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.
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!"
--------------
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.
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