Chibudollar:
looks more disgusting than scary

Body Horror's intention is not to scare, but to provoke, and if reports that people left the theatre due to the film's graphic nature are true, then the film's primary intent was very successful. David Cronenberg is going to be pleased.

Raalsalghul:


Wow.

Very rarely is a sequel better than its predeccessors.

It's without a doubt the best sequel to an 80s film since Terminator 2, and Mad Max: Fury Road.

Tom Cruise is nuts but goddamn, is he good at what he does.

**Top Gun: Maverick**

Everything in the movie is flawless, especially the aerial sequences. The action is incredible and unlike anything I've seen in a long time. The last half-hour was wild, I was on the edge of my seat the entire time. But it's more than just action; it's full of warmth, heart and humour. The scene between Maverick and Iceman (Val Kilmar) brought tears to my eyes.

This film substantially improves on the original and will undoubtedly go down in history as one of the best sequels ever made. It is an action classic, in my opinion, right up there with Mad Max: Fury Road.

I rarely give movies a numeric value, but I'll make an exception for this one and give it a perfect 10.

MJBOLT:

The Batman
Robert Pattinson try sha,first film wey I watch wey him act better thing.

He's been quietly brilliant for years. In Tenet, High Life, Good Time, Devil All the Time, and The Lighthouse, he was outstanding.

DrDax:


Oscars consideration?

It's a contender. I'd be astonished if it didn't get at least one nomination.

Karleb:


So Jackie Chan was originally supposed to be the husband and he turned it down.

Jackie dey Bleep up sha.

The movie should win Oscar.

It's an Oscar bait for sure.

Purpl3:


Everything matters
Reminds me of the new Flashpoint beyond comic from Geoff Johns

I love it when writers do stuff like this.

RayMcBlue:


Great movie. There's something I don't get though, why was Waywond seeking a divorce considering it's in his nature to fight negativity with positivity and kindness?

He was probably hoping that the shock of seeing the divorce papers would make Evelyn to stop and take the time to talk about their problems.

GloriousGbola:


Is it my eyes or is that woman fighting with monster dildos?

This is one of the tamer scenes.

The movie is bonkers.

**Everything, Everywhere, All at Once**

(Spoilers)

Funny, emotional, action packed, with great characters, philosophy, great story, and The Matrix references..

This film is more multiverse of madness than Doctor Strange 2. Most modern films lack the story's depth and character development, and it was all done on a $25 million budget! Imagine that! It's amazing how the story didn't fall apart in the chaos. In a world where Hollywood spits out tonnes of soulless cash grabs without taking any risks, this is a welcome surprise.@

Every character is given the opportunity to shine. Even the Karen at the office fell in love with Everlyn in another universe. The film is poignant, and the message is laid bare; Nothing matters, so everything does.

To sum up, it’s everything I expected, down to the psychedelic colours. Really lives up to its title.

Calibrator:
What's stopping him from being both?

Exactly what I was thinking.

Purpl3:


On top of this post you just adviced someone against shitting on movies cos they don't like it and this is your next comment?

The guy's posts are riddled with contradictions. I can't tell if he's a world-class troll or a world-class idiot.

Purpl3:


I knew I wasn't using my Android right

Do you by any chance have an Amazon prime modded app?

Your love for awoof go end you.

oyaskii:
I have a telegram bot that converts Spotify links to downloadable tracks so i had to let go of "Spotiflyer".

Cool.

Jasonteague:


it baffles me how people will seat down and start calculating other people's income. Of what importance is to you if the movie make a billion dollars or not.

And why does it ruffle your feathers that I care about this?

Being troubled by other people's interest, as my Psychiatrist mother would say, is a compensatory action for something lacking in your life.

So, if I were you, chief, I'd look inwards more. It is unusual to be bothered by the interests of others. It's a symptom of insecurity, depression, and other issues. Cheers.

oyaskii:
It's basically a "cracked" premium version of the app... unlimited skips, no adverts etc, i think the only premium function that is missing it's offline download and i basically don't need this because i prefer streaming.

Google 'Spotiflyer.'

abduleez1:


Dunno, but I don't see Luiz as biased. Yeah, he clearly loves DC or WB but he's mostly balanced in his dealings in my opinion.

Since when I've been paying close attention to Box office accumulation, 68% or more drops mostly spells trouble. Doesn't mean analysts can't be wrong but it mostly clicks.

NWH is a very big exception when looking at movies with similar release in this Covid era. Also, NWH was released in Holliday period with uncontested screenings all through.

You know MOM also has division within fans, with the reputation of being different and audiences making silly statements like how is it a PG-13 movie with its horror elements. Also has low RT score for an MCU flick as well as having one of the worst CinemaScore. Also analysts say it ain't doing as well internationally as in North America.
Why CinemaScore is important in BO predictions is cos it gauges how well audiences enjoyed a movie.
Let's wait and see.

It's already made more money in two weeks than the first one did in its entire theatre run, so I don't think the B+ Cinemascore rating is having too much of an impact. Despite the significant drop, it is still a massive success. People who claim this is a colossal failure are expecting Avengers or Spider-Man numbers for MoM in the Covid era (without the Russian and Chinese markets), which is absurd.

When all is said and done, the final gross should be in the 900M-1B range.

Gmajor:
last week, I was typing a review of The Batman. when i had typed close to a thousand words, my browser come hang. na so everything take wipe.
I was like fu+k it, i cant do this again.

Lol, it do be like that sometimes.

Gmajor:


from what I gathered, the ''based on an original story by J. K. Rowling'' is a marketing gimmick. Jack Thorne wrote the script and most of the story)

I've read the play, Chief, her ideas are clearly present. Thorne and Tiffany made significant contributions, and the final script was based on Thorne's 45-page draft, but ultimately, it was her ideas that inspired the story.

abduleez1:


Nope. Not quite.

With its massive drop and weak B+ CinemaScore, it doesn't seem it gonna hit $1bn. Most likely around $900mn. With Jurassic World 3 incoming it's gonna impact it's legs.

I don't take this Luiz Fernando guy seriously; he's always pushing an agenda. What he fails to do is provide context; Civil War dropped 74% in its first week, NHW dropped 68%, and several other MCU films dropped similarly. Furthermore, comparing Friday to Friday is pointless and inaccurate in predicting true weekend drop-off.

Additionally, Covid spike in many places and the film's absence from the Chinese market, not some meaningless Cinemarecore B+ score, are factors that cannot be overlooked.

MoM is still on track to gross a billion dollars.

Gmajor:
Jk Rowlings did not write the cursed child

'Cursed Child' was written by Rowling. She then collaborated with Jack Thorne and John Tiffany to adapt the story for the stage. So you're wrong, she did write 'Curse Child' and also contributed to the stage play's screenplay.

Do you honestly think I'd say something I don't know? Don't take my word for it; just google it; it's literally a single click away.

oyaskii:
Same Movie that was the champion of "Let "original" movies have thier pay day at the cinemas?, I was really surprised when it was available on VOD just a month after the theatrical release, seems that's the only way they were going to make money off it, and i was also uncomfortable with the term "original movie" cuz if you are describing the plot as "The Lion King" esque , then the term "original movie" is clearly been use out of context. I saw the Trailer and i knew the direction they were going and i was thinking they will throw in a surprise somewhere.

Lol, it's basically a retelling of Hamlet set in ancient Scandinavia, with a dash of mysticism and Norse mythology thrown in for good measure. Unoriginal, but it's quite unusual. It and The Lion King are both based on Hamlet, hence the similarities. Objectively, it's a solid revenge epic; unfortunately, moviegoers don't like the unconventional, and have largely ignored it in theatres, hastening the VOD release.

oyaskii:

Man, Movies these days is simply the draw of the luck, and filmmakers these days just throw in a lot of artsy rubbish and see which one sticks.

It is so bad that i have to sieve through alot of absolute garbage flick to find a remotely good one that i can manage, so much so that the best movie i have seen this year that was truly flawless was in January and the movie came out in 2021!. I have been visiting my old list from the early 2000 to around 2015 for my cinematic pleasure now cuz this was the ERA! The good music and movies made within these period were not far between.

But the movies from 2016 downwards have been on a steady decline...

It's not a lack of ideas so much as it is filmmakers giving consumers what they want. One could argue that audiences today are dumber than they were 7, 10, years ago, and that they only pay money to see superheroes, Star Wars, and other nostalgic CGI-heavy sequels. Filmmakers are simply being astute businessmen by capitalising on these flaws. Even when unconventional films like The Northman show up and challenge the status quo, garnering critical acclaim, they are drowned out by pop culture before you can say Jack robbinson. Such is the sad state of modern cinema.

oyaskii:

...and you see this "2022", it's the bottom barrel of them all, absolute rock bottom!

And in a weekend where "Firestarter" and "Senior Year" was released with a combine RT ratings of 42%!, I am afraid...Good movies are indeed a "dying breed"

Yeah, 2022 has been a bad year for movies, which I'm attributing to Covid hangover. Movie studios are pushing their better films forward to avoid low revenue, so I reckon we'll start seeing better productions after June.

abduleez1:


Bro, this your binge watching streak no be here.
Is it that you just dropping content you watched few days to a week ago or you just dey drop am as you watch. Cos I'm not understanding.

Wetin I dey use my time do? TF.

By the way why you no dey drop ratings for movies again? Even TV shows no scoring metric.

The bolded. I did, however, watch a couple episodes today.

I rate movies based on opinion. When you rate movies numerically, you prevent yourself from mentally enjoying the film.

Beorn:



I'm fan of using ratings to sieve films to watch. Although ratings are not infallible, they've saved my movie life more than they have ruined them.

Once in a while, I don't heed to their warnings and still go ahead to watch a lowly rated movie especially if I'm a huge fan of the actor and/or actress in it, but Zac Efron has never been a top actor and I've never been a fan of him.

So, for the fact that Rotten Tomatoes, that gives out high ratings more than the fabled Santa Clause gives out gifts, could rate such a movie very low, it shows you how poor such a movie would likely be.

I think you're right. The Rotten Tomatoes rating is extremely useful for what it is. It tells you what the majority of critics think about a film, and how likely you are to enjoy it. Of course, it's a flawed system, but I'd rather look at the Rotten Tomatoes rating than the IMDb. On IMDb, fanboys skew the vote, making it appear much higher than it rightfully should be.

**The Lincoln Lawyer**
After four episodes, I'm liking it. Binge-worthy. It may appear to be your average legal drama, but the case he's working on is intriguing, and Mickey Haller is a joy to watch.

**Bosch: Legacy**
Love it. I'm delighted to see one of my favourite characters' story continue. The cases are interesting, and Titus Welliver is excellent as Bosch.

**Tokyo Vice**
Loved it. Many plotlines were left unresolved, but it was a fantastic journey nonetheless.

**Halo**
The most recent episode was quite enjoyable. I'm not sure how it manages to alternate between good and bad episodes so frequently; hopefully, this will be addressed in the next season.

**Candy**
I'm three episodes in and loving it. It's based on a true story, so I'll have to read up on it.

**Outer Range**
Since 'Severance,' this is by far the best thing on TV, in my opinion. Not remotely the same show, or even close to being on the same level, but it delivered on all fronts in terms of premium mystery.

**Ozark**
The last batch of episodes were all fantastic. They were not rushed in any way. Some fantastic acting and scenes. The show ended at just the right time.

Beorn:



The rating was enough reason for me to avoid it. I'm glad I did.

Perhaps I should start paying more attention to Rotten Tomatoes movie ratings; it might save me a lot of time and frustration.

**Firestarter**

Uninteresting, awkwardly shot, flat lighting, no suspense, no memorable scenes. This is the second film I've seen today with a script that feels like it's missing a lot of material. The third act sucked.

The film's Rotten Tomatoes score of 13 percent perfectly sums it up.

It’s pretty much a lock for a billion.

**Windfall**

Due to lack of exposition, I didn't know the characters well enough to be invested, nor, fear the characters enough to buy into the suspense. The unexpected twist towards the ending was a nice touch, but the drastic tonal shift in the second act didn't work for me. This film was one draft away from being truly great. They simply fell short. Commendable acting and direction, but something was missing.

It could have been better; the acting and atmosphere were fine, but the payoff was minimal. Nevertheless, I appreciate the effort. It wasn't terrible.

**Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore**

It's not a bad film, but it's just so... basic. The music was lovely, and the costumes were stunning, the plot though... meh. Between this, 'Crimes of Grindelwald,' and 'Cursed Child,' I reckon we have more than enough evidence that Rowling is truly incapable of writing a a half-decent screenplay. Nothing in the first hour mattered or had an impact on how things turned out. Basically, if you watch the last 20 minutes, you'll get the gist of the entire plot.

Ultimately, it's marginally better than 'Crimes of Grindelwald,' but if WBD decides to skip the final two instalments, I certainly won't lose sleep over it.

Baddestguyp:
What language is this?
Danish? Cos I can't read this shii

Icelandic.

abduleez1:


Sure, she can pull off an impressive body of work in the future if she wants to.

Just that we need more content from her, especially when she's got the talent. Haven't seen MMM.

You needn't worry that. Her stay in MCU for nearly 8 years has set her for life. Once her contract expires, I'm pretty sure she'll pursue the Daniel Radcliffe approach; choosing roles that interest and challenge her rather than those that pay well.

It's both the curse and the gift of these big franchise movies.