Ocean's 11

Brad Pitt's shirt is really shiny and his hair very blonde streaky. 

One and three quarters thumbs up - much heist, much fun. 

Hamilton

Cindy has proven herself un-trustworthy because she doesn't like "Schuyler Sisters". Not just meh about it. Actively. Dislikes. 

Two thumbs up - and it was much fun at this sing-a-long screening (I got to be King George!). 'LaFayette' in 'Guns and Ships' will now have to be accompanied by Ben's arms up shaking dance move.

Love Actually

No Daniel, no one has a fall. None of the story arcs involve a physical fall. 

Two thumbs up - I used this as my timer for how long the ham was in the oven for. And good thing because I almost went without watching Love Actually for the year.. or having ham! 

Home Alone

Our extended family is very familiar with security bars. Must be the areas we lived in and our parents' collective paranoia. 

One and a half thumbs up - I have major problems with the family dynamic but overall very fun! I also cried... in HOME ALONE (a child's comedy). 

Happiest Season

Oh so this is what rich white people's house/Christmas/entertainment is like.

One thumbs up - K Stew is good, but Dan Levy is scene stealing! 

Wolfwalkers

And somehow our post-movie discussion mostly centred on arguing whether movie Paddington bear was cute or hideous. 

One and a half thumbs up - wildly exceeded my expectations, but also because my first exposure was a childish looking screen-grab. But the animation and story is so much richer than that! Also Robyn looked and sounded like Saoirse Ronan, and you are wearing green, so of course I thought she was Irish (she was not). 

The Godfather

Al Pacino has always been an old man to me, but he is so young and kind of handsome in this!

One and a half thumbs up - personal thumbs down to us for running late with the food again, but then personal thumbs up because I think everyone seemed to enjoy it. Extra personal thumbs up to Nicole for "A Menu They Couldn't Refuse" hehe. 

Moon

 

"You look like a radioactive tampon... like a banana with a yeast infection" 

One and a quarter thumbs up - for once however I wish there was more psychological tension. 

Superbad

Rain yelped 'Evan!' in the perfect Becca tone before movie-Becca did. It was so funny.

Two thumbs up - yes these background viewings count because you KNOW we are listening and stifled laughing in the lead-up to our favourite lines (all of them). Be glad I didn't count the time we watched it on one fifth of the TV size with no sound (watch party fundraiser) only because we stopped after like 40 minutes because we got tired. 

Tampopo

It's like the '22 Short Films about Springfield' episode of the The Simpsons. Except that there were a number of curve-ball short films (and one long slow zoom) that I did not expect in a film about ramen. 

One and three quarters thumbs up - might be hastily a bit too positive but whatever! I was all 'hand them the two-thumbs-up' during the ramen storyline which was just the sweetest adorable Ghibli-esque thing. But then the salt and lemon (and lemon seeds??) happened and then my soul retched a bit at the prawns, and egg yolk. So yeah slight downgrade. But it's still good, it's still good!! 

Borat Subsequent Moviefilm

I kind of knew about the Rudy Guiliani bit; not that surprised by am impressed they got that on camera. So my favourite/shocking part was the song! Oh wow!

Three quarters thumbs up - okay fun but the original is definitely better.

Get Out

I look around and see apprehensive people... and a nervous cat (Ben).

Two thumbs up - great tight movie. And thankful for the 'sex slave!' moments to give us a comedic break.  

Kajillionaire

Again, there is something about FICTIONAL mid-range 'bad' people that is so much more unlikeable than straight up evil villains. 

One thumbs down - no I did not enjoy watching a cult-like family be neglectful to each other and parasites to society. And all for such a low sum of money. 

Bombshell

Oh god that Margot Robbie scene was so uncomfortable, I could feel it through the screen. I wonder if men feel as grossed out watching that? 

One thumbs up - I thought it was good acting by everyone. But the real MVP is the prosthetics person - MY GOD that was amazing work!

Little Women

I just still don't believe Timothee Chalamet can pull Florence Pugh from an ice hole. Like if I were Amy, I would be like "oh yes, save me Christian Bale!" But if I saw Timothee Chalamet I would like "um... this doesn't look good for me." I would have more confidence in Saoirse or Florence. 

One and three quarter thumbs up - against popular opinion, I generally like the more girly character (Sansa over Ayra, Amy as much as Jo), so I am so happy there is finally more understanding and redemption given to Amy. I love that and so much more about this version EXCEPT how it is non-linear. There is just nothing to gain by doing this, and I feel we lose the foundation and build up to a lot of relationships but namely Jo and Laurie. Can someone find a (free) program so I can edit this to my liking please? 

Cats

Must you walk with shoulder shimmy ALL THE TIME?? Why is the Tay-Tay cat the only one with boobs? WHY ARE YOU TRYING TO MAKE THIS SEXY?? Please stop. Oh god it's not stopping. 

Two thumbs/paws down - that was as freaky on the eyes as expected. Equal parts horrific and laughably ridiculous. Also equal parts hate for the creepy CGI as well as the source material. It is literally a shitty cat meet-and-greet/talent show with the weakest plotline, and not even good songs. As someone said "this is a successful musical?!"

Emma

I am SO CONFUSED about who all the men are. Mr. Elton, Mr. Knightley, Mr. Churchill, Mr. Martin, Mr. Dixon, Mr. Weston, that older man who made the "M and A" joke - who are you all?? I think it's because the crazy sideburns make everyone look the same. 

Three quarters thumbs up - why are all the interior scenes so dark?? Like I get they didn't have electricity then, but WE are allowed to use electricity to light up the set. 

Fast Times at Ridgemont High

There are a number of ratings we need to discuss. The movie rating. The Vietnamese chilli chicken pizza rating (7.5/10 which is comparable to bringing this pizza to a 6 or 7 pizza party but NOT a four-person-four-pizza party). The shoulder stiffness rating (personal thumbs from Michelle into my 9 out of 9 rock hard shoulders). Good times! 

Half a thumbs up - eh maybe it's a context thing, or you have to be a cool kid, but it didn't do it for me. I think I need an over-arching story or plotline. These kids barely even had obstacles. 

Pride and Prejudice

Regency era England:

Pros: you get to be super excited about ribbons! 

Cons: they take the whole concept of 'family' and 'face' way too seriously, and you barely have any agency as a woman. 

One and a half thumbs up - this is the type of movie I should like (period piece, Keira Knightley) and I did. But I shan't hop on the Darcy love train because I personally don't believe he makes up for being a judgemental and hypocritical dick. But his nose appeared to get smaller which was good. 

The Devil All The Time

So Daniel really really hates voice-overs. And he is slowly inceptioning me because whilst I don't hate it, I am so much more aware of it. 

Three quarters thumbs up - I was roped in because I needed to know why and how things were going to go down; but it was only alright in the end. 

The Last Black Man in San Francisco

Two men on a skateboard made me smile.  

Half a thumbs up - afterwards I read a review that described it as a 'mood-piece' which I thought was perfect. It was very beautiful but too slow for me (I fell asleep at some point). 

Superbad

So the other day I had to get a pap smear. Afterwards, the doctor goes 'Oh you did really well. Very relaxed.' And all I could think was 1. 'Not my first rodeo' and 2: "Some women pride themselves on their dick-taking abilities." "Dick-taking abilities? You think that's a good thing to say about someone?" "The fucked-up thing is, I actually do, okay?"

Two thumbs up - and the new quote I never noticed before is "ball dick ball... like a division sign". Thank you Ben and Rain as per us(ual). 

Punch Drunk Love

So it seems like Anna is the unofficial filter of what is good or will be popular. When Nicole likes it, it is not necessarily a thing. But when Anna likes it (maybe a tad later), ohhh now it is good! :p

Zero thumbs up - was not sure if I was falling asleep because of the punch or because it was boring... but consensus said it was boring. I liked the pudding bit... but that was about it. 

Portrait of A Lady on Fire

It probably was because this idea was inceptioned in my head ages before, but I truly did feel lightly repulsed when the inoffensive man appeared on screen, after spending all this time with the women only. Like why are you in our space?

One and three quarters thumbs up - it was so beautiful! Both visually and the storyline. And I think overall beautiful in its simplicity. 

Birds of Prey: And The Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn

Me a month ago: "Yay!! Netflix will have that Harley Quinn movie next month! I have heard it wasn't terrible"

Daniel: "If you are excited because it is NOT terrible, then your standards are too low" 

One quarter thumbs up - it wasn't terrible... but it wasn't great. Female superheroes, Asian-American director... I wish it was better though! 

Heat

Things I was disproportionately annoyed at about this film (non or barely a spoiler):

1. Eady - the age difference.

2. Eady - dumb bitch. 

3. Val Kilmer - this guy was an 80s/90s heart-throb? Seriously? This guy? 

I can't even with all this. 

One and a quarter thumbs up - it was good, but not Fugitive-good. But personal thumbs up to me for blinding nominating this film to the 'will Daniel like this?' query and scoring a positive rating!

Dogtooth

That moment when the first thing happened (which in hindsight was totally tame in comparison) and I looked around and we were all frozen with hands over our faces or eyes in shock. 

Three quarters thumbs up - "I have been frowning this whole movie" - Jessica, on behalf of all of us. That was highly disturbing and frustrating. BUT WHY?? 

Enola Holmes

If I were in mid-high school, I would totally start incorporating this aesthetic into my life and fan-girl over the boy. But alas I am old now so Henry Cavill in the three piece suit is what does it. 

A quarter thumbs up - I have this weird sliding scale of suspending belief. I can suspend a tiny bit of belief or a lot of belief - the extremes. But a medium amount? No deal. I just could not deal with everyone's cavalier attitude to a missing lady. 

Booksmart

I had an after-epiphany why this does not get quoted as much as 'Mean Girls' or 'Superbad'. It is because the funniest moments (well to me) are more physical rather than a quote-able line e.g. Beanie Feldstein's wide-eyed moments, perfectly timed gag reflexes, Ling Ling! 

Two thumbs up - "Booksmart's central love story is the platonic one between Molly and Amy. This shouldn't feel revolutionary, but I still well up every time I see two young women on screen adoring each other rather than compteing" - Greta Parry for The Guardian. Rewatched because of this beautifully written piece that says everything I feel about the movie, but better. Watch it and read it!!

Once Upon A Time in Hollywood

A good 40 minutes or so needs to be cut from the beginning half, especially the "acting" scenes (Seriously? You are doing the whole scene??). The end part, from '6 months later' onwards, is otherwise fine Tarantino as is. 

One thumbs up - very far from his best or even his usual good baseline. I have just realised in this second viewing that this one doesn't have chapters like the others (which I enjoy), and the music/score is weaker and not a major player like the others. But mostly I have figured that the majority of Leo's scenes just keep dragging on and are overall superfluous. Brad Pitt > Leo.

Senna

No Nicole, Formula 1 racing is not like Herbie Fully Loaded. 

One and a half thumbs up - gripping for the entire three hours (haha just 106mins but Nicole/Google got it wrong). But seriously it was really good! I didn't have the words for it at the time, but I really liked that they constructed this from just archival footage, without any 'retrospective interviews or commentary'. 

Les Traducteurs (The Translators)

So there is a hot new novel that they want released in multiple languages at the same time. They hire ten translators, lock them in a bunker and get them to translate. But then some pages get leaked... BUT WHO LEAKED IT?!

Half a thumbs up - Very mediocre. I see their inspirations in Agatha Christie and maybe Ocean's Eleven, but its falls short and the characters ended up as silly caricatures. Did not live up to the headline and photo caption byline in that ABC review article (it got me good!)

Chinatown

I have delayed watching this for years because I was not sure if the face in the poster was cigarette smoke or a ghost. I was very scared it was a ghost... or an eventual pile of goo someone's hands might go in. 

One thumbs up - moderately exciting, but I am too much of a dumb-dumb to understand why it is apparently the greatest screenplay ever. Faye Dunaway is exquisite though, despite the weird eyebrows. 

You've Got Mail

"Does anyone mind if I try the caviar but not have the egg (salad)?" - Daniel.

OH THIS IS TOO APT!!

Two thumbs up - I still maintain this as my favourite! The snappy conversations and emails! F-O-X! Sweet-funny!

Sleepless In Seattle

Oh boy those tissues needed to be shared around when Sam and Jonah reunite. 

Two thumbs up - I was pleasantly surprised by how funny it was! I was however pikachu-face-surprised when everyone jumped ship on Team Mail!

Superbad

"Say when... height-wise"

Two thumbs up - a serendipitous screening because it was at the top of the 'good DVDs stack' Ben came across when looking for The Simpsons ("Abe, you've aged terribly"). We watched that too. 

Volver

Is this going to be about guns? Or ghosts? All or none of the above? 

One and a half thumbs up - ♡ women ♡. But especially Penelope Cruz. 

Kingsman: The Secret Service

I thought I would have been safe because there is no way I would get a free sim card (what data are you trying to get on me??). Turns out I wouldn't have been, and they had an explanation for it. Damnit! 

One and a half thumbs up - much fun! 

The Lobster

I laughed out loud when Farrell and Weisz were restrained-excited about being both short-sighted and having astigmatism. I completely forgot about this scene!

Two thumbs up - this type of strange and macabre I am on board with and I love. Probably because it is dotted with dark-but-hilariously absurd moments. Much love for The Lobster!

I'm Thinking Of Ending Things

"I thought this was going to be some depressed existentialist shit, not 'Hereditary' shit! Oh no what have I done?!"

- My voiceover (i.e. yelling my commentary across the apartment); less monologue-y, more panicked whinging! 

Two thumbs down officially, but more like two flaming turds. In fact, watching my actual poop on actual fire would be more entertaining and interesting than this shit. It was some hellish combination of boring and stress-inducing. After this fantastic waste of time, I want to extend my apologies to my sweet 'Magnolia' and my little pompous 'V for Vendetta'. I hastily derided both as the worst film I've watched this year. But this surpasses everything. Why do I keep giving Kaufman a chance? I should really red-light-stop-don't-watch him. 

Moonrise Kingdom

I am sensing a few commanding behaviours from Sam to Suzy that make me go 'if you weren't a child, this would be less endearing and more... controlling'. But he is a weird kid and young, so I will let it go and enjoy the movie. 

Two thumbs up - Moonrise Kingdom is probably my favourite aesthetic of his films. There is also something oddly comforting about the tartan prints popping up in the Scouts.

Mean Girls

Is 'Mean Girls' a Christmas movie? No it is not. Yes it has some scenes involving Christmas, but not predominately. You would then say this statement is also true for 'Bridget Jones' Diary.' Simply having a Christmas scene doth not maketh a Christmas movie. Ergo, Bridget Jones is also not a Christmas movie *dust hands*

Two thumbs up - I can't decide which I love more, Mean Girls or Superbad. I feel they are just different sides of the same coin; that coin being the height of comedy. Also coincidentally or not, both films have a funny bit about vests. 

An Affair To Remember

2 - 3 weeks before this session, Nicole is researching how we will source this movie. She finds an Ebay seller and drives over to purchase the DVD. She felt bad for only buying one cheap purchase so she also purchased another DVD. She brings it over one week in advance so it is here and ready. 

Sooo.... this afternoon I was going through my DVDs to find something to watch. And. TURNS OUT I HAD "AN AFFAIR TO REMEMBER" THIS WHOLE TIME. Lol oops.

One and a quarter thumbs up - it was very beautiful. "Pink champagne" colour palette and beautiful singing voices and trans-atlantic accents. And she was so spunky and like-able! 

Knives Out

I also use a donut analogy at work! Except mine is for the optic nerve, with progressive enlargement of the donut hole symbolising glaucoma. So... not as fun. 

Two thumbs up - is this too hasty? It is my second viewing though. But it is just such a great combination of ensemble cast, murder mystery, detective work, humour and sly social commentary. Hits all the right notes! 

The Italian Job

Me (5 mins in): "I bet Ed Norton turns out to be a bad guy. I don't trust that sleazy moustache"

(10 mins in): Suspicions confirmed.

One and quarter thumbs up - good heist. Pure heist. More heist than cars (because that is why I delayed watching this since forever). 

Becoming

Watched this because I thought it would be my shortcut to pretend to discuss the book with Jenny and Sue. It is more about her book tour, though I am sure some of the stories in between are in the book.

Three quarters thumbs up - all I could think of when watching it was that Michelle and Barack are greater than the sum of its parts. Not to disparage their achievements but I feel their strength in partnership is a huge reason they are able to be successful. So I found it difficult as a husband-less loser, to be as inspired by her powerful messages as those other people were. Like, I can't even be moved by Michelle Obama. Who is an amazing and wonderful woman. Thank you for listening to my weird take on this. 

V for Vendetta

Controversial opinion: Natalie Portman is an overrated actress and most of her films are not good. Everyone just likes her because she is part Israeli, went to Harvard and not a typical Hollywood blonde. Which are all decent. But go on, name me your favourite Natalie Portman film. Besides Black Swan and Closer, there is nothing good!
Two thumbs down - that was terrible. I thought this was supposed to be one of the few good Natalie Portman films. It is so stupid. Grandiosely ridiculous dialogue! But worse than that was Portman's horrendous English accent! It was so distractingly bad that I scoffed 'oh god' many times. I can't even.

Mary, Queen of Scots

"How cruel men are"
Yep. These 1500s men are especially dick-ish. Like seriously, you are a slightly noble nobody. You are upgrading no matter what. Why the stupid and undeserved drive to be king as well? Just fucking be happy with what you have.
One thumbs up - of all the olden day monarchies, anything involving Elizabeth I always fascinates me, so I will be slightly biased. And I learnt something about Catholics vs. Protestants. Crudely put, Catholics like the Pope, but Protestants are like 'BOOOO Pope! You don't even go here'. Both however are quite misogynistic. 

Pain and Glory (Dolor Y Gloria)

I know this is supposed to be showcasing Antonio Banderas, but I can't help but once again be enamoured by Penelope Cruz, who is just so ageless and radiant. 

One and a half thumbs up - not perfect but it was very beautiful, especially the flashbacks. It is described as a "series of reunions" which was a lovely way to put it in hindsight. 

The Man from U.N.C.L.E.

Spies? Spies in the 1960s? Spies in the 1960s with cool fashion? Spies in the 1960s with cool fashion in Italy? Spies in the 1960s with cool fashion in Italy cavorting with wealthy people with nice things? AND everyone is ridiculously good-looking? Yes to everything.

One and a half thumbs up - what fun and a feast for the eyes! I know this didn't rate very well, but it doesn't take itself too seriously and I enjoy it a lot! 

Selena

Ali Wong is how I first knew about Selena. J.Lo notably mentioned for it intrigued me more. And this scene was very affirming. 

Half a thumbs up - as a movie, not that great. Having already read (multiple times) the Wikipedia entry for Selena, I was expecting a bit more. And in my head I always thought the antagonist was a young woman (I was wrong). But J.Lo was really good in it. Am disappointed however that she didn't get to sing in this, but was asked to lip-sync. 

The Shop Around The Corner

 Any scene or dialogue involving the 'Ochi Tchornya' cigarette box was JUST HILARIOUS. Especially when they all picked it up!

One and three quarters thumbs up - I loved it! It was so funny and sweet. What a wonderful surprise. I literally squealed in delight at these original scenes that were paralleled in 'You've Got Mail'. Should have had more goulash though! :p

Jumanji: The Next Level

I am blurring the lines between Danny DeVito and Frank Reynolds because so many times when it was his character/avatar in Jumanji, I was expecting much more crude dialogue than what it ends up being (e.g. can you imagine what Frank Reynolds would be saying if he was in the body of an Asian woman?!)

One and a quarter thumbs up - that was a fun ride, as expected. 

Joe Versus The Volcano

This is so wildly inferior to 'Sleepless in Seattle' and 'You've Got Mail'. I see why no one talks about this Hanks/Ryan film. 

One thumbs down - it was a bit very lame. And any movie where you make up an ethnic people and culture is always fraught with being racist. Despite how crap it was, Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan did have good chemistry and I am glad the universe/Nora Ephron gave them a second chance. 

National Treasure

Food club surprise was Nicolas Cage-free egg snacks. I was very proud of myself, if I must say so myself. 

One thumbs up - now this was silly. So was Nicolas Cage - he wanted to squeeze lemon juice, or possibly rub the lemon, DIRECTLY on the Declaration of Independence. 

Tenet

Look, I still don't fully get Inception. So I came into this expecting to not understand anything, which is exactly what happened. But you have to lean in and accept that you will have no idea what is going on, but to just go along with. Don't fight the quicksand/sinkhole into the land of confusion; just enjoy the swirl.

One and a half thumbs up - though this is probably over-rated by a quarter thumbs because it was just so good to be back in the cinema (I can't achieve this level of sound at home! Feel the vibrations because it was so loud!). But I enjoyed it, and I would even watch it again but only in the hearing-impaired session with closed captions. 

Wonder Woman

I wish there was a playlist of movie action sounds for me to fall asleep to. I don't know why, but I just do.

A quarter of a thumbs up - there isn't as much 'fun' or good fight scenes in this compared to say a Marvel movie. 

Being John Malkovich

Which comes first? The director or the screenplay writer? 

Turns out it's the screenwriter. The weird (primarily) and wonderful (eh) Charlie Kaufman. I mostly can't with him; it's just too wacky for me. The Jonze made the Kaufman slightly more palatable for this one. 

Three quarters thumbs up - my face was a constant battle between 'aa that is so weird' and 'heh that was funny'. However despite how weird and unnerving it was, I. Was. Hooked. 

Her Smell

I seriously could not understand any dialogue for the first hour. Could not tell if it was because of the constant and excessive background noises or because it was drug-addled jibber-jabber. 

One and a half thumbs down - probably being a bit harsh because I just cannot separate my dislike for the character with the movie. We have watched a lot of despicable characters in Movie Club but there is something about this brand of asshole that just riles me up. Don't do drugs kids. It makes you super selfish, self-absorbed, sweaty and breathy. Also don't go full dad jumper haha!

Bend It Like Beckham

I have always liked this film. It is very fun. And I always get a kick from seeing 'typical Asian family dynamics' on screen. Like I TOTALLY understand the strictness, the lying and sneaking, covering for your siblings. We just GET IT. 

One and a half thumbs up - probably because of the current zeitgeist, I am particularly aware that this is a film featuring mostly women, predominately 'of colour' and touches on racism, LGBT; but is overall a fairly liked film with a lot of people. I think being centred around sports helped. A lot. 

The Sound of Music

 Me: I don't remember this song ('Something Good' by Maria and the Captain before they get married) at all!

Daniel: Can't all be bangers

One and a half thumbs up - and noticing little anti-Nazi clues (the Austrian flag bit!) that clearly went over my head as a child. 

First Cow

I did not expect pastries to be the most exciting thing in a movie featuring an Asian person in Western Frontier times. 

Half a thumbs up - though it got much better, it doesn't make up for the first 20 minutes which was so boring and dragged out and 'not-integral' (-Nicole) to anything. This is why directors should not edit their own stuff; we get stuck with crap they will not let go of.  

The Fugitive

Of course this is the only reason I know of this film. P.S. there was an actual dam! Not just a Simpsons thing. 

One and a half thumbs up - sexy fast-paced action. Not sexy, but that was refreshing that they avoided the cliche and ditched both potential 'love interests'. I also liked that both Harrison Ford and Tommy Lee Jones' characters were smart, quick-to-action and not dumb-dumbs. 

What's Eating Gilbert Grape

Nicole was convinced Johnny Depp's hair was a wig. It was not. But we all agree the amber locks were NOT a good look. What an interesting but terrible choice. 

Zero thumbs up - that was neither as sad or as good as I was expecting. Also personal thumbs up to me for an amazing food-club side hustle grape platter. But personal thumbs down to also me for technical difficulties. 

Charlie's Angels

Back at the start of COVID quarantine, I was *THIS CLOSE* to finding and watching Charlie's Angels over Fleabag, just to watch Nicole's head explode. But then she generously shared her Amazon account with me, and I just couldn't risk having that taken away haha.

One thumbs down - it's not good. But it wasn't as bad as I was expecting. BUT, they had an opportunity to put three major drawcard names but you went with two nobodies and Kristen Stewart as the lead?! She was horrendous! And the other girls were actually really cool! Man, this should have been their big break and they got shafted.

Forgetting Sarah Marshall

I blame Russell Brand for popularising the manky hair-shit tatts look that is everywhere now ahem Bachie in Paradise ahem.
One and a quarter thumbs up - I always enjoy this. I clearly will never be accused of being a TV/film snob with my lowbrow inclinations.

Grease

I cannot get over how old they all look. Like seriously, you want me to believe this (T-Bird) 40 year old man is a teen?? Cha-Cha looks 45! Are these people supposed to be a rival teenage gang? Because they look more like actual adults harassing some local teens.
One and a quarter thumbs up - and good on ya Olivia Newton-John for beating breast cancer twice according to dad. He also likes your song 'Xanadu', one of the first things he heard coming to Australia.

Magnolia

Fucking tedious. Mostly despicable people that you can't/don't want to empathise for. So much superfluous crap. And horrible use of soundtrack. The score in the second act obviously did its job by making me feel agitated, but have you ever felt agitated but also SO BORED??
Two thumbs down - I HATED IT. Worst film I have seen all year. However it had quite a spread of reactions from "I didn't hate it", "Well THAT was memorable", "I liked the medical details" and "I think I am going to have nightmares". Good movie club discussion. Too bad we didn't sit on the bar stools to officially form the panel haha.

King of Staten Island

So Marisa Tomei is everyone's hot New York mum. That is not a bad thing. She is so endearing.
Three quarters thumbs up - good mix of haha funny and sad/pathetic funny for the most part, but then it loses its pacing towards the end. I also think having already watched his Netflix stand up made me appreciate/like/warm up to it more than if I hadn't. Side note: it was nice being able to be back in the cinema, eating popcorn I didn't have to microwave.

Gattaca

Given I really like this and Minority Report, I think 'murder-mystery-in-a-future-dystopia' might be my version of Yvonne's 'magic-heist' favourite niche movie genres.
One and three quarters thumbs up - however thumbs down for the poster on IMdB. Whoever increased the contrast on Ethan Hawke's face into vampire oblivion is terrible.

The Old Guard

I am at a stage now where if Charlize is in it, I will almost always watch it. She is amazing at action... and comedy. Both of which are categories you wouldn't typically think her beautiful face would find strengths in.
One and three quarters thumbs up - I really enjoyed it, I liked the story, the action and they did justice to flashbacks. But if you don't like superheroes, or realistic fantasy/magic, you might find it a bit cliche. Nonetheless, my top 2020 film so far! However I haven't watched the 'Best Picture' frontrunner 'Bad Boys for Life' yet haha.

Ocean's 8

"Anne Hathaway replaced Jennifer Lawrence in this film... due to scheduling conflicts"
You think Jennifer Lawrence could have done better than Hathaway?? You crazy! NO WAY. I like Anne Hathaway in almost everything she does.
One thumbs up - twas supposed to be an afternoon movie but it got called up last minute tonight because I gave up after an hour into Da 5 Bloods.

In the Mood for Love

I came into this thinking it was going to be a visual feast (figuratively and literally) for the eyes. And it was beautiful, but I was much more taken and moved by the music and score. What sad sexy violin. 

One and a half thumbs up - very good, very beautiful. But can't say I would rush to rewatch it. As Nicole says, rewatch movies tend to be more about comfort. 

Captain America: Civil War

After the Team Captain America vs. Team Iron Man fight at the airport
Daniel: So I guess that was the best part of the movie?
Me: Well it is the iconic fight... but I think the best part is the helicopter and the biceps :p
Daniel: Well it doesn't take much then.
One and a quarter thumbs up

Hamilton

How on earth did Nicole know that I would have a crush on Lafayette?! (Daveed Diggs)
One and three quarters thumbs up - it was very good. But not $10 000 good. I could exist not paying that and having the supposedly crappy bootleg instead haha!

Marie Antoinette

I am pretty certain this scene is what inception-ed my want for champagne flutes and petit fours. Also Reb told me petit four means 'mini oven' and not 'four (4) small desserts' which is what I had assumed for years.
One and a quarter thumbs up - it is not a well regarded movie but I like it nonetheless, mostly for its aesthetic. Also personal thumbs up to me for thinking the soldiers' hats looked like 'Hamilton' hats (because we are watching that tomorrow) and turns out Marie Antoinette and Alexander Hamilton existed at pretty much the same time in history (late 1700s).

One Child Nation

What struck me most was that it was how much it affected people MY age. Like that could have been me. I could have been kept or discarded. Or grow up knowing a second sibling had to be given or taken away. Or your own parents or aunt/uncle forced to do things.
One and a half thumbs up - I especially liked that it was made by an actual Chinese lady who was personally affected and her reflections on it. It is so crazy the amount of stories she could gather even just within her own family.

Three Identical Strangers

I had spoiled it for myself by reading an article about it a while ago, but I was still amazed and I do think they had new information too.
One and a quarter thumbs up - that is so trippy.

365 Days

This isn't sexy at all! It is just rape-y and full of misogynistic violence. If my face wasn't doing that 'ugh/argh/gross' expression, it was chortling out a 'HA!' because of how ridiculous it was.
Two thumbs down - that was HORRENDOUS. The sex scenes aren't even worth putting up with the rest of the it.

Bridget Jones' Diary

Here are some choice things my dad said during the movie. See if you can spot the theme:

D: Is that girl Canadian?
K: No, she is American
D: Oh... so she is pretending to be speaking English?

D: Hey Katrina... so Bridget Jones' Diary... is it set in England?
K: Yes

D: So it is an all British movie? The British accents?

Speaking Vietnamese to mum:
D: Katrina nói là người Mỹ. Cô học nói bằng giọng người Anh. Hmm nếu cô nói giọng Mỹ thì không hợp
Translation: Katrina said she is American. And she learnt how to speak in an English accent. Hmm if she spoke in an American accent it wouldn't match (the film)

D: She is so clever! She is American but sounds British!

Two thumbs up! But what does dad think? "If you weren't here I would turn it to NCIS"

Mission: Impossible

I needed to change out of my jeans after our turn-of-events Kindred takeaway dinner, but I obviously couldn't go out during that dangling scene.
Half a thumbs up "I guess it was good for its time" - Reb. Jeez some of those camera angles are rough. And I am so so happy the female leads/characters have become so much better than that useless skinny doe-eyed lady. God she was hopeless.

Jurassic Park

I still don't understand who (in the film) and why Jeff Goldblum is there?
One and a quarter thumbs up - just a couple of decades late but this was my first time watching Jurassic Park EVER. It holds up very well.
Side note: did Yvonne sing the Jurassic theme song on Whatsapp recently? Was it during the Diplodocus debate? Or just because?

The Watermelon Woman

Hmm... I don't feel qualified enough to really comment on it because I am not black or queer? But I really appreciate the themes and intersections it involves.
Half a thumbs up - good talking points, hilarious conversation snippets, but I can't say I enjoyed the flow and format all that much.

Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation

"Hmm but it definitely is not overly Chinese. It's not like they were pandering to the Chinese. Or should I say.... panda-ing?"

- Me, being a good one hehe. 

One and a half thumbs up - that was very enjoyable. Also they were thinking of Jessica Chastain as first choice female lead?! UGH. She is so boring and forgettable. Rebecca Ferguson stomps her (and Vanessa Kirby) any day!! Isla was so cool!

You've Got Mail

"When you read a book as a child, it becomes a part of your identity in a way that no other reading in your whole life does" - Kathleen Kelly (written by Nora and Delia Ephron).
Books, movies, music. So many of my favourites in all of these are still those that I loved and consumed as a child or teenager. In saying that, 'Moulin Rouge' was my first official favourite movie. I don't have an official number one anymore, just a rough top 5 - 10. However I think 'You've Got Mail' has been the unofficial favourite for a long time now. Am I ready/proud enough to call it? Not yet... but eventually I think I will cave in.
Two thumbs up - this is my go-to movie. For any mood. It cheered me up from being super cranky that afternoon (1. the all gold puzzle might have been a mistake; 2. why the fuck is everything damp/cold/wet?). No shame.

The Virgin Suicides

How do you have sex on the roof? Aren't you worried about rolling off? Or at roof tiles slipping? Also, Kirsten Dunst's character Lux is only 14! 14!
One thumbs up - it is one of those films defined more by it's image and aesthetics than plot or dialogue. Had some questionable overlays? that I had forgotten.

Philadelphia

I cried twice - once during the movie, and once watching Tom Hanks' Best Actor Oscar speech.
Two thumbs up - wow! It is intense but restrained. And as much as I hate this word 'woke' it kind of embodies that before it's time because I can't imagine the early 90s was very friendly towards HIV/AIDS. Also no-one ever mentions Denzel Washington or Antonio Banderas (I had no idea previously) and they were both crucial and amazing too.

Atonement

I could talk about how detailed and epic that one long shot of the beaches of Dunkirk was... or I could talk about how that isn't actually Benedict Cumberbatch's butt - it was a digital butt put in afterwards. And also, he was the creep!! Completely forgot that was him.
One and three quarters thumbs up - it is intimate and beautiful. Keira's Knightley's dress is definitely the iconic green dress. Some Vogue instagram page tried to put the MI4 green dress in the same category. Just no. Only Scarlett O'Hara's green curtain dress may be a decent rival.

Romy and Michele's High School Reunion

Reb! That cowboy at the end was someone famous. It was Justin Theroux! You vibed right.
One thumbs up - hehe it's fun. And I always laugh when Romy pretends her shoe is filling up with blood and half limps away. Classic.

Rush Hour

I highly suspect mum pinched this DVD from Grandma. Hehe good choice. 

Two thumbs up - perfect afternoon movie with a practically perfect box of pizza Shapes. 

Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol

Dermot Mulroney (My Best Friend's Wedding; Gavin from Friends) played the cello in the orchestra for the score of this film. He is a part-time classical cellist. Now THAT is a great fun fact from IMdB! More of this and less stupid irrelevant facts (e.g. Agent Carter is a character from Marvel, in which Jeremy Renner also stars) please!

Three quarters thumbs up - it's alright, but it is no Fallout. 

Snowpiercer

Yeah (Reb's) Matt I agree, this was shite. How on earth did it get 94% on Rotten Tomatoes?!
One thumbs down - hot garbage in a frozen world. Really intriguing world and premise, but my god that was so disjointed and not coherent at all. I am sorry Bong Joon-Ho, but it is a thumbs down for me.

Mission Impossible: Fallout

Me: "Ooh okay. Download the phone. Oh that is clever. I was wondering how they would get the passcode again"
Reb: "Yeah... they are a bit more tech savvy than you"
EVERYONE IS MORE TECH SAVVY THAN ME. However I am more wily than them because if I had to transport a high value prisoner, I wouldn't use a super obvious armoured truck and police convoy. Seriously just pop them in the boot of a silver Corolla and be on your way.
One and a half thumbs up - "sexy fast paced action" except less on the sexy and more on the fast paced. AND I am totally blown by the stunts that they actually did: the skydive!, jumping between buildings!, rappelling down the Palais!, climbing the rope!, the cliff!. WOW!

A Cure For Wellness

Heh my pastel mint-green doona cover matches the colour theme for this movie.
One thumbs up - it is much more exciting and creepy than it reads on Wikipedia. I have wanted to watch this movie for a while now ever since seeing a lot of really cool artwork for it on alternative movie posters. But I was (rightfully) worried I would be scared so I read up the plot on Wikipedia. The movie is better, mostly because it is actually really beautiful. But also creepy, so beware.

To Kill A Mockingbird

Gregory Peck is to George Clooney what Robert Redford is to Brad Pitt. I personally vibe Pitt/Redford way, but really, they are all fine.
Two thumbs up - it is such an amazing adaptation of the book. Though it obviously has to omit some things (like reading to the mean old morphine lady, which for some reason I really liked that part) it really captures everything. And I totally forgot about Dill! And the tree hole treasures!

Ponyo

Whoa you're a man?! But you have such chaotic feminine energy.
One and a half thumbs up - it is basically a mermaid story but if mermaids were less sexy and more about wearing snuggies and being adorable.

Beastie Boys Story

Was not a fan of the format. The whole stage act felt contrived, the intermittent applause was cheesy, and what was the point of having "Spike Jones directed" for that? It didn't do anything better than a regular documentary would have achieved and you can still keep the amazing footage and stories (I especially loved being Madonn's support act, and the Marilyn Handoff house and wardrobe).
'Stupid fresh' but zero thumbs up - also personal thumbs down to Reb and myself for thinking MCA's uncle Nathaniel Hornblower was a real guy. Reb got a pity pat from Matt for that. #rhymez

Rocketman

So... my first experiences of a lot of Elton John songs that were NOT from the Lion King are often from a lot of hilariously "bad" movies (e.g. 'Bennie and the Jets' from 27 Dresses, 'Saturday Night's Alright' from that children's Gnome animation with Emily Blunt). But also good stuff like 'My Song' from Moulin Rouge, and 'Tiny Dancer' from Dave Grohl.
One and a quarter thumbs up - I quite enjoyed it actually. I am surprised that instead of diving into Elton's personal collection of glasses, they went with a lot of modern and current sunglasses (e.g. spotted the Chloe Carlina aviator, Gucci, Fendi, Oliver Goldsmith for being British and of that time; discovered a new brand Cazal).

Long Shot

This movie does not give a fuck how thinly veiled the references are hehe.
Half a thumbs up - they have good chemistry, it is mostly plausible (except for a certain speech at the end), but I think I had higher expectations and it didn't reach those.

Sully

Wait, your wife calls you Sully? That is like a partner calling me "Chimmy". Yeah, nah.
One thumbs up - it is all so insane. And how were there no media images of the passengers standing on the wings? *Voiceover: There were. She clearly did not remember these* 

A Dangerous Method

So I googled Carl Jung afterwards to see if he was as attractive as Michael Fassbender managed (despite the little mustache and little round glasses)... he was not. And the first images Google throws up are of a very old man. So... no.
One thumbs down - I was anticipating Keira Knightley-Michael Fassbender-spanking-sexual-hotness. It was NOT HOT. It was just psychoanalytical talk without much else going on.

Second Act

I am curious who of Nicole's shared Amazon recipients watched this before I did? Hehe.
Three quarters thumbs up - it is cheesy, it is predictable, it is surprisingly sweet, it has J Lo... all the makings for a perfect afternoon movie.

Monster

As difficult and disturbing as her life was, the saddest part for me was that she "hooked" herself for $30. Thirty dollars. That's it.
One thumbs up, all for Charlize because what a performance.
On a side note, I watched this movie in 30 - 45 minute portions over a couple of nights. I have done this for some other movies before too. Turns out this is a much more controversial move than I had ever thought! People I told this to range from agreeing (e.g. Lord of the Rings in portions became their mini TV series) to SHOOK and disappointed haha. So there you go, I do this to movies sometimes. I take the degustation dinner and eat it over the course of a week. Sometimes.

Okja

I don't know why but I was quite bothered by Mija's bowl haircut. Like why this stylistic choice? Is this still a typical hairstyle? Are you trying to ironically or lovingly embrace the Asian stereotype? But then isn't this just reinforcing the stereotype? But maybe Bong Joon doesn't have the same complex I do to this because he didn't have to sport a bowl haircut as a child.
Zero thumbs up - interesting world set-up, but it felt like it was neither here nor there, like one foot in the Korean world and another in the American world but not enough depth in either.

The Killing of a Sacred Deer

I had to pause and watch a video on making gnocchi (tip: add an egg next time), to calm myself down and to just give my eyes and soul a break.
One and a quarter thumbs up - that was NOT funny. The Lobster and The Favourite are much more my flavour of Yorgos Lanthimos dark humour. This was just absurdist but not at all funny. Get rid of any expectations of where you think it will go, because it will just veer off course.

Ratatouille

We talked about if we had a favourite food country. We couldn't nominate our clear winners, but Reb gave special mention to Sri Lanka for good surprise and variety. However we easily talked about our life-changing or memorable meals. Reb had a pistachio/ricotta gelato from Italy. One of mine was when we had Japanese breakfast in Hawaii. Fish for breakfast?! This is AMAZING.
Two thumbs up - for so long I have always said Finding Nemo is my favourite Pixar movie. But as I get older, I feel my tastes have matured and now Ratatouille might be the unofficial favourite.

Tigertail

Chinese New Year house party?? We had a lot of questions:
1. Is this a thing? Is this an American thing? It is so strange. Friends... at CNY?? Whaaat
2. This is apparently the first time you've hosted this without Eric, but... you've only been with him for eight months?
Three quarters thumbs up - it had a lot of potential but didn't really go into any relationship in further depth. It was beautifully shot though. I was vibing a mix of Wes Anderson/Tarantino which is a weird combination but I might have just been confusing the Wes Anderson aesthetics with retro Tarantino music.

The Talented Mr. Ripley

*Reb yelps*

"They just walked through the pigeons without flinching! Just walked through!"

An unmemorable second in the movie made memorable now haha. 

Two thumbs up - I want my life to look like a rich American in Italy in the early 60s. It is slightly elitist and bougie? Yes. Do I still want it? Yes. 

The Post

That Richard Nixon is a nasty piece of work.
Three quarters thumbs up - it was pretty slow for the whole first half, and I kept wondering how Meryl Streep was even relevant, but stick it out for the second half.

Vicky Cristina Barcelona

Of the two women, I always thought of Reb to be Scarlett Johanssen (creative, more free-spirited) and me to be Vicky (more 'traditional' and straight-laced). That was until during the scene where the women meet Javier Bardem and Reb commented "We are going where on the what now??"
So I guess we are both Vicky now. No-one is Maria Elena though. We are not crazy.

One and three quarters thumbs up - I never stop loving Penelope Cruz in this. She is so insane but you can't help but laugh or be drawn to her. 

Lion

At least I had tissues prepared this time. The first time I watched it in the cinemas I had to mop up my tears with my sleeves, ran out of space, then had to use my canvas bag. Ah the pre-COVID days when you could wipe your tears and snot on anything.
Two thumbs up - it is so beautiful but watch out for your heartstrings. I made it through the 'pepper' scene but basically wept for 10 mins straight in the end, and any scene with Nicole Kidman. She is wonderful and she holds a dear spot in my heart (since Moulin Rouge).

Notting Hill

I love Notting Hill and I am not ashamed. 

One and three quarters thumbs up.

Election

Worried Pathetic vs. Crazy Earnest. You are welcome
One and three quarters thumbs up - it is so funny. Go watch this (for free on SBS On Demand) if you haven't already!

Ad Astra

IMDb trivia: "Clifford McBride says that he has cataracts and has trouble seeing. Cataracts are one of the projected health problems linked to exposure to solar radiation during an extended period in space"
True. But also, HE OLD. He was always going to get cataracts even on Earth #optomfacts
An introspective one thumbs up - there was a lot of anticipation and I got to a high of one thumbs up, but then ended on three-quarters thumbs up. So rounded up. Also Brad Pitt does what only one other man (Tom Brady) has done so far - "hot in a helmet"

Bonnie and Clyde

I have never looked at a passionate or suspenseful scene and thought "hmm this needs BANJO music" but here we are. Oddly enough it actually works for this.

One and a half thumbs up - despite being set in depression-era dustbowl, it was just beautiful. Especially Faye Dunaway and Warren Beatty - what gorgeous people. 

Eat Pray Love

My 2020 started off with me getting dumped and heartbroken. Italia driving tour 2020 was supposed to be the thing to look forward to. It was going to be my Eat Pray Love. DAMN YOU CORONAVIRUS!!
One thumbs down - okay so my story/reason for Eat-Pray-Loving is literally the opposite of hers. Also this is movie is as shit as the reviews say. How did they manage to make the "Eat" in Italy look so unappealing?

Booksmart

After watching "She's All That", I was thinking that outcasts in movies are always 'arty'. You never had a 'maths' outcast (maybe except "Never Been Kissed") because it still not as cool as the 'arts kid'. So I loved that one of the many refreshing things about "Booksmart" was that they were just plain ol' academic nerds, rather than 'trendy arty kid'.
Two thumbs up - Booksmart is so brilliant and I love Beanie Feldstein's eye expressions!

She's All That

Hey Rebecca, guess what I found on TV? :p
Half a thumbs up

To All The Boys: P.S. I Still Love You

Attention all American tween films. Stop trying to make first and middle named characters happen. It's not going to happen. 

One thumbs down - it is not good. They are trying too hard to have a certain aesthetic, that it loses all the charm of the first one. Despite that, I went from being wildly annoyed at the first and middle name ridiculousness to crying during the part about the Korean word jung ("It's the connection between two people that can't be severed. Even when love turns to hate, you will always have tenderness in your heart for them"). What an emotional roller coaster. From a shitty teen Netflix movie. 

The Hateful Eight

It is so obvious in hindsight, but when the subtitles showed a song was by Jack White, I was like oh yeah, they can't just use actual songs from that period because they didn't have recorded music back then. DUH. 

One and a half thumbs up - the cold breath is real because they filmed in refrigerated sets. 

Pokemon: Detective Pikachu

"Pikachu's fur is so fluffy because the electricity stored in his body keeps it standing on end"
- IMDb trivia.

This was basically my face upon reading that info and throughout the entire movie because DETECTIVE PIKACHU IS SO GODDAMN CUTE!!
Two thumbs up - I forgot how adult the humour is in the Mr. Mime part, but I did not forget how enchanting and funny and great this movie is!! Third best movie of 2019 oh yeah!

Julie and Julia

I just can't even with Julia Child's voice. Meryl Streep nails it, but my god it is just too much. Well at least I learnt a new word 'rhotic' which I understand to be mean accents with a retained hard /r/ sound e.g. 'large, park' rather than 'car, far'.
One and a half thumbs up - I would guess not many people would rate this film, but I like it because cooking and Nora Ephron.

1917

How did they make that guy get progessively more white and pale? Makeup is the obvious answer but it seemed to be a continuous shot? But how?!
One thumbs up - it was good and concise, and the way it was shot with that seemingly continuous one shot was amazing. But Parasite was also equally shot well, is so much more interesting than a somewhat familiar war story, and it is original. Parasite clearly has my vote, though I think the Academy will go for the easy pick with 1917. Meh.

Uncut Gems

I felt so fucking stressed the whole time. Like up to here *temples*. There was no rest.
One and quarter thumbs up - this is why you don't gamble.

Shazam

An Indian kid? As our main hero? Finally how progressi- oh okay no.
One thumbs down - I don't know why it annoyed me so much, but I was so put off by the appearance of the Shazam hero - the smug grin, his perfectly gelled hair, his cartoonishly exaggerated padded body suit, the fact he looks nothing like the kid - that it just ruined it.

Parasite

Later that night it was super hot and muggy, but then I remembered a certain stair scene, spooked myself out, and had to make sure all my limbs were tucked in bed.

Two thumbs up - thumbs up, hands down nothing was better than Parasite in 2019 and it better win Best Picture! 

The Devil Wears Prada

Everyone is perfection in it, especially Emily Blunt at the end when she almost says something nice to Andie, but then just hangs up.
Two thumbs up - I love it. Then I hate how elitist and entitled their bubble is. Then I still love it anyway.

The Favourite

Oh I see. I am Lady Marlborough, overtaken by some new sycophant-y young thing.
Two thumbs up - everything is gorgeous about this movie, but I especially love the costuming and things like laser-cut lace to make it modern.

Booksmart

Okay we need a lot more compliments like this in our lives. I LOVE IT!!
Two thumbs up! It is hilarious. It is touching. It is unashamedly FEMININE. It is uplifting and re-affirming. It SPEAKS TO ME as a booksmart non-party girl. It is amazing!!

The Gentlemen

The dialogue was horrendous, and just because you can say 'c***' doesn't mean you should stick in every single scene. It reeked of being unnecessarily provocative.
One thumbs down - terrible dialogue and weird acting decisions; I didn't like it. But I feel this will be a mixed review type of movie.

Centre Stage

Cooper is a dickwad for two main reasons:
1. So... this dance is about a love triangle. You two (male and female) are ballerinas and you are a choreographer... SO NOT SUBTLE COOPER!
2. You can't just dance in the student workshop! It is for students! You have stolen from the poor understudy, who won't get a chance now. NOT COOL COOPER.
One thumbs up - it is lame, but I always enjoy it. Also I think Netflix is reading my mind because I heard a Jamiroquai song on the radio and thought "I am going to download Centre Stage for the plane ride" and then it was on Netflix the next day. 

Jojo Rabbit

"It was like an Inglorious Basterds Moonrise Kingdom" - Nicole, describing this movie to me.
THOSE ARE THE EXACT KEYWORDS/DIRECTORS/MOVIES I love.
Two thumbs up - it was fantastic! It is beautiful, sweet, poignant, so funny and everyone was so perfectly cast!

Beverly Hills Cop

Good tight cop action movie. Very funny, very 80s but in a good way. Holds up very well.
One a three quarters thumbs up! 

Free Solo

Okay that is just a sheer cliff. How on earth is there anything to hold onto or stand upon??
One thumbs up - I especially in awe of the filming of the crack climbs, which was so beautifully filmed but also TERRIFYING! I mildly wanted to vomit from fear just watching. I am his friend who couldn't bear to watch.

Fighting With My Family

Florence Pugh was really good in this! She looks great with darker features, and her low voice suited the character that I didn't even register it till I was thinking about Little Women afterwards.

One and a quarter thumbs up - it is so rare these days to have no idea what a movie is about before you watch it, so it was a lovely surprise that it was actually quite good (and based on real people!) 

Overboard

I've forgotten what triggers mention of this movie but Josh has been harping on about Overboard, starring Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn, for while now hehehe.

Half a thumbs up - it was an entertaining afternoon movie, but it would definitely not be made these days.