There are a lot of pets in a world without children.
Children of Men is pretty much perfect. It is a captivating and realistic portrayal of what modern society could look like if fallen. There are a few twists to keep you guessing, and they all make sense and strengthen the story. My only complaint is that I want to know more about this world, a prequel and a sequel (of the same quality...).
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Almost 10 years after its release, I finally sat down and watched <I>Emelie</i>. Immediately, we're roped in to what evolves into a babysitter-gone-bad scenario, with unexpected results. Strong performances by all, as well as disturbing scenes and a somewhat solid storyline.
<B>Final thoughts:</b>
Clever thriller that unravels your worst fears (if you're a parent and need a babysitter).
Kick-Ass starts off pretty good, and then Hit Girl and Big Daddy raise the stakes and keep it there. It has a great mix of action and comedy, sometimes realistic and sometimes absurd, and all of it is a fun ride.
Anyone But You reminds me of the romcoms of the early 2000s. It is predictable but it has enough laughs to be a fun easy watch. This would have been a perfect summer movie when I was a teenager. I love the singing montage at the end, which is also very 2000s.
GaTa and Bryan Brown have my favorite moments, when they stage conversations loud enough for Glen Powell's character to overhear.
There are a few threads that seemingly lead nowhere. Ben ominously mentions his mom a few times, and the payoff later is that he says "She passed away" to Bea's parents. Sort of strange to set it up like five times, including multiple times with an oversized wrench, to then resolve it with three words. Darren Barnet is underutilized; we hear about the ex on and off, and when he shows up he gets maybe five sentences of dialogue.
The entire cast is oddly overacting in a very early 2000s straight to video sequel with no returning characters kind of way. Even people who are usually good seem off in this, so I guess it was intentional. It's worth one singular watch for all the cameos, especially if you are a fan of SNL or Mad Men or cereal.
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No reptiles. Neither Benecio or Alicia ever cheekily used the phrase "excess baggage." Not enough Alicia.
The story isn't bad, but it felt like it was doing a True Detective impression. There were a lot of ideas but not enough time to flesh them out, a lot of suspects and quick conclusions. It probably would have been better as a show, but then it would have seemed even more like a True Detective knockoff.
After how much I enjoyed Split last night, I am surprised that I didn't really like this. Split was very suspenseful, and I was invested from start to finish. Glass alternated between feeling like nothing was happening and feeling like the same thing happened over and over. All the comic book talk felt forced and awkward. There were some surprises at the end though.
This documentary feels very honest, a straightforward sharing of David Holmes' story without theatrics or other dramatic elements. Overall it is very inspirational and positive, with a general message of living your life to the fullest, but it doesn't shy away from showing him in vulnerable physical and mental moments. It reminds me of Still, the Michael J Fox documentary.
If Harry Potter isn't for you, this is still worth a watch. It is Harry Potter adjacent, because that's the job David Holmes was paralyzed on, and Daniel Radcliffe is his friend. It isn't about Harry Potter, and there is no mention of JK Rowling.
Split is thrilling, teetering into horror just enough to sustain the suspense. James McAvoy and Anya Taylor-Joy both absolutely crushed their roles.
James McAvoy has always been Mr. Tumnus and Professor X to me, so this was a surprise. He was chilling (the scary adjective, not the relaxing verb). Anya Taylor-Joy portrays deep trauma heartbreakingly well, especially with her eyes. I think the scene behind the rock could have been removed or done differently though.
Daredevil is my first stop in "watching things in case they cameo in Deadpool and Wolverine " This was not what I was expecting at all. It is wild and weird, landing in "so bad it's (almost) good" territory.
There are two Evanescence songs in a span of maybe ten minutes. Bullseye might be a magician or even a wizard, and Colin Farrell plays him with campy vampire undertones. The fight choreography is nuts. Bullseye throws something and hits Daredevil in the face. Daredevil throws something back and hits Bullseye in the face. Everyone can jump so high and far.
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I'm not especially keen on found footage films, but I enjoyed this more now than I did when it came out. I was actually really invested in the characters and their relationships during the party, moreso than I was interested in the monster. Once the attack happened, it's sort of go, go, go, which makes sense for the film. It's just not really my preference.
It is shocking that The Boxtrolls doesn't involve Roald Dahl or Tim Burton. The James & the Giant Peach energy is through the roof.
The story is a little weird, but I love the aesthetics. It reminds me of the video game Little Nightmares. Elle Fanning's voice acting is very similar to her work in The Great, so it gets some bonus points there. I think mostly it is just so different than the other movies that were in my son's rotation at the time that I like it extra for the uniqueness.
