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In a Violent Nature (2024)
Low budget art film, boring waste of time
This should have gone straight to streaming, almost a square inage, 2/3 of the movie theatre screen is blank on the sides. Torturously boring with a few good gore scenes. Terrible actors, bad dialogue, I could have made a better movie!!! No for real I could make a better movie!!! Watch this at home where you can use the fast fwd through the boring parts, see the cool gore effects in like 4 or 5 parts, or maybe just skip this altogether. I used an A-List credit, but I cant get the time back. These shudder films should be on shudder only. Whoever rated this 10 probably works for some marketing company hired by IFC or they are friends and cast. What a joke! 1 star for gore.
Back to Black (2024)
Loved this movie!! Almost didnt go! Critics got it wrong again
Wow! An emotional ride, didnt expect tears in this one. It was very well acted, with sets that are true to the era, and the music is over the top great. The lead actress fully transforms into Amy, A++++. The early scenes with her Jewish family are authentic. The drinking and drug scenes reminded me of my own life many years ago and brought back memories. Once again, the critics and I strongly disagree, and I almost didnt see this in the theatre due to heavily mixed reviews. That would have been a mistake. I was never an Amy Winehouse "fan" and dont own any of her albums, but did enjoy her on the radio when her songs came on. I watched the Amy documentary years back and that was amazing. I learned more about her in this film. Non-stop great music from Amy, Lauren Hill, and the Classics. Go and see it for yourself!
IF (2024)
Emotional rollercoaster, bring the tissues
This film was advertised as a very creative kids animated movie, and it is that in parts, but very slow and lots of drama, perhaps more for Parents? Parents, bring tissues, you will cry. Folks who arent parents might not get much out of this. Problem I have with this film; What grandparent would let a 12 year old go to Coney Island every day solo from Manhatten, without communicating until dinner time?!? There is not one phone in this film, Not in this day and age. Some parts of this film are very trippy, well animated, and when its in that zone it is super fun, but it gets back to drama, and there are parents both dying and sick, and it is a tearjerker at 3 points in the film, including the opening credits. Young kids will be bored, preteens will be entertained enough. I asked my 11 year old if he ever had an imaginary friend and he said no, I said me neither. He said it wasnt bad but he was expecting more animation. This could have been better with less hospital and more roger rabbit style scenes. They made a high budget well made drama with excellent cgi animation. It has lots of Heart, 6/10.
The Strangers: Chapter 1 (2024)
Saw 1/3 of a Mediocre film, Too short, Epic Fail
The Gen Z or Millenial actors are really painful to watch, so much that you root for the killers! The greedy "genius" filmmakers think we are dumb enough to pay 3 times to complete a story. In the age of 2.5-3 hour films, I feel like I watched only half a film! It was a mediocre half. I already saw this movie when it was called the town that dreaded sundown and friday the 13th part 2, and also that okay movie The Strangers. Is this groundhog's day? The cinematography, lighting and camera angles were fine. The soundtrack okay. The Texas Chainsaw films are better. If I wasnt an AMC A-Lister with credits I would have felt completely cheated. The post credits scene was 100% laughably rediculous. Save your money and time and maybe stream this when you are bored and there is nothing left to stream. Will I be seeing parts 2& 3 in the theatre? Nope!
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (2024)
Saw it twice! Very well made. Kids may be bored
Could be the best Apes movie of all-time. As a casual Apes fan, I did not enjoy every Apes movie that has come out in the last 15 years or so. I loved the origin story Rise, but found the last two installments hard to watch or keep my attention. I loved this movie! I saw it two days in a row. Loved the twist at the end. The animation is so good now, that you can really feel connected to these creatures. Very well written with lots of dialogue in between action, so younger kids may and do get bored. My 11 year old said he was bored and wanted to go home 4 times during the long run time. In the previous screening I could hear a really young child talking and asking questions throughout. This is not a kids movie, its a film for adults! I was surprised how many senior ladies were in attendance at both screenings, more than most movies I see. Old ladies love the apes!!! Action was A+ and you can see everything going on. Funny at times. Brilliant camera angles and scenery! Just beautiful inside and out. 9/10 go see this film! Excited for the next one, although this will be very hard to beat.
The Fall Guy (2024)
Finally a Great Movie!!! Action, comedy, Yes!!!
Just got out of first screening. Had a blast! Smiled the whole time! When does that happen anymore. It was very funny, amazing action scenes, with fresh editing and style. After a wave of mediocracy, finally a movie everyone can enjoy! The chemistry between the actors is off the charts. Its is a romantic comedy but dont let that sway you. For fans of the tv show and for folks who never saw it too. Fantastic 70s and 80s soundtrack took this over the top. I might go see it again in the theatre before the run is over. Not sure what the mixed reviews are all about, probably some snobby critics who overthought it. This was 10/10 A+++ Well Done.
Abigail (2024)
Horror Fans Finally a Great Horror Film!!!
I've see a lot of horror films over the past 48 years, and am often disappointed by vampire films as of late. I expected this film to break the mold based on previews, but it delivered beyond my expectations. A++++ bloody gore, A- great story and characters, even funny at times, plus really good action and lighting where you can see what is going on, scary with jumps. The big budget Universal Pictures set designs are top notch, costumes and art direction brilliant. I will probably see this again before the run ends and will be buying this on bluray in the future. Well done Universal Horror!!! I am a happy horror movie fan right now, Thank you!
Civil War (2024)
Falsley Advertised Drama that makes 0 Sense
Once again the critics get it dead wrong. Were they paid off? This movie was falsley advertised as an action film but there is little action and it doesnt make any sense. Its really a drama that follows journalists who dont have ear protection or helmets, what a joke! It starts with a cliffhanger and ends with one. Who is fighting who??? Maybe they should have had an American Director, instead of British. It was offensive and had bizarre stereotypes. I want my money and money back. 2 stars, will never watch this bomb again. Everyone around us in the theatre hated this movie including my wife and every dude wearing camo too. Thumbs big down.