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sketchyt · 07-15-2019, 11:36 AM

Caught The Wolfman on Netflix last night.

A few things that surprised me:

I thought this was released in the 90's.
Heck, I change the above... I don't even recall this movie was even released.
A 35% RT rating. This is lower than Johnny English Strikes Again. Also lower than Leprechaun Returns. Wut.

So going into this movie with expectations lower than finding high art in the Cowboys tent, I wound up being moderately entertained by The Wolfman. I think it deserved a better fate.

Here are some things that it had going for it:

Benecio Del Toro (sp?), Anthony Hopkins, Emily Blunt and Hugo Weaving all vying to one-up each other to chew up the scenery. I think Hugo Weaving won.
Practical effects by Rick Baker who has basically done effects for... well, everything. I'll always give bonus points for practical effects.
Some great death scenes.
Am I the only person who feels Joe Johnston (Jumanji, Rocketeer, Captain America) is kind of an underrated director? Not the best storyteller, but this guy consistently nails mood and environment.

07-15-2019, 11:36 AM	#716
sketchyt Powerplay Quarterback Join Date: Sep 2005 Exp:	Caught The Wolfman on Netflix last night. A few things that surprised me: I thought this was released in the 90's. Heck, I change the above... I don't even recall this movie was even released. A 35% RT rating. This is lower than Johnny English Strikes Again. Also lower than Leprechaun Returns. Wut. So going into this movie with expectations lower than finding high art in the Cowboys tent, I wound up being moderately entertained by The Wolfman. I think it deserved a better fate. Here are some things that it had going for it: Benecio Del Toro (sp?), Anthony Hopkins, Emily Blunt and Hugo Weaving all vying to one-up each other to chew up the scenery. I think Hugo Weaving won. Practical effects by Rick Baker who has basically done effects for... well, everything. I'll always give bonus points for practical effects. Some great death scenes. Am I the only person who feels Joe Johnston (Jumanji, Rocketeer, Captain America) is kind of an underrated director? Not the best storyteller, but this guy consistently nails mood and environment. Last edited by sketchyt; 07-15-2019 at 11:50 AM.