inacan-90-894261 Reviews

Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021)

The best of all worlds

[10/10 · 3 August 2022]

Wow, this was phenomenal. Combining the best bits of all Spider-Man universes and then having a solid story and gravitas. It has the villains from Toby Spider-Man, Garfield as Spider-Man and Holland and Cumberbatch from the current Spider-Man. I can't stress enough how good this is. Possibly the best marvel movie to date.

Road Games (1981)

I get it

[5/10 · 2 August 2022]

They wanted a thriller where paranoia and isolation are present in the mind of a trucker. What they got was a relatively flat film with mild tension and a likeable Lead character. It's ok, the atmosphere is nice. Why the hitchhiker and the driver are American is kinda pointless unless it's a statement on nationality abroad or something. Either way. The film moves quickly enough but could be a lot better.

Brain Dead (1990)

The two Bills

[2/10 · 2 August 2022]

Pullman is a brain scientist who operates on a paranoid person and then becomes paranoid. Paxton is his buddy who serves no other purpose but to be 2nd billing. Something happens or mahbe it doesn't, j don't care, you won't care, better movies have been made and better times have been spent.

Q: The Winged Serpent (1982)

Interesting

[2/10 · 2 August 2022]

I'm assuming the budget was given to supply David Carrodine with ample supplies of coke cause this movie didn't get it spent on effects, or acting or script work. The tone is bizarre, the Aztec is some random they ooo in last minute.

Carrodine seems to be in on the movie being schlock and treats it as such. He doesn't camp it up but he isn't taking it seriously either. Roundtree seems tk think this could lead to a tv series about two incredibly uninteresting police offers who suck at solving crime and are seemingly un phased by a giant flying dinosaur.

There is a subplot regarding a thief who isn't a thief but a wheelman who wants to be a musician and is a domestic abuser.

Save your time.

Night of the Big Heat (1967)

Heatwave

[5/10 · 1 August 2022]

As where I live we are in a heatwave this movie hits closer tk home. We don't have electronics blowing up or beer bottles bursting but we share the frustration and irritability. The movie is fine, classic 60s British sci fi/ horror lord of people acting very British and stiff upper lip despite circumstance and nobody seems to be very bothered by it. If you like hammer horror you'll like it. If you don't then you can skip it.

Sweet and Lowdown (1999)

It's fine

[6/10 · 1 August 2022]

Sean Penn does well in a movie that isn't really funny, or dramatic or anything. It's just there. It reminds you of a series of critical pleasing scenes that don't resonate. For jazz lovers only.

Miami Blues (1990)

All Alec

[6/10 · 1 August 2022]

Alec Baldwin plays against type as a psychopath criminal who impersonates cops, commits multiple thefts, manslaighters a hari krishna, murders and blackmails people.

The plot is thin. Fred ward is kinda wasted and there doesn't seem to be a lot Of tension except when Baldwin eats a pie. But his performance...wow. It's just a weird movie that is oddly entertaining in a baffling way.

The Assassination Bureau (1969)

Ripe for a remake

[8/10 · 30 July 2022]

This movie was a hidden gem. Funny, great sets, fun acting and a bunch of 007 baddies with a ludicrous plot. It's madcap; it's dark, it's fun and I want to see a new version of this movie. I can't recommend this enough it was that fun!

Living in Oblivion (1995)

Fun indie movie

[7/10 · 29 July 2022]

A film shoot goes off the rails with non stop issues and a director who is barely keeping his sanity. This movie is quirky, funny, and raw. It's a good example Of why people like myself would not go into show business as you see the behind the scenes drama and logistics which rob movies of their inherent magic.

Highly recommend along with NOISES OFF.

Mom and Dad (2017)

B movie elevated by performance

[6/10 · 28 July 2022]

It reminds me of a more poorly structured Jordan peele movie but with more over the top acting which is a big plus. It's a weird one. Thankfully it's done in a wink wink manner so it doesn't seem as cheesy bad. It would be something Netflix would make.

McCartney: Now and Then (2021)

Watch anthology instead

[5/10 · 28 July 2022]

This reminds me of a bootleg or low rent documentary you'd get as a bonus feature on a concert dvd. There is NOTHING new to be learned here but if your a beatle fan you will enjoy it. If you are an obsessive fan you will LOVE it.

Blue Jasmine (2013)

A modern crisis

[7/10 · 28 July 2022]

Great characters and great acting as a woman discovers her husband was a con man and is left to start over. Being formally wealthy and being forced to confront being no longer able to be around affluent society all the while questioning their place in the world. It's the mid life crisis brought on by fraud. Great acting, tight story and good use of dialogue as music is minimal..

The Madness of King George (1994)

Great acting

[7/10 · 28 July 2022]

Fantastic music by Handel and great acting by Hawthorne and cast. The pace is good, for a historic drama it doesn't drag on and it has a good flow. Takes a generally complex historical context and simplifies it for the audience in such a way that you get the gist.

High Risk (1995)

Serious Chan shade

[6/10 · 27 July 2022]

This movie heavily throws shade on Jackie Chan and is a violent tornado. It's got some Good fight scenes it has a decent soundtrack and the dubbing is borderline ridiculous but in a good way overall the movie does quite well.

Bad Vegan: Fame. Fraud. Fugitives. (2022)

Vegetables don't grow in the shade

[5/10 · 26 July 2022]

So upon watching this you come to a crossroads regarding the main person Sarma. Either she is completely complicit and guilty and has been told By her lawyer to paint herself as a troubled unsuspecting victim OR she proves that you can be academically gifted yet be one of the stupidest people on earth.

Now either her parents paid for her degree and she isn't that intelligent or she is so arrogant that she completely ignored basic business practices regarding her own personal finances.

This loud fat and offensive man Anthony shouldn't be able to charm His way into peoples wallets. Maybe it's cause I'm not American but when every second word is a swear and the fake bravado I wouldn't give him the time of day.

So what is it. Stupid or Corrupt and Arrogant?

Perfect Bid: The Contestant Who Knew Too Much (2017)

Shrug

[5/10 · 25 July 2022]

I love the price is right so that's why I watched it. It's good for nostalgia and to learn the inter workings of the show a bit. But really it's another cheap and dry Netflix doc with a guy basically who memorized. Numbers and would go to tapings. Yep that's 75% of this doc.

Sound of Metal (2019)

Good albeit underwhelming

[7/10 · 22 July 2022]

I liked it but I wouldn't heap the praise on it like others. It's good, it's got gravity to it and the performances are good but I wouldn't say it's a Oscar worthy movie in a society where there is so much available. It's got the 2000s vibe to it. With lack of ambient sound, grey tones and minimal music. Good but not great.

The United States vs. Billie Holiday (2021)

Performance is a drug

[5/10 · 21 July 2022]

The performances are great and the atmosphere is good but the tonal structure and dialogue isn't up to par. This movie seems to be all over the place regarding how they want to feature Billie and that causes abrupt shifts in presentation. Language is another aspect that I wasn't keen on. The constant use of profanity and.racial slurs I don't think is really accurate for the time and seems more out of todays culture where we swear and are more crass. That language took me out of the film.

Where the Crawdads Sing (2022)

Beautiful Scenery

[8/10 · 21 July 2022]

I was unfamiliar with the film as my wife read the book and wanted to go. The cinematography is breathtaking and the musical score is very good. This movie surprised me and I enjoyed it very much. The twist at the end I didn't see coming but I'm sure most will. Highly recommend.

Before Sunrise (1995)

Mindful

[8/10 · 20 July 2022]

As it's been stated by others. This is a beautiful and simplistic film which challenges us to think about our lives and explore our own thoughts. We have all known someone whom we shared a connection that was stronger than the situation called for. Beautiful and sensitive.

Before Sunset (2004)

An adult movie for those who lived

[8/10 · 20 July 2022]

Simple concept dialogue with some scenery. Anybody who has loved and lived will relate to the moments were we just have deep conversations and memories as we reconnect, analyze and ponder our experiences. Beauty in its simplicity and gorgeous in its complex ideas.

The Addams Family 2 (2021)

Good family movie

[6/10 · 20 July 2022]

This movie is all about family and what it means to be family regardless of biological or circumstance. It's not the amazing live action ones with Raul Julia but it's fun and it's a good time. It's for fans of Addams family not necessarily for new comers.

The Matrix Resurrections (I) (2021)

Crap

[2/10 · 20 July 2022]

So think of it as a reboot that is more of a remake but somewhat of an homage but also a sequel. Confused? Good!

The movie sucks, it's a retread of the original passed off as a sequel with its uninspired visuals and soulless presentation. Keanu is loveable because of who he is but he can't save this 2.5 hour slog.

The matrix doesn't overly hold up. The sequels certainly don't and this will go down like that weird matrix animated movie as just another film that a select few watched and even smaller Grouping actually enjoyed.

Obi-Wan Kenobi (2022)

Vader

[6/10 · 20 July 2022]

I found the only real reason why I watched this was my nostalgia to see Darth Vader. The prequels ruined Star Wars for me and the new ones and the endless commercialism just left me disinterested.

It's got good atmosphere, Ewan is great as Kenobi and the GRAND inquisitor (eventually) is a great villain as you despise her and her mindset. The music is lackluster considering it's a Star Wars project, the effects are somewhat muted and the plot line fairly generic.

But seeing Vader drag Kenobi through flames to torture him was absolutely brilliant.

Bill Burr: Live at Red Rocks (2022 TV Special)

It's ok

[7/10 · 19 July 2022]

It's a good standup set, doesn't compare to "you people are all the same" as it lacks a bit of the ire that he had years ago. It's solid, entertaining, it will offend but also make you think and it goes by quickly enough. My wife was laughing hard at some points but ultimately fell asleep during the "family life" segment.