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I do want to see it, hoping it's good....
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It's on my list. I'll likely see it when it's free on a streaming service.
A non-spoilerish review by The Critical Drinker...who some of you check out if you aren't already.
I went ahead and watched it.
I wouldn't seek it out personally. Don't spend money on it. I got into a screening, and I'm glad I didn't spend the 10-20$ or whatever on it.
The first part of the film I couldn't help but thinking I was watching parts of Lone Survivor and then it transitioned to American Sniper when Kyle is home and itching to go back, does, and finishes the job. There were some decent gun scenes and an AC-130, but on the whole, blah.
I like Ritchie when he does his shtick. This wasn't that, and the film felt half-baked/rushed to market.
2 out 5 stars.
Watched the first half last night, almost fell asleep, so I'll finish it today. I had very similar thoughts. I did like how he portrayed the Afghan's and the dynamics with the troops. But it was very similar to other movies.
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Anytime I can read a story where the Hollywood elite complain about eating their own, is a time that I can sit back and have a quick laugh.
Oscars voters slam Hollywood inclusion standards amid new diversity rules | Fox News
Oscars voters slam Hollywood inclusion standards amid new diversity rules | Fox News
I have a couple friends that work in the industry. To paraphrase, "anyone complaining how the best picture standards limits artistic freedom either don't actually know the standards or are just trying to get in the news by being contrarian."
There's 4 different standards, of which they have to meet two, but 3 of them are background staff.
The first one is the one in the news. Either have a minority group lead, 30% background actors from minority group, or story about minority group.
Standard B is two lead staff are minority groups, 6 crew/tech positions are, or 30% overall staff.
Standard C is two interships/apprenticeships for minority group and training/work is "offered to below skill line" workers in minority group.
Standard D is the studio/film company has senior executives that are in minority group.
So, going back to my friend's example.
"A movie about all white men;
- in which the head hairstylist and makeup artist are either gay or a woman(who could imagine that?)
- the VFX department has two interns that aren't white dudes
- and the film hired below skill line PAs at a lower rate
- Meets standard B and C. This film qualifies for best picture
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Hopefully some will just continue to make good movies and let the ratings and the money @ the box office talk.
That's the crazy thing about people thinking these rules somehow mean every movie is gonna be some "woke" stuff now.
Like, Top Gun Maverick met the standards people are complaining about. There wasn't much Hollywood bs in that movie.
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Chris Hemsworth in Extraction 2 dropped on Netflix this weekend.
Silly, campy, but honestly I enjoyed it. I mean, who doesn't like combatives, and solid gun play? Plus it has another very long single camera action scene.
I read where they have already developed the third movie, and planning more.
Silly, campy, but honestly I enjoyed it. I mean, who doesn't like combatives, and solid gun play? Plus it has another very long single camera action scene.
I read where they have already developed the third movie, and planning more.
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I understand and support diversity in Hollywood, but sometimes its just ridiculous. If you google James Bond you'll find a lot of articles advocating for the next Bond to be black or female. If you research a little deeper you can also find articles about African- American and female actors and fans basically saying that "James Bond is not and should not, ever be black" or female.
First black Bond villain reveals his surprising thoughts on those Idris Elba rumours
Some wouldn't care, but I think if you push this type of stuff, you lose a big part of the fan base forever. Its not for any racist reasons in most cases, its just recognizing a BS, woke narrative.
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I am all for this. So long as they remake Roots with a Caucasian or Asian cast. At some point enough is enough.
I have watched remakes through the lens of "does this add something better?" The movie The Equalizer is fantastic. Definitely better than the old show. The 'new' TV series with Queen Latifa? Yeahhhhh.....that's a no for me, dog.
The second question I ask is, "does it alter the culture of the franchise or original story?" If the intent to add a name-your-demographic-here is simply to have another representative of that group, then the answer is 'yes', and to me it's definitely not worth it.
I have to ask myself is all of this just to get back at the industry that prevented Hattie McDaniel from going to the Oscars and getting her award? I mean then next thing you know people will be asking for reparations.....
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Jeffrey Wright plays an excellent Felix Leiter and Judy Dench steals the show.
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I agree. I also dig Naomi Harris as Moneypenny.
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Assisted Living. Yeah. No thanks. This is the only movie I’ll go to the theater to see.
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My Extraction 2 spoilerish-free review.
If you're going into this without suspending reality a bit you're kind of dumb. Let's be honest here. That said, the gunplay and fights are awesome with differing locales and stakes keeping it kind of fresh. The guns and accoutrements are top notch, just a lot of gun porn in there for you. I think Chili Palmer (retired CAG guy) was an advisor and extra for the movie. The "special guest" who bookends the movie HAS to return in part 3, hopefully with a larger role because that would be bitchin'. I liked the bad guys and the change of countries/ venues over the standard movie bad guy.
The main complaint I have is Nik kept her clothes on, not even a bathing suit. What happened to gratuitous nudity? Pussification of America...
Anyway, solid popcorn theater, entertaining, if you liked the first one you'll like the second.
4 out of 5 VW SUV's.
If you're going into this without suspending reality a bit you're kind of dumb. Let's be honest here. That said, the gunplay and fights are awesome with differing locales and stakes keeping it kind of fresh. The guns and accoutrements are top notch, just a lot of gun porn in there for you. I think Chili Palmer (retired CAG guy) was an advisor and extra for the movie. The "special guest" who bookends the movie HAS to return in part 3, hopefully with a larger role because that would be bitchin'. I liked the bad guys and the change of countries/ venues over the standard movie bad guy.
The main complaint I have is Nik kept her clothes on, not even a bathing suit. What happened to gratuitous nudity? Pussification of America...
Anyway, solid popcorn theater, entertaining, if you liked the first one you'll like the second.
4 out of 5 VW SUV's.
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Hard agree with the special guest at the beginning and end. And I loved the line when Rake asked his name, paraphrasing: 'it doesn't matter what my name is.... what matters is I work for one gnarly motherfucker.'
Also kudos for the producer for finding local talent, a lot of those Georgians were actually Georgians and small bit actors and unknown in the US.
It's a variation of John Wick-style storytelling. You definitely have to suspend belief. But that doesn't make it any less entertaining.
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The Trailer is great but doesn't even begin to tell the story. The Machine is one of the Funniest movies I've seen in a long time. You have to go into this thinking Russia is 25 years behind America. The flash back songs are from the 90's and it does a really good job of painting the difference in cultures. It also made me realize most of you funnier people on the site could easily be "the MAWSHEENA"!! It's really a tale of every man's dream; to please his dad, make his wife happy, be a great father.....all while still staying wild on the inside!
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