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Five Nights at Freddy's (2023)
Fun place gone awry.
It was a nice horror movie that was kind of good scary-wise for a small trick or treaters kind of audience, but the visual animal characters and the setting props were more effective for other people too. The script seemed just fine, and the story about the main character could have been already well known but there was added to it this haunted man's fear and flashbacks giving us a better Halloween story in general. The older brother, as the man was, impressed me as a devoted family member, and this trait might moreover appeal to the audience. I thought the girl, his sister, was very take-care-of-herself independent, as well as cute, and these facts too were well acted in the show. I liked the way the unknown secrets all got settled or explained. A very decent but mild, Halloween movie. It would be great to watch by different ages of audiences since it featured kids as the underlying theme to it.
Jane Got a Gun (2015)
Western action that's been missing
To me, this movie makes a significant impression as it is being in our age of fewer western films because it plays realistically like an old authentic cowboy story used to be and supplies good scenery and props too. Jane, played by Natalie Portman, is convincing as an authentic woman of the frontier living on a tough untamed land where there is not much law and even less sympathy. Acting out of her bravery she is not invulnerable, yet she is believable as she perseveres through hard and traumatic times. Since she is striking out on her own, Jane gets caught up in several dangerous settings. The man acting as her former love plays great in a role where the two people need each other. The story line could almost be seen as a love triangle plot with some twists. This film raises the audience's spirit as pertaining to the quality of Jane's character and her former fiancée's. This is well-done, giving us high hopes from such a fictitious western tale. The film has a good dose of action but one needs to understand the fill-in information flashbacks to appreciate it properly even though the plot is easy to grasp. Everyone makes a great performance here in this film. It has a bittersweet ending overall and I recommend it to romance and western enthusiasts as well as older movie goers.
Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken (2023)
Bright, visually attractive but meaningful fantasy.
A very colorful animated show with a story that has qualities of love, family, courage and others. It was action oriented throughout. The creatures that made up the main characters look like spongy stuffed animals. It is fun to see this and, like Disney shows, there is a kindness and goodness to the plot but it is totally fantasy. Kids will love the settings which includes the teen school prom and the fast, catchy dialogue typical of nowadays young people. I had a mildly difficult time trying to understand every word but it was not a loss while enjoying this movie. It takes a very good artist to render these visual pictures I'll bet. I enjoyed this movie for the fun fantasy of cascading bright colored objects set to a good story.
HauntedWeen (1991)
1 weird trap and lots of victims!
I loved Haunted Ween and saw glorious torture and deaths of fraternity and sorority students by another deranged psycho. Decent fraternity brothers and sisters are out for honest fund raising and celebrate hard. I thought the show was low budget as well as the generic actors but enjoyed the somewhat humorous approach that the story took. At least the ending is destructive to everybody. This movie fades in memory, at least mine, like slashers movies going by the wayside. I recommend showing your support by booing the villain's antics and not go into shock caused from the indifference shown by the group being slaughtered! People who love silly morbidity should like this film.
Idaho Transfer (1973)
A melancholy show about a teen team that failed
This film about some intelligent youth checking out the world after its seemingly being ruined gave us the impression of the teen group being given impossible tasks and never made a lot clear to the viewers. The actors in the movie communicate with a set purpose in mind and are loosely organized and fail to handle the situation for some reasons or other. This movie gets some important facts across to the audience but the story in the film turned out vey dismally. I enjoyed the actors and actresses as they are meant to portray a group of inexperienced youth working together but prone to being idle in solving problems. This movie was convincing to the audience in this respect and it has surprises in the story too. The film brings back memories somewhat about the youth of the 1970's. This disaster the characters in the show are facing here is expressed only faintly and finally the film does not inform us completely of what eventually happened. Even so, it has one wondering in suspense and should be worth enjoying by viewers.
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (2005)
The Hitchhiker's Guide was over too fast.
This was a disappointment although I am like many who compare the movies to the books. It was too short, left out things, and low on characterization. I cannot give the movie much of a positive rating but I probably expected too much. It did give viewers the feelings of a sardonic spoof nature because of the quirky episodes which jumped quickly from one strange scene or subject to another.
The Queen's Gambit (2020)
Great show with a loveable character
This mini series is the first time there has been in the movies a drama mixed with realistic chess. Beth does everything that she can to be the best. Her clothes are always attractive too. Beth here is independent in her quest for perfection although the movie shows her having many admirers. The movie moves along great, probably with the audience cheering for the star and her achievements. The movie atmosphere did seem sad like its music. I was afraid at first the show might be tragic because of these qualities. But one should view it for its energy and optimism instead. Beth beats huge odds and seems like a miracle to everyone, including the chess world. I do think this show about chess is worth seeing over and over again.
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016)
An Unlikely Show!
I bought this and it is worthy of seeing more times. The whole deal with young Lex Luthor was acted well. Superman triumphs again....Life is Good! People may be committed to their favorite hero as being either Batman or Superman and I think their personal opinions made it hard on them to adjust to the movie's storyline but it was very interesting throughout its duration. Good to be seen by all fans!
Electra Woman and Dyna Girl (1976)
70's-Pop Culture Fun!
I saw this show when I was growing up and wondered why there was not more. Sometime way later these episodes were brought to my attention and I took the opportunity to see what I had not finished or turned down. These two girls are appropriate and fresh with a touch of saucy personalities to make wonderful and desirable stories while being a kids' super heroine duo. I know very little about Kroft Super Shows but I was impressed enough to obtain the complete seasons of these two super beauties. They had no real super powers but had the assistance of others, making them believable and easy to relate to like Batman. The show had some basic special effects too like when the girls used their power gloves/gauntlets. These shows were wholesome and decent and never suggestive of anything that's out of place in a child's entertainment world. The girl heroines had optimistic views of the world which served as a good role model for younger viewers. I would dedicate these TV episodes to any age audience just about and for kids especially!
Alice in Acidland (1969)
Early show about drug abuse demonstrating the users' poor judgement
This movie was made highlighting sexual promiscuity and drugs and it attempts to be serious with a harsh narrative. It follows through in a somewhat neutral yet unforgiving attitude towards these young people's situation. This late 1960's time period movie is viewed in a way as to portray very destructive tendencies of unfortunately drug-seduced people. I believe the show is very graphic and intense and is made this way in order to argue the point of where substances abuse leads to. The film has very attractive women playing the roles and produces an image of youths who are reckless with their judgement. This movie occurs supposedly in an era before there were less inhibitions and when most women were not as casual yet about their sex life. There is a story development making it easy to watch but it is not a kind story although it gives the viewers a concerned feeling for dope's victims. I was disturbed that this was shown without including a possibility for a second chance for victims. The quality of resolution used in the filming was lower and typical of this period so it almost looked like there was a grey fog of cigarette smoke in the air. This is a show with a straightforward message that may be offensive to you by the use of radical and explicit subject matter.
Nashville Girl (1976)
Touching film about a music hopeful's dashed attempts.
This is a good show about a hopeful, musically-inclined girl whose gifted talents are underestimated in the competitive entertainment world. The main actress Monica Gayle plays a country music fan who is attractive, intelligent, although somewhat naive, and intent on becoming a country music star herself. It seems almost to have an underlying theme of irony caused by cruelty toward the character played by Monica Gayle with its amount of hidden sex exploitation, but I respected and loved that she never feels demoralized all through the movie in her role and she stays persistently determined. The movie never gave the impression in my opinion of being stuck with a commonplace, routine kind of plot but instead it inspired viewers by Jamie's adventures. This film contains some fine country music made for the show and one song that actually was sang by Johnny Rodriquez in a guest appearance. The DVD of this film has a clearly defined quality that is easy on the eyes and a smooth flowing story which kept me rooting for the girl known as Jamie Barker and on the edge of my seat all the way to the end of the film. The movie is a worthy to watch show even just to witness actress Monica Gayle's high-spirited acting and beauty in the movie. Truthfully though, I didn't understand the ending. Fans of country music and mature audiences can really stay tuned to this fine performance!!
Nineteen Eighty-Four (1984)
Show about a dreary, oppressed existence dictated by a Distopian World
This scary and darkly displayed movie of forcing a lifestyle on the people made of propaganda and suppression works effectively well. Winston, the main character played by John Hurt, has an unfortunate plight. His character is actually about a leftover time, and it is an attempt to change the tyranny of Big Brother who is demonstrated well in the movie as 'always watching you'. So many of the new dictionary "Newspeak" terms used in this rigid society which shape everyone's thinking, and which the fanatical O'Brien believes in, are inhibiting instead of liberating. Winston dares to hope for something better which seems never to have existed. The props and scenery put into this movie and the loneliness portrayed is nicely created in the film. It is seriously, but entertainingly so, depressing to viewers given what every citizen in this society faces as cold, stark reality concocted from lies. The author George Orwell is like a 20th century "Jonathan Swift" who wrote allegorical novels and this movie from Orwell's book also communicates through symbolic meaning a warning as to what might could possibly happen to our own world if it is left unguarded and unchecked!
Pleasantville (1998)
Great film for Viewing!
This movie has a definite charm about it, starting with the fantasies of the main character caused by his harsh life and his hidden desires. Supernatural things happen in a fresh and enjoyable atmosphere. Pleasantville is realistically acted and I have not seen this sort of show before. I am impressed to see actor Don Knots in here since I was always amused at his comedies and his role on the Andy Griffith show. This movie has a great story line making it easy to develop and Pleasantville pleases the the audience when it becomes pleasant after all in an ironic way. For the audience, entertaining young people, and some older, the film follows along satisfyingly throughout. Pleasantville represents an extraordinary shift of settings which will provoke viewers' wonder. Any perspective you want to view this movie from, it stimulates a lasting impression on the movie-goer. This show is well worth trying for lighthearted fantasy entertainment. Many people should like it.
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937)
Snow White is a visual and audio wonder, even over time.
This cartoon took much painstaking effort and planning to create. It is a delicately and carefully made masterpiece of animation. The film used an old-fashioned way of drawing each little movement of the cartoons many different separate times and then it was all blended together as one whole. The characters win you over and the story is heartwarming. This full-length movie was a plan of Walt Disney's to make after he and the studio earned enough revenue to pay for its production by many cartoon shorts with some including Mickey Mouse, known as the "silly symphonies." The movie/cartoon Snow White is a very special family film intended for children of all ages. I would count it as a great classic.
Creature (1985)
Suspenseful Monster Attack Nightmare in Outer Space!
This show gives the audience an honest attempt at a crisis-type movie like: Airport, Poseidon Adventure, Earthquake, and others in outer space where it tries to imitate but only to a degree the Aliens theme. It has decent acting and convincing settings. There are harsh conditions successfully portrayed- ironically with the too dim photography and low lighting used in certain scenes (imagine how turbulent conditions would be on some planets) but this is a well-intended effect and not because, as some viewers claim, it might be a low-budget B movie. There is lots of edgy friction between the astronauts, and scary suspense. Several mishaps put together including a surprise appearance by Klaus Kinsky, which is set as another angle to the story, happen to the crew that seem impossible to cope with in this show and holds the audience in tension. There are disturbing occurrences going on, in part because of the volatile nature of the planet Titan where this all takes place. There is a scene which eerily, although graphically, emphasizes a female crew member's physique because of the bizarre occurrences happening in this unstable atmosphere of Saturn's moon. This scene is a realistic, yet important, attempt that the movie makes at demonstrating the possibly intoxicating effects on people of the poisonous atmosphere there on active but unknown Titan which the mission crew have to deal with--just as authentic and technically-minded as a science fiction story by Robert Heinlein might have been written. The enemy monster in this show is reminiscent of an alien villain monster from Gerry Andersen's: "Steve Zodiac's Fireball XL -5", a science fiction television puppet show in the 1960's. Same sinister approaching movements although these actions are blurred a bit, but this monster is made on a larger scale of course. Movies like this one often times succeed in making Outer Space appear as believable to viewers as a dystopia would make them shudder in dread. At the end of the film during the credits is some very good sound system music played which fits the mood of Creature well. Creature is probably an underrated, and maybe under appreciated, film for this science fiction genre. It is a show very much worthy of you trying out!
DeepStar Six (1989)
An Entertaining Monster/Science Fiction movie with nice visuals.
This is an enjoyable show about an ocean floor mission which uses well-delivered, well-made ships and machinery props. The show tries to be realistic in a successful way. For instance, there is truly a danger from too high an increase of atmospheric pressures under water that will infect the bloodstream and cause a person to literally collapse from not equalizing his inner body pressure with the outside sea pressure. This was used effectively here in the movie. The movie is presented in a mood of suspenseful dread, illuminated by a ray of hope for the crew's survival like many good edge-of-your-seat thriller flicks. The acting showed this intensity okay. It features as one of the members, Snyder, played by Miguel Ferrer, who seems to be disturbed and almost neurotic. He causes mishaps which leads the others to compounded disaster after the monster is known to be lurking somewhere around. There is a violent death of just about everyone and their trapped condition worsens progressively. It seems like the blame for the lost cause of their mission should and was put on Snyder and his actions as being the real detriment to the crew. I think this presents the main monster problem in an effectively scary way. I did feel that some of the scenery underwater was pretty and improved the movie. This film was an adventurous and entertaining show with a cast which included some attractive women although they played not as sex symbols but more influential roles comparable to their male counterparts. Watch this movie for unexpected disaster imposed on a seemingly normal sea quest!
Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988)
funny business presented seriously.
I delighted at the way the live actors and cartoons complimented each other and worked together in this show world. Some known cartoon characters appear here as well as stranger ones. It plays like a real detective mystery. The whole story or idea is based around a fantasy that I believe truly peps up the serious-like detective theme as it pretends tough, face-the-facts reality. The setting is centered in an animated world in which Roger Rabbit exaggerates the whole cartoon treatment to a high degree in my opinion and his stunts impress us and heighten the effect very well. As when he is taking a beating from his partner and counterpart Baby Herman. His girlfriend Jessica Rabbit reflects on us as a truly sexy lover had she only been real. One gets the idea that this movie is trying to reach a much broader audience by combining the two kinds of genres and this is proven by its large popularity. But the film doesn't get carried away with the hype, as there is not a lot of Roger Rabbit and his friends merchandise out there to be found. I rate it worthwhile watching by most people, including older children.
The Last Unicorn (1982)
A wonderful cartoon that showcases the Unicorn for its many fans
This movie is a nice example of an animated cartoon made by Rankin and Bass who gave us many Christmas puppet shows. The whole story had an aura of mysticism surrounding it. It could be viewed as an analogy of the Unicorn's quest for the virtues we should all hold dear to our hearts, or seen as a most touching and entertaining fairy tale. I thought the voices who played the characters were also very good indeed with the Unicorn's voice (and Amalthea's voice) played by Mia Farrow being a deliciously sentimental vocal. There were funny characters in this movie too that children would enjoy. The background art in the cartoon was colorful and well done but portrayed a gloomy scenery which intended successfully to highlight the Unicorn's sadness in her predicament. It is a cartoon that was a little depressing to me but also impressive in the Unicorn's feelings of love and triumph. I saw this movie at the theater when it first came out and liked it enough to obtain it recently to watch again just as some people buy real, already established classics. The theme song and music performed by America is catchy too with a sound of heroism reflected in the music. The movie is a very well-organized show with interesting cartoon-actors. Good to be viewed by most ages.
Yogi Bear (2010)
Yogi Bear impresses one as an accurate depiction of an old favorite cartoon with updated action.
This movie was a pleasing remembrance to me. I had been a fan of Yogi Bear's family of cartoons from sometime back in the past and I knew that many people are interested in bears so it was nice to see some kind of resurgence or comeback from this important Hanna-Barbara cartoon character. I also thought that Dan Aykroyd was one of the wackiest Saturday Night Live players at the time so this show was like "the good old nostalgic days" of entertainment with him cast as the voice of Yogi. Yogi and BooBoo were just like I thought they used to be. The plot was full of noteworthy humorous situations carried out effectively and I thought that in resolution quality, Yogi and BooBoo were about to jump off the screen making one feel as if you the audience were in the middle of their environment, and their costumes or special effects were most convincing whether or not they were purely computer generated. Yogi's antics and those of his human counterparts also took lots of imagination turned to reality as if observers were inside an amusement park. The movie kept you entertained for its duration. The girl in this show was a fun-loving early admirer of Yogi Bear and his exploits in her environmentally conscientious kind of way which gave Yogi and BooBoo plenty of room to show off and goof up in. The mayor of the city, who wants to exploit Jellystone Park for his greedy personal gains, is just funny and outrageous in his stubborn view of nature and the park. This gives us a good backdrop story which pits the forest rangers and Yogi and BooBoo against the politics of corruption. The acting seemed okay to me although I am not as critical as some evaluators of this aspect in this movie. I would recommend the movie to all kinds of kids and older audiences familiar with the characters.
Lake Placid (1999)
A good thriller to get engrossed in without disturbing your conscience.
The actors and actresses of this movie do a fine job of playing nearby common people handling a catastrophic emergency. I think they were chosen well as portraying simpler folk dealing with such a Herculean task. A particular actress/town folk--Bridget Fonda, is admirably pretty and sexy with a determination to win too. There are very heated disputes between all of them about how to proceed to their goal and risky feats are attempted to control the beast which happens to be a displaced giant "alligator?" If it were one, it would fight back if forced into a corner but I say this monster knows no bounds! The show is action-packed and has shocking elements or close calls throughout. One can also enjoy this movie for its odd suspense and exaggerated peril as well as the interesting scuffles among the human group. No heroic savior clichés nor extraordinary event really takes place in this movie to solve everyone's crisis but there is a climax whereby they rig up a trap to beat the monstrous animal. These town folks' efforts produce a satisfying ending that is destined though to be a letdown. To me, it always seemed that the triumph belonged to the ferocious reptile. This is a serious but also spoof-like fantasy movie if you ask me but it does present itself as realistic.
Tangled (2010)
Tangled with Rapunzel impressed me as do lovable Disney fantasies.
I am a big fan of Walt Disney animated movies whether they are cartoons or some Pixar animation. My folks have always encouraged me in my family to appreciate these movies and so they go a long way back in my life.
I thought that once again, Disney made some great characters to involve in their shows. The movie and the actors were very lovable with its theme of strong-willed adventure and anticipation as shown by Rapunzel in her quest. I was deeply focused into it while being concerned of what would happen to her and her friend next. Tangled contains smoothly delivered animation and a fine story. It's nice to pretend with an alternate view of what could have happened in the old fairy tale. Also, it played more intensely than some of Disney's happier kids' stories but that could make it stay more memorable to the older viewers. I did feel like I was doing myself a favor by going to see it finally before the movie left the cinema and lo and behold, it turned out to be a winner.
To sum it all up, I would recommend this movie to Disney fans and lovers of fairy tales alike. Even though it seemed someway like girls' cartoon "chick flick" story line material, having intense mother and daughter interaction between the characters, it really brought pleasant feelings to leave to all levels of movie goers.