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Crazy Rich Asians - Review

8/26/2018

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Release Date: August 17, 2018​​​
You've Seen This Before

The romantic comedy is a movie genre that has not changed, even with this movie. My goal when watching Crazy Rich Asians was to find the reason everybody went to see it. I cannot deny the pleasant time I had watching the movie but did not see anything in the movie itself that warrants all the praise it is getting. So instead of talking about the all Asian cast and how that has affected the movie's box office, I'll describe the movie watching experience I had.

The movie is a modern recreation of the late 1990s and early 2000s romantic comedy. It has all of the key aspects of those movies, from a montage to uninteresting camera work. It tells a generic story in a generic way, but it does have some good aspects to it. I found the movie to be really funny. I know a lot of people will point out Awkwafina as the main comic relief, which I agree with, but there are a lot of characters that inject fun into the movie. I did not expect how many times I would be smiling or chuckling. So it definitely checks all the boxes when it comes to the by the numbers rom-com.
One thing that really bothered me was the music choice. Not all of it was bad, but there were a lot of moments where it didn't fit with the mood. There was a scene that was supposed to be touching but the music was trying to make it feel like a sad moment. Another thing that felt off was some of the acting. Since there were so many actors in the movie, it was easy to pick out who was doing a good job and who wasn't. It didn't help that the story wasn't very good either.

There was never a conflict between the main couple, nothing that they had to work out. The movie played to the fantasy of being rich and wishing for that lifestyle. I actively thought about that point while watching the movie and realized the reason it didn't connect with me. I don't wish for that lifestyle so that fantasy isn't a compelling factor in the movie for me. I think there are other movies that achieve a similar fantasy but with way better acting and cinematography.

Crazy Rich Asians is funny but that doesn't make it a good movie. On so many levels from a movie making standpoint, it is actually kind of a failure. But for the average moviegoer, it seems to be adequate enough. I don't hate this movie and don't know if I can recommend it, but people like it for some reason.
5/10
This movie makes me question who and why people go to the movies

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The Happytime Murders - Review

8/23/2018

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Release Date: August 24, 2018​​​
Its So Bad

It feels like buddy cop movies will never go away, probably because the format works so well. The only way to make those types of movies interesting is to add a twist, some factor that makes the movie worth seeing. This movie decided to add muppet puppets to the mix as the special ingredient to get people interested. They did accomplish to get me to the theater, but less than 20 minutes in and I had regretted that decision.

I know that the movie was supposed to be a raunchier comedy with an absurd premise, but it never worked for me. I never laughed while watching the movie, only strongly exhaling twice. So if it wasn't funny, was the rest of the movie good? No. The characters were paper thin and not well acted, the story so cliche and devoid of a sense of effort. Even the music choice surprised me how bad this movie was. It had music that screamed, "Hey young hip people, we are cool right?".

Don't watch this movie ever. I literally can't say anything positive about it. It isn't the actual worst but you will wish for the time back you spent watching the movie.

0.5/10
I wish I saw any other movie that I missed last week

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BlacKkKlansman - Review

8/15/2018

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Release Date: August 10, 2018​​​
Yep.

BlacKkKlansman is a period piece based on true events with a message meant for today's audience. It delivers that message through a story that draws parallels with modern events and brings home the fact that there is still work to be done. I feel the movie does a good job of depicting the story. This has to do with the mirroring effect it does with the Black Student Union and the Ku Klux Klan. Both are shown to be groups with devout members, willing to stick with each other no matter what. But it also creates a third group that stands in as the moderate perspective. This group being the Police force.

The balancing act the movie does is enjoyable to watch. While trying to be fair, it makes you think about groups in general - the danger that can come from them. It makes you think about what side you fall on, even if you didn't think about the division before. The greatest strength of the movie is roping you into a culture war that is still being waged today.

As for actors, production, editing, music, and all the other stuff you talk about in a movie review, its all pretty good. John David Washington does a great job being the center of the movie. Adam Driver delivers a great performance of someone conflicted by the events that unfold. I believed that the movie took place in the 70's even though it was speaking for today's generation. My favorite thing about the music was the use of a theme. It had a song that would play throughout the movie, emphasizing moments of importance.

I think you probably know if you want to watch the movie or not based on the subject material. So my recommendation would be to see it at any time. It doesn't have to be on a big screen so you can wait to rent it on streaming.

7/10
It really is Spike Lee's best movie
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The Meg - Review

8/10/2018

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Release Date: August 10, 2018​​
It's a Big Shark...

I saw the trailers for this movie and thought, how the hell are people excited to watch this? It looked like the dumbest, most over the top premise for a movie ever. Like a blockbuster-sized Jaws with a giant CG shark. After watching the movie, I can confirm that The Meg is indeed a modern and crazy version of Jaws, but surprisingly in a good way.

Does the movie have good dialogue? Not a chance. Does it have fun comedic moments that hit every time? Nope. The movie is at its best when it's not working quite right. The story is passable, the characters paper thin, but it still ends up being a movie that is kinda fun to watch. The overall mediocre quality creates a consistent experience that is easy to accept. A lot of bad movies are atrocious throughout or have parts that stick out as exceptionally bad. The Meg is not bad, but it's not good either. So when you have a movie that is consistently middle of the road, it's easy to enjoy. That's how movies like The Mummy(2017) and other "popcorn flicks" work.

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The difference between The Meg and other popcorn movies is small but distinctive. While other movies are held back by poor choices, The Meg uses tropes and cliches to its advantage. It also helps that there is a giant shark that continually bites things throughout the movie. I am honestly surprised how entertained I while watching. The tropes used for the characters make it easy to buy their relationships with each other. Even though none of it is particularly acted well, it works.

​Jason Statham carries the movie well and his relationship with the little girl is definitely a high point. There is no one in the movie that acts above the rest, so it creates an equal playing field for all the actors. Scenes that are cringe-worthy don't come across as too bad because nothing is that great.

​It's weird to talk about this movie because it is not good. But it is definitely better than movies like it. I guess adding the shark element really did make the difference. It owns the crazy premise and makes it work. There are a couple of Jaws homages that are cute and it feels like a movie you can watch on any screen. You don't need to see it in a theater, but if you have nothing else to do, why not.
6/10
​I need more movies with Statham and kids cause it works
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Christopher Robin - Review

8/3/2018

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Release Date: August 3, 2018​​
As Cute As Can Be?

I wanted to see this movie the first time I heard about it. Ewan McGregor playing an older Christopher Robin with CG stuffed animals around him? Sold. The first teaser trailer came out and a lot of people were surprised by Pooh's face, that it was the classic look rather than the modern one. It did look a little suspect at first but I didn't really have a problem with it. After two trailers with opposing tones, I was a little worried about the movie. So, how is it?

I liked Christopher Robin in spite of itself. I thought that the messages it was trying say were good and executed to varying degrees. There isn't too much aggressively bad about the movie. Most of my problems are little things that pile up as you watch it. Pacing issues, some dialogue, and story tropes could have been better. It plays out very cliche at the end which made me cringe very hard.

Sidenote. The movie visually is very grey. It is not very colorful and lacks a sense of simple happy wonder.

You do not have to see this in a theater. In fact, you might have a better time watching it at home. It isn't the warm fuzzy feeling you might have wanted, but it's decent enough. The movie definitely could have been better but I'm ok with what I got in the end. There really was something so joyous about seeing a bunch of realistic stuffed animals come to life. Their voices were perfect and did a lot to pull this movie in the positive for me.

                                              6.5/10                                       
I just realised that the poster is way more colorful than the movie itself
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Eighth Grade - Review

8/3/2018

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Release Date: August 3, 2018​
Indie Movie of the Summer

I would recommend this movie to anyone that is interested in seeing it. You have to know going in that the movie isn't going to tell you how to feel. It's not going to direct you to come to a conclusion. There are many things to take away from watching the movie so don't settle for just one. Do you have to see it in theaters? No, but do go see it if you want to support more movies like it.This movie is not about something that happened a long time ago. While you watch Eighth Grade, you will feel like the story is unfolding before you in real time. There is nothing inherently nostalgic about the movie. It isn't trying to say something concrete. The goal was to show the life of an eighth grader, today, with all the craziness that comes with it.

The movie feels genuine. It doesn't try to get a rise out of you or make you feel a certain way. You do end up feeling many emotions due to how it's presented though. It makes you cringe, worry, laugh, whatever your own emotional response might be. It presents situations that an eighth grader might go through and you deal with it along with the main character. Nothing seems fabricated, it's the real deal.​

The movie's story is definitely a strong point, but I really loved the music. It was used to emphasize teenage emotions. Everything seems black and white, all or nothing at that age. The music really helped to bring those feelings out and you immediately realize what it is doing. On their own, the tracks would probably be a blast to enjoy. I will always have a soft spot for synth-heavy music.

                                               7/10                                               
                   I want more stuff from Bo Burnham                   

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