Terminator Genisys Review

Terminator Genisys is the fifth installment in the Terminator franchise. It is directed by Alan Taylor and stars Arnold Schwarzengger, Jai Courtney, Emilia Clarke, and Jason Clarke. The basic premise is that John Connor sends Kyle Reese back in time to protect Sarah Connor, but when he arrives in 1984, nothing is as he expected it to be. This movie acts a sequel/reboot, since it basically tries to erase what happened in all the past movies. I for one thought this was an interesting thing to do. I was very very wrong.

First thing I want to say is: Fuck you Paramount for spoiling such a major plot twist in the trailer. I won't say what it is for those that don't know, but yeah I have no idea why they would spoil something like that. Anyways, the major problem this movie has is the writing. Doing a time travel movie isn't easy, and whenever your movie focuses on time travel I believe you have to keep it as simple as possible. Terminator Genisys decided it was better to keep adding twists and to convolute the story. This movie is a mess. Things just don't make sense at all, and it doesn't help the fact that the movie keeps adding more and more time traveling elements into it. The dialogue is also really bad. There are moments where characters say stuff that don't even make sense at all. There are plot holes everywhere, and also worth noting is the fact that J.K Simmons is in this movie. His character has absolutely nothing to do here. If you erase his character nothing would change. Big waste of talent.




The film also tends to feel like self-parody. Arnold is just an over the top cartoon version of the terminator, which is really dissapointing. I wanted the awesome hardcore terminator from the other films, but nope. The acting isn't anything special either, which is dissapointing since there is actually a good cast here. I can say though that the film at least is entertaining. If you turn your brain off and not think about all the plot holes and conflicting elements you might have fun. The problem is that the characters always bring up the time traveling elements, making you think about them again. The action is well directed, which is definitely something that does make the film a little bit easier to sit through. The visual effects were a mixed bag. Sometimes they would look really good, and then other times they would look pretty bad.




Terminator Genisys was a really bad film. It can be fun, but there are so many bad elements surrounding it that it's hard to really have fun with it. I think the only way this movie could have worked was if the writers kept it simple. Plot wholes, inconsistencies, bad dialogue, sub-par acting, etc. This really is not a good movie at all and it's better if you just avoid it. 1.5/5

Jurassic World Review

Jurassic World is the fourth film in the Jurassic Park franchise. This time it is directed by Colin Trevorrow, and stars Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard. The basic premise is that  Isla Nublar now features a fully functioning dinosaur theme park, Jurassic World, as originally envisioned by John Hammond. After 10 years of operation and visitor rates declining, in order to fulfill a corporate mandate, a new attraction is created to re-spark visitor's interest, which backfires horribly.

Jurassic Park is a film that for me has always defined what movie magic is. I saw it when I was about 3 or 4 years old, and it really made me believe that dinosaurs were real. Going into this film I knew that it wouldn't capture the same feeling the original one had, and I love the fact that the premise of the film reflects that. People aren't impressed with dinosaurs anymore since they've already seen them. They want something new, so a new dinosaur is created. It is sort of how us as an audience won't be impressed with seeing dinosaurs on a film like when the original one came out. With that in mind though I can say that this is the best sequel to Jurassic Park yet. Chris Pratt proves that he really is a star, and actually plays a much different character than what he usually does. He can actually do a pretty serious role without really relying on jokes and comedy. Bryce Dallas Howard plays a corporate figure from the park. She does start off kind of stiff but her character really does change by the end of the film.

One thing I do have to say about the movie is that there is a lot going on at once. You have the main plot which follows Pratt and Howard chasing the I-Rex. Then there is a subplot that follows two kids who are Howards' character nephews. There is also another subplot that follows Vincent D'Onofrio who plays a character who wants to weaponise the dinosaurs. I wish the film would have focused more on the main story, since it did switch focus a lot. In the final act though everything does fall into place. An element that really surprised me were the raptors. In the trailer they are shown to follow orders, which seemed kind of odd, but it really works extremely well. It was actually one of the strongest points of the movie. The film also goes back to the main themes of the original movie, with the fact that nature can not be controlled. I think that the theme might actually be more emphasized in this one than in the first one, but it never tries to shove it down your throat.  

The visual effects were very well done, and I liked the fact that there are some animatronics thrown in here too. The film does have a lot of nods to the first one, and even goes as far as to having some really similar shots and scenes. The biggest compliment I can give the film though is the amount of fun I had with it. From start to finish I was entertained, and loved being brought back to the world that made me love movies since I was young. It's not better than the first one, but it never really was going to be, and that is absolutely fine with me. 4/5

Spy Review

Spy is a comedy directed by Paul Feig. It stars Melissa McCarthy, Jason Statham, Rose Byrne and Jude Law. The premise basically follows McCarthys' character, who plays a desk bound agent, and her transformation into a field agent. 

I'm going to start by saying that I was getting pretty sick of Melissa McCarthy. She always plays the same character. A rude, loud, obnoxious character. It really got old (for me at least) pretty fast. So I thought that this would be the same type of role for her. Surprisingly it isn't. The film starts with her being a pretty shy agent. She only sits behind a desk and tells the field agent where to go and what to do. She is very insecure, but she gets her chance to become a field agent due to some unfortunate events. She is really funny for most of the film, but she does start to turn into the same type of McCarthy character she always plays. She starts falling down, and insulting everyone. Thankfully it isn't as bad as in her other films so it can be pretty funny at times. The best actor in this movie is by far Jason Statham. He has some really funny monologues that feel like self-parody, and I loved it. Plus they don't over use him. He gets the perfect amount of screen time so it never feels like he is over doing it. Another surprise was Rose Byrne as the villain. I never thought she could actually play a villain, but she proved me wrong. She is awesome here. The only character that I had a problem with was with McCarthys' best friend. Her jokes rarely got a laugh out of me, and she got kind of annoying at times.

One thing that I never expected was how good the action was. Paul Feig just proved that he would make a really cool action movie. It is all shot very well, and has great choreography. In most spy comedy films the action is almost always just intended for comedic purposes and never actually focuses on actually being legit action. Spy gets major props on that front. When I think about it the action was even better than the comedy because a lot of the jokes here didn't hit for me. This is the type of comedy that has joke after joke after joke. When a comedy does that not everything is going to hit, and I wish they would have balanced out the comedy with the action instead of trying to go with a straight up comedy. 

Spy really surprised me. McCarthy wasn't annoying like I though she would be. Statham and Byrne were very very funny, and the action was fantastic. I do wish that they would have taken it easy with the comedy since so many jokes at once won't really hit, and I also wish they created a better story. The story here is extremely predictable, and you just know how the film is going to end since the very beginning. Another minor problem I had was the fact that the green screen (when used) was very noticeable and took me out of the movie, as well as some VFX shots. I do recommend seeing Spy though. It has some really funny moments, and some very cool action scenes. It does have a lot of shortcomings, but it is still pretty enjoyable. 3.5/5

Tomorrowland Review

Tomorrowland is a new science fiction Disney film directed by Brad Bird. It stars George Clooney, and Britt Robertson. The plot of the film is basically a secret, since the trailers only show you that a girl finds a pin and whenever she touches said pin she sees this place called Tomorrowland. So she decided that she is going to find a way to get to this place.

I was incredibly excited for this movie. It is an original movie with a pretty interesting premise, plus it was being directed by Brad Bird. Brad Bird is the same guy that directed The Iron Giant, The Incredibles, Ratatouille, and Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol. I love all those films, and I think he is an extremely talented guy. Once the movie ended I only felt one thing: Disappointment. I'll start by saying that this isn't a bad movie, so don't get me wrong. I was loving the first two acts of this movie. George Clooney and Britt Robertson were freaking awesome in this movie. I also have to say that Raffey Cassidy, who is a little girl that plays a character called Athena in this movie, was very very good too, and kids in movies sometimes can get annoying. The whole story was really cool, and there was this sense of mystery as to what was Tomorrowland, and what was going on there over there that was so urgent. The action sequences were awesome and very well directed, and there was also some really good character development going on for everyone. The visual effects are very well done, and there is also a sense of awe and wonder when you see some of the scenes that take place in Tomorrowland. It looks really really good.

This is a movie that really is about the journey and not the destination, cause as soon as they get to Tomorrowland I felt as if the writers (Damon Lindelof and Brad Bird) just didn't know what to do next. Once in Tomorrowland they basically reveal the villain and the event that has to be stopped. In all honesty the villain was really lame. and the event that has to be stopped was kind of worse. This last 30 minutes all revolve around the message the film is trying to tell us. I won't say what that message is, but it is something we have all heard countless times before. It's good message for sure, but I was expecting something a lot more imaginative. Here the film decides to just bash your head with this message. Everything that happens in the final act is revolving around that message, so all the build up before getting to Tomorrowland doesn't pay off. Yes there is a cool looking action sequence in the end, but it doesn't feel as exciting or as interesting as the other action sequences since the whole point of it was pretty bad.

Tomorrowland is a really amazing movie right until that final act. It is very well acted, and very well written. It is funny, exciting, interesting, and original. The big payoff which was supposed to be getting to Tomorrowland was very dissapointing, and I wish Bird would have come up with something a lot better to have the characters do there. I do recommend watching it though, because I believe original films like this should be supported so we get more of them. It is very weird to have big films like this be original, and not based on any comic, or be a sequel or reboot of anything. 3/5

Mad Max: Fury Road Review

Over the years action movies have been running out of steam. Each year there's really only a couple of action movies that are really well made. Just to be clear I'm not including super hero movies in the action movie category, since I think super hero movies are a completely different category. Action movies are trying to replicate super hero movies now. Having almost invincible characters, big CGI sequences, etc. Thank God Mad Max came out and basically just showed everyone how it is done.

For those of you that don't know, Mad Max: Fury Road is the fourth installment in the Mad Max series. The first three films starred Mel Gibson in the title role and basically revolved around a post-apocalyptic world where gasoline is the most precious thing. The Mad Max films have had a big impact on film, and I really recommend watching them. This time Mad Max is played by Tom Hardy. The story basically goes like this: A guy called Immortan Joe is viewed as a God since he has a big supply of water, which is basically gone from the world. He also keeps various wives so that he can have multiple kids. A woman that works for him, called Furiosa (played by Charlize Theron), smuggles his wives and tries to get them to a safe place. Max is unfortunately tangled in this whole scheme, and has to help Furiosa along the way.

The movie is basically a 2 hour chase scene. The action is (almost) all done with practical effects, which means that CGI was almost never used. Director George Miller basically schooled every action director there is, since the stunts in the movie are so unbelievably amazing. You have guys swinging around in large poles grabbing people from other cars and taking them away. You have characters strapped to cars. You even have a guy playing electric guitar and firing off flames while he does so. This movie really is the definition of insane, and I loved every minute of it. The hand to hand combat scenes are also done perfectly. No shaky cam bullshit is ever found in this film. This is an action movie that is done absolutely perfectly.

When the film does decide to stop for a moment to catch it's breath, you get some really interesting character backgrounds, specially from Furiosa, who just owns this movie. This is a movie that really shows that women can kick serious ass. Seriously, every  single woman who is in this film gets to kick ass, and that is very weird for an action movie. Tom Hardy fits very well into the role of Mad Max, and doesn't feel like a big departure from Gibson's take, but Charlize Theron is the best part of the movie. She really feels almost like the main character from the movie. The movie could have been called Furiosa: Fury Road and it would have made complete sense.

Mad Max: Fury Road is one of the best action films I've seen period. No doubt about it. If you have watched other Mad Max films and haven't enjoyed them then you won't enjoy this one since it's basically a Mad Max film on steroids. For those that have never seen one you can actually watch this without having seen the others. The story doesn't try to connect with the others at all, although it does have some references that fans will enjoy. I do recommend watching Mad Max, and Mad Max 2 just to get a feel of how this series works, but it's not really necessary. Mad Max: Fury Road was pretty much perfect. What a lovely day indeed.
 5/5

Avengers: Age of Ultron Review

Avengers: Age of Ultron is the newest installment of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. It is once again directed by Joss Whedon and features a massive cast including Robert Downey Jr, Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner, Elizabeth Olsen, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Samuel L. Jackson, Cobie Smulders, Don Cheadle, Paul Bettany, Anthony Mackie, and James Spader. Yeah that is a lot of people to juggle in one film.

I have to start by saying this is the most fun I've had in a movie all year. Joss Whedon nailed it once again, and I actually find the fact that he managed to pull this movie off even more impressive than when he did the first one and here is why. The first one was a movie that had every single character set up from previous films including the villain and his plan. All Joss Whedon had to do was put them all together and balance them all while being true to how he wrote every single character. This time however he has to setup a new villain, Ultron, played by James Spader. Ultron was awesome, and he was something the MCU needed since most of the villains apart from Loki and the Winter Soldier really haven't been very memorable. Ultron is a fantastic villain since he is the type of villain that you can understand where he is coming from. He sees that the only way for peace is for him to eliminate the human race, since we are the cause of every problem that happens on earth. Frankly he isn't wrong, and that's what makes him so cool to watch. Plus James Spader just kills it as Ultron. I also like the fact that Ultron is a pretty sarcastic villain. He isn't the regular "mean" villain, he actually cracks some jokes from time to time. Villain aside, Whedon also brought in some other new characters. You have Scarlet Witch and Quicksilver, who are twins with special abilities. Quicksilver can run extremely fast, and Scarlet Witch can get into peoples mind and do other telekinetic stuff. I thought they would feel unnecessary but they really bring a lot to the film. Specially since they are the ones that cause the Avengers to break in a psychological way. The other new character is Vision. I won't spoil anything about him, but the way they bring him in and how they handle him is perfect if you ask me.

The other heroes are handled even better than last time in my opinion. Their interactions are funnier, and they all get developed really well. The most surprising though was Hawkeye. I never expected him to have such a big part in the story. It was really cool seeing and knowing more of him since he kind of got the short end of the stick on the last movie. The action is done extremely well. You can tell what's going on at all times, and the CGI is seamless. It is tons of fun and I was never really bored. Even when there is no action on screen just seeing all these heroes interacting with each other is a blast, which really is a testament to Joss Whedons' writing skills.

My only minor complaint with the movie though is a small part of the film involving Thor. When you see the movie you'll know what I mean. It didn't feel like part of the film, and it really only was there to set up Thor: Ragnarok. But it really doesn't take up a lot of screen time from the rest of the movie so it really didn't bother me too much.

I loved Avengers: Age of Ultron. It was so much fun from start to finish, and really went in depth with all the characters this time around, which was something I wasn't expecting because of the huge amount of characters that are in this film. I still might say I like the first one a tiny bit better just for the fact that the first one was all set up from the start, so you get into it right from the start, but I'm still not sure. Definitely watch this on a movie theater, it really is a big screen experience. 5/5

Home Review

Home is an animated film starring Jim Parsons and Rihanna. The story takes place on planet Earth, where an alien race called the Boov invade the planet. However, a teenage girl named Tip manages to avoid capture and goes on the run with another Boov called Oh who also finds himself on the run. 

Home is a hard film for me to describe. It's a film that is kind of fun to watch, but once it ended and I stepped out of the theater... I almost completely forgot about it. The big problem that this film has is the fact that there really isn't anything particularly interesting about it. The characters aren't anything special, the script offers a few laughs but nothing really amazing, and the big sequences also left a lot to be desired. Something that I did really enjoy was the voice acting. Jim Parsons and Rihanna do a great job in their roles, even if Rihanna does sound a little older than the girl she is voicing. That's basically the only thing that I found to be really good in the film.

Home isn't a bad film, but it isn't a particularly good one either. It doesn't do anything out of the ordinary and is extremely predictable. Even the action sequences are kind of bland at times. It's fun while you watch it, but once it's over you won't think about the film again. Kids though will probably really have fun with it, but anyone else won't find anything mind blowing here. 2.5/5 

Furious 7 Review

Furious 7 is the seventh (!) installment in The Fast and The Furious series. The film follows Deckard Shaw who is Owen Shaws (villain from the last film) brother, as he tries to hunt down every single member of Doms team for revenge. This is the first film since The Fast and The Furious Tokyo Drift not to be directed by Justin Lin. It is instead directed by James Wan who has directed films like Saw, Insidious, and The Conjuring. The film features a huge cast including Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Dwayne Johnson, Tyrese Gibson, Ludacris, Michelle Rodriguez, Jordana Brewster, Kurt Russel, Djimon Hounsou, and  Jason Statham. This film (as with the past couple of films) is all about over the top action. If you walk into this movie expecting an amazing plot and great acting then this movie is not for you.

This film is just filled with some awesome fist fights. Some awesome shoot outs. Fantastic chase scenes. It really is a very manly film. You even have girls dancing around in bikinis and booty shots everywhere. And it is all done in the most over the top way possible. The good thing is that all the action is very well done, and doesn't feature any shaky cam. James Wan really knows how to film action, which was one of my fears going into the movie because he is more of a horror movie director and had never done anything like this before. The movie is really non stop action, and it is an insane amount of fun to watch. The fact that the whole cast works so well together and actually feels like a family just makes all their interaction a lot more fun to watch. Jason Statham as the villain was really bad ass. Specially since he almost always shows up by himself. He doesn't need henchmen or others helping him, and that makes him even cooler.

My only two complaints are the fact that Dwayne Johnson is just in the movie during the beginning and during the end, and the fact that the plot is pretty convoluted. There are a ton of characters and a ton of things happening at once, but since this film really isn't about plot and character development it doesn't really matter too much.

Another thing that has to be discussed is Paul Walker. As I guess everyone knows he died in a car accident back in 2013 while the movie was still shooting. He did manage to complete 85% of the film, while the rest was completed with the help of his brothers and CGI. The CGI is pretty noticeable which might take some out of the movie, but it isn't too bad. One thing that I did love was the way they handled the characters exit from the films. It was done perfectly. But the best thing was the final scene. It was perfect and I can't think of a better way they could have ended the film.

 Furious 7 is a film that has to be watched on the big screen. It is over the top and ridiculous, but that's what everyone wants this films to be and it works. It is almost impossible not to have fun while watching it, and the way they handled Paul Walker was perfect, even if the CGI wasn't the greatest ever. Definitely watch Furious 7, it is simply awesome. 4.5/5

Focus Review

Focus is a film starring Will Smith and Margot Robbie. The movie follows a con-man (Smith), who is in the middle on a scheme when a girl (Robbie) from his past shows up and messes everything up. I enjoyed watching the film, although it does have a lot of problems. First of all the film changes from being a romance to being a dark comedy a lot. You never have a complete mix of the two. You´ll have a scene that is just completely romantic, and then you will go into a scene that is comedic. If scenes had elements of both it would have been perfect. Another problem is the fact that the film, the ending in particular, throws twist after twist after twist. If there was one or two twists it could have been ok. But there are like five of them, and it kind of gets annoying.

The movie does get a lot right though. The chemistry between Smith and Robbie is fantastic, which is crucial when the movie is kind of a romance. Smith is awesome as always, and he is the main reason the movie is entertaining to watch. If it had been another actor it might have not been as fun. There is also a fantastic scene during a football game. I hoped that there would be more scenes like that one in the movie. The film also seems far fetched at times, but it isn't too bad though.

Focus is a fun time but that's about it. There is nothing particularly mind blowing about it, and the fact that it doesn't really know if it's a romance or comedy brings it down at times. The saving grace of the film is Will Smith. That guy is fun to watch in everything he does (except After Earth). If you have a couple of hours to spare, you might have fun with this one. 3/5

Chappie Review

Chappie is the new sci-fi film by Neill Blomkamp. It stars Dev Patel, Hugh Jackman, Sigourney Weaver, a rap group from South Africa (more on them later), and Sharlto Copley as Chappie. The film is set in the near future. Android robots are being deployed to control crime in Johannesburg. The creator of this program is Dev Patel, and he is working on making a robot that actually has a consciousness. A robot that can have emotions and morals. This robot ends up being Chappie. Hugh Jackman´s character on the other hand is the creator of the Moose program. This are huge robot but they are controlled by humans via a neuron helmet back at the base, and he isn´t getting the funding he needs since Dev Patels´program is already working With this two characters the film presents two different stand points. Letting humans continue to do the work with technology aiding them, or letting technology take control over the situation in a more efficient way since they don't really have morals and won´t get emotional over any situation at all.

You would think the movie would actually have Dev Patel and Hugh Jackman going at it with their ideologies. That´s not the case. Here´s where the rap group I mentioned comes in and basically ruin what could have been a very different movie. They play gangsters, and they need to do a heist to pay off this other gangster or they will get killed. So they get control of Chappie to help them do this. Since Chappie is like a kid, everything that he is told is what he will learn. The gangsters basically teach him to fight, how to talk, and how to steal. So firstly this gangsters are extremely annoying. You just want them off the screen, but the movie focuses mainly on them. This whole plot derails the movie completely and also affects action scenes later on in the movie. When the action is going on you don´t really care if anyone gets killed because the people get screen time are basically huge ass holes for having what´s basically a kid do the dirty work for them. The action is entertaining but you just don´t care for the people involved, so there really is no tension when things are blowing up. And if you are at least expecting a lot of action to entertain you, just know that there are really just 2 action sequences in the whole movie. Jackman´s character is potrayed as an ass hole too, even though he does have some pretty valid points and it would have been interesting to have his character be more than just the bad guy. The only characters that you really care for are Patel and Chappie. Sharlto Copley as Chappie is really the best part of this film. All of the body language and the way he speaks really makes you feel for him when bad stuff happens to him. You forget he is a robot and actually feel like he is just a kid, which is pretty impressive.

Another strong point are the visuals in this film. Blomkamp really knows how to shoot a movie, specially action sequences, and it keeps showing in this film. The visual effects are also amazing, and every single robot looks like it´s actually there. The acting is also good, except for our annoying rap duo. This really could have been an interesting movie if it wasn´t for the weird plot choice Blomkamp chose to follow. I hope that he gets his shit together for Alien 5, because if this movie tells us something is that he is not headed in the right direction as a writer at least. 2/5

Whiplash Review

This is a truly amazing movie. Whiplash stars Miles Teller who plays a student jazz drummer. His dream is to become one of the all time greats, but first he has to face an abusive teacher played by J.K. Simmons. Most people think Whiplash is a movie that mostly revolves around music. I found it to actually be more of a psychological battle between Miles Tellers' character and J.K. Simmons' character. J.K. Simmons begins to really push Miles Tellers' character to the edge until he can't take it anymore, and so begins a battle of wits to see who will ultimately outwit who. 

First of all I have to say that Miles Teller was fantastic in this movie, specially since he can actually play the drums which really makes him perfect for the role. J.K. Simmons though is the absolute stand out of this movie. Imagine his character from the Spider-Man movies, completely bald and with the ability to curse now. That is basically his character in this movie and he is absolutely fantastic. You really do feel afraid of this guy at times, plus the insults that come out of his mouth are brilliant too. 

One of the great things about this movie is how it shows Miles Tellers' character having to struggle with various relationships.  His family doesn't understand why drumming is important to him. They would rather have him do something else like sports or having a regular job. Anybody who has a passion for any art form knows that explaining your love for your art to other family members is really hard, and most of the time they won't understand. It also shows how you can lose a ton of things just for the sake of being the absolute best in your craft. 

But the best thing by far is the way J.K. Simmons and Miles Teller clash in this movie. The conflicts are very serious since you have two characters that feel really strong about their opinions, and when they start going at each other you really see some very intense scenes and acting. The editing is brilliant too. It really makes the whole film very fast paced and exhilarating, specially when Miles Teller is playing the drums. It switches from Miles Teller to his double (for the harder parts) seamlessly. You really won't notice when it's him or when it's not him. 

This is a movie that absolutely must be seen in a movie theater since the sound is really freaking amazing. It definitely is not the same as watching it on a computer or a regular t.v. The ending of the film was absolute perfection in my opinion. If you love music, watch this movie. If you have a passion for art, watch this movie. If you love amazing acting, watch this movie. Whiplash really is an amazing movie. 5/5  

Kingsman: The Secret Service Review

It's been a while since I saw a ridiculously fun movie. Kingsman is directed by Matthew Vaughn and it is a spy movie, but it's not like the ones we see nowadays. It's an homage to the old ones. You have the main villain with an impediment of sorts (this time being Samuel L. Jackson with a lisp). An over the top villain who is missing limbs and instead finds them replaced with weapons (this time being blades instead of legs). You also have the gadgets and much more. What makes this movie so awesome is the fact that it also points out the cliches that all these types of movies suffered. It is very self aware of what it is and doesn't try to be serious like most films try to be now.  

The basic plot of the film revolves around the Kingsman, a secret organization who consider themselves the knights of the modern age. They are all gentlemen, dress extremely well, and can also kill anyone with virtually anything. So after one of their own dies, they are forced to find a new member that will help them stop a multi-billionaires evil plan. The main cast includes Colin Firth, Michael Caine, Samuel L. Jackson, and the main star is Taron Egerton who is relatively a newcomer. Taron Egerton really surprised me since he actually makes his character feel like a relatable person who is going through a ton of different problems in his life. Colin Firth was also fantastic, specially since he did most of his own stunts which for his age is quite impressive. He also managed to play someone that is actually going through issues of his own, and not just the bad ass super spy in the movie. Samuel L. Jackson nailed the over the top villain role, and it was awesome that he added the lisp to his character. It really makes his character feel like an old school villain (without ever over doing it).

The best thing about the movie though is Matthew Vaughn's directing.  You can tell he loves old spy movies, but he also pokes fun at the stupid stuff in them. For those that don't know he also directed Kick-Ass and X-Men: First Class, so you already know that this guy really knows how to make a really stylish action movie. Everything is shot extremely well without any shaky cam or multiple cuts. You can actually see that the actors are performing their stunts which is a huge plus for a movie like this. The choreography was great too, so the action scenes end up having a really cool stylish look to them. Matthew Vaughn also implements the over the top violence he used for Kick-Ass which really adds to the experience, specially when our blade legged villain appears. 

The music is also fantastic, and it goes hand in hand with the action scenes. You can tell that Matthew Vaughn worked really closely with the composer so that the action goes in rhythm with the music. The film´s humor was also another plus. A lot of the jokes are really crude and would have probably failed, but the way they are delivered in this movie actually manages to make them work. 

I really can't find anything wrong with Kingsman: The Secret Service. It is incredibly fun, well acted, has amazing over the top action scenes, and is actually not a predictable movie at times. I do recommend everyone to check this one out. It was really fucking awesome. 5/5

Fifty Shades Of Grey Review

I actually thought it was an O.K movie. I read the book and it was really bad, so I was not expecting much from this going in. I thought the acting was pretty decent. Jamie Dornan was good as Grey, since the character is actually a pretty stiff character most of the time. I also liked that they actually added a little bit more depth to Grey with what happened during his early childhood. Dakota Johnson was actually great as Anastasia, and is actually realistic and not just a horny girl like in the book. There is very little chemistry between the two, but that´s the point. They´re complete opposites. They are not supposed to fit together.  I also liked that the film does not focus on the sex. It tries to focus on the relationship between the characters with Anastasia wanting a regular relationship without the BDSM and Grey trying to please her while trying to keep his lifestyle the same.

Visually I thought the film was very well shot. Each shot looked really slick and had really great lighting. The aerial scenes were the visual highlight though. Very nicely done in that department.

The music was another highlight. I really enjoyed the soundtrack, and I personally thought that the songs fit the scenes pretty well. They really fit the respective tone of each scene.

The much awaited sex scenes are basically going to disappoint everyone. Instead of being really graphic, they decided to approach them on a more intimate level. I think this was the best way to go because otherwise it would have been ridiculous and hilarious just like in the book.

The script is where I had a ton of problems. They thought it was a good idea to take a lot of the lines from the book and just put them into the movie. Most of these lines were just cringe worthy. It was awful whenever one of these lines was spoken. A positive note is that at least they try to play these cringe worthy scenes for laughs. You can tell that everyone involved knows how ridiculous the whole story is, so they poke fun at it a lot.

The film also has some pretty weird editing. For example there is one scene where Anastasia tells Christian that it was nice knowing him. You would think that she is finally over with him for a while at least. 1 minute later (literally) they´re having sex in her room. You can tell that there´s stuff missing there. It´s also a much longer movie than I expected it to be, and there are a lot of scenes that could have been cut. There are also characters that don´t really seem to do much in the film. They show up just because they´re in the book but are not utilized enough in the movie to justify their appearance.

All in all the movie was just O.K. It has good acting, good music, it looks really good visually, and takes all the ridiculous elements from the books and has some fun with them. On the other hand the editing seems really off, and the script can be really cringe worthy at times. I do think that even if you end up liking it or hating it... it is an interesting watch. 3/5