Posts by stormystag43

Absolute garbage for brainwashed teenagers 😁

The sequel actually holds up, even though I was pretty skeptical when I first heard they were filming it. This one really goes after the entire system, whereas the first movie stayed laser-focused on the slums—which, honestly, is why I think the original was better.👍

I honestly can't stomach a single second of that trilogy🤮

I read somewhere that Wesley was supposed to jump back into acting and even pull double duty as a producer for a fourth installment (God forbid anyone actually breathes life into that idea), but then he got hit with a tax evasion charge and ended up behind bars instead.

This is going to be an absolute train wreck. I mean, just look at the directors—Friedberg and Seltzer (the minds behind Meet the Spartans, Disaster Movie, and Epic Movie)👎

So, after all these years, I finally sat down and watched it again—and man, I couldn't even help myself, I actually teared up a bit.🙏🙏🙏🙏

Johnny Cage just got taken out😢

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I just finished watching it, and honestly? I’m not really feeling it. It would have been so much better if Bruno had actually managed to save Shmuel—then they wouldn't both have ended up meeting such a tragic end. I mean, come on, he could have grabbed some pliers, cut through that wire, and just kept Shmuel hidden in a doghouse until the Allies arrived or something. 😍
The one thing I actually liked about the movie is how it tries to show the sheer absurdity of war through the eyes of a kid. Bruno just wants to hang out and play with Shmuel, but he has no clue why that’s even an option. He’s just looking for a friend, especially since his sister has been totally brainwashed by all that extremist propaganda. 😍

The DVDSCC is total garbage, they're out 😢

Just what we needed—another freaking remake🙂

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rustyscout34 said:From this post—and honestly, most of your other crap—I can smell one very obvious, blunt message screaming from the bottom of your throat: you just want to fight!!! Unfortunately, I’ve gotta disappoint you because my role here doesn't involve playing along with these little virtual tantrums that seem so typical of some rebellious teenager going through puberty.

Look, I’m listening to you politely enough. I’ll even grant you having different takes or impressions regarding The Chronos Crimes as being brilliant films, but judging by your tone, you’ve got a problem with *my* take. Whether it's out of ignorance, pure stupidity, or maybe just total helplessness, you can't find a single valid counterargument. Instead, you just mock my (fairly detailed) impressions by calling me some "self-proclaimed critic." Eh, listen, stormystag43, I don't have those pretentious ambitions; I just want to exchange a few meaningful—hopefully well-argued—sentences about how the movie landed. For the sake of this thread and the decent readers here, I’m asking you to stop responding unless it actually contributes to The Chronos Crimes. Thanks. 👍

Don't make me laugh, claiming you use actual arguments in your movie reviews. Nobody wants to fight. It’s obvious you’re just spewing an incredible amount of nonsense, as usual. Clearly, nobody is actually having a reasoned debate about the film in your thread. Your thread is weak. Nobody cares about your "deep" film analyses. You need to chill. Regarding your "detailed" impressions of the movie—I think it would work way better as a horror flick, but because of all that idiocy (meaning it requires a massive suspension of disbelief) and that deterministic view of time, I just can't give this little movie a passing grade—No passaran!
Buhahahhahahahahahahha!!! That's all I've got to say. I'll leave your incredibly "dynamic" and "well-argued" thread alone now.

rustyscout34 said:What makes it a genius, exactly—and in what way? Are we talking "genius" like Behind Enemy Lines or more along the lines of Citizen Kane? Come on, Mr. Critic... 🤣

The movie is a masterpiece across the board. Honestly, it looks like you just completely missed the irony in Behind Enemy Lines. I can see that being called a "film critic" really bruised your ego. Look, I’m not some self-proclaimed film critic like you—and trust me, I don't want to be—but most people are raving about this thing, and frankly, I've heard enough. You're still out here nitpicking every tiny detail, searching for flaws where there aren't any. Maybe you should stop complaining and go shoot a decent movie of your own so you can actually blow us all away. You clearly have the potential, so go for it.🙂

Edward Price6 said:What are you guys even talking about?
This is easily one of my top 5 movies of all time!
It’s such a killer low-budget sci-fi horror flick!
Seriously, everyone needs to see this.

Exactly. The movie is pure genius. Just ignore those so-called "critics"—honestly, who actually takes them seriously anyway?

Anthony Smith3 said:Look... it’s definitely not quite on the same level as the first one, but it’s miles better than the sequel—or honestly, anything Steven Seagal has filmed backwards in the last ten years.👍 Man, this one actually caught me off guard... for a B-action flick, anyway. The cinematography is top-tier, and the directing? Honestly, pretty impressive too. It’s shot beautifully, and the action scenes have this raw, brutal edge to them—and man, there are a LOT of them. Especially toward the end... those last 30 minutes are just pure, unadulterated chaos. Jean-Claude Van Damme basically just does whatever he wants at this point, LOL. Now, the plot isn't exactly the strongest selling point—it's your standard search-and-destroy setup—but honestly, that matters way less here than you'd think. Dolph Lundgren’s role is super small (he doesn't even show up until about the 50-minute mark), and you could argue he's almost unnecessary, but when he does show up, he gets absolutely pummeled—just like in the first movie. He manages to outshine Van Damme effortlessly. The locations feel a bit budget because everything takes place in these abandoned, crumbling buildings, but since the story is set in Chernobyl, and let's face it, Chernobyl looks exactly like that today—run-down and deserted—it actually fits the vibe perfectly. Plus, like I said, that great camerawork really helps pull the whole thing together.
So, basically, I’ve been seeing a ton of positive buzz online lately describing this movie as a total blast of a B-movie... here’s one of those takes (you can find the full review at the link), so check it out and see if it actually catches your eye!😉👍

Universal Soldier: Regeneration Review Alright, let’s get into it. I’ve been sitting on this one for a bit, but I finally sat down to watch Universal Soldier: Regeneration, and man, where do I even start? It’s one of those movies that catches you off guard because you expect the usual direct-to-video garbage, but it actually manages to pull something interesting out of the hat. Universal Soldier : Regeneration keeps a few secrets and surprises tucked neatly away for The film's second half and RELENTLESS Final Act , and while The run-and-gun action and cold , Eastern European / Russian setting aren't New , The film nevertheless works thanks to a no-nonsense approach that trims All The Fat OFF of What makes typically mediocre or subpar DTV Action pictures sol terrible and focuses on creating a ballet of action that's supported by a solid and reserved score that both work in harmony to bring to The picture a novel and engaging Feel that makes IT easily One of The Best direct-to-video Action Movies in years. Seriously, if you’re a fan of the genre, don't sleep on this. Lundgren's character Andrew Scott might be experiencing déjà vu , but viewers familiar with The Universal Soldier franchise will find something remarkably different in Director John Hyams. And honestly? Director John Hyams shows Great potential , his sur hand guiding an Action film that's raw. He isn't just throwing bodies at the screen for the sake of it—there's a rhythm here. It feels intentional. The whole thing revolves around this gritty soldier program, and while the plot isn't exactly breaking any ground in terms of complexity, it serves the action perfectly. It doesn't get bogged down in unnecessary subplots or cheesy dialogue that usually kills these kinds of flicks. It stays focused. It stays mean. Is it perfect? No. But in a sea of cheap, low-budget action movies that feel like they were filmed in a basement on a shoestring budget, this stands out. It’s got grit, it’s got momentum, and it actually respects the audience enough to deliver a cohesive experience. If you want some high-octane, no-frills adrenaline, this is your movie.

Man, thanks for the deep dive on this movie. I actually just sat down and watched it myself. Honestly? It's a blast—a total blast of a B-movie. I'm right there with you regarding the cinematography and the direction; they really nailed the look. And man, seeing Jean-Claude Van Damme looking all gritty and unhinged like that... he looks genuinely dangerous.😁 Arlovski acting reminds me of that equally disastrous dive into the acting world by Mirko Filipović. The guy just spends the entire movie wandering around a nuclear power plant looking for intruders.😁🤣
The absolute best part of this movie? It’s gotta be when Van Damme finally breaks into that building after all that non-stop running and gunning. He just tears through four or five soldiers with a knife—total carnage—and then he catches one guy waiting on the stairs by the window. He just gives him this dark, intense look, basically telling him, "Look, do yourself a favor and just jump out the window right now, because what I'm about to do to you is way worse." Legendary. Seriously, legendary!😂😁 All in all, I'd give it a 5/10.

I honestly don't get this obsession with remakes lately. It’s just one remake after another, piled on top of another remake—it’s getting ridiculous. Honestly? Hollywood should just stop making new movies altogether. Let the directors have a contest to see who can make the most decent remake instead. As for this one, there's zero substance in this trailer. All I see is Russell Crowe just groaning. On the bright side, though—those boots he's wearing in the shot look killer. Women are obsessed with that style right now. Medieval fashion actually rules!

Is this new flick actually worth anything? Because let me tell you, the first one was an absolute masterpiece.

hollowsailor48 said:3.1/10

The description is top-tier 😂

P.S.—Those special effects weren't exactly "special"... 🤣

What the hell is this crap? 🤦

Best movie ever made. Go watch it.

I haven't actually sat down to watch the movie yet. Is that sex scene even worth the hype? Honestly, that’s the only thing I care about right now.

hollowsailor48 said:I’m thinking we need some kind of post-apocalyptic, surreal disaster flick—but you know, with those weird romantic comedy elements thrown in. 🤷

Like something along the lines of *The Notebook* meets a total wasteland scenario.🤷

Is this what you had in mind?
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1350498/

We definitely need one. I mean, after all those crazy storms we've been having lately—the snow melting and then the water levels just spiking everywhere—it feels like the perfect setup. Imagine a movie where some kind of monsters emerge along the Mississippi River right after a massive flood, just terrorizing the locals while the government does absolutely nothing because they're too busy obsessing over the next round of presidential elections. It would make for a killer American disaster flick.👍

Brenda Cooper3 said:That simply isn't right. 😳

Look, I know it's messed up—trust me, I get it—but what are we even supposed to do about it? 🤷