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Another "Gunpowder Milkshake" Review
Needless to say, there are spoilers ahead. Please do not continue reading if you have not watched "Gunpowder Milkshake." I'll proceed with some general observations - then I'll give the warning. It also helps to have some context if you've seen any of the John Wick films and "Nobody," because some small details (which would not ruin the movies) follow. After that, it's up to you to continue.
By Mimi Sonner4 years ago in Geeks
Andy Serkis’ Caesar: Ten Years of ‘Rise of the Planet of the Apes’
This month marked ten years since one of the last decades’ most beloved characters first swung onto the big screen. In Rise of the Planet of the Apes we saw the birth of Andy Serkis’ Caesar, a chimp who was taken from a laboratory to avoid being put down after his mother, in an act of defense, went on a rampage throughout the facility. This film presented itself in a very unique way for those who are familiar with the Planet of the Apes franchise. It was modern, set in contemporary times, and in a stark difference to the films that preceded it, did not utilize makeup and prosthetics for the look of the Apes. This film is notorious for being one that surprised audiences back in the summer of 2011. After the poor reception of Tim Burton’s 2001 Planet of the Apes, this film and the franchise overall did not have a high amount of energy and excitement going for it. The best way to describe the production and release of this film is acknowledging that it faced a clear uphill battle towards greatness and audience acceptance.
By MovieBabble4 years ago in Geeks
My Review of "He's All That"
He's All That is a 2021 movie remake of the 1999 movie "She's All That." I fondly remember watching the older 1999 version years ago and I was curious how this one turned out. Looking back at the old 1999 version of the film, I do recognize that it wasn't a great movie, however I'm looking for the charm that the original had. At least with some charm this movie can hold it's own right?
By Brian Anonymous4 years ago in Geeks
I Really Wanted To Like 'Sierra Burgess Is A Loser'
Originally published on Odyssey Online When I first saw the trailer for Netflix's "Sierra Burgess Is A Loser", I was excited. I was excited to see a female lead that didn't fit typical beauty standards (although Shannon Purser is still gorgeous), and the cast looked great. I was expecting a movie that was progressive and forward thinking, and something that would speak to higher truths about social media and modern high school life.
By Alisan Keesee4 years ago in Geeks
PAW Patrol
What’s your emergency? The PAW Patrol is on a roll! Puppy Power Baby! Our story starts in Adventure Bay where Gus (voice over by Tyler Perry) is driving to deliver his important load of maple syrup from Canada. After a mishap he is forced to swerve and winds up hanging from a suspension bridge. His only hope of rescue is Adventure Bay’s Emergency Response Team! The PAW Patrol with Ryder the lead, and puppies Chase, Marshal, Rubble, Rocky, Zuma, (my particular favorite puppy being a Navy veteran of Desert Storm), and Skye.
By Paul Deosaran4 years ago in Geeks
Reminiscence misses.
Reminiscence was the latest day and date release that didn't even make a Dent at the domestic box office. It doesn't have high critical scores and has basically no word of mouth among casual audience. The silent killers in today's Cinematic landscape. Was it that bad of a movie?
By Reel Vibes4 years ago in Geeks
My Review of "The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Disney)"
The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Disney) is a beautifully animated movie from 1996. This movie may be 25 years old but the visuals are still breathtaking when watched today. For a Disney film I was expecting a simple story but there's a lot of elements to this movie that I didn't expect. There are a lot of pretty heavy subjects that they touch upon but aren't absolutely obvious to everyone.
By Brian Anonymous4 years ago in Geeks
Review: Free Guy
During the course of the pandemic I have genuinely missed sitting in the cinema with my snacks to watch a film on the big screen, legit the last film I saw in cinemas before the pandemic was Parasite. So when cinemas opened up again my friend and I jumped at the chance to see Black Widow which was incredible. However a few weeks later we found ourselves struggling for choice with only three films being shown at our local cinema which ultimately led us to taking a chance on Free Guy. We both had vague recollections of the trailer of the film and figured we couldn't really go wrong with Ryan Reynolds and Jodie Comer so what's the worst that could happen? Sometimes going into a film screening with no expectations is a good thing because we were not expecting Free Guy to blow us away like it did.
By Grace Lynch4 years ago in Geeks
Safety Not Guaranteed - A Movie Review
If we’re going to time travel, you have to have a reason to go back. Safety Not Guaranteed traveled into theaters in 2012. A team of journalists is given the assignment to invest in a man’s time travel ad. This experiment gives everyone a chance to be happy about their lives.
By Marielle Sabbag4 years ago in Geeks
