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Kraven the Hunter (2024)

3/10

17 December 2024

....but failed in its delivery about 20 minutes after the start. This film was one of those experiences where I felt they could have done right by the story - but then cheapened it by turning Kraven into a sudo spiderman/tarzan/jason Stratham type of character (and not even doing that very well). Russel Crow was the standout (as he should be) - but that was the only redeeming part of this movie.

I don't understand how so many rated this film so high - I don't know what they're use to watching to make THIS farce 'the best movie they've ever seen.'

The main actor who plays Kraven is freakin hot - so that helped. LOL.

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Strange Darling (2023)

9/10

Ridiculously Good

25 October 2024

I didn't expect much from this film - but I have to admit it's one of the BEST I've seen in a very long time. I figured out the premise early on, but it still had me guessing as it progressed forward. How many films do you walk away from where you can say this happened?!? For me - not many. Creative writing team on this one; gave me some 'flashbacks' to Promising Young Woman." The main actors were perfectly casted. The timing of the scenes was impeccable. Normally, I purposely avoid movies filmed like this one, but by the time I realized where this was going and why - it was too late. I was invested. I'm sure this is one of those films I will watch numerous times. With pleasure.

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It's What's Inside (2024)

7/10

Pretty Creative!

8 October 2024

If you don't take yourself too seriously, this movie is pretty entertaining! I like when I can't predict what going to happen in a movie - and although this had some semi-obvious results, I got the impression that was planned by the screenwriter. They want to make you comfortable - just to pull the rug out from underneath you later.. I predicted the ultimate scenario early on....but then it had me guessing my choices on/off as the film progressed. To me - that is a great movie. Sub-plots aren't rare, but they are commonly too convoluted. This film kept your brain working almost all the way through. My only complaint is there were some loose ends when it was all said and done , which I normally hate. But I was entertained enough that it didn't keep me from enjoying myself watching it.

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Wolfs (2024)

4/10

Same Theme / Uncreative Script

29 September 2024

Firstly - I'm a fan of both Pitt & Clooney. Unfortunately, they typecasted themselves by returning to a very safe script that has them performing the same, boring quipy dialogue that has been their theme for many years now. It was cute for Ocean's 11 - but has been growing increasingly tiresome as the years have rolled on. They're both incredibly talented but this film did not showcase any of that. In fact, it kind of mocked it.

Who WAS impressive was Austin Abrams who plays 'kid'. He completely stole this film (made much easier by the mess I mentioned above). I was not familiar w/this young actor but I will be looking into his acting history to see if he's in anything worth watching. He more than held his own in this film and made the movie worth watching in my opinion.

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Megalopolis (2024)

1/10

The WORST Movie EVER

28 September 2024

I've seen a LOT of movies in my 60 years - theatre has been a lifelong passion. And happy to say I've never walked out of a movie - but this was the closest I've come to doing so. I've always been a firm believer that anything artistic and genuinely produced is worth your time, and if you're failing to find the true intent of a film - you're not trying hard enough. Not the case w/this horrific movie. Plaza is the true star of this awful film and I feel bad for her that she's in it. I'm sure the line-up of stars was very tempting for her, and to work with Coppola, too enticing to turn down. I'm also going to assume, even after reading the script, she felt he would turn that mess into gold - HE DIDN'T. I'm a big Adam Driver fan, but this was just painful from beginning to end. Maybe I'm just not artsy enough to see its value - but in my humble opinion, this movie will be very difficult to digest for many.

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Unfrosted (2024)

8/10

Very Entertaining!

7 May 2024

We don't know why some are reviewing this film so poorly - it's very entertaining and nostalgic. The cast is impressive and spot on.

The way this is filmed is meant to be tongue-in-cheek and a parody of sorts. It's fast moving and quippy so pay attention. This film is no Oscar winner - but it was very creative and fun to watch.

I have no idea if any of this story is true - but we really enjoyed the tales that were woven throughout this movie.

What's even better is there is humor for kids AND adults (and some innuendo quips that kids won't understand but will be quite clear to adults wink wink!)

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The Painter (I) (2024)

3/10

So Disappointed

4 May 2024

I was hoping this was one of those movies where the trailer was the only good part of the movie - but alas, that was not the case with this one.

This theme has been done a million times and it's overdone; they couldn't even hold our interest for the whole movie.

Sooooo many things don't make sense in this film - you don't even have to be that familiar with law enforcement to know what they're trying to do is ridic and would never actually take place.

Casting of the 'Bureau Chief' in particular was so horrifically bad in all ways, we couldn't stop laughing (so there WAS a bright spot, I guess). And even Voight, who has made some amazing movies was robotic and boring; takes a special kind of BAD to ruin a movie that should be fairly simple to make these days.

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Ripley (2024)

2/10

Horrible Casting/Rendition

20 April 2024

This was such a disappointment. Main characters are off-type and too old for the roles. The Ripley actor looks like a psychopath 24/7; there's no element of charm there, so tough to buy-in that he's getting away with anything or getting anything over anybody. The scenes are brutally slow and cumbersome - which to me means they didn't have enough content for the promised episodes. I don't mind the 'artsy' way they filmed this - though it seems a shame not to share the beauty Italy has to offer by shooting this with some color. I'm a Fanning fan - but this did her zero justice. She's very robotic and nuanced to death. The character Dickie was basically portrayed as being afraid of his own shadow, - which doesn't suit the story line at all. The whole thing was a colossal fail IMO.

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The Fall (I) (2013–2016)

10/10

Spectacularly Written Series

2 April 2024

This is my first real introduction to both Gillian Anderson and Jamie Dornan; what have I been doing with my life?! This story, these characters, the abject horror of what so many of them are facing during all three seasons had me breathless. I don't know how I let this series get past me all these years but it is honestly one of the BEST I have ever watched. Even with the procedural mis-steps towards the end - I ignored those and was able to continue my obsession with this series up until the very end. There were no kid gloves used in the filming of this series so be warned: it's not for the faint of heart. Loved, lived, loved it!

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Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV (2024)

3/10

Deceptive Premise

21 March 2024

Warning: Spoilers

This was an exaggerated attempt to explain why some 'child stars' became so messed up, and this ridiculous series failed in a colossal way.

They focused their attention for this series on Dan Schneider, who albeit was sort of a pompous prig, but all the players coming forward presented really weak stories as to why this guy was supposedly such a monster. Most of the 'reflections' came from bitter D-list actors who are obviously still feeling resentful they weren't the next big star. (Not everyone can be Amanda Bynes - not even Amanda Bynes these days).

This series was a pathetic attempt to turn petty behaviors into something felonious and abusive - which was such an obvious stretch, I ended up feeling sorry for the focus of their resentment (aka: Dan).

In my opinion, whomever decided to create this series was hopeful they could jump onto the tail end of something akin to the 'Me Too' movement- in the name of children who were supposedly abused by Dan. But they failed. And the true abusers of some of these young children who starred in these kid shows in the 90's will be able to hide behind the misdirected attacks at Dan for a little while longer.

I'll be honest, I've never understood why actual famous adults, who found fame at a young age, don't rat out those who took advantage of them and abused them (i.e., Britney, Amanda, Justin Bieber, etc), but no doubt their mental health has taken a huge hit, which is inescapable no matter how much time has passed.

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The American Society of Magical Negroes (2024)

1/10

Missed the Mark

20 March 2024

I'm really shocked ANYONE at ANY POINT thought this script was a good idea. It's one of those films that makes you uncomfortable - not due to the tropes they included, but because of the fact that this is just lazy lazy LAZY writing!

Any sort of movement forward has been pushed back by decades thanks to the 'brain trust' that came up with this garbage. It's 2024 - we're better than this, aren't we?

The premise of this whole film is insulting to our people - in ALL regards. The fact that it bombed at the box office is of no shock - nor should it be to anyone who saw it. Thank goodness we have American Fiction; at least that spectacular film made its point w/o being ridiculous .

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Dogtooth (2009)

5/10

Bizarre - Naturally

6 March 2024

For me, this guy's movies are hit & misses......mostly misses, if I'm being honest. I think the reason I continue to watch them is because I feel it lets me peek into how someone insane behaves in real life.

This particular movie is amongst the worst and it irritated me that I watched it until the end. But it's one of those things where you want to hang in there hoping it gets better or starts making sense at some point (it doesn't).

The concept was good - the execution: not so much. He continues with his normal dead pan characters (which are becoming quite boring) and tediously plays along the edges of the grotesque; seemingly for effect I'm assuming.

I will still watch Poor Things, but with reservation and some wonder as to why I keep subjecting myself to this man's work.

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Dune: Part Two (2024)

10/10

RIDICULOUS

2 March 2024

We have waited many, many years for a movie of this caliber. I'm 59 years old, a female, grandmother and retired - this was THE. BEST. MOVIE I have ever seen. I don't tend to like si-fi movies so I went along with my husband as a favor . The length of this movie wasn't even noticed by us; it wasn't long enough to be honest. We wanted MORE. It ended and we weren't done yet. We know how long it takes for sequels to come along - so who knows if I'll still be on the planet to see it. I hope I am. And I hope they can do it justice. The last time I remember a movie being THIS good: I was in high school in the 80's. DO NOT MISS THE OPPORTUNITY TO SEE THIS MOVIE IN THE THEATRE. CRAZY GOOD.

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Life & Beth (2022–2024)

6/10

Same Character

27 February 2024

Amy plays the same character over and over again, it seems. It honestly gets more and more difficult to watch as each episode ticks off. Then you add even more awkwardness as each character arrives and it's tough to decide who you're supposed to pay attention to. The exception to this rule is the character Ann (protagonists sister). She's a breath of fresh air in comparison. The storyline is weak in spots, with abrupt energy and topic changes that come off far from seamless. Of I got to change anything about this series it would be to remove Schumer from it. After further consideration- SHE'S the problem in this series. If it's her writing - she should stick to that.

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Feud (2017–2024)

7/10

Great Season 2

22 February 2024

I guess I'm in the minority- I did not care for the Davis/Crawford season - but loved the Capote one. The cast was perfectly chosen - and if you know ANYTHING about Capote, you understand they got this one totally right. I loved the uncomfortableness of the environment he creates for himself. The destruction he surrounds himself with is self-imposed but understood to be something he thrives on. The struggles of a writer who WAS very successful and is desperate to be again is palatable in this piece. And altho the 'swans' are secondary in this series, there are no shrinking violets in the group - in fact - there are several pleasant surprises in their casting.

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Pimp (2018)

1/10

Horrific All Around

22 February 2024

Characters are so bad that no amount of writing was going to save any of this. If you looked up 'stereotypes attributed to black youth in America', you would see every single one of these characters listed. If it wasn't such a sad attempt at describing ghetto spawns and how they come to be, it would be laughable. Whoever decided this garbage should be on the big screen should be given a medal for having the biggest balls on the planet. Or - they should never be hired for anything ever again (at least not in the entertainment industry). Hopefully all those who were cast were able to go on to better things. Keke is still trying to find her way......

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The Unforgivable (2021)

8/10

EXCELLENT!!!

17 February 2024

A few storyline gaps but nothing earth shattering. This is truly an amazing cast - with so many shining stars! I'm so shocked I didn't hear more about this when it came out. This is some of Bullock's best work; made me completely forget the other roles she's played throughout her career. I was completely absorbed in this story and even teared up a few times (which rarely happens). I always appreciate any film where I can't eventually predict what's going to happen next; this movie is not predictable in several ways. I will definitely be watching this one more than once! Hopefully Sandy will do more of these moving forward.

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Beef (2023– )

6/10

Why Get Lazy?

25 January 2024

It took a while for me to watch this. I love AW and SY, but was afraid it wouldn't live up to the hype. My husband talked me into watching it, and we really enjoyed it for most episodes. The writing started out really creative, intriguing, and comedic. I wanted to binge watch this at first. But unfortunately, something happened around the last three episodes that completely turned it all around and it went downhill. Without giving anything away - I don't know if they switched writers around, if they lost their mojo, or if they just got lazy - but this show completely bombed for us at the end. Which totally bummed us out. This series started out so strong - and then just gave up on itself. Such a shame. With that being said: great casting.....THAT they really succeeded with.

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Killers of the Flower Moon (2023)

5/10

Bought Into The Hyoe

22 January 2024

This was an incredibly disappointing movie - but I blame myself. When I couldn't get through the book, I very much looked forward to seeing the movie. After all the award-winning I was confident the film would rectify my misgivings about this story. It didn't. For a movie to have such an amazing story - I don't understand how this turned out so poorly. And the cast is so spectacular - I figured there was no way they would sign on unless it was spectacular. It wasn't. Long, boring, poorly acted - and a total waste of time. This story should absolutely be told --it's a shame they were unable to do it justice.

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The Killing of a Sacred Deer (2017)

6/10

Total Mind-F

29 December 2023

This film is a total trip - can't believe I haven't heard of it until now. I felt it was hard to get past the stilted/robotic way everybody spoke in the beginning - I'm assuming that was purposeful. And there were small gaps in the story - which again, I'm assuming was intentional and was up the the viewer to sort out. Everything eventually smoothed out and the perceived iciness amongst the family and friends became easier to translate. I'm hit & miss w/this creator's past films and this film falls somewhere in the middle. However - the casting was expertly done and it's a true testament to Kenough's talents watching him play someone much younger than his actual years, and still scare the crap out of you. This actor is also new to my awareness and I'm 'chasing' his work so I can watch more of him. He plays such odd characters - all different in their own right - but all still odd. I have to wonder if he is actually ON the spectrum and that's what makes him and his mannerisms so unique.

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Saltburn (2023)

9/10

Holy Cow!

23 December 2023

This was a crazy train; very true to what we would expect (and want) from this author. I can't say I like it more than PYW, but it's hecka close. This OG cast was beyond, and the newbies were all perfectly cast. I typically hate feeling so awkward watching a movie but could not tear myself away from this film. It's extreme bougie, in its truest sense - which was fun. The opulence was strangely understated - but vulgar at the same time. This was my first introduction to Barry and I will now enjoy searching for his movies. Quite the powerhouse. He feels like a subtle tsunami that comes when it's darkest.

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No One Will Save You (2023)

7/10

Weirdly Good!

24 September 2023

This whole story is so weird - but I couldn't stop watching it. It was terrifying in a lot of ways, and kind of confusing in others. I love scary movies but finding good ones to watch is a challenge. There's very little dialogue in this, which means the main actress needed to act her butt off - which she did btw. She had to carry this movie, which again - she did. Such a crazy premise but I got sucked in - and you will too. I will probably watch this again- and probably enjoy it more b/c I'll be able to relax this time around. (The required word count on these reviews is too high!) watch it- you WILL be entertained.

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They Cloned Tyrone (2023)

2/10

Predictable & Lazy

8 August 2023

Why can't they get away from using the same tired characters time after time in these movies?!?? Is it because they know a certain percentage of the U. S. population will find these stereotypes comforting somehow? The writing in this lame film is just plain lazy - and so disgustingly predictable. They take, what could have been a creative and interesting concept, and weigh it down with so much ridiculousness, you're left wondering how many story lines are actually going on right now? Don't let the big name actors fool you; at this point I'm assuming they lost a bet and starring is this movie was their penance.

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And Just Like That... (2021– )

3/10

So Not Good

6 July 2023

I barely got through the first season, and couldn't even finish the first episode of Season 2. If you want to see a Walmart version of the Golden Girls, behave like they're in their 20's, including hooking up with men (and women) way out of their league, then this may be the show for you. This show is so incredibly out of range, it's almost insulting that they feel any true SATC fans would buy into it. Well - maybe they DID know, because bringing Samantha back(ish) was probably the only 'hook' they could come up with to try and get people to watch. It's unfortunate because they truly could have made this new series into something respectful, realistic, and nostalgic.

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The Idol (2023)

4/10

My Rating h Was Still Generous

13 June 2023

I love so many actors in this series - but man oh man oh man....it's not good. And I really REALLY wanted to like it. It has heavy inferences that lead you to acknowledge the tragedies that have befallen the likes of Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, Amanda Bynes, etc etc etc. It gives the viewer a snapshot into why so many of them have suffered mental breakdowns and self-medicated. But there's no depth in this series. I feel like all they wanted to do was continue to glorify the savage treatment of young female artists by those who they should have been able to trust the most. They could have really made this into something - but they squandered the opportunity. If you want to see a lot of scantily clad, seemingly young (minor?) women being taken advantage of by everyone around them - then I guess this is the show for you. Personally, my time is worth more then what this show deserves.

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