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Relay on Netflix

Corporate espionage thriller with a bit of violence thrown in. Didn't think I was going to finish but was pleasantly surprised.

Guy who helps whistleblowers is contacted by woman who has a "report" that would damage multi-billion dollar biotech company's IPO. Up against corporate spooks with all the gadgets looking to silence him and his "whistleblower". Twists and turns all the way up to the end. Worth it to blow a couple hours if you're into a more down to earth Jason Bourne or Mission Impossible thriller.

3.5/5 Minneapolis Daycare Centers
 
BlackSmokeRisinG said:
Relay on Netflix

Corporate espionage thriller with a bit of violence thrown in. Didn't think I was going to finish but was pleasantly surprised.

Guy who helps whistleblowers is contacted by woman who has a "report" that would damage multi-billion dollar biotech company's IPO. Up against corporate spooks with all the gadgets looking to silence him and his "whistleblower". Twists and turns all the way up to the end. Worth it to blow a couple hours if you're into a more down to earth Jason Bourne or Mission Impossible thriller.

3.5/5 Minneapolis Daycare Centers
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AWP said:
The Housemaid, in theaters now.

Who is it for? Basic white bitches
Who is it also for? Men married to basic white bitches because arguing over a movie just ain't worth it.

The movie stars Sydney Sweeney's boobs attached to a down-on-her-luck 20-something who just needs a job. So, she hires on to be the title character for a rich family where everyone has their secrets. Also appearing are people you've seen before but don't know their names because you also don't care. Yes, you get to see Syd naked along with a few bouncing down the stairs shots. Absolute cinema.

Anyway, it is a thriller so it has the usual, if predictable, twists and turns. based on a book I don't care about from an author I've never heard of, the story is solid enough. Casting Sydney Sweeney's boobs was an excellent choice and those other people are good enough, I guess. Their kid is ugly though. "Porkchop around the neck for the dog to play with her" ugly.

Anyway, it is tolerable enough to keep you mildly entertained for the 2 hour runtime. Just go and keep her happy. Burn your capital on some other fight.

3 out of 5 gravy boats.
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You had me at Sydney naked
 
Sinners by Michael B. Jordan (Creed, Black Panther) set in 1920's Mississippi. Jordan plays twin brothers setting up and running a club. The costar is a preacher's son who wants to be a blues musician. The plot is the club's opening night, the blues kid, and some vampire stuff. Rather well done, solid ending, fairly straight forward film. The acting is solid and the plot is mostly predictable, but I enjoyed it and it lacked some of the social commentary found in his earlier films. The really good part is that it has a banger of a prequel available if anyone chooses (hopefully) to make that story.

3.5 out of 5 cases of prohibition whiskey.
 
F1: The Movie staring Brad Pitt and some people you'll recognize. A over and down the hill racer is called back for one more shot at Formula 1 glory. I'll be honest, the plot is horrible and as realistic as Top Gun or Top Gun: Maverick. Coincidently I'm sure, the director directed Top Gun: Maverick.

Familiar type of plot, nothing special, but entertaining enough. The racing scenes? The director shines through here like he did in Maverick with its flight scenes. Bangers, really, really well done, even the CGI bits. Just badass.

The plot and mechanics if you're an F1 fan...you need to suspend belief as if you think pro wrestling storylines are real. The premise, details, dialogue...Top Gun: Maverick. Do this and you'll like the film. If you can't do this, stay away. If you want pure entertainment, this isn't Maverick worthy but it tried really hard.

Bonus point for F1 fans. Lewis Hamilton was involved and it shows in two scenes: One where he leads a race and another with Roscoe (RIP). Toto Wolf is one of eleventy billion producers and makes an appearance.

3 out of 5 (only because of the racing scenes and they might push this to 3.5) crashes.
 
I’ve seen a few of The Avengers/Marvel related movies, tonight I watched what must’ve been their origin movie on the flight home from the Dominican.

I couldn’t stop thinking about this bit from Saturday Night Live, especially the stuff with Hawkeye!

 
RomCom, if your lady reads Emily Henry, be prepared as all of her books have been optioned and one is currently being filmed. BUT, People we Meet on Vacation was a decent evening flick with my wife. There was enough comedic effect in it. And then Emily Bader is pretty attractive.
 
The Rip with Ben Damon and Matt Affleck. A group of cops hit a house and find beaucoup ducats inside. The rest is an "are they dirty or not" heist plot we've probably seen before.

Anyway, casting was alright, story wasn't bad, twists were small but entertaining. One aside that explains some of the movie was an interview with Matt Damon. In it he explained that Netflix wanted to things: a major set piece action sequence in the first 5 minutes and reiterating the plot 3+ times because of phones. It seems people spend so much time on their phones while "watching" movies that Netflix wanted to emphasize the plot over and over so the viewers will catch at least one of the iterations. It is noticeable in the movie and I can tell Damon was irritated to pissed with the requirement.

6-6.5-ish out of 10 Wilburs.
 
AWP said:
The Rip with Ben Damon and Matt Affleck. A group of cops hit a house and find beaucoup ducats inside. The rest is an "are they dirty or not" heist plot we've probably seen before.

Anyway, casting was alright, story wasn't bad, twists were small but entertaining. One aside that explains some of the movie was an interview with Matt Damon. In it he explained that Netflix wanted to things: a major set piece action sequence in the first 5 minutes and reiterating the plot 3+ times because of phones. It seems people spend so much time on their phones while "watching" movies that Netflix wanted to emphasize the plot over and over so the viewers will catch at least one of the iterations. It is noticeable in the movie and I can tell Damon was irritated to pissed with the requirement.

6-6.5-ish out of 10 Wilburs.
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After, I don't know how many years Netflix has been around, one thing is abundantly clear:
Netflix is only capable of making very average, small screen productions, regardless the story or cast.

They will never produce a great movie, not even a really, really good one. As such, temper your expectations appropriately.
 
Blizzard said:
After, I don't know how many years Netflix has been around, one thing is abundantly clear:
Netflix is only capable of making very average, small screen productions, regardless the story or cast.

They will never produce a great movie, not even a really, really good one. As such, temper your expectations appropriately.
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They do make great TV shows though. There have been some solid feature length movies, but I'm guessing more that they optioned the rights available on the market.
 
ThunderHorse said:
They do make great TV shows though. There have been some solid feature length movies, but I'm guessing more that they optioned the rights available on the market.
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Very mid.

They've made lots of shows that sound good and/or have potential that is never achieved. I've been suckered by them too many times, always to be left disappointed. They've built a reputation that's not a good one.

I can't think of a single Netflix produced show I'd consider great -- maybe the first few seasons of Stranger Things? But their last season was utter dogshit. It was arguably the worst final series season in history; to the point it tainted the entire series. Virtually unwatchable. It's as if they never watched the first few seasons.
 
Blizzard said:
Very mid.

They've made lots of shows that sound good and/or have potential that is never achieved. I've been suckered by them too many times, always to be left disappointed. They've built a reputation that's not a good one.

I can't think of a single Netflix produced show I'd consider great -- maybe the first few seasons of Stranger Things? But their last season was utter dogshit. It was arguably the worst final series season in history; to the point it tainted the entire series. Virtually unwatchable. It's as if they never watched the first few seasons.
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The Diplomat?

I'm tired. I'm not a huge fan of Netflix either, but I think you're being a little too absolutist on this. And, yes, I know Diplomat isn't the right example. I need to be up in four hours.

They, Netflix, isn't perfect, but they're not 100% trash either.
 
Kaldak said:
The Diplomat?

I'm tired. I'm not a huge fan of Netflix either, but I think you're being a little too absolutist on this. And, yes, I know Diplomat isn't the right example. I need to be up in four hours.

They, Netflix, isn't perfect, but they're not 100% trash either.
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I love me some Keri Russell (The Americans is one of the best series ever) and the first 2 seasons of The Diplomat were great, but even she couldn't save the last season and keep me from not liking her character. To me, it seems clear they don't know what to do with the series anymore. Again, a perfect example of a program with great promise that just fizzled out and can't deliver.
 

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