Most people agree that the first one was better. You can literally ask anyone who’s seen both (other than Andrew).
They probably butchered it afterwards because what I saw in the cinema was plain bad. And I didn’t exactly walk in expecting to see a masterpiece circa Cries and Whispers. I really like the novels, but I’ve always had reasonable anticipations regarding any film adapted from novels, especially novels catering teenagers/YA.
By people I meant those who’ve seen enough films, not just anyone on the street.
I thought Crazy Rich Asians was going to be a ridiculous, over-the-top comedy so I was pleasantly surprised it was a sort of rom-com drama. It has some problems, though. I do think it benefits by being about a ridiculously rich family just because it doesn’t need to be entirely accurate or show what’s “typical.”
But it’s called crazy rich Asians, they have to be crazy rich. They didn’t call it middle class Asians. I didn’t like it either. I thought it punched below it’s weight, could have been so much better. And that side affair from the insecure husband was pointless, idk why they even added it there.
I genuinely don’t get that. She goes on a rant about her coddling him, but they don’t really show him being a petty, jealous asshole or anything. He says its her fault, she says its his. She hides her shopping from him, but he says himself he’s fine with it. Maybe I missed him doing something dicky.
He cheated on her because he didn’t like living like a crazy rich Asian from her money in a rolls Royce where he decides to break up with her. Yes. Great side plot.
I watched Robin Hood last night. Do yourself a favor and do not watch it. The visuals are pretty cool and nicely action packed. But not enough to make me wish to fast forward every scene when they talk. Horrible story writing.
Production was by the very young A24, which in its very short life has produced some great movies including Ex Machina The Spectacular Now Green Room The Witch Under the Skin The Florida Project Lady Bird A Prayer Before Dawn
… and many more.
Hereditary kicks off just after the death of an estranged mother (to Toni Collette’s character) and active grandmother (to Toni Collette’s peculiar daughter). It’s a slow burn, supernatural horror movie but imo Hereditary is neck and neck with Rosemary’s Baby.
I really liked it.
A24 has produced no “universe” or superhero movies, to its credit. Nice to see an American film production company bolstering its bottom line with thinking schlock while also making fine independent films like The Spectacular Now and Ex Machina. They’ve also just entered into a non-first-look deal as producer of original content for Apple, for what that’s worth.
Edit: so it turns out A24 did not produce Ex Machina or The Witch; instead they acquired the distribution rights to both (A24 is also a film distribution company). Still they have a great eye for films portraying real people in good stories, whether they produce or only distribute them.
I watched it in theaters when it was released. I like those types of scary movies that draw from real life horrific experiences, like grief and mental illness and so on. Plus Toni Colette was amazing in it, as usual. She’s always a treat to watch.
I like the girl who sings in the movie , she sings well and has a nice voice
Just that they sorta sang a lot of songs to please the old crowd …like people that were 70 year old in the 70s or something.
But then I like Fleetwood Mac and they are around 75 years old …dang