Don't expect the twists and turns of the Shymalan years past. This, like the Visit before it, is a straight-forward thriller with strong performances. The best McAvoy has ever done.
As the Star Trek films progress, the characters remain full of spunk and bouncy around the screen with a cartoonish charm. Yet, the plot of these films remain wrangled in its own history. They try to live up to the TV shows that have come before while attempting to appeal to the Transformer audience of today. Unfortunately, that leaves the film ridden with cliches and poorly timed one-liners. Well, at least it's fun.
Fans of Star Wars and Sci-Fi welcome. This is a film for young and old. Exciting and action packed. Although there is little in the matter of character and a series of contrivances that will surely annoy, the film will satisfy the SW fan in all of us.
If you are a fan of Mamoru, Ghost in the Shell, Japanese animation, or good films in general, this is the movie to watch. It is artistic. It is tense. It is beautiful.
The movie has little nods to other books in the series. It plays heavily on fan service but little on the plot at hand. The only muggle is there just to react and be someone to talk to. He has no real purpose. Only at the end of the film do you realize that the true purpose of the film is to set up four more films. Feels like a waste, but a waste that doesn't leave you bored.
Surprisingly refreshing take on an old plot device
on April 3, 2017
Posted by: ToasT92
from St. Louis, MO
Verified Purchase:Yes
We've seen it before with Groundhog day -- and we will see it again in that new teen drama/thriller -- the protagonist learns a lesson while living the same day over and over again through helping others. This time done in a wonderful science-fiction setting, the story grabs on to you and doesn't let you go until the third act where it nearly falls on its face. Regardless, the first hour twenty are worth the money.
The overarching story lays a foundation for a story that should captivate but ultimately leaves you thinking, "meh." Moana and Maui are strong but have little to do with each other other than argue. Certain scenes should be removed and others added. The songs are less than memorable.
Each morning the wind rustles the trees, and makes the grass sway. The mighty river roars with hundreds of gallons of water flowing, while the birds chirp and animals seek their next meal. You love the peace and tranquility of this world — there are no cell phones, no e-mail, no traffic. However, in this post-apocalyptic realm filled with ruins from a past civilization, there are strange mechanized creatures that appear at will. What secrets lie within the ruins? Why are the machines here? What is their purpose? Only you can discover the truth.Venture into a lush and vibrant post-apocalyptic world that filled with ancient ruins, decaying buildings and mysterious mechanized creatures in Horizon Zero Dawn. Step into the role of Aloy, a skilled hunter, who explores the realm to uncover her past as well as the secrets of this world. Immerse yourself in the detailed forests, soaring mountains and dynamic ruins of a lost civilization. Explore the vast landscape that features changing weather systems and a full day/night cycle. Experience the collision of nature and machines that lends to a dynamic combination of exploration and gameplay. Harness Aloy's speed and cunning to overcome the machines' raw strength and size and survive each encounter. Are you ready to experience a new dawn?
If you like The Witcher III, but want to play it around your kids, then this is the game for you. Sans excessive violence, nudity, or cursing, this open-world game will satiate your appetite post-Witcher. It contains a vast beautiful world rich in detail and history. A few side missions rival that of the Red Baron in The Witcher. I recommend this game to all who wish to play a game with meaning.
A great character driven piece that will pull your heart strings as well as your butt to the edge of the seat. It will grab you and not let go.... cliche. It's worth every one of them.