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Outlaw King (2018)
Somewhat a follow up to Braveheart.
The movie does not start with the death of William Wallace, starts with the surrunder of Scottish nobles and Wallace was still alive, so it does not pick up where Braveheart ended.
I have to say that acting is good to great, the photography excellent , the fight scenes are hard to believe that no one got hurt, i'll talk a bit more about this later on, i realized that they focus on 2 or 3 minor battles but of importance on the Robert The Bruce Campaign. He was indeed an outlaw king(depending on the perspective or side you were on) and his life was not easy dealing with opposing clans, no to mention the english. At first i was disapointed with the small battles / skirmishes but then i realized they were not "Bannockburn" but smaller ones.
As for the fight scenes, near the end watching all those horses falling over the spikes and mud it was mind boggling, how did they do it without anyone getting hurt, animals and people? It's a bit beyond comprehension, some battles scenes(not all) are Bravehart worthy .
I researched a bit and the only reason i don't give a 10 is because Edward II did not face Bruce surrounded by scots(i dont want to spoil the movie so i won't go into further details) , he fled much before to safety, so it's a bit Hollywoodesque, nonetheless the fight, previous to this nonsensical scene,was something else to remember.
Take Down (2016)
Pleasantly Surprised
I usually don't check trailers before watching a movie, and i wasn't expecting much about this one, with an unfair rating of 5.5, i might add, but i gave it a shot.
The actors did a really great job, the story is good there are lessons one can take from this movie.
Well, you probably know by the description that this bunch of "spoiled brats" are sent to a place where they have to get rid of all their luxuries, bad habits and living on the shadow of their parents. So at first the Lead character finds himself on a total different ambience he was used to, and at first what he thought was bad, turned out the best thing in his life? Why? He finally found himself, and that applied to most of the boys and girls there. So they had to be tested to show what they were capable of, and they far exceeded what anyone would expect of them as they were only Labeled :"Rich spoiled brats" incapable of doing anything right.
Is it a good story? Yes!
Cringy?well not to me,
Are there lessons to take from this movie? Yes a few.
Is this an underrated action/survival movie?
Oh yes definitely!
Does this movie deserves the present score? No!
Give it a chance, if you like action /survival/ with a good story,and maybe being low budget was the best thing that happened to this movie/script.
Well, if i wasn't pleasantly entertained and surprised with this film, i wouldn't be here writing this review.
2067 (2020)
Very Underrated - i enjoyed it
I have to say the plot is engaging, yes there are plot holes here and there, but the message is there , and it's a very important message.
I don't think the actors are bad, i liked them all except one that was a bit cringy, but apart from that acting is not that bad, and at some point i thought it could be some sort of "Edge of Tomorrow - die repeat "thing , not in a war scenario, but it wasn't.
The message is powerful , if you get to the final part you'll understand. Earth,Nature , ecology is far more important than we think, it's our future(even if it sounds very cliched). Both scenarios presented are plausible, we either destroy the planet or cherish it, as i said before, the final scene explains the change we have to make.
The flashbacks are important to understand the hard choices his father made, and when Ethan arrives at the future he embraces and kisses a tree(a thing we don't usually do, but we should).
Time travelling movie with a strong ecological message(are we better dead or alive for Earth to survive?)Can we change?
9 out of 10 for the message and low budget but good+ Sci Fi movie.
Soldado Milhões (2018)
You are not Milhais!You are Milhões=Millions
When i first watched the movie i was expecting another portuguese movie(which as someone said could be cringy), but as the story developed,the right uniforms, the right pace, good acting,no embelshiment, i thought to myself, this has to be the best recent portuguese movie!!
First, the sotry is based on true facts, Milhais or Private Millions is said to have covered the escape of hundreds of men, not only portuguese but also allies, he stood by himself holding a machine gun till his hands bled, or ran out of ammo, so he could stop the german advance, which he did all by himself.
This is a great great story that should be more aknowledged by the rest of the world. This simple man gave all he have to save hundreds of certain death. The movie does not glorfy him as he says at a point : in war there are no heroes.
Well , the only negative remark i have to point is the background, it's notorious it was not shot in Flanders, most likely in Alentejo(you can see it by the trees and vegetation) and Beiras in Portugal, but the battle scenes are at the level of the best WW1 Movies, and the story is far more interesting than 90% of WW1 movies.
If this movie had a higher budget and was properly advertised, this would be a future epic, but unfortunately it isn't or wasn't. I give 10 /10 as i really loved it, despite all the low budget related flaws.
If you like great war stories and specially World War 1 movies, you should give it a go on this one.
City Island (2009)
Hold on, why i've never seen this gem?why?
Ok i just finished watching City Island, and boy what a thril, what a well structered script, story you name it, , and oh Andy Garcia,oh man what a performance.
You nailed it, you delivered!
Ok, as usual i wasn't expecting much fromthis movie, i don't read reviews before watching, was it going to be a comedy, or comedy drama, or anything else, a stupid comedy?
The first 15 minutes i was not yet convinced of the brilliance of this movie, but then magic happened, and the movie was a trhilling ride of heartfelt performance, heartfelt story and funny throughout the movie.
Andy Garcia, what to say about this actor that hasn't been said? I just wanted more and more of this movie(please don't end, please, let him tell the story again, at the end). The whole cast was brilliant too, and boy that tough italian sexy (in her own way) married to Andy, she was soft inside too.
Ok what a great surprise, i was a bit down before the movie and after the movie i got revigorated,that says a lot about a movie doesn't it?
Andy Garcia what a brill performance!
Tremors 4: The Legend Begins (2004)
Very entertaining
So Tremors got back to its origins back in the old town of Perfection(Rejection) .
As usual Michael Gross delivers a great performance, this time an unskilled mine owner, and i won't tell more not to spoil the movie.
If you like the franchise , you will surely like this one, it's closer to the first one but in a different time, and with...older weapons.
All characters are likeable, Gross of course, the chinese family, the indian and the mexican-american, all deliver and the kid is great too. The gunman also delivers and teaches Gross some fundamentals.
If you are looking for pure entertainment, and something that lets you forget dramas, and for a while take you out on a journey of cleaning your mind of complicated, sad stuff, this is for you.
As for bad reviews, i guess this movie isn't for them, they probably find it "basic", and that's the point, basic is good if well performed. Just enjoy it without Oscar expectations and imagine you are there trying to help them. Simple as that.
Ironclad (2011)
A tale of valour
You can almost forget the historical inaccuracies, and focus on the bravery, comradeship, the fight for what we think is right, it's not only about "taking a castle", it's way beyhond that.
All actors performed brilliantly, Paul Giamatti as evil King John, Purefoy(brilliant performance). Brian Cox as the Baron(Who wouldn't stand by this baron, just , reliable and a great gatherer of men, who would trust him their lives) , Kate Mara as the woman , that at one point says "Look at me, i'm no sin" to the templar.
Well i won't unveil more of this movie, but i can tell you, if you haven't seen it yet, you should, not only for the action, the siege, the defence and ideas that were put into practice by both sides to prevail, either in defence or on the offensive.
Who wouln't be on the Baron's side?i know i would.
PS: maybe is just a coincidence , but i saw this movie yesterday and today i saw at a window of a book shop a few templars, and i bought one,14 inches tall , i remembered the movie, and what in that movie a Knight templar means(only int hat movie, inHistory they might have not been as good as depicted here).
So, yes ,arm yourself with a templar's sword, a shinning armour and watch the movie, it might raise your spirit!!
Sonhar é Fácil (1951)
A true Masterpiece that will endure in time
When i watched(today) the first minutes , i was not expecting how woderful this movie would be.
The main character is amazing, the other cast is also great.
The Silvas live in Lisbon and receive an heritage from a passed away aunt in Argentina.
They were to receive 1200 contos ( a lot 70 years ago) but they receive nothing as all goes to lawyer fees, fees and more fees, so all the Silvas get is an old farm in the country, which they eagerly are willing to trade by their house in urban Lisbon.
But to their surprise they only find an abandoned land and house, most to their desbelief, but they don't despair and make it a home, with some ingeneous and funny ideas.
Well Silva, wants to grow his own potatoes, and breed rabbits and not all goes as planned, not all is plain mathematics as he soon realizes.
Despite all the ups and downs Silva becomes the most appreciated man in the whole village, you will know why...
I won't spoil the movie, you have to see how well made it is, light comedy with drama , you will really enjoy it.
At the middle and end all want to help Silva, which they do.
Please watch this movie, specially with english subtitles, you won't be disapointed.
If you like movies like Frank Capra's"It´s a Wonderful Life" which is at another level , you will like this one, which is completely different but the essence is there.
The Joneses (2009)
Great plot - something really different
Last night i re-watched this movie and although it didn't surprise me as in the first time, i could perceive more of the details , hidden gems within thi smovie.
This is high level marketing within a a high level fantasy movie, Audi for instance must have invested a lot to show the cars in 2009, The Audi TT, and the R8(a sought after car then and now).
Well there is a plot twist, which some could predict at the middle of the movie.
In the first time even i was seduced by the seduction from the Joneses to their neighbours, which i thought was brilliant, as an amateur marketeer myself. Some ideas could even be put into practice...But this movie has several lessons, , and in this second time i realized that not always money or things can make you totally happy. It helps?surely does, but you have to be careful with it.
The higher you get , the higher you fall and so on.
I highly recommend the first part to those who like to dream with high end marketing and high end houses, cars etc,the 2nd part is a reality check.
Great cast, probably Duchovny's best role? He has a good golf swing you know?
Just watch the movie, you won't regret it.9 for me, easily.
Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo (2005)
If you have humour you'll ROTFL LOL etc
The title says it all, but i understand some people won't find it funny, It's funny if you think you are not watching an intellectual movie, it is MEANT TO BE STUPID, and some will ROTFL Roll over the floor laughing.
Bring some friends to a theater where you are in the mood for stupid things in a movie, and you'll laugh with others laughing at the pure stupidness non sense and dialogues.
CHILL just CHILL And Enjoy.
The Secret Life of Pets 2 (2019)
Brilliant, enjoyable, great sequel
First i have to say it is worth more than 6,4 average on Imdb, it's a 7,5 plus movie.
Second all the characters are brilliant, Snowball is hilarious and Max and Duke, Gidget, you have to love them all.
3rd. You have to have a inner child in you or you won't enjoy the movie, i'm 47 yes you heard it right, and this was so enjoayble, i had to re-watch some scenes.
Great animation movie for all kids from 5 to 95.
Regresso ao Passado (1990)
Wonderful Show
Wonderful show magestically conducted by Julio Isidro , a great portuguese Tv host.
A bit nostalgic but well produced, with some of the greates voices ever presented and gathered in 1 show.
Some of which were successful in the future.
9+/10.
Chasing Mavericks (2012)
What not to like??
One of the best ruf movies out there.
The story(based on a real story), the cast, the joy and deep touching moments.
A movie for those who live, like or even don't like surf, this is also a movie about life, and sure learnt one or two things.
What can i say that haven't been said?
Maybe...
LIVE LIKE JAY.
Captain Corelli's Mandolin (2001)
Beautifully made war/romance movie
This movie is about war, romance during war times, Greek people and their braveness, Italians that prefer music and dance, to war, and germans that are determined to end both ways of thinking and cultures.
If the low rating is due to some sort of dislike of what is depicted on the movie, politically or innacurate facts, if you put that aside you have a beautifully crafted movie, with outstanding actors.
How is the rating so low on IMDB it is a mystery. I recommend this movie to everyone that wants to "live" in an occupied country, first by italians(which were not too keen on making war" and the germans that are really determined on conquering Greece, except one german that appreciates both cultures, italian and greek, which makes us think that not all germans were ""demonized".
If you can keep all partiallity aside you will see the ebauty in this film.
Solid 10 for me, and should have a solid 8 average on IMDB.
Dead Calm (1989)
Always bring verylights
Great movie, suspense until the end.
If you go sail always bring your verylights ,they might save your life, twice, or 3 times.
Highly recommended, if you like to sail or not.
Nicole Kidman and Sam Neil at their best...
Far and Away (1992)
Absolute 10
6,6 on IMDB? No, absolutely not! This is a Gem everyone should watch, even if you don't like Tom Cruise.
There are loads of lessons you can take from this movie. The race for land, represents the race for life, broken dreams and achieved dreams, the critic to the social prejudice and revolt in Ireland, the American dream seen in a realistic way.
The hidden love between the 2 , the scene where they take shelter in a rich house in Boston, a bit like she had in ireland, and he offers her a dinner and they pretend they live there, but harsh reality soon disrupt their dream at gunshot.
Maybe many have seen a different movie, this is a gem and should be heartfelt by most.
6.6?this is a solid average 8+ and i give it a 10.
Wonder Park (2019)
Stunning and beautiful
I have to say that the score does not reflect how good this movie is, it is very underrated.
First the visuals are stunning, then the imagination of the creators had no limits, second for those who say the story is pointless, it is not, unless you can't understand what Wonder park means to the little Girl and the relation with her mother and even her dad and neighbours.
It reminds me of Theme Park, a game i played in the 90's ,but this time with real animals in the park greeting the visitors.
Magical and if you have children ,they will like it, as it is so creative and can help them being constructive, seek their dreams and fullfill them.
A 10 for me, and i'm 46, a kid at heart.
Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole (2010)
Beautifully made
I loved everything about this movie, and i only watched it now in 2022, a 12 year old movie. It impressed me at all levels, story, differente characters, all different but all equal, for some it might seem a bit cliched ,the bad and good guys, no grey areas, but i can compare it to Lord of the Rings , when the Guardians(good ones) fight evil.
I have to say this movie impressed me a lot, as i said, i only watched it 12 years after it has been produced and it is great not only visually, but also with a heartfelt story.
Plenty of action for both apprentice owls and old heros, tired of war, but still ready for the last battle, if the cause is right.
10 - get it on Blu ray or 4k if there is such version, you won't regret it.
Uncharted (2022)
Highly Entertaining
I know it's based on a video game, but if you can separate the 2 things, you get a very entertaining movie, with some funny moments.
Well, maybe i was in the mood for this film, i love the Age of Discoveries, Magellan is portuguese like me, although he did not survive the round the world trip which he lead it from the start, to the point where he died in the Phillipines, which is quite accurate for a light adventure movie.
Puzzles, nice sceneries, galleons, gold, a good cast IMO, makes it a solid 9.
Just enjoy it as i did, don't mind the picky bad reviews.
There will be a sequel, i bet 2 galleons, i don't have, on it.
The Green Knight (2021)
The green Knight itself
It could be a great movie,when i first saw the Green knight enter the room and his head been chopped off, but it wasn't.
Non sensical , boring, rubbish follow up. Don't waste your time although the Green knight itself could have represented the power of nature and kindness, on opposition to red ,blood ,war etc. I was expecting some kind of a lesson, conclusion at the end, as i endured the pain of watching the rest of the movie, but no, the end is as non sense as the whole thing.
At the end the Green Knight itself mean anything, at least in this movie. HOLLOW movie, avoid.
O Fura-Vidas (1999)
A funny Tv comedy about "a family" from Lisbon suburbs
Two brothers, one older than the other, and their grandfather which live in the suburbs of Lisbon,Portugal , so a typical family(if you can call it that) from the surroundings of Lisbon in each episode have different events that make us laugh, through simple and yet ethically correct(without cliches or sex mentions) jokes.
The actors are natural on their roles, so you can really think that's a typical suburbia family live you're watching, with their also typical way of life, way of dressing, way of talking and way of inter-acting with other people.
Amazingly simple and discrete and yet so funny.
Dinosaur (2000)
Stunning CGI in a Disney movie for all ages
First of all this is a Disney movie for all ages, and as i watched it i was admiring the great Cgi's(computer generated images) but also thinking to myself, What a simple and yet so complicated movie, not much of a spectacular movie in terms of "super" entertainment but who says being a simple story can't be good?
Well some reviewers said that the movie should have had more scenes like in the first 10 minutes, yes it would have had more impact , but survival , in which the rest of the movie is focused on, isn't some playground and even children should know it, of course it ends well, but the script and story weren't so "shiny" and appealing in the middle of the movie to show the cost of survival and the possible extinction of an entire species.
Spectacular graphics and picture, perfect voices (not those sweet as in a normal Disney movie, but almost real like in normal life), stunning sceneries, great story, a mix of phantasy and some true facts( scientists are never sure how it really happened-The extinction of dinosaurs), and above all a movie everyone would like to have on a DVD collection.
9 out of 10 Excellent
Les visiteurs (1993)
One of the funniest movies ever
Imagine a knight and his servant of the middle ages voyaging through time till nowadays.They find everything strange.Planes passing by, freeways, cars, trains.All they want is to return to their feudal times, but first they will have to find they descendants, and their castle in France.If you can, watch the original french movie with subtitles.It's delicious.An original idea with excellent actors.