Last Seen Contemporary Movie

[FryeDwight]

THIS CHRISTMAS (2007). Extended family, with all sorts of drama get together for Christmas. At first, this just seemed to be SOUL FOOD lite, but does pick up and not bad with good performances. ***

[Maila Munster]

[Rec] (2007), directed by Jaume Balagueró, Paco Plaza.
[Rec] 2 (2009), directed by Jaume Balagueró, Paco Plaza.

I just like [Rec] so I rewatched the two parts recently.

Devil's Pass (2013), directed by Renny Harlin.

It kinda reminds me of Chernobyl Diaries (2012). It was pretty good, though the second half of the movie was a little bit disappointing.

[Sculpt]

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019)
6/10

Seemed like required reading in Star Wars history. This stuff happens, it's in the Star Wars universe, it's homage to the originals. I was mildly curious to see what happens, but didn't care much, and it took two sittings. Just doesn't have much heart to it. People forget what Mark Hamill did for New Hope.


The Death of Stalin (2018) Netflix
8/10

The leaders of the Communist Party jockey for position after Stalin dies. It's an insightful funny parody. Folks with background knowledge will enjoy the most, it doesn't really hand-hold the audience for everything, which helps maintain the 4th wall. Cast includes Steve Buscemi, Jeffrey Tambor and Simon Russell Beale.


The Spiderwick Chronicles (2008) Netflix
6/10

Kids find a book describing invisible creatures in the forest outside, and a mean creature wants to know the secrets in the book. This was hard to watch, as it's so banal. It's the movie you've already seen a million times with the names changed.


American Experience: Ruby Ridge (2017) 60mins Netflix
8/10

Very concise American Experience documentary on the Ruby Ridge incident. It covers what you need to know. It has first-hand interviews and actual footage without being slanted to one view. It's entertaining.

[Angra]

Originally Posted by Sculpt

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019)
6/10

People forget what Mark Hamill did for New Hope.

What, fucked up his face?

[Sculpt]

Originally Posted by Angra

What, fucked up his face?

His face got fucked up after New Hope. New Hope is clean.

[Maila Munster]

The Boy (2016), directed by William Brent Bell.

Finally, I managed to watch this movie as each previous attempt was a failure. I dunno why, at first I thought it would be boring and predictable. I've never been a big fan of the supernatural sub-genre so I approached The Boy with reluctance. Now I must say, the setting and the doll itself surely do a good job of creating the gloomy atmosphere. The plot twist was, if I may say so, quite smart and surprising... but I have the feeling that it was flawed in some ways. Overall, the movie was entertaining and refreshing and the sense of suspense and eeriness was maintained throughout the entire film, so I would recommend this dark movie to people who like "supernatural-like" flicks... as I can't help it was a little bit of a letdown for me personally. I mean, I wasn't bored but I also wasn't delighted. I know there's the second part, Brahms: The Boy II and I would willingly watch it, just out of curiosity.

Insidious (2010), directed by James Wan.
Insidious: Chapter 2 (2013), directed by James Wan.
Insidious: Chapter 3 (2015), directed by Leigh Whannell.

I watched it expecting some scares but nothing more... Wrong. It was surely scary (possible due to the loud music), but also intriguing. I simply like the character of Elise Rainier - such a fun woman (there's a better term, I suppose ). The third part looked quite cheap compared to the previous ones and was quite plain, IMO.

[bamahorrorfan87]

The turning

[DeadbeatAtDawn]

Penance Lane, 2020. 7/10

Director: Péter Engert





This was kinda dumb, but then it wasn't.

[Bloof]

Originally Posted by DeadbeatAtDawn

Penance Lane, 2020. 7/10

Director: Péter Engert





This was kinda dumb, but then it wasn't.

This the one with the wrestlers? Just started watching it.

[Angra]

“Mortal Kombat Legends: Scorpions Revenge“ 7-8/10

Animated.

Started out strong, with a brutal first half that had me believe nobody was safe, but later on, sadly, turned into the first Mortal Kombat movie, with one fight followed by the next. That would have been sweet had it been a live action movie, but as an animation it gets a bit repetitive and dull. BUT, it’s still a very well made animation with decent voice acting and a good potion of humor mixed in with the Fist of the North Star kind of movie. Yes, it’s bloody.