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FireGilbert · 05-02-2024, 05:05 AM

Enjoy some movie reviews!

Damsel: Millie Bobby Brown as a trope defying princess needing to escape from a dragon. Like a lot of Netflix movies there is a good cast but you can tell there is a tighter budget with small sets and average effects. The plot is simple and the protagonist has very strong plot armour but it somehow all comes together into a mildly entertaining pop corn movie. This is carried by the dragon being an interesting character with excellent voice work from Shorah Agdashloo. 7/10

Dune 2: Think this broke my rating system. I gave the first Dune a 10 but this one is better. Without having to set up the universe and story part 2 drives full speed ahead. Just an awesome theater experience with a fast pace and brilliant cinematography, effects, acting, and music. Could probably nit pick a few things as a book reader but still a great adaptation. One of the greatest sci-fi movies ever and I can't wait to watch it again. 10/10

Napoleon: How is it even possible for Ridley Scott to make a boring movie about one of the most influential men in history? And spend $200M doing so? Ridiculous. Such a chore to watch with the strange focus on Josephine and the complete miscasting of Phoenix. You can tell from the sets, costumes, and battle scenes this is a well made film from a competent director but none of it worked. Give me more of a the battles and less of the cringe romance. What a disaster. 3/10

Poor Things: Does this even have a genre? I really enjoyed it with the excellent journey and character development. Emma Stone deserved her Oscar and Mark Ruffalo was brilliant too, with the best parts of the movie carried by their interactions. Liked the steam punk aesthetic and the themes around humanity and curiosity. Will admit this isn't for everyone with the weird subject matter and it could have been edited about 20 minutes shorter. 9/10

Wish: Not a good sign when the most engaging part of a movie is finding references to other movies in the credits. This is basically Disney animation references the movie with more focus on cramming in Easter Eggs than telling a good story. The protagonist is super one dimensional, topped by an even more one dimensional villain. Then they give the lead 7 friends (get it? it's a reference to the 7 dwarfs, do you get it?) which of course means none of them are fleshed out whatsoever. I really liked the 2D backgrounds but there was something about the modern 3D characters animated against against them that felt off. Feels like Sony and Dreamworks are leaving Disney animations in their dust. Does have enough of the Disney charm to not be a complete disaster but still a disappointment. 4/10

05-02-2024, 05:05 AM	#8981
FireGilbert Franchise Player Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Brisbane Exp:	Enjoy some movie reviews! Damsel: Millie Bobby Brown as a trope defying princess needing to escape from a dragon. Like a lot of Netflix movies there is a good cast but you can tell there is a tighter budget with small sets and average effects. The plot is simple and the protagonist has very strong plot armour but it somehow all comes together into a mildly entertaining pop corn movie. This is carried by the dragon being an interesting character with excellent voice work from Shorah Agdashloo. 7/10 Dune 2: Think this broke my rating system. I gave the first Dune a 10 but this one is better. Without having to set up the universe and story part 2 drives full speed ahead. Just an awesome theater experience with a fast pace and brilliant cinematography, effects, acting, and music. Could probably nit pick a few things as a book reader but still a great adaptation. One of the greatest sci-fi movies ever and I can't wait to watch it again. 10/10 Napoleon: How is it even possible for Ridley Scott to make a boring movie about one of the most influential men in history? And spend $200M doing so? Ridiculous. Such a chore to watch with the strange focus on Josephine and the complete miscasting of Phoenix. You can tell from the sets, costumes, and battle scenes this is a well made film from a competent director but none of it worked. Give me more of a the battles and less of the cringe romance. What a disaster. 3/10 Poor Things: Does this even have a genre? I really enjoyed it with the excellent journey and character development. Emma Stone deserved her Oscar and Mark Ruffalo was brilliant too, with the best parts of the movie carried by their interactions. Liked the steam punk aesthetic and the themes around humanity and curiosity. Will admit this isn't for everyone with the weird subject matter and it could have been edited about 20 minutes shorter. 9/10 Wish: Not a good sign when the most engaging part of a movie is finding references to other movies in the credits. This is basically Disney animation references the movie with more focus on cramming in Easter Eggs than telling a good story. The protagonist is super one dimensional, topped by an even more one dimensional villain. Then they give the lead 7 friends (get it? it's a reference to the 7 dwarfs, do you get it?) which of course means none of them are fleshed out whatsoever. I really liked the 2D backgrounds but there was something about the modern 3D characters animated against against them that felt off. Feels like Sony and Dreamworks are leaving Disney animations in their dust. Does have enough of the Disney charm to not be a complete disaster but still a disappointment. 4/10 __________________ The masses of humanity have always had to surf.