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Unfrosted (2024)
Do people just not like fun movies anymore?
Is this the funniest movie I've ever seen? No. But it is definitely the funniest movie I've seen lately. And that's quite an accomplishment, considering I'd have no reservations about watching this with my 8 year old nephew. Of course, a lot of the humor would be over his head, but who would have thought that a movie so utterly unobjectionable could also be so funny? Kudo's to Jerry Seinfeld, because I think he's succeeded in making a live action movie with a level of comedy similar to classic cartoons. You know what I'm talking about- absurd, slapstick, yet with that bit of wry, adult humor that the kids don't get but the adults find very funny. Not to mention that this movie also probably has one of the best comedy ensemble casts of all time. Granted, it may have gotten a little too silly at a few points, but no movie is perfect. I'm really surprised to hear people hating on it so much. I went in with very low expectations based on the reviews, but I was literally laughing consistently through the whole thing. The world could use more comedy like this. Nice work Jerry!
You Are What You Eat: A Twin Experiment (2024)
Interesting premise that devolves into a propaganda piece
Let me start by saying that I am in no way opposed to vegan or vegetarian lifestyles, and I have considered becoming a vegetarian myself. But I have always wondered how much healthier a vegan diet actually is than a healthy omnivorous diet. When I saw the ads for this series I was intrigued, as using twins for the study would seem to be a very level playing field and yield better results. Unfortunately, the show very quickly turns into a "documentary" about how bad factory farming and fishing is for your health, the environment, and people in marginalized communities. No duh.
I don't need someone to tell me that cramming animals into dense, unsanitary conditions and pumping them full of antibiotics is bad. That's pretty obvious. But that's what most of this is about. Then there are a number of people profiled who have started businesses to try and make plant-based diets more popular, which is fine, but why can't we focus on the study? Besides, the omnivores in the study were supposedly eating the healthy, sustainably sourced meats- not that factory cafo junk.
Spoiler alert- after the 8 week trial, the differences between the two groups was negligible. Not to mention, the study seemed fundamentally flawed. The two groups should have had their meals prepared for them for the entire duration, and they should have been designed to have similar amounts of protein, fats, carbohydrates and calories. They didn't. So when the vegans mostly lost muscle they were told it was their fault for not eating more. And then there was the cognitive changes... again, no difference. But surprise, the expert reviewing the results said he was "sure that over the long term, the vegan group would do better." Wow, real scientific.
In the end, this series could have been half as many episodes and been twice as informative. While I personally believe that a plant- based diet probably can be healthier than an omnivorous one, if I were a strict carnivore this show wouldn't have done anything to make me change my mind.
Elvis (2022)
I'm glad I went in with no expectations...
Because the hype for this movie is mostly unwarranted, beyond Austin Butler's performance. It's actually pretty aggravating to watch. It's like it was directed for people with minuscule attention spans, yet it inexplicably manages to run for over two and a half hours- although it felt more like three.
I don't pretend to be an expert on Elvis Presley, I'd say I know as much as the average person. But I didn't learn anything new about him watching this, other than he was outlived by his father. The thing that drove me nuts was the pacing. This whole movie is like a montage- it felt like there wasn't a camera shot longer than five seconds the whole time. It was exhausting.
I thought Austin Butler was quite good, but Hanks' Colonel Tom seemed cartoonish. The rest of the cast was adequate.
The best part of the movie was the fact that it made me do some actual research on the King and the Colonel. THAT was pretty fascinating! Elvis really was one of the most interesting entertainers of the 20th century. Too bad they couldn't have just made an accurate biopic, it would have been much better than this.
Uncharted (2022)
Felt like a made-for-tv movie
Yeah, not great. Tom Holland and Mark Wahlberg are both pretty decent actors, but this movie is totally forgettable. I've played some of the games in the "Uncharted" series, and they're quite good- interesting stories, fun action and characters. But instead of coming up with something original based on the game's characters and backstory, it felt like they were trying to take gameplay scenarios and turn them into movie scenes... and it just didn't work. Oftentimes, these involve some Rube Goldberg-esque puzzle, which is fun as a player but just silly in a movie. Or incredibly ridiculous action sequences which require you to go far beyond the suspension of disbelief. It's a shame really, because I think this had potential. Oh well.
The Good Doctor (2017)
How does this have a rating of 8?
Seriously. "Jaws" has a rating of 8.
Ridiculous, schmaltzy melodramatic drivel. My wife enjoys this show, and I'll occasionally pop into the living room while She's watching it. Invariably, she has to rewind it because she missed some "important" dialog due to my involuntary snickering over the unbelievable scenarios that are presented. I then need to act like I don't think what's happening is completely nonsensical or leave the room. Basically, it's a slick looking, but incredibly cheesy, soap opera. None of the characters are likable- particularly the main character. The more he talks, the more I want to just reach through my TV set and punch him in the face. It is quite accidentally funny at times, but unless you're trying to punish yourself I would never in a million years watch it by choice. Yes, it's that bad.
She-Hulk: Attorney at Law (2022)
If you don't take it too seriously, it's not bad
Sure, I get why this has gotten tons of hate. The main character is a total Mary Sue, and the majority of men on the show are either stupid or lacking any moral fiber. If you're looking for a hero's arc, you can look else where (at least through episode 3). I'm not familiar with the comics it's based on, so no comment there.
But I will say this: if you can get past its flaws, it is kind of fun and funny. I almost feel like it's a parody. I'm not sure if it's in on the joke, or it's ironically funny, but either way it is entertaining in a silly way. Really, the whole superhero genre is a ridiculous premise, so I'm not sure why people get so uptight about it. I thought "Thor- Ragnarok" was pretty terrible because it was trying to be too comedic. (EDIT- I recently rewatched Ragnarok, this time with the understanding that it wasn't a "serious" comic book movie, and I must say that it was fairly entertaining.) But here it works because there's nothing serious about it.
In short, give it a watch- at least the first two episodes. Then decide for yourself. Based on the reviews I expected it to be totally insufferable, which it isn't. It's no "10", but it's no "1" either.
A.P. Bio (2018)
Please bring this show back!!
A little background on me and my tastes- my favorite tv comedies the last few years have been Parks & Rec, Brooklyn 99 and The Office. When the show started it didn't really capture my notice, but my sister recommended it and I'm so glad she did. It's hilarious! I don't understand the few bad reviews, complaining that it's not PC or that it missed a chance to address current social issues. Who watches absurdist comedy shows for their political message or social commentary? Sure, the lead character is a jerk, but that's a major plot point. And yet, as you watch the show he becomes very likable (in a weird way). Patton Oswalt is great, and Paula Pell is also terrific, as are the students. I'm really hoping some other network will rescue this show, it's ridiculous and I love it.
BRING BACK A. P. BIO!!!!!!!!!!
Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018)
MUCH better than TLJ, but how couldn't it be?
So, as a frame of reference- I thought TFA was pretty good, Rogue One was good, and TLJ was just awful. I went into this one with no expectations, but was pleased overall. It was mostly a solid action film with a plot that made sense and characters that were likable or at least interesting. About the only thing I didn't like was when it did start to get a little "socially aware" (which was one of the things I hated about TLJ), as Lando's droid was spouting off about equal rights for droids, but it wasn't overly distracting and did actually play into the plot somewhat. Other than that, I can't think of anything about it I disliked. Definitely worth checking out.
Pacific Rim: Uprising (2018)
What happened?
I really enjoyed the first Pacific Rim. Granted, I went into it with no expectations, but it delivered as an enjoyable sci-fi action flick. But this sequel is just terrible. I'm not even sure where to start, but I think the movie took a turn early on when it introduced a young girl (I'm not being a chauvinist, a young boy would have been just as silly) who builds her own Jaeger from scrap parts in an abandoned warehouse. From there it just goes downhill. I will admit, there was an interesting plot twist I didn't see coming, but it was far too little, too late. None of the characters were very likable, and the movie was ultimately very forgettable. I'm actually having a hard time remembering all the things I disliked about it, but I'm sure it's only because there were so many. Kids will probably enjoy it, but if you're an adult who enjoyed the first movie you can take a hard pass on this one.
Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi (2017)
The Disneyfication of Star Wars... (a few spoilers)
It saddens me to write this, but as much as I was looking forward to this movie I found it to be hugely disappointing. I'll keep it brief-
Too much "comedy". Right from the get-go, it tries to be funny. But it just isn't. Honestly, there were a few very funny moments, but I felt like they were accidental or ironic (Kylo Ren shirtless got some good laughs. Reminded me of Sting in "Dune").
The plot is pretty weak. The battle scenes really didn't make sense. Apparently Star Destroyers can't overtake Rebel transport ships at sub-light speeds because they're "smaller and lighter". Tie fighters don't like to get too far away from their star destroyers, even if the Rebel ships they're attacking are practically defenseless. One X-wing can take out all the guns on a "Dreadnaught", which is basically a star destroyer with MORE guns than usual. The subplot of Poe, Fin and Rose was unnecessary, and could have been completely eliminated if Admiral Holdo had just given one more detail about her plan. Instead she decided to let everyone think they were sitting ducks. And Princess Leia pulls off a move that would make Yoda jealous DESPITE THE FACT THAT SHE ISN'T EVEN A JEDI. And lo and behold, all you need to take out the ENTIRE Imperial fleet is one small transport ship making the jump to hyperspace. Amazing!
A lot of questions and plot points from TFA either didn't get answered or just got written off. Where did Snoke come from? Who are Rey's parents? Apparently it's not important, so don't worry about it. It was laughable. The more I think about it the more ridiculous it seems.
Too much "social justice awareness". I know I sound like a jerk for even suggesting this, but I found it a bit distracting. I like strong female characters- I think Rey is a GREAT character for example- but I felt like they were trying too hard to inject too many female characters. For some reason the Rebellion is very diverse, with many women in leadership roles, but the Empire is just a bunch of mean white guys. Oh, and rich people are the worst. And even wookiees shouldn't eat meat. Good grief.
That's it. I'm sure kids will love it, but any older fans who were hoping for this generation's "Empire Strikes Back" are going to be sorely disappointed.
The Deep (1977)
This movie is terribly underrated...
I'm not sure why this film doesn't have a better score, it really is a treat to watch. Granted it is not a "10"- probably more like a "7", but I'm trying to help it's overall score. I think the fact that Peter Benchley wrote it and it revolves around the ocean people are expecting something "Jaws"-esque, which it definitely is not. What it is is a great film about diving for lost treasure and keeping one step ahead of a local drug kingpin (Gossett) who has his own interests in what lies below. Robert Shaw is excellent (as usual), as is the rest of the cast. It saddens me that some people have called it "slow". I think it has a good pace, with a nice amount of action mixed in. It's interesting that this movie was basically "re-made" (more like stolen if you ask me) as "Into the Blue", which was a complete stinker. THAT film was so incredibly slow that not even Jessica Alba's hotness could rescue it.
If you like films about diving or lost treasure, you should definitely check it out- but I would recommend this film to anyone who prefers a good storyline to films that are all flash and no substance.