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  • Halloween Kills (2021)

    Halloween Kills (2021)

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    Before the 2018 Halloween was released, co-writer Danny McBride said he and co-writer/director David Gordon Green pitched two films. They proposed filming two movies back-to-back, but they ultimately decided to wait for how audiences reacted to the first one. Thankfully, the film made over $250 million against a $10 million budget and received universal acclaim from critics and audiences. Scott Teems, who gained attention for 2009’s That Evening Sun, was added to co-write the sequel with McBride and Green. Filming commenced in September 2019, primarily in Wilmington, North Carolina, with most of the surviving cast returning. Reports surfaced that Kyle Richards, Charles Cyphers, and Nancy Stephens would reprise their original roles. Principal photography wrapped in November 2019 with a scheduled release in October 2020, but the COVID-19 Pandemic delayed the release. Finally, Halloween Kills saw its release in theaters and Peacock in October 2021.

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    Synopsis

    Laurie Strode (Jamie Lee Curtis), daughter Karen (Judy Greer), and granddaughter Allyson (Andi Matichak) believe they’ve finally killed Michael Myers. Unfortunately, as they’re going to the hospital, a group of firefighters unknowingly save Michael from the burning house. Soon, word gets out of Michael’s survival, and grown-up Tommy Doyle (Anthony Michael Hall) leads a mob to find him. He recruits fellow survivors Lindsey Wallace (Kyle Richards), Marion Chambers (Nancy Stephens), and Lonnie Elam (Robert Longstreet) for the hunt. While Laurie is recovering in the hospital, Karen decides not to tell her that Michael is alive for her protection. As Michael continues carving a path through Haddonfield, the mob gets increasingly frustrated with the police and starts rioting. Laurie tries to help but succumbs to her wounds, leaving Karen and Allyson to go out and confront Michael instead. Will Michael’s reign of terror be stopped, and who will he kill next?

     

    Review

    Despite a few issues, I enjoyed the 2018 sequel/reboot and was excited to see where things would go. Unfortunately, Halloween Kills might be one of the most disappointing sequels I’ve seen in quite some time. This film can’t decide between having over-the-top kills or having a more thought-provoking message, and it ends up failing both. While the film does have some inventive and bloody kills, they feel out of place in a Halloween film. Most of these kills would be fine in a Friday the 13th sequel, but here, it just feels gratuitous. It reminds me of how Halloween II felt more like the copycats of Halloween, and that’s not the only comparison. Like that film, Jamie Lee Curtis spends most of her screen time in bed while everyone else does stuff. When she does do something, it’s mostly just monologuing about whatever random nonsense the writers think up.

    I will give the film credit for trying to make a statement about the dangers of mob mentality. Granted, it fails at its message and comes off as needlessly pretentious, as if it needs to be relevant. Also, while it’s nice to see some of the original cast return, their roles are ultimately just extended cameos. Admittedly, Judy Greer was much better in this than the last film, playing her role much more seriously. Anthony Michael Hall also does a pretty good job, though I would’ve preferred if they had brought back Brian Andrews. Green tries to inject some of the suspense and tension John Carpenter utilized, but the gratuitous gore undermines those moments. They’re planning on another installment soon, and I hope they learn from their mistakes here, but I highly doubt that. Overall, Halloween Kills is a massive disappointment to such a promising start.

     

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  • Return to Nuke ‘Em High Volume 1 (2013)

    Return to Nuke ‘Em High Volume 1 (2013)

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    After producing Class of Nuke ‘Em High 3: The Good, The Bad, And The Subhumanoid, Troma announced a fourth film. Entitled Battle of the Bikini Subhumanoids, they held a contest where fans could submit pages for a potential screenplay. While they had a completed script in 2000, the film never made it past pre-production and was ultimately shelved. In 2011, Troma started working on a potential fourth film in Spain with Mushnik’s Entertainment and Chaparra Entertainment as collaborators. Around this time, Anchor Bay expressed interest in remaking Troma’s movies, starting with 2010’s Mother Day. They decided to also collaborate with Troma over a sequel/reboot to their Class of Nuke ‘Em High series. Filming began in 2012, and at some point, Lloyd Kaufman decided to split the film in half. As a result, Troma released Return to Nuke ‘Em High Volume 1 in fall 2013.

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    Synopsis

    After the destruction of the Tromaville Nuclear Power Plant, the Tromorganic Foodstuffs Conglomerate has risen in its place. Young blogger Chrissy (Asta Paredes) investigates its shady practices while the company promotes its healthy and organic food, young blogger Chrissy (Asta Paredes) investigates their deceptive practices. Her personal life isn’t so great, particularly with her horned-up boyfriend Eugene (Clay von Carlowitz) obsessed with finally getting laid. Meanwhile, new student Lauren (Catherine Corcoran) isn’t making too many friends, given her wealthy upbringing. Chrissy, in particular, bullies her for it, but as they spend more time together, they begin realizing something about themselves. One day, the school serves “organic” tacos with radioactive meat, transforming the Glee Club into a new batch of Cretins. As they begin terrorizing the school, Chrissy and Lauren must fend off The Cretins while also dealing with their romance. School’s in session, and it’s one hell of a semester!

     

    Review

    I couldn’t help but notice the numerous similarities between this and Citizen Toxie: The Toxic Avenger Part IV. Both are the fourth installment, both ignore the previous films’ events, and Stan Lee narrates both. Also, both cover similar taboo issues, particularly school shootings, which makes me concerned about our society. There are also some similarities with Poultrygeist: Night of the Chicken Dead, namely how no one is free from ridicule. There’s the stereotypically evil corporation, the self-righteous liberal blogger, and the school’s blase nature towards mass shootings. Not to mention that all subtlety is thrown entirely out the window when it comes to satire. All of this is mixed with Troma’s bread and butter: blood, nudity, gore, sex, slime, viscera, and lack of taste. It’s a winning formula that’s helped Troma survive for more than 40 years, and it more than works here.

    Troma is typically known for, among other things, exaggeratedly over-the-top performances, but some of the ones here are annoying. Clay von Carlowitz comes off particularly grating, but to be fair, he’s not playing a likable character. By comparison, Asta Paredes and Catherine Corcoran play their roles straight, ironic given their characters’ arc. They have solid chemistry with each other, and it’s fun contrasting Asta’s sarcastic demeanor against Catherin’s more naive personality. The Cretins are similar to the original ones, but they’re entertaining, especially the Cretin who uses a wheelchair. While there are some pretty solid practical effects, some less-than-stellar digital shots pop up here and there, though that’s forgivable. At roughly 90 minutes, the film gets in and out relatively quickly, and the cliffhanger leaves you wanting more. Overall, Return to Nuke ‘Em High Volume 1 is a fun follow-up to the original cult classic.

     

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  • No Time to Die (2021)

    No Time to Die (2021)

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    Since debuting in 1962, James Bond has remained one of the most iconic and popular characters in cinematic history. The character has been brought to life by Sean Connery, George Lazenby, Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton, and Pierce Brosnan. Following Brosnan’s departure after Die Another Day, relative newcomer Daniel Craig was announced as his replacement in 2005. Daniel Craig’s debut in 2006’s Casino Royale was a massive critical and commercial success despite some initial controversy. Over the next few years, Craig continued rising to superstardom thanks to the follow-ups Quantum of Solace, Skyfall, and Spectre. After the release of Spectre, rumors were floating around that Craig would not be returning to play Bond anymore. Thankfully, that changed when Craig confirmed he’d be returning for an installment scheduled for a 2020 release. Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, Craig’s final outing as Bond, No Time to Die, wouldn’t be released until October 2021.

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    Synopsis

    After the events of Spectre, James Bond (Daniel Craig) is living in retirement with his love Madeleine Swann (Léa Seydoux). Unfortunately, some Spectre assassins try to kill Bond and Swann, and while they escape, Bond suspects Swann betrayed him. Years later, Bond lives in Jamaica when his CIA contact Felix Leiter (Jeffrey Wright) offers him a job. He asks Bond to help him rescue Valdo Obruchev (David Dencik), a scientist who a mysterious group kidnaped. Bond is initially disinterested until he learns that Obruchev was working on a secret MI6 bioweapon called “Project Heracles.” Bond manages to capture Obruchev thanks to Agent Paloma (Ana de Armas), only for Obruchev to slip his grasp. It turns out the mysterious group’s leader is Lyutsifer Safin (Rami Malek), who plans on using the bioweapon for revenge. Now teaming up with his old flame Madeleine, Bond must save the world one last time.

     

    Review

    Daniel Craig has established himself as the James Bond of a new generation, whether you love him or hate him. He’s been able to give this long-established character so much humanity and vulnerability that it’s made him more identifiable. Of course, he still has the quips and the charm we’ve come to expect, but it feels more natural. Craig gives it 110% and delivers another excellent performance, with No Time to Die being his swan song. Rami Malek does an excellent job as the Bond villain, even though he’s not given much material. He lacks the intensity and nuance of Mads Mikkelsen from Casino Royale and Javier Bardem from Skyfall. Christoph Waltz returns to play Blofeld from Spectre, and his scene is excellent, but his screen time is limited. Also, Ana de Armas has a very memorable action scene, but she disappears soon after.

    Admittedly, David Dencik started to drag the movie down as the comic relief, basically playing the Yakov Smirnoff role. While he’s only in the film sporadically, he’ll ruin otherwise heavy scenes with a dumb one-liner. There’s been some talk about Lashana Lynch playing the new 007, but thankfully, it doesn’t feel like she’s replacing Craig. Instead, it feels more like they’re working together, even if they compete with one another early on. As is tradition with Bond movies, the action sequences are impressive, from the opening chase to a jungle assault. The filmmakers also incorporate some one-take shots that amp up the tension and make it more thrilling. The film’s nearly three-hour runtime might put viewers off, but thankfully, there’s never a dull moment in this action-packed spectacular. Overall, No Time to Die might not be the best Bond movie, but it’s a fitting end to Craig’s run.

     

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  • Weedjies: Halloweed Night (2019)

    Weedjies: Halloweed Night (2019)

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    In 2019, Full Moon Features announced a new project called “The Deadly Ten,” a series of ten brand new films. Each would be either a sequel or related in some way to a pre-existing Full Moon movie. The titles announced included sequels to Sorority Babes in the Slimeball Bowl-O-Rama, Subspecies, and Head of the Family. For the first film in this series, filmmaker Danny Draven decided to work on a spiritual successor to 1985’s Ghoulies. In 2006, Full Moon released the stoner comedy Evil Bong, which started a top-rated franchise spanning eight films by 2018. Draven has a history of working with Charles Band, having directed Horrorvision, Hell Asylum, Cryptz, and Reel Evil. His contribution for The Deadly Ten would combine the stoner humor of Evil Bong with the mischievous monsters of Ghoulies. The resulting film saw its release in late 2019 as Weedjies: Halloweed Night.

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    Synopsis

    Friends Madison (Brett Hargrave), Dallas (Victoria Strange), and Frankie (Yo Ying) are planning on throwing the biggest Halloween party ever. Their socially awkward male friend Claude (Johnny Jay Lee), clearly infatuated with Dallas, joins to help them out. Once the party starts, it becomes a huge success, with many people showing up for a good time. The guests are also there for a scavenger hunt to win The Golden Nug, a very special nugget of marijuana. Our heroes meet a mysterious woman known as The Baroness (Denise Milfort), who has something special for our heroes. She breaks out a “Weed-G-Board,” which ends up summoning diminutive creatures known as “Weedjies” to attack the guests. According to the Ganja Ghost (James Adam Tucker), the group only has until midnight to recapture the Weedjies. Will they be able to stop them, or will the Weedjies party our heroes to death?

     

    Review

    Honestly, Weedjies: Halloweed Night is more or less what I expected from a modern-day Full Moon movie. You’ve got a ridiculous plot, questionable acting, and cheesy puppets mixed with some not-so-good CGI effects. It would be best if you didn’t go into a film like this expecting high-quality cinema else you’ll be disappointed. I watched this film cold sober, so I don’t know if getting high beforehand will make watching this better. That said, while I would hardly call this a classic within Full Moon’s library, it’s still fun in a way. The actors know what type of movie they’re in and have fun with their roles, as standard as they are. Denise Milfort and James Adam Tucker are entertainingly hammy with their fake Jamaican accents and larger-than-life personas. None of the four main heroes particularly stand out, but they have decent chemistry with each other.

    Of course, the real stars of this movie are the Weedjie puppets, all creations of Tom Devlin’s 1313fx studio. Compared to the puppet work of the late great John Carl Buechler, they’re about on par with those from Ghoulies. While they don’t show up until halfway into the movie, their appearance does make the film more fun to watch. Each of them has a distinct look and personality, similar to the creatures from Gremlins 2: The New Batch. As decent as the puppets look, what took me out of the movie was the cheap-looking CGI. It does add to its campy charm, but once they start using CG blood, that’s when I draw the line. It helps that the movie’s only 75 minutes in length, which means you’ll be in and out before too long. Overall, Weedjies: Halloweed Night would be perfect for a Halloween stoner party or something similar.

     

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  • Venom: Let There Be Carnage (2021)

    Venom: Let There Be Carnage (2021)

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    On a budget of $100 million, Venom grossed over $200 million domestically and over $850 million worldwide. Though financially successful, the movie mostly received mixed to negative reviews, with many criticizing its inconsistent tone and poor narrative. Despite this, Sony had a bonafide hit on their hands, and pre-production on a sequel started in 2019. Unfortunately, Ruben Fleischer couldn’t direct the sequel since he was busy working on Zombieland: Double Tap. While considering Travis Knight, Rupert Wyatt, and Rupert Sanders, Sony hired Andy Serkis due to his experience with motion-capture technology. Most of the original cast returned, with Tom Hardy co-producing and co-writing the story with writer Kelly Marcel. Principal photography wrapped in early 2020, but the film saw numerous delays due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Following the success of Shang-Chi, the studio decided to release Venom: Let There Be Carnage in October 2021.

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    Synopsis

    The police have contacted Eddie Brock (Tom Hardy) to interview notorious serial killer Cletus Kasady (Woody Harrelson). For whatever reason, Kasady chooses to only speak with Brock, much to the chagrin of officer Patrick Mulligan (Stephen Graham). However, during one visit, the alien parasite living within Eddie, Venom, attacks Kasady, but Kasady accidentally ingests some of Venom. At his execution, the parasite within Kasady transforms him into the red symbiote Carnage, and he escapes from prison. Now free, Casady frees his lover Frances Barrison (Naomie Harris), held captive due to her mighty sonic shriek. Meanwhile, Venom has chosen to leave Eddie due to feeling confined to listening to what Eddie told him to do. Also, due to his connection with Kasady, Mulligan believes Eddie might’ve assisted in his escape. Soon, Anne Weying (Michelle Williams), Eddie’s ex, gets involved, so he and Venom must settle their differences and stop Carnage.

     

    Review

    While Venom: Let There Be Carnage is an improvement over the original, it has some of the same issues. For one, the filmmakers use the same quick-cut editing to ensure the film gets a PG-13 rating. It’s somewhat frustrating how the comics are far more violent and R-rated than either of the movies. Also, while the Eddie and Venom bickering scenes were fun in the first, they’re drawn out here. It sometimes gets to the point where the movie will go for long stretches without an action sequence. As much as Michelle Williams was just there in the original, she had some stake in the plot. Yet here, she’s just thrown in so that Eddie and Venom have the motivation to get back together. That said, this still improves over many of the original’s flaws, making this the superior film by comparison.

    Whereas the original took itself way too seriously, this one embraces its silliness and swings for the fences. Like the first one, Tom Hardy gives an outstanding performance, and his back-and-forths with Venom are entertaining at times. Woody Harrelson makes for a much better villain than the previous film, though Harrelson always delivers in every role. He and Naomie Harris have solid chemistry with each other, and they both embrace the craziness of their characters. Even Michelle Williams seems to be having more fun here, even if she’s just there for convenience sake. Another way this improves over the original is the climax, where Venom and Carnage go one-on-one in a church. At barely over 90 minutes, the film gets in and out, and you’ll leave the theater primarily satisfied. Overall, Venom: Let There Be Carnage is a flawed but vastly superior film to its predecessor for what it’s worth.

     

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  • Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021)

    Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021)

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    In late 1972, Marvel Comics tried acquiring the rights to the TV series Kung Fu for a comic book adaptation. Unfortunately, they couldn’t get the rights since Warner Communications owned the show, so they created the kung-fu master Shang-Chi. The character made his debut in Special Marvel Edition #15 in 1973 by writer Steve Englehart and artist Jim Starlin. Stephen Norrington, fresh off the success of Blade, was signed on to direct a live-action adaptation in 2001. Unfortunately, those plans fell through until Avi Arad announced that the newly formed Marvel Studios would be developing the property. In 2019, Marvel hired Destin Daniel Cretton to direct since the studio wanted to explore Asian themes and cultures. Shooting commenced in February 2020 but was delayed due to the COVID-19 Pandemic and finally wrapped in October. After some delays, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings hit theaters in September 2021.

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    Synopsis

    Xu “Shaun” Shang-Chi (Simu Liu) works as a hotel valet driver with his childhood friend Katy (Awkwafina). He leads a relatively everyday life, but things change when he and Katy are attacked on their bus to work. A gang called The Ten Rings attacks them and ends up stealing a jade pendant Shaun wears. Shaun tries to recruit his sister Xialing (Meng’er Zhang) to help, which she does despite her resentment towards him. Unfortunately, they’re captured and brought to Xu Wenwu (Tony Leung), who insists their mother, Ying Li (Fala Chen), is alive. It turns out Xu Wenwu is their father and the leader of The Ten Rings, named after his ancient weapons. He believes that their mother is being held captive in the old village of Ta Lo behind a large gate. However, upon arrival, our heroes learn that something more sinister lies in wait behind the gate.

     

    Review

    Going into Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, I knew nothing of the property nor what to expect. That might be the optimal way to go into this, as I was pleasantly surprised at how good this was. While this film reuses some story tropes from other MCU movies, it adds plenty of twists to stand apart. For one, our hero has a dark past they’ve tried running away from, only to have to go back. Admittedly, Iron Man used a similar trope, but Tony was more oblivious of what happened than trying to escape it. Also, without going into spoilers, Xu Wenwu isn’t necessarily evil but more so misguided in his intentions. Like many other MCU movies, the climax involves a giant battle with otherworldly creatures, but that’s par for the course. Thankfully, you’re so invested by then that it doesn’t affect the overall quality.

    Simu Liu makes a likable lead for a relatively unknown actor, riding that balance between humorous and serious. Given Liu’s background as a stuntman, it’s no surprise that his fight scenes are excellently choreographed and well-staged. Much like in Crazy Rich Asians, Awkwafina is the comic relief, but thankfully she knows when to play it straight. She and Liu have great chemistry together, and it’s refreshing that she isn’t thrown in as some generic love interest. Meng’er Zhang is excellent in her debut role as the younger sister trying to prove herself as a skilled warrior. Tony Leung is both intense yet oddly tragic as the former warlord who’ll go to any extreme for his beloved. The film goes by relatively quickly at just slightly over two hours despite some exposition-heavy scenes dragging it behind. Overall, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings breathes new life into the MCU.

     

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  • Reminiscence (2021)

    Reminiscence (2021)

    [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]After graduating from Stanford University, Lisa Joy started working for McKinsey & Company before earning a law degree from Harvard. She submitted a spec script to ABC between her studies, which became the cult TV series Pushing Daisies. Joy also worked as a staff writer and eventually became a co-producer on the long-running series Burn Notice. In 2016, she and her husband Jonathan Nolan created the TV series Westworld based on the 1973 film. The show was a massive hit and received several Primetime Emmy Award nominations, including “Outstanding Drama Series.” Thanks to the show’s success, Lisa was able to work on directing her first feature film starting in 2019. While initially supposed to be released in April 2021, Warner Bros. pushed the release date to favor Mortal Kombat. Now titled Reminiscence, the film saw a worldwide release on August 20, 2021.

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    Synopsis

    In the not-too-distant future, the world has become flooded due to climate change, and people only come out at night. Using technology initially meant for interrogations, people can relive their happiest memories to escape the harsh reality around them. In Miami, Nick Bannister (Hugh Jackman) and his friend/partner Emily “Watts” Sanders (Thandiwe Newton) offer people such opportunities. One day, a mysterious woman named Mae (Rebecca Ferguson) visits them, and Nick almost immediately falls in love. The two start a relationship, but after a few months, Mae mysteriously disappears, and Nick starts looking for her. Despite Watts’ objections, he explores his memories, looking for clues about her whereabouts, going deeper down the rabbit hole. The trail leads to him confronting the corrupt cop Cyrus Boothe (Cliff Curtis), who asserts Mae has some dark secrets. Just who is Mae, and where will this trail lead Nick?

     

    Review

    Given what Lisa Joy is most famous for, it should come as no surprise that Reminiscence borrows from other movies. It has a film noir style similar to Blade Runner, though not nearly as futuristic and more grounded in reality. Also, the plot element of worldwide floods and humanity adapting to it is very much like in Waterworld. Of course, there’s nothing wrong with movies borrowing elements from other movies so long as the final result is worthwhile. Unfortunately, this is a case where you’re thinking of better films that you could be watching besides this. The story is incredibly convoluted, with tons of twists that come out of nowhere and in rapid succession. Also, they hint at things taking place before the events of the film that sound far more interesting.

    There’s also plenty about this film that elevates it to be at least passable despite its flaws. For one, the cast all do a solid job, with Hugh Jackman always making for a strong and likable hero. The lovely Rebecca Ferguson fits the femme fatale role, and she has some great chemistry with Jackman. Thandiwe Newton has some good back-and-forths with Jackman, acting as his voice of reason despite mostly speaking in exposition. Also, Cliff Curtis makes for a decent antagonist, even if he doesn’t show up until roughly halfway through the movie. Another aspect of the film that stands out is the cinematography, adding a dreamlike quality to the film noir vibe. At almost two hours, you could certainly do worse, but this is one I could only recommend at matinee prices. Overall, Reminiscence is an at-best average sci-fi mystery whose acting and visuals compensate for its weak story.

     

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  • Free Guy (2021)

    Free Guy (2021)

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    In 2016, 20th Century-Fox purchased a script penned by Matt Lieberman from Hollywood’s Black List of the best-unproduced screenplays. The story revolved around an ordinary bank teller who discovers that the world he’s in is a video game. The studio offered it to director Shawn Levy, but he passed on it since he wasn’t familiar with video games. However, Levy met actor Ryan Reynolds through a mutual friend, and after rereading the script, they agreed to work together. With Reynolds both starring and producing, filming began in mid-2019 in Boston’s Financial District and other parts of Massachusetts. Around this time, the studio was purchased by Disney and renamed 20th Century Studios, though Disney supported the project. Once filming wrapped, it was initially slated for a July 2020 release but saw delays due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Finally, on August 13, 2021, Free Guy was exclusively released to theaters nationwide.

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    Synopsis

    Guy (Ryan Reynolds) is an average joe living in Free City, where people called “heroes” cause mayhem and destruction daily. However, Guy and his friend Buddy (Lil Rel Howery) continue going about their day working at the local bank. Despite this, Guy secretly years for something more in life apart from his menial and repetitive routine. One day, Guy decides to take charge and take the glasses from a “hero,” which reveals that he’s in a video game. In the real world, programmer Millie (Jodie Cromer) is looking for proof that Free City’s publisher stole her code. She plays the game as “Molotov Girl” and helps Guy level up so he can help her uncover the truth. Meanwhile, Guy’s popularity skyrockets while the publisher’s owner Antoine (Taika Waititi) is shutting the game down for a sequel. It’s up to Guy, Millie, and her ex-partner Keys (Joe Keery) to stop him!

     

    Review

    It’s hard to review Free Guy without comparing it to movies like The Truman Show or even They Live. It’s more than coincidental, from the protagonist realizing their world is artificial to a pair of glasses revealing the truth. While it certainly lifts elements from other movies, it’s still able to use them to create an original story. The idea of a video game NPC becoming self-aware is unique, and it’s interesting to see this explored. Wreck-It Ralph studied the idea years earlier, but I think this film honestly does a better job. Unlike that film, Guy is still the central focus of the story rather than shifting to another character halfway through. Even when the movie introduces real-world elements, the focus is still mainly on Guy and his actions. It’s amusing considering that Disney owns both films, though tangentially, yet this one is the better of the two.

    Once again, Ryan Reynolds makes for an amusing and likable lead, even if he’s playing the same type of character. Jodie Comer does an excellent job playing two characters and having solid chemistry with two different actors. Joe Keery is also likable, and you understand why he chose to work for the company that screwed him over. As usual, Taika Waititi steals the show as the eccentric head of the publisher whose sole interest is profits. In addition, this movie has a lot to say about the gaming industry as a whole, though it’s nothing new. It deals with publishers screwing over their employees, how companies are just after money and prioritizing familiarity over originality. Still, it’s interesting to see a multi-million dollar film tackle this and still deliver a solidly entertaining action-comedy. Overall, Free Guy does tread some familiar ground but does it satisfyingly.

     

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  • The Suicide Squad (2021)

    The Suicide Squad (2021)

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    Upon its release back in 2016, Suicide Squad received generally mixed to negative reviews from critics and audiences. Regardless, the film grossed nearly $750 million versus a $175 million budget and was the 10th highest-grossing film of 2016. Warner Bros. wanted to fast-track a sequel with David Ayer set to return to direct given its financial success. However, Ayer left to work on a Gotham City Sirens spin-off, so the studio searched for a new director. Mel Gibson, Jaume Collet-Serra, and Gavin O’Connor were set to direct but left for one reason or another. Around this time, Marvel/Disney had fired James Gunn following some old tweets uncovered by conservative trolls. Seizing the opportunity, Warner Bros. hired Gunn initially for a Superman movie, but he chose a Suicide Squad movie instead. They agreed, and The Suicide Squad hit both theaters and HBO Max in August 2021.

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    Synopsis

    Intelligence officer Amanda Waller (Viola Davis) assembles a new team to infiltrate the South American nation of Corto Maltese. There’s Bloodsport (Idris Elba), Peacemaker (John Cena), King Shark (Sylvester Stallone), Polka-Dot Man (David Dastmalchian), and Ratcatcher 2 (Daniela Melchior). Accompanied by returning members Harley Quinn (Margot Robbie) and Rick Flag (Joel Kinnaman), the team must destroy something extraterrestrial. Their mission is to kidnap The Thinker (Peter Capaldi), a scientist working on “Project Starfish,” which involves the extraterrestrial creature. Unfortunately, the mission goes south when most team members get killed, and Flag and Harley get kidnapped. Thankfully, Flag hooked up with some freedom fighters looking to take down the corrupt government and agree to help him. While heroes make their way to Jötunheim, where the government keeps the creature stored, they get more than expected. Will they save the world, and who in this suicide squad will survive?

     

    Review

    Unlike the 2016 film, which had potential but was a massive letdown, this one rights all the wrongs. It makes sense James Gunn directed this, given they were trying to emulate Guardians of the Galaxy in the original. Like he did with that film, he manages to take several D-list characters and make them fully three-dimensional. Who would’ve thought a character called “Polkadot Man” would be as memorable as he was? On that note, the entire cast does a phenomenal job, each one getting their moment to shine. Idris Elba is a solid replacement for Will Smith, and his back-and-forths with John Cena are hilarious. Daniela Melchior is surprisingly sweet as Ratcatcher 2 and has some cute moments with the loveable King Shark. Also, this is probably the best Margot Robbie has ever done as Harley Quinn, showing real humanity in her performance. Even Joel Kinnaman is better in this!

    Like before, Viola Davis continues to be the best part of the movie, giving a solid and commanding performance. Even the way the film handles its cannon fodder is better than the original, but that’s getting into spoilers. The action is stylish and frenetic, and the editing feels fluid and dynamic rather than the choppy mess from before. If I had any complaints about the film, I’d say the biggest is its villain, The Thinker. Granted, Peter Capaldi does a good job, but he’s not given much to do or is all that interesting. He’s not quite as bland as Ronan the Accuser, but it’s still a blemish on an otherwise fantastic movie. The film goes by quickly at just over two hours but slows down just enough to flesh out the characters. Overall, The Suicide Squad is a massive improvement over its predecessor and works as its own thing.

     

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  • Old (2021)

    Old (2021)

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    In 2010, the graphic novel Sandcastle, written by Pierre Oscar Lévy and illustrated by Frederik Peeters, was published. The book told the story of a group of people going to a seemingly idyllic beach with a dark secret. Director M. Night Shyamalan received a copy of the book as a Father’s Day gift from his daughter. After reading the book, he loved it and optioned the right to adapt it into a feature film. Due to The Visit, Split, and Glass, Shyamalan was able to convince Universal to greenlight the project. The film was shot in the Dominican Republic between September through November 2020, the first time Shyamalan worked outside Philadelphia. While initially scheduled for a February 26, 2021 release, the film saw delays due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Now under the title Old, Shyamalan’s latest film was released on July 23, 2021.

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    Synopsis

    Guy (Gael García Bernal), his wife Prisca (Vicky Krieps), and kids Trent (Nolan River) and Maddox (Alexa Swinton) are vacationing. They’re staying at a tropical resort when the manager (Gustaf Hammarsten) tells them about a nearby beach one day. Said beach is isolated from the hotel and is only accessible through a secret tunnel off the beaten path. Surgeon Charles (Rufus Sewell), his trophy wife Chrystal (Abbey Lee), and their daughter Kara (Kyle Bailey) arrive shortly after that. Another couple, Jarin (Ken Leung) and Patricia (Nikki Amuka-Bird), also arrive at the beach as things seem peaceful at first. Unfortunately, there’s trouble in paradise when a dead body turns up, and the group finds themselves stuck at the beach. Things get worse when Trent (Alex Wolff), Maddox (Thomasin McKenzie), and Kara (Eliza Scanlen) have aged several years very quickly. Time is quickly running out as they try to survive this nightmare.

     

    Review

    In terms of quality, Shyamalan’s movies have had their peaks and valleys, going from incredibly phenomenal to hilariously awful. Old sits somewhere in the middle, not being quite as good as Unbreakable but not as bad as The Happening. While the concept of rapid aging is nothing new, this film tackles it uniquely. It takes ordinary parts of growing up, namely how our bodies age, and twists them in some horrific ways. One minute, a 6-year-old girl is playing in the sand, and the next, she’s ten years older and giving birth. The film uses low-tech ways to show the passage of time, namely sweeping camera movements and enhanced sound design. Unfortunately, the writing isn’t the greatest, as much of the dialogue comes off sounding stilted and unnatural at times. It comes across as more unintentionally hilarious than how people talk.

    Even if the dialogue isn’t the greatest, the cast all deliver stellar performances and make up for the material. Gael García Bernal and Vicky Krieps work off each other well as a couple struggling with their marriage. The child actors are surprisingly good, primarily because they act like actual children instead of miniature adults. Their aged-up counterparts are also great; Wolff and McKenzie especially shine as aged-up siblings trying to make sense of this. At slightly under two hours, the film does drag in spots, but the slow moments help to build up tension. The trademark Shyamalan twist somewhat derails the movie without getting into spoilers as it overexplains what’s been going on. This film is a case of the journey being better than the destination, though the ending might ruin it for others. Overall, Old has plenty going for it, but it’s a mixed bag.

     

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