20151129:
I liked Samuel L. Jackson's role in this movie.
A negative aspect of this movie was that the overall plot didn't feel as plausible as other movie plots.
[20170307 Edit]
Instant Comments:
I thought some of the candidates were actors or already Kingsman. While that wasn't quite the case, it is later revealed that none of them died.
Hehe. I figured they all had parachutes.
Haha, fireworks.
Lol. If you save the world...
I felt the writers made the assistant too skilled and there was no indication that the protagonist was skilled enough to battle her. But I could be wrong.
It was an awesome fight, regardless.
Lol. Butt.
Watched 20151129
Kingsman: The Secret Service (2014) Matthew Vaughn. 129 min [bot comic book The Secret Service created by Dave Gibbons and Mark Millar]
Relevant Links:
Kingsman: The Secret Service (IMDb.com)
Kingsman: The Secret Service (RottenTomatoes.com)
Kingsman: The Secret Service (Wikipedia.org)
Sunday, November 29, 2015
Saturday, November 28, 2015
Man of Steel (2013)
20151128:
As of 20170314, I don't remember much about this film except for the notes which I took below. My notes and the lack of any memorable moments suggest I didn't like the film. It currently has a 7.1 on IMDb and consequently I rated it a 6. However, I read a review which suggested the film is more likable on further viewings. Unfortunately, not every film has the opportunity to be viewed twice, especially by the average viewer. In the end, I will have to keep my rating and impression as they are until perhaps I one day watch the film again.
20240103:
I decided to watch this film again today. I was hesitant because I remember not enjoying it, but I wanted to watch Batman v Superman and I felt that watching this movie first would make Batman v Superman a better viewing experience.
With that being said, it wasn't so bad as I had remembered. The action was great, but the story felt rough around the edges.
On 20240103, Netflix determined the movie for me as a 98% match. I decided to give the movie neither a thumbs up nor a thumbs down.
Instant Comments:
2: Am I wrong in that she'll never get to see him grow up if they didn't launch him... so might as well send him away to give him a chance
2: He spent a lot of time inside when he goes outside and he says "bring that ship down"; if that was an option then he should have done it sooner
2: What? I'm confused... what's happening. Where are they sending Zod? Why did they have to send Kal-El away... If their planet is being destroyed... what is the purpose of punishing Zod in this manner? [An answer on Quora seems to suggest that some time had passed between Zod being sent to the Phantom Zone and the end of Krypton, and that the coucil had not believed or known that the planet was doomed]
1: The beginning was over the top and had an excessive amount of CG [though rewatching it after the movie ended, it felt less noticeable]
1: The part with Clark saving the oil tanker was more reasonable
2: Huh. Would such a tower be difficult for him to lift. He was straining...
2: What a bad teacher. Why didn't she have the kids stay in the classroom?
2: Hehe. Messed his truck up...
2: While it may differ throughout different tellings, I like the implication that Superman's flight is achieved through some sort of force his body is able to exert on his surroundings.
2: Wow. That's powerful. I don't remember that at all.
2: That's big emotional stability to not fight back despite his strength
2: "Sometimes you have to take a leap of faith first. The trust part comes later."
2: Oh. I was about to ask what happens to Superman on space away from the sun. Wouldn't he weaken?
2: Zod explains how their "damnation became their salvation"
2: This Kryptonian explains Kal-el's powers have been neutralized by this ship
2: Jor-El addresses her by name... how?
2: Good thing she's a good shot; with that being said, it seemed like in both situations that the Kryptonians could have fired on her well before she turned to fire on them
2: Smile. "Move your head to the left."
2: How does Zod resist Superman's superhuman punches [later in the film they are firing on Faora and it seems her suit is bulletproof so that must have been protecting Zod; though the physics are questionable... even if it doesn't hurt, it's not clear that they would simply ricochet without some show of impact]
2: "A good death is it's own reward"
2: It's amazing that in this telling, that the world's first exposure to Superman goes hand-in-hand with all this destruction (the world engine or whatever is wreaking destruction on Earth)
2: Hmm. This scientists explains the Kryptonians are terraforming... but Superman wouldn't have had these ships to do the terraforming... how would he have resurrected the Kryptonians using the codex?
2: Superman asks Lois to step back but I recall that earlier in the movie he lifted off nearby some soldiers...
2: "Krypton had its chance!"
2: He repeats her line back to her. "A good death is it's own reward."
1: This movie was nonstop (from when Lois leaves the ship with the escape pod)
1: LexCorp tanks; 2: gasoline tanker with LexCorp on them
2: "Where did you train? On a farm?"
2: He did want to kill Zod if he didn't have to, but Zod's threat to kill the people forced his hand to kill Zod.
2: That cry...
2: I see... in this case she already knows who Clark Kent is...
1=20151128,2=20240103
Watched 20151128 (Blu-ray or DVD)
Watched 20240103 (Netflix)
Man of Steel (2013) Zack Snyder. 143 min
Relevant Links:
Man of Steel (IMDb.com)
Man of Steel (RottenTomatoes.com)
Man of Steel (film) (Wikipedia.org)
As of 20170314, I don't remember much about this film except for the notes which I took below. My notes and the lack of any memorable moments suggest I didn't like the film. It currently has a 7.1 on IMDb and consequently I rated it a 6. However, I read a review which suggested the film is more likable on further viewings. Unfortunately, not every film has the opportunity to be viewed twice, especially by the average viewer. In the end, I will have to keep my rating and impression as they are until perhaps I one day watch the film again.
20240103:
I decided to watch this film again today. I was hesitant because I remember not enjoying it, but I wanted to watch Batman v Superman and I felt that watching this movie first would make Batman v Superman a better viewing experience.
With that being said, it wasn't so bad as I had remembered. The action was great, but the story felt rough around the edges.
On 20240103, Netflix determined the movie for me as a 98% match. I decided to give the movie neither a thumbs up nor a thumbs down.
Instant Comments:
2: Am I wrong in that she'll never get to see him grow up if they didn't launch him... so might as well send him away to give him a chance
2: He spent a lot of time inside when he goes outside and he says "bring that ship down"; if that was an option then he should have done it sooner
2: What? I'm confused... what's happening. Where are they sending Zod? Why did they have to send Kal-El away... If their planet is being destroyed... what is the purpose of punishing Zod in this manner? [An answer on Quora seems to suggest that some time had passed between Zod being sent to the Phantom Zone and the end of Krypton, and that the coucil had not believed or known that the planet was doomed]
1: The beginning was over the top and had an excessive amount of CG [though rewatching it after the movie ended, it felt less noticeable]
1: The part with Clark saving the oil tanker was more reasonable
2: Huh. Would such a tower be difficult for him to lift. He was straining...
2: What a bad teacher. Why didn't she have the kids stay in the classroom?
2: Hehe. Messed his truck up...
2: While it may differ throughout different tellings, I like the implication that Superman's flight is achieved through some sort of force his body is able to exert on his surroundings.
2: Wow. That's powerful. I don't remember that at all.
2: That's big emotional stability to not fight back despite his strength
2: "Sometimes you have to take a leap of faith first. The trust part comes later."
2: Oh. I was about to ask what happens to Superman on space away from the sun. Wouldn't he weaken?
2: Zod explains how their "damnation became their salvation"
2: This Kryptonian explains Kal-el's powers have been neutralized by this ship
2: Jor-El addresses her by name... how?
2: Good thing she's a good shot; with that being said, it seemed like in both situations that the Kryptonians could have fired on her well before she turned to fire on them
2: Smile. "Move your head to the left."
2: How does Zod resist Superman's superhuman punches [later in the film they are firing on Faora and it seems her suit is bulletproof so that must have been protecting Zod; though the physics are questionable... even if it doesn't hurt, it's not clear that they would simply ricochet without some show of impact]
2: "A good death is it's own reward"
2: It's amazing that in this telling, that the world's first exposure to Superman goes hand-in-hand with all this destruction (the world engine or whatever is wreaking destruction on Earth)
2: Hmm. This scientists explains the Kryptonians are terraforming... but Superman wouldn't have had these ships to do the terraforming... how would he have resurrected the Kryptonians using the codex?
2: Superman asks Lois to step back but I recall that earlier in the movie he lifted off nearby some soldiers...
2: "Krypton had its chance!"
2: He repeats her line back to her. "A good death is it's own reward."
1: This movie was nonstop (from when Lois leaves the ship with the escape pod)
1: LexCorp tanks; 2: gasoline tanker with LexCorp on them
2: "Where did you train? On a farm?"
2: He did want to kill Zod if he didn't have to, but Zod's threat to kill the people forced his hand to kill Zod.
2: That cry...
2: I see... in this case she already knows who Clark Kent is...
1=20151128,2=20240103
Watched 20151128 (Blu-ray or DVD)
Watched 20240103 (Netflix)
Man of Steel (2013) Zack Snyder. 143 min
Relevant Links:
Man of Steel (IMDb.com)
Man of Steel (RottenTomatoes.com)
Man of Steel (film) (Wikipedia.org)
Saturday, November 21, 2015
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2 (2015)
20240531:
Netflix determined the movie for me as a 98% match. I decided to give the movie neither a thumbs up nor a thumbs down.
Instant Comments:
2: After Fiinick's propo speech in the last movie, I wouldn't ever drink around Snow
2: Yep. This Antonius got it.
2: Oh wow. He tells her how President Coin would want her gone
2: The thing with stealing the holo is that it would leave her unit stranded
2: Huh. Boggs told her not to trust them and a few other interesting tidbits
2: I feel like this movie sometimes plays out like a horror (they're navigating the tunnels and they have to start moving
2: no way, she just turned around... but that's like typical movie scare. And these "mutts" look terrifying... definitely horror worthy
2: Is it really better to run from these creatures than try and shoot them down? Do they not have enough firepower? [it seems not as many are converging
2: Noooo.... wait... not Finnick... He has to live... He just got married.
2: Really? Oh man... That's sad.
2: Huh. Underwhelming use of the detonation of the holo device.
2: Time froze for her to get Peeta moving
2: they're preparing to sneak in with the refugees... I have this vague memory that Gale betrays Katniss so I'm waiting to see if that moment happens. Well it's possible it's not a betrayal but rather a difference in beliefs... which was already a topic earlier in the film or series
2: Wait a moment... why would Snow have reason to evacuate the residents
2: Ah... he's hoping to find Katniss (the Peacekeepers are checking all the residents)
2: This can't be good... Separating the children from the parents and packages...
2: What is the motivation for Snow to kill the children of residents of the Capitol?
2: Snow explains he didn't release the bombs, and he says Coin smartly did (as it turned his own guards against him)
2: WTF. She wants to implement a "symbolic Hunger Games"
2: Huh. Katniss voted yes and she still wants to kill Snow... but I imagine... she would somehow actually kill Coin instead of killing Snow. Snow did evil things, but that doesn't necessarily mean he should be executed. He's also already dying. So it'd be more torturous to have him live out his sickness which was caused by himself. It can't be that she's really for Coin and a revitalized Hunger Games after all this. I'm thinking she kills Coin.
2: She wanted to take the nightlock pill?
2: Aww... "You love me. Real or not real?"
2=20240531
Released 20151120
Watched 20151121
Watched 20240531 (Netflix, Instant) (Last day to watch 20240531)
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2 (2015) Francis Lawrence. 137 min
Relevant Links:
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2 (IMDb.com)
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2 (RottenTomatoes.com)
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2 (Wikipedia.org)
Netflix determined the movie for me as a 98% match. I decided to give the movie neither a thumbs up nor a thumbs down.
Instant Comments:
2: After Fiinick's propo speech in the last movie, I wouldn't ever drink around Snow
2: Yep. This Antonius got it.
2: Oh wow. He tells her how President Coin would want her gone
2: The thing with stealing the holo is that it would leave her unit stranded
2: Huh. Boggs told her not to trust them and a few other interesting tidbits
2: I feel like this movie sometimes plays out like a horror (they're navigating the tunnels and they have to start moving
2: no way, she just turned around... but that's like typical movie scare. And these "mutts" look terrifying... definitely horror worthy
2: Is it really better to run from these creatures than try and shoot them down? Do they not have enough firepower? [it seems not as many are converging
2: Noooo.... wait... not Finnick... He has to live... He just got married.
2: Really? Oh man... That's sad.
2: Huh. Underwhelming use of the detonation of the holo device.
2: Time froze for her to get Peeta moving
2: they're preparing to sneak in with the refugees... I have this vague memory that Gale betrays Katniss so I'm waiting to see if that moment happens. Well it's possible it's not a betrayal but rather a difference in beliefs... which was already a topic earlier in the film or series
2: Wait a moment... why would Snow have reason to evacuate the residents
2: Ah... he's hoping to find Katniss (the Peacekeepers are checking all the residents)
2: This can't be good... Separating the children from the parents and packages...
2: What is the motivation for Snow to kill the children of residents of the Capitol?
2: Snow explains he didn't release the bombs, and he says Coin smartly did (as it turned his own guards against him)
2: WTF. She wants to implement a "symbolic Hunger Games"
2: Huh. Katniss voted yes and she still wants to kill Snow... but I imagine... she would somehow actually kill Coin instead of killing Snow. Snow did evil things, but that doesn't necessarily mean he should be executed. He's also already dying. So it'd be more torturous to have him live out his sickness which was caused by himself. It can't be that she's really for Coin and a revitalized Hunger Games after all this. I'm thinking she kills Coin.
2: She wanted to take the nightlock pill?
2: Aww... "You love me. Real or not real?"
2=20240531
Released 20151120
Watched 20151121
Watched 20240531 (Netflix, Instant) (Last day to watch 20240531)
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2 (2015) Francis Lawrence. 137 min
Relevant Links:
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2 (IMDb.com)
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2 (RottenTomatoes.com)
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2 (Wikipedia.org)