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Venom (2018)
Tom Hardy excels.
This is not a great film by any means. The acting by Hardy is far and away the best part.
The main issue with the film is its lack of subtlety and grace. It is like a bull in a china shop . I can't think of any other character in the film that was good or even memorable.
The basic plot is fine. The CGI was passable but no more than that. Essentially in a straight race between this and Suicide squad this would be my 2nd choice.
Sometimes the critics get it right. They got this one nailed on.
The Pathological Optimist (2017)
Portrait of an Egomaniac
The director of this documentary wants you to feel some sympathy for Wakefield. This is a story of a self appointed revolutionary, a man who cares and has been hard done by via the vile medical establishment. In one way Bailey does make an argument for how these people can drive others to complete lunacy. Much like cult leaders the world over. In that respect this film is interesting.
What I didn't much like was that this documentary neither deeply dives and informs of the truth of the subject or record the actual facts. I felt that at times it does pander to Wakefield and his stupid, selfish actions which he of course claims were done with the best of intentions. Saying that, I did watch it and found merit in what it tries to do.
2036 Origin Unknown (2018)
Truly awful
This was without doubt the worst movie I have seen this year. Not content with a terrible script, weak effects and awful cast (sorry Katee) it is also astonishingly patronising.
Absentia (2017)
Lazy and simplistic.
killer1h in his review wrote 'I have very rarely seen such a good performance as Stana gave in this role, it's hard enough to pull off being abused but she looks exactly how you would imagine someone would look if they were starved and tortured for 6 years.' I guess that all women who have been tortured, abused, and nearly drowned, also have manicured nails, coiffured hair and perfectly sculpted eyebrows. You can also see that her captor shaved her legs and underarm hair into the bargain. I have only seen one episode of this show so it would be ill-mannered to jump to too many conclusions. It might be that the evidence that helps capture Stana Katic is, in fact, her lack of rangy hair growth. Right now though I'm less than impressed. 6/10
Nobility (2017)
Utter mince
This was pure and utter mince. The acting is a class of overacting rarely seen outside of the 50's & 60's B movie genre. Lines are delivered with a nod and wink that I guess is to suggest that this show is meant to be lighthearted, fun and not to be taken seriously. It succeeds in all of those aims and sadly keeps on plunging ever downward, spiralling wildly out of control.
If the script was remotely funny or is meant to be. It failed. There is zero humour or a suggestion of any to come. So, all in all, the writing is awful, the acting is astounding in its awfulness and the special effects range from 80's kitsch to reasonable.
Save yourself time and watch Rick & Morty reruns.
Is Genesis History? (2017)
History it is not.
This calls itself a Documentary and it is far and away from that. For a start, there is no opposing view given to the favoured Christian Genesis viewpoint, not even the Jewish or Muslim version. What about Gilgamesh and the stories pre that? The use of straw mans is astounding and I can't think (besides Ray Comfort) that I have ever seen so many used in one place. Overall, where this fails is it's simply an echo chamber. There is no scientific proof, no real science is employed, not even real historians, or archaeological evidence. It might make a few Creationists very happy but certainly not those of more discerning tastes..who should give it a wide berth.
God's Not Dead 2 (2016)
If.....
If anyone think's this movie has any basis in fact then you not only don't understand the bible, or the constitution. This is pure unadulterated lying about there being a war on Christians and the Christian way of life..be a Jew or a Muslim or try being an atheist and then you will know what it truly like to suffer for belief's (atheist lack of religious belief). To then make the ridiculous claim about there being no such thing as separation of church and state (in a court room no less), did these people actually finish high school. Watch this film if you seek the need to believe lies and falsehood's..and if you want to suppress minorities such as the LGBT community..because that was a great take away from a film about being oppressed, you can oppress in god's name.
Vaxxed: From Cover-Up to Catastrophe (2016)
Takes honest reliable truths and distorts to fit its narrative.
I was intrigued by this film as lets be honest it has had a lot of publicity, not a lot of it positive. After viewing the film I had a long and serious discussion with several friends and I did a good bit of research. people had given me links to web pages and groups..healthyliving pages, you know the type. What annoyed me was those pages proclaiming truth, honesty and honest info were as honest as this garbage film.
The film lies, not small lies, those lies that are done to prey on our irrational fears for our kids..if you are considering going to see this movie then at least be forewarned and get "real info" not from pseudo health practitioners. This film should be made to pay a fine for every piece of fear mongering it throws out at it's viewers.