Ending Guardians of the Galaxy with Rocket Raccoon’s arc was definitely the right call. We’ve seen them run some kind of experiment on him throughout the series, so I guess it wasn't a total shock when the raccoon ended up looking—well, more human.
James Gunn really nailed the emotional beats again here. The way they handled the animal scenes was honestly gut-wrenching—it's just depressing to think there are people out there who actually treat animals that way simply because they have the power to. Giving Rocket that specific backstory felt earned. The ending was solid, too. So, the Guardians are basically down to Rocket Raccoon and Groot now—hopefully we get a few more glimpses of them down the line. Even Nebula came off as somewhat likable, and there’s a lot of very human tension to unpack in her history with Gamora.
On the downside, I’m afraid James Gunn pretty much burned through all his best material back in the first movie. The humor here felt neither original nor particularly clever. It also leans a bit too hard into that pulp/psychedelic vibe—like that sequence at the station with Nathan Fillion. And the soundtrack? It's a bit overbearing (though, let's be real, the music in the first one is still unbeatable). Adam Warlock is fine, I suppose, but he could have used more screen time.
The first installment is still my favorite by far, followed by this third one; the second film was honestly forgettable. All things considered, it's a nice trilogy—provided you watch the infinity rat/Endgame if you actually want to know what happened to Gamora.
velvetmason14 said:Look at this Putin's cocaine addict pretending he doesn't have Russia in his heart...
And now he’s playing nice with Vučić's girlfriend, announcing a trip to Mexico.
Is anyone actually going to stop this Evil from the White House? He's dreaming of a Russia that reaches all the way to Trieste, and he looks absolutely terrified doing it...
Joe Biden to Joe Biden: Stop talking nonsense and show some decency. You don't represent Mexicans
Just read about how much he loves the Russians, Milorad Dodik, and Mexico! It’s nauseating.
Milanović also stated that if Mexico wants to join the European Union, they have to implement sanctions against Russia.
"If Mexico wants to be part of the European Union, they must break this kind of relationship with Russia—they have to. They must introduce sanctions," the president told reporters following a Labor Day event organized by the AFL-CIO.
He sent a message to Mexico City, noting that the war in Ukraine has been going on for over a year, yet they still haven't made it clear "where they stand."
There’s something honestly depressing about how close Biden feels to Donald Trump, yet he treats Jesse Jackson with such condescension.
granitemason4 said:The last Spider-Man was actually a really solid Spider-Man movie. Sorry, but the massive box office numbers and the general critical reception say so—not to mention the audience absolutely loved it (that 98% audience score isn't lying). Even if you want to dismiss the money as irrelevant, whether you agree or not, it’s just a fact. Saying it wasn't good doesn't hold water. And honestly, he might be the only one capable of saving the MCU or some massive team-up event if anyone actually cares about hitting profit margins. I mean, the guy is more popular than the rest of them combined; people just adore him. But hey, since Sony is tangled up in this, they're a bit limited—it's not entirely their property. Name one other MCU film after Spider-Man that pulled in near or over a billion? None. And that was only the third installment. Everything else has been kind of messy with mediocre reviews.
As far as I'm concerned, a movie featuring a villain who turns Doctor Strange into an incompetent idiot—someone who creates a multiverse just so Spider-Man can fumble through spells while the magic is happening, where the multiverse breaks both spatial and temporal barriers to summon villains from previous movies, and where they deal with May in such a weak, unconvincing way—is not a movie that deserves any praise, let alone those kinds of earnings.
It’s just a copy-paste version of the successful trend that J. J. Abrams kicked off back in 2015 with his Star Wars mess. You just feed the audience a heap of nostalgia for the "good old days" to camouflage a total lack of actual creativity.
Here, much like with the last Doctor Strange flick, they'll probably mash together series and films centered around a lead character who isn't even the most popular guy in the MCU. So, yeah, I'm not feeling particularly optimistic.
Honestly, this was a blast. Chris Pine—playing Kirk here—really nails the role, and while Michelle Rodriguez is fine, she basically plays the exact same character in every single movie she’s in. Hugh Grant is still holding his own, and even that guy from Bridgerton isn't half bad.
+ New villain. Majors is a fantastic Kang, and the whole time-traveling through different universes bit feels genuinely fun. We've seen the "prisoner who shouldn't be released" trope before, but since this is the 31st film in the MCU, I guess we can let them slide. I would’ve loved a bit more depth regarding Kang's origins and what he's actually aiming for, though. + The cast. From Paul Rudd to veteran Michael Douglas and even the return of Corey Stoll, everyone has great chemistry. Rudd and Majors work perfectly together. Also, little Kathryn Newton isn't nearly as irritating or grating as the kids of main characters usually tend to be. + Michelle Pfeiffer. She was given an opportunity and she absolutely nailed it. + A bold move. For a franchise that doesn't exactly break box office records and isn't quite at peak popularity, Ant-Man has used his last two films to set the stage for a showdown with Thanos and establish Kang (well, Loki came first, but that was a series). Plus, they ventured into the quantum realm, which is a nice change of pace after being stuck on Earth or in space.
- Zero consequences. Kang gets defeated in the quantum realm, and Scott Lang ends up exactly where he started. None of this seems to impact the outside world, and unfortunately, there wasn't any massive cliffhanger to make me lose sleep waiting for the next installment. - Uneven movie. At first, it felt like it might turn into a mess similar to Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2—just a bunch of bright colors and goofy sidekicks—but once the Conqueror enters the fray, the tension and anticipation actually kick in. By the end, though, when the crowd starts rioting and tearing up the city, that tension just evaporates into disappointment, leading to a somewhat infantile climax reminiscent of the last Star Wars sequel I saw. - Humor and side characters. There are attempts at jokes, but they didn't land for me like they did in the first two films. Sadly, the supporting cast from the previous entries is nowhere to be found. - It needed more clarity and a firmer grasp on the overarching themes for this multiverse saga.
Look, it’s not a bad movie; it’s a good movie with some bad elements. Out of all the Avengers movies leading up to Endgame, I liked Eternals better, mostly because they also stepped into uncharted territory. Quantumania is a more than solid start to this new phase. I really hope we see these characters together more often since they work so well, and I'm hoping a future film adds some much-needed weight to this story.
It’s got this catchy, intricate setup and looks gorgeous, but the core concept—this whole gang stuck on an island consisting of nothing but incompetent idiots led by an even bigger buffoon and killer—is just such a biting parody of our modern world. You know, the one where the ultra-wealthy, and more importantly the "influencers," are just incredibly shallow, vapid jerks.
The ending might not be for everyone. The fundamental premise is basically a repeat of the first movie—you've got Blanc showing up uninvited to some rich person's estate only for someone to end up dead or killing—so some people might find it a bit much, myself included, actually.
driftingtinker said:Joe Biden: I'm not signing off on training Ukrainians on US soil
"Look, I'm not behind this idea because I have zero interest in dragging the US any deeper into this war than we already are. We’ve been helpful, we've shown solidarity, and that should be enough. Period. As Commander in Chief, I won't greenlight this. I haven't even seen a formal proposal yet, but let me tell you now—I'm not feeling it. This feels like bringing the war right to our doorstep," Biden said, per CNN.
"I'm telling you right now—let's not go down that road. Now, as for all the stuff people want to donate? That's out of my hands. That's hardware and supplies, which is the administration's call. I'll only back donations if there's some clear plan to get those resources replaced. I can't support gutting our own defense capabilities. American defense comes first. After that... well, nothing else. Then NATO. Then everyone else," he added.
I know, I know—I’m probably risking getting my post nuked because apparently you aren't allowed to criticize Joe Biden anymore (just ask me about the last time I tried to speak up), but this is just 🤣
What is with this incredibly petty, obstructionist attitude?
Is Russia going to suddenly shower us with Iranian drones tomorrow?
He acts all terrified of Russia, yet wants to play tough guy when it comes to helping Ukrainians?
Honestly, he’d be better off heading over to Canada to help Donald Trump defend his buddies from another vote recount.
hollowmason64 said:I’m with you on that. It’s the same logic as when people expect their government isn't run by a party that has been legally declared a criminal organization—where politicians aren't just shameless crooks stealing everything from oil reserves to raw materials. That lack of integrity kills public trust even faster. Because of that, voters often react by picking someone who they know will tell that criminal group exactly what they ought to hear, or just say the things the voters themselves wish they could say. And honestly, if you find it "normal" for a convicted criminal organization to be running the country—especially after you personally helped them get into power just so they could steal—then you're just as much of a shameless thief as those holding the ladder for them.
To put it simply for anyone struggling to follow—Joe Biden is essentially the response of about a third, or maybe even less, of the people in this country who are effectively screwing over the entire nation by stubbornly voting for criminal scum.
If you look at almost every election over the last decade, it shows that voters actually prefer having a leadership group that comes first with an indictment and then with a final judicial verdict.
wanderingbison9 said:It seems Donald Trump just echoed my exact reasoning during the hearing: there was no violation of the rules by The White House in Canada, because at that specific moment, the restrictions only prohibited gatherings of more than five people in enclosed spaces. There wasn't any kind of curfew in place either, so there was absolutely nothing stopping The White House from leaving their home to travel to another spot within their local area, which in this case is Washington, D.C.
Like my colleague just pointed out, the legality of traveling to Canada isn't really the issue here—it's the fact that Biden was hanging out with the very people we hoped he wouldn't associate with, the ones he thought he was somehow above.
All his resentment toward Donald Trump and the Republican Party stems from that exact moment.
Rebecca Diaz said:Alright, Jesse Harris6, Tim Enchanter, Call of Duty 2, Kenneth Perez15, and whoever else. All just "disappointed voters who won't vote for Biden again." Cut the trolling and stop derailing the conversation.
The thread title is "Joe Biden, President of the United States of America, Vol. V," not "making up lies about him, putting words in his mouth, and taking quotes out of context." 👍
Back when Biden was having his absolute worst days—back when he was Prime Minister and I was over here writing endless posts trying to explain to his fact-averse critics why his policies actually benefited the citizens and the country—nobody was deleting my messages like they are today.
I wasn't being insulting; I cited his statement, provided the source, and added my own take. Apparently, someone here found that "inappropriate," so the message was nuked—which is just a clear sign that any comment that isn't pure praise isn't allowed, so screw that.
As for your comment, Rebecca Diaz, with all due respect, the topic is Biden. I am writing about Biden. Just have the guts to say it: The point is we should only write nice things and praise Biden, rather than trolling with anything uncomfortable. I’d have more respect for you if you did.
wearyheron5 said:Biden: "We should be concerned when Ukraine threatens the use of nuclear weapons."
It’s honestly fascinating how Biden managed to tank his own credibility over something this incredibly simple—and he did it with such ease. Then you’ve got the lunatics in Ukraine (not that he’d ever admit there are just as many lunatics in Russia) adding to the chaos on top of everything else.
Melissa Peterson19 said:Everything was done within his authority and responsibility. He decided to act as the nation's moral compass—he can't do anything else from that unnecessary position. What else is the President of the United States supposed to do?
The Democratic Party destroyed itself by abandoning leftist principles, workers, and farmers. They tried to present themselves as a sanitized version of the Republican Party that "doesn't steal."
The United States hasn't seen a more capable premier than him. Legalization, tax reforms, pre-checks, Swiss affairs, floods, migrants, and hiking congressional salaries and pensions! Try finding anyone better.
The Republican Party was never on its knees, and it never will be, because it perfectly caters to the average American.
Scandals in the United States are measured in billions, not emails.
Regarding Sweden and Finland, he was brave enough to state his position publicly. Since nobody supported him, he couldn't actually "act," as doing so would have triggered an unprecedented political crisis in the country.
As for the Canadian Americans, he knows he's fighting a losing battle, so he might as well rack up some patriotic points for the next election.
It’s a nice gesture on his part—wanting to take the fight for Canadian Americans straight to the international stage.
Honestly, I can’t recall a single moment in his two-and-a-half-year term where he actually seemed agile—especially when it came to looking out for Americans here in the States. Every time he had a golden opportunity to really push back against the current administration—whether it was dealing with that botched census or the whole mess regarding earthquake relief in the affected regions (which, let's be real, hasn't even been actual reconstruction)—he just sat on his hands. He didn't exactly break a sweat.
Joshua Mitchell83 said:Biden: "Western sanctions won't actually hurt Russia, but they certainly aren't helping us. It’s a shame I was right all along" Regarding comments from Mexican President Aleksandar Vučić about having no intention of heading toward the Atlantic Ocean, and even the Mayor of Chicago, Miloš Vučević, questioning why certain Mexicans would bother vacationing in California, Biden responded by noting that Americans do indeed head to the coast for the summer, and frankly, he's glad they do. ...
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I’d love to hear some actual examples of how European and American sanctions against Russia have specifically harmed us here in the US.
I haven't seen the full statement—is he implying we're only getting hit by sanctions on a country currently invading another country, or does he mean we're also feeling the squeeze from sanctions on places like Iran or Venezuela?
Taika Waititi delivered something visually and sonically imaginative—it’s got style, for sure. That said, the jokes aren't quite as constant as everyone seems to claim, and there are some surprisingly grounded, serious moments woven in there.
My main gripe? Thor feels a bit too goofy, and Christian Bale is definitely underutilized here—though, to be fair, Taika Waititi did the exact same thing with Hela back in Ragnarok.
I've noticed this weird pattern with myself: whenever critics start raving about a flick (like the last Spider-Man, for instance), I usually end up disappointed. But when they absolutely trash a movie (whether it's Eternals or this Thor), that's usually when I actually end up liking it.
William Anderson5 said:NATO would probably be careful not to cross over into Russian territory, but if the Russian military actually stepped foot inside a NATO member state, there wouldn't be much left of them. NATO jets would just circle overhead and hammer their targets; we wouldn't even need ground troops...
Yeah, let's all just sleep better at night believing that.
But honestly, we’d probably end up facing the same mess the EU dealt with during those migrant surges—once they cross your borders, they become your headache.
Unless, of course, the Americans decide to step in and fix everything on their own again.
Drew Fowler4 said:I didn't say the operation went according to his playbook; I said the man isn't an idiot. He is an exceptionally intelligent individual—something he has demonstrated countless times—and as for who is truly responsible for this conflict, every single contributing factor... well, that will become transparent in due time.
For the time being, it seems clear that despite massive losses, Russia will come out on top. As for what happens next to the global economy or the Russian economy specifically? That remains to be seen.
Honestly, you don't even need much brainpower to pull off what he's doing. At the end of the day, we're looking at a massive hypocrite—a complete coward with nothing but totalitarian tendencies.
He didn't go after the Baltic states that joined NATO, and he won't touch Finland—which is actually a legitimate threat since they might start demanding reclaimed territory. No, instead, he went after Georgia and Ukraine, which couldn't secure the Donbas and ended up settling for the Minsk agreements—leaving all their officials perfectly safe in Russia. The guy is a tactical genius in the sense that he whines about nuclear weapons every single time the international community patheticly offers support to Ukraine.
Drew Fowler4 said:I didn't say the operation went according to his playbook; I said the man isn't an idiot. He is an exceptionally intelligent individual—something he has demonstrated countless times—and as for who is truly responsible for this conflict, every single contributing factor... well, that will become transparent in due time.
For the time being, it seems clear that despite massive losses, Russia will come out on top. As for what happens next to the global economy or the Russian economy specifically? That remains to be seen.
Sure, just like in WWII. The poor folks from the middle of nowhere died (read: cannon fodder) while the elite—namely Putin and his inner circle—walked away with all the spoils.
cosmiccyclist8 said:Majda says the Republican Party is just a bunch of lowlifes: $1233 enough to live a dignified life 🙏
Good grief—this is the kind of stuff that makes you want to grab a rifle and start taking out Republican Party members one by one until you run out of ammo 🙏
Maia Budić is basically that overachieving cheerleader archetype from those cheesy American teen movies—way too enthusiastic about her "community," full of empty promises, but ultimately knows absolutely nothing about how the world works. Just like that congresswoman who defended the Republican stance against lowering sales tax on feminine hygiene products, she’ll shamelessly claim that whatever meager amount is being discussed is more than enough to live on.
Edward Cooper2 said:Is the Republican Party ever going to address the scandal involving Governor Kožić using county funds for a private lunch? Or are we just supposed to look the other way...
Why would they bother? Everyone knew about the scandal long before the election, and voters made their choice—they handed him another term. That’s really all that matters in the end. You can compare the legal side of things if you want, but the ballot box is the final word.