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Crank (2006)
Tense mood!
Crank is dominated by lead actor Jason Statham. This work is a pure adrenaline rush, from start to finish...
The film is always in motion and has only a few pauses that appear calmer. I really admire the creativity that is required to create such a story and, in the next step, to portray it in such an exciting way. The shots are brilliant due to the increased number of camera angles, giving the scenes an even higher level of energy. The violence was very bloody in some scenes, but I could have imagined it to be a little more brutal. The film is accompanied by progressive rock music, which really increases the thrill. Crank also contains a lot of sexual events and in one recording you even see a cameo appearance by a very well-known musician who unfortunately died at a very early age.
The ending is completely absurd! The film doesn't take itself too seriously and that's completely fine here, but the last fight scene of the film outwits the previous seriousness and throws it into an exaggeratedly unrealistic scenario, which is the tip of the iceberg and, in my opinion, a little too much exaggerates.
This part creates a lot of tension, is loaded with immense energy and therefore provides, among other things, thrills and pure adrenaline!
Really good!
Weil du nur einmal lebst - Die Toten Hosen auf Tour (2019)
It's a solid pastime!
This documentary accompanies Die Toten Hosen on their "Laune der Natour" tour, which took place from 2017 to 2018 and took place in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. It's a solid documentary about a band that distanced itself further and further from classic punk rock and is now somewhere between cuddly rock and mainstream hits. Personally, despite genre shifts that have little to do with the group's beginnings, I am a fan of them and their achievements and I actually couldn't really imagine what it would look like if these legendary personalities from our present day, despite their high level Age continued to play punk rock. This would certainly take some getting used to! The film shows live recordings, backstage frequencies and other clues that document the tour life of the Düsseldorfers and also suggest a few of the members' hobbies and accompany them in the process. I would have liked a lot more information about their private situation, for example what the families of those affected think about such "distancing" from them, but unfortunately you won't find such moments here.
This documentary is a nice pastime that is particularly suitable for fans of Toten Hosen. It's quite solid, but unfortunately there's just nothing special...It's entertaining and shows a bit of the band's facade, but the inside is still kept quiet. You can watch it if you're looking for something casual and it's definitely on the watchlist for fans, but in general this isn't the best place to go for people who want to watch a very good documentary...
Sad but true!
The Gentlemen (2019)
Typical Guy Ritchie film...
The Gentlemen is a work by the director Guy Ritchie, whose trademark is, among other things, his swearing dialogues, which appear very frequently in his filmography and also in this film, which once again complete his style with all his might. A lot of familiar faces appear here and one of the reasons was that I immediately felt at home. Matthew MacConaughey, Charlie Hunnam and Colin Farrel are just a few of the lead actors who lead the story, which I particularly liked because of the changing perspectives. I would like to highlight Hugh Grant who takes on the role of Fletcher. This film proves that the guy can handle not only gentle romantic comedies, but also brutal action comedies and, especially in the latter, delivers a really good performance. The humor is of course a bit special, but personally it entertains me and makes me laugh every now and then. The story and the implementation are classic for a Guy Ritchie film, well and thoughtfully mastered and introduce interesting plot twists that are also worth seeing. I viewed the work in the original sound and in this case I advocate watching the whole thing without dubbing, as the often audible British accent fits the overall structure ideally. (If you don't really speak English, we recommend turning on the subtitles)
The Gentlemen is a typical Guy Ritchie film and anyone who hasn't had much use for his dark comedies may not be able to appreciate his illustrations here. Personally, I really like this style. The film contains funny scenes and dialogues that have been adapted to the director's style of expression. It also has crisp scenes full of action and, in my opinion, creates a completely new picture of the gentlemen's ethnicity.
Very well done!
Astérix & Obélix : Au service de sa Majesté (2012)
somewhere between a children's film and softened seriousness...
I have to admit that I was quite critically biased before watching this film. This was partly because characters like Asterix or Caesar didn't appear in the cast that I preferred for nostalgic reasons. So I thought in advance that the journey I was about to embark on wouldn't come close to the original for a number of reasons...
The beginning of this adventure started quite humorously and amusingly. My prejudices drifted a little further, but were not completely washed away. The film began and Asterix entered the picture shortly afterwards. My previous concerns tried to remain stubborn, but in the meantime I noticed that this version of the Gaul wasn't staged all that badly. After a while, Caesar finally came into the picture and I couldn't get used to this portrayal of the ruler at first, as it had little to do with how I had always perceived him, largely through the older live-action films. But this previously remaining prejudice was quickly dispelled because I realized that this may not be the best, but it is a really interesting interpretation of Julius Caesar's personality. His dark side also appears towards the end and thus marks a newer and more amusing depiction of evil. Visually speaking, I'm not really a fan of the new actor, but he still plays the role deeply convincingly.
It's amazing what brilliant dialogues and fantastic storylines hide behind the facade of this work, which is aimed more at children. The story is incredibly well written and at the same time incredibly well executed. Most of the scenes are outstanding, some are towards the standard and others have the potential to be more than solid if, for example, they were given a better plot. So far so good, but one thing makes it difficult to get the most out of the experience and that is the extremely exaggerated dialect of the British. At first, I have to admit, this making fun of the language always made me smile, but after repeating it over and over again throughout the entire film, it quickly lost its humor and in the next step it just felt completely worn out. Some frequencies are absolutely unrealistic even for this series. But I don't want to be so petty about this, as a certain exaggeration is perhaps even necessary for film adaptations of this kind. There are tons of allusions created, something like that is of course something nice and shows once again what good work has been done. The film contains fascinating quotes that really pack a punch and convey profound messages. I'm happy with the ending. It is somewhere between a cheerful children's film and softened seriousness.
There are brilliant, sometimes profound and mostly amusing moments that are fun to watch and also make adults laugh or at least smile. "Asterix and Obelix: On Her Majesty's Order" has something special and I recommend it to anyone who is ready to embark on an exciting journey and is not put off by having a hearty laugh and perhaps even reinterpreting a part of their childhood. To inquire again.
C'est Bon!
Drive (2011)
Does the film really deserve the hype?
I got to know Drive through various clips on the internet and quickly got the urge to watch it. I did this quite quickly and I have to tell you that I imagined him differently...
The opening of the film is really cool and is accompanied by an incredibly fitting song, which should be obvious if you've already seen the corresponding videos on all possible platforms. The song is by Kavinsky and is titled "Nightcall". I don't like the robot-like voice in this song, but I definitely like the feminine sound more. This coolness, which is conveyed right from the start, runs through the entire film and gives it its very own "vibe". Ryan Gosling, who plays the lead role, rarely speaks in this film, but he doesn't say many words since the plot isn't really complicated. The cast is really great and includes Bryan Cranston and Oscar Isaac, among others. From the beginning I had the image in my head that this was an exciting action film. In this regard I was a bit disappointed. Although Drive is often an exciting action film, it often becomes a love film because of all the scenes that deal with exactly this topic. In my opinion, there were far too many romantic scenes and far too little action, which could certainly add a lot of tension to this film. This film is supposed to be 18+? I'm laughing my ass off! Action and exciting moments are present and are often depicted in a very bloody and violent manner, but an age limit of 18 or more is not true. Nudity can be seen and insults can be heard as well, but it is not as extreme as other films in this classification and is therefore one of the reasons for me that this work was unfairly given this restriction. My opinion regarding the current age restrictions can perhaps be seen a little from this. The story is solid and, as I said, not totally complicated, which I completely agree with. The implementation is super stylish and I actually really like it. There are illogical moments that make no sense, one happens at the end and is related to a mask. Up to that point I actually thought the film was great, but I would have liked a much better ending.
Drive is stylish, has interesting scenes and shines with its brutality, which is showcased (unfortunately a little too rarely). The romantic moments don't ruin the whole film, but they could really be more reduced. Sometimes this film is illogical and sometimes it is sublime.
Despite a lot of criticism, this film is entertaining and often just cool!
El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie (2019)
Is it a worthy sequel?
El Camino is the sequel to Breaking Bad, the most popular TV series of all time! (including according to IMDb)
The predecessor is an unforgettable milestone that left a lasting impression on both me and most critics.
The crucial question that now arises is...
"Is El Camino a worthy sequel?"
In my opinion it definitely is!
The film is a Netflix original and was brought into the world by Vince Gilligan, the head of this franchise. The story follows the end of the series and follows the character Jesse Pinkman in his life after all the previous events. There were moments that really caught me emotionally and there were scenes that led through the film with tension and action. It was a fantastic mix, in my opinion. Aaron Paul embodies Jesse Pinkman with an authenticity that is once again remarkably staged. Of course, the supporting roles act just as well. I didn't particularly like an unexpected guest appearance by a character from the previous series, as the character didn't really look like the original, but completely different, which meant that the surprise wasn't particularly well received by me.
The ending was more or less predictable, but that doesn't mean it's a bad farewell. The final minutes are a worthy end to this collection and were well chosen. This part allows you to introduce a completely different perspective on certain people and is an excellent sequel that you should definitely watch after Breaking Bad.
Top!
From Dusk Till Dawn (1996)
Crazy flick!
This film is totally "crazy!" (Well-meaning)
The action before the mysterious incidents was wonderfully staged and remained great in terms of story. However, you can tell from the special effects in the club that the film has a certain maturity. This fits the style of the film somewhat, but when you look at it more closely and compare it to other films of the time period, it is rather poorly executed. It somehow fits in, but it could look much more spectacular. This was related to the design surrounding the vampires, the violence is once again well implemented and the action scenes are excellent despite the crazy special effects.
The story is exciting, no wonder since Tarantino worked on the script. The dialogues are once again outstanding and can convey emotions well and the scenes are often fantastic, I particularly liked the opening scene. The characters are really exciting, Tarantino, who also stars, takes on the role of a very funny guy and plays him surprisingly well, Clooney plays his role just as well and Keitel and the "rest" are also more than satisfactory. Tarantino, who, as already mentioned, took part in the script, cast himself in his aforementioned role and has close physical contact with Salma Hayek in one scene. An accident?
The ending of the film is, in my opinion, far too simple.
I would have hoped for something much more demanding, but I justify it by saying that From Dusk Till Dawn is also a film that can't really be described as demanding.
The film is funny, exciting and, above all, entertaining, tells a cool story that is a bit too simple in the end, but overall impressed me. The presentation often seems a bit lacking due to the special effects of the creatures, but it also has its own flair. The film is absolutely solid and I will definitely watch it again.
Manta, Manta - Zwoter Teil (2023)
Serves its purpose!
Even before I watched the film I was hearing from all sides how bad the film was and now that I've seen it I have to admit that I only partially agree with these statements.
Till Schweiger is an actor and director who is despised by the masses and in this film, as in other films, he has both roles at the same time. Personally, I find many of his films entertaining and that's the main thing you watch a film for. Now, however, hatred of his films has long been mainstream and it surprised people
Not me that there are so many bad reviews. I'm not a big Till Schweiger fan, but I don't think it's fair that the majority always pick at him like that. The film is on the level of an average German film, this is not particularly high, but it is entertaining and that is the decisive factor. The film has many guest appearances, German "celebrities". Humor is a matter of taste, it often amuses me. The first part is cult and this sequel was accordingly an interesting idea. The film advertises that the nation has been waiting all these years for the second part, but I doubt that. Current topics are taken up in the story and a lot is played with the cult factor, which I often find to be unimaginative, even apart from this film. The film is updated a bit trying to bring in "the youth" which is solid. The acting performance is standard and nothing special, which I didn't expect differently here. Funny movie, acting is pretty standard to mediocre, solid story. Overall it is better than many have described. If you know what you're getting into, which is an entertaining sequel, then this is an excellent film purely for entertainment. Of course, there is still room for improvement in terms of implementation, but I am very satisfied with the result and suggest that you get your own picture of it and assess afterwards whether it was worth taking this product from Till Schweiger. I enjoyed it and the film gets a possible 6/10 from me for doing what it needs to do...entertaining!
Oppenheimer (2023)
Was the three hours really worth it?
After I watched this film in the cinema for three hours and then left the hall indescribably, I could only think of one word...Wow!
I hadn't watched a trailer beforehand, of course I knew a little what to expect, but seen in this way, I went into this film rather unbiased. I would now like to tell you how I felt about this film...
The film is really long and for me personally, it was often very difficult to understand. In some places it was rather boring in this respect. The bitter aftertaste was nonetheless driven cleanly into the harbor by Nolan's precision, with spectacular scenes. The music is wonderful, this film has a good cast and is mostly convincing.
The bomb scenes are fantastically staged and the actors do their best. I would particularly like to highlight Robert Downey Jr, who proves here that he can also convince in serious films and as he says himself, this is the best film at the time in which he played. That means something.
I'm also thrilled by Cilian Murphy, who takes on the leading role. He is the perfect man for this position and plays very authentically. Remi Malek, whom we know from Bohemian Rhapsody, shines again and his performance is excellent. The actors I haven't named are of course just as outstanding, as it should be for a film of this level. The shifts in perspective that dominate the film are misleading and distract from the story, threatening understanding. It's an interesting idea, but one that tends to confuse the implementation. We learn a little too little about the person behind Oppenheimer, instead we learn about the development of the atomic bomb. I would have liked to know a little more about him, but I agree with the result to some extent. The film is entertaining, but there could have been a little room for improvement that would have given the film Oppenheimer even more points. The ending strikes a balance with the criticism, as it made me leave the theater fascinated and burdened in equal measure by the impact of the cinematic art and digesting what I had just consumed. The film is a masterpiece and the three hours were well worth it. Oppenheimer tells his story and distributes a message that you can define yourself after looking at the work, certainly after a long time thinking about it. Despite the very difficult storytelling and a few other aspects, I can warmly recommend everyone to see this film and then to think about the topic and deal with it. Very good film, gets 9/10 possible points from me.