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Every single girl is basically swooning over Heath ☕ and honestly, I can't even blame them, it's just how it goes 😬

I’ve already sung his praises a few times now, so I won't go over the same ground just to hear myself talk. Honestly, it's definitely worth your time. Look, it’s not exactly some cinematic masterpiece, but it’s a perfectly solid, easy watch for a night in with a big bucket of popcorn. I actually had to sneak away and watch it without my wife, because she basically vetoed the whole idea the second I mentioned it. Just give the movie a shot.

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Keith Jones36 said:I actually started watching both that and Defendor, but I just couldn't manage to finish them...

Did I miss anything important enough to warrant giving them another shot?

If anyone here has a soft spot for superhero family dynamics, then I would highly suggest checking out the TV series based on the comic of the same name, The Tick with Patrick Warburton (Puddy from Seinfeld) in the lead role... plus Nestor Carbonell playing Batman.



First episode

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It’s honestly great. What’s wild is how the movie just keeps veering away from its own tone until things get incredibly dark. By the end, you’re left with something that’s anything but a lighthearted comedy. I can't help but feel like the actual message of the film got totally swallowed up by that over-the-top, goofy beginning.

Defendor is a bit of a heavy lift. I can’t quite recall all the gritty details, but I know for a fact I liked it way better than most of the other stuff out there. Still, even if it's a tough watch, it's definitely worth checking out.

Paul Anderson7 said:Kick-Ass trailer

Based on the >, I was expecting some kind of wild comedy or a solid superhero parody. Instead, it just felt sort of pointless. It’s not even that the movie itself is terrible, it’s just that it wasn't nearly as funny as I had hoped it would be. I definitely walked away feeling disappointed.

The Men Who Stare at Goats

Same deal here; I went in expecting a laugh, and while it technically qualifies as a comedy, pretty much everything remotely funny in the whole movie was already spoiled in the trailer.

I generally try to avoid watching trailers or reading reviews before seeing a film, but even then, I still end up stumbling onto total crap sometimes.😛

Have you seen Super?

Honestly, Prometheus just completely ruined my life
I mean, I went into Super (not Super 8) expecting absolutely nothing, and instead, I walked away with what might actually be the best superhero movie ever made.

Look, it’s definitely not going to top The Godfather or The Sopranos, but honestly, it's a pretty decent way to kill an evening if you've got nothing better to do.

Happy birthday, Sergio! 🙂

Honestly, it’s a solid flick if you just want to unwind. It actually holds up way better than some of those overhyped blockbusters I stumbled upon by total accident.

That theater scene and the finale were 🤣 a complete disaster, not to mention how much of a mess everything was right at the start.😂

I was actually pretty surprised I didn't see this thread pop up on the Film forum, especially since we're talking about a seriously solid movie here.

A Film directed by Luc Besson,
Cast:
Robert De Niro - Fred Blake
Michelle Pfeiffer - Maggie Blake
Tommy Lee Jones - Robert Stansfield

Fred Blake—actually known as Giovanni Manzoni—is this former mobster who decided to shake down his own bosses, which landed him right in the middle of a witness protection program under the watchful eye of Robert Stansfield. The story kicks off with The Godfather moving into a quiet little town in Normandy, where they’re supposed to play the part of some happy, typical American immigrant family. But, you know how it goes; trying to settle into a place that's worlds away from New York City while simultaneously fighting those old habits isn't exactly going to be a smooth ride.



7/10

I mean, I honestly doubt they’d even try casting anyone else if he’s already decided to step back into the role, but I can't help but wonder about it, especially since J.D. has basically become Burton's ultimate muse over the years anyway.

Caught a screening of Bubimir last night
I have to say, watching it from this perspective, the whole thing felt kind of goofy and almost childish, if I'm being totally honest
And honestly, M.K. wasn't even that unforgettable, but all things considered, it was still a really solid movie

I’m just saying, everyone needs to chill out for a second.
Personally, I think John Goodman would have absolutely nailed the role of ☕

Honestly, Alisa did a killer job blending the practical makeup with CGI, but let's be real—it felt like there was way more digital stuff going on than actual physical effects. That said, the whole thing looked pretty slick. If they do a sequel, I feel like they should probably flip that ratio unless Bubimir ends up being the main attraction and the entire plot just revolves around him.

What do you guys think about Johnny Depp stepping in as Bubimir if Keaton is officially out?

But seriously, how is it even supposed to be considered an original work when it’s just a direct sequel to 🤔
? It feels like such a total oxymoron, ☕
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Personally, I’m just crossing my fingers that they lean heavily into the practical stuff—more killer makeup and insane costumes rather than just drowning everything in cheap CGI.

Honestly, it feels a little premature to write the whole movie off as a total flop when we don't even have a confirmed cast list or the slightest hint about where the plot is actually heading. Personally, I’d much rather hold out some hope for a decent flick than just sit here waiting for it to fail.☕

Rachel Ortiz33 said:Bubimir's got nothing left to work with here. It's tough to top the first one, especially since Burton's been hitting some misses lately—I mean, *Dark Shadows* wasn't even close to being as good as *Planet of the Apes*, which says a lot...

Hopefully they aren't just recycling that *Beetlejuice goes to Hawaii* script that was supposed to happen back in the mid-90s...

Planet of the Apes and Dark Shadows weren't actually that bad
they had their own cult following. if anything, they were probably better than Prometheus

Personally, I thought Dark Shadows was actually pretty great. It’s got a lot of laughs, even if it isn't exactly one of his absolute masterpieces. Honestly, I'd take it over Alice any day. Definitely worth checking out if you have the time.

If Bubimir can actually pull off something at that level, then I'll be a happy man.

dustyranger64 said:Beetlejuice definitely belongs in that classic era of Tim Burton films—you know, those ones that stayed totally true to his unique vibe, right along with Edward Scissorhands and The Nightmare Before Christmas. His newer stuff might have plenty of flair, but it just doesn't hit that same dark undertone he’s known for.

Honestly, it’s hard to imagine anyone pulling in 50 or 60 million bucks from a major studio for an "auteur" project these days. Even though Burton always manages to squeeze a little bit of that weird extravagance and darkness into his characters and his work.

Honestly, Burton just doesn't have it in him to make a movie that bad.☕

Honestly, I don't even care about the specifics, as long as they just get him in front of the camera and finish the shoot. To be fair, even when Burton's projects miss the mark—like with Alice—I still tend to think they're pretty decent movies.

Honestly, who knows? Maybe someone will actually bring a little flair and extravagance back to this genre, instead of just relying on the same old tired tropes of decapitations and limbs flying everywhere.