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Still (2023)
Why we all still love Michael
I was unsure of what to expect when I started watching this documentary, but I must say that I was pleasantly taken aback by its heartwarming and positive nature. It beautifully captured the essence of Michael's charm, radiating through the screen. What impressed me the most was its genuine portrayal without exploiting the emotions surrounding his battle with Parkinson's disease. Instead, it presented a powerful narrative of empowerment in the face of a truly challenging condition.
From the beginning to the present day, Michael's life story was anything but dull or overwhelmingly sad, which is often the case in such biographical accounts. Instead, the documentary provided a respectful tribute to Mr. Fox, showcasing not only his own resilience but also highlighting the unwavering support of his loving family and his remarkable wife. It wouldn't surprise me if this documentary earns prestigious awards-it truly deserves them.
The entire film remained on point, skillfully blending narration and meaningful flashbacks. As a documentary, it undoubtedly deserves a perfect rating of 10. It is a masterfully crafted piece of history, and I'm genuinely grateful that I took the opportunity to watch it.
Evil Dead Rise (2023)
Title: "Evil Dead Rise: A Solid Horror Film, Yet Lacks the Soul of its Predecessors"
As an ardent fan of the Evil Dead franchise, I approached Evil Dead Rise with a mixture of excitement and uncertainty. Having grown up watching these movies, I hold a special place in my heart for the second installment, which seamlessly blended horror and humor. While the 2013 remake didn't quite capture that delicate balance, I still found it enjoyable. With this new installment, I must commend the filmmakers for delivering a horror movie with a truly professional touch.
From a technical standpoint, Evil Dead Rise shines brightly. The direction is skillfully executed, and the actors deliver commendable performances, with Alyssa Sutherland particularly standing out. The film adeptly establishes the dynamics between family members, reminiscent of the close-knit bonds often seen in 80s movies, which is a rarity in today's cinematic landscape. Considering its relatively modest budget, Evil Dead Rise offers excellent value for money, creating an atmosphere that feels more lavish than its cost would suggest.
However, despite the film's merits as a horror movie, I couldn't help but feel a twinge of disappointment when comparing it to its iconic predecessors. What made the original Evil Dead trilogy truly memorable was the presence of Bruce Campbell's Ash, an endearingly flawed character who navigated the horrors of demonic possession with a mix of wit and ineptitude. This distinct personality was an integral part of the series' charm. While the likable family in Evil Dead Rise garners our support, The film's entertainment factor falls short in striking the delicate balance between menace and humor that was characteristic of its predecessors, instead opting for a more serious tone akin to the 2013 version. It seems that the mistake lies in assuming that the essence of Evil Dead lies solely within the Book of the Dead itself. In reality, Sam Raimi's original vision drew inspiration from the Three Stooges, incorporating levity into certain scenes. Without that delicate balance of humor, Evil Dead Rise fails to capture the soul of the franchise.
In spite of this, I genuinely enjoyed Evil Dead Rise. In comparison to numerous lackluster rehashes and remakes, it stands as a commendable effort. As a horror flick, I would give it a solid 7 out of 10, appreciating its technical prowess and professional execution. However, as an Evil Dead remake, it falls short of its predecessors, deserving a rating of 4.5 out of 10. While it may not fully satisfy die-hard fans longing for the iconic Ash character, it still manages to deliver an entertaining and worthwhile horror experience.
Splinter (2008)
Well made low budget creaturefeature
I find myself remember this film from time to time and rewatch it. And if you like creature feature there isn't much to complain about. Sure there are some shaky cam from time to time and I read alot about people dont like that. But you have to remember that having a clear view of the horror makes it less effective sometimes at least for horror. The phasing is ok it starts right of with the premise and we get a quick and straightforward introduction to the characters. Granted not enough to really care about them but it also leave little to no idea who's gonna survive if any. For a low budget flick its very effective and compared to whats out to day I actually think this would have made a greater impact if released to day with all these water down pg-13 horrors. They don't make movies like this anymore and if you like the thing type creatures this is going to as close as you can get with a low budget flick. I would give it a higher rating but that would be because I'm biased about these kinds of movies.
Shadow in the Cloud (2020)
Potential ideas drowned by to much agenda
I kind of liked the setup and I don´t mind that certain stuff don´t need all that much explanation and just kind of makes its own unique story.
And a-hole character is fine even if its gender specific. But it got way over the top and started to feel like it was the whole point of the story when really so much else should have been the focal point. Maybe it will become a cult classic.
And I enjoy stuff that will test my suspension of disbelieve but when it comes to a point at the end like they just don´t care then why should I?
I got vibes from 2 episodes of amazing stories and its probably not a coincidence. This movie could have been a real gem if it had been aimed at actual movie goers and not just gender politics. Its just not good entertainment.
Also if movie label´s are there to guide the audience on what to expect. Horror as horror, drama as drama and so on. If you don´t want to piss off your audience then tag movies like this as woke. You will have a better chance of pleasing your audience.
I rate it 4 and a half because of some effects, scenery and the lead actress. but I´m being mostly diplomatic.
The Black Ghiandola (2017)
For what it is
A young boy gets his wish and gets to make a short movie with some actual Hollywood actors. I read the other reviews and I think at least one of them didn't get the memo. Its a very short story about a zombie apocalypse and one young infected guy unselfishly saving a girls life. Ive seen a lot more movies with less of a production value "actors excluded" and the run-time is short enough not to overstay the lack of real story-arc. I give it a five for being a very gory and the fact that I get to see some top notch actors in unexpected scenes. My heart goes out to Anthony Conti who got his wish. may he rest in peace.
Upgrade (2018)
A breath of fresh air without typicall hollywood interference.
A technophobic greasemonkey trying to adapt in a high-tech society he doesn't like. Ending up having to adapt with the one thing he hates to get revenge. A balanced ride with funny moments good fight scenes and a brave ending. I dont get the bad reviews. Sure it may not be for everyone, but being what its trying to be it does it with flying colors. And sure you could argue that the characters arent as fleshed out as they could and so on. But come on with this kind of budget most people cant even do a decent commercial let alone a full length cinematic experience. I was very genuinely overwhelmed 20 minutes in. And I regard this as the first movie in a long time that made me feel that way. If you like action humor and another type of story give this one a go. If you´re disappointed maybe you should try a salad instead. Movies might not be your thing.