Ethan Hunt Posted April 25, 2018 Author Share Posted April 25, 2018 Just gonna drop this double bomb of positivity here: June (Part 1) Ripper- Hardy is magnificent in the lead. Tension is strong across the board. The (big aggressive) interrogation scene is nerve wracking. This is a powerful blast of suspense cinema led by a killer performance- A+ The Odyssey: Council of the Dead- This rules. Epic scale. Stunning cinematography and beautiful score are back from the first movie. Focus is allowed to be more central on Odysseus here. Setpieces are more exciting. Movie is allowed to be more contemplative. Telemachus emerges as a strong character. Latares has strong stuff. And… the third act just knocks it out of the park. - A+ 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rorschach Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 @Ethan Hunt You’re too kind. I greatly appreciate it. Actually, I highly appreciate all of the reviews that have come out so far. This is just so overwhelmingly great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ezen Baklattan Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 The Odyssey 2 is getting a deservedly awesome reception. An even better second installment than what I had this year. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethan Hunt Posted April 25, 2018 Author Share Posted April 25, 2018 (edited) June (part 2) Finding Gobi- It’s a fine movie. It makes you feel could despite not being the most well crafted piece- B- Second Wind: Stormy Seas- it’s not particularly funny. I don’t remember the first one well enough to know whether or not I was more favorable or not. I guess it won’t offend anyone- C- Call of Duty- Not particularly remarkable but Greengrass can still direct action with the best of them- B- The Hills Abduction- This is a kinda creepy atmospheric little film. This is nice- B Edited April 25, 2018 by Ethan Hunt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethan Hunt Posted April 25, 2018 Author Share Posted April 25, 2018 well... I'm just gonna dive into the long on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xillix Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 16 minutes ago, Ethan Hunt said: June (part 2) Finding Gobi- It’s a fine movie. It makes you feel could despite not being the most well crafted piece- B- Second Wind: Stormy Seas- it’s not particularly funny. I don’t remember the first one well enough to know whether or not I was more favorable or not. I guess it won’t offend anyone- C- Call of Duty- Not particularly remarkable but Greengrass can still direct action with the best of them The Hills Abduction- This is a kinda creepy atmospheric little film. This is nice- B You forgot to give Call of Duty a score 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4815162342 Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 Ethan and Xillix are basically mirrors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookie Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 * Ripper gets an A+ * * Ethan is now diving into Scavenger Wars * Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethan Hunt Posted April 27, 2018 Author Share Posted April 27, 2018 Okay I finally got halfway through Scavenger Wars lol. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rorschach Posted April 27, 2018 Share Posted April 27, 2018 10 minutes ago, Ethan Hunt said: Okay I finally got halfway through Scavenger Wars lol. How is the book so far? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ezen Baklattan Posted April 27, 2018 Share Posted April 27, 2018 I think Ethan will really like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookie Posted April 27, 2018 Share Posted April 27, 2018 19 minutes ago, Ethan Hunt said: Okay I finally got halfway through Scavenger Wars lol. LOOK INTO HER PUPPY DOG EYES ETHAN YOU DON'T WANT TO MAKE CGI SHURI SAD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethan Hunt Posted April 27, 2018 Author Share Posted April 27, 2018 three-fourths of the way done... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookie Posted April 27, 2018 Share Posted April 27, 2018 5 minutes ago, Ethan Hunt said: three-fourths of the way done... Are you before or after when Packer goes nutso Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethan Hunt Posted April 27, 2018 Author Share Posted April 27, 2018 How you feeling @cookie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookie Posted April 27, 2018 Share Posted April 27, 2018 1 minute ago, Ethan Hunt said: How you feeling @cookie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ezen Baklattan Posted April 27, 2018 Share Posted April 27, 2018 Me looking at Cookie's posts and remembering that August is next. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YM! Posted April 27, 2018 Share Posted April 27, 2018 I’m hoping at this point HC is dumb enough fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookie Posted April 27, 2018 Share Posted April 27, 2018 Please let Tamara be Shae 2.0 Please let Tamara be Shae 2.0 Please let Tamara be Shae 2.0 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethan Hunt Posted April 27, 2018 Author Share Posted April 27, 2018 July (Part 1) The Scavenger Wars- So we already learned this year that the direct sequel to Spark: Rising couldn’t live up to its predecessor, but what about the Duffer Bros follow up flick? They return to the world of big budget original sci-fi… and there is a lot to like here! Film starts with a thrilling opening (which is probably the most exciting sequence in the movie.) World building is excellent. Visuals are stunning. Performances are strong across the board. Henney and Lennix in particular are strong. MVP performance goes to Isaacs though. Dude plays a great villain here. Now all of this said there’s complaints to be had. At times it feels like characters totally change their mind way too easily. Some characters feel like they get forgotten the second half. Kiera and Tamera both really. T-Bot and Reese are actually… kinda terrible (why are they in this??? Henry could probably be cut too tbh) Pacing in the second act can be a little iffy (and Rez going through and “rescuing” everyone sequence feels too convenient.) But I like this a lot. It has its flaws but I still think it’s worth viewing and gets a strong recommendation- A 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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