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ForAcademicPurposes
Gold Member
★★★★★ / Annnd thennn......?
Yerd
Member
I don't think most people like this movie as much as I do.
★★★★★ / Annnd thennn......?
It's so dumb and bad, but it's hilarious. I love the tattoo scene.
Andyliini
Member
Rise of the Planet of the Apes
And we reboot again. This time we are going to see how the intelligent apes came to be. The film is written like it could be a prequel to the original 1968 film, but or course takes huge liberties for itself. The story is really heartfelt, well told, and CGI apes work well too. Andy Serkis truly is a gift to motion capture technology.
And we reboot again. This time we are going to see how the intelligent apes came to be. The film is written like it could be a prequel to the original 1968 film, but or course takes huge liberties for itself. The story is really heartfelt, well told, and CGI apes work well too. Andy Serkis truly is a gift to motion capture technology.
NotMyProblemAnymoreCunt
Biggest Trails Stan
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Little Mac
Member
No Hard Feelings
Overall, I rather enjoyed it. There is a beach scene that … Jennifer Lawerence really committed herself to and gave it her ALL.
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ForAcademicPurposes
Gold Member
Scary Movie perfected that scene.
Mr Hyde
Member
Apocalypto
Amazing movie portraying Mayan civilization in its decline, featuring an indigenous cast that speaks in their native tongue. The story follows a young man named Jaguar Paw who becomes captured when his village are attacked by another hostile tribe, and sees himself and his tribesmen get dragged to an ancient Mayan city where they will be sacrificed to the Aztec gods.
The story is simple, yet very compelling. The pacing is excellent, the action is riveting, the whole movie looks beautiful and is is very well shot. The Mayan setting is quite unique, I can't think of one movie that goes this far to portray this particular era with this much attention to detail. I know the movie has been criticized for historical inaccuracies, but it feels authentic, raw and is just dripping with atmosphere. The cast is great, both the heroes and the villains are compelling characters, very believable and very natural in the emotions they display. They are also rocking some very cool outfits, especially the bad guys.
Apocalypto also has great environmental storytelling, with a lot of "show, don't tell" - mentality. You can basically watch the entire movie without sub titles and you will have no issues understanding the characters, the story or what is going on. Say what you will about Mel Gibson, but he's an hell of a film director. Apocalypto is easily his best directorial effort. It's truly one of a kind.
Amazing movie portraying Mayan civilization in its decline, featuring an indigenous cast that speaks in their native tongue. The story follows a young man named Jaguar Paw who becomes captured when his village are attacked by another hostile tribe, and sees himself and his tribesmen get dragged to an ancient Mayan city where they will be sacrificed to the Aztec gods.
The story is simple, yet very compelling. The pacing is excellent, the action is riveting, the whole movie looks beautiful and is is very well shot. The Mayan setting is quite unique, I can't think of one movie that goes this far to portray this particular era with this much attention to detail. I know the movie has been criticized for historical inaccuracies, but it feels authentic, raw and is just dripping with atmosphere. The cast is great, both the heroes and the villains are compelling characters, very believable and very natural in the emotions they display. They are also rocking some very cool outfits, especially the bad guys.
Apocalypto also has great environmental storytelling, with a lot of "show, don't tell" - mentality. You can basically watch the entire movie without sub titles and you will have no issues understanding the characters, the story or what is going on. Say what you will about Mel Gibson, but he's an hell of a film director. Apocalypto is easily his best directorial effort. It's truly one of a kind.
NotMyProblemAnymoreCunt
Biggest Trails Stan
I love Mel Gibson as an actor/director
I loved every movie he directed too
I still need to see Passion of the Christ and Apocalypto though
GreenAlien
Member
Irati – Age of Gods and Monsters 2022
Surprisingly good low stakes fantasy film.
Surprisingly good low stakes fantasy film.
_Idea_of_Evil_
Member
The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare.
It was ok. Guy Ritchie needs to stick to crime movies like Snatch or The Gentleman. This one reminded me of Inglorious Bastards, just not as good. I enjoyed it, but it wasn't great.
It was ok. Guy Ritchie needs to stick to crime movies like Snatch or The Gentleman. This one reminded me of Inglorious Bastards, just not as good. I enjoyed it, but it wasn't great.
Hawking Radiation
Member
Yes Sir, No Hard Feelings is a great movie.
No Hard Feelings
Overall, I rather enjoyed it. There is a beach scene that … Jennifer Lawerence really committed herself to and gave it her ALL.
Jennifer is a stunningly beautiful woman
Now I'm forced to go see Challengers in cinema starring 'I can make a poop face' Zendaya. FUCK
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NotMyProblemAnymoreCunt
Biggest Trails Stan
His recent war movie The Covenant was fantastic
Werewolf Jones
Member
Abigail was actually decent you know. Gets a little bit silly in the final act but the movie sort of earns it. Could been better but could've seen A LOT worse, I think the trailer sort of gives away the reveal but it gets even deeper than that.
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Days like these...
Have a Blessed Day
Was pretty good not your typical slasher film.
What A Shame...
Banned
The Fall Guy
It's ok. I had the same issue with this that I did with Leitch's last movie. I didn't find the "comedic banter" clever or funny, and there's A LOT of it. It came off a bit too try hard.
It's ok. I had the same issue with this that I did with Leitch's last movie. I didn't find the "comedic banter" clever or funny, and there's A LOT of it. It came off a bit too try hard.
bitbydeath
Gold Member
I watched Euphoria the other week and thought she played a drug addict so well, until I realised that’s how she acts in everything.Yes Sir, No Hard Feelings is a great movie.
Jennifer is a stunningly beautiful woman
Now I'm forced to go see Challengers in cinema starring 'I can make a poop face' Zendaya. FUCK
ForAcademicPurposes
Gold Member
★★★★☆ / From straight lines on a screen to glorious ribbons of light
Andyliini
Member
Ghostbusters - Frozen Empire
Considering I found Afterlife to be thoroughly boring and srupid film, I kind of enjoyed this one. There's still some of the toy commercial side, but it has a good pace and some funny jokes too. Maybe the third act could have gotten to the main action a bit sooner (and the battle was over quite quickly too), but other than that, it was fine. Not a masterpiece or anything, just fine.
Considering I found Afterlife to be thoroughly boring and srupid film, I kind of enjoyed this one. There's still some of the toy commercial side, but it has a good pace and some funny jokes too. Maybe the third act could have gotten to the main action a bit sooner (and the battle was over quite quickly too), but other than that, it was fine. Not a masterpiece or anything, just fine.
John Marston
GAF's very own treasure goblin
Finally watched Dune part 2.
I'm a huge Chris Walken fan but I think he was miscast.
Austin Butler on the other hand
I'm a huge Chris Walken fan but I think he was miscast.
Austin Butler on the other hand
NotMyProblemAnymoreCunt
Biggest Trails Stan
Finally watched Dune part 2.
I'm a huge Chris Walken fan but I think he was miscast.
Austin Butler on the other hand
Her and Zendaya were both miscast
I can't stand Austin Butler, his lips are so gross to look at. Whenever that guy shows up I'm like that's some dick sucking lips right there
Grildon Tundy
Gold Member
Skinamarink
I was ready to hate this after the first 15 minutes, but I'll be honest: This movie was scary. If you don't know, it's 1h40m, and a good 1h30m of that is shots of corners of walls/ceilings, old cartoon clips, and Lego bricks. I felt bored, uncomfortable, and unnerved. It's an art piece. There's no plot. And I'm gonna have trouble sleeping tonight.
I was ready to hate this after the first 15 minutes, but I'll be honest: This movie was scary. If you don't know, it's 1h40m, and a good 1h30m of that is shots of corners of walls/ceilings, old cartoon clips, and Lego bricks. I felt bored, uncomfortable, and unnerved. It's an art piece. There's no plot. And I'm gonna have trouble sleeping tonight.
GeekyDad
Member
Hmm...didn't realize Christopher Walken was gonna be a part of this series. I might have to reconsider. Of course, the emperor's role in the story isn't (or at least wasn't in the book) a major character.Finally watched Dune part 2.
I'm a huge Chris Walken fan but I think he was miscast.
Austin Butler on the other hand
I could have seen him as Paul's father. That could have been cool.
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12Goblins
Lil’ Gobbie
dumb af
enjoyed this. entire cast is great
Loved this. Very creative and surprisingly deep
not gona lie didn't understand what was going half the time but was completely mesmerized. prob should have rewatched the 1st one.
-not sure what the point of the feyd character or the gladiator scene. Guy didn't really do anything and had to drug chumps in order to beat them??
-Last fight with Paul didn't make sense. Paul getting stabbed then suddenly magic happens and the sword is turned on feyd? mb need to rewatch
-The CGI is never distracting which is incredible for a film of this scale
-Are all bene gesserits drinking the water of life to get their powers?? I'm confused
-Ending was funny; Chani butthurt so she decides to ride off a sand worm like its an uber
-I need more, I can't stop thinking about it. Wish this was made into a TV series
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Biff
Member
Late Night with the Devil (2023) - SO. DAMN. GOOD. This is low-budget horror at its best. Acting is good, bordering on great. The horror itself is fine. Definitely some cliche elements to it but it's to be expected. And the few bits of CGI in the film are bad. But what makes the overall package so good is the direction of the movie: how it is shot as an actual late night show that you would be watching from your couch at midnight. It works so much better than I expected. Perfect 1.5hr run time as well. WATCH THIS MOVIE!
Also be prepared for the longest set of production company title cards you will have ever seen when the movie starts. I honestly thought it was a joke. Reminded me of the start of Tim and Eric's Billion Dollar Movie.
Also be prepared for the longest set of production company title cards you will have ever seen when the movie starts. I honestly thought it was a joke. Reminded me of the start of Tim and Eric's Billion Dollar Movie.
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12Goblins
Lil’ Gobbie
I thought the commercial breaks really helped to break the tension, add realism and help the overall pacing. I wonder if the director was influenced by this k&p sketch which I always found to be brilliant
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ForAcademicPurposes
Gold Member
★★★★★ / This really Enters my Void
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violence
Member
Alien 1979
I saw this movie in the theater yesterday. I’ve seen the movie several times, but never in the theater. As much as I like the movie Aliens and I thought Cameron did a great job, watching this movie, the entire time I can’t couldn’t help but saying
“Remember when they didn’t make another one of these?”
“...and then Hollywood didn’t make another one!”
I saw this movie in the theater yesterday. I’ve seen the movie several times, but never in the theater. As much as I like the movie Aliens and I thought Cameron did a great job, watching this movie, the entire time I can’t couldn’t help but saying
“Remember when they didn’t make another one of these?”
“...and then Hollywood didn’t make another one!”
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GeekyDad
Member
I finally sat down and watched the full film Hell or High Water. I'd watched so many clips on Youtube, I practically already saw most of it. But I liked it quite a bit. There's really no wasted screen time. Aside from the obvious harking back to traditional westerns, it also reminds me of that series "Movies For Guys Who Like Movies." 
Will definitely watch again.
Will definitely watch again.
Grildon Tundy
Gold Member
Hell or High Water is great. I can't put my finger on why, but the action scenes got me hyped in a way similar ones in other movies haven't. Something about how nonchalant and believable Ben Foster's character is when SHTF really pulled me in.
Civil War (2024): 8/10. Really, really liked it, and I'm surprised it didn't do very well at the box office. I cared for the characters and enjoyed their dynamics. I didn't watch any trailers, so I didn't realize it was sold as an action movie until afterwards. It's not all-out action, but what was there was intense and well-done. Reading online, looks like a lot of people were upset that they couldn't project modern-day politics on to one side or the other so they couldn't make their real-life political opponents the "bad guys". Makes me think they'd be the ones wanting an actual modern-day US civil war to happen.
The Lodge (2019): 5/10. Could have been so much better. Ironically, my suspension-of-disbelief came crashing down when it's revealed
they weren't actually dead; it's just that the kids were cruelly gaslighting their soon-to-be stepmom. I'd be more willing to believe that the characters were trapped in Purgatory than I would be that the dad would leave his two kids with the only surviving member of a suicide cult for days without checking in with his fiancée and that two kids could pull off the mind games that they do.
Civil War (2024): 8/10. Really, really liked it, and I'm surprised it didn't do very well at the box office. I cared for the characters and enjoyed their dynamics. I didn't watch any trailers, so I didn't realize it was sold as an action movie until afterwards. It's not all-out action, but what was there was intense and well-done. Reading online, looks like a lot of people were upset that they couldn't project modern-day politics on to one side or the other so they couldn't make their real-life political opponents the "bad guys". Makes me think they'd be the ones wanting an actual modern-day US civil war to happen.
The Lodge (2019): 5/10. Could have been so much better. Ironically, my suspension-of-disbelief came crashing down when it's revealed
they weren't actually dead; it's just that the kids were cruelly gaslighting their soon-to-be stepmom. I'd be more willing to believe that the characters were trapped in Purgatory than I would be that the dad would leave his two kids with the only surviving member of a suicide cult for days without checking in with his fiancée and that two kids could pull off the mind games that they do.
JimmyRustler
Member
Dawn of the Dead
First time since I’ve seen it in cinema back in 03. Not tooo keen on Zombie and/or horror movies in general any more but I have to say this one is absolutely legit. Super entertaining. Loved the ending. Think this must be the only Snyder film that ain’t style over substance.
First time since I’ve seen it in cinema back in 03. Not tooo keen on Zombie and/or horror movies in general any more but I have to say this one is absolutely legit. Super entertaining. Loved the ending. Think this must be the only Snyder film that ain’t style over substance.
bitbydeath
Gold Member
Fantastic movie, and somewhat reminiscent of Aliens where comedy actors play the bad guys. Ty Burrell/Paul Reiser.
Andyliini
Member
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes
Considering Rise was already a fine flick, I'd like to think many had high hopes for the next in line. This time Matt Reeves takes the helm, and delivers a phenomenal movie, with high production values, interesting characters and some room for thought as well. I like how neither side is completely good or evil, but have both intentions going on them, while the weak follow the strong. No wonder Fox ordered another before this one even released.
Considering Rise was already a fine flick, I'd like to think many had high hopes for the next in line. This time Matt Reeves takes the helm, and delivers a phenomenal movie, with high production values, interesting characters and some room for thought as well. I like how neither side is completely good or evil, but have both intentions going on them, while the weak follow the strong. No wonder Fox ordered another before this one even released.
NotMyProblemAnymoreCunt
Biggest Trails Stan
Rise and Dawn are fantastic
I hope you like the third film. I personally found it boring and bad
jshackles
Gentlemen, we can rebuild it. We have the capability to make the world's first enhanced store. Steam will be that store. Better than it was before.
I'm surprised how much I loved the live-action City Hunter movie on Netflix. Yes it was incredibly cheesy - but the fight choreography was amazing. The main actor really nailed the role, and was very cartoony (for the movie essentially being based on a cartoon). Fun characters, fun plot, just a dumb fun movie all around.
bitbydeath
Gold Member
Watched Meg 2, it was shit.
People dying everywhere but no blood and gore is just wrong.
People dying everywhere but no blood and gore is just wrong.
Andyliini
Member
War for the Planet of the Apes
Finally reached the final film of this series, and just before the next chapter releases next week. After doing a phenomenal job with Dawn, Matt Reeves returns to helm another one. I have not seen this since it'd theater run, and haf pretty much forgtten everything about it. And I understand why, this is quite a different film than it's predecessor. The pace is very slow, and everything seems to take far longer to do. There are no good humans this time, just evil and irrelevant ones. Also the main evil bad guy is nothing compared to Koba. It's not a bad film, and I found it at least interesting to see, but it can't hold candle to Dawn, or even rise.
Here's hoping that Kingdom will be more up to my alley. I have at keast enjoyed it's trailers so far.
Finally reached the final film of this series, and just before the next chapter releases next week. After doing a phenomenal job with Dawn, Matt Reeves returns to helm another one. I have not seen this since it'd theater run, and haf pretty much forgtten everything about it. And I understand why, this is quite a different film than it's predecessor. The pace is very slow, and everything seems to take far longer to do. There are no good humans this time, just evil and irrelevant ones. Also the main evil bad guy is nothing compared to Koba. It's not a bad film, and I found it at least interesting to see, but it can't hold candle to Dawn, or even rise.
Here's hoping that Kingdom will be more up to my alley. I have at keast enjoyed it's trailers so far.
NotMyProblemAnymoreCunt
Biggest Trails Stan
Yeah Dawn is still the best one out of the current three for me
I hope Kingdom ends up great
War was extremely boring to me
JimmyRustler
Member
Thought War was the best one - because it was so slow. Loved it to bits.