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[ZE_501]

Returns seems that that was Burton doing the film he really wanted to do, as opposed to the result of a push-and-pull with the studio, which feels like the first film. I still don't think of Returns as a great Batman movie, but it is just a better movie in general, and works at what it is trying to do. And I'll take that.

Returns is the only one I can re-watch anymore, although frankly it's not great, just beautiful in terms of design and atmosphere.

 

[ZE_501]

Batman Returns on the other hand is close to a masterpiece. Hiring Daniel Waters was one of the best things they did. The dialogue in this movie is incredible especially from Penguin and Catwoman, “I’ll murder you momentarily”, “I wouldn’t touch you to scratch you”.
And it looks gorgeous. The set design is much more interesting and consistent in this one and the photography is gorgeous. The way Catwoman pops in the 4K is truly something.
Casting is spot on, Walken is Walken and both DeVito and Pfeiffer are truly extraordinary. Both award winning performances and they both utterly transcend the form. Keaton is Keaton but is better here with a better script. 8.5/10

A sentimental favourite but we experience this film very differently. I don't think it's terrible by any means but it's got more style than substance for me, although I do enjoy the depiction of Bat and Cat as two broken people.

 

[abake]

Yeah.

I thought the director's previous movies were great, but this one just felt totally phoned in.

I think I've only seen The Invisible Man, and I liked it a lot. Might give tis one a try when it's streaming somewhere.

 

[abake]

Saw The Brutalist last week.
9/10
Amazing is all I can say. It's one of those movies that feels and looks like an actual movie experience without having to be sci-fi / fantasy "spectacle".
The cinematography is beautiful, the music and sound design are amazing, the acting is top notch, the story keeps you immersed... everything works. Watch it on the biggest screen you can find.

My only criticism is the very on the nose Israel message. There's two or three scenes that really lay it on quite a bit too thick, and they really didn't need that to get the overall message across.

 

[choombaz]

Saw The Brutalist last week.
9/10
Amazing is all I can say. It's one of those movies that feels and looks like an actual movie experience without having to be sci-fi / fantasy "spectacle".
The cinematography is beautiful, the music and sound design are amazing, the acting is top notch, the story keeps you immersed... everything works. Watch it on the biggest screen you can find.

My only criticism is the very on the nose Israel message. There's two or three scenes that really lay it on quite a bit too thick, and they really didn't need that to get the overall message across.

Yeah I really have to see this at a cinema - shot primarily with a single VistaVision camera. The last film shot completely in VistaVision was Brando’s One-Eyed Jacks in 1961!

 

[choombaz]

Stardust – 7.8/10

Charming, feel-good fantasy film.

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Yeah I really like it too but it’s now canceled lol

Seriously though, I have to rewatch, I’d completely forgotten Charlie Cox was the male lead!!

 

[davejames]

The Gorge -- 7/10

Decided to give this new Anya Taylor Joy movie a try and thought it was surprisingly pretty decent. The story is about as uncomplicated as can be (two people standing guard over a gorge full of monsters), and plays out pretty much like you'd expect, but there are still some good scares and action sequences throughout.

 

[BeefEaster]

Companion - 8/10

Really enjoyed this. Great blend of scifi/horror/comedy.

 

[xipotec]

The Reanimator: 6/10

Loved this film as a kid, gore, nudity, zombies, mad scientists....what's not to love?

Older me , not so much due to gore , nudity, zombies and mad scientists....and most of it is badly done, horribly acted and way too over the top silly....

 

[karamazov80]

The Reanimator: 6/10

Loved this film as a kid, gore, nudity, zombies, mad scientists....what's not to love?

Older me , not so much due to gore , nudity, zombies and mad scientists....and most of it is badly done, horribly acted and way too over the top silly....

I appreciate what you are saying, but I feel this was all perfect given the tone of the film. My appreciation of Jeffrey Combs has only grown over the years.

From Beyond was made about a year later, also based on a Lovecraft story with the same director and primary cast members, but isn't quite as silly (with the cat, head, naked body. . .). Though it has its moments.

 

[xipotec]

I appreciate what you are saying, but I feel this was all perfect given the tone of the film. My appreciation of Jeffrey Combs has only grown over the years.

From Beyond was made about a year later, also based on a Lovecraft story with the same director and primary cast members, but isn't quite as silly (with the cat, head, naked body. . .). Though it has its moments.

Combs is a national treasure, the over acting was mostly the entire rest of the cast.

 

[Otomofan]

Companion - 8/10

Really enjoyed this. Great blend of scifi/horror/comedy.

Just watched this.....it surprised me. Really fun, nicely crafted little movie!

Yes, it combined a lot of elements from well-worn territory. (A little Bodies Bodies Bodies, a little M3GAN, a little Ex Machina)

I was really impressed with the script. It was fun! I usually roll my eyes at the obvious "white male incel" trope but I was enjoying the ride so much I was willing to overlook it.

Thumbs up!

 

[BeefEaster]

Just watched this.....it surprised me. Really fun, nicely crafted little movie!

Yes, it combined a lot of elements from well-worn territory. (A little Bodies Bodies Bodies, a little M3GAN, a little Ex Machina)

I was really impressed with the script. It was fun! I usually roll my eyes at the obvious "white male incel" trope but I was enjoying the ride so much I was willing to overlook it.

Thumbs up!

Did you notice that the

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male robot was named Patrick and he ended up dressing like a cop?

That felt like a clever little T2 reference.

 

[karamazov80]

The Gorge: 6/10

The actors are very charming, and I thought the first half of the movie was good if cheesy. But the second half, which should have been the highlight of the movie, was pretty bad.

 

[Otomofan]

Anyone remember "Mr. Brooks" from 2007, where Kevin Costner plays a scaaary serial killer?

My god, this is one of the most inept attempts to make a movie I've ever seen. I can't believe anyone involved with this production thought they were making a decent movie. It's utterly absurd, with some of the most terrible dialogue and overwrought acting that would make an episode of Law and Order SVU blush.

This movie thinks it's "Se7en" and it's just so laughably bad.

What garbage. How in the hell did this get a 7.3 on IMDB?

 

[karamazov80]

Election: 7.5/10

I really enjoyed this when it came out and it holds up. Relentlessly uncomfortable in a good way.

 

[BeefEaster]

Presence - 6/10

This was ok but it definitely wasn't a horror movie like it was advertised as.

 

[karamazov80]

Killers of the Flower Moon: 8.5/10

Another great Scorsese film. Masterfully executed. Not really what I expected from what i had seen in the buildup to its release. The first half was nightmarish and difficult to watch at times. But it sets up the rest of the film perfectly. One of the better modern Scorsese movies.

 

[Dark_Knight_89]

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Saw this on Facebook and thought I'd field it here.

Pretty easy for me, I'd let go of The Dark Knight. Begins is better anyway.

Agreed! TDK is a good crime thriller movie, but it's a mediocre "Batman" movie.

 

[Dark_Knight_89]

Rewatched the Burton Batman movies in 4K the other night and I will be honest the first one just doesn’t hold up. To be fair the music is amazing, the Batmobile is amazing and that’s about it. I don’t like how they designed the city it’s such a weird hodge podge of styles, those cars stick out badly and the photography is mostly awful like they didn’t know how to shoot those huge sets. And the acting! Woof. Nicholson is having the time of his life but everyone else looks either bored or tired or both. I like Keaton in the role but I think ultimately the script is terrible especially the risible dialogue. And that’s a shame because when it works, it’s amazing. I still say that Batman’s entrance into the art gallery is his best ever in a movie. 6/10

Batman Returns on the other hand is close to a masterpiece. Hiring Daniel Waters was one of the best things they did. The dialogue in this movie is incredible especially from Penguin and Catwoman, “I’ll murder you momentarily”, “I wouldn’t touch you to scratch you”.
And it looks gorgeous. The set design is much more interesting and consistent in this one and the photography is gorgeous. The way Catwoman pops in the 4K is truly something.
Casting is spot on, Walken is Walken and both DeVito and Pfeiffer are truly extraordinary. Both award winning performances and they both utterly transcend the form. Keaton is Keaton but is better here with a better script. 8.5/10

Yeah, the first Burton Batman is pretty iffy now. The Joker's plan of poisoning cosmetic products is just lacklustre. There's some decent parts like you mentioned. The Batwing and Batmobile are awesome. I've got a Batman Returns rewatch pencilled in soon. Looking forward to that

I feel the same way. It seems like it should be so much better than it is. Burton was hitting homeruns left and right at the time, it seems like his approach and tone would work for Batman, and they had terrific headliners in Keaton and Nicholson. But when you put it all together it didn't work for me, even as a kid. Over the years I haven't learned to love it. I tried rewatching it last year and couldn't get through it. I don't think they got Batman right, which is a pretty major problem. The story feels stilted and off as it progresses. And there are tonal conflicts that are hard to reconcile.

Returns seems that that was Burton doing the film he really wanted to do, as opposed to the result of a push-and-pull with the studio, which feels like the first film. I still don't think of Returns as a great Batman movie, but it is just a better movie in general, and works at what it is trying to do. And I'll take that.

Yeah great point i forgot to mention the design of the Batwing, equally awesome

My wife and I watch "Batman Returns" every Christmas. It was the movie that introduced me to Batman as a child and solidified him as my favourite fictional character.