Unstoppable - Movie Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes, home of the Tomatometer, is the most trusted measurement of quality for Movies & TV. The definitive site for Reviews, Trailers, Showtimes, and Tickets
MOVIES ~ Any of ya'll seen any good (or shitty) movies in recent weeks/months? Post reviews, feedback, movie news, trailers, recommendations, etc ...
- Thread starter Helico-pterFunk
- Start date
Colman Domingo Says ‘I Lost My Mind’ After Agent Revealed ‘Boardwalk Empire’ Rejected Him Because He Wasn’t Light-Skinned: ‘This Is Going to Kill Me’
Colman Domingo says his agent informed him that he wasn't light-skinned enough to land a part on "Boardwalk Empire."
variety.com
Christopher Nolan: ‘There’s No Superhero Science-Fiction Film Coming Out These Days Where I Don’t See’ Zack Snyder’s Influence
Nolan says Snyder's influence on cinema is so dominant that his touch can be felt in any "superhero science-fiction film coming out these days."
variety.com
Lee Sun-kyun, ‘Parasite’ Star and South Korean Actor, Dies at 48
Lee Sun-kyun, who starred in "Parasite," died Wednesday morning. He was 48.
variety.com
Todd Phillips Gifts New ‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ Photos With Joaquin Phoenix, Lady Gaga
The sequel to 2019's 'Joker' is set to be released on Oct. 4, 2024.
www.hollywoodreporter.com
It Follows
2014
6.5/10
Watched this last night on Paramount+. It’s also on Netflix.
It’s basically a horror movie, but plays out more like a suspense thriller.
The premise is sort of similar to the “Final Destination” films but basically goes a different route.
What makes this film interesting is it isn’t bogged down with a long character/story development which a lot of films like this usually do, it goes right into it with the opening scene and continues a good pace to the final scene.
As of now, the sequel was announced for a green light this past October 2023. No word on when it will be released.
Synopsis
After carefree teenager Jay (Maika Monroe) sleeps with her new boyfriend, Hugh (Jake Weary), for the first time, she learns that she is the latest recipient of a fatal curse that is passed from victim to victim via sexual intercourse. Death, Jay learns, will creep inexorably toward her as either a friend or a stranger. Jay's friends don't believe her seemingly paranoid ravings, until they too begin to see the phantom assassins and band together to help her flee or defend herself.
2014
6.5/10
Watched this last night on Paramount+. It’s also on Netflix.
It’s basically a horror movie, but plays out more like a suspense thriller.
The premise is sort of similar to the “Final Destination” films but basically goes a different route.
What makes this film interesting is it isn’t bogged down with a long character/story development which a lot of films like this usually do, it goes right into it with the opening scene and continues a good pace to the final scene.
As of now, the sequel was announced for a green light this past October 2023. No word on when it will be released.
Synopsis
After carefree teenager Jay (Maika Monroe) sleeps with her new boyfriend, Hugh (Jake Weary), for the first time, she learns that she is the latest recipient of a fatal curse that is passed from victim to victim via sexual intercourse. Death, Jay learns, will creep inexorably toward her as either a friend or a stranger. Jay's friends don't believe her seemingly paranoid ravings, until they too begin to see the phantom assassins and band together to help her flee or defend herself.
Encounter with the Unknown
1972
4/10
I last saw this back in the early 80s on network TV and watched it again last night on tubi.
It’s put out by legendary writer/producer Rod Serling (The Twilight Zone).
Out of all his projects, this has to be his worst. There are 3 stories depicted and I suspect they were leftover stories from the original TZ series that Rod never did and decided to throw these out to meet contract requirements he had.
The stories as presented seem incomplete as if they were still in the development stages. The stories supposedly are based on real events.
Watch only if you are a hardcore Rod Serling fan and have to watch anything he is behind. tubi has a unmastered grainy copy.
Synopsis
Rod Serling hosts this investigation of the supernatural as seen through a trilogy of dramatic re-enactments.
1972
4/10
I last saw this back in the early 80s on network TV and watched it again last night on tubi.
It’s put out by legendary writer/producer Rod Serling (The Twilight Zone).
Out of all his projects, this has to be his worst. There are 3 stories depicted and I suspect they were leftover stories from the original TZ series that Rod never did and decided to throw these out to meet contract requirements he had.
The stories as presented seem incomplete as if they were still in the development stages. The stories supposedly are based on real events.
Watch only if you are a hardcore Rod Serling fan and have to watch anything he is behind. tubi has a unmastered grainy copy.
Synopsis
Rod Serling hosts this investigation of the supernatural as seen through a trilogy of dramatic re-enactments.
The 10 Most Overlooked Movies of the Year
The best movies you probably missed in 2023, from a Parisian ménage à trois to an intimate portrait of an American music icon.
www.rollingstone.com
10 Best Horror Movies of 2023
From a lo-fi haunted house masterpiece to the big-budget return of Godzilla — it was a good year to be terrified at the movies.
www.rollingstone.com
'American Fiction': How Cord Jefferson Took on Hollywood and Won
TV-writing MVP (‘Watchmen’) talks his feature directorial debut, a scathing satire of publishing and Hollywood’s treatment of Black creatives.
www.rollingstone.com
Best New Movies of 2023 Ranked
Discover every Certified Fresh movie of 2023 as they release!
Golden Globes 2024 Ballot: Print Your Ballot Complete with Tomatometer & Audience Scores
Download and print the Rotten Tomatoes Golden Globe ballot, complete with Tomatometer and Audience scores for all the nominees for the 81st Golden Globe Awards.
Awards Leaderboard: Top Movies of 2023
Anyone But You
Anything But Perfect
PRAISE: I admire the movie for trying to be as cute,fun and unique as it could possibly be with a been there done that plot. The story about an amazing and extremely charming first date,between Bea and Ben which goes left suddenly but then the two find themselves together at a destination wedding trying to make their ex's jealous has its charming moments and great chemistry between the two leads Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell. Their banter and quick put downs of each was on point in several scenes. The raunchy visuals and fun moments are good . It was cool to see Rachel Griffiths and Byran Brown in a comedy. The out takes were fun.
PROBLEMS: There needed to be more raunch or just let it be a straight up romantic comedy. It felt like the movie kept pulling back on both. GaTa is painfully unfunny in every scene he is in except for one with Byran Brown Some scenes were either painfully dull or just felt like filler. I wish the movie had leaned in more about the backgrounds of Bea and Ben. A couple of things are just touched on and I think it would have added to the romantic connection between the characters.
Scale of 1 to 10 a 6
Anything But Perfect
PRAISE: I admire the movie for trying to be as cute,fun and unique as it could possibly be with a been there done that plot. The story about an amazing and extremely charming first date,between Bea and Ben which goes left suddenly but then the two find themselves together at a destination wedding trying to make their ex's jealous has its charming moments and great chemistry between the two leads Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell. Their banter and quick put downs of each was on point in several scenes. The raunchy visuals and fun moments are good . It was cool to see Rachel Griffiths and Byran Brown in a comedy. The out takes were fun.
PROBLEMS: There needed to be more raunch or just let it be a straight up romantic comedy. It felt like the movie kept pulling back on both. GaTa is painfully unfunny in every scene he is in except for one with Byran Brown Some scenes were either painfully dull or just felt like filler. I wish the movie had leaned in more about the backgrounds of Bea and Ben. A couple of things are just touched on and I think it would have added to the romantic connection between the characters.
Scale of 1 to 10 a 6
BEST MOVIES OF 2023
1. SAW X
2. FERRARI
3. MAESTRO
4. Oppenheimer
5. They Cloned Tyrone
6. The Holdovers
7. KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON
8. Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
9. GODZILLA MINUS ONE
10. May/December
HONORABLE MENTIONS
1. Dream Scenario
2. Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One
3. The After
4. Reptile
5. The Killer
6. Fair Play
1. SAW X
2. FERRARI
3. MAESTRO
4. Oppenheimer
5. They Cloned Tyrone
6. The Holdovers
7. KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON
8. Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
9. GODZILLA MINUS ONE
10. May/December
HONORABLE MENTIONS
1. Dream Scenario
2. Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One
3. The After
4. Reptile
5. The Killer
6. Fair Play
Blacks & UFOs
2023
4/10
This popped up in my tubi recommendations last month and I checked it out last night.
The poster and description caught my interest.
The film fell flat on its face with how it was presented. It came off like a film project from a 2nd year NYU Film School student.
It’s supposedly is based off actual events that happened in England involving contact with UFO’s/Aliens back in the 1990s and re-created in NYC. There are scenes supposedly of the actual people who took part in the incident. I looked it up and couldn’t find anything so for now I will say this film is a pseudo-documentary.
The film uses AI art thru-out. It also goes into some well known conspiracy stuff trying to connect it to this incident.
For the Thirsty, there is a cute, slim Black chick with pink braids, there is a scene of her fully nude from the backside. Ol’ Gurl got a body on her you will definitely like.
For the Militants, there is interracial between a WM/BW, nothing is shown. Also the film goes into White, Nordic aliens and Nazi’s.
If the film is made up, it was a wasted opportunity to put out a good story with what the premise is and the movie poster. Watch out of curiosity but don’t go into it expecting anything.
Synopsis
A group of friends heads out to the woods where they witness UFOs and experience a life-changing alien encounter.
2023
4/10
This popped up in my tubi recommendations last month and I checked it out last night.
The poster and description caught my interest.
The film fell flat on its face with how it was presented. It came off like a film project from a 2nd year NYU Film School student.
It’s supposedly is based off actual events that happened in England involving contact with UFO’s/Aliens back in the 1990s and re-created in NYC. There are scenes supposedly of the actual people who took part in the incident. I looked it up and couldn’t find anything so for now I will say this film is a pseudo-documentary.
The film uses AI art thru-out. It also goes into some well known conspiracy stuff trying to connect it to this incident.
For the Thirsty, there is a cute, slim Black chick with pink braids, there is a scene of her fully nude from the backside. Ol’ Gurl got a body on her you will definitely like.
For the Militants, there is interracial between a WM/BW, nothing is shown. Also the film goes into White, Nordic aliens and Nazi’s.
If the film is made up, it was a wasted opportunity to put out a good story with what the premise is and the movie poster. Watch out of curiosity but don’t go into it expecting anything.
Synopsis
A group of friends heads out to the woods where they witness UFOs and experience a life-changing alien encounter.
@blackbull1970 @joneblaze
What are 3 films that most surprised you that under performed? Films that when you saw them yourself you were surprised they didn't find an audience or were big successes?
I really only have one...
How the hell Mission Impossible flop???
And sidebar...why did NO ONE NOTICE???
every other franchise that had a flop this year got KILLED but no really did that here?
What are 3 films that most surprised you that under performed? Films that when you saw them yourself you were surprised they didn't find an audience or were big successes?
I really only have one...
How the hell Mission Impossible flop???
And sidebar...why did NO ONE NOTICE???
every other franchise that had a flop this year got KILLED but no really did that here?
Watched War Pony earlier this week and enjoyed it. Keep in mind there are a number of people who aren’t seasoned actors, so some of the dialogue is rushed and doesn’t feel as authentic.
The 2 lead actors do a very good job.
The early-20s actor playing "Bill" reminded me alot of a good friend of mine from my junior high days in the early to mid-90s. Always one of the coolest kids around.
The younger kid definitely has a future in acting if he so chooses. Very believable and was able to convey a range of emotions effectively. Happy, sad, scared, lost, resilient, etc. You know someone’s doing a good job w/ their role when you believe what you’re seeing on screen. Their actions feel real and plausible.
The final 5 - 7 minutes felt appropriate and brought a smile to my face. Good song playing during that final key scene too.
The 2 lead actors do a very good job.
The early-20s actor playing "Bill" reminded me alot of a good friend of mine from my junior high days in the early to mid-90s. Always one of the coolest kids around.
The younger kid definitely has a future in acting if he so chooses. Very believable and was able to convey a range of emotions effectively. Happy, sad, scared, lost, resilient, etc. You know someone’s doing a good job w/ their role when you believe what you’re seeing on screen. Their actions feel real and plausible.
The final 5 - 7 minutes felt appropriate and brought a smile to my face. Good song playing during that final key scene too.
Last edited:
I would really like to hear your thoughts.
About the movie AND how it was received
Definitely.
Gonna watch it with my aunt. She likes the blockbusters like Bond, Mission Impossible, Top Gun, etc. It’s been our thing to watch them together over the years.
We had meant to see it on the big screen late summer but her husband has been dealing with cancer so I told her to let me know what works best for her end of year. We’re having pizza and snacks. Should be good. She’s like a 2nd mom. No kids and got married in her late-40s. Always treated us kids like her own.
Much love and prayers to Auntie!!!
Thanks. She’s good people.
Her husband also dealt with cancer in 2006. He’s getting therapeutic treatment every 3 weeks for 2 years since this fall.
Aunt has always had a good work-life balance. She never gets too flustered or overwhelmed. Very calm and rational.
There are too many to list just from what has been released since 1970, the year I was born.
Star Wars (1977) actually was not well received by a large amount of people after viewing. It was a success mainly due to word of mouth and people watching out of curiosity. If the internet, social media was around back in 1977, that film would have bombed at the box office.
Blade Runner (1982) also bombed when it was originally released. It wasn’t until it released on VHS and hit cable it got a cult status and considered a classic.
A lot of films suffer because people suffer from Movie ADHD. Large majority of people don’t like watching films where they have to use their brains or it has a deeper meaning from what has been presented on screen. “Leave The World Behind” is a perfect example.
I'm sorry bro I meant 2023 ONLY!
Every movie that came out this year mofos bitched and complained about it, even before the film came out.
And they gonna do it again in 2024.
Category:Cancelled films - Wikipedia
Category:Unfinished films - Wikipedia
War Pony | Rotten Tomatoes
At 23, Bill (Jojo Bapteise Whiting) just wants to make something of himself. Whether it's siphoning gas, delivering goods or breeding Poodles, he is determined to hustle his way to the "American Dream". Meanwhile, 12-year-old Matho (LaDainian Crazy Thunder) can't wait to become a man. Desperate...
War Pony review – rousing tale of love and money on a Native American reservation
The innate wisdom and instinct to survive of two teenage males is beautifully observed in actor-turned-director Riley Keough’s debut feature
War Pony review – vivid account of daily Native American life
Non-professional actors drive Gina Gammell and Riley Keough’s award-winning first feature about growing up on a South Dakota reservation
Riley Keough's 'War Pony' Takes a Tough, Tender Look at Reservation Life
‘Daisy Jones’ star and co-director Gina Gammell follow two young Native men as they try to navigate a world of drugs, violence, and hard choices.
www.rollingstone.com
The 2023 Midnight Mulligans
The Midnight Boys look at their Midnight Meter rankings of the past year and perform their yearly audit to make adjustments to how they feel now about the year’s biggest movies and shows
www.theringer.com
‘Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom’ Instant Reactions and the End of the DCEU
Plus, the Midnight Boys discuss news that Marvel has parted ways with Jonathan Majors
www.theringer.com
‘Blue Eye Samurai’ and ‘Godzilla Minus One’ Reactions
The Midnight Boys give you reactions to some of their favorite properties of the year
www.theringer.com
‘The Marvels’ Instant Reactions
The Midnight Boys are here to break down the latest Marvel movie and give their thoughts on its three superhero leads
www.theringer.com
The Worst Thing We Watched in 2023
Dave, Neil, and Joanna discuss the worst things they watched in 2023
www.theringer.com
Remember, mofos on this forum complained about this flick.
You made a thread on it.