The car racing/driving was fun. It is the main element in this that actually is worth while. The gun fights are a joke at best. Put them with the cars jumping through the desert and screaming through tunnels and you'll have a great time.
What upsets me from an entertainment mindset is the slow crawl of the first act. I am well aware they are setting everything up, and giving every group their time to set the stage, but it is painfully slow at times. I get it, but when you know it’s hard to not want to skip it.
My memories of this event are mixed with pre-deployment training. I was in the middle of work ups to deploy to Afghanistan when this was announced, and I barely remember it being talked about. Part of that might have been because I was on shift or asleep when it was announced, but that video.
Since Skyfall, these movies have just gotten better. This one you get to see a ton of growth in James, and it really adds a ton of depth to the movie. I really like the layered story telling of all the movies, and it makes sense to the overall story so that is a really nice plus.
The acting is superb. From Chris, Halle, to Mark, you get outstanding performances that are going to be overlooked, but should not be. I think the downfall from this perspective is Barry Keoghan. Could be the hair, the roles he typically plays, or just the performances he plays, but he just sucks
Classic early 2000s goth fantasy right here. Guns and swords, corsets, color contacts, and Michael Sheen. It is basically an adult version of [[Twilight]] to include the running. While watching this, there is a scene where Sheen is running after a car.
This easily has lived in my mind as one of the best games in the series because of the fighting. Conner is aggressive in his attacks and brutal. While it does keep the combo counter kill fight system, you don't care as much. There is a ton of new movement in the attack sequences
Easily one of the best video game series in existence. Some of the games are great, some of them are meh, a lot of them I skipped, but you will not be mad at the story that is being told.
Issues from a tactical and flight technicality adds to the drama of the story. I think the characters never really had all the answers and there was this back and forth that allowed each character to have a role. From the CIA rep to the SEALs, to the team back in the operations desks.
The girl, Bodhi Rae Breathnach, in this is far better than I expected her to be since I have no idea who she is, and she is relatively young. I feel for her and for sure think she will become an incredible actress. Honestly, most of the main people do a great job. I mean, Bill Nighy is there
Where I think the story feels the most important is the conduit messages from Ezio to Desmond. I think a lot of people, Ubisoft's writing in future being the main reason why, forget that the historical portion was meant to feed the modern day. They worked in tandem, not as opposing forces
The Afrofuturism the is both legitimately and figuratively woven into the background culture of Wakanda is outstanding. Their cloaks are shields. The beads are communicators. There is just an overwhelming amount of outstanding design and thought that you can easily miss how smartly it was done
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Even at medium graphics quality it was incredible. It takes place around Christmas in New York City and there are snow storms that make it hard to see people 10 yards (9.14 m) from you, you have bright sun splashing down the streets and alleys giving so much visual realism.
Movies
The racing is cool. I very much makes me think of Need for Speed Carbon and I loved that game when it came out. I just realized they came out the same year. That is cool. Either way, the movie gives a very 2000s vibe and just makes you want to race which I think is part of what they wanted
Books
The story telling is outstanding. I really do appreciate the first-hand knowledge that Whiting brings to the book as someone who lived during most of the events covered in the book. He does a great job of presenting the evidence of public knowledge and layering it with the culture of Japan
Movies
This was my first experience with Taika Waititi and it was funny. I thought it was really well told story about redemption and really finding out who you are inside. I think that is something that the whole of Marvel Phase 3 really works on is pushing this idea that we are more than our name.
Movies
It is a movie that just keeps on giving. The action and slapstick comedy works so well with the Friendly vibe. I must applaud Tom Holland for the shape they got in, and his American accent. His chemistry with MJ and Ned is so good. I mean it makes sense he and Zendaya are in a great relationship.
Video Game
The parkour was so good. There is a part at the end where you are running through this temple and you have to do things in the right order or you have to go back a section. This and some of the Vatican area are the most fun since you have so many ways of getting around and with a lot of the missions
Movies
He could leap buildings in a single bound. However, in each comic they gave him new powers to fight the new villains. With the Infinity Stones being the major premise of these phases, you have to tame the people who can wield them. So this entire movie is to take away that power from him.
Movies
This type of unlimited firing without reloading is a major no-no. This isn't [[Heat]] from the 80s. We can just fire until the Second Coming. This is nothing compared to the absolutely lazy writing in initially calling Alan's character a Staff Sergeant during INDOC and then a Corporal at the end.
Books
As I was making the poster for this, I read the tagline "Even the Brave Will Fall." First off, no shit Sherlock. Secondly, this is barely a true statement to this book. There is only one character that is for sure dead, the other will come back in the next book, which I won't be reading, guaranteed.
Movies
The Skyline is by far the best car in this movie, and I am so sad that it plays such a limited part in this movie. The scene where all the cars push out of the garage is fascinating. Kind of stupid, but fascinating. The acting is still just a push. You can see it getting better, but it isn't great
Movies
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
Movies
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.