Spaceballs – (1987 movie)

2015-11-07

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https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0094012/

Primarily a parody the original Star Wars trilogy.

It technically holds up well, but there are references which wouldn’t make sense to a younger person. Bits and pieces feel old, but a surprising amount of it doesn’t. All in all, I can see why it was a cult classic, but it’s almost entirely boring to me. 1980s comedy has a specific flavour which is really simplistic and underwhelming out of context.

Recommended as a one-off watch for those who have seen and appreciated other bubblegum 1980s comedies. Otherwise, pass on this.

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Red Dawn – (1984 movie)

2015-11-04

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https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0087985/

The Soviets and Cubans invade the United States, and a small band fight to survive.

It’s important to understand this movie in the context of the Cold War. As such, this movie doesn’t exactly stand the test of time in this respect. The 2012 remake had to blame North Korea because our times are different. Back then, this movie had a believable-enough plot line.

The underlying ideas are good, but the actual plot and movie itself do feel old. I like this movie a lot, but only for its concepts. I don’t think it’s re-watchable for a non-survivalist.

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This was remade as Red Dawn – (2012 movie). That version sucked.

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Earthrise – (2014 movie)

2015-11-02

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https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3743362/

People abandon Earth to flee to Mars, and a ship of three are sent with supplies to aid in recolonization.

I couldn’t get 20 minutes in because of the acting.

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Oh the teeth on that woman (Dawn).
“Lab apple” wouldn’t be much of a concept for people born 330 years after Mars colonization.
How come Dawn and dude could be arguing and other woman wouldn’t come in then, but came in when she hallucinated.
The acting seems sub-par to me.
Oh gods the flashback type stuff annoys me.
With three people, this is pretty bland.
Hmm, waiting until 30, that sounds a lot like other population or resource-constraint movies that send people away.
Just how big is the ship? For three people, she sure has a lot of space.
Why would a few days be fucking people over like that? I bet it’s because they’re 30.

Okay, I’m going to stop now.. the acting is just too bad.

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Mannequin – (1987 movie)

2015-11-02

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https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0093493/

A failure artist finds new muse when his prize mannequin creation comes to life.

A fun and imaginative movie. Easy on the brain. It’s accessible to people who don’t like or want to see a “heavy” romance movie.

The movie was filmed at Boscov‘s department store, Camp Hill, Pennsylvania.

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The Last Witch Hunter – (2015 movie)

2015-11-01

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https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1618442/
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The dying breath of the queen of witches curses a man with immortality, who becomes a witch hunter but only one who incarcerates witches, which turns out to be a bad idea because they didn’t see Demolition Man – (1993 movie).

An adequate movie, but doesn’t bring anything interesting. The world, the plot and the characters are all boring. Perfectly fine for people who like bubblegum action fantasy.

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https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4189022/
https://www.starz.com/us/en/series/ash-vs-evil-dead/24815

Evil returns to find Ash.

Playful. It is clearly capitalizing on the success of the franchise, but it’s not really interesting to me, as though it’s stretching out the story ideas. It’s okay, though not especially recommended. I watched a bit of it, but I’d rather do other things with my life.

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Avengers – Age of Ultron – (2015 movie)

2015-10-31

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https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2395427/
https://www.marvel.com/movies/avengers-age-of-ultron

Iron Man is a prick, dooming the world unless The Avengers can save it.

Another comic book movie. Meh. I’m sure it made money, but it makes no contributions to anything whatsoever. Recommended for pop comic book movie fans.

Properly titled Avengers: Age of Ultron

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Sicario – (2015 movie)

2015-10-31

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https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3397884/
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A somehow-pushover swat-whatever officer becomes embroiled in southern USA drug stuff.

Not for me on so many levels, particularly because the lead character is unrealistic and unlikeable.

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Spring Breakers (2012)

2015-10-31

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https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2101441/
http://www.springbreakersmovie.com/

I didn’t get very far in before I threw my hands up in disgust.

This immediately comes off as a Christian propaganda film. Girl has doubts in JEEEESUSSSSS, is uncomfortable with her friends being called bad, learns they are bad, they do bad things.. then JEEEESUSSSSS and she was totally wrong and the true way was always god and stuff and praise the lord and by the way did I say praise the lord because totes praise him.

I didn’t stick around to get into that last bit. Maybe it’s a dark crime comedy and stuff, but fucked if I’m going to continue watching.

The “just like a video game” thing should be fucking illegal to put into a movie.

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https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0097428/

Facing hard times, The Ghostbusters are called back into action when the city’s mood dips deep into anger.

Definitely not as good as Ghostbusters – (1984 movie), but an adequate film nonetheless.

Properly titled Ghostbusters II.

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