marc88 Reviews

The Whale (2022)

One Over Bloated Whale!

[5/10 · 19 December 2022]

Not bad but overrated...And as far as Brendan's performance was concerned it was all one dimensional...All he did was sit on his Butt for two hours and emoting sympathy.... If you're looking for sympathy you should look it up in the dictionary! A one trick pony this movie...

And the daughter was a total mess..I hated her character. Some humor could have helped to moderate the tedium

As I was watching this movie I felt it was originally a theatrical piece...As I always stay for the credits I found out that I was right! The hype for the movie comes purely from the publicist doing his job.

About enjoyable as having a root canal...

Eiffel (2021)

The title of the film is "Eiffel"...Not "The Eiffel Tower"

[9/10 · 9 June 2022]

Eiffel is the last name of the builder...It is about the man who BUILT the tower and not about the structure!! Why people are judging it on not being about the building of the tower are missing the point of the film. Looking at it in from that perception I found it a very engrossing film.

The Worst Person in the World (2021)

A Movie About Human Being

[9/10 · 12 February 2022]

Finally a film for adults. The main character is not the worst person in the world she is simply a humane being. Lots to put together and think about....

The Mitchells vs. the Machines (2021)

Incredible...

[9/10 · 3 May 2021]

What a fun film. The humor was clever and I even busted out laughing many times. The only thing I would do is cut it by five minutes near the end as it really gets too frantic. Otherwise this has to be up for the Best Animated Feature if there is an Academy Awards next year!

Luz (2020)

An Excellent Surprise

[10/10 · 21 April 2021]

This is the gay movie that I have longed to see where the main characters gayness is merely incidental to the film. It's a story with many plots going and not about their sexuality.

The only problem I had was with the sound when they were inside the prison. They said much that I couldn't understand which might because of the acoustics within the prison walls.

Otherwise I give props to the creators who made such a daring film.

The Christine Jorgensen Story (1970)

I'm Gonna Wash That Man Right Out of My Hair

[5/10 · 17 April 2021]

The biggest problem with this movie is that the lead actor, John Hansen, looks more like a man when he is a woman and he looks more like woman when he is a man...Go figure?

Promising Young Woman (2020)

I Have Seen It All Before...

[4/10 · 17 February 2021]

When you have lived long enough you see twist on plots that you have seen done much better...See "The Bride Wore Black" from 1968....

HAM: A Musical Memoir (2020)

A Wonderful Presentation...

[10/10 · 11 December 2020]

Really shows Sam talent at its best and I am glad we have record of his show for prosperity!

I Am Jonas (2018 TV Movie)

A Very Compelling Movie

[7/10 · 11 December 2020]

Very Interesting...And I do hope to see A Lot More of Nicolas Bauwens in the future!!!

A Street Cat Named Bob (2016)

The Cat's Meow!

[10/10 · 25 June 2020]

I just loved this film and I wonder why this film was never released in the United States???? Thank God for streaming services!!!

Freak Show (2017)

A Must For A Theatrical Musical Adaptation

[8/10 · 30 April 2020]

This must be adapted into a stage musical. The characters and the situations cry out for musical numbers. And the young demographics are perfect for this material. We have "Mean Girls" and "Kinky Boots" why not this one...It's just so obvious!!!

Gloria Bell (2018)

Movie For "People Of A Certain Age"

[8/10 · 1 April 2019]

If you are under 25 you may not "get" this movie but once you have experienced more of life this movie will certainly have more meaning. And in the future when you talk about this, and you will, do be kind!

Greta (2018)

Stupid People Doing Stupid Things!

[2/10 · 1 March 2019]

This is a movie made by a desperate director. So many obvious mistakes make by the young heroine. I blame the director for this. And when the director has to to resort to a fake dream sequences that means desperation...

Green Book (2018)

GUESS WHO'S DRIVING MR. DAISY TO CHRISTMAS DINNER?

[7/10 · 22 November 2018]

I like this film but I could see EVERY cliche coming a mile away!

Theater of Blood (1973)

Why Hasn't This Been Made Into Musical?

[8/10 · 14 November 2018]

A total surprise...Very well done. Should have been made into a stage musical like "Sweeney Todd" and "Phantom of The Opera"

The Wife (I) (2017)

This Must Be Brought To Your Attention...

[6/10 · 4 September 2018]

Although this is a well made film with very noteworthy performances I am astounded that it IS A COPY of the film "Big Eyes"!!! And because I really liked "Big Eyes" and saw it FIRST I have to grade this movie lower than I would have normally.

It's like seeing "Obsession" first and then later seeing "Vertigo"!

The Meg (2018)

Not My Type Of Movie...

[7/10 · 11 August 2018]

BUT I found it very thrilling and a good piece of escapism. It's nothing more than a popcorn movie and why people would go to see it expecting anything more is a mystery to me! I saw it in Hollywood and the responses from the audience members were half of the fun.

Ideal Home (2018)

Wonderful!

[10/10 · 1 July 2018]

An actual portrayal of a middle age gay couple which is right on the mark. Witty (does this even exist anymore?) heartfelt and funny. I was more than satisfied with this film. No special effects needed!

Dismissed (2017)

Starts Out Promising...

[2/10 · 24 June 2018]

The first quarter of this movie is actually quite good. Then it starts to spiral downward due to insipid actions done by the characters. If you're going to make a movie of this genre make it clever and original. A HUGE DISSAPOINTMENT!

Ocean's Eight (2018)

It Was Fun...

[8/10 · 22 June 2018]

I didn't expect Citizen Kane...I walked out the cinema with a smile and drove home!

Acrimony (2018)

Something Was Left Out.,.

[2/10 · 14 April 2018]

Throughout the movie slides are shown displaying meanings of words. Two words where left out: INSIPED and IRKED!

Dream Boat (2017)

A Floating Bathhouse...

[2/10 · 6 April 2018]

Having been on a Gay cruise I can say most of this film is accurate but a LOT of other points of interest are left out. But the main problem with this film is that the five guys it focuses on are just plain incoherent.

Finding Your Feet (2017)

There Will Be A Broadway Musical

[6/10 · 2 April 2018]

You heard it here first! Perfect for an adult stage musical.

The advise it as "Full Monty type but it really isn't.