david_royz
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The story is told from 6 different perspectives which is not a new trope, but suited the mystery reveal. However the film is a little too long and falls flat in the second half.
Pacing could've been better by amalgamating and trimming the stories of the cop (Paul) and the junkie/burglar (James).
There are some nice jump scares and some genuinely funny moments which had my cinema both screaming and laughing out loud.
Pacing could've been better by amalgamating and trimming the stories of the cop (Paul) and the junkie/burglar (James).
There are some nice jump scares and some genuinely funny moments which had my cinema both screaming and laughing out loud.
The researchers, costume designers and stylists should be ashamed of their interpretation of 1988. Missed the mark badly on the hair styles, makeup and women's clothing. The dialogue is not from that era either. A little more attention to detail was needed. The original trilogy did much better.
That said, it's pretty good for a Netflix movie. The kills are gruesome and acting is solid by all the cast (just a little modern). Storyline is somewhat predictable but it plays out just like an 80s horror film, so that's ok.
Soundtrack has some great bangers, mostly from the early 80s rather than 1988 but they add a good nostalgic vibe.
That said, it's pretty good for a Netflix movie. The kills are gruesome and acting is solid by all the cast (just a little modern). Storyline is somewhat predictable but it plays out just like an 80s horror film, so that's ok.
Soundtrack has some great bangers, mostly from the early 80s rather than 1988 but they add a good nostalgic vibe.
This might look similar to Star Wars (well a tv budget version), but it doesn't feel like Star Wars. There's the occasional fan service with a familiar droid here and alien there, but it doesn't have the right tone for the franchise.
The writing is awful. It's simple, childish storytelling from someone who isn't a true fan. The show had such potential. No baggage from the Skywalker legacy, and whole knew stories and worlds to explore. But we just get drivel that any AI could've written.
The direction isn't any better. No suspense. No big wow moments or beautiful scenes. Backgrounds look fake. It's very studio/Volume heavy rather than the expansive worlds they could've used.
Very disappointing.
The writing is awful. It's simple, childish storytelling from someone who isn't a true fan. The show had such potential. No baggage from the Skywalker legacy, and whole knew stories and worlds to explore. But we just get drivel that any AI could've written.
The direction isn't any better. No suspense. No big wow moments or beautiful scenes. Backgrounds look fake. It's very studio/Volume heavy rather than the expansive worlds they could've used.
Very disappointing.