Hey there guys. I know it has been a while and I've been slacking a bit on reviews, and I apologize. Like I said before, I will be reviewing The Raid series. So without further ado, here we go.
The Raid: Redemption movie review
The Raid is an Indonesian martial arts action flick that stars Iko Uwais, Yahan Ruhian; and was directed by Gareth Evans (A white dude). The film follows Rama (Uwais) and his SWAT team who infiltrate this hotel/apartment complex owned by this big time gangster. What ensues throughout the film is an insane amount of adrenaline pumping action that is non-stop.
The Postives
Before seeing the movie, I've heard people say that this was the craziest action movie they've seen in a while. Honestly, I thought they were over-exaggerating cause I've seen some shitty action movies back then. Thankfully, I was proven wrong. I only saw the movie on TV, so the experience wasn't as riveting. Don't let that stop you from seeing it though. Like I've said 100's of times before, The Raid franchise has to be the best action movies I've ever seen in my entire life. I honestly think nothing can compete with it. What makes these action sequences so awesome is the fact that it is brutal and well choreographed. People get shot, cut up, have their bones broken, get their necks slit, and so on. Violence in certain movies I actually find quite fun as it can be gratifying to see. I have major respect for foreign filmmakers and actors as they know how to direct action sequences. They make them feel authentic, riveting, and most importantly, REAL. Maybe not 100% real, but captivating nonetheless. The character of Rama is a major badass. He is the pure definition of the word! No matter what, this dude will throw your ass down to the ground. Another great performance was by Yahan Ruhian who played "Mad Dog." Ruhian's character is kind of like Rama's, except more psychotic. Despite being a short dude, he has to be the scariest motherfucker out of all of the characters in the movie. Some of the story's elements were actually quite good. There was a good connection between Rama and his brother, and a cool twist that was unexpected.
The Negatives
However, those are just small aspects to the movie's story. It was actually quite forgettable. As a matter of fact, when you look at the way The Raid is structured, it feels more like a video game than an actual movie. Rama and his team go through several levels in the building, fight the main boss' goons, and run into the occasional mini boss. All of this is rinse and repeat until they finally reach the main stage. Another negative I have for The Raid is that it feels extremely cliche and coincidental at many moments. There's one moment in the film where he throws himself and some other dude out a window to get to a lower floor. Rama lives, the goon dies, and what's strange is that they go straignt down instead of at an angle. It's these little moments that make me call bullshit on it. One last on I have is that the action can feel overwhelming at times since there is just so much of it. The movie's still fun though!
Overall: If you're a lover of action films or martial arts movies, I implore you to see this movie. You won't be disappointed at all. Shieettt once the movie ended my head was still in a rush. I literally bought Hotline Miami after this because I needed something to continue this fucking rush! Also, the movie is spoken in Indonesian, so I hope you don't mind reading for a bit.
I didn't put too much time into thinking these out, but I'd say these are my favorite movies right now. It's been awhile since I've seen most of them though. I really need to rewatch the whole lot of them.
Favorite movie:
Donnie Darko.
In no particular order, the remaining nine:
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty.
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.
Back to the Future (Parts 1-3—I might be cheating).
I didn't put too much time into thinking these out, but I'd say these are my favorite movies right now. It's been awhile since I've seen mos… moret of them though. I really need to rewatch the whole lot of them.
Favorite movie:
Donnie Darko.
In no particular order, the remaining nine:
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty.
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.
Back to the Future (Parts 1-3—I might be cheating).
The Godfather.
Scream (1-4—might be cheating some more).
The Lion King.
Madagascar 2 and 3.
Captain America: The Winter Soldier.
Guardians of the Galaxy.
I didn't put too much time into thinking these out, but I'd say these are my favorite movies right now. It's been awhile since I've seen mos… moret of them though. I really need to rewatch the whole lot of them.
Favorite movie:
Donnie Darko.
In no particular order, the remaining nine:
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty.
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.
Back to the Future (Parts 1-3—I might be cheating).
The Godfather.
Scream (1-4—might be cheating some more).
The Lion King.
Madagascar 2 and 3.
Captain America: The Winter Soldier.
Guardians of the Galaxy.
Mean Streets is one of the major films that got Martin Scorsese noticed as a director, and stars Harvey Keitel & Robert De Niro. This movie also started the beautiful partnership between De Niro and Scorsese. So, Mean Streets is about Charlie (Keitel) who is in a constant struggle with his morals. On one hand, he wants to be a good man, much like St. Francis. On the other hand, he wants to become a well respected gangster around his neighborhood. Having trouble seeking guidance, he decides to use his best friend, Johnny Boy (De Niro), as his moral compass. Some of you may have already seen me talk smack about this film, but I feel the need to go into more depth about it.
The Positives
One of the few positive things I have to say about this film are the performances of each cast member. I have to say, they were genuinely good. Keitel was really good as Charlie as you could see he really is struggling to find a balance between his good side and his inner demons. The one who completely steals the show here is De Niro as Johnny Boy. Johnny Boy has to be one of the biggest douchebags I've ever seen in film. However, he's a likable douchebag. Seriously, whenever De Niro comes on screen, he kills it every time. Johnny Boy is a misfit, a wild card that has no care in the world. Another positive I have for this film is it's soundtrack. I don't often mention soundtrack in movies, but it really stands out here. It ranges from 50's-60's rock and R&B, and Scorsese has masterfully implemented them into his movie.
The Negatives
I have quite a lot of negatives to say for this film, and they greatly out way the positives sadly. In terms of direction, I honestly think this is Scorsese's worst as it's extremely awkward. Some of the scenes that are shown make no sense at all. Some I do understand like one representing life during that time period and how certain people were mistreated. However, there is a lot that isn't cohesive to the film's plot. As a matter of fact, I feel like they go off course a lot during the movie. Along with the awkward directing, the editing was pretty bad - especially by the end. Speaking of the ending, I didn't like it at all. It didn't feel like a conclusion, and I was just left thinking: "That's it?" There were many questions in the end left unanswered, and I can't forgive the movie for that.
Overall: Upon going into this film, I was expecting it to be like GoodFellas or Casino as it is considered a crime flick. The thing is, it's not a very well crafted one in my opinion due to its awkward direction and lack of coherency. If you expect Mean Streets to be like those movies I just mentioned, then I suggest skipping this. However, if you just want to see it for Keitel and De Niro, then I suggest doing so because they are great here. Maybe one day I'll gather a liking to this film as I watch it a bit more. As of now, it's just a big ol' let down to me.
I'm kinda bored right now so here's my Top 10 Movie Quotes...
10... (From the James Bond series)- The name's Bond...James Bond... and Shaken, not stirred
9... (From Airplane!)- I am serious...and don't call be Shirley
8... (From Taken)- I don't know who you are. I don't know what you want. If you are looking for ransom, I can tell you I don't have money. But what I do have are a very particular set of skills, skills I have acquired over a very long career. Skills that make me a nightmare for people like you. If you let my daughter go now, that'll be the end of it. I will not look for you, I will not pursue you. But if you don't, I will look for you, I will find you, and I will kill you.
7... (From Pulp Fiction)- Say 'what' again. Say 'what' again, I dare you, I double dare you Motherfucker, say what one more Goddamn time!
6... (From Sudden Impact)- Go Ahead, make my day...
5... (From Forrest Gump)- My momma always said, life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you're gonna get.
4... (From the Terminator series and Die Hard series)- I'll Be Back and Yippi Ki Yay, Motherfucker
3... (From Jurassic Park)- Clever Girl...
2...(From Rocky Balboa)- Let me tell you something you already know. The world ain't all sunshine and rainbows. It's a very mean and nasty place and I don't care how tough you are it will beat you to your knees and keep you there permanently if you let it. You, me, or nobody is gonna hit as hard as life. But it ain't about how hard you hit. It's about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward. How much you can take and keep moving forward. That's how winning is done! Now if you know what you're worth then go out and get what you're worth. But ya gotta be willing to take the hits, and not pointing fingers saying you ain't where you wanna be because of him, or her, or anybody! Cowards do that and that ain't you! You're better than that!
1... (From A Walk Among the Tombstones)- In Response to the bad guy asking him why he isn't afraid of a gun being pointed at him- I don't know. Maybe I don't care if you shoot me or not, or maybe there's a high-powered rifle pointed at your head...
So those are my favorite quotes I can think of right now, what are your favorite quotes everybody?
I'm kinda bored right now so here's my Top 10 Movie Quotes...
10... (From the James Bond series)- The name's Bond...James Bond... and Sha… moreken, not stirred
9... (From Airplane!)- I am serious...and don't call be Shirley
8... (From Taken)- I don't know who you are. I don't know what you want. If you are looking for ransom, I can tell you I don't have money. But what I do have are a very particular set of skills, skills I have acquired over a very long career. Skills that make me a nightmare for people like you. If you let my daughter go now, that'll be the end of it. I will not look for you, I will not pursue you. But if you don't, I will look for you, I will find you, and I will kill you.
7... (From Pulp Fiction)- Say 'what' again. Say 'what' again, I dare you, I double dare you Motherfucker, say what one more Goddamn time!
6... (From Sudden Impact)- Go Ahead, make my day...
5... (From Forrest Gump)- My momma always said, life… [view original content]
So Alien is on TV right now, and I remembered hearing something about Prometheus 2 being made. So I looked it up and apparently yes, Prometheus 2(now known as Alien: Paradise Lost) is indeed set to release in 2017. I also found out that a Aliens sequel starring Sigourney Weaver and Michael Biehn is rumored to be in the works.
Anyone excited about this? As a fan of the franchise(s), I'm looking forward to the films.
So Alien is on TV right now, and I remembered hearing something about Prometheus 2 being made. So I looked it up and apparently yes, Promet… moreheus 2(now known as Alien: Paradise Lost) is indeed set to release in 2017. I also found out that a Aliens sequel starring Sigourney Weaver and Michael Biehn is rumored to be in the works.
Anyone excited about this? As a fan of the franchise(s), I'm looking forward to the films.
I liked the first and the second is called one of the best sequels of all time but after that I haven't really cared. Sigourney's character died in the 3rd but they brought her back to life in the 4th which is set like a few hundred years after the 3rd and blabla.
I'll just put my list out there cause why not right. These aren't in any particular order because I can't choose and my list pretty much always changes.
I'll just put my list out there cause why not right. These aren't in any particular order because I can't choose and my list pretty much alw… moreays changes.
Pulp Fiction
Inglourious Basterds
Django Unchained
Fight Club
Batman Begins
The Dark Knight
The Dark Knight Rises
Whiplash
End of Watch
Blades of Glory
There has to be at least one other Star Wars buff in these forums! I just got my ticket today and I can't wait for two more months! Well, I am part of the Telltale community, so I guess I can handle two months!
I'll just put my list out there cause why not right. These aren't in any particular order because I can't choose and my list pretty much alw… moreays changes.
Pulp Fiction
Inglourious Basterds
Django Unchained
Fight Club
Batman Begins
The Dark Knight
The Dark Knight Rises
Whiplash
End of Watch
Blades of Glory
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Hey there guys. I know it has been a while and I've been slacking a bit on reviews, and I apologize. Like I said before, I will be reviewing The Raid series. So without further ado, here we go.
The Raid: Redemption movie review
The Raid is an Indonesian martial arts action flick that stars Iko Uwais, Yahan Ruhian; and was directed by Gareth Evans (A white dude). The film follows Rama (Uwais) and his SWAT team who infiltrate this hotel/apartment complex owned by this big time gangster. What ensues throughout the film is an insane amount of adrenaline pumping action that is non-stop.
The Postives
Before seeing the movie, I've heard people say that this was the craziest action movie they've seen in a while. Honestly, I thought they were over-exaggerating cause I've seen some shitty action movies back then. Thankfully, I was proven wrong. I only saw the movie on TV, so the experience wasn't as riveting. Don't let that stop you from seeing it though. Like I've said 100's of times before, The Raid franchise has to be the best action movies I've ever seen in my entire life. I honestly think nothing can compete with it. What makes these action sequences so awesome is the fact that it is brutal and well choreographed. People get shot, cut up, have their bones broken, get their necks slit, and so on. Violence in certain movies I actually find quite fun as it can be gratifying to see. I have major respect for foreign filmmakers and actors as they know how to direct action sequences. They make them feel authentic, riveting, and most importantly, REAL. Maybe not 100% real, but captivating nonetheless. The character of Rama is a major badass. He is the pure definition of the word! No matter what, this dude will throw your ass down to the ground. Another great performance was by Yahan Ruhian who played "Mad Dog." Ruhian's character is kind of like Rama's, except more psychotic. Despite being a short dude, he has to be the scariest motherfucker out of all of the characters in the movie. Some of the story's elements were actually quite good. There was a good connection between Rama and his brother, and a cool twist that was unexpected.
The Negatives
However, those are just small aspects to the movie's story. It was actually quite forgettable. As a matter of fact, when you look at the way The Raid is structured, it feels more like a video game than an actual movie. Rama and his team go through several levels in the building, fight the main boss' goons, and run into the occasional mini boss. All of this is rinse and repeat until they finally reach the main stage. Another negative I have for The Raid is that it feels extremely cliche and coincidental at many moments. There's one moment in the film where he throws himself and some other dude out a window to get to a lower floor. Rama lives, the goon dies, and what's strange is that they go straignt down instead of at an angle. It's these little moments that make me call bullshit on it. One last on I have is that the action can feel overwhelming at times since there is just so much of it. The movie's still fun though!
Overall: If you're a lover of action films or martial arts movies, I implore you to see this movie. You won't be disappointed at all. Shieettt once the movie ended my head was still in a rush. I literally bought Hotline Miami after this because I needed something to continue this fucking rush! Also, the movie is spoken in Indonesian, so I hope you don't mind reading for a bit.
Grade: B+
I didn't put too much time into thinking these out, but I'd say these are my favorite movies right now. It's been awhile since I've seen most of them though. I really need to rewatch the whole lot of them.
Favorite movie:
Donnie Darko.
In no particular order, the remaining nine:
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty.
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.
Back to the Future (Parts 1-3—I might be cheating).
The Godfather.
Scream (1-4—might be cheating some more).
The Lion King.
Madagascar 2 and 3.
Captain America: The Winter Soldier.
Guardians of the Galaxy.
I still haven't seen Donnie Darko yet.
I did buy Inception on blu ray recently though!
Might do a review of it later.
Kewl, I would post my top 10 but my top 50 is already above so yeah
I can't recommend it enough. It's definitely a must-watch movie.
That's awesome! I don't remember much of Inception though, I really need to rewatch it.
Mean Streets movie review
Mean Streets is one of the major films that got Martin Scorsese noticed as a director, and stars Harvey Keitel & Robert De Niro. This movie also started the beautiful partnership between De Niro and Scorsese. So, Mean Streets is about Charlie (Keitel) who is in a constant struggle with his morals. On one hand, he wants to be a good man, much like St. Francis. On the other hand, he wants to become a well respected gangster around his neighborhood. Having trouble seeking guidance, he decides to use his best friend, Johnny Boy (De Niro), as his moral compass. Some of you may have already seen me talk smack about this film, but I feel the need to go into more depth about it.
One of the few positive things I have to say about this film are the performances of each cast member. I have to say, they were genuinely good. Keitel was really good as Charlie as you could see he really is struggling to find a balance between his good side and his inner demons. The one who completely steals the show here is De Niro as Johnny Boy. Johnny Boy has to be one of the biggest douchebags I've ever seen in film. However, he's a likable douchebag. Seriously, whenever De Niro comes on screen, he kills it every time. Johnny Boy is a misfit, a wild card that has no care in the world. Another positive I have for this film is it's soundtrack. I don't often mention soundtrack in movies, but it really stands out here. It ranges from 50's-60's rock and R&B, and Scorsese has masterfully implemented them into his movie.
I have quite a lot of negatives to say for this film, and they greatly out way the positives sadly. In terms of direction, I honestly think this is Scorsese's worst as it's extremely awkward. Some of the scenes that are shown make no sense at all. Some I do understand like one representing life during that time period and how certain people were mistreated. However, there is a lot that isn't cohesive to the film's plot. As a matter of fact, I feel like they go off course a lot during the movie. Along with the awkward directing, the editing was pretty bad - especially by the end. Speaking of the ending, I didn't like it at all. It didn't feel like a conclusion, and I was just left thinking: "That's it?" There were many questions in the end left unanswered, and I can't forgive the movie for that.
Overall: Upon going into this film, I was expecting it to be like GoodFellas or Casino as it is considered a crime flick. The thing is, it's not a very well crafted one in my opinion due to its awkward direction and lack of coherency. If you expect Mean Streets to be like those movies I just mentioned, then I suggest skipping this. However, if you just want to see it for Keitel and De Niro, then I suggest doing so because they are great here. Maybe one day I'll gather a liking to this film as I watch it a bit more. As of now, it's just a big ol' let down to me.
Grade: C
I'm kinda bored right now so here's my Top 10 Movie Quotes...
10... (From the James Bond series)- The name's Bond...James Bond... and Shaken, not stirred
9... (From Airplane!)- I am serious...and don't call be Shirley
8... (From Taken)- I don't know who you are. I don't know what you want. If you are looking for ransom, I can tell you I don't have money. But what I do have are a very particular set of skills, skills I have acquired over a very long career. Skills that make me a nightmare for people like you. If you let my daughter go now, that'll be the end of it. I will not look for you, I will not pursue you. But if you don't, I will look for you, I will find you, and I will kill you.
7... (From Pulp Fiction)- Say 'what' again. Say 'what' again, I dare you, I double dare you Motherfucker, say what one more Goddamn time!
6... (From Sudden Impact)- Go Ahead, make my day...
5... (From Forrest Gump)- My momma always said, life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you're gonna get.
4... (From the Terminator series and Die Hard series)- I'll Be Back and Yippi Ki Yay, Motherfucker
3... (From Jurassic Park)- Clever Girl...
2...(From Rocky Balboa)- Let me tell you something you already know. The world ain't all sunshine and rainbows. It's a very mean and nasty place and I don't care how tough you are it will beat you to your knees and keep you there permanently if you let it. You, me, or nobody is gonna hit as hard as life. But it ain't about how hard you hit. It's about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward. How much you can take and keep moving forward. That's how winning is done! Now if you know what you're worth then go out and get what you're worth. But ya gotta be willing to take the hits, and not pointing fingers saying you ain't where you wanna be because of him, or her, or anybody! Cowards do that and that ain't you! You're better than that!
1... (From A Walk Among the Tombstones)- In Response to the bad guy asking him why he isn't afraid of a gun being pointed at him- I don't know. Maybe I don't care if you shoot me or not, or maybe there's a high-powered rifle pointed at your head...
So those are my favorite quotes I can think of right now, what are your favorite quotes everybody?
My fave will always be from Dirty Harry.
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YES!!!
http://moviepilot.com/posts/2015/10/09/the-expendables-4-is-bringing-back-stallone-and-his-badass-mercenaries-to-the-screen-3582964?lt_source=external,manual
http://www.comingsoon.net/movies/news/621151-the-expendables-4-is-on-its-way
http://www.slashfilm.com/the-expendables-4-2017/
http://www.ign.com/articles/2015/10/09/the-expendables-4-to-begin-filming-in-2016
Expendables 4 will start filming next year and have a 2017 release date
I know most people on any type of forum don't really care but I'm excited...
PLOT TWIST!
He gets back up!
So Alien is on TV right now, and I remembered hearing something about Prometheus 2 being made. So I looked it up and apparently yes, Prometheus 2(now known as Alien: Paradise Lost) is indeed set to release in 2017. I also found out that a Aliens sequel starring Sigourney Weaver and Michael Biehn is rumored to be in the works.
Anyone excited about this? As a fan of the franchise(s), I'm looking forward to the films.
I loved the first Alien film, but I haven't seen Alien(S). I heard it was a bit better.
Also, didn't Sigourney's character die in the 3rd film?
Bruh.....
I'm more of a Predator guy myself...
I liked the first and the second is called one of the best sequels of all time but after that I haven't really cared. Sigourney's character died in the 3rd but they brought her back to life in the 4th which is set like a few hundred years after the 3rd and blabla.
I've also been hearing of a prometheus 4.
I'll just put my list out there cause why not right. These aren't in any particular order because I can't choose and my list pretty much always changes.
Pulp Fiction
Inglourious Basterds
Django Unchained
Fight Club
Batman Begins
The Dark Knight
The Dark Knight Rises
Whiplash
End of Watch
Blades of Glory
Ahaha! I love the fact that there's so many violent and bloody movies and then you end with Blades of Glory!
"Okay, what do you guys have, that none of the other teams have?"
"Twin dongs?"
There has to be at least one other Star Wars buff in these forums! I just got my ticket today and I can't wait for two more months! Well, I am part of the Telltale community, so I guess I can handle two months!
Whiplash. Every time I think of it I get chills.