September 2021
This has been another month where I've only got to 6 films a month compared to my regular 9.
(SPOILER WARNING FOR A FILMS PICTURED ABOVED!)
#6. People Just Do Nothing: Big In Japan
I never watched any episodes of the show, nor was I really interested in seeing this, hence why I've left it so late into it's theatrical run. I usually see films in the cinema within the first week of it's release.
*
This was little boring, I laughed at a small amount of jokes throughout the 100 minute runtime.
I suppose, I would've enjoyed it more if I was a fan of the series.
3/10
*
This was little boring, I laughed at a small amount of jokes throughout the 100 minute runtime.
I suppose, I would've enjoyed it more if I was a fan of the series.
3/10
#5. RESPECT
I don't know much about the late singer other than her being the legendary voice behind the titular song.
*
Great performance by Jennifer Hudson, just wish the film wasn't close to a whole 3 hours long as it did drag immensely.
5.2/10
#4. CopShop
In my opinion, this looked like an insanely overhyped straight-to-streaming type of film that somehow got a theatrical release, going off the trailers/advertisements for it.
Needless to say, I was not that interested in seeing this.
*
I, honestly, didn't expect to enjoy this as much as I did. It was quite funny and the action scenes(even though they were pretty much just like the 'Naked Gun' shooting behind cover sequence) were excellent.
6.5/10
Needless to say, I was not that interested in seeing this.
*
I, honestly, didn't expect to enjoy this as much as I did. It was quite funny and the action scenes(even though they were pretty much just like the 'Naked Gun' shooting behind cover sequence) were excellent.
6.5/10
#3. Here Today
I literally only found out about this film when Cineworld updated their booking schedule for the first week of September 2021.
I was initially interested in seeing this when I found out it starred Tiffany Haddish and also the main location of the story was based in New York.
*
The comedic moments were quite lackluster, hardly laughed. But, the dramatic scenes were handled perfectly. I loved the significant use of flashbacks, conveying how bad Charlie's dementia was getting.
Powerful performances by Billy Crystal and Tiffany Haddish. Great directing from Billy.
The OST reminded me a lot of the score from Motherless Brooklyn, smooth jazz throughout the runtime.
Went into this not expecting much, but left feeling rather moved.
7.5/10
I was initially interested in seeing this when I found out it starred Tiffany Haddish and also the main location of the story was based in New York.
*
The comedic moments were quite lackluster, hardly laughed. But, the dramatic scenes were handled perfectly. I loved the significant use of flashbacks, conveying how bad Charlie's dementia was getting.
Powerful performances by Billy Crystal and Tiffany Haddish. Great directing from Billy.
The OST reminded me a lot of the score from Motherless Brooklyn, smooth jazz throughout the runtime.
Went into this not expecting much, but left feeling rather moved.
7.5/10
#2. 12 Mighty Orphans
Not a huge fan/watcher of Gridiron Football. I've only played both of EA Sports' NFL 'Long Shot' story modes and watched the Disney+ original film 'Safety'.
*
This was actually pretty great, some very powerful scenes and an amazing performance by Luke Wilson.
8/10
#1. Shang-Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings
I've only watched two of the director, Destin's films. That being 'Short Term 12' and 'Just Mercy', the former being a very recent first watch last month. I enjoyed both alot.
I loved how the actor behind Shang-Chi, Simu Liu prior to the movie's release, marketed the Hell out off the film just by being a fanboy. Buying the merch, action figures/any other memorabilia, posing next to big billboard advertisements among many other things.
The visuals in the trailers looked amazing and definitely got me excited for the film.
*
I can honestly say this is now my favourite MCU origin/solo film. Stunning fight scenes, excellent story.
Ben Kingsley was hilarious, reprising his role as Trevor alongside the adorably funny face-less creature, Morris.
Simu Liu was amazing as Shang-Chi. I could definetley tell he trained his ass off for the martial art fight scenes, he made it look so effortless, akin to the legendary Jackie Chan and Jet Li.
My jaw absolutely dropped during the mid-credits scene. I did not expect to see a normal Bruce Banner again post-Endgame. It was a very nonchalant reveal.
The end-credits scene was a little lackluster imo.
MARVEL has a knack for having the first credits scene be the surprising sequence and the last one is usally disappointing, case and point Far From Home. First scene, Peter gets his identity revealed. The last one, Nick Fury turned out to be portrayed by a Skrull the whole film.
It was great film, that included incredible action and I can't wait for the sequel.
8/10
I loved how the actor behind Shang-Chi, Simu Liu prior to the movie's release, marketed the Hell out off the film just by being a fanboy. Buying the merch, action figures/any other memorabilia, posing next to big billboard advertisements among many other things.
The visuals in the trailers looked amazing and definitely got me excited for the film.
*
I can honestly say this is now my favourite MCU origin/solo film. Stunning fight scenes, excellent story.
Ben Kingsley was hilarious, reprising his role as Trevor alongside the adorably funny face-less creature, Morris.
Simu Liu was amazing as Shang-Chi. I could definetley tell he trained his ass off for the martial art fight scenes, he made it look so effortless, akin to the legendary Jackie Chan and Jet Li.
My jaw absolutely dropped during the mid-credits scene. I did not expect to see a normal Bruce Banner again post-Endgame. It was a very nonchalant reveal.
The end-credits scene was a little lackluster imo.
MARVEL has a knack for having the first credits scene be the surprising sequence and the last one is usally disappointing, case and point Far From Home. First scene, Peter gets his identity revealed. The last one, Nick Fury turned out to be portrayed by a Skrull the whole film.
It was great film, that included incredible action and I can't wait for the sequel.
8/10
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