Cinematic Sommelier
7.9
Somehow stumbled upon this one and it made my night!
A reflection on the personal nature of obituaries and reflecting on ones life was surprisingly refreshing. There were so many darkly comedic, yet touching moments in this one. I love these surprises buried in streaming services. A warm reminder to ensure we all take the time to take a step back and reflect on things to never lose sight of those things that are truly meaningful and impactful.
8.9
Forget being a comic book movie – this is a great FILM!
A much more personal story than we’re used to in the MCU, Tom Holland suits up and knocks it out of the park, really digging into the depths of his character and shining alongside Zendaya and Jon Bernthal especially. If you’re anything like me, you’ll find yourself a little misty-eyed at this one. Sadie Sink’s portrayal of the Phoenix saga has to be the best one yet, as it’s the most grounded and personal retellings to date. I really enjoyed how much care came through the screen during this one. It’s refreshing to be reminded why we all fell in love with the MCU to begin with. Here’s to them continuing this newfound winning streak into the future for a good long time!
9.2
… It’s still in IMAX!
One of, if not the most beautiful film you’ll see all year. The cinematography, casting, and overall storytelling is firing on all cylinders from beginning to end. Doing what Christopher Nolan does best, he takes an incredibly heady story and makes it approachable and palatable for the masses, and ENTERTAINING. In a 3 hour film that doesn’t feel anywhere near 3 hours long, sit down, strap in, and get ready for an epic retelling of an epic tale… meant to be seen on the biggest screen you can find. Just when you think Christopher Nolan can’t top himself, you get this… This is what going to the movies is all about!
2.5
Save yourself the hour and a half. It felt like 3 hours.
Too violent, and unnecessarily violent. It puts the “Terrifer” series to shame, and not in a good way. It goes too far, and lacks any semblance of a story to even attempt to hold it together. Eli Roth knows better.
Enjoy this instead…
7.4
Oh my GOD, this is awkward. Beautifully so, but uncomfortable from beginning to end nonetheless. Olivia Munn really knocks it out of the park in this one, showing off her comedic chops juggling multiple plotlines throughout. A really solid Netflix flick.
