Movie Mini-Review Thread - Part II

[daveza]

I'd like to see @daveza's take on this and his take on the songs covered.

I do plan to watch it although I'm not a fan of Beatles covers.

I could count the ones I like on one hand - Joe Cocker's With a little help from my friends is an exception as I don't believe anyone would call it a cover. His version of She came in through the bathroom window is a real cover.

But a movie exposing Beatles music, I'm not complaining.

 

[dualmeister]

FYI, some interesting trivia regarding Yesterday.

1.) Himesh Patel did all his own singing and playing in the movie.

2.) The Beatles had zero input creatively, outside of approving of their music being used in the film. Director Danny Boyle stated in interviews that the film was "blessed" by McCartney and Starr, as well as the estates of Lennon and Harrison.

3.) Licensing the Beatles' music catalog proved to be relatively straightforward, since actors were performing the songs in the film and not the Beatles themselves.

4.) During the scene where Jack first performs "Yesterday," his friends claim that it is not as good as Coldplay. Ed Sheeran's role was originally meant for Chris Martin, the lead singer of Coldplay, who could not do it due to scheduling conflicts, so then it was offered to Sheeran. The joke was left in the script.

PS, I cannot stand Ed Sheeran so I wish it had been Chris Martin

Also loads more intersting facts about the movie, but with some spoilers here.

 

[dualmeister]

High on the Hog (2019) 2 / 10

I actually cannot finish this ****
It's like one long music video with really irritating editing.
Might be better if you are stoned.

 

[daveza]

For some reason I watched the sequel long ago but only got to watch this last night. 8/10



Hysterical black comedy where jaws just drop at the incompetence of these 'criminals.

Shades of Lock Stock... and Pulp Fiction.

 

[Neoprod]

Wonder Woman Bloodlines (2019) 5/10

First time in awhile I can remember a DC animated movie being this disappointing. I normally don't notice the dated animation style because the stories are so good - this time I found the time because I was so bored.

 

[TheMightyQuinn]

For some reason I watched the sequel long ago but only got to watch this last night. 8/10

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Hysterical black comedy where jaws just drop at the incompetence of these 'criminals.

Shades of Lock Stock... and Pulp Fiction.

20y old...you must have quite the source...nudge nudge wink wink

 

[daveza]

20 years, I didn't realise that.

Kim Bodnia looks much the same as in the Bridge series.

 

[dualmeister]

Satanic Panic (2019) 4 / 10

Satanic Panic (2019) - IMDb

Satanic Panic: Directed by Chelsea Stardust. With Rebecca Romijn, Arden Myrin, Hayley Griffith, Ruby Modine. A pizza delivery girl at the end of her financial rope has to fight for her life - and her tips - when her last order of the night turns out to be high society Satanists in need of a...

www.imdb.com

Feels like an episode from a TV show.

 

[theratman]

In the tall grass 6/10. Not too bad. Liked the ending. Different from the novella. For once the movie is an improvement on the book.

I think that's a fair review, reflects my thoughts too. I'm glad they took that direction for the end too. Saved it from being a bad movie, the 2nd act dragged on waaay too long.

 

[daveza]

7.5
Great fun cyber-thriller.

 

[dualmeister]

In the Tall Grass 4.5 / 10

That was lame. I just wanted it to end.

 

[Readsalot]

7.5
Great fun cyber-thriller.

Thanks for the recommendation, going to check it out.

 

[FiestaST]

The Art of Self-Defense (2019) 6/10

Dry dark comedy that has a few moments.

 

[Azg]

The Art of Self-Defense (2019) 6/10

Dry dark comedy that has a few moments.

I made the mistake of reading the Wikipedia article on it. Someone copied the whole movie script there, making it pointless for me to watch it afterwards.

 

[dualmeister]

Crawl (2019) 5 / 10

Clearly haven't seen how fast real alligators can move.

 

[CUDlybunny]

Joker - 8/10

Enjoyed this, it's edited down very well so it doesn't feel too long like many comic book movie adaptions. Does a great job at building up the character's roots and humanizing him.

Joaquin Phoenix's performance is what stands out the most, best joker yet.

 

[FiestaST]

The Lion King (2019) 7/10

Pretty much a shot for shot remake. Still really good mostly due to the narrative. Still preferred the score & song renditions of the 1994 classic. Excellent family watch.

 

[dualmeister]

Warnings (2019) 3 / 10

Warnings (2019) - IMDb

Warnings: Directed by Demetrius Navarro. With Demetrius Navarro, Raquel Pomplun, Daniel Luján, Pritesh Shah. What was meant to be a fun weekend retreat turns deadly for a group of friends when agitated spirits haunt the house they're staying in to warn them of a maniacal serial killer nearby.

www.imdb.com

Truth I watched to see the hottie.

 

[dualmeister]

The Wolf's Call (2019) 7 /10

The Wolf's Call (2019) - IMDb

The Wolf's Call: Directed by Antonin Baudry. With François Civil, Omar Sy, Mathieu Kassovitz, Reda Kateb. In the near future, a French submarine finds itself in a crisis situation.

www.imdb.com

Some lame special effects aside a pretty decent submarine movie.

 

[theratman]

The Wolf's Call (2019) 7 /10

The Wolf's Call (2019) - IMDb

The Wolf's Call: Directed by Antonin Baudry. With François Civil, Omar Sy, Mathieu Kassovitz, Reda Kateb. In the near future, a French submarine finds itself in a crisis situation.

www.imdb.com

Some lame special effects aside a pretty decent submarine movie.

I'm going to check that out. Need a decent one after I watched Kursk, on a long flight. Silly me, didn't enjoy it one bit!