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I've not seen a great amount of Zack Snyder's work. I say that because I legit feel he has done a bunch of movies and I've seen just a few of them. As I thought about the sentence you've just read, I looked up Zack's filmography and he has 17 films to his credit. Six of those he has written or it was his story. Four of those six, he has produced. And three of that four I have seen. Ok then. So out of the initial six I mentioned that he has written, the 6th is this movie, the teaser trailer I'm reviewing, but he has directed two out that and I've seen those two. So, I guess I'll start again.
I've not seen a great amount of Zack Snyder's work, so I had initially thought, but out of the 17 films to his credit, whether written produced or directed, I've seen 11, not to mention the 4 which are unreleased. So, that's 11 out of 13!!! Believe me guys, I didn't realise I was such a fan of his work, like really, I actually did surprise myself. But I say all that to say this, although I've mentioned before in my reviews that Zack is more style and cinematography over substance, that Zack (to me anyway) is a better Michael Bay than Michael Bay, I definitely could not have, nor see this trailer looking any other way than glorious! The angles and visuals, the slow motion. Zack knows how to bring you entertainment that just looks stunning and this is the reason why I watch all of his films (minus 2 of course). 300, Watchmen, Suckerpunch, Man of Steel, Batman vs Superman...his films have this look and feel to them and in most cases, epic-ness. The shot with the helicopter with the sun as the backdrop, the upward shot of Dave Batista running across casino tables shooting or the over the "hotel" almost birds-eye shot of the Zombie Horde all gathered together, the colours and style, it all looks great. I'm going to be honest, I'm not in it for the story, I'm not...but a bunch of guys who seem to be pulling off a Casino Heist in the middle of a, I guess Zombie Apocalypse...my first thought was, "Where are they going to spend the money?", but who really cares? It really is whatever really as it looks really good. Let's see another trailer, but I'm definitely in.
Directed By Zack Snyder and starring Dave Bautista, Ella Purnell, Ana de la Reguera, Theo Rossi, Tig Notaro, Huma Qureshi, Garret Dillahunt, Raúl Castillo, Omari Hardwick, Hiroyuki Sanada, Matthias Schweighöfer
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Red Band Trailer - Please note adult themed material.
I will try to make this trailer review short, but I am of an age that was alive and playing computer/video games when Mortal Kombat came out. It was a game that was meant to divert attention from Street Fighter II back in the day. Something different and challenging. I got the first Mortal Kombat game on my, hmmm....I want to say Super Nintendo, having rented it from Blockbuster video and I loved it. Ok, details are a bit fuzzy, I did rent A Mortal Kombat from there, it might have been 3, but the point is, I was alive and played the game which also meant I enjoyed it, bought Mortal Kombat 2 and watched the movie also. Whilst the movie was terrible, It was nowhere close to as terrible the Street Fighter movie was, which was also nowhere close to how terrible the Super Mario Brothers movie was. I say all of that to say this, having played these games, seen these terrible movies (although Mortal Kombat is the more superior out of the 3 I mentioned), this trailer looks like it is done for people like me. Although I haven't played the latest Mortal Kombat, Mortal Kombat 11, this trailer is for them. For the fans of the franchise and I love it.
It seems they are changing the lore a little and adding bits here and there but whilst there are rumours to who Cole is, for the most part, this trailer seems to be giving Mortal Kombat fans across the world, exactly what they want, iconic characters, iconic moves, bosses and fatalities and as gory as the game. Love it! Visually, it could look a lot better, but if i'm honest, I don't think it's bad enough for people to care enough about it. Seeing the guy from Supergirl as Jax, he is totally unrecognisable which completely baffles me. He looks sooo good. Let's just hope as good as he is and this trailer, especially some of these shots like Sub-Zero freezing the shotgun blast and freezing blood in mid-air to form a dagger, let's just hope this movie is just as good.
Directed by Simon McQuoid and starring Lewis Tan, Jessica McNamee, Josh Lawson, Tadanobu Asano, Mehcad Brooks, Ludi Lin, Chin Han, Joe Taslim and Hiroyuki Sanada
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First of all! Whaaaaat!?! I feel like these trailers are just nonchalantly appearing online. Maybe it is because there is zero buzz for this and every time I see something, it knocks me back a little. When I say zero buzz, obviously there is some buzz, but with all the shows, podcasts, youtube channel's I watch/listen to and I've only heard ONE person mention it is kind of mad! Everyone is talking WandaVision, but this trailer...wow!
Did they cut it so that it looked like someone flew through a bunch of people or.....did someone fly through a bunch of people? I'm a little shocked if I'm going to be honest with you. A cartoon that seems to centre around a boy coming into his powers and wants to be like his dad and while he tries to navigate school, powers and living up to expectations, is his dad a bad guy, secretly or working for the bad guys? I mean, what? When is this dropping again? This trailer looks great. The animation looks great and i especially LOVE the the 3rd person perspective shot. I'm definitely down for a gritty cartoon like this.
Directed by Robert Kirkman and starring Steven Yeun, J. K. Simmons
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Disney seem to be on this journey where they want to go back to their old movies and not only remake them to look more realistic like Lady and the Tramp, Dumbo, Aladdin and The Lion King, but they are also plucking out famous villains from their past to make movies about them and how they came to be. Disney is a well oiled machine at this point and whilst not everything they do is great, you are looking at a good 75-88% of nothing but great content. So when I heard about Cruella, I knew i never cared for it as I never cared about 101 Dalmatians, but if the trailer is good and grabs me, then I guess it would be worth the watch.
This trailer didn't do anything for me at all. Whilst Emma Stone looks amazing, she just reminded me of Helen Bonham Carter more than anything. Cruella was giving me Harley Quinn vibes and that whole Magic thing she does with the flames in the ball room, I'm not buying it. I do like the heist vibe I'm getting from the trailer but other than that, I simply don't care for it as it's not really my type of movie, it seems. But maybe another trailer will have me more invested.
Directed by Craig Gillespie and starring Emma Stone, Emma Thompson, Joel Fry, Paul Walter Hauser, Emily Beecham and Mark Strong,
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This guy can do no wrong! To whom do I speak of? Ryan? Lakeith? Daniel? At this rate, it is a matter of rephrasing that sentence to, these guys can do no wrong! Although Ryan Coogler was not the director and he has been the director of such great, great movies like, Fruitvale Station, Creed, Black Panther and these are the ONLY 3 movies he has directed, Ryan was the producer of this movie so he helped to make it happen. For only directing 3 short films then 3 major full-length films which have catapulted Ryan into the stratosphere to be approached and to sign a 5 year deal with Disney, speaks volumes even the deaf can hear. 3 for 3? Ryan is Talented! Lakeith, such a talented actor! First noted to me by his role in the film 'Get Out' ALSO starring Daniel Kaluuya, such a well written movie, well acted movie and not only did it put Lakeith more on the map, but also gave him more opportunities to act in more roles as this guy IS simply great at his job. Unfortunately where I hadn't seen Selma, Straight Outta Compton (although I heard 'the guy playing Snoop Doggy Dog is great'), his role in Purge: Anarchy didn't stick with me, but then again, nor did the film, but his role in Knives Out was great. Among an all-star cast, Lakeith held is own and well. Daniel! Daniel stuck out to me from a TV series called Black Mirror. His role in that show felt weird, but he was soo so good. I recognised him as Black Death in Kick-Ass 2 but it was his work on 'Get Out' that people were asking who this guy was. Daniel has been in great film after great film after great film. Sicario, Black Panther, Widows (although not so great but he was great in it), Queen and Slim and now this, Daniel is becoming a household name securing his spot in Black Hollywood. I'm guessing having said that, it goes without saying, this movie is a great watch...yes, of course it is!
Fred Hampton (Daniel Kaluuya) was a real life person who was the Chairman of the Chicago Black Panther Party. In 1969, Fred Hampton was killed in his sleep in a secret Police raid in which a former head of security personnel for Fred, William O'Neal (Lakeith Stanfield), worked as an infiltrator and informant to FBI agent Roy Martin Mitchell. This film is a biographical Drama of the last 3 years before Fred Hampton's Murder at the age of 21. This movie explores the role of Fred Hampton in the Black Panther Party, his beliefs, his ideologies and what he wanted to do. This film also explores the role of William O'Neal and his infiltration into the party, how he gained trust and ultimately had Fred Hampton killed.
As long as I have been alive, the Black Panther Party has ALWAYS been shown as a black militia. My understanding has always been from what I had seen in pictures, videos and in film. Black men and women standing in formation brandishing entirely black clothing with black berets and holding guns. It was understood that the police did not like them and that they often caused trouble for the police. I understood they were a type of group of people, a political party who were for black people fighting against the injustices of black people in those hard times, but I was never taught in school about what they did, how they did it or why. Even if you wiki the Black Panther Party, it will tell you that they were Anti-fascism, Anti-imperialism, Anti-racism, Anti-capitalism and for African-American leftism, Black nationalism, Revolutionary socialism, Black pride & Gun rights (the last obviously for defence of self).
The acting is superb by both Lakeith and Daniel whilst Dominique Fishback supporting helped to ground the movie showing us the dynamics of life in that era, the politics and the love, passion and also the unselfish spirit of whom Fred was. A scene seen in the trailer, Fred is giving a speech, and while he is giving this speech as powerful as it is, Dominique sheds a tear as you fully understand as to why she is caught up in her feelings. Fred was a man for the people essentially by the people. If you are able to read between the lines, Roy (Jesse Plemons), along with William were simply puppets to a bigger agenda. Whilst one was simply doing his job, the other was doing for self. The film also highlights the callous behaviours of J.Edgar Hoover and the FBI at this time.
This film is heavy emotionally, but manages to ease the weight of digestion with the narrative, dialogue and performances. The performances were outstanding. I found myself often saying over and over in my head and sometimes out aloud about Daniel's performance, 'He's soo good'. They manage to get the point across without hitting you over the head with it, so well done Shaka King for the excellent Directing. By the end of the movie, you will understand that not all members of the Black Panther Party were militant and there were other factions out there of whom were or seemed a lot worse.
Writing this review was difficult for me because, being black and having not lived in that era but understanding the ordeals black people had to go through at that time AND because black people are still suffering to this very day in 2021, it hurts my soul. Granted, back then could be deemed more extreme, but I'm sure there is an argument to be made. During a pandemic in 2020, Black and non-black people alike came together to support one another on Police Brutality, on George Floyd who was killed on camera in front of people in the street like a dog. Breonna Taylor who was killed at her home in her sleep. Soo much injustice and to think that Black people, even having endured all they have endured across generations, whilst nothing can be said about jews and anti-semitism, at least they can come together as a community for their people, Fred and countless others have tried and tried to band us together, Malcolm X, Martin Luther King just to name a few, but just like Fred, they are killed. It's just upsetting. The film doesn't weigh you down like I probably have, so go watch it, it's a great film!
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So, it's Super Bowl time and usually we would be inundated with trailers hitting you left, right and centre with nothing but trailers we've seen before, new trailers for films we are interested or hyped about and trailers for projects we never knew existed. Strangely enough and with good reason, there isn't much going on here tis year, but Marvel have decided to release another 'The Falcon and the Winter Soldier trailer and it looks good.
If I'm going to be real honest, I believe the first trailer had me hyped, and it's not that this one looks boring or lacklustre, I just want to see it to be honest. The needle moved up, slightly in my antocipation for this TV series. Im loving the banter between The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, buddy cop, Another 48 hours TV show set within the Marvel Cinematic Universe, after the events of 'The Snappinging' and these two are out to try and save the world from a guy who wants to see the world burn...I'm assuming, I mean Baron Zemo is back from Civil War. Sharon Carter is back and whilst we don't see everyone in this trailer, it does looks like it is about to promise some fun, spectacle and world politics with the history of the Shield. I've been in, i'm just waiting.
Directed by Kari Skogland and starring ,Anthony Mackie, Sebastian Stan, Daniel Brühl, Emily VanCamp, Wyatt Russell
This was a surprising film in many ways. To learn about, as I never knew about this film until it was a few weeks from being upon us. The actors involved, one hot off of a Christopher Nolan movie which was more of a mind-twist than anything and another who was noted for her brilliant performance in a TV show also directed by Sam Levinson, Tenet and Euphoria respectively. I'm not a romantic movie-goer either, so this movie didn't really strike me as a must see, but having these two great actors, I thought I'd give it a whirl. And how was the movie? Well...from the trailer, a little of what I expected, but also, not. I'll explain.
Malcolm (John David Washington) is a black film writer-director in the industry who arrives home with his girlfriend, Marie (Zendeya) after his film premier screening. Glowing and on a natural high from the emotional responses and feedback from the screening, Malcolm waits in anticipation for the critical reviews but when he notices his girlfriend not glowing with as much enthusiasm as him or seemingly displeased and slightly distant, he challenges her and as reluctant as she is to address it, when she does, an argument ensues.
This film, as beautifully and artistically shot it is, this film is beyond ugly. Possibly ugly enough to drive the viewer away to want to watch something else instead. This film does not hold back any punches as it capitalises on the very raw elements of any "relationship" labelled a relationship and anyone in one and the real arguments that can happen within them and how often AND repetitive they can be.
The real stars of this movie are the actors. They were powerful and engaging. The verbal blows felt like heavy weight punches and the music complimented the artistry of the scenes and shots. Sam did a great job with making this film feel sexy in places, but also claustrophobic and overbearing even when the home in itself felt spacious. I felt the movie did well to show how some women are overlooked and unappreciated in life, whilst the man basks in all the glory without even acknowledging her efforts in the entirety of the process or his journey. It highlighted his arrogance in a way, complacency and neglect and when challenged or felt attacked, he would hit back with very ugly and toxic energy. Home truths that felt like he has held these things over her head ever since he met her. I also felt the movie did well to highlight her insecurities to an extent, the need for validation, the need for security, the need to feel respected, but most of all, to have acknowledgment, but also showed us, as damaged and insecure she may have been and with all her baggage, her worth was more important because without her being who she was and what she had been through in life, Marie wouldn't have been an inspiration to him to write and direct such a great film, judging by the responses at the screening. The film reminded me of the saying, "Behind every great man, is an even greater woman".
In some respects, the film does feel repetitive and does feel like it drags in places because the entirety of the movie is one big argument essentially - "why are they going around in circles", but real arguments in relationships can be like this and any relationship worthy of that title would have experienced some type of ugly argument, something that isn't usually captured on film like this and usually because they stem from bottled up emotions or just not having those uncomfortable discussions.
The movie is very polarising and as un-pretty it can be at times, at the heart of it to me, is acknowledgement, understanding and communication, something we all fail and repeatedly fail on in relationships day-to-day and will always fail on. Some due to complacency, some due to arrogance and ignorance, but mostly due to sometimes just not acknowledging the people who have helped you on your journey. Being a man, sometimes it's easier to thank those outside of your immediate unit but not because it would be difficult to thank those inside, but some things go without saying, but for women, it's more to do with the saying than not saying, if you know what i'm saying.
I'd say to watch with caution especially as I'm not even sure if the film ends with a happy ending or not...it kinda just ends. And definitely not a Valentines Day film to snuggle up to...lol
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First of all, I know there are a bunch of Frank Grillo fans and possibly even more Bruce Willis fans like myself or...at least I used to be. I liked Frank from the Marvel films, but having seemingly bad-mouthed Marvel and having said some questionable things, race wise, I'm not too keen on him anymore. I'd need to do some more research on the things he said but I don't care as much as I use to. As for Bruce Willis, when was the last time he did some solid acting? At this rate it is well known and/or speculated that this guy has been phoning in his performances for his projects. And in case you are unaware, the term "phoning it in" is used for actors who pretty much don't care about their role of the film they are in and are turning out a performance with minimal effort. So with his films, where John McClane was one of my all time favourite characters in film, I pretty much don't care much for anything he does now, but this film looks ok, kinda.
So, it seems the premise of this film is that they discover hostile aliens on the other side of a space wormhole or space gate so humanity decide to travel through this gate to eliminate the aliens before they come through and kill those on earth. Sounds ok. The trailer looks alright but I'm wondering if anyone really cares at this rate? It does look a little bit like a Netflix movie, special effects-wise and i guess having being spoiled with what Disney has to offer, does make other films pale in comparison. With that said, I recently watched Space Sweepers and that was good and entertaining and the special effects were not really the issue i had with it. Hopefully this turns out to be decent.
Directed by Edward Drake and starring Bruce Willis & Frank Grillo,
The reservations I had regarding this film was the retreading of the same kind of jokes. Having all the characters back to just have them back and banking on the nostalgia rather than delivering a great film and a great story. Whilst the first trailer gave us a snippet of what this movie could be about, Prince Akeem returning to America to look for a son he never knew he had, who will inherit the throne, but it has now been revealed in this new trailer that there might be some sibling rivalry as the daughter, being Zamunda born, feels she has more claim to the throne than some absent child from America. But as it seems, Zamunda is only ruled by male heirs, that would place Akeem in a difficult position to cater for his two children whilst having some parenting to do and making the right choice with touch decisions.
The idea of this is decent and I'm sure they will touch on some proper issues we deal with in everyday life as parents. The trailer though, was only really funny in two places for me and it made me concerned that the film may not be funny enough. Besides, it has been 32 years, we need to evolve and bring the comedy and story telling to today's standards without losing the magic of what made the first such a classic and I hope they are able to do that with this.
Directed by Craig Brewer and starring Eddie Murphy, Arsenio Hall, Jermaine Fowler, Leslie Jones, Tracy Morgan, KiKi Layne, Shari Headley, Teyana Taylor, Wesley Snipes & James Earl Jones
Now this looks interesting and seems to be more up my street. While there is a little hype around Bridgerton and the goings on on that show, this...what looks like Victorian superheroes seems like it might actually be fairly decent. The draw back I naturally have about shows set in this time, is the lack of people of colour or people of colour with high status, but that fireball near the end was good and the black man sounded slightly Jamaican, although I could be wrong. I also like the fat that there are women front and centre for the most part, but let's see some more superpowers and asskickery
Directed by Joss Whedon and starring Olivia Williams, James Norton, Tom Riley, Ann Skelly, Ben Chaplin, Pip Torrens, Amy Manson, Nick Frost, Eleanor Tomlinson, Denis O'Hare, Zackary Momoh
