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Action, Adventure, Animation, No Spoiler Reviews

TRANSFORMERS ONE (2024): The Things I Liked…

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I was never the biggest fan of Transformers (autobots/robots that can transform into other forms, such as vehicles and animals), except I did enjoy the 2007 movie starring Shia La Boef, Megan Fox and Josh Duhamel.

Since then, the Transformers movies that followed didn’t quite speak to me. That is until I learned that the cast of Transformers One, the latest film in the franchise includes Scarlett Johansson, Chris Hemsworth, Keegan Michael Key, Brian Tyree Henry, Laurence Fishburne, Jon Hamm and Steve Buscemi. 

Directed by Josh Cooley, Transformers One is an animated action/adventure film about the origin story of sworn enemies Optimus Prime and Megatron, two transformers who were once the best of friends.

I must admit to enjoying Transformers One more than I expected to. Cooley’s film is a well-structured story. One with engaging, fun characters, funny moments, plus, visuals that will have you locked in – adults and children alike. And you certainly don’t have to be a die-hard Transformers fan to have a good time.

When forced to pick one thing to improve Cooley’s film, it would be for Megatron’s turn to the dark side to feel less rushed.

Watch Transformers One if you’re curious. You’ll likely find yourself pleasantly surprised.

Happy Film Loving,

G

Comedy, Drama

LAST FLAG FLYING (2017): New Trailer From Richard Linklater, Starring Steve Carell, Bryan Cranston, Laurence Fishburne…

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Last Flag Flying (2017), Bryan Cranston, Steve Carell, Laurence Fishburne
Last Flag Flying (2017), Bryan Cranston, Steve Carell, Laurence Fishburne

Directed and co-written by Richard Linklater, in Last Flag Flying, Steve Carell, Bryan Cranston and Laurence Fishburne play three soldiers who served together in Vietnam, 30 years ago. They’ve come together after one of their son’s is killed in the Iraq War.

I’m a fan of the cast individually, and I’m excited to see their chemistry together.

There’s also the humour to look forward to; I mean, I already like the joke about New York’s ‘signature scent’.

J. Quinton Johnson, Yul Vazquez, Samuel Davis and Kate Easton also star, so things are looking good.

Last Flag Flying Release Dates: November 3rd, 2017 (US)

Happy Film Loving,

G

Adventure, No Spoiler Reviews, Romance

PASSENGERS (2016): The Thing I Liked…

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Passengers (2016), Jennifer Lawrence, Chris Pratt
Passengers (2016), Jennifer Lawrence, Chris Pratt

My favourite thing about Passengers is what it has to say (however little) about our need for human connection. Besides this and the beautiful images of space towards the very end, the experience of Jennifer Lawrence and Chris Pratt’s latest film can be described as ‘a not very good in-space romantic comedy’ with moments of bad dialogue and arguably questionable chemistry.

Passengers isn’t bad because the actors, Lawrence, Pratt, Michael Sheen and Laurence Fishburne did a particularly substandard job. It’s disappointing because there’s a certain hollow/under-developed feel about the story.

The fact that you can more or less count the number of characters on one hand has very little, if anything, to do with it. Even with the movie’s most loved star, Lawrence, and Morten Tyldum, director of one of 2014’s best films – The Imitation Game (2014), Passengers could not be saved from its built-in emptiness, nor could it be saved from the thoughts that came to my mind as I watched:

‘Oh dear‘

‘This is actually not very good‘

‘My, that was a bad line‘

Watch Passengers if nothing will stop you. Chances are, you will likely be longing for all that seems to be missing.

Happy Film Loving

G

Action, Crime, Thriller

JOHN WICK – CHAPTER 2 (2017): New Trailer From Keanu Reeves, Ruby Rose, Ian McShane…

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John Wick - Chapter 2 (2017), Keanu Reeves
John Wick – Chapter 2 (2017), Keanu Reeves

Based on the following trailer, John Wick – Chapter Two promises more by way of thrilling action and gunplay as the Chad Stahelski-directed sequel takes us along for the continued adventures of the former hitman played by Keanu Reeves.

Also starring Ruby Rose, John Leguizamo, Laurence Fishburne and Common, I’m expecting good things.

John Wick Chapter 2 Release Dates: February 10th, 2017 (US); February 10th, 2017 (UK)…

Happy Film Loving,

G

Adventure, Sci-Fi

PASSENGERS (2016): New Trailer From Jennifer Lawrence, Chris Pratt, Michael Sheen…

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Passengers (2016), Jennifer Lawrence, Chris Pratt
Passengers (2016), Jennifer Lawrence, Chris Pratt

Passengers is the new sci-fi/adventure film starring Chris Pratt, Michael Sheen and Jennifer Lawrence.

Everything takes place aboard a spacecraft that’s en route to a distant colony planet, while carrying thousands of people. Things get particularly interesting when a malfunction in the spacecraft’s sleep chambers results in two passengers being prematurely awakened – 90 years earlier than planned.

Indeed, the star power of this movie is off the charts. But, the thing that excites me most is the fact that Passengers is directed by Morten Tyldum, the man behind The Imitation Game – one of  2014’s very best movies.

I can’t wait to see how well this story is constructed. My eyes definitely glistened at ‘You die, I die!’

Laurence Fishburne, Marie Burke and Aurora Perrineau also star.

Passengers Release Dates: December 21st, 2016 (US); December 23rd, 2016 (UK); January 5th, 2016 (GER)…

Happy Film Loving,

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