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Mark Halpern (153 KP) rated The Cloverfield Paradox (2018) in Movies
Feb 9, 2018
How it began
Earth is under an energy crisis and is on the brink of planetary war for control. A team of scientists have the answer to our problems but must make it work. A particle accelerator that will supply the earth with unlimited power for everyone. Several trials and fails happen before they get it stable. Once it is fired things an explosion happen and things aren't what they are used to seeing. Earth is no longer in contact and strange things are happening. On earth a series of events begin with the release of a huge being that was never there before. Where did it come from you have to watch to find out.
Was never a big fan of the the first movie but this one wasn't too bad
Was never a big fan of the the first movie but this one wasn't too bad
Lindsay (1812 KP) rated Baby Bonanza in Books
Feb 15, 2018
The Hero and Heroine have a romantic bliss and after 9 months. The heroine show up on Falco Cruise ship Line. The Tycoon finds out that the every bottom of the ship is rented or bought and he does not want that to be there it was to be blocked off.
Jenna Baker does find a friend with a couple on the cruise ship. Things get a little complicated on the ship when she find out about her belonging have been moved and where they been moved to. This is some kind of strange but lovely story about their love. Though it does turn to the twins once Nick finds out he a father. When to know the how it ends, you are going to need to read it for yourself.
Jenna Baker does find a friend with a couple on the cruise ship. Things get a little complicated on the ship when she find out about her belonging have been moved and where they been moved to. This is some kind of strange but lovely story about their love. Though it does turn to the twins once Nick finds out he a father. When to know the how it ends, you are going to need to read it for yourself.
Mark Halpern (153 KP) rated Battle: Los Angeles (2011) in Movies
Feb 12, 2018
One last tour of duty
Staff Sargent Nantz (Eckhart) is planning his retirement from the service but, a strange phenomenon has began to crash all over the world and into the pacific right off the the coast of Los Angles. He is called back into duty to help lead a squad of Marines who all have a different views on him and all have stories of their own. Their job is to clear the area and evacuate all civilians because some form of alien beings has begun to attack and the order to send in nukes has been given. Does Nantz have anything left in the tank to lead us to victory?
Not Eckhart's finest movie but it just was a bad story. I am surprised that Michelle Rodriguez even got involved in this film
Not Eckhart's finest movie but it just was a bad story. I am surprised that Michelle Rodriguez even got involved in this film
Jcadden76 (64 KP) rated the PlayStation 4 version of Far Cry 5 in Video Games
Jun 10, 2018
Storyline (5 more)
Atmosphere
NPCs
Villains
Perk System
Guns for Hire System
Repetitive encounters (1 more)
Lack of diverse weapons
Compelling story beautiful, open-world
Much like Far Cry 4 (which I loved) this is an open-world, vaguely linear action adventure game. Lots of terrain to explore, lots of odd encounters with strange NPCs.
The difference, and the real hook for me, is the storyline. Trying to avoid spoilers, go watch the trailer and get sucked in. Based in the US you are a US Marshal fighting a religious cult. Trying to reclaim Hope County from this bizarre and extreme set of believers.
The multiplayer is good and well thought out and different but I will admit that I have spent very little time in the Multiplayer world of Far Cry 5.
The difference, and the real hook for me, is the storyline. Trying to avoid spoilers, go watch the trailer and get sucked in. Based in the US you are a US Marshal fighting a religious cult. Trying to reclaim Hope County from this bizarre and extreme set of believers.
The multiplayer is good and well thought out and different but I will admit that I have spent very little time in the Multiplayer world of Far Cry 5.
Erika (17789 KP) rated Sorry to Bother You (2018) in Movies
Jul 29, 2018 (Updated Jul 29, 2018)
I was expecting so much from this film, but wow, it was eye-roll inducing. I love strange, off-kilter indies, and social satires, but this did not work for me at all. It was trying too hard.
Between seeing Tessa Thompson in this, and Annihilation earlier this year, I've come to the conclusion that Thompson can't really act (sorry, just my opinion).
Also, how much did they pay Armie Hammer? Or did they not? Did he do it for free to build more indie cred so he can get an Oscar eventually?The only reason I'm rating it a 3 is because I think that Lakeith Stanfield can act, and he was by far, the best out of the lot of them.
I'm so glad I didn't pay for the ticket myself.
Between seeing Tessa Thompson in this, and Annihilation earlier this year, I've come to the conclusion that Thompson can't really act (sorry, just my opinion).
Also, how much did they pay Armie Hammer? Or did they not? Did he do it for free to build more indie cred so he can get an Oscar eventually?The only reason I'm rating it a 3 is because I think that Lakeith Stanfield can act, and he was by far, the best out of the lot of them.
I'm so glad I didn't pay for the ticket myself.
Gisell Middleton (189 KP) rated Deadpool 2 (2018) in Movies
Oct 17, 2018
Nowhere near as good as the first but still entertaining
The anticipation for Deadpool 2 was great. The reality, not so great. The movie spends 2 hours regurgitating bits of other movies that you have just enough time to recognize, and wonder why, before they zoom off to the next. It comes across as a quilt made of pieces torn from other weird, ugly and not at all matching or coordinating quilts. Deadpool is still funny but he seems to try too hard at making things stick. Some characters are strange additions or recurrences while others are just plain lost, wandering around the set, just getting paid. That said, it does provide some mindless entertainment and a few parts are genuinely funny.
Dork_knight74 (881 KP) rated Hereditary (2018) in Movies
Dec 15, 2018
Creepy
I didn't really know what to expect from this movie- and it's a weird one. The acting/cinematography were fine. The story was a little slow moving, but unfolded well enough. Took some strange turns and had plenty of "creep" factor throughout. It doesn't make much sense at first. Wasn't sure if it was going to be a "ghost/haunting" movie or a "demon/possession" movie. Turned out to be kinda both. As it unfolds it all comes together at the end and is explained. Some of the imagery/effects are probably a bit too much for little kids (decapitated bodies, etc) but you adults should enjoy this one if you're into creepy horror movies. While not the greatest movie out there, I'd say this one is definitely worth a watch.
Awix (3310 KP) rated Ikarie XB-1 (1963) in Movies
Jun 23, 2019 (Updated Jun 23, 2019)
One of those movies which has clearly been influential but remains relatively little-seen, certainly in the original version. XB-1 and its crew (mostly good-looking young people, a few rugged old character actors, and a fairly dreadful robot prop) blast off for Alpha Centauri but must come to terms with the strains of long-haul spaceflight and various dangers (radiation, dangerous derelicts, and so on).
Arguably the missing link between Forbidden Planet and 2001: A Space Odyssey (yes, that's a bold claim), with a strange mixture of pulp SF tropes but also downbeat psychological realism. Notably good and interesting sets, photography, and a memorable avant-garde musical score too. The story is a bit episodic and not exactly pacey, but the rest of the film makes up for this.
Arguably the missing link between Forbidden Planet and 2001: A Space Odyssey (yes, that's a bold claim), with a strange mixture of pulp SF tropes but also downbeat psychological realism. Notably good and interesting sets, photography, and a memorable avant-garde musical score too. The story is a bit episodic and not exactly pacey, but the rest of the film makes up for this.
James Koppert (2698 KP) rated Weird AF News in Podcasts
Oct 25, 2019
Weird AF News
This is a brilliant free daily podcast. Basically comedian Jonesy reads out three daily news stories that walk on the weird side and gives his own narrative as if he's in a conversation with you the listener. He's a very clever comedian, it's unscripted and performed in a very natural way and has me laughing out loud every single day because of it. Not only is it interesting hearing strange goings on but you do end up laughing out loud in the middle of the street. Jonsey is not afraid to go anywhere and really pushes the boundaries and is garunteed to cheer you up and deserves a lot more recognition.
Erika (17789 KP) rated Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones (2002) in Movies
Nov 4, 2019
Overall, I do not think the prequels are all that bad. They're not the best, but, I still find them watchable. My family, in preparation for the Rise of Skywalker, have been re-watching the Skywalker Saga.
Yes, some of the lines are strange, like the sand thing. BUT, that chase of Zam after the 2nd assassination attempt on Padme? One of the best sequences in the film. Seeing Yoda lightsaber duel for the first time? I remember the gasps in the theater (I probably saw it at least 6x in theaters).
The romance is cringe-worthy, but it has to happen. Had I been watching it by myself, I'd have skipped those chapters.
Also, this film introduced the Clones, which led to the fantastic Clone Wars series.
Yes, some of the lines are strange, like the sand thing. BUT, that chase of Zam after the 2nd assassination attempt on Padme? One of the best sequences in the film. Seeing Yoda lightsaber duel for the first time? I remember the gasps in the theater (I probably saw it at least 6x in theaters).
The romance is cringe-worthy, but it has to happen. Had I been watching it by myself, I'd have skipped those chapters.
Also, this film introduced the Clones, which led to the fantastic Clone Wars series.