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Imaginary (2024)
It's horror, not too intense but great if you like the genre!
"Imaginary" is a captivating horror film that offers a unique and refreshing take on the genre. Unlike many horror movies that rely heavily on jump scares and gore, "Imaginary" focuses more on building suspense and psychological tension, making it a more nuanced and engaging viewing experience. The film's plot is intriguing, with unexpected twists and turns that keep you guessing until the very end.
What sets "Imaginary" apart is its ability to create a sense of unease and dread without resorting to overly graphic or disturbing imagery. Instead, the film relies on atmospheric storytelling and strong performances to create a chilling and immersive experience. The cinematography is also worth mentioning, as it effectively captures the eerie atmosphere of the film.
I was fortunate enough to see "Imaginary" thanks to @reviewbrisbane, who provided preview passes for the screening. The opportunity to see the film before its release added to the excitement, and I can confidently say that "Imaginary" is a must-watch for any horror fan looking for something -- because there isn't much else out there at the moment! With its compelling story, well-crafted suspense, and memorable twists, "Imaginary" is sure to leave a lasting impression.
The Last Airbender (2010)
Kung fu meets CGI = good entertainment for me
I have read a few reviews here on IMDb about the Last Airbender. Most people are blasting this movie with poor ratings which I don't think is fair.
First, let me say I have never read or seen or heard about the Avatar series before so I had no expectations of the movie. So I watched the movie with no expectations other than seeing some fancy CGI kung fu trailer.
The only conclusion I can come to is that most reviewers had certain expectations about this movie and as a result they gave it poor ratings. When expectations do not meet reality -- problems happen! Expectation #1: Reviewers expected the movie to be like the books or animated series and thus gave it a poor rating. Fact: Generally speaking most books are better than films! This was an adaptation of the book or I should say loosely based on the books.
Expectation #2: People are expecting another next Sixth Sense. Fact: Just like Michael Jackson had the Thriller album, M. Night Shyamalanhad the Sixth Sense. There will never be another Thriller album, and there will there be another Sixth Sense. So if you can't wrap your head around the idea that there will never be another Sixth Sense (or Thriller for that matter) don't bother watching any other M. Night Shyamalan movies.
Onto my review:
I thought the story line was a bit cheesy and dialogue between the characters was not so great. Thinking back to this movie, a possible reason for the poor or direct dialogue could be to keep the younger audience informed of what is happening. Characters either narrate or speak to each other telling you explicitly what is happening and for what reason it is happening. In most other other movies, adults can think for themselves and fill in the blanks in their mind, and put together missing dialogue or scenes. On the same note, Star Wars has a certain cheese factor and poor dialogue... but is greatly entertaining.
I would have liked to see more elements of Buddhism or "wise man" type quotes in this movie -- perhaps the Dragon Spirit could bestowed a quote that Master Yoda (from Star Wars) would have said like "Fear is the path to the dark side. Fear leads to anger, anger leads to hate, hate leads to suffering."
I thought the blend of kung fu and CGI effects were great match which made for entertaining fight scenes. When I was watching it, I felt like I was watching the Terminator 2 liquid metal effect or The Matrix's dodging bullets. The "bending" of the elements was executed very well.
Bottom line: If you like kung fu and don't have the expectations that I've stated in the above -- you will like this movie! Overall I was satisfied with this movie experience. Rent it or buy it.