And here we go, the shitstorm is officially brewing. Apparently, the "progressive" crowd is already losing their minds because the new Ghostbusters movies are going to feature "white men" in the lead roles again.
Caught this yesterday and honestly, walking out of the theater, I felt just as stoked as I did after seeing the first one. It’s straightforward, zero pretension, just pure adrenaline-fueled action that delivers exactly what it promises. If you dug the original, you’re gonna love this sequel. Butler is basically a one-man wrecking crew, taking down entire squads of terrorists with his bare hands, feet, knives, or just spraying tons of lead. Cars flipping, bikes smashing, helicopters going down—half of New York City gets leveled. It’s nothing we haven't seen before, but man, it's still a blast.
The CGI is definitely noticeable, especially during the massive explosions, but it holds up well enough. If you’re looking for some mind-blowing, visual masterpiece experience like you get in Avatar, then look elsewhere. You might as well just sit around waiting for the next Avatar, and let's face it, we've got four more of those to wait through.
And if you're expecting some "brave cinematic achievement" that pushes the artistic boundaries of the genre? Honestly, you'd be better off holding out for the next Prometheus.
This isn't even a movie for feminists, because let's be real: it's straight-up macho mayhem where big guys save the world. Sure, there are female characters holding high-ranking political offices, so there's a tiny bit of "girl power" flavor there, but don't get your hopes up. I won't spoil what happens to them once the guys start trading bullets in the streets of New York City, but anyone who remembers how they handled women in the first movie won't be shocked. Okay, fine, there’s an English secret agent lady who helps Butler's war against terror, but she's mostly doing paperwork. Nothing gritty in the field where the actual blood is being spilled by the men. For the feminists out there, maybe just wait for the next Star Wars flick if that's your vibe.
The takeaway here? America can be wounded, but she keeps fighting and comes out on top. Western democracies might be hypocritical, corrupt, and a bit self-destructive, but they're still a hell of a lot better than hated Putin's Russia.
According to Wikipedia, the budget was around $60 million and it's already pulled in $182.4 million. So yeah, it matched the success of its predecessor—actually beat it slightly—so a third movie isn't out of the question. The only thing missing was some promo at my local AMC featuring a Butler action figure decked out in full tactical gear.
It’d be about time if the military actually took down at least one helicopter in a single sortie. Use an arrow, a bazooka, a tank—hell, just go at it with your bare hands if you have to. If they won't touch a chopper, then fine, let them hit a drone or some other flying hunk of junk.
It’s like there’s this weird mix of Call of Duty and bits of Day of the Dead or even Band of Brothers baked right into it... I don't know, man, this game is just a total trip.
Hands down, the best movie about Jesus ever made. For me personally, and just looking at the genre as a whole, it’s easily the top biblical flick out there. Let’s be real though—you aren't watching Passion of the Christ for the religious lessons, you're watching it for Monica Bellucci.
Neeson has turned into such a serious actor. It’s honestly a blast to watch. I mean, seriously, why can't kidnappers be a little more creative sometimes? Instead of just demanding cash, why don't they ask for something wild, like having Hillary Clinton film a video with George W. Bush or something crazy like that.
Honestly, Mission: Impossible has become such a bigger drag than the new Bond movies. And don't even get me started on Bourne—that trilogy finale was way too predictable for my taste. I can't help but feel like the whole thing is just your run-of-the-mill action thriller. It’s fine if you want something to watch, but nothing mind-blowing. For me, it's gotta be Mission: Impossible, especially after how good those last two sequels were.
wiredraven82 said:Look, I was stuck in middle school during the 90s and then grinding through high school and college in the 2000s, so yeah, I’m definitely throwing shade at the 2000s too. 😁
I mean, things were alright for me personally, but again... globally speaking... man... I just can't even go there right now. 🙂
Every decade has its gems, so you're totally exaggerating.
Alright, let's do this... How would you guys go about remaking White House Down—and I mean without any of that New York City nonsense—to actually make it a fun action thriller? I'm talking something that doesn't insult the audience's intelligence, features killer acting, smart action sequences, and villains who actually make sense. If anyone can throw together a halfway decent synopsis, you're the real Face / OFF.
Alright, you tireless little critics, how would you actually go about putting together a sequel to White House Down that’s a legit, serious action masterpiece?
Of course it’s a good watch. Who even cares about propaganda anymore? Seriously, what’s wrong with the main villain in Olympus Has Fallen? And honestly, how much more "over the top" action are we supposed to take before it's too much?
Ugh, talk about a massive right-wing meltdown... We haven't seen this much blatant American fascism since the glory days of Chuck Norris and Rambo. Honestly, that’s probably why the movie crushed it at the box office compared to White House Down. It’s like Americans were just sitting there, dying for a chance to see someone hate on a big screen again and relive those old-school Cold War-style shouting matches. Someone needs to ban the movie immediately! Just go ahead and burn every single DVD you find at Walmart!
Look, Olympus Has Fallen is decent. It’s not some cinematic masterpiece, but why should it be? Every action flick needs a little dose of "don't think too hard," right? It just depends on how much that bothers you. Butler is a solid choice for this kind of stuff—he’s got the look. My only real gripes are the forgettable soundtrack and, honestly, the pretty brutal way they handled the female characters, especially the First Lady.
I'm all about Nicolas Cage playing Ghost Rider. Honestly, the first one totally blows the sequel out of the water for me. I just feel like they barely even scratched the surface of what he could actually do in those action scenes. I wouldn't say no to another sequel if they actually did it right.