Henry-klein Reviews

The Menu (2022)

You had me at Brown

[10/10 · 8 February 2023]

Wow. Truly amazing storytelling. This gem deserves its own category of cinema. Richly engrossing with superb cinematography. Diners, Drive Thrus and Dives Foodies will revel in the reality of presumptuous haute cuisine. Ralph Fienes is stellar in his lead. Why this review needs to be 600 characters is as ridiculous as a course of bread and accompaniments without the bread. This may be the last review I ever leave for IMD but it will not be the last time I watch this film. Seriously, this is taking me longer than watching the first three courses of The Menu being served! C'mon IMDB and Amazon. We can get our point across in less than 600 characters.

Vice (I) (2018)

Hack Job

[3/10 · 25 July 2022]

Poorly written liberal story telling. Entertaining at times but lacking fluidity. Sad to see Brad Pitt and Will Ferrell produced. Skip it and read real biographies.

Lightyear (2022)

The Magic is Gone

[1/10 · 4 July 2022]

Once the industry standard of exceptional quality, wholesome family entertainment and thoughtful writing of modern fairytales, Disney/Pixar is less than a shell of its former self. The Lightyear storyline does not relate to Toy Story. As a stand-alone story Lightyear is flat, boring and lacks that fairytale feeling. Character development is non-existent. In fact, there are absolutely no compelling characters. How could Disney create a cat that is not even cute?? The animation is sub par and looks like it was done for a low budget TV show. Hard to believe this is the Same Pixar company that revolutionized animation. Walt would not be proud of what his company has become.

Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (2011)

Not for Sherlock Holmes Fans

[3/10 · 2 April 2022]

Taking one of the most iconic literary and film characters and turning him into an action film lead is ridiculous. Doing it with two of the finest actors of our time is blasphemous. Sad waste of money, intellect and time.

The Matrix Resurrections (I) (2021)

The Real Meaning

[1/10 · 23 December 2021]

The Wachowski brothers were living a lie. There were signs. Things didn't feel right and they knew it. They lived in a simulated reality as long as they could before becoming self aware. Then they died, had an operation and were resurrected. They fought adversity. Their vision of a successful future changed. They had to accept who they were. Ultimately, their feminine side came out as their strength. Their personal lives should have never been applied to one of the best movies ever conceived. Makes me wonder who really wrote the original script.

Jungle Cruise (2021)

Go back to storytelling

[3/10 · 4 November 2021]

The Rock, Emily Blunt, Paul Giamatti and a CG cat could not save this Disney Cruise from sinking. Forcing a classic ride to be a movie without good writing was a recipe for disaster. The story sucks. Chemistry is lacking. Paul Giamatti's character was unduly minimized. Villains were lackluster. Go back to stories and don't worry about casting mega stars Disney.

Animals on the Loose: A You vs. Wild Movie (2021 TV Movie)

How did this get funded?

[1/10 · 19 February 2021]

I can't imagine who thought this was a good idea. One of the absolute worst things I have seen in some time. And I'm including YouTube videos and family vacation photo videos as a comparison.

The Poison Rose (2019)

So, so, so bad

[3/10 · 17 February 2021]

Like a train wreck you can't take your eyes off of. You would be hard pressed to find this many top actors in a worse movie. Period.

The Rhythm Section (2020)

Falls Flat

[3/10 · 11 February 2021]

Just no emotional connection here with characters. Blake Lively can't carry the lead in any sense of her character.

Dexter (2006–2013)

Should you watch again?

[8/10 · 13 November 2020]

Yes! Stop the never ending search for the next great series. After 14 years it stands up strong. If you saw it years ago on Cinemax, you'll know what happens in general but it's still well worth another view. If you've never seen it, it's a must see.

Holiday Dream Home (2019– )

Totally Unrelatable

[4/10 · 6 November 2020]

Your average Joe and Karen shopping for a $15M vacation home... The target audience must be about 12 people. Filming and format is fine. Maybe if they had celebrity shoppers it would be entertaining vs tone deaf in today's world.

Mile 22 (2018)

Unfortunate

[5/10 · 6 November 2020]

Good characters, good actors, great action, decent script. Ruined by horrible directing of film editing. Almost unwatchable at times.

My Octopus Teacher (2020)

Must See

[10/10 · 14 September 2020]

A rare glimpse into the world of one of the most intelligent sea creatures on the planet. Wonderfully told by a film maker who created a bond with the octopus while at the same time staying removed from its daily life.

The Firm (1993)

This movie has aged like a 90's fruitcake

[4/10 · 15 August 2020]

Let this movie live on in your memory banks without a replay. The music score alone is so cringeworthy you will be muting the volume. The plot and overall story is so basic by today's standards you will be wondering how this was ever a blockbuster. Save yourself and the memory. Don't eat the fruitcake. Throw it away.

The Circle (I) (2017)

Well played and realistic

[8/10 · 17 July 2020]

As a sci-fi fan, AI and technological advancements can be well beyond our reach in this lifetime. However, The Circle plays well balancing today's reality crashing head-on with short term technological breakthroughs. The resulting questions and power of companies like Facebook and Amazon are challenged in this story focusing on personal privacy.

The Mandalorian (2019– )

Baby Yoda is the only positive here

[4/10 · 29 June 2020]

I'm a huge sci-fi fan and this falls flat. A main character without the ability to show emotion? Scenes so dark you start to wonder if they just didn't want to build sets? Ridiculous gun battles. Total lack of compelling bad guys and story line. It has its moments, but they are few and far between.

Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga (2020)

Brilliant!

[9/10 · 27 June 2020]

If you are looking for something completely different with a positive vibe. Look no further. Only wish they cast someone who could really sing for the lead.

Fantastic Four (2015)

It's Clobber Time!

[3/10 · 26 June 2020]

The most powerful being in multiple dimensions gets killed by Stretch Armstrong. Nuff said.

Advantageous (2015)

Dystopian Dreck

[2/10 · 23 June 2020]

Just awful. It appears someone wrote this in the 50's. The book was never published because it was garbage. Then someone found it and made an even worse movie. Don't believe the reviews.

The Durrells (2016–2019)

Yasou!

[10/10 · 7 June 2020]

A heartwarming period masterpiece that will pull you in and keep you entertained. I am far from the target audience and had never watched a PBS series prior. There is a cinematographic quality to this that you won't find in what is churned out in Hollywood.

You Were Never Really Here (2017)

Pretentious "Art"

[4/10 · 26 May 2020]

If you're full of yourself and like to pontificate that cinematographic masterpieces are no longer made because studios follow the money instead of creating art, you'll love it.

The Goldfinch (2019)

Missed the mark

[4/10 · 19 May 2020]

Somewhere in this bloated dreck there was a movie trying to get out. Unfortunately, what was supposedly a good book did not translate to the big screen. Thor's character is void of almost all emotion. One can only imagine how the book got such good reviews after suffering through this movie.

Hangman (II) (2017)

Plot holes bigger than the state of Texas

[4/10 · 9 May 2020]

Was the original script given to Pacino this flawed or did this suffer from rewrite after rewrite and change in authors? Did the actual clues exist for the audience and end up on the cutting room floor? We'll never know where the blame lies, but I'm sure there is plenty to go around.

Ghost Rider (2007)

Aged like a 2 Buck Chuck

[2/10 · 14 March 2020]

Was this movie ever considered good? Hard to believe this was a Marvel Columbia Pictures effort. Do yourself a favor and pass.

Jonah Hex (2010)

Original with flaws

[5/10 · 9 February 2020]

The story line was interesting. Execution and action were mediocre to poor at times. If you have low expectations it's fine and a solid 5.