I love finding a movie that sticks with me for hours or days after watching so I felt like talking about it.

It's certainly a vibe, decent acting (especially the voice acting through the coms), interesting story though I found the writing a little clunky, but overall I really enjoyed it. The concept of the static photos being the only way to see really added to the vibe of claustrophobia, helplessness, and tension.

I absolutely adore "dirty" sci-fi; worlds that feel lived in and used, as well as sci-fi that throws you into the world without too much exposition letting you fil in some blanks without overburdening with details that aren't necessary, and this one did well with both. For lack of a better term, it has a "flavour" that really scratches an itch for me; the dirty, broken, retro/cobbled together tech in a world where things get used until they break, then used again. A world where you get a glimpse of it through one small story without learning about the bigger universe. In that vein it really remminded me of Prospect (2018).

The set design was the standout, story was good, and the acting was good enough to not be distracting. Only nitpick was the sound design, where audio was a little muddled and poorly mixed at times. I find with claustrophobic films like this, they can really benefit from a real focus on polished audio.

It all boils down to the old and tired argument of "comedy+slasher vs pure slasher".

After watching Burn, and generally enjoying it, I find the direction it and other new movies take don't have that much personality as 2 and 3 movies had. One can easily take Evil Dead props from them and they would be good but generic horror spectacles. The inclusion of absurd humor was what made it stand out to me from other horrors, underlined by a pretty generic name laughing at them, and I feel like deviating from that formula makes the series lose it's face, what made it unique.

But is there even a space in feature film industry for a comic horror? Not a couple of jokes and nods you see in many movies, incl. Burn, but the whole thing being a rollercoaster of self-conscious gags and scares? If there is one, I don't think it would work for Hellraiser, or Predator, or Saw, but Evil Dead can be the single best franchise to try it once again.

In spite of that, we see modern movies doubling down on current horror trends, with just a couple of gags. It pays the bill, but doesn't have as much energy as previous works that spawned it's own fandom and niche. If they were just one-offs, they could've easily being forgotten after a year.

Is there a space and possibility for another banger that joins horror and comedy? Are there examples I haven't yet seen? I want Lemmy moviegoers to share their opinions.

I started this movie and was intrigued by the potential for a movie that explored the class struggle. Nobody in the movie could be considered a "good guy". The closest was the low intelligence cousin that just got wrapped up it things. The major thing I left the movie with was just anger at how it ended. It built all this class struggle stuff up just to end it like "lol aliens". It's like the ruling rich made this movie just to laugh at the people who would go see it. Maybe I am just jaded with the fucked up reality of capitalism but this movie left a serious bad taste in my mouth.

Just caught it, but honestly a bit disappointing :/. I feel like Anthony was a horrible person the entire film up until the very last minute when he lucked into a redemption arc and had to do the bare minimum to not sink deeper.

I guess the point is he went on to do more good after the film, but it fell a bit flat. I'll add I'm a bit too young to really know much about bourdain so I didn't have much fondness for the person behind the film.

This was DeNiro's first comedy, which opened the door for later roles such as in Meet the Fokkers.

The chemistry between Robert DeNiro and Charles Grodin was the main draw. I liked Grodin, but his acting was never great IMO. But, the two worked together so well, I actually watched the whole movie without skipping ahead, which is unusual for me these days.

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The second half was okay

Did not go into it with high hopes. It was kinda strange. Like man at arms is kinda a jerk but then you see oh he has to be because they are doing something with the dad who is a jerk and they are going somewhere with this and they kinda did but not really. Many things are there that need some explanation and never really get it. Things also happen at almost random times. Like there are things that needed to happen and kinda just dropped in a place. It had no flow. It was like it was trying to be both a campy send up to the franchise but also wanted to be gritty but also wanted to go off the beaten track. So here is where I am going to broach a subject that is quite hot in the fediverse. Im not trying to just play to the choir but man. It really feels like someone took all the masters of the universe stuff they had and a whole bunhc of convos among the fans and through it into a llm and told it to come up with a script. To boot there is some really crappy, creepy, special effects at a few points in the end. I did not want to get into spoilers if anyone who has not seen it would really care honestly. Its hot garbage. But man it was just wierd to watch.

Expected early September of this year(Venice Film Festival). Only other details mentioned are that it will be 'incredibly timely'

1408 is a great movie but so disturbing. Groundhogs Day in real Hell.

Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die – 7/10

This film hits hard, especially given everything happening with AI today. It also tackles the subject of school shootings, so be prepared for some very dark and unsettling moments.

The story begins in a dinner where the protagonist is assembling the right group of people to reach the creator of an advanced AI system. Along the way, we're introduced to a series of unforgettable characters, each with shocking backstories that constantly raise the stakes.

I've never seen a movie quite like this. Sam Rockwell delivers another fantastic performance and continues to be one of my favorite actors. While I wouldn't recommend this film to everyone due to its heavy subject matter and unconventional style, it's certainly memorable. The final act became a little too strange for my taste, but after everything the film puts you through, you're more than ready to reach the end.

The Mandalorian & Grogu – 9/10

At 2 hours and 12 minutes, The Mandalorian & Grogu was an absolute blast from start to finish. I'll admit I'm a bit of a Mandalorian fan, so take my rating with that in mind, but this movie delivered everything I was hoping for.

The action is exciting, the space battles are spectacular, and the visuals are excellent throughout. The runtime feels just right, long enough to tell a complete story without feeling rushed, though I still wanted more by the end. The cast does a great job, and the film is simply a fun, entertaining experience.

The ending leaves plenty of room for a sequel, and I'd happily watch another installment. I highly recommend it, especially for Star Wars fans. Even if you haven't watched The Mandalorian series, I think this film stands well on its own and does a great job introducing its characters and story. I have watched it 3 times already!