I had been passing this movie by because I thought it looked rather hokey in the trailer. I'm glad that I decided to watch it. I only wished that I had gone to see it in the theater. I love a well made horror film and was completely surprised how good this film is. It is a fantastic story and completely horrifying and suspenseful. I hope that a sequel and prequel are made!!! The make up was fantastic as well as the special effects. The acting was very good as well as the dialogue and music in the film. The editing was superb. I was completely horrified after watching the film and loved the ending!!!"
Reviews
74 Reviews
No One Will Save You
(2023)
FANTASTIC SURPRISE
20 November 2023
This movie is truly a gem of a film. It is an all in one sci fi thriller with frights and suspense throughout. Rather than only giving quick glimpses of the alien intruders, the aliens are fully featured throughout the film. The film is An Invasion of the Bodysnatchers meets A Quiet Place meets Mars Attacks with a dash of humor in the film. I loved how the movie kept mutating its theme from scene to scene. It was a refreshing film to see and I plan to watch it again. I would have loved to see it in the theater and it would be a delight in 3D format. I give this film 10 stars for all of the aforementioned reasons. BRAVO!!!
Fantastic!!!
5 July 2023
This is one of the best Indy films in the series. I saw it in IMAX. I loved the aging Jones and never once thought that they were trying to make an old man look like he had the girth and brawl for his role.
I loved the journey that the movie took me on with the action packed sequences. The humor was true to the rest of the films. There were some nice surprises throughout the film and the special effects were very well done.
The movie exceeded my expectations given so many negative reviews. I feel that those who gave the negative reviews need to check to see if they have a pulse and/or watched the same movie that I saw?
Bravo!!! I look forward to seeing the movie again.
I loved the journey that the movie took me on with the action packed sequences. The humor was true to the rest of the films. There were some nice surprises throughout the film and the special effects were very well done.
The movie exceeded my expectations given so many negative reviews. I feel that those who gave the negative reviews need to check to see if they have a pulse and/or watched the same movie that I saw?
Bravo!!! I look forward to seeing the movie again.
Bros
(I) (2022)
A touching story of love
15 January 2023
Bros is a well written story about the challenges of loneliness and relationships. I enjoyed that gay history was a focus of this movie. It is so important for all gays to understand how far glbtq+ rights have transformed through time. I cried many times watching this movie as I reminisced the past meaningful relationships in my life. At first, I wasn't sure I wanted to watch the movie because of the main characters bitterness, but as I watched I found his cynicism to be much like my own. I enjoyed how the writers portrayed the multi faceted arenas of relationships that we sll face in the course of our relationships. This movie touched me in a special way.
BRAVO
10 December 2022
Del Toro's adaptation of Pinocchio is beautifully made. Flawless. Suspenseful. Action. Adventure. And completely squeezed my heart out of every emotion held within.
The animation is beyond fantastical. Every detail is phenomenally fulfilled in this film.
The film, in my opinion, is not for small children.
Keep a box of kleenex nearby if you are prone to shedding tears. And, perhaps, call a close friend after you watch the film. It is a stark reminder of our mortality.
Aside from the original animated film adaptation of the story, this is the best that I've seen. Bravo!!!!! Bravo!!! BRAVO!!!
The animation is beyond fantastical. Every detail is phenomenally fulfilled in this film.
The film, in my opinion, is not for small children.
Keep a box of kleenex nearby if you are prone to shedding tears. And, perhaps, call a close friend after you watch the film. It is a stark reminder of our mortality.
Aside from the original animated film adaptation of the story, this is the best that I've seen. Bravo!!!!! Bravo!!! BRAVO!!!
Pearl
(2022)
Cruelty to Animals
25 October 2022
Warning: Spoilers
The opening scene shows an insinuated pitchfork killing of a goose and then shows the girl obsessed with being a star carrying it on a pitchfork and feeds it to an alligator. Really? The director has to rely on cruelty to animals and the cliche of a girl being obsessed with being a star to make a movie?
After seeing this scene, I could not watch this movie. It did not matter to me what this movie was about....although it is clearly obvious that the obsessed girl with kill and do anything it takes to be a star. Really? As if American girls aren't totally brainwashed enough with being obsessed with being a star.
After seeing this scene, I could not watch this movie. It did not matter to me what this movie was about....although it is clearly obvious that the obsessed girl with kill and do anything it takes to be a star. Really? As if American girls aren't totally brainwashed enough with being obsessed with being a star.
I WISHED this movie was better.....
7 September 2022
I was very excited to see this film. The story was very interesting, but for me, the contemporary story of Alithea and the Djinn was rather dull. Most of the contemporary story was of Alithea and Djinn in bathrobes sitting in a hotel room. If the contemporary story would have been as interesting and compelling as the past stories of the Djinn, I would have liked it more. And perhaps if there had been more dialogue between the characters in the past stories of the Djinn it would have been better? The stories from the past felt rushed. And the film itself felt rushed and a bit disjointed. And why was it that it was always women that found the bottle and were granted three wishes? The special effects were good. The acting was good. Cinematography was great. Costuming etc, all good. Again, had the contemporary story been more interesting,especially, for me, it would have been a much better.
Prey
(I) (2022)
Not a Fan
17 August 2022
I am not a fan of this franchise however the trailer looked like this movie might be good.
Right away I was instantly turned off by the modern English spoken by the Indians in 1700s. And all of the costumes looked brand new. Everyone was squeaky clean. Then the special effects....oh my could they be more bargain basement looking? And, the acting.....not good. No one on Earth can run as fast as a deer either....that made me laugh. For me, it was so bad in the first fifteen minutes ( and I really wanted to like the movie) I could not watch any more of it.
Right away I was instantly turned off by the modern English spoken by the Indians in 1700s. And all of the costumes looked brand new. Everyone was squeaky clean. Then the special effects....oh my could they be more bargain basement looking? And, the acting.....not good. No one on Earth can run as fast as a deer either....that made me laugh. For me, it was so bad in the first fifteen minutes ( and I really wanted to like the movie) I could not watch any more of it.
MEAD
(2022)
Too Bad So Sad
14 August 2022
The trailer looked like this movie could be a cult classic. The special effects are quite nice.......but the acting and the story are TERRIBLE!!! I wanted so much to love this movie and it was NOT so bad that it was good......it was just a bad movie.
Secret Headquarters
(2022)
A Brainless Stereotypical Superhero Film For Kids
14 August 2022
Warning: Spoilers
This movie is for kids.....However, it is completely full of stereotypes. And the main character "Charlie" is completely demasculinized....his voice is even very much like that of a girl. The girls, of course, are the smart ones who figure everything out and are very much alpha male.
The story, which could have been really well written, instead portrays a superior "alien" technological secret headquarters that is accessed by clicking hanging metal balls together and then only needs a pass code to enter on a punchpad......allowing anyone who figures that out to enter the "secret headquarters? Really? How did it possibly remain secret for 10 years?
Owen Wilson, who I really like......plays Owen Wilson......can he act like a "character". I guess not. The Owen Wilson charm is worn completely thin on this film.
If you are looking for another Superhero movie to watch (like there aren't enough of them) with lots of CGI that is brainless and full of the same ol same ol stereotypical characters and scenarios and can entertain your kids....maybe this would be for them.....
The story, which could have been really well written, instead portrays a superior "alien" technological secret headquarters that is accessed by clicking hanging metal balls together and then only needs a pass code to enter on a punchpad......allowing anyone who figures that out to enter the "secret headquarters? Really? How did it possibly remain secret for 10 years?
Owen Wilson, who I really like......plays Owen Wilson......can he act like a "character". I guess not. The Owen Wilson charm is worn completely thin on this film.
If you are looking for another Superhero movie to watch (like there aren't enough of them) with lots of CGI that is brainless and full of the same ol same ol stereotypical characters and scenarios and can entertain your kids....maybe this would be for them.....
The Sandman
(2022– )
FIRST FOUR EPISODES STELLAR...downhill from there
6 August 2022
I loved the first four episodes of THE SANDMAN.....if there had been only those four episodes I would have rated this series 10 stars. Instead, starting with Episode 5, the series lost its steam for me and went downhill quickly to where I am watching/not watching episode 8 and will probably not even watch.....or I will fast forward through the rest of the series. I do love the CGI and special effects and the inclusivity of LGBT characters.
Uncoupled
(2022–2023)
Refreshing
30 July 2022
It is extremely nice to watch this gay series on Netflix. There is a major lack of decent gay film and TV series to watch.
I am on the verge of tears at times. Laugh out loud.....just wishing the series had far more episodes. Even though, it's a bit on the pretentious New York eye scene with lots of glamor, hot guys, dinner parties/bars/ Art openings.....I love the series. Well done.
I am on the verge of tears at times. Laugh out loud.....just wishing the series had far more episodes. Even though, it's a bit on the pretentious New York eye scene with lots of glamor, hot guys, dinner parties/bars/ Art openings.....I love the series. Well done.
The Sea Beast
(2022)
Animation is Excellent-otherwise.....
29 July 2022
Otherwise, this movie is just ok. The story is very predictable. And, is kind of odd. It is hard for me to write anything about the movie because it didn't ignite much feeling for me. I did give it a second chance after trying to watch it once. Just an ok movie with excellent animation.
Charming
28 July 2022
This movie was alot better than I thought it would be. The trailer did not do it justice. I laughed alot during this movie and throughly enjoyed the story. It was charming and heartwarming. I loved it. I hope there will be sequels to it.....and a prequel.....
The Black Phone
(2021)
The IT-PENNYWISE Phone with Balloons.
26 July 2022
This story is overly wrought with testosterone. Lots of boys fighting. The abusive father. The sadistic "Grabber". It's PENNYWISE...with black balloons.....the story is jokable at times as well as the acting. I cannot understand why there are "rave" reviews of Ethan Hawkes acting. His part was not a very big part and the acting was just average. There are too many horror cliches in the movie. The psychic dreams. The spirits reaching out from the past who "talk" over a phone. The zany guy doing his own investigation on the case who turns out to be the "grabbers" brother. If you don't see this movie, you are not missing anything spectacular. The cinematography was good.
Nope
(2022)
I say "YEPPITY YEP" to Nope!!!
22 July 2022
Warning: Spoilers
This film begins as a slow burn. A horrifying slow burn. The story is multilayered and sophisticated. I loved this film. As I watched the film, my rating would go up and down a little. Now that I am home and can't stop thinking about the film....it is full spectrum ALL THUMBS UP for me. Sure, sometimes, I wished that it was perhaps a little more gritty, but I think the reasoning for not making it overly dark and gritty is the tie in of Nature vs. Humans Pop Culture in which a trained animal went ballistic on set.
I loved the history of the horse training family.
This movie is so well made. I totally loved it. It scared me and horrified me and the special effects blew my mind!!!
I am so glad that the trailer for this movie didn't show all of the best scenes from the film!!! Why marvel at wasting your time watching The redundant Bore of THOR, when you can be bedazzled with a truly horrifying store about man vs nature involving ALIENS!!!!
BRAVO!!! BRAVO!!! BRAVO!!! BRAVO JORDAN PEELE!!! MY favorite of all Jordan's films.
I loved the history of the horse training family.
This movie is so well made. I totally loved it. It scared me and horrified me and the special effects blew my mind!!!
I am so glad that the trailer for this movie didn't show all of the best scenes from the film!!! Why marvel at wasting your time watching The redundant Bore of THOR, when you can be bedazzled with a truly horrifying store about man vs nature involving ALIENS!!!!
BRAVO!!! BRAVO!!! BRAVO!!! BRAVO JORDAN PEELE!!! MY favorite of all Jordan's films.
Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris
(2022)
PURE MAGIC
19 July 2022
This movie melted my heart and then made a dessert out it!!! Totally flawless with a beautiful story chockfull of hope for all despite the loss of loved ones and cruel treatment by others.
The lighting, cinematography, acting, sets, set decoration, costumes, etcetera etcetera.... FLAWLESS!!!
I hope MRS HARRIS GOES TO NEW YORK is made into a film!!!
The lighting, cinematography, acting, sets, set decoration, costumes, etcetera etcetera.... FLAWLESS!!!
I hope MRS HARRIS GOES TO NEW YORK is made into a film!!!
The Innocents
(2021)
Creepy
18 July 2022
I am not much of a horror fan. This movie is different than most of the horror movies out there and far better than most that I have seen. The movie was very well done....the acting, cinematography, special effects. Well done.
It was so good and I would love to see a part two and three or more. It is so eerie.... I love how alot was left unexplained which makes me want to see more of this story!!!! Bravo!!!
It was so good and I would love to see a part two and three or more. It is so eerie.... I love how alot was left unexplained which makes me want to see more of this story!!!! Bravo!!!
Where the Crawdads Sing
(2022)
Loved this Movie
15 July 2022
I read the novel 4 years ago and loved it. Did I wish this movie was more suspenseful and more "gritty". Yes, tho, still the movie was well made and well acted and I ended up crying a couple times in the movie. The mood is very somber and serious. It is not a silly romantic com. It is a serious romance exhibiting serious issues of abuse and heartbreak and murder and the wrath of nature.
Obi-Wan Kenobi
(2022)
Obi-Meh Kenobi
3 July 2022
I was excited to watch this series until I started watching it. 30 minutes into the first episode, I realized this series is made for 5 year old children. The acting, and costumes were cheesy. The same sets utilized in the disappointing Boba Fett series were in this series. It was terrible.
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