Saw Thor a week ago and agree with everyone. It was good, amusing at times, but sometimes tried to be too funny in my opinion. But the, the previous film was Ragnarok, which was a tough act to follow. Well worth a look, but maybe Marvel need a shake up- they are not at the level they were in the run up to Endgame.
As much as I enjoyed watching it I found Thor was just a bit too comedic. I don't like Hemsworth's one-note comedy schtick that he discovered on Ghostbusters, which doesn't help. He's charming but limited when he does that.
I do think Waititi's stuff is generally very funny ("I'm perishing!" made me laugh out loud) and while I respect the mix of comedy and drama he went for, I'm not convinced it worked. It doesn't help that this phase is such a mess that I pinned hopes on Thor bringing us back to the feel of the last phases. When the Guardians disappeared inside 10 minutes that was the end of that. Same with Kat Dennings to a lesser extent given that she was in WandaVision yet there was still no connection made.
This phase has been awful IMO. Ms Marvel is probably the best thing they've done albeit for different reasons than I would have expected.
The Guardians have a new film on the way which I am worryingly hoping hits the old highs. They didn't have much of a look in on this one, and that was pretty much rduced to rolling eyeballs, looking miffed and then jetting off into hyperspace. As was said above, the best bits of this film were the most serious bits. They left a nice opening for the next film with Zeus vowing to wreak vengeance, (but to be honest, he was one of the characters I found more annoying).
A proper action movie with a great cast and excellent direction (from the Russo Brothers who made Infinity War/ Endgame etc.). It's so much fun. Where most Netflix actioners lose me pretty early on - I only got a few minutes into 6 Underground before turning it off - this is well made and, despite being a bonkers action flick, kept me engaged the entire time.
Something worth noting is the way they treated Ana de Armas - in No Time To Die she was a kick-ass action hero but they joked about her being a bit girly, but here she's just an action hero. No need to pander to any stereotypes or make jokes about it. She's really bloody convincing. I really respect that the Russos did that.
Evans is a bit OTT but he's too likeable for that to be a problem. Gosling underplays it as usual which works just as well.
Saw this last night in a very full Picturehouse preview screening. I hadn't read the book so not much in the way of preconceptions.
Daisy Edgar-Jones carries the thing almost single handedly - she is excellent. There are some plot holes but as a straightforward story it kept me entertained. It doesnt do anything new, and once you have the set-up you could probably guess a lot of what will follow, but I enjoyed it very much (and the aircon in the cinema). A combination of whodunnit (if anyone dunnit) and unslushy romance set in the marshlands of the Carolina coast in the 60s/70s, with a final twist. Fairly standard arrray of characters including violent father, kindly black shopkeepers, hopeless police, good hearted lawyer defending the main character, sniffy smalltown characters and badly intentioned high-school footballer boyfriend.
I enjoyed it more than I probably should have - you could pick holes in a lot of it but if you take it at face value then it's a decent way of spending a couple of hours.
As much as I enjoyed watching it I found Thor was just a bit too comedic. I don't like Hemsworth's one-note comedy schtick that he discovered on Ghostbusters, which doesn't help. He's charming but limited when he does that.
I do think Waititi's stuff is generally very funny ("I'm perishing!" made me laugh out loud) and while I respect the mix of comedy and drama he went for, I'm not convinced it worked. It doesn't help that this phase is such a mess that I pinned hopes on Thor bringing us back to the feel of the last phases. When the Guardians disappeared inside 10 minutes that was the end of that. Same with Kat Dennings to a lesser extent given that she was in WandaVision yet there was still no connection made.
This phase has been awful IMO. Ms Marvel is probably the best thing they've done albeit for different reasons than I would have expected.
I haven't really followed the news, or the latest Marvel releases, but what do you make to the rumour that Disney was going to deprioritise Marvel over Star Wars, which they would save their biggest budgets for? Are we seeing that happen, do you think?
As much as I enjoyed watching it I found Thor was just a bit too comedic. I don't like Hemsworth's one-note comedy schtick that he discovered on Ghostbusters, which doesn't help. He's charming but limited when he does that.
I do think Waititi's stuff is generally very funny ("I'm perishing!" made me laugh out loud) and while I respect the mix of comedy and drama he went for, I'm not convinced it worked. It doesn't help that this phase is such a mess that I pinned hopes on Thor bringing us back to the feel of the last phases. When the Guardians disappeared inside 10 minutes that was the end of that. Same with Kat Dennings to a lesser extent given that she was in WandaVision yet there was still no connection made.
This phase has been awful IMO. Ms Marvel is probably the best thing they've done albeit for different reasons than I would have expected.
I haven't really followed the news, or the latest Marvel releases, but what do you make to the rumour that Disney was going to deprioritise Marvel over Star Wars, which they would save their biggest budgets for? Are we seeing that happen, do you think?
I hope not. The recent star wars output has been pretty awful barring Rogue One. The Andor show looks promising but I think Disney just need to take a breath with the output. Way too many Marvel and Star Wars shows and films and it's diluting the quality
As much as I enjoyed watching it I found Thor was just a bit too comedic. I don't like Hemsworth's one-note comedy schtick that he discovered on Ghostbusters, which doesn't help. He's charming but limited when he does that.
I do think Waititi's stuff is generally very funny ("I'm perishing!" made me laugh out loud) and while I respect the mix of comedy and drama he went for, I'm not convinced it worked. It doesn't help that this phase is such a mess that I pinned hopes on Thor bringing us back to the feel of the last phases. When the Guardians disappeared inside 10 minutes that was the end of that. Same with Kat Dennings to a lesser extent given that she was in WandaVision yet there was still no connection made.
This phase has been awful IMO. Ms Marvel is probably the best thing they've done albeit for different reasons than I would have expected.
I haven't really followed the news, or the latest Marvel releases, but what do you make to the rumour that Disney was going to deprioritise Marvel over Star Wars, which they would save their biggest budgets for? Are we seeing that happen, do you think?
If that's true that is mental IMO - I love Star Wars but surely anyone with a half a brain can see that Marvel has a far greater fanbase and capacity to draw attention/crowds/money
Star wars can do one - most overrated film franchise ever.
After the first three original movies - I agree
The last two I saw were a repetition of the first one but with a bigger Death Star, and the one where Luke Skywalker dies, which was sleep inducing and just accentuated how uncomfortable the cinema seats were. Won't be seeing any more.
Yeah Boba Fett looked like it had been made on someone's smoke break, Obi Wan i think is being really, really harshly judged and The Mandalorian is amazingly good
Saw an NT live production at the cinema last night, Prima Facie starring Jodie Comer (one woman play). Didn’t think I would enjoy it but it was simply one of the best acting performances I have ever seen, stunning.
Saw this last night in a very full Picturehouse preview screening. I hadn't read the book so not much in the way of preconceptions.
Daisy Edgar-Jones carries the thing almost single handedly - she is excellent. There are some plot holes but as a straightforward story it kept me entertained. It doesnt do anything new, and once you have the set-up you could probably guess a lot of what will follow, but I enjoyed it very much (and the aircon in the cinema). A combination of whodunnit (if anyone dunnit) and unslushy romance set in the marshlands of the Carolina coast in the 60s/70s, with a final twist. Fairly standard arrray of characters including violent father, kindly black shopkeepers, hopeless police, good hearted lawyer defending the main character, sniffy smalltown characters and badly intentioned high-school footballer boyfriend.
I enjoyed it more than I probably should have - you could pick holes in a lot of it but if you take it at face value then it's a decent way of spending a couple of hours.
Watched 13 Lives on Amazon Prime last night. True story about the rescue of the kids football team from a flooded cave in Thailand a fews years ago. Film is done in a very understated way but the cave diving sequences are very claustrophobic. Viggo Mortensen, Colin Farrell (with dodgy accent) and Joel Edgerton the main stars. Pretty engrossing watch.
Watched Prey on Disney+. Its a new Predator film. Decent premise in that it's set 300 years ago with the main protagonist being a native American female hunter. This has had pretty strong reviews but barring the predator being pretty cool I found it all a bit underwhelming. Not really helped by some poor acting.
Jurassic Park - 6/10 More of the same as we've seen from Pratt era JP.
Prey - 4/10 So much promise, a new angle on a classic battle of Man (Woman) vs Predator and yep - Still shite. Genuinely believe Arnie and Glover were the only two to get decent Predator movies.
Thor - 7/10 - Not as good as previous efforts, needed to be less silly given the situations encountered. Still enjoyable.
If you get a chance, do get out and see Lucky. At 90 it was Harry Dean Stanton's final role, and you just have to admire the balls of leaving it all out there at that age. Quite slow paced, but it's a pleasure to spend 90 mins with HDS' cantankerous, sweet and humorous portrayal of an old geezer that don't (or maybe does) give a shit.
Cribbing @Addickhead86 's post for this excellent film. His summary is spot on - its a great, gentle hour and a half, well suited to lying on the sofa with a couple of beers out of the heat. Free on Prime.
Just seen Last Night in Soho. Creepy, intriguing. It has some storyline faults, and doesn't entirely make you jump out of your skin, but a really decent, dark thriller. 4/5
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I do think Waititi's stuff is generally very funny ("I'm perishing!" made me laugh out loud) and while I respect the mix of comedy and drama he went for, I'm not convinced it worked. It doesn't help that this phase is such a mess that I pinned hopes on Thor bringing us back to the feel of the last phases. When the Guardians disappeared inside 10 minutes that was the end of that. Same with Kat Dennings to a lesser extent given that she was in WandaVision yet there was still no connection made.
This phase has been awful IMO. Ms Marvel is probably the best thing they've done albeit for different reasons than I would have expected.
A proper action movie with a great cast and excellent direction (from the Russo Brothers who made Infinity War/ Endgame etc.). It's so much fun. Where most Netflix actioners lose me pretty early on - I only got a few minutes into 6 Underground before turning it off - this is well made and, despite being a bonkers action flick, kept me engaged the entire time.
Something worth noting is the way they treated Ana de Armas - in No Time To Die she was a kick-ass action hero but they joked about her being a bit girly, but here she's just an action hero. No need to pander to any stereotypes or make jokes about it. She's really bloody convincing. I really respect that the Russos did that.
Evans is a bit OTT but he's too likeable for that to be a problem. Gosling underplays it as usual which works just as well.
I recommend!
42 out of 55
Prey - 4/10 So much promise, a new angle on a classic battle of Man (Woman) vs Predator and yep - Still shite. Genuinely believe Arnie and Glover were the only two to get decent Predator movies.
Thor - 7/10 - Not as good as previous efforts, needed to be less silly given the situations encountered. Still enjoyable.
Cribbing @Addickhead86 's post for this excellent film. His summary is spot on - its a great, gentle hour and a half, well suited to lying on the sofa with a couple of beers out of the heat. Free on Prime.
Started off right up my street. Eerie and creepy.
Then it decended into one bat shit crazy peice of work.
Can't quite describe it.
Good for half hour or so.
Did everything a film like that should do, big fuck off dinosaurs chasing people and wrecking the gaff.
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