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Aliens (1986)
As I remembered when it first came out.
I saw this movie when it first came out. The first one, I remember shocked everyone, with the primise being a alien coming out of your body after being implanted was right out of the insect world where this is a natural occurance that happens. I have a theory that, this is where they got the idea. Since the first one was shocking, it also was a natural occurance that more is better, so why not have hundreds of aliens if one could shock. As others have said, a part 2 of anything is risky, I consider this movie one of the best part 2 movies in the history of filmaking. After all these years I am still in suspense after watching it.
Supernova (2000)
Good cast, ok movie
I happen to like sience fiction movies so a movie would have to be really bad for me not to like it. This movie while not the best sci fi movie is certainly not the worst. It has some great actors who make a so so movie better than it would have been. All in all i would say this movie is not as bad as some of the reviews would offer. It was well made as far as set design but the plot was a bit campy and could have been more well rounded.
It is not a movie I would watch again but I dont consider it a total waste of time. They tried to develop some of the characters but some were not well flushed out.
The American (2010)
Another good Clooney movie
I want to say off the bat that this movie has a very slow pace to it which I found to be pleasent. I did understand the movie or what was going on until near the end, and even with that I was engaged. If you are expecting the typical bang bang hollywood action flick this is not it. It has a methodical pacing with very good scenary and even better acting. Reminded me of the movie the Borne Identity movies with Matt Damon or the Saint Val K. I did have one probem with the movie and that was the fact that there were multiple killings and not one police officer showed upat any of the murder scenes.
Cargo (2017)
Fairly desent zombie movie
It has less of a horror feel then a suspense. Its been done before, the walking dead mindlessly attack the living and survive by eating the living because of a virus. So that part of it is rehash, it does have a fairly desent plot. Although it feels as though the movie started from the middle because we never were privi to why there was a zombie infestation and what happened we are just dropped into the story line where things have already gone to pot. Although there is this oversite it has a good pace and kept me interested until the conclusion of the movie. I would have rated it higher if there was some way to find out more of a back story of what happened.
The Rental (2020)
Less than good
Typical low budget suspense crime drama, kinda like friday the 13th without the suspense or drama. I kept waiting for it to make sense or be good and it disappointed in both. I was initially intrigued by the plot but it quickly went down hill from there. The characters had no depth as well as the plot which reminded me of a more expensive lifetime movie but barely. I was ready for it to end long before it did. The only saving grace was that it was barely watcheable and that it was free with my Netflix subscription. I would say in the end to skip this movie and save the hour and a half that it takes to watch it to do other things with your life.
Replicas (2018)
Keanu Reeves Can't act again
Never thought he was any good and this confirms it. Had great premise as a possible good sci-fi movie despite his poor acting but they tried to turn it in the last half into a action movie where it miserably fails. I hate when a movie is good in the first half and then takes a nose dive in the 2d half and this was it to a tee.
Intrusion (2021)
It was fair - reminded me of a lifetime movie
I disagree that it deserved a bad rating like some of the comments, it was a short thriller with not that much of a intricate plot. I think if they had put more into the story it would have been really good, but seems like they took shortcuts and made a tv movie.
IO (2019)
Slow but and somewhat entertaining if u dont like action movies
I have been watching a lot of bad action flicks lately so this was a change of pace. The scenery/art direction was the best thing about this film - apocalyptic movies fascinate me so i was drawn to it. The acting was good but the plot was meh. I did not under stand the ending of them movie so that's that.
Legacy of Lies (2020)
Not too good
Murky plot - not quite clear what this story was about - it kept me guessing in a bad way. It felt like the story was told past the beginning and I was continually trying to find out what was happening. Annoying movie.
Borrego (2022)
Pretty Good
I thought the action started out slow but did build as the movie went on. It was well made and the scenery was desolate but appealing as deserts go. I made you want to find out what was going to happen next. I was thoroughly entertained.
El hoyo (2019)
Great Movie
When that guy defecated in the man's face - i was rolling on the floor with laughter - this movie is pretty much a masterpiece in human sociology. Using food as a detriment to prison and how they did it is original.
The Gentlemen (2019)
You either like it or you dont.
Very quirky movie - storyteller telling most of it - I think it tried to tell a neat and swift story but ended up as a tangled bit of mush. The plot was a tangled mess.
Blow (2001)
Not bad
Johnny Depp was perfect for the part since he has a PHD in blow. I think the movie was a little off center because with this kind a movie I have to believe that its somewhat realistic, which i didn't. It was however entertaining.
The Foreigner (2017)
Fantastic Movie
Good plot, good action, Good Acting, probably the best Jackie Chan Movie I have seen - excellent thriller. This was not a retread. Kept me interested from beginning until the end. You felt sympathy for the father in his quest - and the way he was able to do it at his age was stunning.
Hold the Dark (2018)
Not for those who want plenty of action.
This movie takes a long time to develop so you understand what is going on. Clues are dropped sporadically through the movie. I still don't understand why there was a mass killing and why these people did what they did. I don't understand what all this has to do with masks and wolves. But it was enjoyable in the sense that atmospherically it was a mature movie for people who don't like all the go for the action and predictable plot type of movies.
Den of Thieves (2018)
Pretty Good Movie
I thought this movie had a good plot and nice plot twists so you didn't know where they were going - the end I thought was going to be predictable and it wasn't had suspense and not to much action which I liked. Kept me a little off balance which also was pleasant.
Legend (2015)
Very good
I have been viewing and reviewing a lot of crappy movies lately. This one was a breath of fresh air. I think its because it is original and not a retread of other movies. I can't vouch for its authenticity but I can vouch for its good script, acting and settings. I recommend it as a must watch for anyone who like gangster movies. The only reason i gave it a 9 was the accents were so thick i had to rewind several times to understand the characters.
A-X-L (2018)
Not bad if you didn't expect much to begin with
Tired plot but I was expecting that. Had enough though to keep me watching. There were some major flaws - biggest was how the boy was able to fix such a sophisticated military component - not once but twice. I would liken this movie to the old TV show Airwolf but instead of a sophisticated helicopter we have a dog.
The Professionals (1966)
Thought it would be better
Big name stars - nostalgia for the old western is what drew me to a movie i haven't seen but I like Lee Marvin and Burt Lancaster. This reminds me of a remake of the Dirty Dozen - same time of script and pacing. But there is only one Dirty Dozen. I thought the music, lines and story were rehashes of more successful and better films. The action was campy - stuff ive seen before and nothing new. So i felt unfulfilled and bored.
Project Power (2020)
Not that good
Plot is weak, acting is better then the plot. Script needs a makeover - no depth to the characters - action is meaningless although there is alot of it. I watched half the movie and decided it was junk and didnt want to waste another hour of my life.
Dunkirk (2017)
I tried to like this film.
It was so very boring. I understand it was a true story but it had no plot and the characters had no depth so you could follow them. It his however visually stunning - thus instead of a 3 i gave it a 5.
Kong: Skull Island (2017)
Campy and Corney
Seen this a million times - poor script writing, poor jokes just to get a laugh during times of tension, poor acting, no depth of plot. I think if I were 12 i would have liked the action and called it a good movie. I wrote this review just before the end and after seeing the end i lowered my review even further from 4 to 2 stars.
Awake (2021)
This was quite boring
If people are awake and cant go to sleep, where are the bloodshot eyes and a little bit of pale makeup would go along way - these people look like they just got up from long slumbers. In addition, if everyone is going crazy from being awake, how come the mother and brother are as sane the little girl who is getting some sleep. The storyline had potential but that's about it. It was wasted on a bad script.
The Village (2004)
Outstanding Movie
I happen to come across this movie on TUBI - Knowing nothing about it or who was in the movie. It was a pleasant surprise to find out this movie was a diamond in the rough - engaging, well-acted and without any other thing then what will happen as the enticement towards pulling you to the conclusion. Part suspense/horror - Recommended watching.
Cleaner (2007)
Movie could have been better
I think this movie tried to be a plot twister - keeping you thinking of what might happen, but it didn't. The characters were not flushed out so that you connected with them. The plot was weak - kinda had that movie straight to video feel, like they rushed this movie to make money without putting more into it for the audience. It was more like a lifetime movie then a well-made thriller. So just ok and watchable but not recommendable.