you are off to college, the main characters deal with issues like the Vietnam war, protests and the peace movement.
The music is still great and there is a very funny cameo scene; however, it is not enough to save this film which just gets the tone completely wrong.
Instead of cruising having a good time with your friends before you are off to college, the main characters deal with issues like the Vietnam war, protests and the peace movement.
The music is still great and there is a very funny cameo scene; however, it is not enough to save this film which just gets the tone completely wrong.