what was the last movie you watched?
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In the last week or 2, I’ve watched these:
Creed 2. Really liked it. Great continuation of the whole saga and liked that they gave a good amount of time to Drago and his son.
Instant Family. Turkey day viewing with family. Solid movie. I like Mark Walhberg and Rose Byrne. Bring some tissues.
The Post. Watched on HBO.....thought it was solid and of course, good performances by the cast. Educational for me as well.
Bohemian Rhapsody. Loved this movie. Outstanding performances in it. One of my favorites this year.
Creed 2. Really liked it. Great continuation of the whole saga and liked that they gave a good amount of time to Drago and his son.
Instant Family. Turkey day viewing with family. Solid movie. I like Mark Walhberg and Rose Byrne. Bring some tissues.
The Post. Watched on HBO.....thought it was solid and of course, good performances by the cast. Educational for me as well.
Bohemian Rhapsody. Loved this movie. Outstanding performances in it. One of my favorites this year.
Fantastic Beasts: Crimes of Grindelwald - saw this with my wife tonight. Don't see it unless you have some working knowledge of the Harry Potter series and especially the first FB movie. You will be lost.
Better than I thought it would be based on some reviews I read, but still feels a bit overstuffed with trying to keep track of the different characters and histories/backgrounds. I think a second viewing would definitely help. We both enjoyed it.
Better than I thought it would be based on some reviews I read, but still feels a bit overstuffed with trying to keep track of the different characters and histories/backgrounds. I think a second viewing would definitely help. We both enjoyed it.
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Was at Best Buy to pick up another Shield TV and wound up buying a bunch of movies on sale.
Kiddo suggested Uncle Drew so I figured why not. I didn't realize that Chris Webber had such a prominent role. Plus I love Nick Kroll. Better than expected.
Imagine I'll get through a few of the other ones tomorrow, though I have to work in the AM.
Kiddo suggested Uncle Drew so I figured why not. I didn't realize that Chris Webber had such a prominent role. Plus I love Nick Kroll. Better than expected.
Imagine I'll get through a few of the other ones tomorrow, though I have to work in the AM.
Watched Ready Player One on Saturday with kiddo. I understand why he liked it so much. It's cool to see all the 80s throwback stuff too. Surprised more movies haven't done this to get the gen-x/y parents and their kiddos to the screens together. There was Wreck-It Ralph (good) and Pixels (not so good) and not sure what else.
After that I started to watch Sorry to Bother You. It wasn't what I was expecting and I fell asleep but I think I need to re-watch it when I am alert.
After that I started to watch Sorry to Bother You. It wasn't what I was expecting and I fell asleep but I think I need to re-watch it when I am alert.
I was a bit disappointed with it because the book was better and some of the stuff they cut out (basically, everything D&D related to start with, plus a lot more including almost everything Spielberg-related because he didn't want it to be about him). Still fun, my wife actually enjoyed it as well, so I bought it on sale at Amazon for $9. But could have been better.
Hunt for the Wilderpeople (2016)
I'd been meaning to get around to this recent film from New Zealand director Taika Waititi (who most might know as the director of 'Thor: Ragnarok,' but who caught my attention in 2014 with his brilliantly funny mockumentary 'What We Do in the Shadows') for some time. Sam Neill turns in an excellent performance as grumpy old woodsman Hector, and Julian Dennison is a revelation as the child under Hector's care. Imagine a Kiwi Kevin McCallister with a faux gangster sensibility. Riotous movie, and poignant, as well. In many ways, it's a love letter to New Zealand's famously gorgeous countryside, and it's worth it for the authentic on-location cinematography alone.
I'd been meaning to get around to this recent film from New Zealand director Taika Waititi (who most might know as the director of 'Thor: Ragnarok,' but who caught my attention in 2014 with his brilliantly funny mockumentary 'What We Do in the Shadows') for some time. Sam Neill turns in an excellent performance as grumpy old woodsman Hector, and Julian Dennison is a revelation as the child under Hector's care. Imagine a Kiwi Kevin McCallister with a faux gangster sensibility. Riotous movie, and poignant, as well. In many ways, it's a love letter to New Zealand's famously gorgeous countryside, and it's worth it for the authentic on-location cinematography alone.
Finally got a chance to watch Black Panther. I loved everything about it. I was truly impressed by the attention to detail in everything from costuming to background scenery. It's a very well done film. I wasn't familiar with the character so I didn't have any preconceived notions. I expect to hear its name called quite a bit during the upcoming award season.
Just finished watching it.
EDIT: Just watched the trailer for Avengers: End Game. As someone else said, "Just take my money."
Not happy with the ending at all. How in the hell can they wipe out half the Marvel universe? Gamora gone? I had heard she was going to be the focus of Guardians 3. I will not be watching Infinity War again unless that whole "poof into dust" ending is just a cliffhanger heroine on the railroad tracks plot fake to set up Infinity War 2.
EDIT: Just watched the trailer for Avengers: End Game. As someone else said, "Just take my money."
Disregard previous spoiler.
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I think there one or more loopholes they are going to work with to bring back those wiped out with the snap. Those killed otherwise...well, I think they are gone for good. But they already have movies announced for many of the characters that got wiped out. They are coming back.
Some possibilities: https://www.looper.com/120410/infinity-wars-ending-reversed/
Some possibilities: https://www.looper.com/120410/infinity-wars-ending-reversed/
He was a gem. I didn't hate this movie for reactionary reasons but I do feel it was completely unnecessary.
My son seemed to enjoy it, which is cool I guess. The problem with these movies, is they just don't create memories like the original did. Like I laughed quite a bit when I watched the new Vacation, but I couldn't quote it today whereas I can quote the first three Chase movies endlessly.
My son seemed to enjoy it, which is cool I guess. The problem with these movies, is they just don't create memories like the original did. Like I laughed quite a bit when I watched the new Vacation, but I couldn't quote it today whereas I can quote the first three Chase movies endlessly.
I give you Melissa McCarthy as example #1. In all of her movies I have seen she is trying too hard to be funny. It's like they are trying to force the funny into the movie. Does she have some funny moments? Yes. But I go into the movies knowing she will be doing the same thing every time and it is about 10% more stupid/vulgar/over the top that it should be to really be funny more naturally.
Aquaman - I wasn't expecting much (this is a DC movie, after all) and wasn't disappointed. The visuals were generally great, Atlantis looked kinda like an underwater Tron at times, and there is usually some kind of action on the screen.
But, except for Wonder Woman, I don't think any of the recent DC movies (including this one) really get me emotionally invested in the characters like the Marvel movies typically do. The stories seem more formulaic and the dialogue isn't nearly as good. I do like that they brought back his green and gold suit - thought they did a good job with that!
And after re-watching Deadpool recently, I keep seeing the "superhero landing" and say that in my head when it happens!
But, except for Wonder Woman, I don't think any of the recent DC movies (including this one) really get me emotionally invested in the characters like the Marvel movies typically do. The stories seem more formulaic and the dialogue isn't nearly as good. I do like that they brought back his green and gold suit - thought they did a good job with that!
And after re-watching Deadpool recently, I keep seeing the "superhero landing" and say that in my head when it happens!