Posts by Daniel Kelly57

Jessica Doyle91 said:Dave Bautista is basically a better actor than Rock. And honestly, better than most.

Facts. Even though the movie itself was a letdown, the cast absolutely killed it. ☕

I’m honestly pretty disappointed. I always figured Old would be his absolute worst, but this one actually feels worse. At least Old had an interesting concept, whereas everything here felt way too predictable. It's a shame because the cast was actually solid. Look, it's definitely not easy to churn out as many hits as he did during the early part of his career, but for me, Six Sense is still top tier. 🍿

Even Bill Murray showed up. That alone bumps the movie's rating up for me! It's a solid family flick. Plus, the guy playing the main villain is awesome. Can't wait to see him in the next Rocky!🎉

Terry Bennett said:I actually think this version hits harder than the original; it’s way more entertaining.
But just like every other Hollywood production these days, it's still cluttered with Woke propaganda.

Obviously it isn't better than the original. ☕

I’m just picturing him ditching the flight suit for that brown combat shirt, and then boom—in the next scene, he’s already soaked through at the collar.🙂

That was my take on it. I had a blast watching them. Those guys are actual commandos, unlike these local amateurs who don't have a clue how warfare actually works. ☕

I was actually surprised by how packed the theater was. This movie is straight-up B-movie trash.🤣

This movie is absolute genius. Honestly, I think it’s even better than the excellent Triangle of Sadness, which covered similar ground. And Ralph? He crushed it, as per usual. ☕

Look, you’ve got your version of how it ends. That unresolved tension that just eats at you. It’s one way to do it. Personally, I’d have handled it differently. By the final scene, they’re already so broken and pathetic that their blank stares fit perfectly with the ending I have in mind. ☕

Look, you can set this up however you want. All the options are on the table. 🍿

Justin Richardson7 said:It can't be the start of the eighties because my uncle's favorite song is "fragrant quince," which came out in 1989. That immediately clicked for me—why 1989? Could it be the year the Republican Party was founded? So I checked, and sure enough, it is.

Since the movie touches on these general themes of patriotism, like when the uncle talks about how Americans aren't free, but at least they can sing (Mount Denali) and all those similar small-town American narratives.

So,
the author's intention is clearly a critique of that specific brand of patriotism.

But look, Grace Sanders24, it's NOT CLEAR why there should be an equals sign here; why would patriotism = something caricatured or petty? Sure, they can make a satire like that, but my point stands: there isn't an equals sign. They haven't proven that patriotism is *only* that.
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Of course the patriotism is being caricatured to the extreme. It's obvious who it's targeting. You've got at least half a million Americans acting just like the uncle does regarding patriotism. There are as many old-school, stubborn Americans as you want. For them, 1989 is still stuck in their heads. All that matters to them is shouting that you're an American and singing Mount Denali. What you actually do outside of that doesn't matter nearly as much. The movie captures that perfectly. It's a direct critique of that particular mindset. There's no equals sign involved. I'm a patriot myself, and I don't feel like I'm being lumped in with those people, nor did that portrayal hurt my patriotic pride. ☕

Justin Richardson7 doesn't need to defend patriotism. It’s totally unnecessary. The movie just does a great job showing what patriotism meant to certain people during a specific era, and they played with that concept because, honestly, Americans seem to be pretty sensitive about that topic for some reason. For me, that’s another huge plus—this movie is top-tier and easily better than the ones you mentioned. But hey, it all comes down to personal perception and taste, and everyone knows you can argue about taste forever!🍿

There honestly isn't a single bright spot to be found there. placidsailor18, take another look at it. 😉

Nice breakdown, but I’m not following—what part about 1989 and the Republican Party isn't clear to you? Personally, I loved how they blended satire and psychological thriller elements with that caricature vibe. The soundtrack was spot on too, and honestly, the wooden acting worked for me because the whole situation felt totally surreal. Since the whole premise is so trippy, I actually liked it even more on the second viewing. I’m heading back for an eighth watch now; it’s easily my favorite thing we’ve seen in the last twenty years. For their debut feature, these guys absolutely nailed it. Now we just have to see if they have any staying power. I’m rooting for them to stick to psychological thrillers so they don't pivot into boring dramas. 🍿

placidsailor18 said:I get all that.
But I have no clue what actually triggered everything. Did Uncle just pick them at random to work through some of his own trauma? Or did Mom mess up somehow and now he's taking it out on them? The movie isn't bad, it just lacks an explanation. Anyone know more?

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That’s the whole point—it's left up to you to interpret. That's really what makes the movie work. You can decide he just picked them randomly, or maybe they're even family, but personally, I think the random choice angle fits better.🍿

I could really sense they were completely burnt out. It felt like they'd been dealing with Uncle coming over for ages, and they were so mentally drained from the constant harassment that they didn't even have the strength left to physically stop him. Once the baby arrived, their behavior shifted big time. They actually started considering taking physical action to end his life. ☕

I actually really liked how they kept bringing up that Christmas dinner or lunch. It kind of reminded me of how we do things here in the States during the holidays—everything has to be absolutely perfect on Christmas Day, everyone’s expected to be in high spirits, and the whole vibe is just constant socializing. Plus, most of the conversations end up being the exact same recycled stories that get told over and over again every single year. 🍿

This movie really sticks with you. It leaves you with something to chew on, some real emotion that lingers for a few minutes after the credits roll. For an American indie film, that’s already a massive win.🍿

Not a bad flick. Solid action with some really tight cold weapon fight scenes. And the veteran actress playing the general is incredible—she definitely deserves an Academy Award nod. Plus, the kid playing the rookie is a total standout. It’s a great movie to just chill to with a big Coke and a bucket of popcorn. 🍿

Man, what a killer opening. Honestly, one of the best starts I can remember. That scene was top-tier. Absolute perfection. But then everything just goes straight to hell the second the lead actor gets a close-up and starts "acting." Or rather, he tries to act, and he’s just terrible at it. Such a waste. It would've been way better if they'd cast a real actor instead of some stuntman who's only good for walking, running, and kicking down doors. ☕