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This is a well-made, moving, disturbing-af film which probably isn't for everyone. The casting is divine. (Although, for folks who've decided to only watch upbeat films during the pandemic-nooooo). Sofia Boutella, Ismael Cruz Cordova, Brooklynn Prince, and Nell Tiger Free are almost guaranteed to make viewers feel something, even if it is rage or revulsion. Difficult-to-watch indie-arthouse sci-fi to perhaps save for post-pandemic life. Far from typical feel-good escapism. Yeesh.
This movie is based on a book of similar name, directed by Ridley Scott and stars Matt Damon, Adam Driver, Jodie Comer, and Ben Affleck. Set in the 1300s, medieval France, the movie gives us three views of the same event that culminates in an epic duel. Just over two and a half hours, the movie could have cut down on some of the repetition in the three views, highlighting the major differences in how each perceived events. The fighting scenes are done well with an air of realism and the movie ends with a truly epic duel. Worth the (long) watch.
I'm a reluctant fan of the Marvel franchise. What started out strong has turned into some fairly predictable and boring movies. With every Avenger getting a spinoff, I hesitated on this but glad I took the time. Only six episodes, the story covers Hawkeye being dragged back into his former life while reluctantly taking on an apprentice. The two find themselves finding a ridiculous, but amusing, Russian street gang as well as a Red Room assassin (a sequel to the teaser at the end of Black Widow (2021). The show provides good action, a few creative fight sequences, and a healthy dose of humor. Overall a good watch.
This is essentially a reboot of the original but using another generation, the grandkids of one of the original, to go through the same story. Paul Rudd plays the new Rick Morranis of sorts, providing a bit of comic relief. The ghosts and CGI are as you'd expect but the contrast of it being set in a tiny town away from New York is nice. The many tiny Stay Puft marshmallows are amusing, probably the best scene of the film. Mckenna Grace, who plays Egon Spengler's granddaughter, steals the show. The brief appearance of most of the original cast was a nice touch to bring it together.
