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First things first: Super 8, at its most basic level, is a science-fiction thriller. This, at least, is what people will tell you. Questions like “What is the monster?” and “Where did it come from?” appear to be the primary intrigue that pulls the plot along. For those unfamiliar with the basic plotline, it won’t take much to catch you up: After sneaking out one night to film a homemade zombie thriller, a group of children witness a train-wreck (sabotaged by their mysterious biology teacher,) following which the town finds itself terrorized by strange electrical interference and increasing disappearances at the hands of an unseen monster.
With Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard is the surprising sequel to a surprise hit, the absurdity of which the makers are obviously much more aware of than in part one. Whether that’s good or bad, we’ll reveal in our review. OT: Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard (USA/UK 2021) The plot summary They are like dog and cat, heaven and hell, …
Nine years after “Measuring the World”, the paths of director Detlev Buck and writer Daniel Kehlmann cross again – this time around Thomas Manns CONFESSIONS OF THE INVESTIGATOR FELIX KRULL to adapt. Our review reveals how successful this was. OT: Bekenntnisse des Hochstaplers Felix Krull (DE 2021) The plot summary The good-looking and charismatic …
In the 25th adventure from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, an Asian main character takes center stage for the first time. Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings represents a novelty in superhero cinema and is also an excellent introduction to a film universe that actually already has 24 films under its belt. But above all, …
FINALLY got to see it today! One of the best movies I've seen in a LONG time. Really brings back some of the classic movie elements. Doesn't rely on action packed sequences, and it will make you feel like you are in a different world. I can see a majority of your usual audience not liking it though.
It wasn't perfect. I didn't like the fat kid, he got annoying to me real fast. The beginning is a bit long, but the jokes save the day. The ending is a bit abrupt, but awesome.
The thing I absolutely loved about this movie is every single character had development and personality. Everybody. All the side characters, anyone that had a line in the movie developed and had character. It was awesome.
All my plans to see it this past weekend feel through. Soldierone, your comments give me delight as I double my efforts to catch this film.