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The Fanatic
I............WHAT IN THE WORLD ....WHY?
PRAISE:An autistic and then some guy named Moose is obssesed with action/horror movie star Hunter Dunbar and will do anything he can to get close to him.
I give John Travolta some credit for fully commiting to the role and providing unintentional laughs.
PROBLEMS: It's laughable how some characters expected the child like Moose to behave himself socially.
I dont know where they found the "actors' for this because they are all equally horrible.
Every scene is laughable with GIGANTIC plot holes.Im telling you the plot holes in this stinker will blow your mind.
This is the blueprint....handbook on how to make a horrible movie.
Shame on " director' Fred Durst for self promoting himself in the movie.This is a movie in which characters have no common sense ,cops and security barely and i mean barely exist !!
I want people to see this because i want them to be as aggravated,amused and pissed off as i was watching this
ONE OF THE WORST MOVIES OF 2019
Scale of 1-10 a 1
THE IRISHMAN
Do i entertain you?......YES !!
PRAISE:Martin Scorsese,Robert De Niro ,Al Pacino and Joe Pesci....i knew this quartet of talent wouldnt dissapoint me in this story of Frank Sheeran (De Niro), a truck driver who becomes a hitman and gets involved with mobster Russell Bufalino (Pesci) and his crime family, including his time working for the powerful Teamster Jimmy Hoffa (Pacino).
It's the way Scorsese decides to tell this story with screenwriter Steven Zaillian that kept me engaged along with the aforementioned actors who all bring their A game.
Through narration,visuals and the natural charisma of the cast that gives the film that voice that says to me settle in for this tale,this piece of history.
Sometimes darkly humorous and violent but also poignant,sad and remorseful.The film has that great balance of the aforementioned. I loved how the film displayed the struggle of loyalty intertwined with friendships that become strained due to strong willed men unwilling to compromise.
There is something about the presence of the characters and the old school way of the mob of the 50's to the 70's that gives the film that extra aura of intimidation. I have to mention the rest of the cast who had brief but memorable moments including : Anna Paquin, Jesse Plemons, Stephen Graham, Ray Romano, Bobby Cannavale, and Harvey Keitel.
This is one of those films that even with it's run time 3 hours and 30 minutes i was never bored and i kind of wish it was a series instead of a film because i want to see such an entertaining story play out on a weekly basis.
PROBLEMS:I was a little thrown off by the CGI/SFX deaging at times.
One of the best movies of 2019
Scale of 1-10 a 9
Knives Out
More like ...zone out
PRAISE: Director/writer Rian Johnson's love for and i mean LOVE for writer Agatha Christie and her character private detective Hercule Poirot is definitely clear in the movie Knives Out.Probably really loved the 1994 movie GREEDY too.
He has assembled and enthusiastic cast including : Daniel Craig, Katherine Langford, Christopher Plummer, Lakeith Stanfield, Toni Collette, Don Johnson, Michael Shannon, Jamie Lee Curtis, Ana de Armas, Chris Evans, Frank Oz
Plummer,Johnson,Evans and Armas are the standouts in this story of a murdered rich novelist and family patriarch Harlan Thrombey (Plummer) Everyone slyly finger points who had the most motive and there's some nice and salty dialogue and fun intertwined with some quirky moments.BUT........
PROBLEMS: I was never fully engaged .In fact as the film entered its second hour i started checking my watch and was wondering if i should go to Chipotle or Arby's afterwards.
I easily figured out who was misleading and misdirecting.I actually got excited when i thought the plot was going to go down a different route but no...just more predictable misdirection.
Some characters are completely underused.
if you really really love CLUE or other mysteries like it this is the movie for you and you will probably love every second for me it was a lukewarm experience
Scale of 1-10 a 5
Knives Out
More like ...zone out
PRAISE: Director/writer Rian Johnson's love for and i mean LOVE for writer Agatha Christie and her character private detective Hercule Poirot is definitely clear in the movie Knives Out.Probably really loved the 1994 movie GREEDY too.
He has assembled and enthusiastic cast including : Daniel Craig, Katherine Langford, Christopher Plummer, Lakeith Stanfield, Toni Collette, Don Johnson, Michael Shannon, Jamie Lee Curtis, Ana de Armas, Chris Evans, Frank Oz
Plummer,Johnson,Evans and Armas are the standouts in this story of a murdered rich novelist and family patriarch Harlan Thrombey (Plummer) Everyone slyly finger points who had the most motive and there's some nice and salty dialogue and fun intertwined with some quirky moments.BUT........
PROBLEMS: I was never fully engaged .In fact as the film entered its second hour i started checking my watch and was wondering if i should go to Chipotle or Arby's afterwards.
I easily figured out who was misleading and misdirecting.I actually got excited when i thought the plot was going to go down a different route but no...just more predictable misdirection.
Some characters are completely underused.
if you really really love CLUE or other mysteries like it this is the movie for you and you will probably love every second for me it was a lukewarm experience
Scale of 1-10 a 5
Damn - sorry to hear about the spoiler for Queen and Slim. How pissed off were people on Reddit when that person posted the spoiler?
Yes - The Fanatic was something else. Had it on in the background and was laughing at how loyal to the role Travolta was. Is he really that hard up for a paycheck like Nicolas Cage and others? Damn. C'mon Travolta. You're better than that, aren't you?
I may have to check this out, if it wasnt for the kids I would be gone. Misery and unhappiness sounds like my life, til my kids are around.Marriage Story
Love.......Marriage....Misery
PRAISE: Take all of the greatness of 1979's Kramer vs. Kramer and 2014's Before Midnight and you get Marriage Story.
A loving marriage between Nicole (Scarlett Johansson) and Charlie (Adam Driver) is coming to an end and headed to the land of divorce.
Johansson and Driver are brilliant and incredible turning in performances filled with raw emotion.There are scenes in which the tension is overwhelming between the two.Both will definitely receive multiple film nominations.
Big time praise also to the supporting cast which includes: Laura Dern, Ray Liotta, Alan Alda, Julie Hagerty, and Azhy Robertson.
Director and writer Noah Baumbach really fleshes out the pain of divorce,trying to remain amicable and polite for the sake of the child they share but knowing that a confrontation full of venting that includes resentment over the comprimises that were made and the selfishness that was displayed during the marriage.
Baumbach beautifully shows how they both try make peace and purge over the strain of divorce.
Hate has not seeped in but great love for each other has evolved into care and respect.
If you ever been in a long term relationship or marriage that ended this film will speak to you on so many levels.
PROBLEMS: I was going to complain about 2 scenes in the movie but after reflecting on it for a day i have to say yeah things like that happen at the end of a marriage
Scale of 1-10 a 10+
Netflix has another hit on it's hands.One of the best movies of 2019
I knew nothing about this DuPont case. They didn't give a fuck about the people.
Marriage Story
Love.......Marriage....Misery
PRAISE: Take all of the greatness of 1979's Kramer vs. Kramer and 2014's Before Midnight and you get Marriage Story.
A loving marriage between Nicole (Scarlett Johansson) and Charlie (Adam Driver) is coming to an end and headed to the land of divorce.
Johansson and Driver are brilliant and incredible turning in performances filled with raw emotion.There are scenes in which the tension is overwhelming between the two.Both will definitely receive multiple film nominations.
Big time praise also to the supporting cast which includes: Laura Dern, Ray Liotta, Alan Alda, Julie Hagerty, and Azhy Robertson.
Director and writer Noah Baumbach really fleshes out the pain of divorce,trying to remain amicable and polite for the sake of the child they share but knowing that a confrontation full of venting that includes resentment over the comprimises that were made and the selfishness that was displayed during the marriage.
Baumbach beautifully shows how they both try make peace and purge over the strain of divorce.
Hate has not seeped in but great love for each other has evolved into care and respect.
If you ever been in a long term relationship or marriage that ended this film will speak to you on so many levels.
PROBLEMS: I was going to complain about 2 scenes in the movie but after reflecting on it for a day i have to say yeah things like that happen at the end of a marriage
Scale of 1-10 a 10+
Netflix has another hit on it's hands.One of the best movies of 2019
Uncut Gems
Mr.Sandler it's Oscar time !!
PRAISE:Howard Ratner is a juggler and gambler to the extreme.He's juggling his 2 seconds away from being over marriage with children with Dinah (Idina Menzel).His extremely sexy but flakey girlfriend Julia (Julia Fox a first time on the big screen sensation),an oily and slithery business associate Demany(Lakeith Stanfield) and a who's who of gangsters ,enforcers and bookies he owes money to.
Sandler is incredible as Ratner.He brings so much weight and fast talking laser focused attitude to the role,you cant take your eyes off of him.
Ratner is one of those characters that even when he sees himself at coming out on top he chooses to dig himself a deeper hole to jump in.
The entire cast including: Kevin Garnett(yes that Kevin Garnett), Idina Menzel, Lakeith Stanfield, Eric Bogosian,and Judd Hirsch turn in focused and unflinching performances.
Directors Benny Safdie, Josh Safdie build scenes with hyper tension i was pushed to laughter and euphoria at the same time.
I loved how they hammered home how chaotic Ratner's life is.
The film is beautifully shot with a mesmerizing score by Daniel Lopatin.
The Safdies pull out all the stops to place the audience in Ratner's shoes,in a way that was dizzying,suspenseful and laced with andrenaline.
PROBLEMS: A couple of scenes felt kind of forced due to a stiff lifeless performance.
Scale of 1-10 a 9
One of the best films of 2019
