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Using the term "overrated" is to hop on the opposite bandwagon. One which says this is "the worst film ever". Not true. However, there is a strange amount of hype and bias behind a film that does very little, other than showcase some talented actors.

To put this in perspective, EEAAO recently surpassed Lord of the Rings: Return of the King for the most awarded movie ever. This is absurd on a level that is hard to put into words. Regardless of it you are a fan of LOTR, what it accomplished on screen may never be surpassed. It took a beloved book and created a movie that is equally if not more beloved and a legion of followers that spans generations. It was a film that is beautiful in every way. EEAAO is not that by any measure.

Is it unique? Yes, but to a fault. It attempts to convey a message through absurdity. The filmography is praised, but it is nothing that hasn't been seen. It borrows from the "multiverse" crazy we see in every superhero movie over the past several years. This is not the Matrix, which shaped a genre.

Award based on merit. Don't award a film based on the domino effect of opinion and expectations. 6 is generous. 8/10 is bloated by a sea of "10/10's".

This isn't a bad movie, and for some they may love it. But, it is not an 8/10 and it is not an best picture caliber movie. Don't believe me? Scroll the IMDB top 250 and be reminded of the amazing films on the list that barely achieved 8/10 let alone an Oscar.

Expectations were so very high after watching the trailer. However, it isn't what you may expect. It won't leave you feeling giddy or glad. It will leave you a bit frustrated, perplexed and maybe a bit sad as hopes for a reconciled friendship slowly fizzles.

The acting is perfect, cinematography is great and the story is unique. This story seems to be a metaphor for something deeper. There are clear references to the Irish Civil War. This is at the heart of the story and most likely inspired the film. Watching this casually I expected a well acted dark comedy, but this is not what you will get, despite the trailers promise. However, it is worth a watch, just be prepared for sad story with subtle hints at more.

7/10 but the more I think about it the more I like it.

This isn't the movie you're looking for. Slow, not engaging and lacking the charm that the trailer promises. Ethan is great, Ewan didn't match his energy. Really wanted to like this even as a drama (although I was hoping for more moments of humor), but it fell flat.

The message got lost and actually never really delivered a message. It highlights a family full of trauma but doesn't deliver the redemption you'd expect. I wanted to like this and get like there would be more chemistry on screen, but it quickly steered into quirky territory that just felt awkward. Let's bury this one and move on.

Trying hard to keep up with Marvel, but the more content they pump out the more it's clear that it's quantity over quality. The Disney agenda is also being shoved down our throats. Regardless of political affiliation, movies should be an escape, not a reminder of division. This movie was full of little bits of wokeism. LGBTQ flag pin on one of the main characters (who by the way had two moms). Let's get some subtlety shall we?

Back to the movie. What is this? Not a superhero movie or a horror movie. Somewhere in-between with beloved characters summoning demons and witchcraft as the main focus. This movie isn't about the multiverse and it does nothing to further the marvel storyline. It tried to normalize witchcraft and blur the lines between good and evil.

A bit of a rant, but the movie is also disjointed, chaotic and has some really sub-par acting from supporting characters.

Watch if you'd like, but this isn't the marvel many of us enjoy- it's something entirely different.

3 stars for decent visuals and fun Easter eggs to other characters.

Worse than you think. If you enjoy really unbelievable films (think fast and furious 9- or whatever they're up to) then you will accept this. Maybe even like it. But... if you expect more than ridiculousness, steer clear. It's bad. Laughable. Maybe it's geared towards an oblivious generation with no understanding of real life. It's not even a fun "over the top".

It was a quality movie- with lots of flaws and foreshadowing that spells the end of the Bond franchise as we know it.

Many negative reviews mention that the addition of a really girlfriend and child ruined the movie for them. Non-sense. Why can't Bond have a family? The action held up, the movie felt very "Bond-esque" and the addition of a family originally seemed like the happy ending Craig's Bond deserved after, in my opinion, the best campaign as any Bond yet. The first half of the movie was really enjoyable! Although a bit of a sloppy villain and a underdeveloped "world-domination" plot started to strip away the mystique and well done first half. However, it was tolerable and still very much in line with Bond films.

... then it took a turn. It is clear the franchise was subtly feeling out the audience to see how much "change" we are willing to accept. A new progressive Bond? LGBT("Q") characters to fit-in? How far can they push away from the brand of Bond? It seems they are testing those waters... the issue is that the Bond franchise and character are not meant to fit in or conform to societal norms (or perceived norms). Bond is a bold, brash, arrogant affair driven by testosterone. We don't need Bond to change. He is perfectly flawed as is. Bond is a break from reality.

The ending put the confirming stamp that the franchise intends to change- in a big way. Not by figuratively killing off the old Bond, but by LITERALLY killing off Bond in a hail of rockets. As to say to the audience "times up" and change is coming like it or not. If change is indeed coming, many of us will opt to end our viewership here. At least leave us with a good taste in our mouths and give Craig's Bond the sunset ending, family in tow, that franchise fans deserved to see.

7/10 because the quality was great and Craig was excellent

5/10 for writing, characters, and ending.

The Current War was very close to a must watch. While I do not intend to review the historical accuracy of this film, I can say that it is a critically important piece of our history and is a story that needed to be told. However, I feel that to do justice to the story/history this would have excelled as a mini series. In fact, I think the style, performances, sets and production would have taken this under the radar film to a hugely popular series if it had been done in mini series format.

I highly enjoyed the film and thought it was very well done, but I felt like I needed more of the complete story, rather than a snippet. I wanted more when it ended. Many of the poor reviews cite that the focus was not on Tesla. True, but the film didn't set out to do tell Tesla's story (although it gave us an introduction to him). What it did do was give us a gripping portrayal of the war between AC (Edison) and DC (Westinghouse). This is a great film. Don't let the poor reviews dissuade you from watching, they are directed at the focus of the story, not the film as a whole.

As a mini series, this would really have excelled. As a movie, it is worth the watch and will spark your interest to learn more.

Under the radar movie with a somber tone and constant tension. This is a "real" horror film. The movie relies on feelings of smothering guilt and doesn't let up, even after credits role.

Everything that makes this a good movie also makes it very hard to watch. The atmosphere is deep, dark and has a sense of realism that makes you think "what if that was me".

The film is difficult to stomach at times, but the examination of guilt, morality and a theme of "at what cost" run deep.

First, many are scoring this as a 10/10. Reviewers leaving that high of a rating need some to broaden their perspective if this is what pinnacle of film means to them.

As a whole it just felt totally disjointed. The acting at times was sub-par, some scenes felt rushed. It just had an overall feeling off being "off". The story would be amazing itself, but unfortunately it is based on a book, that by the author's own admission is only 75% true... and certainly diluted even further by this script.

I really wanted to like this. It tried to be an epic, but fell way short. Watch it to kill time, but tamper your expectations.

This is a good movie, but it's not great as most reviewers say. I think they are basing their rating solely on Mads performance, which is phenomenal. Performance is easily an 8/10, but the movie as a whole is really lacking. The message is convoluted and mixed. Is this movie advocating for alcoholism? Perhaps not, but it certainly isn't steering away either. This movie is trying to be comedy, drama and art. It spreads itself too then and the result is a let down. Perhaps I had my expectations too high.

Literally. That's how it felt watching this. Painful, slow, and longing for it to end.

I'll keep this short. I want to save you more time from being wasted from your life if you decide to read this review and then still watch the movie. Here's the summary:

-Too long. Much. Totally unnecessary

-Dialogue is ridiculous. Tried to be witty and sharp but falls flat. If you like neo-noir then MAYBE you can tolerate it, but it's a tough sell.

-Gibson and Vaughn don't care. I truly believe I saw the look of defeat on their faces as they recited some lines

• the only positive is that it had a few moments of "wait, maybe this is going to get better". It doesn't.

Save yourself the pain. Find something else. The reviews are skewed by totally undeserving 8's-10's.

It's a good effort by all, especially guy Pearce and Claes Bang. It had a proper period feel and told a little known story. It is based on a true story, although some of the facts differ from the film.

Definitely worth watching and learning something new. Prepare to google the true story after, the details add more layers and depth that made me appreciate the film more. I wish some of these details were incorporated. IMDB has it right- almost a 7/10!

This is 2hr and 45 mins and not a minute too long. It was captivating from start to finish. Eric Bana at his best and a supporting cast that shines. Tense and emotion driven spy drama that outshines many others in the genre. It would hold its own as fictional, but this non-fiction retelling of this forgotten event is always relevant and was nearly flawless in execution.

Many reviewers will attempt to give the film a 1 star review based on their own political alignments/ideology. However, facts are facts. This was a retaliatory event in response to a terror attack. Whether you agree with the way in which retaliation was carried out, this film is close to a masterpiece on how it portrays dualism and the feeing of guilt weighed against duty.

My instincts told me to put off watching this because of the bleak nature and depressing plot. I finally gave it a go. What a let down it was...

Disjointed flow, poor casting for young kevin, and annoying plot points. The moral of the story is totally ambiguous. In fact, it may not have a moral or a point or a clear tone. In the film, the Mother, who is coldly played by Tilda Swinton, asks Kevin "what's the point of collecting that item" his response is "there is no point". To me that sums up this movie. There is NO point. Is it a story of nature vs nurture ? Will a seemingly evil and malicious child commit atrocities or does it take a cold, selfish mother to push him over the edge? Perhaps it's a perspective on guilt? I'm really not sure.

Again, there is no point and the performances which are not bad can't atone for a multitude of missteps. Pass on this one- you won't regret it.

It was a thoroughly acceptable movie, even enjoyable at times. The issue was that it seems like the writers grand vision never quite played out. I'm not sure what happened or where it got lost, but there were several plot holes and some decisions made by the main character that weren't justifiable.

It's a shame it didn't come together because it could have been a great prison film. At times it had an "American History X meets Breaking Bad" feeling, but some decisions in the film are unredeemable. I actually found myself rewinding at times to see if I missed something.

Side note- fake mustaches are overused.... but lots of positives in the film will help you overlook them! Nice job by most of the actors and the lead!

The IMDB rating is much too high. Lots of 10s are skewing this. If this is a ten, then what is a truly great movie? Should be a 6.5.

It's poetry on the screen, but not a complete film..

I want to rate this higher, but I feel like it wasn't complete. It had elements that felt perfect, but ultimately it needed just a bit more to make it iconic. Joaquin Phoenix put another feather in his cap- he was excellent!! However, more could have been pulled out of his performance had the script allowed for it. The soundtrack helped to keep me engaged and tense throughout as well.

It was visual poetry that you could FEEL- dark, flowing and haunting. In the end I felt a bit let down by the lack of dialogue between characters. Where things should have been verbalized, too many times they were left open ended. I haven't read the book, but assume it would help fill in the gaps.

No, this is not John Wick or a modern action film, but it could have incorporated a few more of those elements to help us feel "Joe's" rage, depression and hopelessness.

Cherry is a film that takes on dark, depressing issues (addiction and PTSD). The film shines a light on these issues and the star of Tom Holland helped bring them into the spotlight. At times it had imperfections, but overall it was a memorable film with excellent performances.

Some additional editing could have fixed the flaws. Too much time was spent on several unimportant scenes and not enough on other significant scenes that would have further driven the narrative. Individually both lead actors were great, but I didn't feel that their chemistry was a perfect fit.

All in all, this will surely elevate Tom Holland and showcased his versatility. I felt that the film and story were familiar but done in a way that was fresh. When it ended, I was torn if it was a great film or a slight let down. However, I find myself thinking about it days after watching. This tipped the scales for me and shows how impactful it can be. It's a triumph 8/10.

This is the best true crime doc I have seen in a long time. While the genre is crowded and many many of the "shocking" documentaries are sensationalized, this one truly is bizarre. Kept me engaged the entire time.

A true spy story that is stranger than fiction. Gives a good overview of tensions in North Korea and among the ruling dynasty. Even for those unfamiliar with the subject, this will grab ahold of you and not let go for the duration.

There are some answers left unanswered and justice has not been served, but it paints a clear picture of what happened and why. Really excellent!

The trailer pulled me in right away. Really wanted a well done killer v detective movie reminiscent of Se7en, zodiac, etc. The Little Things unfortunately did not deliver in the end.

I will say that Denzel and Leto were excellent. For me, Leto played the part well. The type of killer character that can send chills. However, Malek, was a let down. He just didn't fit the role.

This film was NOT boring as others are saying. It was mysterious, suspenseful at times, and really grabbed me in the first 2/3 of the film. The final 1/3 of the film (as soon as Malek's character gets in Letos car) nose dives. It is a decision that doesn't fit the character. The decisions get worse from there.

It was so close to a great movie. In fact, changing a few "little things" would have elevated it a lot. I didn't even hate the ending, I just felt it was left open-ended to try to be "different". This movie didn't need "different" it needed closure, and a proven formula that would have really elevated the great performances.

In the end, we are left with pieces of a great film that didn't quite come together.

I think I enjoyed this more than any previous Netflix original. It had great performances, a little known story, and was emotionally charged. It was slow at times, but only because of the subject matter. Although this takes place during the year leading up to WWII, it is certainly not a war film.

Telling a true story without too many sensationalized bits is refreshing. I really enjoyed the movie and felt it didn't need any additional embellishments. Watch it for what it is and you will really enjoy it. I don't think it needed the added drama of the side-story relationships, but I can't dock it much for the addition.

Really well done film!

Don't let Reviewers fool you. This isn't art that "bad reviews just don't understand". We understand perfectly. Aronofsky essentially created a seething poem that rages against God, Christianity, while trying to push his elitist agenda (I.e. were destroying the world but Hollywood will save it with their "activism")

His allegorical film is so thinly veiled it's almost amateurish. We get it. It's an allegory of a selfish God creating an Earth and allowing his followers to destroy it and themselves in the process.

Maybe it's some folks cup of tea. For others it veers into disgusting and hateful. Aronofsky can't contain his beliefs and rage and portrays them on screen culminating when a mob (Christians) tear apart and eat a baby (i.e. Jesus).

Again, maybe some are really into this "art". Maybe Hollywood serves as your ethical and moral compass. If so, perhaps you will like this- but honestly? You probably still won't.

Disclaimer- I haven't read the book. So, my take on this series is purely based on the series itself. I surprised myself at how much I liked this series. It was dark and gritty, but had a magnetic atmosphere. I always needed to hit play on the next episode as soon as the previous one ended. It characters and setting all added to a slow burn mystery that hooked you in quickly. The town felt like a blend of Clue and Twin Peaks.

There were a few questionable writing decisions, one in particular that didn't add up for me, but this was easy enough to overlook.

I think that many reviewers are missing the after credits scenes (two scenes- one is very short). These scenes can't be missed as they reveal a major plot point!

Worked great as a mini-series! Definitely worth the watch

What a let down this was. Having first heard about this I was excited. The writers/directors have a unique way of story telling and I was more than ready for a unique sci-fi film. The trailer looked promising and the two leads are so-so, but decent enough usually.

Not the case. The story could have been great, it was a unique take on time travel. BUT, the film was riddled with cliches, TERRIBLE dialogue, and pretty bad acting. Such a letdown in every way. The ending was also full of holes.

It really had great potential and the story as a stand-alone could have been unique, so I am giving it 5 stars. The execution deserves 2 at best

This was, at times, better than expected. Very 80's vibe, not quite stranger things, but not too far off from that feel.

Some of the dialogue was over the top. The first 1/3 of the film was a bunch of 15 year old talking about girls, sex, etc. the piled it on a bit heavy. It was actually distracting from the plot.

Once past that, it picked up a lot. It had a standard "I live in a small town with a serial killer" vibe. The acting was good, it was suspenseful and kept me guessing. I enjoyed that quite a bit! Although the ending wasn't perfect, the way it ended was definitely unique to the genre.

Give it a shot! It's not amazing, but didn't let me down either. With some small tweaks, it could have been a 7 or 8

This is not the film your looking for. This is an honest review from someone who was searching for a good "who dunnit" crime mystery. I saw good reviews, had a good lead actor, but left me wondering if it was written as a joke? Perhaps a satire?

It's laughable. The characters are ridiculous. I won't spoil the fun you'll have laughing at the wardrobes, and the ridiculous actions of the characters. However, that isn't what ruined the movie though...

The dialogue is the worst of all time ....without exaggeration. They tried to make the dialogue reminiscent of the 50's I suppose (not sure?). What you are left with is a quiet (you will need subtitles of have your speakers turned way up), fast talking utterance of terms and catch phrases that are so absurd and make no sense. They do the film the great injustice of totally ruining a perfectly average plot. In keeping with the over-the-top dramatic nature of the movie, I'll goes as far as to say that this film is torture to sit through.