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[Andyliini]

The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian

Watched the first film in December, finally found time to watch the sequel. The same crew returns, including stars and and director, with larger budget, too. Seems like both Disney and Walden expected this to do even better. I was surprised this barely crossed half of the first films total cross, and after watching this, I see why. They went with more action, and less worldbuilding, and it just doesn't nail it's pacing lile the original film. It's still a fun watch, but now I'm not surprised they changed director (and publisher) for rhe third movie.

 

[Lunarorbit]

I watched "Green Book" (based on the very real Green Book travel book for black people) for the first time today. I was pleasantly surprised. For some reason, I thought it would be one of those sad films because of the era it was in but it was genuinely great! Viggo Mortensen and Mahershala Ali are national TREASURES!

The actual Green Books referenced in the films

Not sad? Hmm, I may have to check this out. I didn't think it'd be as emotional as 12 years a slave but that movie wrecked me.

 

[Mr Reasonable]

My cinema visits of 2025:
Nosferatu 7/10
The Wolfman 3/10
Anora 8/10
The Brutalist 5/10
Mickey 17 5/10

You can probably add 1 or maybe 2 to each of those scores - I try to use the full scale, which sometimes makes scores seem more harsh than they should be. I think the ideal is that the scoring leaves room for a 10/10 which should be a very rare thing.

I didn't think Anora screamed Oscar winner, but on reflection (and after seeing The Brutalist) I realised I liked it more than I initially thought.

I am sorry, Brutalist fans, there are lots of things to like in that film but as a complete piece of work, I just did not love it. I liked the interval though. To be honest, it maybe should be a 4 for me. Phillistine that I am.

 

[NotMyProblemAnymoreCunt]

Not sad? Hmm, I may have to check this out. I didn't think it'd be as emotional as 12 years a slave but that movie wrecked me.

12 Years A Slave was a heavy movie. Saw that when it was out in theaters and never watching it again. LOVED it though

 

[DeafTourette]

12 Years A Slave was a heavy movie. Saw that when it was out in theaters and never watching it again. LOVED it though

I'm never watching that. Had my fill of slave movies LOOOOONG time ago.

 

[HRK69]

Watched Anora

I absolutely hate it when a film portrays someone playing a game, but they're clearly just mashing random buttons, usually the same one over and over, because that’s how you know they’re really gaming

I can’t decide what’s worse, actors pretending to play a game without actually doing anything or drinking from an obviously empty mug. You might think people don’t notice, but trust me, we notice

Other than that, it was a decent film. But the guy who played Ivan? He was really trying to act his ass off. I just wasn’t convinced

 

[NotMyProblemAnymoreCunt]

Watched Anora

I absolutely hate it when a film portrays someone playing a game, but they're clearly just mashing random buttons, usually the same one over and over, because that’s how you know they’re really gaming

I can’t decide what’s worse, actors pretending to play a game without actually doing anything or drinking from an obviously empty mug. You might think people don’t notice, but trust me, we notice

Other than that, it was a decent film. But the guy who played Ivan? He was really trying to act his ass off. I just wasn’t convinced

I only enjoyed that movie due to the nudity/sex scenes. She isn't my type but she still has a nice body. It was just weird to see that much nudity in it especially with how prudish Hollywood has became when it comes to attractive pretty actresses

 

[AJUMP23]

Anora - In the end she is just a Whore-a Also this movie is a Snore-a 2/5

The set up takes over 45 minutes, and could have been done in 10 to 5. Drags out. It is interesting once they get into act 2, but that is about it. The ending you can figure out about 3/4th the way into the film. The girl won an oscar for yelling and screaming. What a disappointing film.

 

[HRK69]

I only enjoyed that movie due to the nudity/sex scenes. She isn't my type but she still has a nice body. It was just weird to see that much nudity in it especially with how prudish Hollywood has became when it comes to attractive pretty actresses

A film’s quality should ideally stand on more than just its shock value or risqué elements

I’ve seen this kind of thing hundreds, if not thousands of times, and it’s rarely interesting or exciting to me. If a movie relies on that to stand out, it usually doesn’t have much else going for it

For me they don’t add anything meaningful to the story and feel more like filler than something that enhances the movie

The set up takes over 45 minutes, and could have been done in 10 to 5

100%. They could’ve condensed some of the long, dragging scenes into a short montage, which would’ve been much more effective. I enjoyed it for what it was, but ultimately, I didn’t think it was Oscar-worthy at all