Tom Cruise. © 2022. Paramount Pictures, Skydance Media, and Jerry Bruckheimer Films. Directed by Joseph Kosinski. (Share the review by copying the link. Thank you for your support!) Watched it in IMAX @ AMC
Highway to the Danger Zone! After over 30 years from the original, Tom Cruise is back to his roots. Instead of flying fake jets, he's flying true jets at unbelievable rates of speed. Watching this film was truly badass. The summer event that movie theaters needed in a long time. A pure kickass film for every type of audience just looking to have fun at the movie theaters. Tom Cruise is just saving action cinema. Sorry, Marvel. If you want a true legacy sequel, this is the film that you are looking film. It will please the OG fans and the new ones as well. This is a film that should be seen only in theaters on the biggest screen possible. I would never see Tom Cruise flying a jet and risking his life for cinema. But I mean...yeah let's not talk about it. But the film is wild on every level and there are a lot of positive things about this film that I want to discuss in this review. From the opening scene to the training scenes to the drama and to the real dogfight, it's epic in many ways. It's a film that takes risks and lets the audience be a part of it. A true blockbuster film since Avengers Endgame and you will see why in this in-depth review. Let's fly into this review and experience near-death situations. Slight Spoilers Ahead from the original Top Gun (1986). After more than 30 years of service as one of the Navy's top aviators, Pete "Maverick" Mitchell is where he belongs, pushing the envelope as a courageous test pilot and dodging the advancement in rank that would ground him. Training a detachment of graduates for a special assignment, Maverick must confront the ghosts of his past and his deepest fears, culminating in a mission that demands the ultimate sacrifice from those who choose to fly it. Watching the original before this helped me to get connected with Maverick and the old and new characters in the film. While you don't need to watch the original film, it helps the viewer to return to the same world and have a deeper connection to Maverick and the new generation of pilots. There are a lot of references from the original with the pictures from the final flight to iconic lines and the score of the film. Also to mention the song "Danger Zone". This song is basically the theme song of Top Gun and it will always be one of the most iconic songs in original film songs history. But I cannot forget the opening scene of the original. The opening scene is remade again in the sequel but more badass. This scene is basically nostalgia for old fans but also a huge staple in the top gun series. This opening scene alone sold my interest for the entire film and lets the audience know that this film will be badass. The editing in the intro is phenomenal. Perfectly synchronized to the "Danger Zone" song with the beats and the sound design. It's crisp and beautiful. It's a homage to the original and thanking the fans for sticking around for this sequel. I loved every second of that intro and it got me pumped for the entire film knowing that I will have a good time. I wish it could've been longer but it was still perfect and I got goosebumps and chills while watching the opening scene. So good. But that's not the only fantastic scene in the film. There are more elements that make this film a kickass blockbuster ride. The story itself is simple yet translated and executed perfectly. If you watch the original film and go into this film, you will see a lot of similarities with its story beats but the narrative is different and quite the opposite. The film follows Maverick training the new generation of pilots for a dangerous mission that could be life or death. He's the instructor now but he isn't a general or a commander sitting behind a desk. He is still a captain and he still flies jets for the US air force as a test pilot and for fun because he's Tom Cruise. Maverick was hired by Iceman who is played by Val Kilmer. He's back in the film and he's not just in photos but he has one heartful scene with Maverick. The story is really focused on Maverick trying to help Goose's son Rooster to overcome his fears of doing the same mistakes as his father and becoming the best on the team. But for Maverick, it's overcoming the death of Goose and raising Rooster in becoming the best pilot to the limits. This film is more than passing the torch to a new generation. It's about moving on from the past and pushing yourself with the new technology but teaching the new pilots about the old tactics that are still used in the air force. Embracing the new while still being the same old pilot and helping the new crew be the new faces of this generation's top gun class. The story is well-executed and if you are familiar with the first film, this film will be very easy to follow. But here's the major positive thing. The film also stands like its own film. You don't need to watch the first film to understand Maverick's motives or feelings. With quick flashbacks shown in the film and some quick exposition of Maverick's career, you are already caught up with the major events. But with the original film already in mind, it's a way better experience, and you are already in love with these characters and want them to succeed. It's a heartful mature story that focuses on the characters themselves over unnecessary "agendas" and uses plot over characters. It's all about the characters achieving one goal and the film beautifully does that. The story is very strong in this film and while it's similar in its beats to the original, it's looking back at the original story in a whole new way from an older audience and looking at it with a newer audience. It's like the old audience were the hotshots in the original and now they are Tom Cruise themselves looking at the new audience as the new generation of pilots. A metaphor of filmmaking. Now after typing that sentence, it is really a metaphor for the new filmmakers. It's like Tom Cruise is teaching Joseph Kosinski to direct top gun since he's still a young director but after watching this film, he's not new anymore and he's already one of the best directors in Hollywood working today. He proves himself to be a fantastic director and wants this film to be taught to young filmmakers like me. It's like Martin Scorsese teaching the young filmmakers how to direct a gangster film and push themselves to the limits of directing. It's like that with the story. While Tom Cruise is getting old, he is still active and he's not finished yet and continues to do his old job while teaching the young pilots and actors on becoming like him or being the best of themselves. The story is very smart and this analysis really helps the story become truly special. But while the story is very great, the characters are the ones who are the heart of this film. Tom Cruise as Maverick is fantastic in the film. His character is the strongest one in the film with his story continuing from the first film. He is still the same old cocky person and he still has his old flying skills. But his character still hasn't moved passed on from the death of his best friend Goose. Plus, his character is facing new enemy territory, new advanced jets, and a new crew he has to lead. He's now a teacher and this was hinted at in the original film in the end. But his biggest challenge would be teaching Goose's son Rooster on becoming the best but it will conflict with his father's death and his relationship with Maverick. It's difficult for Maverick but in the film, he managed to help Rooster on becoming like his father and carry on his father's torch. Maverick's character arc is very well written with many in-depth choices from the character in the final dogfight scene. Maverick relationship with the other characters felt very natural because of Tom Cruise's performance. Cruise did a fantastic job in his performance and he is still the same old Maverick. What's more amazing about his performance is when he performs the real jet sequences, his performance on the ground is more real and emotional. With the two different types of performances he did in the film, he made his character more realistic and more relatable due to Cruise's performance. Tom Cruise was born to play Maverick and he is still fantastic. There are moments when he makes fun of his age. Now he is really showing his age in this film but he still kicking ass. Tom Cruise was awesome in the film and he's one of the last or maybe the last action Hollywood stars on pushing the cinema format and making true action blockbusters for the general audience. The supporting cast is fantastic in this film. They deliver great performances from the main generals to the new crew. Rooster is amazing in this film and is portrayed by Miles Teller. He feels like Goose in the way he acts. But he is more of a heated person to Maverick and he wants to be the best of his crew and to be like his father. His chemistry with the crew felt very natural and he was the stand-out in the crew. The rest of the crew was awesome. Bob was the wholesome member and he was pretty funny. Hangman was funny and he's the "Iceman" of the new crew. He's a dick but he's a guy who wants to help everyone and the big guy in the crew. Phoenix was awesome in the film and kept the entire crew at peace. Payback, Fanboy, and Coyote were also great in the film and they were the best buddies in the film. Everyone in the new crew did a fantastic job on the ground and on the air. Maverick's new love interest Penny was a much better-written love interest this time. The other love interest was good but it was weak and if the original actress returned, well, it wouldn't fit with the main cast. You know why. Google her name up and she's out of this film in an instant and Tom Cruise is old but still looks young. Jennifer Connelly as the new love interest worked and her performance was pretty great. The generals were also great and Jon Hamm really looks like he can be a general someday but it's funny that Ed Harris in this film and he is still the same old serious character. Everyone did a great job in the film but I cannot forget the one character from the original. Val Kilmer as Iceman. Val Kilmer as Iceman is back and I'm so happy that they respect not only his character but the actor. Kilmer suffered throat cancer and while he's not a major character in the film like Tom Cruise, he still vital to the overall story and series. He hired Maverick to lead this new crew and if he didn't hire him, Maverick would've stayed as a US test pilot. His scene with Maverick in his office was beautiful. He even gets to speak with Maverick and this was one of the best legacy sequel scenes I have ever. A well-made directed scene respecting the actor, character, and his relationship with Maverick. What an amazing scene. I would love to see more of Iceman in future films if Val Kilmer is up to it. Everyone in the cast was amazing and they did an incredible job in the film. I also liked the cool relationship between Admiral Warlock and Maverick. A funny relationship. I hope the crew comes back for another sequel. Let's not forgot the meat of this film. The airplane and jet sequences. They are phenomenal. Every shot has care with the actors acting or maybe not acting like they are in the jets. They are really in the jets and it makes their acting way more realistic. The jet sequences in IMAX were mind-blowing. There are more jet sequences in the film than in the original and a lot of dedication was put into these scenes. Some of the visual effects were used for unrealistic flying sequences because scientific reasons were seamless and I thought there were real. The technology is so far advanced that maybe all of the jet sequences are real including the bridge shot. But we know that bridge shot is CGI. But besides that, the sequences were fantastically directed and captured all the right shots and it didn't feel really shaky or fake. All of it was real because of Tom Cruise. Thank you Cruise for making Marvel look cheap as hell. The jet sequences were dope because of the IMAX cameras. It's not the IMAX Film cameras, but rather the digital IMAX Sony cameras. The aspect ratio is better and the resolution is way better when projected on IMAX screens. The jet sequences in IMAX were amazing and having the full screen and sound was just mind-blowing. It feels like you are inside a VR headset but the VR screen is the IMAX screen. The cinematography is absolutely beautiful with the rich orange colors in the film. It's staying true to the original colors of the film but switched to modern film and with the change of color, the tone of the film is also changed. The film is well shot for grounded scenes with many creative angles and wide shots to make the film feel big. The jet sequences were fantastically shot and they were a lot of wide shots to make it huge when seen in theaters. Barley any shaky cams and there were a variety of shots that were used in the film and they selected those shots well. The editing is fantastic and perfectly executed. A lot of creative editing decisions were well in place and we get more time inside every shot to get into the moment. The score is absolutely fantastic. I got chills when the main theme plays and during serious scenes or the final dogfight, the score got me pumped and excited. Danger Zone song is still a banger and the new song from Lady Gaga "Hold My Hands" is amazing. Chills every time. I don't know how they did it but the team did a fantastic job. The sound design is crisp and fucking good. You can hear every tiny detail from the jet thrust to a huge explosion. This was meant to be seen in a premium theater format. Overall, the production is fantastic and every department delivered to their name and took every opportunity to make this film as kickass as possible. Legit perfection with the film's production. Skydance and Bruckheimer, you guys rock. I have no negative thoughts about this film. It's a perfect legacy sequel and this is what studios should follow if they have any projects like this in the works. I have some tiny nitpicks like I wanted to see more of Iceman and to see Goose's wife in the film. Also, the story beats are pretty similar which can bother the fans like me a bit. I wish they could've changed some of the story beats but have it somewhat similar to the original to make it as fresh as possible. But it didn't ruin the core of the story. All those nitpicks aside, this film is still a perfect sequel and one of the best sequels ever made. This is how you make a legacy sequel. Bringing back some of the original cast as the main ones and having the new cast be supportive. You are following the original, not the new one. You want your old characters to succeed in their mission with the new crew and lead them into new territory or carry the torch and create their own stories and world around them. Plus for Christ's sake, don't include "The Message" because it wasn't in the original and it divides the original audience. If it ain't broke, then why fix it? A simple sentence and the production crew followed that statement within their film hearts. Scream (2022) did a similar thing and they have done a great job of respecting the old characters and bringing the new cast but they make fun of it in a serious way. They have their own themes and it's a way different film from Top Gun: Maverick. Still, this film proves how legacy sequels should work with its characters, world-building, storylines, and reintroducing the series to a whole new generation. It's the perfect film for the new and old audiences. I was in a filled theater with young viewers, kids, parents, and even grandparents. Every generation is there and everyone is having a blast. This showing proved that legacy sequels can attract every generation and the old fans. I'm really happy to see the general audience back for a true action film rather than a superhero film event. Cinema is really back. Top Gun: Maverick delivered and blew my expectations right from the beginning. A heartful, intense action film with amazing performances and a well-written script. Joseph Kosinski proved that he's a fantastic director and he can pull off a legacy sequel since Tron: Legacy. This film blew my mind and it's a must-watch in any premium format, especially in IMAX if you want to see the film on full screen. This is how you do a true legacy sequel and I cannot wait for Tom Cruise's next film in the Mission Impossible franchise. He is really saving action cinema and bringing back audiences to the theaters. This film was kickass amazing, beautiful, and emotional, and watching the final scene was very emotional. I kind of cried but I wanted to cry more. I was smiling at the end and watching the old airplane flying through the sunset knowing that I have just seen one of the best films of all time. Thank you Tom Cruise, Joseph Kosinski, and Jerry Bruckheimer for making this dope-ass sequel. Now Playing Only in Theaters including in IMAX, Dolby Cinema, and Screen X. Vizeit Score: "A+" Copyright © 2022. Vizeit Studios. All Rights Reserved. Review Written By: Everardo Garcia Jr.
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Jessie Buckley. © 2022. A24 and DNA Films. Directed by Alex Garland. After two Sci-fi films, Alex Garland goes to modern time but in a body horror way. It's a mix of psychological and body horror but with a modern twist on society. It's gory all the way and it's a film that will make you uncomfortable after the film. It's not what it looks like from the trailers. It is a fucked up and dark film yet unintentionally funny. This film will divide audiences but critics will like it. Well, some won't. This film was unexpected and it's a film that you will look at it and say "What in god's name is that?". I ain't no Indiewire critic who didn't like Elvis, but I'm sure I am one of those independent critics who will watch this film and critique on "what the fuck did I just watch in those final minutes". Well, you will get to know my honest critical opinions here so let's dive into the review.
In the aftermath of a personal tragedy, Harper retreats alone to the beautiful English countryside, hoping to find a place to heal. However, someone or something from the surrounding woods appears to be stalking her. What begins as simmering dread soon becomes a fully formed nightmare, inhabited by her darkest memories and fears. The film is definitely horror but in a different way. It tends to go into a more psychological route but is mixed in with body horror. The horror aspects worked very well. There were long takes and scenes where I was about to get jump scared but there was no jump scares at all. Well, maybe one or two. The town itself was pretty sketchy and once I knew some of the several characters in the film, I know that there was something wrong. The atmosphere of the town is creepy and the several locations give off some Friday The 13th vibes. The imagery of this film is fucked up. Yes, fucked up. A lot of gory body horror in the last 30 minutes. But in the first 30 minutes, there's already graphic imagery that it's already destroyed my mind. This film is uncomfortable to watch but the film isn't over the top. It's a calm horror film that focuses on slow horror and makes the audiences want to leave but cannot. It's pretty weird. The story is pretty good, the themes behind it get wilder, and the story takes a turn in the final 30 minutes. The main character Harper tries to move on from a personal tragedy but with the horror inside the town, she can't get through it and it will haunt her life until she does something. It's fucked up in many ways but the story can get a little bit weird in those final minutes. Jessie Buckley as Harper did an amazing job in her role. Her performance was amazing and her character was well-written to care about her character and the trauma she is going through. The villain Geoffrey played by Rory Kinnear did a really great job in his role. His performance was very creepy and funny at the same time. When we met Geoffrey, his first interaction was off but nice. Then later in the film, he's funny but gets creepier every time he is on screen. His character story was interesting and he's a mirror of Harper's trauma and commentating on how men can be cruel. Even though the film is directed by a man, which is hilarious. The other cast members were great as well and overall, the story worked well and it goes into insanity mode in the final 30 minutes. The cinematography is great. There are a lot of unique visual elements and interesting colors. The visual effects are very good since I bet it's mixed in with practical effects. The production design is well made and the music was surprisingly good. It's creepy but it fits very well into this film. Overall, the production was well made and the directing was very good as always from Alex Garland. He stepped away from the weird Sci-fi elements into the grounded horror. But he still uses sci-fi elements in the final 30 minutes and the weird distortion effects on Harper's phone. His directing was solid and I am now looking forward to his next project. When it's a horror film, there can be some division between audiences and critics. This film would not be recommended to the general audience. It's too complex within its narrative and it leaves off many themes that haven't been touched on. The body horror is very uncomfortable and the scene is pretty long. There are some questionable decisions from the main character in the film because of plot reasons and her reaction to the weirdness are unrealistic. The film can drag at some points in the film. There isn't much to explore around the story. In the final 30 minutes, the writing went off rails into a completely different film. By the time the film finished, I was like "oh, this was the film I watched. What in the actual fuck?". The ending was off and I felt like this was just a mind fuck of the film. While this is Garland's weakest film, it's still very good and that says a lot. I wish they could've stayed within the atmosphere of horror before going full-on to David Cronenberg's body horror. The film just flipped by the end and I was completely lost. Not Tenet lost. Just weirdly lost. Overall, this film was very solid in its presentation. Some story problems and out-of-left-field moments. It's a weird-ass film but there are risks behind it and I like those risks. The film won't be for everyone but it's a film that will haunt me in my dreams. Hopefully, in Garland's next film, it won't be weird as fuck. Now Playing Only in Theaters. Vizeit Score: "B" Copyright © 2022. Vizeit Studios. All Rights Reserved. Review Written By: Everardo Garcia Jr. Hera Hilmar. © 2018. Universal Pictures, MRC, and Wingnut Films. Directed by Christian Rivers. Watched it on Peacock 🦚
Quick Review: This film was quite interesting. One of the things I appreciate is the environment of the world of Mortal Engines. A lot of work has been put into the city machines, airplanes, costumes, and cyberpunk weapons. Those elements were strong. Some of the visuals look great. The cinematography isn’t consistent but there were some creative shots. The CGI was pretty good but some looked very iffy and too noticeable. Especially when characters are in the sky or outside. The sets look incredible and the production itself is great. Unfortunately, the story and characters were lacking in their writing. A lot of cliche plot lines and a lack of character development in the supporting cast. A bunch of flashbacks sequences did little to help the story. Some characters didn’t do anything at all or they’re there for plot movements. A lot of “plot devices” were used which bothers me and this film could’ve been quickly paced. The editing was very bad in this film. Not a lot of shots couldn’t get enough screen time and some scenes couldn’t breathe a little bit. It’s quick-paced in a bad way and there were shots that didn’t feel cinematic or shots that aren’t good. The editing and the story were the main critical issues of the film. While I loved the production behind it, so much potential went down the drain. Damn, this could’ve been something special and epic. I’m pretty disappointed but it is what it is. Now Streaming on Peacock 🦚 Vizeit Score: “C-“ Copyright © 2022. Vizeit Studios. All Rights Reserved. Review Written By: Everardo Garcia Jr. Hidetoshi Nishijima and Tōko Miura. © 2021/2022. Sideshow, Janus Films, Criterion, and Bitters End. Directed by Ryusuke Hamaguchi. Watched it on HBO Max
Watching international films is like a whole new experience. With Drive My Car, it was a different experience. A slow, yet filled film with beautiful performances and a heartbreaking story that only the director can achieve. This film is just amazing and it questions life and the purpose of love. It's like a 10-page essay but put into a full film. Something about this film makes me happy yet sad. It was truly an experience and while some things didn't work for me, I still love this film for being something truly original yet artsy. It's really that good. Let's dive into this wonderful yet bleak world of Hiroshima. After a silent tragic death, An aging, widowed actor seeks a chauffeur during the tour of his play. The actor turns to his go-to mechanic, who ends up recommending a 20-year-old girl. Despite their initial misgivings, a very special relationship develops between the two. Later, they discover the true meaning of love, death, and accepting the person on the actions they do to keep their relationship intact. This film was very special right from the beginning. It's slow yet there's every movement or something going on in each scene. The atmosphere of this film is something else. The cinematography captures the emotions of the character very well with the environment and open space to feel big. Every scene feels like the characters are small or big. They have depth in each shot of the film. The cinematography is beautiful and I love the colors used with the main ones being blue and red. It's all wide still shots that give every scene something gigantic. It's very beautiful. The driving scenes didn't drag the film at all. I was worried going into this film that the driving scenes would be too long or boring. But I didn't find it boring. The cinematography and different angles of shots helped the scenes distinguish themselves from other driving scenes. The night scenes were beautiful and when the two main leads have their dialogues during the car scenes, it makes those scenes less boring and more interesting. A lot of great editing choices and having each scene breathe to get invested with these characters. The music of the film was great as well and pretty calming if you watch this film at night. It's a slow yet calm film and the production itself was fantastic. The story was quite interesting. A lot of unexpected plot movements that kept every scene fresh and kept the conflict much stronger. The story was pretty strong in how it explores the grief of the death of Yusuke's wife but also does not accept the fact that she cheated on him. The film explores denial and wanting to move on from this tragedy. Plus, the play that he is directing is from a script that his wife wrote or gave ideas for creating the play. That's interesting and it helps more with the story on whether he should continue the play or cancel it because it's a play that he seems less interested in directing. The story progresses throughout the film with unexpected turns and interesting locations that makes every scene distinct. Luckily the story does end in a satisfying way and it's a wholesome ending for both main characters. The characters in this film were pretty great. The two characters Yusuke and Misaki were very strong in the film. At first, their chemistry wasn't strong, but their final scene together was very strong and rewarding. That scene was very emotional and helps Yusuke finally to grieve his wife's death and finally move on towards his play and other future projects. For Misaki, it also helped her to take time to grieve her mother's death and her current state of life. Both characters were very strong and the writing was very great. A lot of character development not just on Yusuke but on Misaki. Their performances were very great and compelling. The side characters were quite surprising and very good. Masaki Okada as Koji was excellent in the film. His performance was quite interesting and his character was written like a mystery yet respectable. Jin Dae-Yeon as Gong Yoon-soo was great in the film. His performance was pretty chill and his character was compelling. He helped Yusuke with the play and the dinner scene with the two leads was calming and good. It helped Yusuke see a different relationship and think about his past even more. The rest of the cast was great and the screenplay was very strong in this film. I cannot forget about the director. Ryusuke Hamaguchi did a fantastic job with his direction of the film on bringing these elements into something much deeper yet big through the visuals and characters. It's more about grief but also re-finding your love and emotion to keep moving on. The directing was fantastic and his vision of the story was very clear throughout the film. I also cannot forget about the car. The red car looks dope and I really want to drive it now. The red color pops out in every frame and it stands out in the environment and landscape of the cities. It's pretty cool. Overall, this film was surprisingly amazing and calming. The film however kind of drags a little bit too long with its runtime. The driving scenes are cool but they could've been cut shorter. The opening scene was quite interesting but it felt dead for some reason. I can't find the reason behind it but it was too slow and I didn't connect to the characters right on. There are some scenes that could include music to make the scene a little bit more alive. Koji's storyline didn't feel wrapped even though it did, I felt like there could've been one more scene to give a conclusion. There were some themes that were explored but it wasn't fully explored. Plus, this film takes time to get to know the characters. You need patience in order to fully experience the film to receive those emotions and payoff in the end. The ending felt very rewarding and conclusive that it felt like a true cinematic experience. The ending play was pretty good but in my opinion, I wish it connected back to Misaki and Yusuke but the scene itself was very well performed. Overall, this film was amazing. Filled with great performances, excellent writing, amazing directing, and beautiful cinematography. It's a slow film for sure, but the payoff is great and you really need to focus on the dialogue to understand these characters. Plus the visuals. It was definitely a cinematic experience and emotional as well. I don't know how the director did it but wow, he definitely pulled it off very well and I am now interested in watching his other works. This film was fantastic. Now Streaming on HBO Max. Vizeit Score: "A-" Copyright © 2022. Vizeit Studios. All Rights Reserved. Review Written By: Everardo Garcia Jr. Sandra Bullock and Channing Tatum. © 2022. Paramount Pictures, Fortis Pictures, 3dot Productions and Exhibit A. Directed by Adam Nee Aaron Nee. Watched it at AMC Theaters
I would never see in my recent film life a studio adventure film filled with fun, cringe, weird, and cheesy yet entertaining. That is pretty rare now in Hollywood. Plus, Harry Potter is being a dick in this film. Anyways, I got to see this film in theaters and it was pretty entertaining. It's nice to see a studio film that goes back to the 2000s for the modern audience and bringing back adventure films. Let's dive in into the adventures of studio land. It stars Sandra Bullock and Channing Tatum as a romance novelist and her cover model, who must escape a billionaire (Daniel Radcliffe) and find the lost ancient city described in one of her books. What makes this film strong and funny is the two leads in the film. Sandra and Channing. They are funny together on screen and their chemistry works. Their characters are the strongest ones in the film and not gonna lie, they are a great casting duo. The side characters were also not that bad. Daniel Radcliffe as the villain in the film was pretty surprising. His character development didn't grow as much but his performance was hilarious. Brad Pitt in the film was perfect. He made the film just fucking amazing and funny. I wish he was in the entire film but that would take the good moments between the two leads. But his presence was pretty funny and entertaining. The comedy in this film worked pretty well. A lot of funny and weird jokes. The violence was pretty violent in certain scenes for an adventure film and the action was enjoyable. Good directing from the Nee's brothers and the ending was surprisingly pretty good. I like how this film is making fun of the book industry and making fun of other adventure films. Some of the cinematography looked pretty great in theaters and the production itself was great. At the end of the day, my expectations going into this film were pretty moderate and well, I got that but with icing on the top with dumb yet funny moments that kept me engaged with the film. It was funny, fun, and another good time at the movie theaters. Sure, this film is dumb yet fun but the film isn't as strong as it could've been. Some of the jokes didn't land for me or weren't funny at all. Some of the side characters weren't that great or didn't get enough character development to care about them. Daniel Radcliffe's character should've got more screen time and more character development. He played the cliché villain and I wanted more from him. The clichés were pretty obvious in this film. Some scenes kind of dragged or they could've been cut out. Some story and screenplay problems did drag the film and it could've used more work. The visual effects were noticeable in some scenes, especially in practical locations. While this is a story that has been written many times and cliched, it is still trying to do something new around it. Overall, this wasn't a bad film. This film proves that adventure films are still alive. The story needs a little bit of work with character development but everyone did a good job of working with the given material with great production. It's nice to see a cheesy adventure studio film filled with cringe, fun moments, and two great lead performances that made this film solid. This film was pretty good and it passes into the "B-" grade. After thinking about it, this wasn't a bad directorial debut for a big-budget adventure film and the end result was pretty good. Still Playing in theaters and Streaming on Paramount+. Vizeit Score: "B-" Copyright © 2022. Vizeit Studios. All Rights Reserved. Review Written By: Everardo Garcia Jr. |
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