Hello Everyone,
Sorry that I haven't posted anything lately. I have been working crazy late hours. It is the holiday season so I have not had any time to see any movies. And on my days off I've been so tired that I haven't felt like doing anything or going anywhere. So I haven't seen any movies but hopefully after the holiday season I will see more movies.
I am also hoping when I have time I will be able to write a review of the hit comedy Modern Family. Recently I started watching Modern Family from the very beginning and before long I was caught up to the current season and the current episode. So I am hoping to share with you my thoughts on that funny show as well with a bunch of other great shows and even some not so great or some that has the potential to be great.
As far as films I am hoping to see "A Bridge of Spies", "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2", and of course "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" just to name a few. So I am hoping to see those films soon and write about them. In the meantime some shows to check out to get you through the Winter hiatus shows on television are going on are: Netflix series Daredevil, season 2 is coming up early next year. So if you haven't seen the first season you better hurry. There is also the newest show Jessica Jones also on Netflix. And for all you Doctor Who fans, don't forget to watch the Christmas special, The first interaction between the 12th doctor and River Song, so it should be good.
-Katiejayforever
P.S. Stand by for next review!
Tuesday, December 8, 2015
Thursday, October 29, 2015
Crimson Peak
Hello Everyone,
Spoiler Alert!!!!!
Well it's time for another film review and for all you who cannot wait for Halloween are in for a real treat this week. Because this week the film will really get you in the mood for Saturday. And if you don't like Halloween or not a horror fan then maybe you should stop reading this post right now and wait for the next one. But if your someone who can't get enough gore than you are in the right place. Now let;s get started with the review of Crimson Peak.
First thing is the way I would describe this film is gory, graphic, freaky and disturbing. So basically everything that Guillermo del Toro is known for. When I first saw the trailer and I saw Guillermo del Toro directed it, I knew it had to be gory. And that was just fine with me because for me the bloodier a horror movie is, the better. Because what's the point of watching horror if its not gory. Another reason I wanted to see the film is because I was looking for a film I could watch in Halloween. I enjoy watching horror movies on Halloween, its the best time to watch horror and try to scare yourself. So this movie was a good way to say goodbye to October 2015. I also enjoy watching Tom Hiddelston play a role that is not Marvel related. It gives him a chance to branch out in his acting. Though I do love him as Loki but every now and then its nice to see him playing a different role. And his role in this was the furthest from Loki then he could possibly get. And he was great as well as the other actors in it and everything the role called for them to do, they did. The acting was one of the things that made the movie really fun to watch.
What I thought was clever was the way they edited the trailer was misleading then what the film actually is. When I first saw the trailer I thought the movie was going to an haunted house type of thing but it was the exact opposite. And I like that the trailer did that because that's what the trailer is supposed to do. Make you think one thing so you will be surprised when you actually see the movie. And as I was watching the film I was surprised at every turn and it made the movie that much more enjoyable. Because it was more surprising that meant there were more moments that either made you jump or made you think "oh shit" which is always the best part of a horror movie.
On top of being gory it was also graphic, they showed things that are normally covered in most movies or at the very least tamed down. But this film is rated "R" so enough said. Now pretty much everything about the film is disturbing but what makes it truly disturbing is the climax where everything is revealed. Now I won't give it away but lets just say if and when you do see it, you are going to "oh my God" or "so that's what was going on on the whole time." And that is what really seals it of being a really good horror flick.
So if you guys want to have your pants scared right off of you, or your looking for something to do on Halloween then I suggest you check out Crimson Peak. It is a gory, graphic, freaky and disturbing film that you will be able to watch every Hallows eve.
-Katiejayforever
P.S. Stand by for next review!
Spoiler Alert!!!!!
Well it's time for another film review and for all you who cannot wait for Halloween are in for a real treat this week. Because this week the film will really get you in the mood for Saturday. And if you don't like Halloween or not a horror fan then maybe you should stop reading this post right now and wait for the next one. But if your someone who can't get enough gore than you are in the right place. Now let;s get started with the review of Crimson Peak.
First thing is the way I would describe this film is gory, graphic, freaky and disturbing. So basically everything that Guillermo del Toro is known for. When I first saw the trailer and I saw Guillermo del Toro directed it, I knew it had to be gory. And that was just fine with me because for me the bloodier a horror movie is, the better. Because what's the point of watching horror if its not gory. Another reason I wanted to see the film is because I was looking for a film I could watch in Halloween. I enjoy watching horror movies on Halloween, its the best time to watch horror and try to scare yourself. So this movie was a good way to say goodbye to October 2015. I also enjoy watching Tom Hiddelston play a role that is not Marvel related. It gives him a chance to branch out in his acting. Though I do love him as Loki but every now and then its nice to see him playing a different role. And his role in this was the furthest from Loki then he could possibly get. And he was great as well as the other actors in it and everything the role called for them to do, they did. The acting was one of the things that made the movie really fun to watch.
What I thought was clever was the way they edited the trailer was misleading then what the film actually is. When I first saw the trailer I thought the movie was going to an haunted house type of thing but it was the exact opposite. And I like that the trailer did that because that's what the trailer is supposed to do. Make you think one thing so you will be surprised when you actually see the movie. And as I was watching the film I was surprised at every turn and it made the movie that much more enjoyable. Because it was more surprising that meant there were more moments that either made you jump or made you think "oh shit" which is always the best part of a horror movie.
On top of being gory it was also graphic, they showed things that are normally covered in most movies or at the very least tamed down. But this film is rated "R" so enough said. Now pretty much everything about the film is disturbing but what makes it truly disturbing is the climax where everything is revealed. Now I won't give it away but lets just say if and when you do see it, you are going to "oh my God" or "so that's what was going on on the whole time." And that is what really seals it of being a really good horror flick.
So if you guys want to have your pants scared right off of you, or your looking for something to do on Halloween then I suggest you check out Crimson Peak. It is a gory, graphic, freaky and disturbing film that you will be able to watch every Hallows eve.
-Katiejayforever
P.S. Stand by for next review!
Wednesday, October 14, 2015
The Big Bang Theory Taping
Hello Everyone,
Spoiler Alert!!!!!
So this week is going to be a little different, I don't have a movie to review this week. Instead I was lucky enough to get tickets to see The Big Bang Theory being taped. So I thought it would be fun to tell you guys of that experience. Now I really like The Big Bang Theory and I have wanted to see a taping of it for a while. But tickets are really hard to come by. So I was glad when something came up for it. Alright let's get started with discussing my experience of The Big Bang Theory taping.
1) Getting the tickets
The Big Bang Theory is a popular show, everyone wants to see it being taped. Now you can get tickets and for free to but it is incredibly difficult. The way I got them was the web site www.tvtickets.com, but I didn't get them the first time I went on the site. I had to keep checking back, the key is persistence and patience, just keep checking the site. The funny thing is I wasn't expecting to get tickets at all. I just got home from work one night and check the web site and noticed there were standby tickets available so I jumped at the chance. The only thing was they were standby so I knew I had to get there very early.
2) The waiting game
The day of the taping came, my dad took the day off, I was off and we were picking my mom up at a certain time from her day job. Here's something to make sure to do before you go and that is make sure you eat a good breakfast because once you get there and get in line you do not want to get out. Unless you go with some people then one of you can do a food run. But you will get hungry. For The Big Bang Theory make sure you get there at least at noon probably no later then one o'clock. Especially if you have standby tickets. Around 3:30 the audience coordinators take you to the waiting area of the parking structure. This is when they tell you to put your cellphones in the car. That's right there is no cellphones or any electronic devices allowed in the studio. They take guarantee ticket holders and people that decide to do the VIP first. Then they take standby ticket holders. And they don't take all the standbys that's why you have to get there early. If you don't get in, they take you to an auditorium and you watch from there, but that wouldn't be any fun. The funny thing we weren't expecting to get in, they let in 42 standbys and we were 34, 35 and 36. So we got very lucky and it was worth it.
3) At the taping
When we got into the studio, they check our bags one more time and if anybody still had their cellphone they kept them until the end. They sat us down and in the studio 200 people could fit so they really packed us in. Before the taping began we got to see a brand new episode that hadn't aired. Then after that they announce cast introductions which it is hard to see the cast because everyone stand up. But that's okay because you see them enough when the taping starts. We were lucky they built a new set and we got to see three to four scenes shot right in front of us. The other set was around the corner so we had to watch it on the monitors, still cool. Now the cast doesn't mess up too much, can't afford to, but they mess up and that's funny. The taping ended at 10:00 PM and the cast do not sign autographs so when they its time to go, its time to go.
Overall it was an interesting experience but also a long day and night. Tapings for the show are Tuesdays from 6:30 PM to 10:00 PM.
-Katiejayforever
P.S. Stand by for next review!
Spoiler Alert!!!!!
So this week is going to be a little different, I don't have a movie to review this week. Instead I was lucky enough to get tickets to see The Big Bang Theory being taped. So I thought it would be fun to tell you guys of that experience. Now I really like The Big Bang Theory and I have wanted to see a taping of it for a while. But tickets are really hard to come by. So I was glad when something came up for it. Alright let's get started with discussing my experience of The Big Bang Theory taping.
1) Getting the tickets
The Big Bang Theory is a popular show, everyone wants to see it being taped. Now you can get tickets and for free to but it is incredibly difficult. The way I got them was the web site www.tvtickets.com, but I didn't get them the first time I went on the site. I had to keep checking back, the key is persistence and patience, just keep checking the site. The funny thing is I wasn't expecting to get tickets at all. I just got home from work one night and check the web site and noticed there were standby tickets available so I jumped at the chance. The only thing was they were standby so I knew I had to get there very early.
2) The waiting game
The day of the taping came, my dad took the day off, I was off and we were picking my mom up at a certain time from her day job. Here's something to make sure to do before you go and that is make sure you eat a good breakfast because once you get there and get in line you do not want to get out. Unless you go with some people then one of you can do a food run. But you will get hungry. For The Big Bang Theory make sure you get there at least at noon probably no later then one o'clock. Especially if you have standby tickets. Around 3:30 the audience coordinators take you to the waiting area of the parking structure. This is when they tell you to put your cellphones in the car. That's right there is no cellphones or any electronic devices allowed in the studio. They take guarantee ticket holders and people that decide to do the VIP first. Then they take standby ticket holders. And they don't take all the standbys that's why you have to get there early. If you don't get in, they take you to an auditorium and you watch from there, but that wouldn't be any fun. The funny thing we weren't expecting to get in, they let in 42 standbys and we were 34, 35 and 36. So we got very lucky and it was worth it.
3) At the taping
When we got into the studio, they check our bags one more time and if anybody still had their cellphone they kept them until the end. They sat us down and in the studio 200 people could fit so they really packed us in. Before the taping began we got to see a brand new episode that hadn't aired. Then after that they announce cast introductions which it is hard to see the cast because everyone stand up. But that's okay because you see them enough when the taping starts. We were lucky they built a new set and we got to see three to four scenes shot right in front of us. The other set was around the corner so we had to watch it on the monitors, still cool. Now the cast doesn't mess up too much, can't afford to, but they mess up and that's funny. The taping ended at 10:00 PM and the cast do not sign autographs so when they its time to go, its time to go.
Overall it was an interesting experience but also a long day and night. Tapings for the show are Tuesdays from 6:30 PM to 10:00 PM.
-Katiejayforever
P.S. Stand by for next review!
Monday, September 28, 2015
Man From U.N.C.L.E
Hello Everyone,
Spoiler Alert!!!!!
The time has come for another film review. Now this film I wasn't expecting to see in theatres but my friend asked me to do something with her and this seemed like the most interesting movie that was out at the time. So we figured why not! This movie was originally a television show but it was a good stand alone possibly an origin story in a way film. Lets get started with this review of Man From U.N.c.L.E.
Like I stated above Man From U.N.C.L.E was at first a T.V. show. Now I have never seen the show it was before my time but you don't need to, to see the film and understand what is going on. what I like was that you could watch the film without needing to now anything about the show or even knowing there was even a show at all. Because it was a stand alone plot which made the movie more entertaining and engaging. And in the same ways it was a origin story because the characters were introduce but they did not know each other before the film. So it was the story of two very different spies meeting, teaming up, defeating the villain and being forced into forming a team. Overall the writing of the film was not the best and it was okay but it did keep you going and it was amusing and had a lot of humor in it. But I am not going to lie, I have seen other films that were better written.
I think the most interesting thing about the film was to watch how the two main characters interacted with each other from start to finish. This is one of the few movies that actually has two main protagonist just like the original show. And one of the few movies where the two protagonist are both male as most movies are male and female. So the main relationship was a platonic bromance instead of an romantic between the man and woman although you did have one in there it just wasn't the main relationship. I enjoy movies where the bromance takes center stage and the romance takes a backseat it makes for a nice change. I also enjoyed the fact the movie has a British actor playing an American doing an American accent. And an American actor playing an Russian doing a Russian accent. It gave the actors a nice variety of roles they can put on their resumes. And they did a good job at the accents they were doing.
Speaking on the acting I thought it was good for what the movie was and what the actors were required to do for the film. Now since I haven't seen the T.V. show, I have nothing to compare it to but I think this is a good thing because when you have that something to compare you always tend to say the newest actors are not as good as the original actors. And that's when you usually get disappointed. So in this case yes I think it was good I had nothing to compare it to cause I'll probably would have been disappointed maybe not. I also like that they got two actors that are still just starting to make a name for themselves, to play the main characters. It showed their talent!
Bottom line is Man From U.N.C.L.E is an interesting film with great acting. But I wouldn't pay too much to see it as it was just okay but you could just wait to see it on T.V. for free.
-Katiejayforever
P.S. Stand by for next review!
Spoiler Alert!!!!!
The time has come for another film review. Now this film I wasn't expecting to see in theatres but my friend asked me to do something with her and this seemed like the most interesting movie that was out at the time. So we figured why not! This movie was originally a television show but it was a good stand alone possibly an origin story in a way film. Lets get started with this review of Man From U.N.c.L.E.
Like I stated above Man From U.N.C.L.E was at first a T.V. show. Now I have never seen the show it was before my time but you don't need to, to see the film and understand what is going on. what I like was that you could watch the film without needing to now anything about the show or even knowing there was even a show at all. Because it was a stand alone plot which made the movie more entertaining and engaging. And in the same ways it was a origin story because the characters were introduce but they did not know each other before the film. So it was the story of two very different spies meeting, teaming up, defeating the villain and being forced into forming a team. Overall the writing of the film was not the best and it was okay but it did keep you going and it was amusing and had a lot of humor in it. But I am not going to lie, I have seen other films that were better written.
I think the most interesting thing about the film was to watch how the two main characters interacted with each other from start to finish. This is one of the few movies that actually has two main protagonist just like the original show. And one of the few movies where the two protagonist are both male as most movies are male and female. So the main relationship was a platonic bromance instead of an romantic between the man and woman although you did have one in there it just wasn't the main relationship. I enjoy movies where the bromance takes center stage and the romance takes a backseat it makes for a nice change. I also enjoyed the fact the movie has a British actor playing an American doing an American accent. And an American actor playing an Russian doing a Russian accent. It gave the actors a nice variety of roles they can put on their resumes. And they did a good job at the accents they were doing.
Speaking on the acting I thought it was good for what the movie was and what the actors were required to do for the film. Now since I haven't seen the T.V. show, I have nothing to compare it to but I think this is a good thing because when you have that something to compare you always tend to say the newest actors are not as good as the original actors. And that's when you usually get disappointed. So in this case yes I think it was good I had nothing to compare it to cause I'll probably would have been disappointed maybe not. I also like that they got two actors that are still just starting to make a name for themselves, to play the main characters. It showed their talent!
Bottom line is Man From U.N.C.L.E is an interesting film with great acting. But I wouldn't pay too much to see it as it was just okay but you could just wait to see it on T.V. for free.
-Katiejayforever
P.S. Stand by for next review!
Monday, September 14, 2015
Fantastic Four
Hello Everyone,
Spoiler Alert!!!!!
Well now is the time for another film review. For those of you who have read the title for this review and before you judge me for actually going to see this particular film, let me explain to you why I did. The reason being is my friend works at a movie theatre and she can get me in for free. So when you can see a movie for nothing then you are going to jump at the chance even if you know it is going to be a bad movie. With that being said this film was worth every penny I paid; nothing. Now lets get started with this review of the latest Fantastic Four.
I have to start with how this latest Fantastic Four is written and how the story or the lack there of plays out. First of all if you are a hardcore fan of Fantastic Four or a fan of comics, then do not I repeat DO NOT SEE THIS FILM IT WILL PISS YOU OFF. Because it totally deviates from the comics and has nothing to do with them. That was the first thing wrong. The second thing was that Sue and Johnny were not biologically related and Sue was actually adopted by Johnny's dad. This didn't really bother me too much especially when I found out they cast an African American actor to play Johnny. I knew they were going to have one of them be adopted or have them be step siblings or not related at all. So that was the least of the problems with the writing. When it comes down to it the characters being related does not really drive the story. But it does make the audience realize that the characters about each other thus makes care about them to. This film still does that with the Sue and Johnny and the Reed and Ben characters. So score for one for the writers in that sense. But unfortunately that is not enough to make this a good superhero film. Here is the thing this film is supposed to be a reboot and a origin story of how these four different individuals get special powers and went onto become superheroes. And they completely screwed up the origin story. I think they could have at least kept how they got their powers the same. But the filmmakers though otherwise.
Speaking on the cast now I know they went with a younger cast to get younger viewers interested in the film but I am not so certain it was an advantage for them. I am not saying the cast wasn't good for what they had to work with. And I know that the characters are supposed to be top notch scientists. But Reed is so smart, he is able to send an object to another dimension from his garage at ten years old. A little hard to believe! Another thing we never get really see Reed and Ben become friends. Just Ben helps out Reed one time and boom their friends. I just would of like to seen more of their friendship, it would of help with character development. I mean at the end of the day they are just kids, remarkable kids but still just kids that get cocky and think they know it all and that is usually when everything falls to shit. So I think it would have been better if they stuck with an older cast to show that the characters realize that they don't know everything and also realize that shouldn't have started what they started. But they are going to do everything they can to fix their mistakes.
I thought the way they made Doom look was just okay but for the story they came up with made sense to a degree. But for what the character and story is supposed to be, it was blah. Now for some positive point: I did like the fact that this one was darker than the previous two. I like the fact that they made Johnny more serious and less of the comic relief. And the special effects were still good. But these positive points are still not enough to redeem the writing of the entire film.
-Katiejayforever
P.S. Stand by for next review!
Spoiler Alert!!!!!
Well now is the time for another film review. For those of you who have read the title for this review and before you judge me for actually going to see this particular film, let me explain to you why I did. The reason being is my friend works at a movie theatre and she can get me in for free. So when you can see a movie for nothing then you are going to jump at the chance even if you know it is going to be a bad movie. With that being said this film was worth every penny I paid; nothing. Now lets get started with this review of the latest Fantastic Four.
I have to start with how this latest Fantastic Four is written and how the story or the lack there of plays out. First of all if you are a hardcore fan of Fantastic Four or a fan of comics, then do not I repeat DO NOT SEE THIS FILM IT WILL PISS YOU OFF. Because it totally deviates from the comics and has nothing to do with them. That was the first thing wrong. The second thing was that Sue and Johnny were not biologically related and Sue was actually adopted by Johnny's dad. This didn't really bother me too much especially when I found out they cast an African American actor to play Johnny. I knew they were going to have one of them be adopted or have them be step siblings or not related at all. So that was the least of the problems with the writing. When it comes down to it the characters being related does not really drive the story. But it does make the audience realize that the characters about each other thus makes care about them to. This film still does that with the Sue and Johnny and the Reed and Ben characters. So score for one for the writers in that sense. But unfortunately that is not enough to make this a good superhero film. Here is the thing this film is supposed to be a reboot and a origin story of how these four different individuals get special powers and went onto become superheroes. And they completely screwed up the origin story. I think they could have at least kept how they got their powers the same. But the filmmakers though otherwise.
Speaking on the cast now I know they went with a younger cast to get younger viewers interested in the film but I am not so certain it was an advantage for them. I am not saying the cast wasn't good for what they had to work with. And I know that the characters are supposed to be top notch scientists. But Reed is so smart, he is able to send an object to another dimension from his garage at ten years old. A little hard to believe! Another thing we never get really see Reed and Ben become friends. Just Ben helps out Reed one time and boom their friends. I just would of like to seen more of their friendship, it would of help with character development. I mean at the end of the day they are just kids, remarkable kids but still just kids that get cocky and think they know it all and that is usually when everything falls to shit. So I think it would have been better if they stuck with an older cast to show that the characters realize that they don't know everything and also realize that shouldn't have started what they started. But they are going to do everything they can to fix their mistakes.
I thought the way they made Doom look was just okay but for the story they came up with made sense to a degree. But for what the character and story is supposed to be, it was blah. Now for some positive point: I did like the fact that this one was darker than the previous two. I like the fact that they made Johnny more serious and less of the comic relief. And the special effects were still good. But these positive points are still not enough to redeem the writing of the entire film.
-Katiejayforever
P.S. Stand by for next review!
Monday, August 31, 2015
Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation
Hello Everyone,
Spoiler Alert!!!!!
Well the time has come for another film review. This film I saw a couple of weeks ago with my friends. Needless to say going to the movies with friends makes for a good day at least for me it does. The movie we went to see was the latest addition to the Mission Impossible franchise staring Tom Cruise. Even though the film is part of a franchise, it was a good stand alone movie that had nothing to do with the other four prequels which made an entertaining film to watch. Now lets get started with this review of Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation.
I must first point out that in general I am not really a Tom Cruise fan, I think hes okay I just don't really follow him too much. But the last few movies hes done ever since Jack Reacher have been pretty good. This latest Mission Impossible is no different. I don't remember really anything about the first three Mission Impossible films, its been a while since I've seen them. But I do remember the last one Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol and I thought that one was okay. But one of the things I enjoyed about that one was that it was a stand alone film separate from the first three. Which is what I enjoyed about Rogue Nation that apart from having some of the actors in it, it had nothing to do with Ghost Protocol. It was a different story line, different problems the characters had to overcome and different solutions to those problems. A lot of times films will try to do a continuation of the previous but most times the continuation falls flat and it would have been better if the filmmakers would have done just two stand alone movies. And have two separate story lines apart from each other. Rogue Nation did the smart thing had a different story line and it paid off as it was funny, action packed and just a fun movie to watch.
Now it was obvious that Tom Cruise was going to reprise his role as Ethan Hunt, he is the main character after all. But Simon Pegg and Jeremy Renner also reprise their roles from the last one. I like both roles and both actors so it was great to see their characters explored more and to see the actors do something different than they usually do. My favorite character has to be Simon Pegg's Benji because he is the wildcard. He is the nerdy tech guy that everyone never sees as a threat but when the time comes he can really kick butt and be bad ass. He is just bad ass with a computer and not with hand-to-hand combat. It just goes to show you sometimes all you really need is a computer and intelligence. He is also really funny and Simon Pegg is great pulling off comedy.
I bring up the characters to bring up the centralized relationship of the film. Most films the centralized relationship is between the main guy and the main girl. But is not the case with Rogue Nation the centralized relationship in this film like in very few films is actually between two male characters. And those two characters are between Ethan and Benji. I like the fact that the film put the light on the friendship between Benji and Ethan and show you that these two characters truly, deeply care for each other. Now I like it when a film shows you the friendship of two characters because it shows you while a romantic relationship is nice and while we all hope for romance, friendship is the key for true happiness and without it, we are lost. Without friends, someone we can just be ourselves with than we do not know what to do with our free time.
Bottom line is Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation is a thrilling, exciting and kick ass movie and a great way to get out of the Summer heat and into an air condition building to cool down. A good Summer blockbuster film to watch!
-Katiejayforever
P.S. Stand by for next review.
Spoiler Alert!!!!!
Well the time has come for another film review. This film I saw a couple of weeks ago with my friends. Needless to say going to the movies with friends makes for a good day at least for me it does. The movie we went to see was the latest addition to the Mission Impossible franchise staring Tom Cruise. Even though the film is part of a franchise, it was a good stand alone movie that had nothing to do with the other four prequels which made an entertaining film to watch. Now lets get started with this review of Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation.
I must first point out that in general I am not really a Tom Cruise fan, I think hes okay I just don't really follow him too much. But the last few movies hes done ever since Jack Reacher have been pretty good. This latest Mission Impossible is no different. I don't remember really anything about the first three Mission Impossible films, its been a while since I've seen them. But I do remember the last one Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol and I thought that one was okay. But one of the things I enjoyed about that one was that it was a stand alone film separate from the first three. Which is what I enjoyed about Rogue Nation that apart from having some of the actors in it, it had nothing to do with Ghost Protocol. It was a different story line, different problems the characters had to overcome and different solutions to those problems. A lot of times films will try to do a continuation of the previous but most times the continuation falls flat and it would have been better if the filmmakers would have done just two stand alone movies. And have two separate story lines apart from each other. Rogue Nation did the smart thing had a different story line and it paid off as it was funny, action packed and just a fun movie to watch.
Now it was obvious that Tom Cruise was going to reprise his role as Ethan Hunt, he is the main character after all. But Simon Pegg and Jeremy Renner also reprise their roles from the last one. I like both roles and both actors so it was great to see their characters explored more and to see the actors do something different than they usually do. My favorite character has to be Simon Pegg's Benji because he is the wildcard. He is the nerdy tech guy that everyone never sees as a threat but when the time comes he can really kick butt and be bad ass. He is just bad ass with a computer and not with hand-to-hand combat. It just goes to show you sometimes all you really need is a computer and intelligence. He is also really funny and Simon Pegg is great pulling off comedy.
I bring up the characters to bring up the centralized relationship of the film. Most films the centralized relationship is between the main guy and the main girl. But is not the case with Rogue Nation the centralized relationship in this film like in very few films is actually between two male characters. And those two characters are between Ethan and Benji. I like the fact that the film put the light on the friendship between Benji and Ethan and show you that these two characters truly, deeply care for each other. Now I like it when a film shows you the friendship of two characters because it shows you while a romantic relationship is nice and while we all hope for romance, friendship is the key for true happiness and without it, we are lost. Without friends, someone we can just be ourselves with than we do not know what to do with our free time.
Bottom line is Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation is a thrilling, exciting and kick ass movie and a great way to get out of the Summer heat and into an air condition building to cool down. A good Summer blockbuster film to watch!
-Katiejayforever
P.S. Stand by for next review.
Monday, August 10, 2015
Marvels Ant Man
Hello Everyone,
Spoiler Alert!!!!!
Well sorry I missed last week I took some time off from work and went camping with my family so I did not have any wi-fi. But it was good and relaxing to take a little vacation even if it was only for a few days. But not to worry for I went to see a movie before my mini vacation. And I also went to see the movie with my family so it was a very busy week with the family for me. Which is good because the movie was one of those films that has something for the whole family to enjoy. And that movie is Marvels Ant Man, now lets get to the review.
I will admit that I wasn't too sure if Ant Man was going to be any good. But the movie surprised me by being fun and entertaining. It had action like a superhero film should have, it was funny; it had me laughing throughout the entire film, and it also had heart. The two father-daughter relationships will have you saying "Awww" or at least that is what I said when I watched the film. I won't say too much in case you haven't seen it, but just know the relationships was really sweet.
Another thing I wasn't sure about was Paul Rudd as Ant Man just because I have never seen him in a movie like this so I didn't know if he would be able to pull it off. But to my surprise he did and I thought he was entertaining in it. Especially in the scenes with Ant Man and Falcon. I think those were my favorite scenes because I enjoyed the banter and fun fight scene and the fact that Falcon got his ass kick by Ant Man. Funny! Another reason their banter was fun was because of the writing, the writers did a good job at mixing amusing dialogue with a butt kicking, action packed fight scene. That is something I hope to achieve when I become a writer for a television show or film, hopefully a superhero film or show.
However I was a bit disappointed that a line in the trailer did not make it in the final cut of the film. And that line was when Ant Man and Falcon are talking and Falcon asks Ant Man who he is and the response is "I am Ant Man," Falcon just stares at him with an expression like "really" and Ant Man say "Iron Man was taken."It is a silly line but it would have been fun. But oh well at least we got the line in the trailer. That is my one complaint which shows you how good the movie is. The thing with superhero films is you cannot take them too seriously.
Ever since Disney bought Marvel I have really like what they have done. The movies that have made and how they have made them all connect to each other have been very impressive. I like that they don't care how many movie it takes, they will do a film for each other heroes and explain how they become the hero they are then they will bring them together. For example they will do a Iron Man, A Captain America, a Thor etc, explain their story then they will bring them together for The Avengers. That way you as the audience already know the characters before they team up and you won't have to worry about explanation for The Avengers. Instead you can just watch their team up and their adventure unfold and enjoy it. Ant Man is not different and I personally can't wait to see Ant Man meet and team up with the other Avengers and yes Falcon is an Avenger. That is what Warner Brothers needs to do with DC Comics.
In conclusion Marvels Ant Man is a fun, entertaining, laugh out loud film that everyone of all ages will enjoy. So if you are looking for a film to see, go and see Ant Man. After all it has got to be better than Adam Sandler's Pixels.
-Katiejayforever
P.S. Stand by for next review!
Spoiler Alert!!!!!
Well sorry I missed last week I took some time off from work and went camping with my family so I did not have any wi-fi. But it was good and relaxing to take a little vacation even if it was only for a few days. But not to worry for I went to see a movie before my mini vacation. And I also went to see the movie with my family so it was a very busy week with the family for me. Which is good because the movie was one of those films that has something for the whole family to enjoy. And that movie is Marvels Ant Man, now lets get to the review.
I will admit that I wasn't too sure if Ant Man was going to be any good. But the movie surprised me by being fun and entertaining. It had action like a superhero film should have, it was funny; it had me laughing throughout the entire film, and it also had heart. The two father-daughter relationships will have you saying "Awww" or at least that is what I said when I watched the film. I won't say too much in case you haven't seen it, but just know the relationships was really sweet.
Another thing I wasn't sure about was Paul Rudd as Ant Man just because I have never seen him in a movie like this so I didn't know if he would be able to pull it off. But to my surprise he did and I thought he was entertaining in it. Especially in the scenes with Ant Man and Falcon. I think those were my favorite scenes because I enjoyed the banter and fun fight scene and the fact that Falcon got his ass kick by Ant Man. Funny! Another reason their banter was fun was because of the writing, the writers did a good job at mixing amusing dialogue with a butt kicking, action packed fight scene. That is something I hope to achieve when I become a writer for a television show or film, hopefully a superhero film or show.
However I was a bit disappointed that a line in the trailer did not make it in the final cut of the film. And that line was when Ant Man and Falcon are talking and Falcon asks Ant Man who he is and the response is "I am Ant Man," Falcon just stares at him with an expression like "really" and Ant Man say "Iron Man was taken."It is a silly line but it would have been fun. But oh well at least we got the line in the trailer. That is my one complaint which shows you how good the movie is. The thing with superhero films is you cannot take them too seriously.
Ever since Disney bought Marvel I have really like what they have done. The movies that have made and how they have made them all connect to each other have been very impressive. I like that they don't care how many movie it takes, they will do a film for each other heroes and explain how they become the hero they are then they will bring them together. For example they will do a Iron Man, A Captain America, a Thor etc, explain their story then they will bring them together for The Avengers. That way you as the audience already know the characters before they team up and you won't have to worry about explanation for The Avengers. Instead you can just watch their team up and their adventure unfold and enjoy it. Ant Man is not different and I personally can't wait to see Ant Man meet and team up with the other Avengers and yes Falcon is an Avenger. That is what Warner Brothers needs to do with DC Comics.
In conclusion Marvels Ant Man is a fun, entertaining, laugh out loud film that everyone of all ages will enjoy. So if you are looking for a film to see, go and see Ant Man. After all it has got to be better than Adam Sandler's Pixels.
-Katiejayforever
P.S. Stand by for next review!
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