The good: Fantastic 4, Silver Surfer, and Galactus are hard to do well and this film did them well. The bad: Friend who I watched this with would not stop referencing Renesmee.
I like that this movie didn't waste too much time explaining the backstory of every single character. This is something that even Captain America: Brave New World did recently which I did not enjoy. On paper, I should love David Harbour's character but it was one joke too many for me.
I'm happy I got to watch this so close after watching MI: Dead Reckoning. This film just puts the previous one in a weird spot since, other than introducing two characters and the evil AI, you could skip "Part One" and still get most of the plot with just this film. I did hear that people had issues with all the explaining and flashbacks but I actually liked that since it makes the film quite standalone. I watched this with someone that had never seen a Mission Impossible film and she got the gist. I still believe that you could cut parts one and two into a single film in 2.5hr and still have a pretty great film rather than two OK films. I honestly thought Ethan would die in the end but when he didn't, I hoped he would at least go dark and fake his death. He's done it all, saved the world a million times, and lost his family. He should rest now. I'm sad it didn't really end there. I also wish Pom Klementieff had more to do. Her prison fight scene is so great and then basically nothing. Finally, learning about what William Donloe has been up to since the first film was truly great.
Not sure when I'll watch part 2 but I couldnt remember the plot of this one so I thought I was due a rewatch. I think its still a fun action movie with some very Mission Impossible moments. In the end it feels like its missing something and doesnt quite work for me as a standalone film. Maybe someone will do an edit that combines pt1 and 2 into something less than 2.5 hours.
Me gusto las ideas de esta película pero partes se sintieron como que faltaba otra toma. Para mi, esta es una introducción al Ecuador por medio de sus personajes. La narración, que a veces parece fuera de lugar, nos cuenta suficiente de los personajes para establecer su identidad geográfica dentro del país. Es diferente ser de Quito, Cuenca o Guayaquil. Por lo menos eso es lo que creemos. Al poner a esos personajes del punto de vista de una turista da perspectiva a esas diferencias mientras ella aprende del país y quienes habitan ahí. Los estereotipos se sienten sobre actuados pero creo funcionan sobre todo para que gente no familiarizada con ciertas regiones o gente Ecuatoriana. El Ecuador, man, el Ecuador.
Apr
Rewatched Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith, 2005 - ★★★½
This was the only movie of the saga that I had not seen in theaters. I almost cried when Hayden Christensen showed up on screen to intro the 20th Anniversary release.
Mar
Watched Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl, 2024 - ★★★½
I did not mind this? My issue is the length. It could have been at least 30 minutes shorter and that's just when they get to Emerald City. Maybe they should have cut to black at the end of "Defying Gravity" for maximum effect.
Now this I enjoyed a bunch. It feels more in world than Mad Max. I read a little about the making of these two films and it's very interesting to learn more about the background of the people involved and how these actually got made. The final car flip at the end of this one feels impossible.
I just hope this movie helps get stunt performers the recognition they deserve. Also, havent heard Kiss this much in a movie since maybe Role Models (2008)
I don't get the issues with this one. I enjoyed it more than some of the more recent MCU content and still loving what Iman Vellani is doing with the Ms Marvel character and what it means for the future.
I haven't watched this in 20+ years but I reference it often to my wife who hadn't seen it before this time. Happy to say its still fun and rewatchable with enough ridiculous 90s action to keep you entertained for 2+ hours.
I think I rated this movie lower the first time because of a bad movie theater experience. The movie looked better on my TV and Elizabeth Olsen is amazing.
Watched Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical, 2022 - ★★★½
