All Things Movie/Documentary Reviews/Recommendations Thread

[fan of Ray Williams]

I took in Wes Anderson's new joint over the weekend, The Phoenician Scheme. If you are a fan of the auteur's work, it is indeed a must. In the context of his previous films, I would say it's good, not great, but still very enjoyable.

The chance to spend a couple of hours watching his cinematic display has never been a disappointment for me, ether live action or animated. As far as set design it's right up there with The Grand Budapest Hotel.

Benicio del Toro was the male lead. This is just his 2nd Anderson film, the other was The French Dispatch for which I thought he deserved award recognition. Here he delivers a performance which competes with Ralph Fiennes (The Grand Budapest Hotel) for best ever in one he has directed.

Mia Threapleton is a newcomer and it's obvious the apple does not fall from the tree, as the daughter of Kate Winslet.

Another newcomer was Michael Cera, who has the 3rd most screen time. Beforehand, I did not even realize he had a role in the film. He's great, and fits in as though he has always been apart of the Wes Anderson universe. Welcome aboard.

There are several other familiar faces, with supporting roles...Tom Hanks, Rupert Friend, Bryan Cranston, Scarlett Johansson & Jeffrey Wright. There are blink and you will miss them parts played by Bill Murray, Willem Dafoe and F Murray Abraham.

I sense I will appreciate the film more with a second viewing.

Caught this one last night. Not reallly for me. When was the last time a movie had this many accomplished actors and actresses in it?

 

[Ope3]

Caught this one last night. Not reallly for me. When was the last time a movie had this many accomplished actors and actresses in it?

Probably two years ago, Asteroid City. Wes Anderson's previous film.

Either that or Oppenheimer.

 

[fan of Ray Williams]

Probably two years ago, Asteroid City. Wes Anderson's previous film.

Either that or Oppenheimer.

Do they all just love working on his films? Some of the parts were, as you stated, kind of blink of the eye.

 

[Ope3]

Do they all just love working on his films? Some of the parts were, as you stated, kind of blink of the eye.

Yes, most definitely. Edward Norton has said he usually loses money on the deal, but is quite eager to do them when asked and it fits into his schedule.

 

[fan of Ray Williams]

Yes, most definitely. Edward Norton has said he usually loses money on the deal, but is quite eager to do them when asked and it fits into his schedule.

That explains it.Thanks.

 

[fan of Ray Williams]

Finished up Sinners. Horror movie with some music mixed in. Not sure what to think of it.
Little cameo by Buddy Guy.

 

[Ogie Ogilthorpe]

"Land Of Bad" on Netflix looks promising also, but I haven't read much about it and don't know anyone that's watched it.

Thought it was good.

Finally watched this last night. I liked it, even more than I thought I would. Pretty darn good show. I was pleasantly surprised.

On the other end of the spectrum, just to be able to say I watched it and get a good laugh from admitting it, right after "Land of Bad", we started watching "Ballerina Assassin". Holy f*cking shit, what a God-awful looking movie. Trailer wasn't bad, but I couldn't get more than 10 minutes into it. Just laughably bad.

 

[Unregistered User]

Just finished up Deep Cover. It had some really funny scenes. Improv comics go under cover. Orlando Bloom kind of went Tropic Thunder in it. Recommend it.

Put it on last night with the wife, and she pulled up a blanket, fully expecting to fall asleep.

We were both engaged the whole movie. It was fun and funny, and agree with your Bloom comment.

Thanks for the rec, will 100% watch it again.

 

[Full Speed Ahead]

It wasn't too bad, not a lot of NEW information; it seemed a little bit like a propaganda film and when Ben Rhodes showed his face, that pretty much sealed up that conclusion.

I did really like a few of the others in that series; the American Manhunt series regarding the Boston Marathon Bombers and the one about OJ. I thought those were pretty solid and well done.



This is higher up there on the list to give a try. I'm a little torn on just how much I like Malek (he was pretty good in the Queen movie) so I'm going to give it a try. I've seen some mixed reviews but honestly this is one where I plan on just making sure the popcorn is good and settle in for some decent action entertainment.

Very much a propaganda film, especially the John Brennen parts. No one wanted Bin Laden alive anymore, including Pakistan and Al-Qaeda. We did their bidding (and ours) by taking him out, which of course is why four helicopters, one that crashed, explosions, and machine gun fire, didn't attract any response by their military (which has a very large base only 5 KM away) or law enforcement until it was over, and even then, a yawn of a response.