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The Holdovers (2023)
I wanted to love this
It sought so badly to be "Dead Poets Society" but couldn't get there. For full disclosure, DPS is my favorite movie ever so it's a tough job to come close to it. Still, I'm not sure the teacher did that much wrong (except drink alcohol in the classroom) to get fired.
The actors were good, but the story just didn't have the depth it needed. The whole mental hospital angle came out of nowhere and added nothing to the story. Maybe it could have come full circle with the boy teaching at the same school 10-20 years later or something like that.
It wasn't awful, but it was a little disappointing in my eyes.
1923 (2022)
Too violent
Topping the original Yellowstone and 1883 would be hard to top, and this doesn't. Actors were great, music and scenery great, but the storyline wasn't as interesting.
The ridiculous violence was over the top. Some of it was necessary to show those horrible schools, but the hookers and the belts were unnecessary.
I watched it all, but didn't love it nearly as much as the others. I didn't try to get caught up in who was whose child or grandparent. Maybe that would have helped, but I doubt it.
I know other prequels/sequels are coming, and I hope they are more like the other two than this one was.
The Night House (2020)
Blah
Some tense moments, but the story was all over the place. Mostly unclear about what was reality and what wasn't. Found it really hard to follow most of the time. I don't recommend it.
Who Do You Believe? (2022)
1 only because 0 was not an option
This is the worst show ever. There can be no spoilers because there was no outcome. What a waste of my time. Please do not waste yours on this pointless garbage.
Reasonable Doubt (2014)
A little disappointing
There was a good story here, but it was all over the place. How did the DA not go to prison (or at least get fired) for all the illegal stuff he did? Leaving the scene of an accident, numerous B&Es, tampering with evidence?
Let Him Go (2020)
Amazing story
Wow. What a great movie. That family was one of the worst I've ever seen portrayed on film and got what was coming to them. Some people have said they didn't like the ending. I thought it was perfect. George was not going to let his wife lose the boy. Wish they had told us how their son had died, though. Their was an allusion to it "trouble seems to follow your family", or something like that.
Thunder Force (2021)
It was goofy, but fun
Saw a lot of bad ratings herebut disagree with them. Sure the plot was kind of silly and had some holes, but overall it was a lot of fun. And we need fun.
Soul (2020)
Disappointing
I know I'm in the minority here, but this movie is a mess. The story is all over the place. I absolutely hated it. Hope you enjoy it, but I didn't.
The Invisible Man (2020)
Wow this was intense
I saw where some people hated it, but it was tense from start to finish. I can overlook the implausibility if the invisibility suit in exchange for its entertainment value. Great work.
On the Rocks (2020)
Not as good as I hoped
Was hoping Bill Murray would be as sweet as in St. Vincent (which is far better) but he's not. Very slow pacing and no real payoff at the end. Disappointing.
Dead Presidents (1995)
Boring
I like movies about crimes and thought this was one of those. Watched formore than an hour and they were still setting up the war aspect. Very boring, very disappointing.
The Christmas Chronicles: Part Two (2020)
Not as fun
We rewatched the first one on Christmas Eve and had forgotten how fun it was. Followed up with the sequel and it was not fun. Only made it halfway through......
Psych 2: Lassie Come Home (2020)
This is bad
We love Shawn and Gus, but this plot is just all over the place. Impossible to tell what's going on. Huge waste of time.
Joker (2019)
Fair movie despite no plot or story
I heard all the hype and wanted to watch for myself. Phoenix was good as Joker but there was no real plot or story. A letdown.
Schitt$ Creek (2015)
Just not funny
I look to be in the minority here, but we watched the first three episodes and nothing funny happened. Not even a little. We bailed.
Outer Banks (2020)
Decent movie
I gave it a six, but there are flaws. The kids had no real claim to the gold. They figured out where it was, but being on somebody else's property made it theirs. The girls are gorgeous though.
Extraction (2020)
Not much of a movie
Just endless killing over and over again. I usually like movies like this one, but there was just no plot and it was a waste of time.
Cold Pursuit (2019)
Just not my thing
For those of you who found humor in this, I'm glad you enjoyed it. I saw zero humor, just a dad getting revenge for his son's death. It was just painful to watch.
Searching (2018)
Very well done
Lots of tension, lots of drama, lots of twists and turns throughout. Great movie!
The Knight Before Christmas (2019)
Surprisingly good
Wasn't sure what to expect, but this is a good movie. Not hard to guess the ending but enjoyable nonetheless.
Escape Plan: The Extractors (2019)
Absolutely awful
I normally love movies like this. Loved the first one with Arnold Schwarzenegger. Couldn't hate this one more. Disappointed I could not give it a 0/10 rating. Almost an hour into it and nothing interesting has happened. Don't waste your time.
The Greatest Showman (2017)
Incredibly fun
Hugh Jackman is amazing. The music and entire cast are great as well. Just a fun time!
Wonder Woman (2017)
Ridiculous
I admit to not being a comic book movie fan, but wanted to watch this to see if I'm missing anything. Based on this mess, I'm not. What a ridiculous mess. But since it made big bucks, there will be a slew of them. I'll pass.