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Very true, Willie.
It might be safest to say nothing though. Just in case the powers that be decide to put all that other stuff into a sequel.
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Very true, Willie.
It might be safest to say nothing though. Just in case the powers that be decide to put all that other stuff into a sequel.
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Backcountry (2014)
The lovechild of Open Water and The Blair Witch Project. And as intense and suspenseful as either. It's certainly the final nail in the coffin to any suggestion of me ever sleeping under canvas.
The lovechild of Open Water and The Blair Witch Project. And as intense and suspenseful as either. It's certainly the final nail in the coffin to any suggestion of me ever sleeping under canvas.
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Alien vs. Predator (2004)
This is better than it has any right to be. At least it's a different take on the franchise than Alien 3 or Alien Resurrection which are little more than disguised remakes.
The ending is surprisingly moving and Alexa is a worthy successor to Ripley - or technically a predecessor, since it takes place earlier than the original films.
This is better than it has any right to be. At least it's a different take on the franchise than Alien 3 or Alien Resurrection which are little more than disguised remakes.
The ending is surprisingly moving and Alexa is a worthy successor to Ripley - or technically a predecessor, since it takes place earlier than the original films.
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Greenland (2020)
I loved this film. It reminded me a bit of Tom Cruise's War of The Worlds in that it is a race to escape the end of days while everyone around you is panicking . There are some real thrilling edge of seat moments mixed with high emotion. Action packed, great special effects, grabs your attention from early on and never loses it right up to the final scene.
I loved this film. It reminded me a bit of Tom Cruise's War of The Worlds in that it is a race to escape the end of days while everyone around you is panicking . There are some real thrilling edge of seat moments mixed with high emotion. Action packed, great special effects, grabs your attention from early on and never loses it right up to the final scene.
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Superman v Batman: Dawn of Justice (2016)
Another "versus" film, this one not quite so successful.
I've never really like the shared superhero universe concept. I believe that they are each better as the sole hero in the own story; forcing them together in one world is to the diminishment of both. Here, for example, for much of the film, Superman is reduced to effectively being the villain in a Batman story, yet a villain that we know Batman will not ultimately vanquish, while Wonder Woman is merely a bit player.
On the plus side, I liked the Superman & Lois stuff, especially the way Lois was portrayed almost as a co-equal fourth hero.
The ending is reminiscent of Star Trek II, complete with Amazing Grace on bagpipes. Somehow, I doubt that Superman's death will stick any more than Spock's did, making it hard to feel the requisite sorrow.
The Empire Strikes Back, and its famous unresolved ending, have a lot to answer for.
Another "versus" film, this one not quite so successful.
I've never really like the shared superhero universe concept. I believe that they are each better as the sole hero in the own story; forcing them together in one world is to the diminishment of both. Here, for example, for much of the film, Superman is reduced to effectively being the villain in a Batman story, yet a villain that we know Batman will not ultimately vanquish, while Wonder Woman is merely a bit player.
On the plus side, I liked the Superman & Lois stuff, especially the way Lois was portrayed almost as a co-equal fourth hero.
The ending is reminiscent of Star Trek II, complete with Amazing Grace on bagpipes. Somehow, I doubt that Superman's death will stick any more than Spock's did, making it hard to feel the requisite sorrow.
The Empire Strikes Back, and its famous unresolved ending, have a lot to answer for.
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Freshwater (2016)
Every scene was flat, lifeless and still - like a terrible daytime soap. There was no energy or sign of life between any of the actors. Porn film acting. Shoddy effects. Clumsy direction. Hilariously bad plot and dialogue. And a denouement that made me want to throw a croc skin handbag at the screen.
A big, steaming, albino turd.
Every scene was flat, lifeless and still - like a terrible daytime soap. There was no energy or sign of life between any of the actors. Porn film acting. Shoddy effects. Clumsy direction. Hilariously bad plot and dialogue. And a denouement that made me want to throw a croc skin handbag at the screen.
A big, steaming, albino turd.
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Ahhh yes! I remember this one. The giant man eating alligator. I think I gave it about 30 minutes before I shut it off.
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Very sensible. It actually got worse.
Who on earth thought a killer croc film needed serial killers roaming about as well?
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I’ll be quite honest the acting was so bad that I began rooting for the gator
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Have you ever seen "Lake Placid?"
Betty White is hilarious as an old lady who is feeding the giant alligator who keeps eating everyone.
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I mean, it's amusing. Betty White is a hoot and Oliver Platt is pretty funny. If you can accept it's kinda tongue in cheek making fun of itself, it's a pretty entertaining movie I guess. It's one of my daughter's favorites of all time.
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I loved Lake Placid when it first came out. Still have it on DVD somewhere. It's well made, but if I tried to watch it today I think I'd find to the late Nineties/early Noughties dramedy tone offputting (it's made by the writer/producer of Ally McBeal and Bridget Fonda essentially plays Ally).
I have Rogue lined up to watch, but my expectations are low.
Black Water remains the best killer croc film I've seen. It's made by the people who later did the brilliantly scary shark film The Reef:
It's really tense. Australians seem much better at making this type of film really simply and efficiently, without convoluted plots, offbeat humour or pretty teens.
I have Rogue lined up to watch, but my expectations are low.
Black Water remains the best killer croc film I've seen. It's made by the people who later did the brilliantly scary shark film The Reef:
It's really tense. Australians seem much better at making this type of film really simply and efficiently, without convoluted plots, offbeat humour or pretty teens.
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Sextette (1978)
This is a total cringe-fest which I watched in a state of almost total disbelief. The plot, if you can call it that, is Timothy Dalton's character is recently married to Mae West's character and they try to get some private time together, presumably to shag but things keep preventing it from happening. Dalton was about 30 and Mae West was in her mid 80s so even this pairing stretches credibility. Maybe she was a great actor when she was young but here Mae West was totally one note, every line she has she delivers in the same say while doing a curious rocking on her hip motion.
The film is kind of a musical but the songs are forgettable and kind of a comedy but isn't at all funny. It's just a mess and not so bad that it's good, more so bad that it's embarrassing.
This is a total cringe-fest which I watched in a state of almost total disbelief. The plot, if you can call it that, is Timothy Dalton's character is recently married to Mae West's character and they try to get some private time together, presumably to shag but things keep preventing it from happening. Dalton was about 30 and Mae West was in her mid 80s so even this pairing stretches credibility. Maybe she was a great actor when she was young but here Mae West was totally one note, every line she has she delivers in the same say while doing a curious rocking on her hip motion.
The film is kind of a musical but the songs are forgettable and kind of a comedy but isn't at all funny. It's just a mess and not so bad that it's good, more so bad that it's embarrassing.
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Lake Placid is fab!!! And I really enjoyed Rogue.
Speaking of giant animals, has anyone seen The Meg? It’s about a giant shark @Mel O'Drama!!!!
I had to turn off Itsy Bitsy last weekend because in hindsight I really should have referred to the nursery rhyme of same name - no way in hell would I have got through it once I realised what it was about!!!!
:eck:
However if you’re looking for a realllll treat, you should be watching Boar!
I mean. My God!
Speaking of giant animals, has anyone seen The Meg? It’s about a giant shark @Mel O'Drama!!!!
I had to turn off Itsy Bitsy last weekend because in hindsight I really should have referred to the nursery rhyme of same name - no way in hell would I have got through it once I realised what it was about!!!!
:eck:However if you’re looking for a realllll treat, you should be watching Boar!
I mean. My God!
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Yes indeed.
This was my verdict at the time.
I'm slightly embarrassed to admit I willingly watched The Meg last night. Well - it was free on Prime.
Disappointingly, it wasn't as terrible as I'd hoped it would be. Not that I'd be in a rush to watch it again, you understand.
Hmmmm. Well that certainly makes giant sharks and naff CGI alligators seem like time well spent.
Speaking of awful films, I've noticed a lot of "RiffTrax" have appeared on Amazon Prime. They're basically terrible old films with tongue-in-cheek audio commentaries done by the same guys that did MST3K. I've saved a few to watch, including The House On Sorority Row and The Last Shark.
After Angela's review, I'm quite surprised there's not yet one for Sextette.
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I liked The Meg. I actually thought it was much better than it gets credit for. I’m not sure why it gets bashed so much cause I’ve seen a lot worse.
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The Boat (2018)
Simple and effective. Really nicely done.
Simple and effective. Really nicely done.
