Reviews

How the heck did this get signed off at budget level, let alone be made and then released? Hate it when people pass rubbish like this off as hyper-intelligent, artistic and full of symbolism . It's just crap!

The sound / audio just makes it even more unbearable.

You will like this if you are a self-proclaiming higher-learned moron. The cast should be ashamed to be involved in this.

If you can honestly admit that the original Matrix movie was indeed an iconic masterpiece of cinema and everything else the Wachowskis did after that was mediocre at best, then you will.get my reference to Carl Douglas' ONLY real contribution to the arts was the catchy Kung fu fighting. Similarly, this latest offering is a terrible attempt to cash in on the original, with plenty of flashbacks to it throughout. Terrible concept and execution - I'm surprised Keanu agreed to return. The new characters replacing the originals just flopped too. Who picked morpheus' wardrobe?!! Wachowskis should retire - they have nothing original left to offer. (But thanks for the original) I've given a generous six because it was nice to see Neo opposite Trinity again but overall the film is mega boring and a rehash of the original trilogy.

How the hell did this slow nonsense win any oscars, let alone beat picture?!!! I like FM, 3 billboards, Fargo - great work. But didn't get the BA nod for this one, a bit like how Casey Affleck won for MBTS over RG in LA LA!!!! Bonkers!!!! Can't believe we've gone from Parasite to this in the space of 12 months. Don't feel obliged to watch this because of its awards haul, otherwise you'll be left wondering, and maybe wandering too, how?

Tariq is an irritating character and his whole angry kid storyline is stupid. Though I was happy to tolerate it, I was sad to see the series end with his plot at the centre. Wasn't it all predictable? Yes, of course! But that's why I expected more, surely the writers knew we could see it coming a mile off and thus genuinely surprise us....nope. Like GOT, the writers fell asleep or ran out of ideas and just cobbled something together expecting those who have followed the series from day 1 to miss this very fact. Spin off you say? Sure, of course I'm going to invest my time again, waiting for more laziness and disappointment!!!

Soundtrack written by Meatloaf? Awful music and too much of it, awful plot. Come on Disney, you just ripped us off!

Now, with JC back on board, I was expecting to see some common threads as sewn across the two original movies. The classic first words uttered by the protector were only second to Arnies 'i'l be back' so was a little disappointed with the replacement line 'if we don't move we'll be dead in 30 seconds ' - just didn't feel the same. The terminator was very good but the female protector looked like olive from Popeye and inspired little confidence. The film is boring in parts and the new saviour forward story was equally uninspiring. Wasn't feeling the whole Mexican vibe. Overall it wasn't too bad a watch, the opening snippet from T2 really set the tone but the movie waivered shortly after. If you are a die hard JC fan, you will really notice his directorial absence, vitally, you never feel the nervousness you did when watching the original. My view, reboot the whole franchise with a fresh cast and new director, someone who can do what Nolan did to the Batman franchise.

Was expecting this to be rubbish but I actually enjoyed it very much. It delivers on the action genre with a good plot line, nothing that warrants a 5.7 rating. It's nothing cutting edge, wow original story line, but if your expectations are realistic, you will rate it at least a 7. AND, I'm not a massive Will Smith fan!

Our fickleness and naivety is exposed in brutal fashion. You will certainly think twice before trusting your politicians. Should also make you wonder what the real definition of privacy really is.

Guaranteed to make you shake your head in disbelief.

The body is to die for as she bares her prized asset - and looking an amazing 29! At one point I involuntarily exclaimed 'oh my god!' as visually she is breathtaking in various outfits- particularly the white dress! She led the line well and I enjoyed the re-telling of factual events. J Lo- you destroyed me! Anyone with cardiac issues are best to avoid.

Slow. Boring. Plotless. Awful soundtrack and a silly ending - all uncharacteristic for a Tarantino movie. I was expecting a dark kick on the Manson murders, as the trailer implies and the film kind of bubbles up to. Unfortunately, this plodding mess just put me to sleep and the climax I was expecting never materialised. Instead, the conclusion is nonsensical and demonstrates Mr T is finished- all out of fresh ideas. A waste of a good cast, Di Caprio and Pitt are a pleasure to behold, shame Tarantino let them down. I'm still wondering what the purpose of this movie was - to refer to it as a B movie would be a compliment. Save your money- don't get suckered into the 'it's a Tarantino movie' or the fine cast.

Brainless, cringe-worthy, cheesy and over-the-top nonsense! Lots of glaring plot-holes and inconsistencies that leave you shaking your head but why am I so surprised - the knuckle-head line up should've been warning enough. I do like the rock, but he is starting to get seriously boring with his movie choices. Statham cannot act and his fight sequences are as tiresome as the Matrix revolutions got, please stop talking too. The best parts are the cameos from Mirren and Kevin Hart and I thought the bike sequences with Elba were seamless and excellent. Idris was mis-cast (isn't 'Brixton' a bit stereotypical?!), someone younger would have been more menacing. Unfortunately, sequels are planned. As are I suppose, FAF - car thieves called upon to save the world as clearly the SAS, Seals, MI6, Special Forces and the like are just soooo unqualified in comparison!!!!!!!

I want to crawl into one of those vacated graves....how does this tripe pass screening tests? The director is rubbish and the movie is lame....save your money and time...I wouldn't even recommend it to the die hard zombie fans

If you liked this movie and/or were ok with it, then you must be a swede. Everything was going great until the last 25 minutes, the movie was slowly bubbling up to an anticipated horrific ending, and then it happened.....stupid singing and frolicking overload that makes you feel embarrassed to be sat in the theatre justifying all the nonsense as anything but. There is a ritualistic sex scene at the end that should make you involuntarily exclaim 'WTF?!' unless you're a total potato. Ari just got a little too 'creative' and totally killed the scene. Overall, it doesn't leave you feeling satisfied - it never quite lives up to the intriguing trailer. And that's a shame as had it not been for that sudden hard-left in the last 20 mins, it could've delivered an enthralling climax worthy of any cult classic. Another example of a gifted filmmaker that gets lost in their own ideas and drifts off the track and crashes head on into a tree!

I didn't expect much after seeing the low rating but enjoyed it nonetheless. I thought the ending was predictable....but was it...? James Gunn has opened up the possibility to explore prequels, sequels and even expand this movie to give us a deeper understanding of the characters and their backstory. If you let your imagination run, this really could be the next big series. Let's hope the Gunns can build on the barebones offered here and take us to another dimension in the 'superhero' genre. Give it a go and look to the future with excitement.

Absolutely dreadful! I was left with a headache after 2 hours of pointless carnage and noise. How did this get signed off for release? Last years Rampage was much better as was Emmerich's 1997 version. Star studded cast just collecting a pay check. Anyone associated with the movie appears to be deludedly patting themselves on the back! CGI mega overload, filmed in poor light (obviously to save money) and the 'God' of monsters gets battered a few times and then inexplicably resurrects as a mightier being?!! By the end I was expecting Elvis to appear on the back of a unicorn singing gangnam style!!!!

Guy Ritchie did better than I expected and this was far better than 2017's B&TB. However, I think Will Smith let the movie down massively and if nothing else, highlighted Robin Williams original performance as a cinematic gem. A lot of the key scenes where you expect more energy and emotion were muted and rushed through, which ultimately took the shine off the overall movie. I.e. remember RW's genies reaction to being set free and then realising how much of a sacrifice Aladdin had made? - you hardly get any of that tugging at the heart strings OR, his anguish when he had to grant Jafar's wishes and see Aladdin suffering. Appreciate WS wanted to put his own spin on the role but clearly he failed in the moments that required some basic acting. Jafar was also miscast, Oscar Isaac, or someone similar with sharper features would have worn the treasonous villain part better. The two leads both glowed though and the chemistry was there, a heartwarming performance respectively. Big will, you didn't deliver this time and Guy, you should have noticed the lack of animation from the genie AND the lack of emotion in key scenes. Overall, it's good but shame, for the sake of a few lazy oversights, it could have been perfect.

Did Peewee Herman write season 8? Or did the original script get misplaced? An absolute shambles from start to finish, the series left in a ruin, much like Kings Landing. Why didn't anyone, including Bran, point out Jons right to rule? Why did he even bother to tell him he was Aegon Targaryen if he was plotting to assume the throne himself? STUPID LAZY WRITING! Clearly D&D have spent their time working on the new Star Wars movie rather than honouring their commitment to GOT. I hope fans boycott their movie, it flops and they are subsequently banished to the nights watch oblivion of the entertainment business! Plenty of time to reflect on their sins! It seemed like the perfect serving of breakfast in bed, but the rotten egg has left the worst stench imaginable and ruined the whole experience! Only the dumb ass fans who have been rating season 8 so highly, have consumed the rotten egg, despite the horrific smell.SHAME! SHAME! SHAME! SHAME! SHAME!

Disney knew it was going to make a ton of money from this sequel and so it feels like everyone involved in its production, from directors, writers and actors etc. just didn't bother turning up - aside from collecting their pay cheque. Anyone with a reasonable amount of intelligence and maturity will know the movie undelivered massively. Perhaps trying to weave characters in and out of previous movies took their eye off the quality of the offering. For those who have rated it a 10, once their excitement from all the anticipation dwindles, reality will sobering. Shame all the previous quality, especially infinity, has this movie associated. I should've known something was amiss when cpt marvel turned out to ba a total waste of time. MCU Phase 4...? You can shove that up your....!

I did enjoy this movie but the pace was terrible, resulting in an unnecessary 239min run time. If it was edited better it would be a classic that you can rewatch over and over. However, I fear the run time and slow opening will put off most people. A lesson for the director perhaps- you may have a vision or plodding style you hope will characterise your movies BUT don't forget that this is as much a commercial endeavour as much as a personal statement! An epic it was not, unlike Michael Mann's Heat, long movie but you hardly notice! Make sure you visit the loo before this one and take plenty of refreshments!

I actually enjoyed this more than the original. Some of the characters are scarier (baba yaga especially worthy of any horror movie) and it definitely merits its 15/R rating. Rarely said, but the film is far better than the trailer- I went in with low expectations. Harbour carries the role in his stride and I quite liked Graham's voice over - even b-movie Jovovich adds a positive energy. Overall, the movie is to be enjoyed if you give it a chance.

PS - There are two credit scenes

Really enjoyed the first two thirds of the movie, the build up and discovery of his powers was great cinema and his 'sidekick' was excellent. The final fight scenes lacked any punch and seemed to go in circles. Shazam hardly looked like a bonafide superbeing. Kinda reminded me of Optimus prime (appearing weaker than his counterpart)....Hats off to Zachary's performance though- he was slightly let down by the poorly devised ending. PS- thought the monsters were cheap CGI and detracted from the overall look. DC are doing a lot better and Shazam destroys Captain Marvel. Two credit scenes to look out for btw

If you remember the chills the original inspired then you will be left disappointed. The ending particularly left me shaking my head - why deviate from the original if the new path is downhill? You do wonder whether they even watched the original version! I remember Zelda being scarier too. Unfortunately, this is another example of the trailer trumping the movie. If you are looking for omens then Jason Clarke is it - another successful job at trashing a classic (Wall Street, Terminator, planet of the apes...)!!!

Not in the same league as Get Out. The opening text was reminiscent of M Nighy Shyamalan's style back in the day and If you think JP is following in the same footsteps, forget it. The acting and soundtrack are good but the plot is awful. The pace is quite slow too. It wasn't scary at all and sadly failed to match the anticipation of it's terrifying trailer. PS. It might be useful to read Jeremiah 11:11 beforehand as it's referenced but never revealed.