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Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker (2019)

The End of a Saga

[5/10 · 20 December 2019]

After analyzing the film there only one conclusion I have reach. They try so hard to please every fandom that they ended up hurting the entire community of Star Wars. This movie was the last of Skywalker , which I was okay with it, rather sooner than later they have to end. But not the way they have done it.

Do not get me wrong the movie is worth just watch once for the visual effect they are amazing and when i said amazing they were well polished. JJ is good doing those type of scene specially at the beginning of the film. But there is something that he forgot the legacy that star wars is. Indeed the main concept is about a fairytale in space but how they could forgot that fairytale also have happy ending.

If they need to get rid-off one of the main character at least respect the arc and what it mean to the fandom. It is disrespectful to killed a character and then not even do a well done Farewell, even Vader had a proper farewell. Ben solo act was the most intriguing and mysterious character that this saga could have delivery why dismissed him that way and not even mention later on that he died saving what it most care for him. The light to his darkness , it is unprofessional and even cruel way to send a character that way. It really does not make sense that these two character are in a Dyad force connection . How is even possible that one of the characters one second is crying and the other she is festively with the rest of the crew. She did not even honor that he sacrifice himself for her and then has the audacity to take over his family last name. It only gets a Five start just for the visual effects that is all.

Black Panther (2018)

Black Panther

[10/10 · 16 February 2018]

Ok when to see this movie with not may hypes, for me was another Marvel movie with a hero that we didn't know well. Only saw him at Civil war and that it is all. So Prince and King T ' Challa of Wakanda what an amazing back ground history they have give us. This movies is not for those that are expecting a lot of actions with no explanation, This movie was direct to give us the vide that was creating another phase in Marvel. The color , the special effect where amazing but over all the history was the most that I took from this movie. I love how the represent their traditions, their culture and that important of family unity.

Prince or King T'Challa was amazing , now is understandable why they didn't cast any one else for this role he is Black Panther. As the lead role he make me felt all types of emotions watching the movie. He was just great I haven't other words to describe his excellent role.

As his love interested , I was amazing how they play with the character, she was an important support character, but you can also see that she was special for him. Making her an spy that care for people well been outside of the city of Wakanda, was a magic touch. She represent what other cannot see the reality of 3 world countries. The Slavery and trade of woman and children's for sexual favor.

There was two part that brought me back to my childhood favor movie Lion King and that only make even felt in love more with the movie. It was so much rich in almost everything. The important that it to show to others the traditions and morals rights . This movie nail and that what make one of my top 5 marvel movies. I am hoping the sequel touch even more reality that people live and suffer in the African continent.

Fifty Shades Freed (2018)

What not to watch

[1/10 · 9 February 2018]

Fist of all I when to watch this movie knowing that this may be more lacking than the other two before. I really was not expecting this much of lacking, I didn't even know if I should have party because it was finally over this toured or if I should I cry. This movie cut not only the good parts but also the Christian Grey dominate persona. They give all to Anastasia and that was just to much to my like, they only part that I can applaud is the one that she is facing with valor that an unwanted pregnancy and she is willing to take care of the baby with or without him. That can teach some woman that you don't need a man to survival and much lest to father a child. But overall I cannot even star this film, it was a deception one after the other , music was great but nothing compare to the first film music. Farewell Fifty Shades of Nothing

Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi (2017)

Star Wars The last Jedi Teachings

[10/10 · 16 December 2017]

Let start that this movie is the end of a new beginning and many people that are star wars fan will be disappointed but for those that know that is the end of the line for the Skywalker family. This is the end and is the perfect beginning for a new trilogy. Director and Writer Rian Johnson did an amazing work together with the Disney story writer team. I went to the movie not expecting what I saw, specially Luke story Arc that was enough for me to prove that the movie had a point to teach us about Failure. Yes we don't have the heroes that we grow up seeing is true I wont take that away, but heroes to can fail and be weak and that is the greats teach in this movie. To accept our failure and take on responsibly of our mistake, Luke run away to hide from the mistake that he make with Ben Solo( Kylo ren) creating the monster that he so much fear. Another point that I want to add is that many people are disappointed with who Rey real parents are and I even wonder did you really watch the FA because it was state very clear that her parents were No body. This also teach us that you don't need to come from a very special blood line to have that type of raw power, untamed power. And that in mind is the main reason they gave the next trilogy to work on to Rian Johnson. He will bring a new generation of force user stronger than before in the force, he will bring the balance to this new uncharted territory of the universe of star wars. I will have to say that performer wise Luke , Rey and Kylo were amazing and beyond my expectation the throne scene what a scene it was amazing and the slow motion that make my poor lungs to stop breathing for a second or how good and stratify was to see that scene breath taking. Humor level was good I enjoy Poe much more this time than in the FA. Finn and Rose story arc it was good and safe play, that what I felt the majority of the time that I was watching it, I even though for a second that I step in back in Hunger Games but let no go there. Leia last performed was amazing it was more of Carrier Fisher personality in this movie than Leia.

Before I Finish there is two key point character that I need to address Kylo & Rey and their Force Bond. I have only read about force bond before and never in my wildest dream I would have picture the way Rian Johnson picture. I love Kylo face when he realized that he is seeing her thru the force, it was hilarious. Each force bond encounter was unique and clear, the hand scene was clear with no sexual intensions there. But the elevator scene that was another business and pretty sure that those puppy eyes that Kylo show towards Rey aren't just for admiration only. His acceptant that she come from no special blood line was a special touch but Kylo you need a teacher in how to talk to woman 101. It was in play in the FA that as much as Rey and Kylo both have the need to belong some where to be someone important. Snoke even mention that "Darkness rise and Light to meet" another half as much of powerful as he is will be his equal and he accept that no body(Rey) was his equal once again they tech us to accept each human as equals.

What better teaching to teach younger viewer than this and accept your failure and consequences of it. What better view to accept people just how there are that we don't have to be born special to be accept into the society nowadays.

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017)

Just what i expect from James Gunn

[10/10 · 5 May 2017]

OK let star the review saying this How Adorable and sweet Baby grood is , he stole my heart the moment that he star dancing in the middle of a small battle what a star.

Movies was just what I expect from a James Gunn Production , quality and color where amazing just what Marvel needed. Character development was good no to fast no to slow. I think in this one the importance of the movie were in making a connection with each other.

But Since I am talking about family and character development, Ego of the Living Planet(Kurt Russel) I am going to be honest I had my doubts about him and this character. At first I was reluctant to like him but as the movies when alone I star surprise liking his character more and more, I like that development it was just the right touch and the big empty space that our dear star lord has always had about his dear daddy. But not everything is in a sweet dream, as the drama and comedy when alone I kind find my self wondering how was the Villain in this story but I would never ever even imagined that it was going to be him I knew that he want to dominated the Universe and make them bee as his imagine but I never though he would have kill Peter Mother's come one. I think that twist make the final touch to James Gunn, he did really catch me out in this one.

Gamora and Nebula relationship as sister when I even beyond death, I think that development of this two was good, we know for sure that there would be more of this two in a future movies.

I like Yondu in the first movie but in this movies I even like him more and more that I could even like. Yondu show us the principal value of sacrifice yourself for those that you love most and he did. he show us that no matter how many things wrong you have do wrong there is always around to make up.

The concept that James Gunn brought thru the movie not only shows to people like me and younger audience that Family and friendship are very important.

Overall it was a excellent movie the comedy and sarcasms was just in point , it was just as a roller-coaster ups and down but with a define beautiful end Cannot wait for Guardians VOL 3

Beauty and the Beast (I) (2017)

Tales as old as time no so old i think

[10/10 · 21 March 2017]

First of all the movie was amazing the intro was better than I could expect. I went very considers that this movie could not make my expectation, but I left with much more than that. So many questions were answer and so many things that they were add for the good of the movie. Emma Watson and Dan Steven were great , I have no doubt that other people would thing that they were wrong cast but they make sense for me. The chemistry between those two was great and even one point of the movie I kind of hate Emma Watson for leaving the beast. Also musically speaking I would like to said that most people are expecting beautiful voices in this movie. True , and what I heard was beautiful I don't care what people said about Emma and Dan couldn't sing they sing great and wonderful, they were themselves and that what sale the movie for me the unique and own voice trying to make more real the tales as old as time. Dan song Evermore deserve more than just a price deserve a Oscar and I would be so mad if he doesn't get at least for best song in the track. I think they took this outside the box and that was good for some people other would disagree because they fail in love with the original one but this one was what they want something new that would bring all ages to the cinema to enjoy and remember those years when were growing up an love to watch this movie. For me this movie is great and it would be part of my favorite movies from Disney.

Suicide Squad (2016)

No a disaster but neither a film worth remember

[6/10 · 13 August 2016]

OK let explain what we are missing from this film, Common sense and fast phases. I understand that they want the movie to have action and more action but it was missing the element of introduce the squad. They did very well with Will smith and Margot , but the rest of them team I can't barely even remember them. But what about the Joker, I was so excited to see the Joker fell in love with Harley that I was well I have a new ship,no happening. I was so disappointed that I couldn't enjoy the turbulent love physiology between this two character. I m definitely down to watch a Harley Quinn solo movie, she make me believe that she was the right cast for that character in specific. The films was not only fast phase , it did no make sense in some points. One minute you were watching this and in the other they jump to another locations. Amanda Waller another disappointment, I was like yeah this woman is going to fight and make the enchanted life miserable, No Happening neither.

I don't really see the reason of the Flash and Batman to be in this movie even though both of the appearance where short I was like OK. Once again the Joker Jared is no bad but we have a expectation from the Joker that it would never be satisfy. After heath ledger , we have picture the Joker with his face and personality , unfortunately he is no any longer with us to portrait this character so, and I am not a fan of Jared Leto but please stop comparing leto work with Ledger. They would nerve ever been another joker like the one that Christopher Nola delivery us in Batman dark knight. With that been said I give a 6 to this move for the actors portrait , they were good but scrip was trash. It jump to many places and no final destination a film that can't been compared to Guardian of the Galaxy in any sense.

Grimm (2011–2017)

Worth the time

[9/10 · 11 February 2016]

OK so let star that the TV show has been on air for a very long right now and I decide to give a shut . I was very surprise that it has took me this long to watch this series . I love Nick I thing that he is one of the most interesting character that I have ever see , so far in television . I loved the way that he start realizing that he was not crazy at all. Monroe is as far one of my favored character and the way he introduce Nick into the Grimm world was just unique and funny . Adalind shades was as far one of the female character that you don't either hate her of loved her at the begging. I think it has take 5 seasons to build up her character very well , so she could be able to understand what Nick is and what he is capable to do . Juliette is my lest favored character from the begging I hate her and the type of drama and the questions that she keep asking Nick. I was so happy that she finally die in the series and then she is back . Into of that she reappear when Adaline is finally failing for Nick .

The show itself is very interesting and very like to be around for long , plus we still have a mysterious Key / maps that would let them to a very great treasure . I cannot wait until they star discovering what is happening in that secret organization that the government created .

I do have a theory and I hope that I am wrong . Is about Kelly Nick son , it bother me right now is that the Kid has no show any sing of power since his mother is a witch and father is a grimm , I believe a child like that would be very special . What would happen if the Poison that Adalind drink during her pregnancy , affect the child power and he is tide just as his mother is tide her magic. If the child grow to be a more powerful and stronger Grimm and Hexenbiest. He could be even the same powerful as Diana . As far as we know Diana is strong and tide with the death itself . Could Brother and sister try to kill each other in a near future not far from the reality . That would be something that once again Nick would have to stop . The point here is if the writers have already see and predict this future could they see that both of the Child are very special in their own unique way , why it id that no one has gone for Nick's son like they did with Diana. I would be more care for Nick's son that Diana and don't get me wrong. Diana is next in line for the crown so in all means that she would kill Victor to get what she wants and she would be the principal key to success to find all the Keys for the treasure that they so much Grimm protect .

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2 (2015)

Magnificent

[9/10 · 20 November 2015]

OK Here we go again .

Mockinjay Part 2 To those that read this types of comments in hope to convincing yourself to go and see the movie or to just wait until it comes out in DVD let me stop you right there. The Mockingjay part 2 is as far the most magnificent movie in the all three past movies before . I am one of those that read book before going to see the movie and I have wait almost 4 years to see this adaption on screen and it was worthy after all the years.

Once again Francis Lawrence took the movies to a hold new level, thank you for make that possible. Furthermore , the three main character exceeds expectations they all star with a very slow progress building up their own character.

To answer sincerely yes the movie has action but it is in slow paced. Did this surprise me , not at all the book itself is in a slow pace it drag you for the majority of the book. The think that I love most is that they hit all the quotes that as a fan of the book I do love. Mockingjay part 2 is what I was expecting from them. Many people would critiqued them because they haven't read the book , but we just need keep in mind that they games are over they would be games way more dangerous than before.

Katniss Everdeen was not only fabulous, she was playing to winning it . For the time that she start talking and struggling in this movie we know that she is in deep suffer since the Peeta that she remembers is gone and the only feeling that he may felt for her are gone thanks to President Snow. On the other hand Gale try to took advance of that but it seems that it didn't work at all, he knew very deep down that she was and always would be in love with Peeta Mellark.

Peeta Mellark show us another face of the kind and humble Baker that he was, technically the evil side of Peeta was show in this movie, It was sweet when they start talking and try to figure out what to do with each other. Best part with the Real or not Real motion that was good.

Over all the reason I am giving a 9 over 10 is because I believe the last 10 minutes of the movie was like they were in rush to just finish. For start I know this is at adaptation of the book but after that major character is death they just rush. I really was hoping to see the struggle that katniss has over that death the silence that she summit herself, the past of the months and her stage of mentally disoriented , she was supposes to be burn and not look as pretty that she looks in the movie. The last meeting with President snow was just as I was hoping , it reveal they key point so katniss could take a decision that would shake the Panem again. But what shake more was, since when Effie and Haymitch are something that kiss near the end was surprise me . and then he just gone and not even thinking to come back come on what type of romance was that. Also I love the way katniss just make her decision for either Peeta or Gale they way she just dismiss that character make me wanting to scream in the middle of the movie theater. Peetar return back to district 12 and make symbolic by putting those Primroses in the garden that make a statement that he has remember his feelings for her after all it looks like it would be another Always in there.

The Epilog was just I was expecting even though in the book is not clear if it is 5,10,15 years that has past , I would have love that they may said Many Years Later and then show the final scene but it was all the contrary it was just from "Do love me real or not real" "TO Real" and then a just blank space and they Katniss sitting down in the meadow with the baby and then Peeta playing with his daughter. Now the questions is would I go again to see the movie, probably I will go and watch again.

Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.: Laws of Nature (2015) Season 3, Episode 1

Brilliant

[10/10 · 30 September 2015]

When this show start there were people that thought that this show wont even last 1 season . Now we are in season 3 and is better than ever that action and plot is even better than I could even anticipated. For sure that show didn't disappoint me as a follow everything that happen In last night show was what I expect from a 3 season from Marvel.

They did a excellent job creating this new face of the Marvel Universe with the inhuman. Daisy was phenomenal with her new outfit and her short hair , I find funny that Coulson cannot see her as Skye anymore but that part of the transition since one again the team is incomplete without Simmons. It was very heartbreaking the way that Fitz react when Coulson told him that he need to just give up and assume that she was gone forever. From apart Daisy AKA Skye that has grow with the show I thinking the other character that has show a great improvement is Fitz from a boy that was broken by Ward's betrayal and brought the man on him the one that is not giving up until he found Simmons alive and with him. I believe this was the break thru from all the episode that we have see Fitz act like he those , taking that shotgun and start screaming to the rock and fight with that is was a very touching in how he fell for her and how much his love is for Simmons.

If we talk about the visual effect that was way better than the last two seasons and the New Bus that way cooler than I could have imagined they did pretty good job make so much real for the audience. I really hope that this season prove to those that still not believing in the program that it is worthy watching this since season one.

Ant-Man (2015)

Very unexpected

[8/10 · 28 July 2015]

I went with couple friend after waiting almost two week after the release day and we were very surprise to what we found.

I am a Marvel universe Fan , so I was not expecting nothing except the best of the best. From the star you could have just a tease of what is coming for Agent Carter and how the Agent of Shield were build and the that Hydra was already in the background. I love the way they make the character how do they build them thru out the hall movie. I will confess that when I knew that they choice Paul Rudd as Ant-Man I was kind of disappointment, he is a comedian and we have all see him as a funny man, but on Ant-Man I was able to see far more that just imagine he was funny but at the same time he created a new Ant-Man for the viewers. Evangeline Lilly was great as always on her performers. The Drama was dragging at the begging and I couldn't figure out until after the first 20 minutes of the movie but a soon he just accept put on the Suit that were the entertainment begging.

The End was very Funny and make me wonder about Phase 3 in the Marvel Universe and they didn't leave me hanging like they have done in the last couple movies from Marvel. So we all know that Evangeline is the Wasp with that lovely part that she is controlling the Ants like she was born to do that. But the one that got to me was the one with Cap and Falcon with Bucky at old shop , but it as we all should know Cap doesn't trust Tony since he was very clear that he didn't want Tony to know about Bucky and if I recall DR.Hank said to Scott that he didn't want Tony Stark to have his hand on his Suit that definitely is let us know that something is wrong with Tony (Iron Man). Let see where this lead us and with great hopes that Captain American Civil world would be even better than captain America winter solder but so far none of the Marvel movies after Winter Solder has done the impact that this one did on the marvel universe.

Fifty Shades of Grey (2015)

it is what it is

[9/10 · 14 February 2015]

i am not a fan like so many this series had, but i have to said that i had read this book almost 3 years ago and i did find that the book was not very well written and i was not very happy when i find out that the writer was inspired by twilight movies but anyway back to the main point the movie .

At first the two main characters were not may favorite but i was well lets give them a try, as the clips were coming out to the public i starting to get the same feeling that i was getting when they first announce twilight and i was holy hell this is going to be another twilight movie for teenager . As i was reading the comments for other people that they watch the movie almost a weeks in advance i was like i knew that this movie was going to be just like twilight a very big disappointment.

Surprise surprise i when to see the movie on the 12 of this month and i found the movie very fast pase the first couple 30 minutes i even knew which chapter were on as the movie move on , what i found very peculiar is that the movie give me something that the book could not show emotions but not from Ana side . Mr Grey as we all known is very cold and intimidating during most book he wants things on his way and he always get what he wants , surprise me is the fact that i could see Mr.Grey frustrating and that is very human of him for those that they have see the movie would know that Mr.Grey facial expression were very conceal but they show just what you need to be suspect of his next step towards Ana.

I not going to lie in this part if there is Sex as the book the answer is not , the sex scene were very well work and they don't look over act at all what i really was just tired was of seeing (Dakota)Ana all the time naked . We only have just a very few limited chance to see (Jamie ) and is not frontal i understand that he did sing a contract that he would not like to be shot in his frontal why they didn't did the same with her at least both audience would have the same quantity of nudes for both part.

if we talk about the scrip there is something that we all have to understand if the writer is involved in the filming of the movie believe me the movie is not going to be great as for example ( Twilight, harry potter , the mortal instrument,hunger games part one ) and so many others that they director has conflict with the writer so i have to said that the Director for this movie elevated the couple things for each character and they were good if i mention that they make Ana just what i expect for a hero in this movie she has her own personality and have a choice in this movie unfortunate in the book she is more like Bella Swan (twilight) , Ana on the other hand is more careful she knows that is getting to a area that she is not aware of the consequence but still , We see a funny side from her i think the best scene is the one that she is drunk and she decide to call Christian and ask him why did he bought the books for her and believe me i found that scene very funny and completed i was not expecting that in that part, the other one is the Business meeting that she has with Mr.Grey and that was very good .

If i continued i would not stop mention the funny and sad moments of the movie i am not going to lie saying that more than ones i just want to stand up and just leave the theater . i think that what make me stay was the end of the movie and i have to said that it was not a disappointment. the last 20 minutes of the movie are the best of the best of the entire movie . Seeing Ana put a stop to Christian i think was the best just as i imagine in my head when i was reading this book 3 years ago but not forgetting Mr.Grey in the last 5 minutes of the movie where his his facial expression his body language his enjoyment doing what he was doing were lethal for me OMG i did see Mr. Christian Grey and they do have Chemistry but don't forget to see his face after Ana said her goodbyes is a moment to remember forever and that make me want too see part 2.

overall is a movie that is not bad but is not excellent neither , if you are a fan go with open mind and you may want to see the movie again to clarify couple doubts. when i discuses the movie with my friend we all ended up in the same conclusion that the movie was not terrible as the comment make them see but is the type of one that make you want to see again for details that you may have miss in the first time watching this movie .

Agent Carter (2015–2016)

there is a lot that we can expect from the show

[8 January 2015]

first when i heard that they were going to do a show about agent carter i was like what are they going to do ,then i decide that i have to watch again Captain American 1 and 2 again to see what i was missing and the true is that we really need to known what happen with her during the time the Cap was gone so i would give the chance to watch the series and i was not disappointing , just keep in mind this a introduction from the new season of agent of shield i am sure that this series would filling the holes that we have from agent of shields season 2 furthermore this series is only for 6 more episode only so i doubt that they would cancel the series. for the rest i think we would see how she falls in love once again and i have at idea whom my be.

The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (2014)

couple questions without answers

[8/10 · 3 January 2015]

OK so let star saying that the movie was kind of slow at the beginning, after 40 minutes of the movie star getting sense, but this where i got confuse the movie is call the Battle of the Five armies. let see if it make sense at all first

*** i only count 3 armies : the humans , the elf and the dwarfs, if there was any other army please enlighten me.(or are we counting the famous eagles or the orcs.)

***we all knew that the three main cousin where destiny to die i totally understand that and i am glad that Peter Jackson didn't change the end from the book and keep them alive but what the hell happen now with Taurel they leave hanging i didn't understand that part at all she just said it hurts to much and the king just give the answer that it was for real really .

*** OK after all this journey after almost die Bilbo just give the Arkestone to the human and elf and not to forget that after they show the stone to the dwarfs they just let go just like that come on i was expecting just something else.

Overall the movie was not bad neither was a good one for me the best of the series is the Desolation of Smaug.

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1 (2014)

Very Unexpected

[10/10 · 22 November 2014]

let star that the movie blow my mind in tiny pieces i when to see with some friends and i was expecting the same old story from the book. let me tell you i was so surprise that the director took such a risk adding some many things in the movie that they are not in the book that only tells me that the last movie is going to be even better that the book itself. for does that they haven't read the book my friends none have read the book and at the end of the movie they were like WHAT!!!!! they ask me what was going to happen in the next movie i kind told them what to expect in the next movie but after what i saw last night i not so sure what i am going to expect in the next movie.

it is true the movie is 2 hours long, but i didn't even notice it was that long , second introducing Elizabeth bank in this movie was a genius idea she give the touch that make me laughs even thought she is not in this book at all i really enjoy see this actress back in the movie,third i kind like were they left the movie it was were i expect the end when i was reading the book over three years ago, i remember when they came with the idea o let split the movie in two part i was like great now where they are going to cut the movie now i known.

there is one thing i have to said the acting was good i always wonder how Jennifer Lawrence won the Oscar she has answer me that question with this movie OMG the girls knows how to act like a crazy i love how they make her see that all this time she has always been in love with Peeta even thought she has been in denied in the pass two movies. Josh Hutcherson , we only see very little of him in this movie but when we see him is like magic when he see very briefly Katniss and he risk his own life just to safe her ones again is like WOW he did again and let me tell you he known to how to act like a crazy the end prove my point.

for the rest of the cast they were great but the main two character show a new side they have grow with the movie they are not longer kids starving and in hunger all the time now they both are in a war that they started accidentally without even notice . i personally i am the type of reader that like the movie to be very tide with the book this the first movie that i enjoy so much and i didn't care about the book at all overall i love this move the quality was excellent