It’s a fun enough watch, I guess—but there's zero real weight to it because you spend the whole time knowing the main plot is just a distraction and you can see the ending coming from a mile away. It’s that same old, tired issue with most comic book adaptations—you get this terrible villain who basically exists just so the heroes have someone to punch for a cathartic finish.
Still, considering the absolute mess the Marvel Cinematic Universe has become since the Infinity Saga, this is actually a decent way to kill some time.
It’s one of those movies where everything is perfectly fine—pleasant enough to watch, I suppose—but you'll likely forget it exists by tomorrow morning because there isn't a single memorable bone in its body.
Plus, the cast just lacks that magnetic charisma we saw in the previous installment.
The idea, the script, the tone—it’s all over the place. A complete mess. Someone actually wrote this well enough, but they should have just cut Gorr (Christian Bale) entirely—the guy is such a massive outlier that he feels like he accidentally wandered in from a completely different movie.
Watching two hours of forced jokes is exhausting. It's like the writers are following some rigid formula where they feel obligated to cram in a punchline every single minute.
Since Endgame, Marvel has been wandering aimlessly without a clear direction. They're just churning out these episodic superhero stories, probably milking the cash cow until the audience finally gets sick of it.
A brilliant, heated breakdown 👍 people will be debating for years—why on earth did Diaz start the 63rd game of the season instead of bringing on a fresh Chamberlain off the bench?
My one gripe is that some scenes drag on way too long before losing their punch—but overall, it’s a super interesting and original film. If they hadn't crammed it with all those "random" sequences and just practiced a little restraint, I feel like it would've been even better.
I spent the last half hour or so actually getting sucked into those cheesy love messages like some wide-eyed kid—totally letting my guard down, even though I'm a massive cynic by nature.
Not bad at all—honestly, the best attempt at a film adaptation I’ve seen so far. Given my track record with Resident Evil movies, I wouldn't have expected much more than this anyway.
It’s a gutsy genre pivot—definitely not your standard, cookie-cutter biopic. Personally, I loved how they leaned into those horror elements; using the setting to amplify the tension was a smart move. It’s one of those rare films where you know exactly what you're getting into from the very first scene (that pearl-eating bit is wild), and it stays true to its dark tone until the credits roll.
Look, it isn't perfect, and it certainly isn't some cinematic masterpiece, but the visuals are stunning. Plus, Kristen Stewart carries the weight of the whole thing effortlessly—she really nails that heightened, hyper-stylized portrayal of mental instability.
Grace Sanchez50 said:Actually, his debut isn't The Kennedys—it's his best work.
Sure, fair enough—but for me, Bottle Rocket still has the most soul and the most tangible characters. Once the budgets grew, he pivoted toward set design and mise-en-scène.
A director whose career seems to be losing its way with every passing year—his absolute best work was actually his debut, and now he’s basically just coasting on pure aesthetics. Honestly, that visual style is the only consistent thing about his entire filmography.
1. Boston Celtics vs Chicago Bulls at 12:30 AM 1 @1,85 2. Atalanta vs Manchester United at 3:00 PM 2 @2,45 3. RB Leipzig vs Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday at 3:00 PM 2 @2,10
Ethan Jones5 said:The Playoff round kicks off tomorrow, Saturday 10/30. Since the final match—Bautista vs Marin Čilić—is now invalid, please swap it out. Thanks.
I was typing too fast in my excitement—my bad. Here’s the replacement pair:
1. Tottenham vs Manchester United under 18:30 2 @2.40 2. Hellas Verona vs Juventus under 18:00 2 @1.90 3. Bautista A. R. vs Marin Čilić Friday 14:50 1 @2.00