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Barbarian (2022)
Just not good
It makes Nope seem interesting. And that's saying something. The crowd on opening night was underwhelmed and talking to themselves out the door. What a bitter disappointment. Did they pay a 7 year old to write the "scary" part? It was interesting for about 30 minutes then the last 30, which should of been the payoff in a horror film, were a total letdown. The decent acting by the lead couldn't salvage this 4th grade plot. The budget could have been under a thousand bucks. If you didn't money here, I'm truly sorry. Do yourself a favor: Skip this snoozer. Go watch Top Gun Maverick again. You'll thank me.
Beast (2022)
Entertaining
This movie kept my attention for the duration of the entire film. There were several moments when the audience was jump scared, me included. Suspend your disbelief and just enjoy.
Prey (2022)
Excellent
To all the idiots who say it's too "woke", leave your idiotic prejudices and bigotry out of here, no one cares about your hatred for women or minorities. This is a wonderful film. Make a film yourself if you want to see an all white male cast of gun toting "heroes".
2012 (2009)
Entertained and disappointment
Well, if you can put your brain in neutral you may enjoy this film. I guarantee you will still cringe during the many scenes in which all life is about to be extinct within seconds yet the characters still find time for lengthy conversations, embraces and/or jokes. Yikes indeed.
Maleficent (2014)
Its a different take on a classic but a future classic in its own right
I don't understand why some reviewers feel the need to slam Disney for " butchering a classic". Folks, I understand that there is love for the 1959 version of Sleeping Beauty. My daughter and I have seen that picture a hundred times and adore it. We looked forward to watching Maleficent with great eagerness and despite not being an exact replica of the original, it was phenomenal! At 7 yrs old, my daughter absolutely loved it, even more than Sleeping Beauty she said. I have to agree with her. The original was a cartoon and was nothing more than the tired story of a young princess being saved by a prince. This new movie Maleficent tells a much more intriguing and moving story, and does it with more action, better special effect (of course) and better acting. Both movies were enjoyable, but obviously very different. Why can't a movie be made differently and still be as great or better? Why can't a 2014 Corvette be just as beautiful or more than a 1967? The purist will say the 67 is better but aren't they both gorgeous? Folks, yes they are just cars, but in the same way, Maleficent and Sleeping Beauty are just movies! They are not gospel. Even the bible has 4 versions of the life of Jesus and yes they are each somewhat different but all very beautiful. Sleeping Beauty was a fine movie... But its a fairy tale folks. I love the X-Men characters such as Wolverine, grew up on it, but if Marvel decided to make a Wolverine movie where Logan is actually a woman instead of a man, I might not like the idea...but if the movie is amazing, I won't slam the idea of making Wolverine a woman....however if the movie stinks, well, slam away!
The Last Dragon (1985)
Fun and actually a nice lesson for kids
If you're the kind of movie watcher that takes all movies too serioiusly then skip this one. I liked it in 1985 and liked it all over again last weekend when it came on over satellite. But even without taking this movie seriously it reminded me of how as a long time amateur boxer I had to often refuse street fights, dope and other garbage. Kids of today are waaaay too into fighting to show how tough you are. I see it all the time...today's rap is all about not letting someone be better than you and that you gotta do "dirt" to get respect. What I love about "The Last Dragon" is that it might be pure fun but it actually teaches that even if you know you can tear someones head off you should fight only as a last resort and only to protect the innocent and those you love (family, partner, etc). In one scene he is the sensei for some kids and he has them chant "God help me if I ever have to use my ART". Great message. He then models the behavior when the villain shows up. Great Stuff!
Unforgiven (1992)
Truly great
If you love a good western, you can't get much better than Unforgiven. I rate it above Tombstone, which I previously thought was the world's greatest western. Eastwood is at the top of his game here as a former gunslinger with a heart. Several lines that you'll find yourself repeating. Hackman and Freeman are great as well.