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Interesting reunion of Denzel and Dakota... Man on Fire is still a favorite.
Man on Fire is a remote dropper... so much fun to watch
Interesting reunion of Denzel and Dakota... Man on Fire is still a favorite.
Watched it last night and I agree with you. It actually could have been a REALLY good movie... beautiful scenery/filming, and really good actors except for the over the top bad guy, but it just wasn't quite there. For me, it also felt a little too much like I was watching a not as good version of The American (which I really like, and is based on one of the best written books/use of English language I've ever read).The Equalizer 3 (2023) <Netflix>
IMDB: Robert McCall finds himself at home in Southern Italy but he discovers his friends are under the control of local crime bosses. As events turn deadly, McCall knows what he has to do: become his friends' protector by taking on the mafia.
TLB: Stars Denzel Washington, and while Dakota Fanning also gets headline her role is supporting (she is the only other well known name). If you know the core story line and come here looking for another cool guy kicking ass flick...meh. If you find watching subtitles for a half-in-Italian movie is a nice change of pace, they have you covered (I'm fine with subs). I did not realize until afterwards that this was intended to be a trilogy, and this the final chapter. I was a bit put off throughout by Denzel being older, slower, facial expression of a post-stroke victim. I wasn't sure if that was the actor getting old, or him portraying an aging McCall character - either way, it detracted from the desired kick ass role. Along those lines, fight sequences and any action are much more muted than they would be for a standard film, much less for an 'action' film.
Final: Ok, if you want to finish the trilogy. Don't watch as a stand-alone - not that you miss much, as the story does mostly stand on it's own, but it kinda sucks as a stand alone film as opposed to being part of the arc. 6.5/10
Powered through it
I powered through the movie and came here to find out what it was about. No one seems to know, not even those who made it. At least some actors were employed for a while...well, I hope they got paid something.
I also hope that this "movie" doesn't hinder their acting careers in the long run. I imagine they won't list it or if they do, some may assume it's a reference to infinitely better works by the same name.
Right now, I'm trying to convince myself that the people died and became watchers of the human race. It seems that's literally all they did....watch. It was like watching water boil and about as interesting.
I really liked it. Try Come and See for brutal, T-34 or White Tiger (and a few others) for “fun.” The Baltics and Russians have made a bunch that are worth a watch.1944
A 2015 WW2 film about Estonians conscripted into the German army (foreign units that is), and into the Red Army of the Soviet Union.
Both sides had some who volunteered.
Most solders have little regard for either side and find themselves in brutal but reluctant combat against their fellow citizens as Germany occupied Estonia until the Red Army pushed them out, late 1944.
This is an Estonian production and they treat the Soviets in a more brutal light as they no doubt remember the watchful eyes of the always suspicious, murderous NKVD. Production is excellent and the battle footage is brutally realistic (unlike much of Hollywood fare). The dubbing in English is probably the weak point, but overall this film is very good.
Thanks Detroit, I’ll check those out.I really liked it. Try Come and See for brutal, T-34 or White Tiger (and a few others) for “fun.” The Baltics and Russians have made a bunch that are worth a watch.
I prefer subtitles to dubbing for most because yes, the dubbing is bad/corny
Here's a quick breakdown (my IMDB rule is "anything 6 or higher is usually fairly solid if not good, but schit posters have dragged the rating down:Thanks Detroit, I’ll check those out.
I feel like they made it for the pre-teen age kids that are a big part of the fan base so everyone could see it. My kid and his friends love this thing. I'm like you and was just like MEH. Only thing cool in my opinion was the practical affects as opposed to CGIFive Nights at Freddy's (2023)
IMDB: A troubled security guard begins working at Freddy Fazbear's Pizza. During his first night on the job, he realizes that the night shift won't be so easy to get through. Pretty soon he will unveil what actually happened at Freddy's.
Fuch this was dumb. The game was at least atmospheric and tense, this was just fuching stupid. They tried to mix so many different diverging plots to try to make some kind of story, but none of the characters were likable. The plot or attempt there is was boring. Not to spoil anything too much, but a lot of the plot is about child abduction. The game it is based on is about murdering animatronics in like a Chuckie Cheese restaurant. Which is plays off of some, but the majority of the movie has nothing to do with it. It should have been scary at least a little bit, but it was a complete missed opportunity.
Final: 1/10 (no boobs, ass, etc....)
To see a better version of this movie watch Nic Cages Willy's Wonderland.
Thats a great lineup. I have lots to look forward to. Thanks for putting that together Det.Here's a quick breakdown (my IMDB rule is "anything 6 or higher is usually fairly solid if not good, but schit posters have dragged the rating down:
- With any Russian/Eastern European movie, remember, you are going to get a healthy dose of propaganda tilted in their direction, no different than Saving Private Ryan or Band of Brothers or anything we have ever made. The other thing you have to understand in a lot of them is Eastern Orthodox religion has influenced them heavily and they are very superstitious. When I say "Merry Christmas" on the Orthodox day, I add "to my strange and mystical friends!" See White Tiger below.
- Come and See (Russian, 8.4 on IMDB): this was made in '85 before the collapse. It's a WW II anti-war movie. If you are looking for tons of action, this ain't it. If you are looking for how schitty war and life is in a war, it's a great movie, and a universally accepted classic now.
- The Last Frontier/The Final Stand (has both titles, Russian, 6.5 IMDB): from 2020 about Russian cadets defending the approaches to Moscow in 1941. This one has a lot of story and action like 1944.
- T-34 (Russian, 6.8 IMDB): from 2019. About a T-34 crew that is captured by the Germans, then the Germans make them train German tankers on Russian tactic, but they bust loose with their T-34. VERY cool CGI and someone actually did understand tank gunnery with this one.
- White Tiger (Russian, 6.1 IMDB): from 2012. This is the "strange and mystical" one, but so what. About a T-34 commander haunted by the "White Tiger" tank. If you understand that they are superstitious/mystical Orthodox people, you can just enjoy the movie for what it is.
- 9th Company (Russian, 7.1 IMDB): from 2005 (Rev told me about this one), not WW II. Follows a group of guys from recruitment through their fighting in Afghanistan.
- Sisu (Finnish, 6.9 IMDB): from 2022 about an old Finnish soldier who is now a loner prospector in Lapland minding his own business until the Germans fuk with him. Again, suspend reality and factor in mysticism, it gets way over the top Rambo style, but whatevs.
- The Cranes are Flying (Russian, 8.3 IMDB): from 1957. Another no action anti-war movie about schitty war, but a good one. No where near as schitty as Come and See, but a good movie.
Yer welcome… I’m not saying they’re all great, but definitely different from what most are used to and like 1944Thats a great lineup. I have lots to look forward to. Thanks for putting that together Det.
I feel like they made it for the pre-teen age kids that are a big part of the fan base so everyone could see it. My kid and his friends love this thing. I'm like you and was just like MEH. Only thing cool in my opinion was the practical affects as opposed to CGI
Check out Willy's Wonderland.... it's Nic Cage with practical effects. It's stupid, but it's Nic Cage being crazy silent Nic cage.
Parent of the year? Try The Boondocks!It’s actually on our list of ones to watch together. We’ve been doing Robot Chicken at the moment (parent of the year here)
Lol. I'll put it on the list. My wife already looks at me with scathing eyes when we watch it. We had the "talk" recently so I don't have to fast forward as much.Parent of the year? Try The Boondocks!
You might want to watch a YouTube clip privately first… it’s definitely a “how the f is this on tv???”Lol. I'll put it on the list. My wife already looks at me with scathing eyes when we watch it. We had the "talk" recently so I don't have to fast forward as much.
You might want to watch a YouTube clip privately first… it’s definitely a “how the f is this on tv???”