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comps-784-38265

Joined Sep 2013
A film (or any story) has to have a begining, a middle and an end.
They don't have to be in that order, but they do need to be present, and, for a good story, they need to satisfyingly 'dovetail' together.

Common in modern films, is substandard writing. Often because the 'great' director or actor, has an over inflated opinion of their story telling abilities.

So when you are watching a film, and there are illogical plot holes, unbelievable characters, glaring historical inaccuracies or down right idiotic nonsense. Invariably it's because it's a bad script written by a bad storyteller.

How do such terrible films with truly awful scripts get made? I can only assume no matter how bad they are, overall they make their money on global sales and DVDs etc.

Whilst i'm in full ranting mode, I may as well add in a moan on film review sites like imdb. Have you noticed, how, when a new film comes out, no matter how bad, a plethora of early 10/10 'rave reviews' appear, saying 'best film ever' etc. I can only assume many of these are somehow paid for by movie marketing, probably one person has a 100 user ids.
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comps-784-38265's rating
Anyone But You
6.17
Anyone But You
The Long Walk
7.37
The Long Walk
Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale
7.77
Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale
The Thursday Murder Club
6.55
The Thursday Murder Club
King & Conqueror
5.45
King & Conqueror
Weapons
7.65
Weapons
28 Weeks Later
6.96
28 Weeks Later
Bring Her Back
7.28
Bring Her Back
Robin Hood
5.44
Robin Hood
The Vow
6.86
The Vow
How to Train Your Dragon
8.19
How to Train Your Dragon
How to Train Your Dragon
7.86
How to Train Your Dragon
Dept. Q
8.27
Dept. Q
Kelly's Heroes
7.67
Kelly's Heroes
Captain America: The First Avenger
6.98
Captain America: The First Avenger
Captain America: The Winter Soldier
7.77
Captain America: The Winter Soldier
Nonnas
6.87
Nonnas
Iron Man
7.98
Iron Man
From Dusk Till Dawn
7.28
From Dusk Till Dawn
Places in the Heart
7.45
Places in the Heart
Killers
5.55
Killers
Captain Horatio Hornblower
7.38
Captain Horatio Hornblower
The American President
6.97
The American President
The Accountant 2
6.65
The Accountant 2
Sinners
7.65
Sinners

Reviews354

comps-784-38265's rating
Anyone But You

Anyone But You

6.1
7
  • Sep 19, 2025
  • Has some laughs and charm

    This is a predictable rom com, Powell and Sweeney do add chemistry and it is certainly watchable.

    It's a little bit cheesey, set in a 'Mary Poppins' world where everyone seems to be financially well off and doesn't appear to work, which conveniently allows them to jet off to weddings in Australia.

    But there are several genuinely funny moments and again I think it's Sweeney and Powell that really carry this. If you liked four weddings and a funeral, Notting HIll etc, You will probably enjoy 'Anyone but you'.

    It is a predictable yet enjoyable rom com, obviously not to be taken too seriously.
    The Long Walk

    The Long Walk

    7.3
    7
  • Sep 17, 2025
  • The long walk to a dissappointing ending

    What's good :

    The acting is all very good, ably led by Hoffman.

    You wouldn't think a story of people walking, could keep your interest, but it does. A good script and no surprise, being based on a Stephen King book.

    It really builds up the story and the characters, as the walkers progress the miles and realise the deadly reality of what they've volunteered for.

    Make up is very good, didn't recognise Mark Hamill by look or voice and Judy Greer, older and younger is utterly believable.

    What's not so good We felt the ending was a bit of a let down, Not terrible by any means, The first 90% of the film was really good, so by contrast, the last 10% felt a bit , 'oh'.

    Good film, solid 7/10.
    Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale

    Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale

    7.7
    7
  • Sep 12, 2025
  • For the fans, a fond farewell

    The Grand Finale was more of a fond farewell than a story telling 'episode' in it's own right. A final homage to the characters that made up Downton Abbey for so many years and so many seasons and episodes.

    The Grand Finale started a bit slow, but slowly built up pace, to deliver a satisfactory ending and goodbye.

    I didn't think it was as good as Downton Abbey, A New Era. It certainly won't win any Oscars, but, for the fans, it did deliver a nostalgic last 'hurrah' .
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