Rorschach Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 @Spaghetti I think you forgot to add Little Black Bugs to your review queue. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ezen Baklattan Posted September 30, 2019 Author Share Posted September 30, 2019 Whoops. Expect thoughts on it tonight. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookie Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 is the Mass Effect review still happening, or...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ezen Baklattan Posted September 30, 2019 Author Share Posted September 30, 2019 33 minutes ago, cookie said: is the Mass Effect review still happening, or...? I'm going to say....hopefully. Have Rocky Horror rehearsal tonight so my schedule may be tight. But If im home before 9pm I'll try to power through it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ezen Baklattan Posted September 30, 2019 Author Share Posted September 30, 2019 The opening scene of Ascension: Spoiler 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ezen Baklattan Posted September 30, 2019 Author Share Posted September 30, 2019 Spoiler Jake Gyllenhaal leading an anti-alien, pro-humanity brigade? 🤔 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ezen Baklattan Posted September 30, 2019 Author Share Posted September 30, 2019 Spoiler Basically Zero and Gillian (ft. Shepard as Jared) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ezen Baklattan Posted September 30, 2019 Author Share Posted September 30, 2019 Spoiler I keep mixing up Grissom and Grayson. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookie Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 16 minutes ago, Spaghetti said: Hide contents I keep mixing up Grissom and Grayson. Now you know how I feel with Naryani and Neshianu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ezen Baklattan Posted September 30, 2019 Author Share Posted September 30, 2019 8 minutes ago, cookie said: Now you know how I feel with Naryani and Neshianu Literally as soon as I posted that I was like, "boy I'm the LAST person who should be saying this lmao" 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ezen Baklattan Posted October 1, 2019 Author Share Posted October 1, 2019 k now where we Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ezen Baklattan Posted October 1, 2019 Author Share Posted October 1, 2019 Spoiler 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ezen Baklattan Posted October 1, 2019 Author Share Posted October 1, 2019 Spoiler CAT TIME 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4815162342 Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 34 minutes ago, Spaghetti said: k now where we Just for a little extra flavor, the final action beat in the movie was inspired a bit by this track Spoiler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ezen Baklattan Posted October 1, 2019 Author Share Posted October 1, 2019 Mass Effect: Ascension With Special Guest Garrus the Cat! Spoiler So as many of you know, I adore the Mass Effect games, to the point where my cat is literally named Garrus (nee Mr. Kitty). Say hi to the camera, buddy! Okay anyways... Mass Effect 1 offered a smaller scale than expected, yet still deeply engaging and tightly structured thriller across the stars, staking out different ground than other space operas in the game, from the more epic and immense Scavenger Wars, the fun and adventure of Green Lantern Corps, the splendor and pathos of Spark, and so on. Mass Effect is more of a direct, tightly crafted thriller that just happens to be set in space. The second film in the saga continues this trend, with a few twists. We see Shephard and her "flock" investigating strange and legally dubious encounters, from drug exchanges to child torment, while their investigation draws them closer to anthrofascist (IDC if it's a word it's evil and sounds terrifying) organization Cerberus. An old foe is rediscovered, while fans get to revisit old friends. While the action and plot is on a smaller scale than the original, the thrills remain compelling, even if it lacks the stronger structure of the original. A lot of cards feel like they're played a bit too early, and I'm not certain how much Banes honestly added to the film after his glorious presence in the original to be honest. Not like he can top the Postman anyway. Still, the plot remains compelling and thought provoking, and even if the Garrus side-plot kinda veers into information that's already obvious, it's still a blast to watch him (played brilliantly by Kebbell) play off Shepard. Good job, buddy! The secret weapon of the film, however, may be Kiernan Shipka as Zero. She sells the despair, anger, and fear hidden in her character beautifully and sets the stage for her development to shine as the saga progresses. I won't spoil any surprises, but there's a lot of fun ones. While I wasn't super strong on the characters as a whole, they get some solid development and fun moments to play off each other. I like that Numbers keeps it as an ensemble piece, even if Pillars might be a big stronger in that aspect. Speaking of, I think this might be a reverse Pillars for me. After giving the first film in that saga a B+, I gave the second an A-. And after an A- for the original... B+ Good stuff all around! Garrus approves. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ezen Baklattan Posted October 1, 2019 Author Share Posted October 1, 2019 Little Black Bugs Spoiler @Rorschach, you don't get to say shit about A Bunny's Tale. B 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ezen Baklattan Posted October 1, 2019 Author Share Posted October 1, 2019 Fuck it, I'll give Thermal a B. It revels in its silliness. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rorschach Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 4 minutes ago, Spaghetti said: Little Black Bugs Hide contents @Rorschach, you don't get to say shit about A Bunny's Tale. B Well I can't say anything about it since no one requested me to review it so... wish granted? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ezen Baklattan Posted October 1, 2019 Author Share Posted October 1, 2019 The moral of the story: Clean your goddamn house. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookie Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 36 minutes ago, Spaghetti said: The moral of the story: Clean your goddamn house. ...What movie is this referring to? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
