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Longlegs (2024)
A very effective and disturbing thriller
Greetings from Lithuania.
"Longlegs" (2024) was on my watchlist as soon as i read few excellent reviews from critics calling this is a great serial killer movie. After watching it i can say that wasn't disappointed to say the least. I highly enjoyed this movie that takes inspiration from movies like "Silence of The Lambs", "Se7ev", and some other movies dealing with disturbing killings and even more - the man behind doing it. "Longlegs" features and excellent villain, played by an always reliable actor who at this point have done it all - and I'll leave it at that. What makes "Longlegs" work was great pacing of the film, which at running time 1 h 40 min. Clocks in at just perfect pace. The mood of the film, the directing and unsettling images, combined with nerve wrecking sound design is what made me watch it one sitting. Maika Monroe was excellent in the film.
Overall, "Longlegs" is an effective and disturbing thriller. If you are in a mood for some serial killer mayhem done in slow pacing, this movie is definitely not to be missed out.
The Guardian (2006)
Formulaic but very satisfying movie
Greetings from Lithuania.
"The Guardian" (2006) is a very formulaic movie with a predictable plot, but in this case it doesn't make it bad - on a contrary, its actually a very film. Its kinda been there, done that type of story, but it works in "The Guardian" because of solid writting and very good directing. At running time 2 hours this movie never draggs and it surprised me of simple yet involving the whole thing was. The ending of the film is emotional, and i really liked it very much.
Overall, "The Guardian" is a good film. It tells a fictional story about people who in real life save lives. And it does that in believable and good fashion.
Total Recall (1990)
Great film
Greetings from Lithuania.
"Total Recall" (1990) is a great action, science fiction film from brilliant director Paul Verhoeven. Arnold Schwarzenegger stared in this movie that i have revisited now in 2024 on 4K UHD version that i own. Its a superbly paced movie that at 2 hours is never boring or not entertaining. And despite of great make up, action scenes, superb speciall effects that this movie - its the story that separates this movie from a bunch of other in this genre. Its an excellent, multilayered story that even at the end when everything is done makes you think.
Overall, "Total Recall" is a bloody, goory and superbly made classic that still hold up years later. This film delivers on a all aspects.
Bad Boys: Ride or Die (2024)
Recommended for those who enjoyed previous instalments
Greetings from Lithuania.
"Bad Boys: Ride or Die" (2024) is 4-th film in the series and it does what all previous films did - it entertains for one evening and then you forget it and never rewatch it. "Ride or Die" isn't a great action movie, but it is a pretty good one. I liked most of the film, pacing was good, acting is solid for this type of film. Action scenes were descent, with particularly one in the house that clearly took inspiration from John Wick movies - and i will leave it at that. At its running time 1 h 50 min it does its job for one evening - it entertains.
Overall, "Bad Boys: Ride or Die" is a pretty good movie to recommend it to see if you have seen previous ones and at least mildly enjoyed them. Its well paced and has funny moments, action scenes are descent and its entertaining.
The Warriors (1979)
A pretty descent chase movie
Greetings from Lithuania.
I have seen "The Warriors" (1979) for the first time in 2024. So for me there was no nostalgic feelings for this movie. As a product of its time, this movie was pretty good even seeing it now - in my opinion. Acting was a bit campy here and there. Directing was pretty solid because in its 1 h 35 min this movie barely dragged and was involving. Fighting scenes were nothing special, but the comic book style that was presented was pretty good looking and it was nice idea.
Overall, "The Warriors" isn't really anything special, if seen for the first time more then 45 years after its release. Its an OK action, chase flick that is a bit unique due to its premise and some slick execution.
A Quiet Place: Day One (2024)
Frodo literally saved the movie
Greetings from Lithuania.
"A Quiet Place: Day One" (2024) serves as a spin off in the series. In many ways in my opinion is was a step back - unfortunately. There is just so little you can do with this concept, which by the third movie is running dry. I loved "A Quiet Place" and especially "Part 2", two far superior movies then "Day One".
The problem with "Day One" is a storu and lack off good characters i think. As good as Lupita Nyong'o is, its the character i didn't care much about. Honestly, cat Frodo - played by Schnitzel was the best part about it - and i'm kidding you not. They could have just followed cats way for the entire movie and it would have been more interesting.
Overall, "Day One" is a pretty good movie overall, but it fells way to short in comparison with first two way more superior movies. Those films had an excellent family to root for, this one has only one excellent cat to root fore. Even for Frodo that is a challenge that is to high to complete.
The Bikeriders (2023)
Dissapointing movie
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"The Bikeriders" (2023) was a disappointing movie for me given the excellent movies writer, director Jeff Nichols made before ("Take Shelter", "Mud"). This movie features all star cast with great ones like Tom Hardy, Michael Shannon, Jodie Comer. As for Austin Butler - he gave the weakest performance in my opinion. The best one was by Jodie Comer. But the worst parts about "The Bikeriders" is the story and storytelling. The story itself is nothing special, we did have seen it many times before - even if it based on true events its nothing to write home about. The storytelling did drag - at running time ~2 hours this movie isn't very involving. But some good acting, some nice and tense scenes here and there saved this movie from being below average.
Overall, "The Bikeriders" is one that can be skipped, unfortunately given the very talented cast and director / writer at the helm. A disappointing movie.
Fallout: The Beginning (2024)
An Incredible Finale that left me wanting for more
Greetings from Lithuania.
As a one who played and really liked every Fallout game (i only haven't played first two), heck even 76 is good now - I wasn't expecting anything from this show. Yet what i saw is arguably not just adaptation of video game series that is out there with the best but as for now - it is the best one yet.
Everything you would hope from final episodes of the season was delivered on highest note. Many things and overall story was revealed here, and it was done excellently. Its the kind of final episode of the season that gives you just enough, but leaves a plenty of opportunities for continuation of the series.
Overall, "Fallout's" first season is my favorite VG adaptation - period. And even as i liked The Last of Us very much, and i'm a bigger fan of TLOU game series then Fallout games, its the adaptation of Fallout that stands head above anything else right now. Its that good.
Fallout: The Trap (2024)
Incredible series so far
Greetings from Lithuania.
Sixth episode of "Fallout" called "The Trap" was excellent one. I highly enjoyed it, just as all episodes so far. This is probably my favorite video games adaptation that i have ever seen, and i did see The Last of Us. For me, there is everything that works and clicks with "Fallout". Story is very interesting. Storytelling is outstanding. All plotlines so far in this show are very involving and intriguing. Set design is just like in "Fallout" video games. But what is the most impressive here is that they perfectly captures that satire and humor which was featured in all "Fallout" games since 3 - they nailed it perfectly.
Fallout: The Ghouls (2024)
Great episode of a stellar first season so far
Greetings from Lithuania.
"The Ghouls", the fourth episode of "Fallout" was a terrific one. Very involving with great storytelling its basically a "Fallout" game series coming to life on a TV screen in series medium. The production values, all the little details from "Fallout" games are extremely good here. I really liked the storytelling of this episode, as well of all previous ones. I like every one of them, and they all are great. Its like "Fallout 5" which i bet won't have story and storytelling this good.
Overall, with of the season done, "Fallout" is an exceptional series in terms of adapting a video game. From the feeling, humor, production values, worldbuilding and all weird things that happens - its a true "Fallout" on its very best.
Samaritan (2022)
"Samaritan" is descent to keep you mildly entertained
Greetings from Lithuania.
"Samaritan" (2022) is a action / superhero movie with Sylvester Stallone playing a hero - and i will say no more about the plot, because its really a simple one. But that can be said about every superhero movie this side of screen. What made this flick a descent enough to see it once was Sylvester Stallone playing superhero. And he is actually pretty good here, definitely playing his ass off. And while the twist at the end was seen miles ahead, i did enjoy this movie because of its action, rainy mood, some brutal mayhem and Sylvester Stallone.
Overall, "Samaritan" is pretty descent enough if you are in a mood for some action flick. Its made skillfully enough to actually recommend it.
The Idea of You (2024)
One of the best romantic movies in recent memory
Greetings from Lithuania.
"The Idea of You" (2024) is a romantic Romcom that is charming, funny, plausible and very good all around. It features a great performance by Anne Hathaway, stellar actress which done "One Day" years ago, and now steps into familiar movie but with a twist. I highly enjoyed "The Idea of You" because of its mature team, great dialogs, wonderful chemistry between both leads and very good directing. At running time 1 h 50 min this is a movie that at the beginning stumbled a bit, but very quickly became by favorite romantic Romcom of the year. The short sequence of them in a hotel in the middle of the movie dancing in a room is a future classic.
Overall, despite a silly premise "The Idea of You" works on so many levels. With leading actress Anne Hathaway giving one of the best performances of her carrier, this is a one of the most entertaining movies of the year.
Fallout: The End (2024)
Excellent all around opening episode
Greetings from Lithuania.
"The End", the first episode of "Fallout", an adaptation of a very popular video games franchise was everything I was hoped for it to be. I've played every game in the series except for first two, and I really liked them very much. Earlier last year "The Last of Us" adaptation set the bar high for games turned into TV, and this time "Fallout" with it's opening knocked out of the park. It's a fantastic opening.
I loved the world building, sets, main characters and storytelling in first episode very much. It's an opening that gets you hooked, and I will definitely going to watch remaining episodes of season 1.
Prince of Darkness (1987)
A strange movie with its lows and highs
Greetings from Lithuania.
"Prince of Darkness" (1987) is horror movie which was made by legendary John Carpenter. It is a strange movie because it has at the beginning and interesting premise, some bizarre twists and turns, some gruesome killings, some poor acting, a group of students that are in mid 30-40 years old. Yet during its running time 1 h 38 min it was never a boring movie. Its always kinda entertaining, and the ending kept me guessing. Far from being a good movie, its just an OK one to see it once. Oh yes, and there is also Alice Cooper playing and obsessed bum guy with its signature make up. Like i said, its a strange movie.
The Menu (2022)
One of the most original movies in a long time and excellent all around
Greetings from Lithuania.
"The Menu" (2022) caught me by surprise, as i wasn't expecting anything from this movie, also i had no idea was it about. So safe to say that i was surprised regarding the story of this excellent movie which i won't spoil.
The idea itself "The Menu" is excellent, refreshing and a bit unique. Directing by Mark Mylod was superb - at running time 1 h 45 min this is a superbly paced, acted and made movie all around. Its also strangely and very darkly beautiful if you listen to dialogs carefully. Set design was beautiful as well.
Overall, its hard to speak about the excellent movie "The Menu" without spoiling anything, because plot here is what kept this movie way above my expectations. "The Menu" is dark, beautiful, funny and very involving. One of the more original movies in recent memory.
Cast Away (2000)
Tour de force with Tom Hanks in an excellent classic "Cast Away"
Greetings from Lithuania.
"Cast Away" (2000) is a classic at this point in my opinion. Released more then two decades ago (time flies fast) this is a movie that once seen never will be forgot. It features terrific Tom Hanks at the top of his game in one of his best performances. Directing by Robert Zemeckis was amazing as well. This is a simple story but its told and acted so brilliantly that one gets easily lost for 2 h 15 min with "Cast Away". The ending is a bit to long but it serves the point, and i love the last shot of the movie.
Overall, "Cast Away" is a great movie. Great director at the top of his game and Tom Hanks delivered and its one of those movie that even after many viewings never gets old or boring. And then there is Wilson.
Hogwarts Legacy (2023)
Great game
Greetings from Lithuania.
Hogwarts Legacy (2023) is amazing video game for fans of Harry Potter universe and gamers overall. I'm not a fan of Potter, but i highly enjoyed this video game because it is very well made game in every way. Graphics are great, exploration was superb, and combat is amazing. Combat felt very well and naturally. I liked the challenges that you must do in the open worlds. They were pretty easy but always fun - i recently played Assassins Creed Valhalla and i hated those challenges -just an example. Voice and acting was very good one, and i enjoyed the story.
Overall, Hogwarts Legacy is an excellent game basically for everyone.
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (2024)
A very safe sequel which mostly do work
Greetings from Lithuania.
"Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire" (2024), a sequel to the "Afterlife" wasn't as good as its predecessor, but definitely not as bad i thought it will be after some negative reviews i read. Its kinda been there, done that type of a sequel, which doesn't brake new grounds but it does work as a "Ghostbusters" movie and those never were really a masterpieces to begin with. "Frozen Empire" introduces a bunch of new characters and they do mostly bring fun to the overall experience. Only Bill Murray looked like he was sleepwalking trough the entire thing. And the part with a friend ghost was a highlight of the movie.
Overall, "Frozen Empire" is a very safe sequel, and while its brings nothing new to the table its definitely worth watching once if you are a fan of the series. I'm not a fan, but even i mildly liked it.
Challengers (2024)
Excellent, superbly paced and very entertaining movie
Greetings from Lithuania.
"Challengers" (2024) is a love story between three characters and tennis. Which one they love more is one to decide but what made "Challengers" work was superb script, excellent acting of three main actors and very good directing. At running time 2 h 15 min i wasn't bored for a second or not invested into outcome storyline of those three - "Challengers" is one of the most fun and entertaining love story movies I've seen in many moons.
Directed by Luca Guadagnino ("Call Me by Your Name") this is a movie that has some of the same beats like his "Name" movie had. I found "Challengers" to be very interesting, excellently paced with some dark undelaying humor and never boring.
Overall, "Challengers" is an excellent film about three very charming misfits, who will do and stop at anything to win. Whether its a tennis or love.
Alien: Romulus (2024)
Excellent "Alien" movie
Greetings from Lithuania.
"Alien: Romulus" (2024) is an excellent entry into long running "Alien" saga. I liked this movie very much, and as a huge fan of the series, i couldn't be pleased more with this film. It pays tribute for actually all 4 first movies, and even video game "Alien Isolation", of which i'm big fan. I liked the unexpected twists and turns in "Romulus", even if they felt like unrealistic, but we are in series that in 45 years made many unrealistic turns in terms of plot. I even liked the kinda at first bizzare looking thing that set into motion "Romulus" - which i won't spoil, yet it made it for real "Alien" movie.
Overall, at excellently paced 1 h 50 min "Alien: Romulus" is a very good movie in a series. It has the tension, amazing sets, good music and solid directing. Hope they will continue the series, this is pretty much the only franchise that i still do care about.
House of the Dragon: The Queen Who Ever Was (2024)
Just as dissapointing as the entire season
Greetings from Lithuania.
As much as i found season 1 of "House of Dragon" to be great and exciting, i was highly disappointed by season 2. Its not only a lack of "action" that turned me out. First season as well "Game Of Thrones" was never about action, rather then fascinating characters doing interesting things in a great story and storytelling. Non of that i found in season 2 of Dragon. Dialogs were boring, characters were going in circles as well the entire story and storytelling. There is literally a zero interest for me at this point what will happen next, because story isn't interesting at all. There isn't a single character here i could root for or would be interesting to follow. And i don't care about the outcome neither. As for now, this series has very quickly became a good looking yet ultimately boring costume drama / melodrama.
At this point i think I'm done with the series and won't return for season 3, because as a drama this show isn't that good - there are way, way better and more involving ones on a small screen market.
Abigail (2024)
A bloody mayhem but sadly its all by the numbers
Greetings from Lithuania.
"Abigail" (2024) is a movie that you have seen before, even before actually seeing "Abigail". Its by the numbers flick - which if in case it is a spoiler i won't say nothing much about its plot only this that it starts intriguingly, but very quickly you realize were this is going and then its all "been there done that" type of a flick. But its definitely not a bad one - its somewhere between 6 and 7 and gave it 7 because acting by young girl who plays the titular character Abigail was actually the best from the bunch. Also this is a very bloody movie but its not particularly goory.
Overall, pretty descent flick to see it once on a boring day - you might actually enjoy it like i did.
Deadwood: Sold Under Sin (2004)
A very good ending of the season 1
Greetings from Lithuania.
"Sold Under Sin", twelfth episode of season 1 was a very good ending of the season. As for the season itself I didn't like it very much and found it to be going in circles many times. Characters are interesting and down to earth but seemed like creators were just pushing them around with no particular reasons. Also many plotlines while again interesting were started to dragg. But on the positive side it has good acting, solid writing and great sense of time and place. As for this particular episode - it was great and probably my favourite in season 1. Great ending of average series first season so far.
Deadpool & Wolverine (2024)
Fun enough to mildly recommend it
Greetings from Lithuania.
"Deadpool & Wolverine" (2024) felt like that third part in the series when creators run out of ideas, so they just threw everything in movie to make it work. It does work enough so I could mildly recommend it but for those looking for a good movie with Wolverine in it - just rewatch Logan instead because this film is pure fan fiction.
The many cameos were actually good and I really enjoyed them all. There are plenty jokes that lands, yet plenty that felt flat. Acting was... well I mean what acting? Not much required here. And it's the plot and script that felt draggy and uninspired in this film - it's kinda been there done that and it drags.
Overall - plenty of good cameos, some good laughs and action scenes that do work and it's a nice film to recommend it.
The Callisto Protocol (2022)
Mixed bag with some big negatives, but still fun to beat it once
Greetings from Lithuania.
"The Callisto Protocol" (2022) is deeply flawed video game that somewhat still managed to be mildly fun. Fun because i'm a huge survivor horror games fan. That said if you compare The Callisto Protocol to Dead Space remake, Space blews Callisto out of the water in every way. But on its own its an OK game to play once, for a very cheap price. Graphics are amazing, sound design was pretty good but its gameplay and directing as well writing were this game fells. Story is a typical story for this type of material. Characters are one dimensional and they weren't flashed out. One of the worst thing about this game is that its not scary - at all.
Overall, The Callisto Protocol is a very mixed bag, but while i was playing it i did had some fun. Mostly because i'm a huge survivor horror fan so for me it still was an OK game to beat it once.