Posts by Brandon Evans5

Does it feel like there isn’t a single Disney animated classic left that hasn't been remade into a live-action flick yet?

The vibe of this movie is honestly pretty close to The Big Short; it’s got that same punchy storytelling style with a ton of creative, offbeat touches that keep things from ever feeling stale or boring
My only real gripes would be how the pacing drags toward that final scene—it feels like it's pulling in one direction without actually giving you any real closure or a solid explanation for why the lead character does what he does. It almost pivots into this weird, low-budget mockumentary style right at the end
Plus, I feel like they spent way too much time on the setup and his early moves before he even hit the White House. By the time the plot finally reaches the most interesting part, you might already be losing steam
That said, Bale was absolutely incredible—he played that "man behind the scenes" role with such calm, perfect precision. Carrell was great, and Rockwell was doing his usual thing, though Bush felt a bit too much like a caricature, and Amy Adams didn't really leave a lasting impression, but whatever
All in all, it's a super interesting and unconventional flick. It doesn't follow the typical biopic formula, and while it might not be one of those cult classics people talk about for decades, I'd still give it a solid 4/5

Honestly, calling this a comedy category feels like a stretch. I think Vice might have a slightly more laid-back vibe with a few decent punchlines here and there, but labeling the whole thing a comedy? Not really my take...
If Black Panther ends up being the first superhero flick to actually snag a major award, then we might as well just pack up the whole genre and call it a day—that would be such a massive injustice.

Just throwing out some wild guesses for the winners in the six main categories*: A Star Is Born, Asian representation, Lady Gaga, Rami Malek, C. Wu, and Miranda
*None of these are my actual picks or favorites, just playing along

Honestly, calling this genre "comedy" is a bit of a stretch. I think Vice is right—it’s got a lighter vibe and some decent one-liners, but labeling the whole thing a comedy feels like a reach...
If Black Panther ends up being the first superhero flick to snag a major Academy Award, then we might as well just retire the entire genre altogether; that would be a massive injustice to cinema.

Just throwing out some wild guesses for the big six categories*: A Star Is Born, Asians, Lady Gaga, Rami Malek, C. Wu, and Miranda
*Not my picks or my favorites, just playing along

So, he basically just gave up on the whole Alien: Covenant / Prometheus thing—you know, that third installment he kept circling back to—and decided to pivot instead toward breathing new life into some other old flick
Do you think there's a chance we'll see a sequel to American Gangster? Like, maybe he's trying to build out some kind of gritty crime universe or something?

The resolution has this intentional vintage vibe to it—it feels totally purposeful—so if you’re into that aesthetic when watching on a massive screen, it’s definitely worth the buy
The audio isn't exactly groundbreaking, but honestly, since we were in such a small venue, I'm guessing that played a part in it

This is a seriously good flick, honestly bordering on masterpiece
I’m really digging that slightly vintage aesthetic where the image quality isn't overly polished; it just feels so much more authentic
The directing is top-tier—it avoids all that over-the-top, bombastic energy you see in movies like Armageddon, opting instead for tight close-ups and those quiet, heavy moments rather than relying on forced, cheesy dialogue or grand monologues. Those quick cuts and the pacing work so effectively
There’s a deep emotional and human core here, and Gosling delivers an incredible performance as the steady, resilient Armstrong
It might not be everyone's cup of tea since it steers clear of that typical Hollywood trope of glorifying the USA and its astronauts; this feels like a deeply personal and intimate portrait

Honestly, I have no clue what the critics were actually looking for when they absolutely tore this thing apart; from the jump, it was always obvious this was just some action-heavy popcorn flick designed to keep you entertained without putting you to sleep under the covers
The plot feels pretty thin, and almost every single character feels one-dimensional, except for Eddie / Venom, while the villain is just incredibly bland and uninspiring
At its core, this is really Hardy's movie, and he honestly carries the whole thing, having a blast with it, which made following our main guy through all these wild adventures a genuinely fun ride
As for the action sequences themselves, they weren't half bad, though if the studio had put even a little more muscle behind them, they could have been much more impactful
What gives me a bit of hope, though, is that this might just be a rushed setup for a way more gripping arc involving Carnage, and maybe the crew behind the scenes will actually take a few lessons from their mistakes this time around

They’re actually handing out penalties in the US Open Cup for things like having sandwiches on the bench, let alone for smoking
I could probably suck on a cigarette just like Sarri

I really thought I was in for one of those rare, pleasant surprises this year; the whole thing looked incredibly intriguing, and I’ll admit I was actually pretty hyped to see it
but then the movie actually started...
Look, I don't mind a slow burn or a more deliberate pace as long as the story actually makes sense. The opening act even felt promising, dropping enough hints of mystery to get me hooked, but once those first 30 minutes passed and the plot really started to settle in, everything just went downhill fast.
The storyline is basically nonexistent—it honestly feels like something straight out of a theater of the absurd. The connections between the characters are loose, to put it mildly, and their motivations are just baffling; there wasn't a single moment that could actually hold my attention.
The pacing is absolutely brutal. A 2h 20m runtime felt like a grueling 5h 20m slog because the scenes are so overextended and the conflicts feel like tired clichés; it’s just bloated without ever giving the audience a reason to care.
It's cluttered with these clunky, awkward flashbacks, and most of the dialogue feels like it was ripped from some middle school play.
If I have to find any silver linings, the cinematography is genuinely stunning, the historical setting is captured beautifully, and Jon Hamm gives a solid performance, but the rest of the cast is mostly forgettable (especially Hemsworth).
You can tell how much it missed the mark by the fact that people were literally walking out of the theater after only an hour, even though they had already shelled out $13 for their tickets; the crowd wasn't huge to begin with, though I'll just chalk that up to the local football game going on at the same time.
This is hands down my biggest disappointment of the year. It’s an exhausting watch that fails to justify a single second of my time or a cent of my money.

briskeagle3 said:I honestly can't wrap my head around him pulling this off... I mean, sure, maybe Mr. Bean could pull something similar, though even that gets on my nerves sometimes... just like our friend here mentioned regarding Black Widow... how they haven't dropped any new episodes... Black Widow... Baldrick... Darling... his whole thing is being this cynical comedian, and anything else he tries is just straight-up TRASH

The reason there aren't any new ones is because, if my memory serves me right, he and Hugh Laurie were apparently demanding massive paychecks that the studios wouldn't touch

granitemason4 said:Honestly, I’m crossing my fingers that this thing flops hard. If they fail, maybe they'll finally stop trying to force this whole universe they've dreamed up just to watch it fall apart.

Look, even if it isn't a masterpiece, the movie will likely pull enough at the box office to break even, especially with that big Marvel logo on the screen and Tom Hardy leading the charge; you'll definitely see packed theaters during that opening weekend.

Honestly, looking at the whole movie, you can just tell that Atkinson probably only jumped on this project to pad out his retirement fund. It’s nowhere near as hilarious as the first two, and the writing feels incredibly lazy—just relying on those cheap, trashy gags that maybe worked back in the 70s, if they even worked then. Plus, the runtime feels nonexistent; it’s like they knocked the whole thing together during a two-week vacation instead of actually putting in the work.
There might be one or two moments that actually land, but man, what a letdown. I wasn't expecting some comedic masterpiece, but even by the low standards of this franchise, this one just feels weak.
I'm giving it a 2/5, purely because of the nostalgia factor that comes with seeing Atkinson on screen.

So, we’re looking at this movie centered around Dick Cheney, who was basically the powerhouse behind the scenes during the George W. Bush administration. You’ve got Christian Bale in the lead role—and honestly, he’s so unrecognizable it’s wild—with Sam Rockwell stepping in as Bush, plus we get to see Amy Adams and Steve Carell in the mix too. It’s all being helmed by Adam McKay, the guy who gave us that incredible flick The Big Short

The trailer just dropped, and if you're looking to catch it in theaters here in the US, mark your calendars for December 21st.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6266538/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1

A Metascore of 33? Man, that's honestly pretty rough, especially when you consider it's a movie starring Tom Hardy. I expected way more from him.

Alexander Jackson37 said:"The first reactions to Venom are in... and they aren't looking good"

Judging by this handful of tweets floating around, the audience seems pretty split,
which really drives home the point that nobody besides Marvel seems to have the magic touch anymore when it comes to crafting a superhero flick that actually lands well with the critics.

I honestly wasn't expecting this much love, to be totally real with you. I mean, I was pretty surprised by all the positive vibes, especially since I saw that Anna Kendrick was stepping away from her usual comedy lane and doing something that definitely isn't Pitch Perfect.

Gary Palmer8 said:What does this even have to do with Mercedes? Following your logic, they should have just let Kimi pass Lewis immediately since he didn't stand a chance, right? There were times when drivers actually fought for position, even against faster cars, but nowadays that seems to be a thing of the past. It’s honestly pretty ridiculous how some people just accept this as normal.

The thing is, we haven't really seen a situation lately where four cars pull that much distance away from the rest of the pack, leaving only Red Bull to even attempt a challenge (and even then, only on certain tracks).
If you take a real look at how Mercedes and Ferrari are lapping Renault—who were practically promising podium finishes earlier on—it looks like they're just cruising past a Minardi.
I'm not saying I approve of the lack of fighting, but you have to understand that the slower teams aren't exactly itching for a wheel-to-wheel battle when they're facing cars that are consistently dropping 0.5 to 1 full second per lap on them. Especially on a circuit that heavily favors raw pace; if we were talking about Singapore, for example, the whole dynamic would be completely different.

Gary Palmer8 said:I’m still scratching my head over this one—I honestly don't get why some of those cars that Sebastian Vettel was closing in on right at the last second just didn't defend their position. They just let him sail right past like nothing happened. I totally get it if he caught them mid-corner, but those Force India guys didn't even attempt to block him... for instance, when Sebastian made that move, if Sergio Perez (or whoever was actually there) had tried to hold his line, he probably would have slammed straight into him. That would've been a beautiful sight for the Mercedes fans and the Kimi superfans 😁 plus maybe even a penalty for Sebastian...

So, look, maybe it was just in Sergio Perez's best interest to grab whatever points he could get, especially since he's not exactly going to be challenging Ferrari or Mercedes at Indianapolis 🕺

Or honestly, they should just start putting Mercedes' third, fourth, fifth, and sixth drivers into the FIA and Williams seats instead

Last year, Sebastian Vettel had his engine blow up during the races in the USA and Malaysia, so I’m honestly not holding my breath—I can't say for sure if he’ll manage to dodge another technical DNF this season.