Written and directed by newbies, they ignore years of lore, and condense powerful storylines, into angry black man is bestest ever, because Hal Jordan is bad man, they changed stuff that were created by Geoff Johns and EVS, top avoid paying royalties, in the process they butcher the concept of the Sinestro corps, the whole parallax is a space parasite, was the worst thing to ever come out of green lantern, and luckily it was retconned into being the Fear entity that fuels the fear energy spectrum, here its reduced to flatworm, that makes Hal Jordan bad man, no apocalyptic PTSD nothing , but thats what you get when you try to combine death of superman, zero hour, Sinestro corp war, and Rann Tanaghar war into a dumb ass movie, i had given it 4 , but the more i think about the angrier i get...
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The Terminal List
(2022– )
Fantastic Action Thriller
3 July 2022
Fantastic show , starts like a psychological thriller, becomes an action revenge fantasy, think The Fugitive x First Blood x John Wick, definitely one of the best Fuqua productions, Prat is good an stoic, and believably badass, if you liked Amazons Preacher, you'll like this.
Chappie
(2015)
A Flawed but visually stunning TransHumanism Picture
14 March 2015
Got to watch this movie one week after its premier, cinema was empty, a shame because the movie might be flawed but was indeed interesting. Structured like a pixar movie, charting the development and coming of age of our robotic hero, will cause you cognitive dissonance. It will push your cutesy buttons and then rip them apart with a cold steel claw. You won't know how to feel, when CHAPPiE played wonderfully by Charito Copley, does some unmentionable things with the innocence of a child soldier, that knows that killing is bad, but wants to keep loyal.
Visually Stunning the movie cost 49,000,000 usd, money well spent. Dev Patel was insufferable, and his character certainly hurts the movie. but the greatest problem is that there are basic structure errors in its narrative. Chapie is at times rebellious teenager, then goes back to innocent child. then goes into killer machine monster, then goes back to innocence, or teenager.
Certainly try and watch it, because at least is fresh and earnest, certainly will put off hardcore violence fans with its cutesy moments, but if you are feeling tender be careful of the extreme violence.
8/10 for me will still get it in bluray when it comes out.
Visually Stunning the movie cost 49,000,000 usd, money well spent. Dev Patel was insufferable, and his character certainly hurts the movie. but the greatest problem is that there are basic structure errors in its narrative. Chapie is at times rebellious teenager, then goes back to innocent child. then goes into killer machine monster, then goes back to innocence, or teenager.
Certainly try and watch it, because at least is fresh and earnest, certainly will put off hardcore violence fans with its cutesy moments, but if you are feeling tender be careful of the extreme violence.
8/10 for me will still get it in bluray when it comes out.
Edge of Tomorrow
(2014)
100 monkeys typing...
2 June 2014
watched it on 1st of June 2014. It's an amazing movie. I'm still shocked that this whitewashed blockbuster, made by committee, worked at all. But it does it works all day long, it even takes some work home, and the next day comes with lattes for the whole office.
Don't know who was responsible for making this as fun as it turned to be, probably editors, or screenwriters, I'm pretty sure based on their track record, it wasn't the producers or the director. Maybe its just a case of 100 Monkeys typing Shakespeare. The fact is I was at the edge of my seat the whole movie, just terrified that they would drop the ball and make a stupid twist that would make the whole thing fall apart (*ehem* oblivion). As it is, It's the best Space Marines I've ever seen on any movie ever, and one of my top 10 sci-fi movies.
Don't know who was responsible for making this as fun as it turned to be, probably editors, or screenwriters, I'm pretty sure based on their track record, it wasn't the producers or the director. Maybe its just a case of 100 Monkeys typing Shakespeare. The fact is I was at the edge of my seat the whole movie, just terrified that they would drop the ball and make a stupid twist that would make the whole thing fall apart (*ehem* oblivion). As it is, It's the best Space Marines I've ever seen on any movie ever, and one of my top 10 sci-fi movies.
Pacific Rim
(2013)
A love Letter to to the mecha and Kaiju Genre
12 July 2013
Great Movie: Go watch it.
Guillermo del Toro just conned 190M usd, and created the ultimate macha-kaiju movie.
As such the ride is amazing, the movie is full of references, winks and nods to all the tropes present in the genre.
If you long were a child of the 80s, and grew with the likes of tranzor Z, Voltron, or robotech, you should watch this movie, unlike Bayformers this is truly an enjoyable experience, while bay does not get and despises the source material, Guillermo del Toro embraces his inner child and delivers Giant Mechas Rocket Punching Loevcraftian Horrors without a flinch.
If you've watched any mecha anime or manga, or have watched kaiju before you should watch this.
Guillermo del Toro just conned 190M usd, and created the ultimate macha-kaiju movie.
As such the ride is amazing, the movie is full of references, winks and nods to all the tropes present in the genre.
If you long were a child of the 80s, and grew with the likes of tranzor Z, Voltron, or robotech, you should watch this movie, unlike Bayformers this is truly an enjoyable experience, while bay does not get and despises the source material, Guillermo del Toro embraces his inner child and delivers Giant Mechas Rocket Punching Loevcraftian Horrors without a flinch.
If you've watched any mecha anime or manga, or have watched kaiju before you should watch this.
Man of Steel
(2013)
Best Superman Movie, one of the best superhero movies
15 June 2013
Warning: Spoilers
I'm a huge superman fan, all my life have been, while I loved the 1978 Superman movie, one has to concede by any standard its not a good movie, even if Christopher Reeve and John Williams were beyond perfect, the production problems and compromises are notorious.
I love the 1986 John Byrne's version, a more streamlined version of the character that back then removed most of the silver age baggage from a character.
No that thats clear, I can say I loved this movie, sure its an origin movie and as such the pacing is a little relentless leaving little space for character development.
Having said that, including Superman's Origin with an updated Krypton, that will hopefully erase the bland crystal version forever.
Adding not only a match for superman prowess that can trade blows with him, but Zod the embodiment of what Kal-El would be if not for his humanity.
The way Earth had to deal with the notion of alien life, before even meeting Superman was incredible, and sets the stage for a decent portrayal of Luthor in a Future movie.
Having happened what happens in this movie, Luthor's motives as an Earthist are understandable.
Instead in most comics his gated for superman comes as petty envy, in this universe fear is the appropriate reaction, to what happened.
Lois will meet Clark before the superman persona, adding intimacy to their relationship.
And Superman will have to deal with Zod the same way he did in the comics, which is just an important part of his character as uncle ben's death is to spiderman. the only time superman's had to do it marked and poisoned him.
and the movie manages that perfectly.
The visuals are stunning. I was left with my mouth open at the battle scenes which are relentless.
Overall as an old-school fan, I liked whats new and whats old, how they keep some modern takes and some silverage stuff This one is in the top 3 origin superhero movie, maybe behind captain America and spiderman 1 but overall better than iron man, thor.
I liked it better than Ironman 3 and Batman Begins.
dark Knight Rises was a mess of a movie.
Finally the tone is perfect not to dark not to camp. some critics are complaining that this movie is too Nolanverse which is silly, Nolan made everything plain and realistic Magic or sci-fi had nothing to do with Nolan's Batman. this movie on the other hand starts with spaceships fighting dragons, And just keeps going from there.
I love the 1986 John Byrne's version, a more streamlined version of the character that back then removed most of the silver age baggage from a character.
No that thats clear, I can say I loved this movie, sure its an origin movie and as such the pacing is a little relentless leaving little space for character development.
Having said that, including Superman's Origin with an updated Krypton, that will hopefully erase the bland crystal version forever.
Adding not only a match for superman prowess that can trade blows with him, but Zod the embodiment of what Kal-El would be if not for his humanity.
The way Earth had to deal with the notion of alien life, before even meeting Superman was incredible, and sets the stage for a decent portrayal of Luthor in a Future movie.
Having happened what happens in this movie, Luthor's motives as an Earthist are understandable.
Instead in most comics his gated for superman comes as petty envy, in this universe fear is the appropriate reaction, to what happened.
Lois will meet Clark before the superman persona, adding intimacy to their relationship.
And Superman will have to deal with Zod the same way he did in the comics, which is just an important part of his character as uncle ben's death is to spiderman. the only time superman's had to do it marked and poisoned him.
and the movie manages that perfectly.
The visuals are stunning. I was left with my mouth open at the battle scenes which are relentless.
Overall as an old-school fan, I liked whats new and whats old, how they keep some modern takes and some silverage stuff This one is in the top 3 origin superhero movie, maybe behind captain America and spiderman 1 but overall better than iron man, thor.
I liked it better than Ironman 3 and Batman Begins.
dark Knight Rises was a mess of a movie.
Finally the tone is perfect not to dark not to camp. some critics are complaining that this movie is too Nolanverse which is silly, Nolan made everything plain and realistic Magic or sci-fi had nothing to do with Nolan's Batman. this movie on the other hand starts with spaceships fighting dragons, And just keeps going from there.
Oblivion
(I) (2013)
Pretty but dumb... go watch moon
16 April 2013
Warning: Spoilers
OK, i went to watch this movie when it premiered in Chile on April's 11th 2013, was quite psyched about watching this movie before it premiered in the US, although no reviews meant I had to go in blind, just trusting the trailer.
Lets be clear about something, the movie looks stunning, almost every scene uses extensive VFX, lots of CG but still manages to engage, specially the futuristic vehicles, that look right out of Sir Jonathan Ive's office. The problem lies exclusively in the acting and writing of this movie, the pacing wasn't even that bad, but the twist about who the villain is, and what the master plan is, makes no sense. The first part of the movie makes for interesting world-building, then everything is thrown out of the board.
the ending is particularly bad, overall if you want to watch the good version of the main plot of this movie go watch MOON.
Lets be clear about something, the movie looks stunning, almost every scene uses extensive VFX, lots of CG but still manages to engage, specially the futuristic vehicles, that look right out of Sir Jonathan Ive's office. The problem lies exclusively in the acting and writing of this movie, the pacing wasn't even that bad, but the twist about who the villain is, and what the master plan is, makes no sense. The first part of the movie makes for interesting world-building, then everything is thrown out of the board.
the ending is particularly bad, overall if you want to watch the good version of the main plot of this movie go watch MOON.
The Avengers
(2012)
First True SuperHero Movie!
26 April 2012
OK, I know 10/10 scores are thrown in too lightly n ow a days, but hear me out, this movie is truly astonishing.
Following the storyline directly from Thor 2011, this movie starts strong with Loki trying to conquer earth, from there its just a wild ride, it grips on you and you won't be able to catch your breath until way after the credits.
The thing that I appreciate the most, is that its a true SuperHero movie, often in comics adaptations, the directors try to ground the actions and powers, worried they can not match the scope of the comic book medium. Well, not here, The action is unbelievable, the feats of strength breathtaking Ironman shoots its repulsor beams, Thor uses his lightning strike.
Lastly it wouldn't have worked without the humor, Wheedon, has perfect chops, each time his punchlines will take you off guard, and trust me laugh you will.
I watched this in a really packed theater, the function was sold out one week before, a record in my country. Everyone was cheering, laughing, clapping and wowing. a truly special spectacle.
Really F***ING Amazing.
Following the storyline directly from Thor 2011, this movie starts strong with Loki trying to conquer earth, from there its just a wild ride, it grips on you and you won't be able to catch your breath until way after the credits.
The thing that I appreciate the most, is that its a true SuperHero movie, often in comics adaptations, the directors try to ground the actions and powers, worried they can not match the scope of the comic book medium. Well, not here, The action is unbelievable, the feats of strength breathtaking Ironman shoots its repulsor beams, Thor uses his lightning strike.
Lastly it wouldn't have worked without the humor, Wheedon, has perfect chops, each time his punchlines will take you off guard, and trust me laugh you will.
I watched this in a really packed theater, the function was sold out one week before, a record in my country. Everyone was cheering, laughing, clapping and wowing. a truly special spectacle.
Really F***ING Amazing.
Highlander: The Search for Vengeance
(2007 Video)
Typical Kawajiri Film, (a good thing)
21 May 2007
First things first, this is a typical Kawajiri film, as you may or may not know, Kawajiri is like a Japanese Frank Miller, meaning all his work share a distinctive feel to them, and follow a similar path story-wise. Some people call this auto-plagiarism, and bash it. However if you are like me, and have really liked his work, from Ninjascroll, to the Animatrix short, from "wicked city" to "vampire hunter D bloodlust", "lens-man", "Cyber city Oedo", etc etc. Then the mere prospect of watching some part of the highlander myth animated in this fashion will have your blood boiling. If you haven't guessed it yet, I really liked the film.
Lets start reviewing it part by part.
Story: It fits in the Highlander myth, this is not about any known Mcleod, so you may think of it as an alternative story-line. Everything is a little clichéd though, still beats the crap out of any Highlander sequel so far.
Setting: The movie takes place in a post-apocalyptic world, very kawajirish, it has this "Fist of the north star" feeling to it, huge bad guys, wrecked urban landscapes, silent heroes, you know the drill.
Character design: Again typical kawajiri film, busty women, sharp factions, impossibly muscular males, you may love it or hate it, I really like it. This is no Inuyasha, boy....
Animation: Very Good, some less than stellar CG shots, and "matrix moments", if you can deal with that there are really well choreographed fights to be seen. Specially gorgeous are the fights that take place in the past.
Sound: Mostly OK, some voice overs could have been better, the movie comes in English just like Vampire Hunter D Bloodlust. There are some great accents to be heard when the Highlanders speak, however some secondary characters could have used better actors.
Music: Gorgeous, really symphonic gives the feeling of epic and greatness to the whole movie.
So if your love for highlander allows you to overlook some small flaws, and some kawajirisms you'll really like the movie.
Lets start reviewing it part by part.
Story: It fits in the Highlander myth, this is not about any known Mcleod, so you may think of it as an alternative story-line. Everything is a little clichéd though, still beats the crap out of any Highlander sequel so far.
Setting: The movie takes place in a post-apocalyptic world, very kawajirish, it has this "Fist of the north star" feeling to it, huge bad guys, wrecked urban landscapes, silent heroes, you know the drill.
Character design: Again typical kawajiri film, busty women, sharp factions, impossibly muscular males, you may love it or hate it, I really like it. This is no Inuyasha, boy....
Animation: Very Good, some less than stellar CG shots, and "matrix moments", if you can deal with that there are really well choreographed fights to be seen. Specially gorgeous are the fights that take place in the past.
Sound: Mostly OK, some voice overs could have been better, the movie comes in English just like Vampire Hunter D Bloodlust. There are some great accents to be heard when the Highlanders speak, however some secondary characters could have used better actors.
Music: Gorgeous, really symphonic gives the feeling of epic and greatness to the whole movie.
So if your love for highlander allows you to overlook some small flaws, and some kawajirisms you'll really like the movie.
Superman Returns
(2006)
Does some things good, but fails at lots of others
14 July 2006
Warning: Spoilers
At its core the movie is good, the GFX are great, it managed to feel consistent with the superman I and II aesthetic presentation.
But thats where most of the problems arise, in order for superman to be appealing it must be kept in constant flux. Each generation should feel Superman's ideals as their own. And this movie, by going back to 1976, has effectively neglected 30 years of character development, resulting in awful out of character plot-devices.
*SPOILERS* For one, Clark Kent, would never take advantage of his superman alter-ego to have sex with anyone, especially Lois Lane, never mind that in comics Clark Kent is not a wimp, but more like the "Lois' husband" is in the movie. Clark said in numerous comics how he wanted to be sure Lois loved Clark and not Superman.
So the whole superman knocks Lois then leaves for 5 years to find himself is just plain stupid.
Lex Luthor should not be a mad scientist or a regular crook, He should be a devious Corporate manager that looks impeccable, but is rotten at its core, in some comics he even managed to become an elected president for the USA, he did a good job at that, and he fought superman with politics, not with stupid radiation emitting real-states.
*END SPOILERS As I said, the movie does some thing right, basically it gives you the best live action superman GFX ever, and it kept the amazing music score from the original.
The ending is just a DRAG. Literally it drags for an hour and nothing gets resolved.
But thats where most of the problems arise, in order for superman to be appealing it must be kept in constant flux. Each generation should feel Superman's ideals as their own. And this movie, by going back to 1976, has effectively neglected 30 years of character development, resulting in awful out of character plot-devices.
*SPOILERS* For one, Clark Kent, would never take advantage of his superman alter-ego to have sex with anyone, especially Lois Lane, never mind that in comics Clark Kent is not a wimp, but more like the "Lois' husband" is in the movie. Clark said in numerous comics how he wanted to be sure Lois loved Clark and not Superman.
So the whole superman knocks Lois then leaves for 5 years to find himself is just plain stupid.
Lex Luthor should not be a mad scientist or a regular crook, He should be a devious Corporate manager that looks impeccable, but is rotten at its core, in some comics he even managed to become an elected president for the USA, he did a good job at that, and he fought superman with politics, not with stupid radiation emitting real-states.
*END SPOILERS As I said, the movie does some thing right, basically it gives you the best live action superman GFX ever, and it kept the amazing music score from the original.
The ending is just a DRAG. Literally it drags for an hour and nothing gets resolved.
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