I think part of it might be Chiwetel Ejiofor's character constantly talking about everything going on off screen and the "battle for your life" every couple of seconds. I just never liked his character. Plus the super white bald Sorcerer Supreme is an odd choice
Another banger from the Russo brothers, and another outstanding Captain America movie. This is my favorite of one. We get a great bad guy, Zemo, who really makes a lot of sense for a dude who lost everything from a city being dropped down. Then you get to meet the Black Panther.
in John Wick Chapter 2 or John Wick Chapter 3 we did get good motorcycle combat. Why do I bring those movies up for a movie that was made 20 years prior? Because they guys in that movie were stunt coordinators on other films at that time and people said that the realism wouldn't sell tickets…
I mean one of my favorite parts is the boy pretending to be the grandfather. Still makes me laugh. What is there to hate on? Family friendly movie with a couple of "Butthead" level insults. Solid things for all members of the family to watch.
However, for a pure fantasy world, this is outstanding. No magic, no elves, just a fantasy knightly world where honor is lost to fable. It will easily be the best show I watch all year and the one I will recommend all year.
They have gotten much better at story telling and cinematography than when I last watched them in middle/high school. The visuals were stunning, almost breathtaking while watching and I wasn’t even there. I can only imagine what it would have been like to be there.
The action was in these pops that never continued and were had a lot of setup. For instance, there is an old station wagon in one of the garages, and they move it to block the garage, then that saves their lives. These intentional setups make sense for the story, but feel absolutely forced.
This is the beginning of the Ezio Trilogy, where you get one of the best protagonist in gaming. He is a little rambunctious at the start, but he turns into a solid character. Even by the end of the game itself, he is a lovable guy. A womanizer for sure, but people like him.
It is funny how I mention the background not changing as a good point, because this show is boring. By the 5th season, I was ready for it to finish. I still don't understand why they had Will and Lisa not get married. Then we never see the new dad anymore. It was like a fever dream.
Take C-3PO on Chewbacca's back for an hour and a half, but killing giant monsters. A good combination of fight scenes, sarcastic remarks, and funny jibes, and you have the basis of this movie. The opening scene is one of the best fight scenes I've seen on a 1v1 scenario in a long time.
This is Anna Kendrick's first directing piece and that is the best part of this movie. The camera angles and shot are very well done. The pacing is great bouncing back and forth between current and past/future events. All really well done.
I know I might be among the few that feel that way about his movies, they are in the purely entertaining bracket of movies, but there is no substance. This movie is the perfect example of style over substance in movies. Part of that I think that is the pull from EVERY single sci-fi movie ever.
Movies
You hate the people you are supposed to hate, like the people who are “good” and almost sympathize and understand the crusade from both points. There is a line where Saladin is asked what does Jerusalem means to him, and he says: "Nothing… and Everything."
Books
We can see pictures and really put together what our actions are doing. So for the last 50 years or so, we can actually see what humans are doing which isn't something any other time in history. It is an interesting perspective that I will pay more attention to as time goes on.
Movies
The action is solid. I mean, Javier Bardem through a train at Bond. There were Komodo Dragons and a bomb fight in Scotland. Again this goes toward blending the old and new. You have lines referencing the old tech in the Aston. You see some of it come back when the gun firing.
Video Game
This is where this game stands above most other games. The story is full of a simple premise, but filled with a history that pulls you in. I am one of the few people that think that the modern day is just as important as the historical period in the game and that is fine.
Over the course of three games, the gameplay just kept getting better. For the last one, it is very good. The movement is so much better. The aiming system is fair improved than any previous one and that makes the weapons more fun to play with. The movement has more options, but it's clunky.
TV
I thought the show was incredible, with a gripping mystery, rich character arcs, and a fantastic cast. Rebecca Ferguson was outstanding, and Steve Zahn delivered an underappreciated, award-worthy performance. My wife and I were completely invested, and it was well worth the time.
TV
It doesn't start well. I cannot imagine the amount of handcuffs they had on the creation of this show, and you can see it as they work through how to handle it. The actual event themselves is terrible in my opinion, but how they iterate through it really is one of my favorite parts of the show.
Books
I remember reading this book the first time and just being pulled into the additional story of Bean vs. Achilles. Also, the idea of "What comes next" is much more prevalent in this book. You have a significant stream of thoughts about what happens after the war. Who will the kids belong to.
Books
For context, the German experiences described in Operation Paperclip, were things that allowed the world to have air and space travel. I know that the experiments by the Japanese gave us a lot of Information about frostbite, but it is only alluded to and passively dropped rather than explained.
Video Game
This is where Sucker Punch excels. Their sound design for the weapons, the attacks, the music, the sound of the wind. Outstanding. I want to take a second to talk about the music and the Shamisen. Listening to it and how it is displayed in the game is very well done.
Books
He does a great job of explaining the events that are happening, and what the hurdles he faced were. I can only imagine trying to deal with the cops from dozens if not hundreds of different precincts. The hoops to jump through, and the temperaments must have made it more than a headache.
Movies
This tells a very good story. A very classic story about greed, actions and consequences. It really provides you with a good understanding of those that leave active service. That confusion, loss, lack of funds, and then attempting to find something that would set things right.