Watched Top Gun Maverick on a flight the other day. Pretty much just an updated take on a cheesy 80s action movie. How on earth did that get nominated for best picture?!?!?
Watched Top Gun Maverick on a flight the other day. Pretty much just an updated take on a cheesy 80s action movie. How on earth did that get nominated for best picture?!?!?
Hahahaha....yeah I know. I enjoyed it but am absolutely baffled by the praise.
Well executed, great looking and high production values. But the glue of thrills, actor's chemistry and charm isn't there. The movie could have have benefited from the roles of Jason Patrick and Sandra Bullock being reversed. Have her have to do the hero-stuff and have him be slapped around by Willem Defoe. As it is now, you are watching the whole movie with a big spotlight on a Keanu Reeves stand in, which only makes your heart grow fonder of Keanu. No matter how much Patrick runs around on a cruise ship bare-chested. And I mean, with Bullock getting $12 million to return, why not use her for something else than the damsel in distress.
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"Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"
Hmm. Jonatan Mostow. What type of a thriller is it? Can you compare it to some other film?
Mostow did a good job with U-571 and T3, but I might be in the minority about this.
So, Breakdown. Best to watch without a trailer. If it’s a B movie, it’s a Grade A B-movie as I like to say.
Did a double feature last night with my son and I briefly described it to him and he said, “psychological thriller?” It definitely is. Told him it’s a little Hitchcock in that it’s a normal Everyman kind of character who is no one special but gets pulled into something bigger. Russell is great. Character actor J. T. Walsh is in it, he’s great.
Some great practical stunts in it and great Arizona/Utah scenery. 90 minutes, and the world is not at stake (although Russell’s character’s world is definitely at stake). They don’t make these mid level budget thrillers much anymore. Least not this good.
And Kurt Russell! (Sorry, I grew up on John Carpenter/Russell movies).
Definitely saw Dream Master back in the day. Not seen Mindhunters. Sounds interesting. I’ll check it out.
For a second, thought you were referring to Manhunter, Michael Mann, William Peterson, and the first movie appearance of Hannibal Lector. That’s a good one too.
Well executed, great looking and high production values. But the glue of thrills, actor's chemistry and charm isn't there. The movie could have have benefited from the roles of Jason Patrick and Sandra Bullock being reversed. Have her have to do the hero-stuff and have him be slapped around by Willem Defoe. As it is now, you are watching the whole movie with a big spotlight on a Keanu Reeves stand in, which only makes your heart grow fonder of Keanu. No matter how much Patrick runs around on a cruise ship bare-chested. And I mean, with Bullock getting $12 million to return, why not use her for something else than the damsel in distress.
Ronin's calling your name for that '98 slot. Maybe some cheesy Segal action for '91 or one of those Lethal Weapon flicks for '92.
Definitely saw Dream Master back in the day. Not seen Mindhunters. Sounds interesting. I’ll check it out.
For a second, thought you were referring to Manhunter, Michael Mann, William Peterson, and the first movie appearance of Hannibal Lector. That’s a good one too.
Brian Cox > Anthony Hopkins
If one wishes to stay clear of camp
"Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"
Definitely saw Dream Master back in the day. Not seen Mindhunters. Sounds interesting. I’ll check it out.
For a second, thought you were referring to Manhunter, Michael Mann, William Peterson, and the first movie appearance of Hannibal Lector. That’s a good one too.
Brian Cox > Anthony Hopkins
If one wishes to stay clear of camp
That’s a young Brian Cox! Being my hometown, it’s kinda funny watching the scene with Peterson’s character running down the spiral staircase in the “asylum.” They filmed at the High Museum of Art. Really works for that scene.
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Prague Krakow Berlin 2018. Berlin 2022
EV, Taormina 1+2 2017.
I wish i was the souvenir you kept your house key on..
Prague Krakow Berlin 2018. Berlin 2022
EV, Taormina 1+2 2017.
I wish i was the souvenir you kept your house key on..
Prague Krakow Berlin 2018. Berlin 2022
EV, Taormina 1+2 2017.
I wish i was the souvenir you kept your house key on..
Well executed, great looking and high production values. But the glue of thrills, actor's chemistry and charm isn't there. The movie could have have benefited from the roles of Jason Patrick and Sandra Bullock being reversed. Have her have to do the hero-stuff and have him be slapped around by Willem Defoe. As it is now, you are watching the whole movie with a big spotlight on a Keanu Reeves stand in, which only makes your heart grow fonder of Keanu. No matter how much Patrick runs around on a cruise ship bare-chested. And I mean, with Bullock getting $12 million to return, why not use her for something else than the damsel in distress.
So, Breakdown. Best to watch without a trailer. If it’s a B movie, it’s a Grade A B-movie as I like to say.
Did a double feature last night with my son and I briefly described it to him and he said, “psychological thriller?” It definitely is. Told him it’s a little Hitchcock in that it’s a normal Everyman kind of character who is no one special but gets pulled into something bigger. Russell is great. Character actor J. T. Walsh is in it, he’s great.
And Kurt Russell! (Sorry, I grew up on John Carpenter/Russell movies).
Actually Thomas Jane, Michael Rappaport, and LL are all great in this.
RENNY HARLIN DOESN’T MISS
Harlin! The Long Kiss Goodbye! Cliffhanger!
I didn’t see the pirate movie. Any good?
Also did great with A Nightmare on Elm Street the fourrh part the Master of the Dream
Have you seen Mindhunter wil Val Kilmer?
For a second, thought you were referring to Manhunter, Michael Mann, William Peterson, and the first movie appearance of Hannibal Lector. That’s a good one too.
If one wishes to stay clear of camp