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[RichardX]

"We Have Always Lived in the Castle" based upon Shirley Jackson's book. Starring Taissa Farmiga of American Horror Story. Nicely done but just doesn't quite work. I give it a C+ for effort. Has it's creepy moments.

 

[Dana Jean]

Haven't seen many theatrical releases this year, partially due to lack of time, partially due to lack of screenings (really wanted to see Climax, Midsommar & Dragged Across Concrete, but none came anywhere near locally). Here's my thoughts on a few of the ones I did see.

John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum

Just complete crap. Badly written, badly acted, way too much CGI, none of the simplicity that made the first film work. The constant never-ending scenes of weightless video-game became so repetitive and alienating to me it was almost surreal.

Once Upon a Time in Hollywood

I think this is Tarantino's weakest film by a fairly wide margin. Overall more good than bad, with some highlights (mostly the Manson related stuff, which was scant), but honestly a lot of it is really dull. People driving around listening to old tunes and baring their nasty-ass feet aren't as interesting as you think they are, Quentin. I respect the obvious effort and passion, but it was ill-disciplined in a way I thought was tiresome rather than absorbing (unlike the next film).

The House That Jack Built

After anticipating it for nearly a year, this has ended up being my favourite film of 2019. Ugly, mean-spirited, self-reflexive, pernicious, over-long, and also completely brilliant. Jack Dillion is fantastic, there's some quality dark humour, and the final section is the boldest filmmaking I've had the pleasure of seeing on the big screen.

I think Once Upon a Time in Hollywood is one of Tarantino's best. His use of background and setting, light and shadow, bizarre moments and great music make this a time machine of what ifs. The characters were interesting and odd, as all of Quentin's characters are.

I loved it and will add it to my collection. And I don't own that many movies, so for me to buy it, I really liked it.

 

[fljoe0]

Haven't seen many theatrical releases this year, partially due to lack of time, partially due to lack of screenings (really wanted to see Climax, Midsommar & Dragged Across Concrete, but none came anywhere near locally). Here's my thoughts on a few of the ones I did see.

John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum

Just complete crap. Badly written, badly acted, way too much CGI, none of the simplicity that made the first film work. The constant never-ending scenes of weightless video-game became so repetitive and alienating to me it was almost surreal.

Once Upon a Time in Hollywood

I think this is Tarantino's weakest film by a fairly wide margin. Overall more good than bad, with some highlights (mostly the Manson related stuff, which was scant), but honestly a lot of it is really dull. People driving around listening to old tunes and baring their nasty-ass feet aren't as interesting as you think they are, Quentin. I respect the obvious effort and passion, but it was ill-disciplined in a way I thought was tiresome rather than absorbing (unlike the next film).

The House That Jack Built

After anticipating it for nearly a year, this has ended up being my favourite film of 2019. Ugly, mean-spirited, self-reflexive, pernicious, over-long, and also completely brilliant. Jack Dillion is fantastic, there's some quality dark humour, and the final section is the boldest filmmaking I've had the pleasure of seeing on the big screen.

I loved Once Upon A Time in Hollywood but I'm the perfect age to enjoy it. All of that stuff happened (sort of - it is fiction) when I was a kid. I can understand why you wouldn't like it as much. I hope you liked the ending. That was killer. Leo with the flamethrower was awesome.

 

[kelliblue]

Maybe I'm the only one here who watched The Goldfinch. Everyone else was watching Hustlers from what I've heard.

 

[Wayoftheredpanda]

I took that as a complete rip-off of the movie at the time I saw it, but now after reading what you wrote I suppose it could be considered an 'homage' - thanks for helping me to look at it in a new way.

I might have to go see the movie again. It had a different feel than the first movie

Spoiler: Jessica Chastain

Her cleft chin kind of got to me when I was watching - I know that sounds insignificant but the younger version of Bevvy did not have one

Jessica Chastain looks exactly like I imagined Beverly in the book and it scares me

 

[kingricefan]

Finally saw Get Out. Target had the bluray/dvd/digital combo pack for only $5. I really liked this one! I knew the general premise beforehand but was still very impressed with how it was filmed and how the story unfolded. Excellant acting all around. I liked that it wasn't a run-of-the-mill gorefest (well, until the end anyway) and that it made one think.

 

[Dana Jean]

I rewatched Children of a Lesser God. Saw it when it first came out. To me, it doesn't really hold up as this great film in today's world. it was a perfectly acceptable Hallmark card from yesteryear.

Marlee Matlin is just a cutey in this and William is so young. It's unfortunate to watch it now knowing he was dating Marlee and abusive to her.

 

[Dana Jean]

I am really anxious to see The Good Liar starring Helen Mirren and Ian McKellen. Two briliant older actors, I know this is going to be worth my time and money. Due in theaters November 15.

 

[Wayoftheredpanda]

Time Bandits (1981): Fun British fantasy/comedy from the director of the Monty Python movies, time traveling midgets and a boy travel throughout history to become filthy rich. Was okay, 6/10

 

[fljoe0]

El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie

Awesome! If you loved the series, you should love this movie. If you didn't watch the series, don't bother with this because you will not have a clue what's going on. There is absolutely no effort made to help those that haven't seen the show.

The movie ties up the one loose end from the show's final episode, what happened to Jesse after he escaped?

 

[Notaro]

In the Shadow of the Moon (2019), a time travel/ cop/serial killer flick, I thought it was ok'ish, the whole storyline was a tad confusing.

 

[kingricefan]

Finally made it to the theater to see It Chapter 2. I liked the first part better. I think they could have cut out about 15 minutes without ruining the story. I went with a friend who's not into Stephen King, who had seen Chapter 1 and he liked Chapter 2 better. I did like the message at the end about how we all must be true to ourselves. Did anyone notice that the actor Brandon Crane (who plays the Big Guy character in an early scene when (new) Ben is doing facetime with the group of people in the boardroom) is the same actor who played Ben as a child in the original miniseries? How cool is that?!!!

 

[Dana Jean]

Finally made it to the theater to see It Chapter 2. I liked the first part better. I think they could have cut out about 15 minutes without ruining the story. I went with a friend who's not into Stephen King, who had seen Chapter 1 and he liked Chapter 2 better. I did like the message at the end about how we all must be true to ourselves. Did anyone notice that the actor Brandon Crane (who plays the Big Guy character in an early scene when (new) Ben is doing facetime with the group of people in the boardroom) is the same actor who played Ben as a child in the original miniseries? How cool is that?!!!

In the original mini series, I liked the kid part best. In this movie version, I liked the adult part best.

I didn't know that was Ben, that is cool!

 

[kingricefan]

In the original mini series, I liked the kid part best. In this movie version, I liked the adult part best.

I didn't know that was Ben, that is cool!

He's only on screen for about a minute but I kept looking at him and thinking that I knew him from somehwre and then it hit me who he was! I don't remember reading anywhere that they had brought him in as another little nod to the original miniseries.

 

[Wayoftheredpanda]

In the original mini series, I liked the kid part best. In this movie version, I liked the adult part best.

I didn't know that was Ben, that is cool!

Tim Curry is a great actor and it’s not
necessarily that I think his portrayal of Penny is bad I just don’t think it really captures the sinister yet charismatic character that it is, he just seems like a crazy person in a clown suit rather than an intelligent cosmic entity attempting to imitate a clown. Bill Skarsgard really captures the character better and does a great job imo. One thing I liked better about Chapter 2 is because I think it utilized its shapeshifting abilities better. Disappointed they didn’t use the dog clown but oh well, I’m glad they used the Paul Bunyan statue.

 

[Notaro]

Watched Fractured, a Netflix original, a pretty good thriller with a nice twist at the end. Definitely worth a watch.

 

[doowopgirl]

Finally made it to the theater to see It Chapter 2. I liked the first part better. I think they could have cut out about 15 minutes without ruining the story. I went with a friend who's not into Stephen King, who had seen Chapter 1 and he liked Chapter 2 better. I did like the message at the end about how we all must be true to ourselves. Did anyone notice that the actor Brandon Crane (who plays the Big Guy character in an early scene when (new) Ben is doing facetime with the group of people in the boardroom) is the same actor who played Ben as a child in the original miniseries? How cool is that?!!!

I liked the first part better and I liked the kid parts in the second part better than the adult parts.

 

[Grandpa]

Spiderman: Far from Home.

It was fine. Serviceable. Even clover sometimes. Tingle. Heh, heh.

John Wick 3: Parabellum.

The weakest of the three. Yeah, exploding heads to the 254 people that try to kill him. We get it. We did enjoy Halle and the dogs and the fight scene with the assassin. Yes, I know, they're all assassins. If you watched the movie, you know what I'm talking about.

No. 4 might be seen on the plane, though.

Spy. Melissa McCarthy, Jude Law, Jason Stratham.

We thought it was hilarious. So sue us. "Slutty dolphin trainer" about killed us.

 

[morgan]

Notaro I liked Fractured too. But I'm probably the only wacko on the planet who believed it was the other possible ending (you know what I mean, right?). At least I figured it out in the last sixty seconds, when it was completely laid out. But before the credits started rolling at least!

 

[Grandpa]

...clover...

Really, "clover"? "Clover"?
Okay, I need to invest in reading glasses. I'm kinda past that age.
...clever...