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AKB48Fan rated Phantasm V: Ravager

 Phantasm V: Ravager 5/10

8 years, 7 months ago

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The 5th and probably the last in the Phantasm series has Reggie walking through the desert where he is trying to locate Mike as well as The Tall Man. Sadly this movie is just average compared to some of the other movies which I've really liked. It's just a series of strung together kills, running around, and dream like scenes with Reggie in a hospital talking to another stalwart of the series Mike. The ending was just so uninspiring. The movie answers no questions at all. The last scene sort of suggests a sequel could happen one day, but as Angus Scrimm is no longer here, it's unlikely to happen. Overall a disappointing end to the Phantasm series.

8 years, 7 months ago

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BBC documentary maker Louis Theroux tries to make a movie about the Church of Scientology but is met with a wall of silence from it's members so he grabs a couple of ex-members of the church and actors to recreate some key events in the cult's history. Louis is constantly bombarded by the organisations bug-eyed loyalists, threatened by its long list of lawyers and he is unable to get close to its leader David Miscavige. Theroux travels all around Los Angeles learning about the recklessness of Scientology and what kind of place it really is. There are a few times when Theroux tries to investigate some of the key sites that are part of the organisation but he is told to leave the premises as he is trespassing and told to drive off a mile away from their road, even though the road in question is a public one. My Scientology Movie has very engaging and entertaining moments but you don't really learn anything new about the church that you probably didn't know already. Louis first big-screen doc is an entertaining affair peppered with surreal moments and wry wit; but unfortunately the people he really wanted to meet and talk to was way out of reach.

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I wasn't aware that the main actresses in this movie are famous Youtube stars. Anyhow, this is a great little comedy although I wasn't expecting much out of it. It's well paced, well acted for what it is, nicely written with great dialogue, witty and charming. It's about as believable as any movie of this genre and very formulaic, but that doesn't stop it rising to the heap of all the other unbelievable and formulaic movies. Give it a shot and see what you think. I enjoyed it.

8 years, 7 months ago

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Deepwater Horizon dramatises the true story of what happened on an oil rig that exploded in 2010 off the Louisiana coast creating the worst oil spill in US history. From the beginning you are given a plot that builds a bond with the main characters of the movie with Mark Wahlberg and Kurt Russell taking centre stage. Also, as the movie draws on you quickly find yourself engulfed in the realistic nature of the story as if you were actually there. A lot of respect for the behind the scenes people who make the realism possible. To go along with the character development and realism of the movie, a lot can be said for the plot line. There is never a dull moment in the movie. It packs a powerful emotional punch, but it left me feeling there was more story to tell. Overall, this is a solid movie and a sure crowd-pleaser.

8 years, 7 months ago

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Beautiful story of survival, family and humour. Amazing cinematography and relatable lovable characters. This movie places deep characters and themes in a beautifully visual setting of New Zealand while making it hilariously funny and giving the right amount of action, thought-provoking situations and dialogue to make it a perfect movie using every possible opportunity to give the audience an emotional and visual pleasure. The movie covers so many aspects of developing emotions while delivering a heart touching laugh your ass off story and never letting the audience either laughing or awing for the story of this cute parent-less fat boy and his journey of running, hiding and surviving though the unique NZ bush and connection to his uncle Heck. The movie allows the audience to leave with the most satisfyingly developed characters and story, while becoming a instant classic and a great showcase of New Zealand as a country and its potential in the film industry.

8 years, 7 months ago

AKB48Fan rated Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children

 Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 9/10

8 years, 7 months ago

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I was amazed at how great this movie turned out to be. I don't even know where to start, from the amazing characters, fantastically structured story line and the flawless cinematography. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children is such a refreshing movie because it isn't just some high budget CGI festival based on a video game or fairy tale, it is what many would call a real story, structure, characters and plot is what makes up a movie, and this movie pulled off all 3 spectacularly. Tim Burton and the rest of the production team could not have done it any better. If you haven't seen it yet then go see it right now because it would take me days to go into everything I loved about this movie. One of the best I've seen this year.

8 years, 7 months ago

AKB48Fan rated Sukeban: Taiman Shobu

 Sukeban: Taiman Shobu 7/10

8 years, 7 months ago

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aka Girl Boss 6 - Diamond Showdown. The 6th and last Girl Boss pink violence movie finds Reiko Ike as the leader of the Sunflower female gang who butts heads with a bunch of yakuza. After the last couple in this series was average at best, this one is a lot more entertaining and has some comedy as well. The charismatic and very beautiful Reiko Ike gives one of her best performances in what would be her last full year as an actress. There's a good storyline and all the supporting actors/actresses contribute in making this a fun movie to watch.

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AKB48Fan rated I Live in Fear : Record of a Living Being

 I Live in Fear : Record of a Living Being 4/10

8 years, 7 months ago

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This is an odd little curio from the Cold War era. I think it played a lot better back in the 1950s, as today many younger viewers won't be able to relate to the theme...it will all seem too weird and too tough to understand. Toshiro Mifune plays a man much older than he actually was - he had his hair whitened for the movie and he walks about hunched over like an old man. He suffers from a severe obsession - that Japan is going to be destroyed by a nuclear war. He insists as the family patriarch that his entire family move to the only safe place on Earth - the Brazilian rain forest! This wasn't one of Akira Kurosawa's successful movies and it shows. I was frankly bored a lot of the time and by the end of the movie came I didn't really care about what happened to Mifune's character. I'm sure Kurosawa's fans will enjoy this movie but I for one did not.

8 years, 7 months ago

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This is an entertaining movie, but it is far from the finest moment in Hong Kong cinema. The story starts out well enough, and quickly picks up pace, but towards the last third of the movie it started to become forced and somewhat messy, making the movie suffer in overall coherency and enjoyment as a result. It does have some of Hong Kong's top actors in it, and Aaron Kwok does carry the movie quite well. It was a shame that Andy Lau wasn't given more screen time in the movie, but his appearance was great nonetheless. The movie was nicely shot and edited, and it is enjoyable for what it is. The ending leaves it open for a sequel which was released during the Summer.

8 years, 7 months ago

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This documentary follows filmmaker Michal Siewierski as he explores the impact that food choice has on people's health, the health of our planet and on the lives of other species sharing our world. It looks at many misconceptions about food and diet, offering a new view on these issues. You might think this is a load of crap by so-called experts or it might inspire you to change your lifestyle - whatever your views it is still a very interesting documentary to watch and gives you 'food' for thought! One thing is for certain, you will never look at your plate in the same way again.

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This movie has done somewhat well at the box office so far so I thought it would be great to watch it. How wrong I was. Was it any good? No, in fact it tried so hard to be. The punchlines just doesn't hit the right spot and even if it did they were fleeting right away. I just didn't find it funny. Its anthropomorphic world is not easy to get and its eccentricity became annoying and unfunny quirks. Junior and Tulip are too frenzied like they were high on something. I'm sure kids will love this movie and they're the target audience obviously but I'm afraid I didn't like it one bit.

8 years, 7 months ago

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The first time I saw The Blair Witch Project, it was quite an experience. It started the whole found footage movie genre off. A reboot or sequel would be inevitable, and here we are, today, with a sequel. Is Blair Witch a cash in, or did it bring something new to the table? Blair Witch borrows way too much from its older sibling, the story structure is rather similar and it does very little to differentiate itself. This time we follow Heather's brother, searching for his sister who disappeared in the Black Rock Woods during the first movie. Acting performances are okay, sometimes reaching the over the top levels plaguing many of today's horror flicks. The movie takes its time to build up the tension, which in the end is a bit of a mixed bag. It failed to grab me from the start, with okay performances and a story that doesn't captivate at all. Adding insult to injury are the horrible and unnecessary jump scares. Overall it's very disappointing. It fails to bring something new for the most part. Falling victim to a "been there done that" type of story and cheap jump scares, Blair Witch is unfortunately a forgettable effort.

8 years, 7 months ago

AKB48Fan rated The Magnificent Seven

 The Magnificent Seven 7/10

8 years, 7 months ago

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The Magnificent Seven is an excellent movie for what it is trying to be - an old school western. With The Magnificent Seven remake, director Antoine Fuqua, clearly decides to keep with the style of the original 1960 movie, which was itself a remake of the Kurosawa classic, The Seven Samurai. After an incredibly tense opening, the remaining first third of the film is a slow buildup (perhaps a little too slow for some viewers), as the director introduces the main characters. However, once the full, namesake team is in place, and arrives to the town they have been hired to defend, the movie is a tense, action thrill ride for the remainder. For those who are fans of old style, shoot-em up westerns, or simply a fan of action movies with nasty villains and clever one-liners, this film will not disappoint.

8 years, 7 months ago

AKB48Fan rated Kingsglaive: Final Fantasy XV

 Kingsglaive: Final Fantasy XV 7/10

8 years, 7 months ago

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Video game-based movies do not often turn out as good as they promise to be, and this always made me think that CGI is always the best way to bring video game stories to the big screen. Kingsglaive: Final Fantasy XV is great example of how CGI does a brilliant job in capturing the world of Final Fantasy XV in the best way possible. The world is absolutely amazing, the CGI is top-notch and the story is very interesting. In this movie, they used an amazing cast, which truly helps makes this movie a great one and a delight to any animation or Final Fantasy fan. I really connected with the Nyx Ulric character, He was everything you want in an animated hero. If you are a major animation fan, you literally cannot go wrong with this movie. It is fantastic.

8 years, 7 months ago

AKB48Fan rated Bridget Jones's Baby

 Bridget Jones's Baby 7/10

8 years, 7 months ago

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Third time's a charm in this latest movie starring the ditzy and still single Bridget Jones played as always by Renee Zellweger. It's a surprisingly funny, smart and adorable romantic comedy. Most of the old cast return except Hugh Grant and the addition of Emma Thompson as a doctor is inspiring. There are plenty of laugh out moments to be had such as the familiar round of Bridget's self-inflicted embarrassments. This is Renée Zellweger's movie though and in one of her first major roles in years she does not disappoint. Her Bridget is still scatty but is now also a mature woman capable of inspiring confidence (albeit mis-placed) in others. This movie is genuinely very good. Great script, excellent dialogue, fantastic performances done with real gusto and a lovely story.

8 years, 7 months ago

AKB48Fan rated Train to Busan

 Train to Busan 8/10

8 years, 8 months ago

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Train To Busan can be summed up in four words: zombies on a train. But what director Sang-ho Yeon does with this simple premise is extremely impressive, giving the somewhat tired zombie genre another jolt of life. Using his confined location— a packed intercity train — to maximum effect, Yeon expertly ramps up the tension, the living gradually whittled down to a handful of passengers fighting for survival against the slavering undead. There are some great ideas present that really add to the excitement, such as the zombies getting confused whenever the train enters a tunnel and swarming in numbers to break through barriers. Surprisingly, the gore quotient is very low, but with such a rollicking pace, the lack of blood really isn't an issue. Perhaps a touch too long at almost two hours to be perfect, Train to Busan is nevertheless one of the better zombie movies to come out in recent years. Highly recommended.

8 years, 8 months ago