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The Beekeeper (2024)
Just Plain "Fight" Fun
It was typical Jason Statham fight fare, but it was a lot of fun - it always fun to get to see him reprise his more notable roles like Frank Martin in The Transporter and Lee Christmas in The Expendables.
It's a story about a retired special agent from a black-ops organization hitting the revenge trail after some scammers steal everything from the person who was "the only person who took care of him" - which led to this friend tragically taking their own life.
It was nowhere near as deep or as good as say, The Accountant, it dipping rather blatantly and somewhat shallowly into the contempt we all feel for scammers to fuel its plot, but it was still an enjoyable watch.
In other words, while it wasn't very gripping or anything, it is still, always fun to watch Jason Statham be, well, Jason Statham.
In summary, this is a movie with which you just get to turn your mind off, munch on some popcorn and just have fun watching it.
1883 (2021)
Just... Amazing
I have always been a fan of Westerns, from spaghetti to more serious fare, enjoying all of them, and loving many of them. But that said, this series is arguably the absolute best in the genre I have ever watched.
Seriously, from its score, to its cast, to its storytelling, this show is just absolutely gripping. It gives you a real taste of what it must have been like for people in this era of the American frontier.
Here is to looking forward to more from the folks who made this. It isn't all that often that talent of this magnitude graces our screens, but when it does, it should be recognized and needs to be cherished.
Rumble Through the Dark (2023)
Remarkable
Having lived some of that life, myself, I thought this picture was an extremely accurate glimpse into what that life is really like. It was a very poignant watch for me.
Rumble Through the Dark was very passionate with their subject, and with their telling of this story.
Aaron Eckhart did a superb job playing his character. I never knew he could be capable of that range. His portrayal of this character was so remarkably well done, it was almost enough to make me forget about the story, in order to just sit in awe of his performance.
All I can say is, well done. A very compelling movie. One I'll no doubt watch again and again.
Wonder Woman (2017)
DC I Am Coming to Believe Stands for 'Dud-Churner'
Pointless. The story was a complete muddle, the heroes were barely in the background, leaving us to wonder why they were even there at all. Wonder Woman herself was horribly downplayed, then out of nowhere, she battles Aeries - a battle which in itself, is so poorly portrayed so as to just leave you slack-jawed, wondering what just happened, when it's finally over.
Chris Pine's only reason for being there was to help carry this mess. Which he did poorly, what with his fake getting-ready breathing and overall 'Chris Pine' method of acting, which is precisely the same, regardless of what role he plays. Then he dies a 'heroes' death in the end, which is supposed to make Wonder Woman 'See the Light' about all mankind.
I was barely able to finish watching it. When I did, I just sat and shook my head, saying to myself, "Welp, DC's gone and done it again. At this rate, they'll never get any of their movies right."
Which has me looking forward to their up and coming 'Super Friends' movie with something short of anticipation.
Hacksaw Ridge (2016)
One of the Best Movies in My Recent Memory
Mel Gibson is BACK as a director!
Hacksaw Ridge was one of the most profoundly moving movies I have seen in a very long time.
Also, I am very glad to see Andrew Garfield back. He portrayed Private Desmond Doss with a lot of verve and enormous heart. He did great with Spiderman, but no one could have ever guessed he could be this good. Garfield is in possession of some serious acting chops!
Other cast members deserve attention, too: Sam Worthington comes back from a very successful role in Avatar, to play a convincing and heartfelt Captain Glover in this movie. There was also Hugo Weaving; I never would have guessed he would have been able to play a grieving, alcoholic Virginia blue collar father. But he did. One may be given to think of him as only these ostentatious supporting characters, but see him in Hacksaw Ridge, and you'll believe he can play anything too.
Gave this film 10 out of 10. Hacksaw Ridge, from beginning to end, was an absolutely superb movie.
Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk (2016)
Make You Think
These young men come home to be celebrated, but instead find themselves dropped headfirst into America's worst examples of decadence and greed. It is the most accurate representation I've seen yet, of the cancer eating away at our great country.
Bravo to Mr. Lee!
I have to admit I wasn't expecting a great deal out of this movie's director, what with the failure of 'Hulk', but I walked away from it with a new depth of understanding. It was an astoundingly well portrayed film.
I gave the movie 9 out of 10 because of Vin Diesel's lack-luster performance. Else, the movie was excellent!