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Star Trek: Picard (2020)
I am binge watching the first year so in February I can relate
Just finished the current episode of Discovery and decided to re watch Piccard so that with the delays I might have an idea of what is going on ;) Hey I am close to 80 and have absorbed these docudramas since day one. I see fan bouy reviews on both of these creations and I have a singular thought. Is the youth of this century so myopic that they require Doom, Mech Warrior, and Elder-scrolls rolled into every extension of this franchise. They do exceptional work in creating these toys for your mind but it seems unfortunate your mind fail to comprehend. BTW Piccard is better than Discovery but both superior to previous renditions of the Mech-War structure. Wake up as you have no resistance as it is futile... .) Another suggestion forget the previous renderings... sit back and enjoy the new story...I watched these presentation years before most of you were created and today I am amazed at the efforts and script creation to treat your "MINDS ??" to something new. A hint grow up... Something else do not pull the intellectual card on these productions as you still have no clue as it is SCIENCE FICTION and really we do not care that you lack any concept of that reality , heh.
Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker (2019)
I certainly enjoy some of the reviews ;)
In 2019 I was looking forward to this conclusion and then in my old age totally forgot about it ;). I stood in line in 1977 with a group from the Physics department of Washington University because they said it should be great and it was. In retrospect it was not the history of the Roman empire but a fantasy in space. Yet, I continually see comments that this was a disappointment and I ask myself how so. It I science fiction a creation of the mind of humans who spent hours toiling to create the scenarios and yet you in your wisdom, and lack of creative thought , just can not enjoy it for what it is. Tonight it was on TnT and even with the advertisements for nothing I will ever use I enjoyed it and found a product that tied up the loose ends. If you did not like it you did pay to see it and thus supported the presentation therefore who is the fool the creators for presenting you a well thought out story or you making an attempt to comment well out of your training as a critic. I have over the years watched all of them and some were better than others but all entertaining. This movie is not a 10 as none of them are but enjoyable. Oh, BTW those were not horses as someone commented I have no idea what they were but if you think they were horses I have a bridge for sale in Brooklyn ;) I suspect most of those who complain required remedial viewings to catch up on the story line as you did not exist in 77. In short get a life movies are entertainment not life, well unless you make them heh.
Dune (2021)
My original was a 10 and still is
For a movie making an attempt to visualize a book that can not be made into a movie. Yes it is slow in the beginning as it develops the characters. But, when I read the books I had to maintain a notebook in order to follow the characters. The cinematography does the book justice and the flow is easy to follow. I will admit it does help to have read the books or at least watched some of the Utube presentations on the subject. I did notice comments from the action crowd to the lack of action and all I can say this is page 300 of a 500 page hard back version with an additional 40 pages of appendices and the action will be there ;). Paul is still waiting for his name to be known among men and his name known to the tribe many other items to include that were interwoven in the book. Pus the weirding modules and his Fedaykin many more stories to woven into this presentation and let us not forget Alia and Feyd.
Dune (1984)
Best movie
I was having a conversation with my 52 year old son the other day after watching the new version of Dune and we came to the conclusion this was the best bad movie ever made. I did enjoy it at the time, quite a bit. I did find the money saving tactics amusing such as blowing uo the wooden Sadakar two times. Kind of like what you did not have enough money to make another 20 dollar wood model of a troop to blow up haha. It does tell the story well although over the top at times but still quite enjoyable. Now I must say I am a big fan of crappy movies and find them amusing but this does service to the novel which is impossible to bring to the screen even in the current version although they did an andmirable job with the new presentation.
Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018)
Not the best film ever But:
I do continually observe comments about being a money grab. Well, if you living in moms basement in your middle aged years might have not noticed the world is a money grab as you give the public what they might enjoy. You seem to indicate a money grab is not a good idea well I might suggest you venture into the real world and find out how good something that does not appeal to the public enriches your purse. I know living in moms basement is secure and you feel protected but reviewing this presentation only illustrates you still are in the womb. Here is a suggestion kill the video games and go try real life you may have a change of heart on this feature as it was well done and illustrated the foibles of the human creature unklike your over protected state in your basement kingdom. No it is not the best movie ever made but far from the worst and gives pleasure something that is lacking in the realm of mom. I stood in line for an hour to watch the first movie in this adventure and pass no judgement on any as they all have given pleasure and enjoyment well except for that binks thing ;) but he was comic relief anyway. I do find the negative reviews myopic at best...
Wonder Woman 1984 (2020)
Very Watchable
Primarily this is a movie about a mythical super hero and thus should be viewed without any predisposition as to what and how the content is presented. It is not a 10 nor is it a 1 or a 5. It certainly fares better than most of the super hero presentations I have endured. I suppose because most viewers were waiting for a massive CGI effort they were disappointed. The fact that the movie used considerably more stunt work than most in this venue was refreshing. I suppose the utilization of a little character development made this movie boring for some who seem to enjoy mindless animated action. Perhaps it is time to just enjoy a movie for the effort expended by those who took the time to entertain. Oh and if you did not like why not pony up some cash and make your own ;) BTW no this is not Shakespeare and does not make an attempt to make any salient points except for the fact that humans are rather greedy, weak, self centered mammals.
Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi (2017)
The entire series of Star Wars movie
To begin I was lonely one day and when the age of 32 in 1976 I joined friends from the physics department of Washington University to go see this movie. They insisted I would enjoy the time spent...at this time I had a broadcast pay TV station and obtained 3/4 inch master of the movie. My children now 47 and 50 can recite the entire movie...Now the point of this review...I see many amateur reviewers telling me why this is junk as well as some of the professionals giving it a thumbs down. I really do find it amazing that those reviewing individual movies have missed the point. This is something that was very evident in the first three chapters...But these days because many of the reviewers were either to young or not born yet and missed the beginning of the adventure...This has been a visual novel created for over 40 years..When someone gives criticism, no matter how well intended they are just talking about one chapter of a very long book and have yet been able to view the completed project. The benefit they receive it is visual and they do not have to spend months reading and trying to figure out who did what to whom...To those who say the chapters do not follow the theme I do really wonder if any of them has ever bothered to read a novel... when chapter 3 was released for the most part those who have negative comments seem to have missed the totality of the project.... This has been a 43 year adventure in story telling and if those who judge this series poorly get off your lame rear ends and do it better, yeah those will be some fine productions...heh in closing I recently read another poor review by a young woman of the age of 22 who created an account just to tell us how bad this chapter was, I did find her evaluation amusing. Maybe I just like a good story and enjoy movies and am not an unpaid critic. Do you go to the movies to have an enjoyable time or to sit there taking notes on your 6 inch computer screen annoying those sitting around you, you are worse than a screaming 3 year old in the front row
X-Men: Dark Phoenix (2019)
This Movie and amateur reviewers
I am not a fan of comic books for 65 or 70 some odd years If your life is in the comics good stay there I would not rate this movie a 10 nor would I rate it a 1 like so many of you detractors do...It is a watchable presentation nothing ground breaking but a story to be enjoyed if your head is not locked in the world of comics. It is not the best Xmen but certainly does not deserve the massive panning I see here..A simple question ...do you go to the movies and pay for expensive tickets to enjoy the presentation or be a critic...there are plenty who make their livelihood in this profession...most here would never see a pay check...Even in some of the worst movies that have been made I can find redeeming factors ...well except for that John Travolta movie Battlefield Earth now there was a stinker but not a 1 a 2 ;) Forest Whitaker was very enjoyable in his presentation haha go home you who have no clue what it takes to create cinema...Every presentation has some redeeming area...Maybe you did not like it therefore perhaps a 3 but stop this flagellating of all you dislike as others might find you the fools
Our Cartoon President (2018)
you say ok I say accurate
As this man falls father into the accretion disk he becomes more of a liability he does fail at winning it seems and no one can take that away from him
Our Cartoon President (2018)
you say ok I say accurate
As this man falls father into the accretion disk he becomes more of a liability he does fail at winning it seems and no one can take that away from him
King Arthur (2004)
What is a Movie?
A movie is a fantasy presented to allow an individual the pleasure of escaping the real world for an hour or two and yet her I observe many who have not quite realized that simple fact. There are too many verbose analysts presenting critic level opinions while lacking any credentials. The Movie was very enjoyable, the music score was outstanding. A suggestion go immerse yourself in the presentation and leave your stupid hat at home. IT IS A MOVIE. When I go to a movie I take no baggage, if I enjoy the presentation I am satisfied. Also if you can do better pack your bags and accomplish the challenge, if not your opinions have no merit. I found this movie an enjoyable experience. After all nothing on this planet is perfect, much less poor reviews
The Lovers (2015)
Again I ask myself a simple question
Why do humans go to movies? Perhaps to be film critics but the there is a critic for every phase of life it seems.
When I watch a movie I immerse myself in it while watching enjoying the effort
This creation has incredible music and scenery and while immersed I did enjoy it.
After I did think the linking of the two time lines was a bit weak, most likely the creation of the editing. Overall watch a movie not to be be Roger Ebert, that guy has not enjoyed a movie since he was diapers, but to enjoy the story let your mind fill in the blanks
There are an exceptional amount of critics and not enough individuals who enjoy a story
Turn off the world and enjoy this movie the short comings fade into the story
I did enjoy it and it will soon leave my memory because it is fantasy
The key word here is FANTASY its make believe something I do think many fail to notice ;)
Star Trek: Renegades (2015)
Quite interesting
I find it interesting that a kick starter fan based production actually reflects the base of the Star Trek universe others have stated they cut corners, well with a limited budget they managed to attract a cast that would do justice to a full blown production. Of course there will be corners cut many characters could have been fleshed out but all in all a very enjoyable effort in what one might make an analysis Gene Roddenberry would have totally enjoyed this story. Take it for what it is and enjoy. There are to many critics that can not sit down and just derive pleasure from the event nit picking their ego's to that 15 minutes of fame they seem to think they deserve
The Hundred-Foot Journey (2014)
A very enjoyable movie
I find those who pan movies such as this extremely self centered and lack the ability to just sit down and enjoy a story for it's merits All of you who judge presentations in a negative context obviously do not even have a glimmer of the ability to create the story telling presented' sour grapes are always easier to spew than those of quality. Shame on you for trying to denigrate the weaving of a charming story I think you most likely do not like kittens and puppy's enjoy life it is short and you are wasting your prime years being a self centered toilet tissue as dad always used to say there are more horses as* holes than horses
The Magic of Belle Isle (2012)
A world full of critics btw you do not count
Wow
Does anyone here who considers themselves a critic ever bother to turn off their brain and just watch a movie for the content and story.
Perhaps I am wrong but I do not watch a movie to criticize the content I watch a movie for enjoyment and relaxation
The story may be contrite and maudlin but try turning that arrogant piece of goo off for awhile and just enjoy a story
I wish to also inform you that your opinions are rather worthless as it is an individual adventure that you try and ruin
As good old dad used to say the world is full of horses but there seem to be more horses asses than horses