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Is it worth the watch? - Carde - 01-26-2017
When it is cold and rainy outside, boredom takes over and the games just are to much to ask then we all want something to watch. So let's help each other out and rate and comment on movies and TV series seasons we believe are worth the watch, or would only make your boredom even worse by turning it into distilled frustration.
List anything you have seen and tell us if it is worth the watch or not.
It goes without saying, but to be safe "NO SPOILERS!"
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For the shot in open goal I will start of with Star Wars Rogue One.
Is it worth the watch?:
Yes, I mean is that even a question?
Why is it worth the watch?:
Those of you who know me will know I am a trekkie at hearth, but I still do very much enjoy Star Wars and after the enjoyable episode VII we are now presented with the first stand alone movie of the franchise Rogue One. I be honest with you all live prevented me from watching it early so I had to make do with a classic small theater screen and no fancy IMAX viewing. Still that did not detract from the experience in my opinion as I very much enjoyed this installment, specially because of a bit more darker tone though I do believe Star Wars would be even better if it would go a bit more darker than was even shown here. The story flowed nicely and filled in the gap in a way that to me was enjoyable though I believe that it has ditched a lot of expanded universe stuff out of the window, but as a more casual Star Wars watcher I was not aware of any of that. The acting was also really good and you had the feeling the cast enjoyed their time making the movie.
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Next up xXx: Return of Xander Cage.
Is it worth the watch?:
Yes
Why is it worth the watch?:
These movies like the Fast and Furious franchise are very much aware of what they are and they love being just that. It comes with an amazing cast, non stop action and tons of silly bits you expect from movies like this. If you get upset about things that are impossible etc etc than avoid these movies, heck avoid any action movie in general, but if you enjoy a good action movie in Vin's style than you will have a great time with this one. I watched it in IMAX 3D though as always the 3D aspect does not add anything worthwhile and I really wish we could just kill this gimmick off already. The story is nothing more than a coat hanger to put all the action on and really it is a cookie cutter affair that does the job and that is frankly all it needs to do. As I said the cast is great, multi cultural and they had fun, like really fun and it shows and it makes it all in all just a bit more enjoyable. Special note to the gender neutral bromance between Vin Diesel's character Xander Cage and Rube Rose's character Adele Wolff which was really nicely done.
RE: Is it worth the watch? - Carde - 01-30-2017
The Bourne Identity
Is it worth the watch?:
Yes
Why is it worth the watch?:
Somehow I completely skipped over the Bourne movies, so I decided to do some catch up and see what is what. Watch the first one at home a few days ago and found it quite compelling, I love how you feel the confusion of Jason so well throughout. It is also nice to see a movie from the day when things where just a tad more low tech in some ways, it just felt refreshing and also a sign of just how fast things have been moving. Anyhow I will say it is certainly worth a viewing.
And the first followup: The Bourne Supremacy.
Is it worth the watch?:
Yes
Why is it worth the watch?:
A great follow up to the first movie, which is always a pleasant surprise considering the track record of sequels with movies. It starts where the last one left off and I think it starts really well, cutting out all the weight that could slow him down or weaken him right from the start means we are back to business. It is clear he still suffers from all the events and his memory loss, but that machine like programming that went into his mind still works like a charm. I will say the main twist if you can call it that was so obvious it was a bit cliche, but meh I don't mind that to much. I will say they handled it really well. Finally I love how those last words at the start stuck with him throughout, O and an injury is at least somewhat displayed, though well it is still action movie style
RE: Is it worth the watch? - Carde - 02-19-2017
John Wick Chapter 2
Is it worth the watch?:
Yes
Why is it worth the watch?:
I was a huge fan of the first movie as it was just really well made and suited to Keanu. The world building was also a lovely touch and really made your curious while you where watching a very nicely made, but run of the mil story action movie. The second one smartly starts right after the last one, there is no x time later it is just straight on hell for John. What follows is more of the same we are used to from the first movie as the character of John changes and the world he inhabits is explained more, but without distracting from what the movie is. O and if you hate seeing dogs die, you are fine with this one
Anyhow if you love good action movies and just good movies than John Wick Chapter 2 definitely is worth the watch and I would strongly suggest you watch the first one before you go as it is every bit as good.
RE: Is it worth the watch? - Frenchie - 02-21-2017
The Bourne Supremacy is my favourite of the five Carde! I just find the scenes in Berlin and Moscow to be incredible, remember this was less than 15 years after the end of the Cold War!
These are some incredible locations both geographically and historically, so anything going on in there is worth a watch (especially the you know what scene in central Moscow
)Finally I would recommend watching the three others, but pay special attention to the Ultimatum (as it is still the best ending to the series in my opinion despite the latest attempt being quite honourable!)
RE: Is it worth the watch? - Carde - 02-21-2017
Yeah I watched the other 2, not the most recent one, might do that later.
RE: Is it worth the watch? - Carde - 03-05-2017
Amonster calls
Is it worth the watch?:
Yes
Why is it worth the watch?:
Pfft how to describe it... Outside of being a brilliantly made movie it is really touching deep and hard. You just root for the character all the way and I really cannot say much more without spoiling it. I will say it is not a movie for kids though I saw a few in the audience, I believe their parents would have a hard time talking about afterwards.
I wish I could say more, but it would spoil it really so please go ahead and watch it. It is really worth it.