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Post by BlackoutCreature on Apr 22, 2019 19:22:25 GMT -5
44. Chill Out, Scooby-Doo! (2007) 45. Scooby-Doo! and the Goblin King (2008) 46. The Dark Crystal (1982)
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Post by burdette25159 on Apr 23, 2019 16:13:39 GMT -5
67: A Fistful of Dollars (1964) *****
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Post by The Kevstaaa on Apr 23, 2019 23:00:46 GMT -5
#110 and #111 (The Thor review is old and from before I had a format figured out) Mean Girls4/30/04 | Director: Mark Waters | Rotten Tomatoes: 84% | Runtime: 97 minutes | Platform: DVDThe Plot: A formerly home-schooled girl and her new friends plot to infiltrate and take down the mean, popular clique. Strengths: This is one of the funniest, most well-written films I’ve ever seen. There is just so much to like about it. The cast are basically all perfect in their roles, from Lindsay Lohan (Cady) to Rachel McAdams (Regina) to Lizzy Caplan (Janie) and everyone in between. Daniel Franzese (Damian) basically steals the show in almost every scene. There’s also the brilliant casting of Amy Poehler (June) as Regina’s pushover, wannabe cool mother. That’s just discussing the cast, too. The writing is top notch. The dialogue is witty and natural, while the main characters are all well-rounded and fully developed. There are so many memorable and creative scenes, like Regina getting hit by a bus or the teens in the mall acting like animals. It also benefits from being one of the most quotable movies in history. It’s basically the epitome of what a great high school movie should be. There’s a reason it still holds up nearly fifteen years later. Weaknesses: It’s hard to find a fault with this movie. Everything just works, even the smaller moments. If I had to pick something, it would be that the main premise isn’t that original. Overall: An all-time comedy classic. It’s the rare movie that has heart, brings a ton of laughs, is relatable, and filled to the brim with memorable quotes and moments. Brilliantly written, well acted, and full of talented folks. [*****] Thor: Ragnarok 11/3/17 | Director: Taika Waititi | Rotten Tomatoes: 92% | Runtime: 130 minutes | Platform: Theater
With the Jane (Portman) and Darcy (Dennings) characters now gone, it allowed this film to feel more focused. There was no love story thrown in the middle, at least not a heavy handed one. New director Taika Waititi brought a whole new level of comedy to this one. It’s possibly the funniest MCU movie so far. I do feel the jokes can be a bit much at times where the story might want to be serious, but it doesn’t do a ton to deter the story. The addition of Valkyrie (Tessa Thompson) was great, as it gave us somewhat of an equal for Thor, while bringing in Hulk (Mark Ruffalo) made for a fantastic few scenes. Not only were the scenes funny, but it explained a lot of Hulk stuff and gave us the Hulk/Thor fight people have wanted for years. I also must commend Hela (Cate Blanchett) as the villain choice. She was a formidable foe with a commanding screen presence. Loki didn’t get to do as much this time around, but remained a great addition. I give credit to the various side characters. Though they were mostly comical, they all made my movie-going experience better. It’s a vibrant film with a lighthearted tone, despite the huge ramifications if the heroes fail. It was similar to Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.2 in that sense. It could be the new setup for MCU films. [****½][/font][/font][/div]
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Post by El Pollo Guerrera on Apr 24, 2019 0:50:13 GMT -5
My list so far... {Spoiler}
1) 2019-01-06 "Laser Mission" - 1989 2) 2019-01-13 "Kung Fu For Sale" (Gong Fu Da Pai Mai) - 1979 3) 2019-01-13 "Kung Fu: The Punch of Death" (Fang Shi Yu) - 1972 4) 2019-01-20 "Halloween" - 2018 5) 2019-01-27 "Missing In Action" - 1984 6) 2019-01-27 "Missing In Action 2: The Beginning" - 1985 7) 2019-02-03 "Braddock: Missing In Action 3" - 1988 8) 2019-02-10 "The Born Losers" - 1967 9) 2019-02-10 "Elvira, Mistress of the Dark" - 1988 10) 2019-02-17 "Suspiria" - 2018 11) 2019-02-24 "The Night Stalker" - 1972 12) 2019-02-24 "The Night Strangler" - 1973 13) 2019-03-03 "Silent Rage" - 1982 14) 2019-03-03 "Boss" - 1975 15) 2019-03-10 "Gods of Egypt" - 2016 16) 2019-03-17 "Atlas Shrugged Part 1" - 2011 17) 2019-03-24 "Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse" - 2018 18) 2019-03-31 "Atlas Shrugged Part 2" - 2012 19) 2019-04-07 "Atlas Shrugged Part 3: Who Is John Galt?" - 2014 20) 2019-04-14 "Blue Thunder" - 1983
21) 2019-04-21 "The Magnificent Seven" - 1960The original, and an American classic. {Spoiler}
Story: poor farmers from a small village in Mexico hire a group of gunmen to help them defend against bandits. The gunmen teach the villagers how to defend themselves, and lead them as they fight off the bandits. After the first battle, some of the villagers want the gunmen to leave, and allow the bandits in to ambush the gunmen. Kicked out of town, the gunmen return to rescue the villagers, who eventually turn on the bandits and drive them off for good.
Hell of a lot of fun. Love the cast, no false notes among any of the main players. Was surprised to hear that there was 'on-set tension' between leads Brynner and McQueen... they worked so well together on screen. Nice work with Bronson and the town children, and there was a nice touch in Vaughn's character (a gunman who has lost his nerve). And I loved Coburn as the ice-cold professional. Buchholz was a little over-the-top as the 'youngster' but it fit, in that the kid was 'trying to prove himself' and acting up to prove himself. My one complaint was that we didn't really get enough time with Dexter.
Highly recommended.
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Post by adamclark52 on Apr 24, 2019 3:33:49 GMT -5
66. Swamp Thing. This was f***ing horrible. The only good parts are this kid at a gas station who shows up in the middle (he’s f***ing hilarious) and the main girls boobs bouncing around for most of the movie (further research shows that’s all Adrienne Barbeau is known for). The part when Swamp Thing rips the roof off a Jeep and throws it away is pretty funny just for the trajectory that it flys off in. 67. Pumpkinhead. The idea behind this movie is really good and the creature looks really cool but the gore was way too low. As in there is none. I wanted to see these teenagers get ripped to shreds.
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Post by The Kevstaaa on Apr 24, 2019 17:59:49 GMT -5
#112 The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part2/8/19 | Director: Mike Mitchell | Rotten Tomatoes: 86% | Runtime: 107 minutes | Platform: StreamingPremise: Emmet, the hero who saved Bricksburg, must go to the Systar System to save his friends. Strengths: Like a lot of sequels, the things that worked the first time around were back. The animation style is once again great and it isn’t jarring when the film switches from that to the live action stuff. Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, the writers, are two guys who absolutely get the witty stuff that this movie does so well. The voice acting of Chris Pratt (Emmet Brickowski/Rex Dangervest) is one again top notch, as is the work of Elizabeth Banks (Lucy), Will Arnett (Batman), Charlie Day (Benny) and basically everyone involved. I got a kick out of Jason Momoa (Aquaman) playing his popular DC character. I think the story works well. It does a good job making sure that the main characters grow and the use of the rivalry between siblings was a cool route to take. Weaknesses: Something about this movie just feels off at points. Like, it technically does everything similar to the original, but lacks what made that one special. It’s missing some of the funny and charming factors from the first film. While I appreciated the idea of the real world scenes, there are probably too many late and it bogs down the overall story we came to see. Was not a fan of Tiffany Haddish (Queen Watevra Wa’Nabi) in this. The voice work felt over the top and kind of like her character in a lot of other stuff I’ve seen her in, rather than something unique to the role. Overall: Though it misses the mark in terms of being as special as the original, there’s still enough to make this a recommendable movie. It’s a good time. [***]
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Post by burdette25159 on Apr 25, 2019 12:34:43 GMT -5
68: For a few Dollars More (1965) ****9/10
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Post by The Kevstaaa on Apr 25, 2019 16:11:32 GMT -5
#113 Mission: Impossible - Fallout7/27/18 | Director: Christopher McQuarrie | Rotten Tomatoes: 97% | Runtime: 147 minutes | Platform: DVDPremise: IMF must track down missing plutonium while being watched by a violent CIA agent and facing a threat from an old foe. Strengths: I’ve noted how these movies keep getting better and this one continued that trend by delivering even more on what works. The set pieces are once again ridiculous. Knowing that Tom Cruise (Ethan Hunt) does his own stunts adds a level of danger while you’re watching it. Whether he’s scaling a rope hanging from a helicopter or legitimately flying that same helicopter, he’s great and it’s tense. Bringing back Sean Harris (Solomon Lane) was brilliant. It really makes this feel like a sequel to the last one and he is a great villain. His voice is menacing and he’s smart enough to be a true threat. Adding Henry Cavill (August Walker) was also genius. He brought an imposing physical rival. Combine him with Lane and you’ve got a formidable antagonist team. The work done by the IMF team is again fun and their interplay continues to be a highlight of the series. I loved Rebecca Ferguson (Ilsa Faust) almost as much in this one as the previous installment. There are some thrilling moments and great twists peppered in throughout this, as well as some fights that will leave you breathless. Also, love needs to be shown to the score. They make the best use of the iconic Mission Impossible theme during one particular scene. Weaknesses: Though I liked Cavill’s performance and the idea behind his character, there were issues. He gets some awful lines of dialogue and the movie kind of spoiled his villainous side through the trailer. That took a lot away from the moment. I do feel this is a bit too long and it drags at a few points. Overall: The best installment of the franchise. Huge action, good acting, a solid score, and edge of your seat thrills. [****½]
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Post by adamclark52 on Apr 26, 2019 4:50:37 GMT -5
68. Leviathan. The creature looks kinda cool but this movie takes way too long to get to the good stuff. Then the climax ends up being shit. The good stuff ain’t good and the boring build ends up being the best part. Peter Weller is a terrible actor. This movie sucks so bad.
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Post by BlackoutCreature on Apr 26, 2019 15:45:55 GMT -5
45. Scooby-Doo! and the Goblin King (2008) 46. The Dark Crystal (1982) 47. Jumanji (1995)
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Post by Deleted on Apr 26, 2019 17:26:17 GMT -5
23. Avengers: Endgame (2019) - 9/10
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Post by burdette25159 on Apr 26, 2019 22:53:29 GMT -5
69: The Good, The Bad and the Ugly (1966, extended version) ******
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Post by adamclark52 on Apr 26, 2019 23:57:10 GMT -5
69. The Godfather. An absolute masterpiece.
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Post by agent817 on Apr 27, 2019 0:20:59 GMT -5
42. The Incredible Burt Wonderstone - An absolutely underrated comedy. I enjoyed it. 43. It (2017) - Definitely a good horror film, though not as GREAT as everyone said it was. I still enjoyed it and I am looking forward to Chapter Two when it comes out. 44. King of New York - I can't believe I have never seen this up until today. Christopher Walken gave a great performance. I also enjoyed Laurence Fishburne's performance as a trigger-happy drug dealer. Had a great story, too. 4/5.
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Post by adamclark52 on Apr 27, 2019 1:53:41 GMT -5
70. The Godfather Part 2. I don’t think I like this more than the first movie. I think it’s slightly below. A 9/10 rather than a 10/10. I love the parts with Robert DeNiro so much. He’s so f***ing good in this. f*** Hyman Roth. The last scene with the family is really incredible.
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Post by The Kevstaaa on Apr 27, 2019 13:57:52 GMT -5
#114 and #115 Avengers: Infinity War4/27/18 | Directors: Joe and Anthony Russo | Rotten Tomatoes: 84% | Runtime: 149 minutes | Platform: TheaterThe Plot: The torn apart Avengers and new allies come together to take on the mighty Thanos as he attempts to destroy half the universe. Strengths: Though a superhero film, this is Thanos’ (Josh Brolin) movie and it’s great that way. Brolin gives one of the best performances of his career. The film does a great job making Thanos a fully developed character. He’s a “mad titan” sure, but you can kind of see where he’s coming from. His scenes with Gamora (Zoe Saldana) were a highlight, especially the pivotal one involving the Soul Stone. That tear he shed was the kind of thing that helps him stand out from other MCU villains. Phase Three has been killing it in that department (Vulture, Killmonger, Ego). As for our heroes, the best thing this movie did was put together some interesting combinations. Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) continues to be great alongside Spider-Man (Tom Holland), but watching him with Doctor Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch) was great. The same goes for the team on Titan, which was those three, Star-Lord (Chris Pratt), Drax (Dave Bautista) and Mantis (Pom Klementieff). The real stars of this were Thor (Chris Hemsworth) and Rocket (Bradley Cooper). It’s such a wildly ridiculous combination that you can’t help but love it. They were so good together. This really felt like a big movie for Thor. He shined in a way that he hadn’t before. Between this and Ragnarok, he’s on a roll. I also loved the arrival scene of Captain America (Chris Evans), Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson), and Falcon (Anthony Mackie). I’m glad the film acknowledged but quickly glossed over the dumb Widow/Hulk (Mark Ruffalo) romance. The closing fight scene is a strong one and Thor’s arrival was a genuine awesome moment. The closing scene is nuts. The entire theater was eerily silent as the credits rolled. The scene with Peter and Tony near the end might be the saddest moment in MCU history. I popped for the appearance of the Red Skull, even if Hugo Weaving didn’t return for the role. There's almost no slow down in this movie. Every scene is either a huge action piece or something that gives us entertaining character moments. Weaknesses: With such a large cast, some people were going to feel underutilized. In particular, I was disappointed in the lack of Captain America, Black Widow and Winter Soldier. Black Panther (Chadwick Boseman) was grossly underused. It felt like he was barely relevant. As for the Vision (Paul Bettany) and Scarlet Witch (Elizabeth Olsen) romance, I’ve never been able to get into it. It’s better than the forced Hulk/Widow one from Age of Ultron, but not by much. Overall: This was more ambitious than all the prior superhero movies. I think they handled it expertly. They paired people together in great fashion, the action was great, and there are plenty of memorable moments. Everything involving Thanos was nearly perfect. He felt like a massive threat at every turn, while also getting enough development to feel like a real character. This is an epic that is one of the best comic book movies ever and features one of the most heart-wrenching endings in history. [*****] Avengers: Endgame4/26/19 | Directors: Anthony & Joe Russo | Rotten Tomatoes: 96% | Runtime: 181 minutes | Platform: TheaterPremise: The surviving members of Avengers come together to try reversing the damage caused by Thanos. {Spoiler}Strengths: What an experience. This movie 100% rewards people who have astutely paid attention to the previous 20+ films by calling back to things over and over. It’s incredibly rewarding. When Infinity War ended, most people felt they knew how this would turn out. And yet, about 20 minutes into Endgame, Thanos is decapitated to the surprise of everyone. That’s insane. This movie mostly gets to the place we thought, but does it in unexpected and glorious ways. As usual, the performances are top notch. Robert Downey Jr. (Tony Stark) is fantastic in his final time in the role. The moment where he completes the snap and utters, “I am Iron Man” was amazing. Chris Evans (Steve Rogers) is fantastic and gets a lot more to work with after being a side player in Infinity War. The moment where he wields Mjolnir had me literally shaking. It was incredible. Then, when the previously snapped heroes return and Cap utters “Avengers, assemble,” I was in tears. I couldn’t believe what I was seeing. Jeremy Renner (Clint Barton) gets great moments to shine, Scarlett Johansson (Natasha Romanoff) gives one of her best performances to date, Paul Rudd (Scott Lang) is a blast, Karen Gillan (Nebula) is a show stealer, and Josh Brolin (Thanos) continues to shine in the role. Chris Hemsworth (Thor) getting to show off his comedic chops was again brilliant. Him being fat was a completely surprise and a highlight of the movie. I also want to praise Mark Ruffalo (Bruce Banner) for nailing Professor Hulk. It’s not just Banner looking like Hulk. There’s a sense of confidence that was previously absent. I thought Brie Larson (Carol Danvers) was used perfectly. She comes across as a major threat and is a big part of the final fight, but she doesn’t even come close to overshadowing the original Avengers team. The deaths were done so well and the reunions were absolutely perfect. I loved the callbacks during the time travel scenes and all the characters who returned. The pacing was strong, as you get an hour of setup with great characters moments, an hour of time travel action, and then an hour of a massive battle. There’s probably even more I could praise.
Weaknesses: If I had one gripe with this movie, it was that they play very loose with the time travel rules. It set up some plot holes but they don’t have a huge impact on the story. It’s nitpicking to be honest.
Overall: The greatest ending piece to a franchise ever. Sure, it’s not officially the end, but it wraps up 22 movies of build. They paid homage to the past films, gave us emotional moments, made us cheer and cry, and did it all in a well-paced three hours. I loved this movie. [*****]
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Post by adamclark52 on Apr 27, 2019 18:02:04 GMT -5
71. Avengers: Endgame. It's okay.
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Post by adamclark52 on Apr 28, 2019 3:04:32 GMT -5
72. The Ogre (aka Demons 3). This actually isn’t too bad. It seems the main reason it’s disliked is because it got “Demons 3” slapped onto its title despite not having anything to do with the first two Demons movies. So that’s understandable. I really liked the music more than the movie itself. It’s super creepy. And it’s one of the few movies where I can say the kid IS NOT annoying and terrible. He’s surprisingly tolerable. And a total PLAYA with his babysitter. 73. The Church. And this was supposed to be subtitled “Demons 3” but they decided to not include that to distance the movie from the prior ones. Confused? Doesn’t matter. I really enjoyed this movie. More than the actual Demons 2. The soundtrack and atmosphere of this one are phenomenal. It reminds me of the Legacy of Kain video games.
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Post by BlackoutCreature on Apr 28, 2019 12:40:21 GMT -5
46. The Dark Crystal (1982) 47. Jumanji (1995) 48. Avengers: Endgame (2019) 49. D2: The Mighty Ducks (1994)
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Post by Deleted on Apr 28, 2019 16:19:36 GMT -5
24. Iron Man 3 (2013) - 7/10
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