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Living with Chucky (2022)
A heartfelt look behind the scenes
Fans of the franchise will absolutely love this documentary. From interesting back stories to how the films have affected each person, it is amazing to see and learn things about a franchise that so many people have grown up with. My only complaint was there wasn't more, I was so intrigued with the sections on just the movies that I wanted more about each production. I found about this documentary from BD and the director's social media and the behind the scenes had me hopeful, but my hopes were surpassed in every regard. The beginning is very informative but it gets immensely emotional towards the end and shines a whole new light on the family behind these scenes. I can't recommend this enough to fans of the franchise.
The Santa Clauses (2022)
Painful and sticks out from it's predecessors
I had high hopes for this show. I love 1-3 and have considered them my favorite family Christmas movies. They were charming, witty, and imaginative even if the latter entries got away from its roots slightly.
This is just something else. What used to be tasteful jokes and puns worked between a heartfelt story is now the basis of the show. Every other scene is a joke on Christmas or a bad joke that 9/10 times is just "Back in my day..." or "everyone sensitive. Ha". The humor never lands but what little charm it has to keep you watching wears off quick. Halfway through the first episode every joke Allen makes is "liberals are bad" whether its a joke about hipsters saving animals or what he's allowed to say. I'm all for political media and those types of conversations, but when has The Santa Clause ever been a source of societal commentary?
Beyond the humor, The makeup, CGI, and soundtrack is rough too. The songs range from fine to painful, and whatever they did to Allen looks more fake than the intentional fake look in 2. I really was hoping this would follow like the others and follow form, but instead it's a very odd experience that feels nothing like The Santa Clause.
I'm glad some of the original cast is back, and it's nice to see them, but that's the highlight of this very poorly executed show.
Halloween Ends (2022)
Totally out of left field
I love 18 and Kills and was excited for Ends, but boy was I left really confused and wanting answers. For one, a certain character needed to be introduced one if not two movies back for what they were trying to go for to work. The fact we learn about the character in like 15 minutes and are supposed to care about him just feels far too rushed.
Allison's character and many of those from Kills (survived or not) are basically non-existent and are very flat and one dimensional up until the final act. It honestly felt like we were watching the end of a different Halloween trilogy we didn't see because every character but Laurie felt like an afterthought.
The "end" is also so underwhelming. The entire thing with 18 and Kills was "he's evil. Not human" And used that to justify surviving everything. However, now its just a few knifes and determination that does him in? Really?
The movie has some good kills, dialogue and scenes but overall there's far too much "What the..." in between those moments to make up for what feels like the result of studio fan service demands clashing with an alternative artist's view.
Better than other Halloween sequels but don't expect anything like the other 2 in DGG's Trilogy.
Barbarian (2022)
Great movie that leaves you wanting more
SPOILERS AHEAD
Overall the film is great; the cinematography, performances, and design were amazing and added to the story. However; their recent campaign of this being an unexpected intense/extreme movie left me wanting more. While still a great film, I never found myself thinking "woah how did this get R" like I did with recent films like Men and Crimes of the Future. At times, the film hints at this path where things could go very dark and very intense, but ultimately not much is seen. I especially felt this when the tunnels went pretty unexplored. I really expected more rooms filled with previous victims or other horrid creatures, but the most we got was an old man and the implication of something far more brutal than what we see. What cemented this feeling was the ending of the movie; I felt bad for our creature that clearly longed to be a mother at her core, but the history of how she became so brutal and survived is never mentioned. It felt like a scene that should've followed after more information on the man and what he did to the women and specifically her was told.
Despite this, I do think this movie is a must see because it is very well made and thrilling, but don't think it's going to be something brutal and boundary pushing.
The Black Phone (2021)
Sinister Team knocks it out AGAIN
Was lucky enough to catch an early screening tonight and I was laughing at parts, scared at parts, and left the theater with palms DRENCHED from the suspense. The acting is phenomenal from everyone and especially the roles of Hawke and the two main kids. There is also some solid emotional scenes in there which just adds to masterpiece even more.
If you're sensitive to child violence you might want to pass, but other than that this is a must-see for ANY horror, Thriller, King, or movie fan.
Crimes of the Future (2022)
Body is Reality
Honestly really enjoyed this but can see why many are turned off. Great acting, gore, sfx, story, etc. I wouldn't recommend this to the average movie goer or average horror fan, but if you like and know what Cronenberg does you'll love this.