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This is a solid well-acted made-for-TV drama that stars Peter Graves as a family man on an excavation excursion with his kids in the California mountains who survives a huge solar flare blast followed by an earthquake; slowly, the family comes to realise the astronomical proportions of what has happened when they get back to town and find desolate streets and dogs that have gone insane. The drama is very effective and eerie. John Llewellyn Moxey's spare, no-frills direction lets the starkly plotted story unfold in a creepily gradual and unforced manner which makes for a genuinely unsettling viewing. It keeps you glued from start to finish with a storyline that doesn't go for sentimentality and has a somewhat downbeat ending. Considering the low budget for this movie, it doesn't rely on special effects but more on the family's survival instincts in the face that they could be the only people left alive. Definitely a rare movie that should be seeked out with a superior end of the world story.

7 years, 10 months ago

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This movie does for this generation what John Hughes' movies did for the '80s and what "She's All That" did for the '90s. This movie is so funny and Hailee Steinfeld nails those awkward teenage years spot on. It marks the feature directorial debut of writer/director Kelly Fremon Craig who superbly wrote this wonderful hilarious coming-of-age story that's candid and unadulterated. The movie gives you an honest look at what teenagers in the suburbs deal with these days. And much of it is thanks to Hailee Steinfeld's performance as Nadine that can't get any more real and authentic. And Steinfeld is surrounded by equally appealing talents like Kyra Sedgwick, Blake Jenner, Haley Lu Richardson, Hayden Szeto and Woody Harrelson as the sarcastic teacher who reluctantly helps Nadine figure herself out. All in all, this is a superb movie and you're guaranteed to have a good time watching it.

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This movie focuses on a young boy, Conor, and his struggles to cope with his feelings in the face of his mother's terminal illness. Despite being on the surface to be a movie for children, this is emphatically not a kids movie. It is, in fact, a rather dark tale of emotional distress in the face of imminent death and the fantastic and frightening ways in which a young person responds to an appalling situation they can do nothing to avoid. Be prepared for some tears as this is an heartbreaking powerful drama. The acting from the main characters is uniformly superb but Lewis MacDougall as Conor is exceptional. The fantasy sequences are also brilliantly rendered. A must-see movie.

7 years, 10 months ago

AKB48Fan rated Samurai Flamenco

 Samurai Flamenco 8/10

7 years, 10 months ago

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

7 years, 10 months ago

AKB48Fan rated Rings

 Rings 4/10

7 years, 10 months ago

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More than a decade after she last appeared on the big screen, Samara is back for another round to complete a trilogy of movies revolving around her. Don't know why they bothered as this movie isn't in the least bit scary. The story does give Samara's backstory but it does little to enhance the plot. There's nothing unique to make it stand out from your crappy generic teen horror movie and it is more or less devoid of any genuine frights and suspense. So a thumbs down from myself. I'd rather watch the Sadako vs Kayako movie that came out last year in Japan than this one. At least that was more interesting. Please no more Ring installment from Hollywood.

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AKB48Fan rated Kids On the Slope

 Kids On the Slope 9/10

7 years, 10 months ago

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

7 years, 10 months ago

AKB48Fan rated Resident Evil: The Final Chapter

 Resident Evil: The Final Chapter 4/10

7 years, 10 months ago

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The video game adaptation franchise finally concludes but not on a high, just another below average action movie that doesn't really succeed. I did like the first couple of movies but it has steadily gone downhill in the last few instalments. Alice (Milla Jovovich) survived the war in Washington D.C. and roams the streets. She hasn't seemed to learn from her five other movies, still walking into traps and finding herself in trouble. Alice ducks, flips, and shoots her way out of dire circumstances on more than one occasion. The action would be a lot more fun to watch if there weren't some many cuts that make for confusing action and hurts the narrative, a signature of Paul W.S. Anderson's directing style. Milla Jovovich does her best with the weak script handed to her. It's not the worst in the franchise but it's not the best either. I would only recommend this for hardcore fans only.

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A young loner discovers a squid like monster in a junkyard and finds he can use it to power his truck. Soon he befriends the monster and sets out to help it find it's way home. Great special effects and some good performances from some likable lead actors makes this an enjoyable movie to watch. Don't expect the plot to hold up to well under strict scrutiny but it is a kids movie after all. There are some good positive messages about family and friends with a little bit of a green message too but nothing heavy handed. The monster is very likable and the movie has some funny moments too. Kids should enjoy this very much.

7 years, 10 months ago

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Even though I have no regrets watching this movie, I found it - to put it bluntly well, 'meh.' That being said, I don't mean to discredit James McAvoy for his role as Kevin and the few other personalities. It is absolutely worth mentioning that he delivered each character very well. Unfortunately, McAvoy's outstanding deliverance is probably the best thing, this movie has to offer. The movie misses at many points, that it left me wondering what it actually wanted from us. Overall it's an average horror-thriller movie, which does not belong to Shyamalan's worst work, or his best. The plot is very predictable and won't leave you surprised. Still, it is not a bad movie and worth the watch, because of the performances of the cast.

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Lion is a truly exceptional movie and this story will stay with me forever. The casting, the story, the cinematography and the amazing music was done perfectly and I actually cannot fault this movie. The performances are all topnotch (especially Dev Patel and Nicole Kidman). It is mind blowing and makes you appreciate how lucky you are to have whatever it is you have in a seriously humbling way. If you appreciate good movies, this one is a must.

7 years, 10 months ago

AKB48Fan rated Nocturnal Animals

 Nocturnal Animals 8/10

7 years, 10 months ago

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Nocturnal Animals is a very good movie! Director Tom Ford creates a suspenseful, thriller type atmosphere that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Amy Adams is spectacular in every sense of the word. Jake Gyllenhaal is brilliant as he always is. Tom Ford's work and effort is astonishing in every single detail put in this movie. The script and overall theme of this movie is perfect! The ending leaves the viewer to reflect upon our decision making and the choices we choose to make in life and how that will cost us in the end. The conclusion to this nerve-shredding movie is filled with twists that no one will see coming. It's gripping, thrilling, and captivating.

7 years, 10 months ago

AKB48Fan rated Himeanole

 Himeanole 8/10

7 years, 11 months ago

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A Japanese movie that hides it's dark storyline from the viewer until halfway through. It starts out as a bit of a comedy revolving around 2 losers with one taking a shine to a young waitress in a cafe. I'm not going to say anymore about the plot because the less you know the better it is. All I'll say is there are twists and turns and an interesting storyline about people getting hurt in the past. Go Morita from the boy band V6 gives an incredible performance as a psychopath. This is that kind of movie that keeps you on the edge of your seat. If you like your thrillers dark then seek this out.

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AKB48Fan rated The Love Factor

 The Love Factor 2/10

7 years, 11 months ago

AKB48Fan added 2 items to The Good & The Bad - Movies Watched In 2017 list

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A classic CFF movie featuring a young teenage Michael Crawford as the leader of a gang called The Battersea Bats. They get embroiled in a rivalry with another gang The Victorian Victors. Both gangs put their names into the hat for a Soapbox Derby race. The rivalry gets personal when the Victorian Victors start using dirty tricks in order to get one up on the Battersea Bats. It's such a brilliant children's movie and all the better for the location shooting around London. I'm sure much of the buildings shown in this movie are long gone now so as such it's a great timepiece of London at the end of the 50's. Michael Crawford is on top form here and is a bit of a tough guy as well as Peter Toms who doesn't hold back in fighting against the rivals' leader. There's a rather ugly looking car on show here as well in the Italian built Isetta. Trendy and nippy at the time I'm sure but naff looking these days! All in all, a very watchable and enjoyable little movie.

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