Tuesday 5 November 2024

Marvel Luke Cage [Season 1,] Episode 3: Who's Gonna Take the Weight? by AverageMansReviews

Marvel Luke Cage [Season 1,] Episode 3: Who's Gonna Take the Weight? by AverageMansReviews

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5 things about this episode

Warning: this TV program is only suitable for 15-year-olds and up; there is flashing effects/colourful effects/other effects/shooting/strangling/torture/medical

News: Storyline and Character [Character developments;] we have a news update on Henry "Pops" Hunter; he is the owner of Pops Barbershop in Harlem; his location is a massive part of the community and a safe haven for the younger generations.

Let me go into this location to make a little of cash withdrawal: Comedy and Action; Cage takes this vehicle door off this vehicle to act as basically as a riot police shield, so he enters this highly secure location under heavy fire and yes he does use this vehicle shield at one point to pin this individual up against the wall and then to use this individual's body mass on this door as a tenpin bowling ball to knock down these other individuals down the stairs as he continues go without them and around the corner.

This episode receives: 8/10, this episode is excellent; as you may have guessed even though we are just three episodes in this TV program just keeps going forward with its progressive tempo as things just keep developing in one way or another.

 

 


Monday 4 November 2024

Marvel Luke Cage [Season 1,] Episode 2: Code of the Streets by AverageMansReviews

Marvel Luke Cage [Season 1,] Episode 2: Code of the Streets by AverageMansReviews

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5 things about this episode

Warning: this TV program is only suitable for 15-year-olds and up; there is flashing effects/colourful effects/other effects/shooting/racism/breaking/medical

Watching Detectives Mercedes "Misty" Knight do her thing: Character [Character developments,] Storyline, Action and Art; she has the skill/ability to look at photographs and piece together what actually happened, which in turn for us the viewers plays out as if she was actually there [visualist/spectator] with this action sequence unfolding; there is this rotations prospective thing going on which is perfectly designed to draw its viewers in and to give it a immersive experience and to finish off these sequences we have a back in the room transaction which is also smartly done as well.

This episode receives: 8/10, this episode is excellent; it just builds upon the excellent momentum of the previous episode and just continues to set out its stall.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Heretic 2024 by AverageMansReviews

Heretic 2024 by AverageMansReviews

Related content: Attempted Assassination of a WWE Hall of Famer in 2024: Part 4 Link https://averagemansreviews2017.blogspot.com/2024/08/wwe-hall-of-famer-attempted.html and then Keep this WWE Hall of Famer out of the White House 2024 Link https://averagemansreviews2017.blogspot.com/2024/10/keep-this-wwe-hall-of-famer-out-of.html

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Warning: there is flashing effects/colourful effects/stabbing/impaling/decomposing/dismemberment/cutting/caving in/bodily functions/burning. As a common courtesy I will just say that this project is completely religious-based.

conceptual: basically; Mr. Read [Hugh Grant:] is a highly intelligent individuals that has been studying religion for a long time now, he would like to learn more about Mormons, so Sister Barnes and Sister Paxton [Sophie Thatcher & Chloe East:] they are two missionaries that have come to visit Mr Reed to discuss things with him from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Generally speaking: the framework and pacing of this 110 minutes from is good as this project is predominantly dialogue exchanges it, the framework and pacing just has to keep things mobile things.

Script, character developments, comedy and performances; this film explores the concept/conceptual of religion of many types and consequently its believers/followers as this project will simply show by the usage of the idea that many people had played the board game Monopoly, where you can get many different versions of this board game [religions] but you/us have to go all the way back to the beginning to another board game which Monopoly is based on to get the original; with the concept of their just being one board game which sprouted off these many different versions [religions.] I usually don't give heavy amounts of the script away but in this case; it is easier for me to point out something physical for you to watch if or when you go to see this film or see this film generally and obviously you can understand the concept of Monopoly.

But however for me this concept can also be used and adapted to even more modern ideologies such as in particular social media, the belief of one person regardless of it being true or not is in this case irrelevant, because we are talking about belief so for an example regardless if I believe that having Donald Trump back in the White House would be terrible for not only the US but the world at large; regardless of if he is by US law a convicted felon which based on fact also disqualifies you from voting and taking away women's rights and so on and so forth, his followers/supporters believe without question he is the right person for the job, even if he was saved by god or as I have illustrated why couldn't it have been satan? [In the connecting content] as you can clearly see it is all about ideologies, belief and control generally speaking I just chose Trump, because he is of modern times, but by and large social media has become the new religion, aligning yourself with people with the same ideologies and hating those that don't share your precise ideologies, for myself I have my own self values which I have picked up as I have a throughout life, which I'm sure there is some of you out there that our roughly the same.

The character developments are really well designed as we have two missionaries that believe in their beliefs and architectural to put it across versus somebody that in one way or another wants to challenge those beliefs with also cognitive, verbal understanding of what he is saying and doing with options, there is little bits of comedy in the dialogue exchanges; they could have done with a little bit more as it shows that Mr. Read mentally has the capacity to be mentally much quicker than what he is showing on a consistent basis; it would have flushed his character a bit more, it most definitely feels like a missed opportunity. Obviously this trio of performance create this articulate/debating chemistry with a no limits constructed by Mr. Read/Grant; this trio of performances should at the very least be nominated for many positive awards as it relates to supporting roles or/and leading role; Grant should be up for in my opinion up for an Academy Award Oscar Nominee in the leading role category for this film.

Art and action; the set designs and let's just go with Mr. Read's passion project is beautifully crafted and likewise the action sequences have been excellently thought out.

This film receives: 9/10, this film is excellent; if you have any open and wide mind, you will see this film as a conceptual film about religion without disrespecting any of them and usually I wouldn't rag on other film goer, but at the end of the film I saw/heard these two women basically say that this film has some kind of plot and even before I get the old expression; each to their own and all that kind of thing, I get it. But at the same time; on average if I had to guess they were in their mid-20s and I am in my early 40s. I said to the person I watch some of this content with what these two women had to say with the additional I am pretty sure when I was in their age range, I wasn't so clueless? This individual confirmed that I wasn't and just for the record this individual said; this film was weird, but I liked it.

The reason why I am saying all of this is; there is so much happening in this film, but and this is nothing against the film; but it doesn't feed you, if you see with your brain, mind, hearing and eyes you will understand the contents of this film.

 

The Apprentice 2024 by AverageMansReviews

The Apprentice 2024 by AverageMansReviews

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Warning: there is flashing effects/colourful effects/drugs/domestic violence/sexual assault/breaking/bodily functions/medical/references to homosexuality, racism, cancer, AIDS and the soviet union

When Donald met Rory: briefly; this film takes us through the rise of Donald Trump [Sebastien Stan:] he is currently working for his family's business The Trump Organization that where having let's just say legal problems. So Donald goes to seek this individual by the name of Roy Cohn [Jeremy Strong:] he is a lawyer and a prosecutor, basically he is a fix it guy and this was the beginning of a beautiful friendship.

Generally speaking: art, framework and pacing; because this film is a biography and we have this clear go through the decades approach of the 1970's and beyond which is chaotically yet beautifully shown, which in turn gives this film; a sense of up and go, which makes the framework and pacing on the whole upwardly mobile broadly speaking, because without nitpicking too much some parts of the film are better than others, but on the whole it does try to have flowed throughout of this 123 minute film.

Character developments, performances and comedy; on both counts for most parts they are all good and good versions of what they are meant to be combined with good performances that reflect that. But however the performances that clearly stood out for me was; Sebastian Stan as Donald Trump and Jeremy Strong as Roy Cohn; as they individually and/or together understood they characters and what was required to become the best interpretations of these individuals as best they could. Full disclosure I don't know anything about Roy Cohn, but if anyone can take a lump of clay such as Donald Trump and essentially mould them into his own image, but then surpass his master then you can guarantee that Cohn was a snake. Individually Stan and/or Strong should be looking at Academy Award Oscar at minimum nominees for Stan Best lead role or something to that effect and Strong should be nominated in the supporting role category and yes if you were wondering Stan does eventually put on Trump's mannerisms that have became associated with Trump; but they are done fluent nature and accuracy; because of this even though it is done in all seriousness it is a little bit funny and there are some other tiny bits of comedy, it is just I can't put them in this content.

This film receives: 8/10, this film is excellent; now I'm going to say something a bit different here, most of you won't go and see this film in America, because it doesn't exactly show Trump in the best light. In fact the box office takings tell me that most of you won't have the great fruits to go and see this film, because based on a budget of $16 million it is only taken over $4 million and this film has been out roughly in the US for five days when this content was first created, other countries vary on date of release. But it shows Trump even originally not being the brightest bulb in the box or when he gets much older still not being the brightest bulb in the box, yet when this content gets released this individual may indeed be your President again, so on behalf of my country the UK; let me just say you allowed Donald Trump in the White House twice: are you feeling okay? Because at least Ronald McDonald looks like a clown and is a clown, but surely he would be better than the clown you have put back in holding the nuclear ball for another four years; well done [if you can't tell; when someone is being sarcastic I can reassure you I am being very sarcastic here.] But if you want to learn how Donald Trump became Donald Trump take a look at this film. This film has 1 Nominee accredited to its name Cannes Film Festival 2024 Palme d'Or Ali Abbasi [the director of this film]

 

Sunday 3 November 2024

Spider-Man 2002 by AverageMansReviews

Spider-Man 2002 by AverageMansReviews

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Warning: there is flashing effects/colourful effects/transformation/drugs/shooting/impaling/medical/references to domestic family abuse

Dimension Earth-616 "With great power comes great responsibility": basically; Peter Parker/other character [Tobey Maguire:] is a student at high school; by the name of Midtown High School; he is very intelligent he is into science and all of that kind of thing. But when he gets bitten by a spider which has been scientifically experimented on, his life gets turned upside down. At first he takes up professional wrestling taking on Bonesaw McGraw [Randy Savage:] he is the main promotion champion of the NYWL; yes Savage is that legendary wrestler which is sadly no longer with us; with Bruce Campbell as the Ring Announcer. Because Parker/other character doesn't get paid he allows this criminal to run free, he finds out that Ben Parker/Uncle Ben [Cliff Robertson:] that is one half of Peter's parents that have brought him out. This son/grandson and dad/grandad had one last very difficult conversation before this incident; Robinson is certainly also no longer with us; where Uncle Ben has been killed and now Peter/other character is now seeking revenge. RIP Randy Mario Poffo/Randy Savage/"Macho Man" Randy Savage 1952-2011 and RIP Cliff Robertson 1923-2011: yes you may have both gone but you have played a small part in a much bigger universe of Marvel/Marvel Cinematic Universe; so you will never be forgotten.

Generally speaking: the framework and pacing of this 121 minutes film is good; I mean and I don't mean this disrespectful, but this script is very much the old and reliable origin story of Peter Parker/other character, like I have just said I don't mean this disrespectfully it is just at the same time there is no point going around and around the bush when just being honest about it is what is called for.

Character developments and performances; carrying on with this sentiment; the character versions reflect who they are meant to be at that time, but luckily enough as they say timing is everything; we were lucky to have Maguire, Kirsten Dunst as Mary Jane Watson: basic description; Peter's next door neighbour, they go to the same school and love interest, James Franco as Harry Osborn: basic description; Peter's best friend, they go to the same school and son to Norman Osborn. With some older names; Willem Dafoe as Norman Osborn/other character: basic description; he is a intelligent scientist/founder of Oscorp and the father of Harry Osborn. Dafoe is an integral part to this film as those of a younger age range are still finding their way in life is characters and growing into their character versions, you need somebody that is the driving force behind this title as you will see he manipulates chaos/brings chaos whenever he wants, Rosemary Harris as May Parker/Aunt May: basic description; is a loving wife to Ben Parker and loving auntie/mother to Peter Parker; she tries to be there for Peter with warmth, understanding and wisdom to create a nurturing environment. J. K. Simmons as J. Jonah Jameson: basic description; he runs the newspaper The Daily Bugle; he has a complicated relationship with this new protector on one hand he loves that he can sell lots of newspapers off this individual's name, yet on the other hand he thinks this individual is a menace and should be stopped. Simmons puts in a fantastically strong and legendary performance as this character, in fact everyone should know by now that he has made this character his very own to the point where they brought him back to put him officially in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the same can be said for Norman Osborn/Dafoe. So having all of these key roles covered by youth and/or experience amongst the entire cast of other characters/performers; makes a flawless cast would have been assembled.

Comedy, action and art; Peter has been misfiring of webbing which sticks to this food tray and consequently gets him originally into a spot of bother or now and again we have references to two DC characters; the first is Shazam! [I was thinking I would make reference to this one, because when it happens those that are into comic books and Marvel or/and DC will get the reference, but those that are not won't get the reference; as Peter tries to call on his webbing for the first time like Billy Batson called on Shazam! by saying Shazam,] whilst the other DC reference is basic common knowledge which yes I am aware that some still might not know, but when you hear it you will know it.

The action; really does a splendid job of Peter/other character dealing with street criminals, rescuing and really well and truly put the emphasis on Norman Osborne/other character and is evilness, which as they say you can only be as great as your opponents; which means here; because they made this character look strong and fully capable of setting out what he wanted to achieve; it makes Peter Parker/other character for his first time out dealing with a big fish in their own final confrontation is spotless and consequently established the new protector and visually it still looks great even though as it relates to its technical side of things it is showing its age a bit well as of this content it has been over two decades so they are holding up the test of time to a very good standard and for the costumes and accessories they haven't aged.

This film receives: 10/10, this film is top-notch entertainment; this is one of those films that you need to see once in your lifetime, based on its this is what things were like just before the big explosion of the MCU in 2008; that they could still come out with high-quality films of this nature with staying faithful to the source material. There is some spiderwebs drawn around the ending credits and this should be no surprise, but this film has many awards accredited to its name such as; 17 Winners that includes BMI Film & TV Awards 2003 BMI Film Music Award Danny Elfman and MTV Movie + TV Awards 2003 MTV Movie Award Best Kiss Tobey Maguire Kirsten Dunst. 65 Nominees which includes Academy Awards, USA 2003 Oscars Best Sound Kevin O'Connell Greg P. Russell Ed Novick and Best Visual Effects John Dykstra Scott Stokdy kAnthony LaMolinara John Frazier

 

Saturday 2 November 2024

Marvel Luke Cage [Season 1,] Episode 1: Moment of Truth by AverageMansReviews

Marvel Luke Cage [Season 1,] Episode 1: Moment of Truth by AverageMansReviews

Just a heads up: these reviews/content for this TV show will work under the rules of between 3 to 5 things about this episode and I will censor these reviews/content, when I feel it is appropriate to do so or at the very least the best to my abilities.

Review Time:

5 things about this episode

Warning: this TV program is only suitable for 15-year-olds and up; there is flashing effects/colourful effects/other effects/breaking/shooting/torture/references to Russia

Welcome to Harlem: Art, Action, Character [Character developments] and Audience: the intro to this TV program has an urban presentation which without not stating the obvious and clearly not being racial is highly appropriate based on this TV program is set in Harlem; brief description; we have a statue of our lead character throwing a punch slowly need to the end of the ending credits we have this punching through a brick wall type of effect when his name coming up [amongst other things relating to this location,] as it may suggest this individual that goes by the name of Luke Cage is a big African-American man that isn't afraid to throw a punch/get physical, but it also indicates he is made of harder stuff which he will use to protect those that may not have the abilities to stand up for themselves. Now this is where I should really stress if I haven't made this clear enough already, I don't have a problem with language being used in this TV program, but all I would suggest is; mature teenagers [15 and up] to watch this program, based on the usage of the N word, which clearly will pop up from time to time.

This episode receives: 8/10, this episode is excellent; as it just welcomes us into this TV program with doing the basics and giving us a little taster of what it has to offer.

 

 


Hulk Hogan: Was any of it real? by AverageMansReviews

Hulk Hogan: Was any of it real? by AverageMansReviews

Related content: Attempted Assassination of a WWE Hall of Famer in 2024: Part 5 Link https://averagemansreviews2017.blogspot.com/2024/08/attempted-assassination-of-wwe-hall-of.html and then Hulk Hogan is caught being racist again in 2024 Link https://averagemansreviews2017.blogspot.com/2024/08/hulk-hogan-is-caught-being-racist-again.html

Warning/Disclaimer: there will be the usage of softer censored adult language

Does anyone else feel like they never really knew Hulk Hogan?: Because especially over this US Election I have come to the conclusion that I never knew him not really. Because there is generally speaking two bits of advice that rings true in wrestling; be lucky with injuries said by Sting and the other is put a bit of yourself into your character that way the people don't feel conned indicated/I am paraphrasing by Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson.

I am not disappointed with Hogan, not anymore that boat had sailed when he dropped the N word and got recorded saying it many years ago. But I am just talking about him backing/endorsing Donald Trump. You see when he was an active wrestlers; he was all about being there, inspiring kids to live a good and honest life, regardless of ethnicity he would stand up for them, regardless of the wars at the time he is someone that they could depend on. I know, I am very much fudgin' aware that I have been around wrestling off and on since the late 1980's so I know of the great divide between the wrestling world and the actual world.

But Hogan is no exaggeration here is the worst of being essentially a conman, because when it is time to be a real-life hero and stand up for the older Hulkamaniacs or even in the N.W.O as a heel faction he still had the ability to inspire unity, but in present times he is just stabbing a section of his fan base in the back; endorsing Trump, Hogan being racist, supporting racism and taking away medical support such as the right for a woman to have an abortion.

I mean everyone within the wrestling community knows that Hogan deserves his place reluctantly on the wrestling equivalent of Mount Rushmore, because without him and/or unfortunately Mr. McMahon there would be no wrestling industry of today's impact or reach. But now I have said that I can now say this; man it fudgin' sucks!

That's why for some time now I myself lean towards wrestlers that may have previous issues that have tried to sort them out for two examples Jake "The Snake" Roberts or Jon Moxley, because at least they are or have been flawed and are not con people.