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AKB48Fan added 1 item to The Good & The Bad - Movies Watched In 2017 list

I adored the first Guardians of the Galaxy. Like many, I was blown away having gone in with no expectations, and laughed and grinned through the entire thing so the stakes were high for the sequel. I shouldn't have worried though as this movie is frikking amazing. From the very first scene where the rich visuals filled my eyes to the laughs and action and thoughtful moments that made up the rest of this movie; they managed to take all that was great about the first and ramp it up. It's hard for me to find anything negative about this movie so I won't even try. This is THE best movie of 2017 I've seen so far and if you loved the first movie you're guaran-damn-teed to enjoy this one.

7 years, 7 months ago

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AKB48Fan added 1 item to The Good & The Bad - Movies Watched In 2017 list

Although the story about the iconic flag raising picture on the island of Iwo Jima has been done better by the movie that Clint Eastwood made, this one isn't that bad in the end. John Wayne is the badass Sgt John Stryker who is given the task of moulding a platoon of marines before they engage the Japanese. He even got an Oscar nomination for his role in this movie. Stryker is a sad, tender, tough, gritty, determined and courageous character but also a man who admits his own faults and doesn't pretend to be a hero. The battle scenes are mixed in with real life footage of the assault on Mount Sorabachi. Some may find this movie unrealistic due to its sanitised language and relatively meager gore (remember, it was made in 1949) but its themes are timeless: duty, honour and country. Overall a great WWII movie.

7 years, 7 months ago

AKB48Fan rated The Boss Baby

 The Boss Baby 4/10

7 years, 7 months ago

AKB48Fan added 1 item to The Good & The Bad - Movies Watched In 2017 list

I'm not entirely sure what I was expecting, seeing from the trailers I knew it was going to be another cliché Dreamworks movie. Even before the Boss Baby was introduced, it was pretty obvious how it was going to play out. The kid has an overactive imagination, he imagines the baby is taking over his home life, and it resolves with the baby acting like a normal baby. And that's exactly what happens, albeit in a more complicated way, but in a nutshell. The only redeeming thing from this movie were the visuals. The humour in the movie falls flat. Nothing really stands out. A predictable movie and typical of Dreamworks' output these days.

7 years, 7 months ago

AKB48Fan added 1 item to Ikou! - Anime Watched In 2017 list

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AKB48Fan added 1 item to The Good & The Bad - Movies Watched In 2017 list

This is a pretty simple stoner movie. It's about two identical twin brothers (both played by Edward Norton) who live completely different lives. One decided to study classics and teach out of Brown University. The other decided to study marijuana and build his empire in the heart of Oklahoma. When the marijuana business goes south, the cultured classics professor is forced to head the the small town swamps to help his brother. What ensues is both equally interesting and entertaining, but quite frankly doesn't deliver on the comedy that the premise is clearly built upon. Edward Norton really steals the show here portraying the twins. Despite the performance and the interesting intertwining story of brother helping brother, it's not a particularly funny movie. Some critics has said this is a hidden gem but I wouldn't agree with that at all. It's good but not that good.

7 years, 7 months ago

AKB48Fan added 1 item to The Good & The Bad - Movies Watched In 2017 list

A good Danish horror about a 19-year-old girl Marie who discovers about her mother's strange disease and finds that she is slowly being transformed into a werewolf by the same hereditary disease. It's a slow burner of a movie but one that is fairly intense at the same time. The movie is shot nicely, edited well, scored appropriately, acted decently especially by the lead Sonia Suhl, and even directed with some careful finesse. The story builds to a great climax aboard a fishing boat. You'd think with a short running time of 82 mins this movie would have a fast pace about it but it doesn't. The gore doesn't really appear until the second half. Although billed as a horror, I'd say it's more of a drama. Overall I thought it was an enjoyable movie with a new slant on the werewolf genre.

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Controversial at the time of it's release, this documentary charts the story of modern day witchcraft and shows through re-enactments several rituals that the religion performs such as Black Mass and the initiation of a new member into a coven. It's a very atmospheric piece with great cinematography. I think the biggest fuss of all about this documentary was the copious amount of nudity on display but this is to expected if they're showing the viewers just what goes on in dark witchcraft ceremonies. Animal lovers might be distressed at seeing a chicken killed and it's entrails fondled by a witch. I don't think it gives an accurate portrayal of all forms of witchcraft - it's just wants to glamourise the sensationalist side of the religion. An interesting but flawed documentary.

7 years, 7 months ago

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7 years, 8 months ago

AKB48Fan added 3 items to The 2017 TV Shows List list

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AKB48Fan rated Peaky Blinders

 Peaky Blinders 9/10

7 years, 8 months ago

AKB48Fan added 1 item to The 2017 TV Shows List list

Series 1 & 2

7 years, 8 months ago

AKB48Fan rated Goke, Body Snatcher from Hell

 Goke, Body Snatcher from Hell 7/10

7 years, 8 months ago

AKB48Fan added 1 item to The Good & The Bad - Movies Watched In 2017 list

A classic Japanese alien invasion movie with an anti-war message to it. The movie opens with a UFO sighting, and a passenger plane being knocked out of the sky and forced to crash land in a quarry. From there, evil starts to infect the survivors of the airplane, and a desperate battle for survival is on. All levels of conflict ensue: characters turn against each other, the environment, and even themselves. This isn't one of those typical rubber suit movies where a giant beast smashes everything in sight while being shot at by toy airplanes. This is a slick, well-done horror/sci-fi that blends many elements and does it well. A bit of a downbeat ending with a big invasion fleet in space heading towards planet Earth. A lost gem of the horror/sci-fi genre, worth seeing.

7 years, 8 months ago

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Based on a true story set during the early stages of the Korean War, it's about a group of South Korean soldiers who have to infiltrate into the North Korean army and find out where mines have been laid outside the waters of Incheon in order for a land invasion of Allied troops led by General MacArthur played by Liam Neeson. The dramatic story is full of action and supported by a good screenplay, direction and performances. I will admit that I had little to zero knowledge before going into this and it does teach a bit of history which might not matter to a lot of people. It might not be the best war movie I've seen from Korea over the years but I enjoyed it and it was entertaining enough.

7 years, 8 months ago

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AKB48Fan added 1 item to The Good & The Bad - Movies Watched In 2017 list

A drama about the people operating in the lower levels of the Japanese movie industry. It is somewhat based on what the writer of the movie has seen and heard over the years from working in the industry. It's about a director still trying to live off his reputation from making an indie movie years ago but too lazy to really direct a second. He also runs an acting school for deluded actresses to whom he promises roles in his next movie but in actually all he's really interested is bedding them. The movie is controversial due to it's treatment of women. It's an interesting movie showing how people are used and abused in the industry but if you're pretty smart you can use that to your advantage which is what the female lead Minami does. A worthwhile watch.

7 years, 8 months ago

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7 years, 8 months ago

AKB48Fan rated Quiz Show

 Quiz Show 7/10

7 years, 8 months ago

AKB48Fan added 1 item to The Good & The Bad - Movies Watched In 2017 list

This drama is mostly riveting and it has an interesting story to tell. It's a well-directed movie by Robert Redford. The acting is great by everybody. My only problem is this movie runs a little too long and it seems stale at some points. It's based on a true story. In 1958, NBC started a game show craze especially with their hit show 21. When champion Herb Stampel is kicked out and replaced by the popular Charles Van Doren, NBC comes under fire as it's revealed that the champions may have been given the answers to the questions. As mentioned before, the acting is phenomenal. John Turturro and Ralph Fiennes are great in their respective roles as the champions. David Paymer certainly makes a slimy guy. Overall it was a good movie about corruption and it was mostly entertaining.

7 years, 8 months ago

AKB48Fan rated Imperium

 Imperium 6/10

7 years, 8 months ago

AKB48Fan added 1 item to The Good & The Bad - Movies Watched In 2017 list

A young FBI agent, eager to prove himself in the field, goes undercover as a white supremacist. Imperium is not a movie that is going to win you over at first and it's definitely not some Oscar winning contender but it's a pretty interesting and watchable thriller and Daniel Radcliffe's performance is good and you can easily see his dedication on the movie but everyone else is just very generic, one note and very bland. It does have some good moments here and there and Radcliffe's performance is good as I said but don't expect anything more than just that.

7 years, 8 months ago

AKB48Fan rated Lassie

 Lassie 7/10

7 years, 8 months ago

AKB48Fan added 1 item to The Good & The Bad - Movies Watched In 2017 list

I've watched various movies featuring the dog Lassie over the years and this one is just as good as them. Set during the onset of WWII in Yorkshire, Lassie the rough collie is sold by a poor family to a Duke who takes her up to Scotland. There she escapes and makes her down back South to reunite with her young master. It's a wonderful heartwarming family movie. The scenery and cinematography is homely, wild and beautiful and the cast is excellent which includes Peter O'Toole. You will find yourself rooting for the lovable dog and will I think be more than satisfied with the ending! Be prepared to shed a few tears as well. If you aren't an animal lover this is certainly not for you, but if you have a soft spot for our furry friends you will definitely like it. If you have ever had a faithful dog as a pet it should touch you particularly - it celebrates the loyal nature of the canine and the fulfilling relationships humans can build with them. Recommended.

7 years, 8 months ago

AKB48Fan rated A Dirty Shame

 A Dirty Shame 2/10

7 years, 8 months ago

AKB48Fan added 1 item to The Good & The Bad - Movies Watched In 2017 list

An absolutely abysmal John Waters sex-comedy about a middle aged woman called Sylvia Stickles who after a meeting with a mystical tow truck driver and a bump on the head, becomes transformed into a sex addict. From here on the whole town seem getting "bumps" on the head and the whole place becomes an uncontrollable sex mad den. It really is bottom of the barrel stuff, more cringe-worthy than funny. What on earth attracted a pretty good cast to this appalling junk is a mystery. The whole movie is full of over the top annoying characters and seems to go on and on forever. Avoid at all costs.

7 years, 8 months ago