Wednesday 31 August 2022

The Misfits 2021 by AverageMansReviews

The Misfits 2021 by AverageMansReviews

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Warning: there is flashing effects/colourful effects/medical/bashing/chopping/medical/vomiting/shooting

The Misfits are A-Team reject wannabes: we have Ringo/multiple characters [Nick Cannon] providing a voice-over/storyteller over his back story and then moving on to the other two main members  Wick [younger unknown/older Mike Angelo] and Violet [younger unknown/older Jamie Chung.] We also have another member by the name of Prince/multiple characters [Rami Jaber,] someone comes to them with a job to do [you'll find this out soon in the film, but as it is treated as a mystery I will play along,] but for these five people to pull this off they will need this mystery person's estranged father Richard Pace/multiple characters [Pierce Brosnan,] but Mr. Schultz [Tim Roth] is on their tail.

This film is roughly 94 minutes long, which is something you should keep in mind whilst we go through this review. The opening section is quick and lively, but we come to the point where Richard takes time to think about participating in this job from here until the 49th minute this film really does hit the stamina wall and even after the 49th minute it never recovers, because as I have just referenced the lively nature has disappeared, not a lot has happened in the film, I even said to the person I watched this film looking at the time that was remaining of this film "I said we are at the 49th minute and this is going to be a quick wrap-up isn't it." Which I am paraphrasing here with basically yes.

My interest in this film really did check out soon after this; yes throughout this film there is good artistic vision for an example this aquarium seen some of our characters meet up in this location to discuss things and later on we have this few bits of action an excellent explosion and excellent vehicle chasing sequence, but we have Ringo and Prince discussing music and then what I have on the radio with these short-term hostages participating a little bit in this sequence by physical indications, the music chosen becomes the background music; yes I did laugh at this, but not for positive reasons. I mean they had this very good positive asset to this project and don't get me wrong it is still a positive asset, but the reason I laughed is more out of "Why did they have to cheapen this sequence with this really cheap comedy element?"[Full disclosure I think I laughed for a second at the vomiting sequence earlier on at some point.] I mean I can split down the good comedy from the cheap comedy for you anything started by Richard or Mr. Schultz is really good as it fits in with the film and for the rest why bother; it really well and truly cheapens the film.

Character developments and performances; the character developments [putting the comedy to one side] are safe and reliable versions of what they are meant to be. The performances and once again away from the cheap comedy content are mostly likewise safe and reliable they are what they are. But for me there are two that are consistently from beginning to end or when they are on screen all round good performances and they would be Brosnan and Roth.

This film receives: 2/10, this film is poor: yes I know there are some positives to this film, but this mark represents even though with these positives this is how poor this film is and yes this film has some negative awards accredited to its name 3 Nominees Razzie Awards 2022 Razzie Awards; Worst Supporting Actor Nick Cannon, Worst Director Renny Harlin and Worst Screenplay Kurt Wimmer Robert Henny, but let's try and finish this review on a positive if they're ready fans of Brosnan or Roth out there are in Internet land, take a look at this film but I really wouldn't expect too much.

 


Tuesday 30 August 2022

DC Harley Quinn [Season 2,] Episode 18: Batman's Back, Man by AverageMansReviews

DC Harley Quinn [Season 2,] Episode 18: Batman's Back, Man by AverageMansReviews

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5 things about this episode

Warning: this TV program is not suitable for children and in one way or another there is adult contents/flashing effects/other effects medical/transformation/breaking/electrocution/drugs

The Bat tries to arise: Storyline, Character [Character developments,] Art and Action: Bruce Wayne is recuperating after his coma, but he wants to go out and fight crime, which Alfred is against this course of action, because he is in no fit state to do so. So Bruce Wayne just gets Lucius Fox to build it isn't said in this episode, but it looks like the animated version of The Mech Batsuit [on some research I can now confirm it is the animated version] with an on-board computer system by the name of Monice. This Mech Batsuit looks excellent as Bruce Wayne/Batman with his new on-board companion take on Bane and when Bruce Wayne/Batman points something it tips Bane over the edge, consequently he destroys Bruce Wayne/Batman with such moves as an elbow drop or/and a version of a piledriver.

This episode receives: 8/10, this episode is excellent; it has many excellent components to it such as the one example the friction between Bruce Wayne and Alfred.

 

 

DC Harley Quinn [Season 2,] Episode 17: Thawing Hearts by AverageMansReviews

DC Harley Quinn [Season 2,] Episode 17: Thawing Hearts by AverageMansReviews

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5 things about this episode

Warning: this TV program is not suitable for children and in one way or another there is adult contents/flashing effects/other effects/cutting/biting/decapitation/animal cruelty/medical/impaling/stabbing/shooting

This is very much a continuation from the previous episode: Action, Art Comedy; Harley Quinn has Garfield Lynns/Firefly flamethrower as she is busy at work, being artistic at the same time breaking into Dr. Victor Fries/Mr. Freeze's territory, she has made this entrance look like a vagina which King Shark asks "What is that?" Which Quinn responds "It's a vagina." King Shark "Oh! A human vagina, I see it now! I know there is another comedy comment, straight after this I will/I have chosen one and leave one besides This comedy back and forth is more  suitable to leave in this review then the second from another character.

A moment of love lasts a lifetime: Character [Character developments] Dr. Victor Fries/Mr. Freeze will show Quinn what true love is and he has always had for his wife Nora Fries/Nora Freeze/Mrs Freeze; it beautifully subliminally asks the question was Dr. Victor Fries/Mr. Freeze truly evil? For me it is a no, I am not condoning any criminal or other acts he has done or go on to do, but it is clear he will do anything for his wife.

This episode receives: 9/10, this episode is excellent; as it puts a combined total of a decent amount of time and focus on this husband-and-wife.

 

 


Sunday 28 August 2022

WarGames 1983 by AverageMansReviews

WarGames 1983 by AverageMansReviews

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Warning: there is flashing effects/colourful effects

"Would you like to play again?": After these nuclear rocket drill incidents it was decided to take out the human element of this procedure and leave it in the capable hands of WOPR [War Operation Plan Response] or Joshua/Dr. Stephen K. Falken/Dr. Robert Hume [voiced by/performed by John Wood.] Which this idea was brought to the table by Dr. John McKittrick [Dabney Coleman.] but what they didn't plan for is a high school student/hacker by the name of David Lightman [Matthew Broaddrick] to accidentally hack into their system, meaning he meant to hack into the latest games coming out and not begin playing a game of "Global Thermonuclear War" with WOPR/Joshua which puts David in hot water, but don't worry he has at least one friend by the name of Jennifer Mack [Ally Sheedy.] The pacing of this 114 minute film is good it smoothly moves throughout the film.

Well there isn't much action, but what we do have is David breaking out of this air force base NORAD [North American Aerospace Defense Command] something like MacGyver TV program [either the 1985-1992; 7 Seasons or/and the 2016-2021; 5 Seasons, which on a quick side note I have recently discovered the reboot version was cancelled and I really did enjoy that TV program.] But my point here is; MacGyver makes things out of things he has around him to escape or achieve whatever he needs to achieve to complete the mission. This is what David does in this sequence of unlocking the door to begin his escape to short-circuit the door so it remains locked after he has escaped from, enter this event to avoid being seen down the plug, through this passageway, through another vent to the command centre of this building, almost get caught but this ranking personnel which we have this short back and forth of insured not leaving the tour group so David just goes with that and leaves with them on this tour bus.

Art and Comedy; Dr. Stephen K. Falken/Dr. Robert Hume is flying this mote control pterodactyl; of what we see of it in its entirety it looks excellent and these old school computer pixelations, just to cover my back I am not condoning in some cases what they are showing I am just saying " this was back when computer technology was young and it still looks great and yes I know there isn't much to them by today's standards for the younger viewers, but this is what we had back in the day." There are a few moments of comedy, but that is about it really and the only reasons I have brought it up is because I know they are there and if I don't will not I always run the risk of someone at some point may or may not come back to me and say " You didn't mention this sort or that. "

Character developments and performances; as it relates to David Lightman [Matthew Broaddrick] and Jennifer Mack [Ally Sheedy;] they use the format of a coming-of-age; he needs to fix this problem and she will stand by him, he is a bit shifty and she likes a laugh, whilst he thinks too much, she is a free spirit and down to earth; so when they are on-screen together they make an excellent pairing, I mean individually or together these performances and on-screen chemistry is excellent. The rest of the cast on both counts be it the character developments or/and performances are all good, it is always good to see James Tolkan as FBI Agent George Wigan.

This film receives: 8/10 after everything is said and done, this mark is right, it deserves to stand side-by-side with other 1980s classic film titles from this decade, I know there isn't much of an ending to it, but a part of this film is about the journey and not the ending destination. This film also has awards accredited to it. 4 Winner including BAFTA Awards 1984 BAFTA Film Award Best Sound Willie D. Burton Michael J. Kohut William L. Manger and Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA 1984 Saturn Award Best Director John Badham. 14 Nominees including Academy Awards, USA 1984 Oscars Best Writing, Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen Lawrence Lasker Walter F. Parkes, Best Cinematography William A. Fraker and Best Sound Michael J. Kohut Carlos Delarios Aaron Rochin Willie D. Burton.

Yes if you're wondering this film has a sequel to its name WarGames: The Dead Code 2008 Link check it out if you want to https://averagemansreviews2017.blogspot.com/2018/02/wargames-dead-code-2008-by.html

 

Saturday 27 August 2022

Seraphim Falls 2006 by AverageMansReviews

Seraphim Falls 2006 by AverageMansReviews

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Warning: there is stabbing/shooting/cutting/burning/disembowelment/animal cruelty/medical

Look we have Tumbleweeds a rolling on by: because of this very unpleasant and life-changing turn of events, Colonel Morsman Carver/ Morsman Carver [Liam Neeson] seeking revenge with his hired bounty hunters against Captain Gideon [Pierce Brosnan.] The pacing of this 115 minutes film only one gear to it which is slowly moving, I mean I asked the person I watched this film with after some time; where roughly said I don't think this film is going to get any quicker and this individual said no.

Art; the landscapes are the out and out something positive I can talk about they are pleasantly good. The action sequences are chasing [tracking] shooting, throwing knives and other things of this nature.

The character developments and the performances are in mostly both counts safe and reliable versions of what they are meant to be, minus the only one character/performer that stood out for me is/was Madame Louise [Anjelica Huston;] she has a very, very limited role, but she injects enthusiasm and puts in an excellent performance.

This film receives: 2/10, this film is poor; as I have already pointed out it does have some positives to it but as the person I watched this film with said afterwards said basically "This film was a waste of time." Which I agree with,I mean don’t get me wrong if there are any fans out this trio of performers I have mentioned in this review out there in Internet land, you can always check this film out but I really wouldn’t expect too much, yet somehow this film title has some awards accredited to its name. 1 Winner World Stunt Awards 2008; Taurus Award; Best Speciality Stunt Mark Vanselow Craig Hosking Performer was in rapids to 160' waterfall. He was attached by a cable to helicopter flying backwards above. When he dropped over falls, cable was tripped by the pilot, releasing performer to free fall down waterfall with completely slack cable into mist before being stopped by bungee. No CGI or green screen was used. 1 Nominee Gotham Independent Film Award; Breakthrough Director David Von Ancken; so what do I know.

 

Friday 26 August 2022

DC Harley Quinn [Season 2,] Episode 16: Catwoman by AverageMansReviews

DC Harley Quinn [Season 2,] Episode 16: Catwoman by AverageMansReviews

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5 things about this episode

Warning: this TV program is not suitable for children and in one way or another there is adult contents/flashing effects/other effects/environment/shooting/cutting/disfigurement/melting/disintegrating

Selina Kyle/Catwoman: Storyline, Action, Comedy and Character [Character developments] we meet Harley Quinn as she and the rest of her again of misfits minus Sy Borgman are technically trying to assault the territory of Dr. Victor Fries/Mr Freeze's territory, using an explosive [Quinn] or a flamethrower [Basil Karlo/Clayface] or/and a rocket launcher [Quinn.] But don't worry two of his low IQ henchmen by the name of Kevin and Fred will clumsily between themselves [something like The Three Stooges; where Kevin hits Fred upside the back of the head for almost spilling the beans, but consequently Fred inadvertently spilled the beans anyway,] but doesn't worry about it because he tells the more, by the end of this season Quinn and her misfits leave as they are leaving Quinn says "Thanks for all your help text us if you can think of anything else? "

Later on Selina Kyle/Catwoman and Dr. Pamela Lillian Isley/Poison Ivy are talking about things whilst in their section of this heist, in summary they discuss how much are Poison Ivy has changed, but she is happy and it shows that Catwoman is still the same old feline she has always been and probably going to be.

This episode receives: 7/10, this episode is good; as usual it does have lots to offer, but taking everything into consideration this mark is the right outcome.

 

Thursday 25 August 2022

DC Harley Quinn [Season 2,] Episode 15: Riddle U by AverageMansReviews

DC Harley Quinn [Season 2,] Episode 15: Riddle U by AverageMansReviews

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5 things about this episode

Warning: this TV program is not suitable for children and in one way or another there is adult contents/flashing effects/other effects/shooting/transformation/electrocution/drugs/disfigurement

Barbara Gordon: Storyline, Character [Character developments,] Comedy and Action; Barbara Gordon is at the University known as "Riddle U. " After a misunderstanding she wants to help Heather Witherbee/Harley Quinn and Isadora Staplebumpkin/Dr. Pamela Lillian Isley/Poison Ivy.

So later on in this episode with these two and Basil Karlo/Clayface/Stefanie have been put to work by Edward Nygma/The Riddler. So they need someone to save them into Barbara Gordon in this very basic vigilante disguise. It is easy to see that she is very green as everything she does in this sequence doesn't go according to plan in any way shape or form. It could be taking down "Tanner" The Riddler's main/top henchman; as they are located on this metal little bridge high up that have safety railing, Barbara sprays this substance in his eyes consequently there is this little scuffle/struggle they both fall off this bridge over the safety railing but luckily Tanner landed first and Barbara lands on him. Riddler I am paraphrasing “Have you killed him?" Barbara checks, he is not dead.

A moment or two later she has this dialogue exchange with The Riddler and we have Harley Quinn/Heather Witherbee doing the back seat driver criticism thing whilst everyone is still in this dangerous situation, but don't worry I should imagine one day Barbara Gordon will find her wings to fight justice in our own way.

This episode receives: 8/10, this episode is excellent; this is one those episodes that gets better and better the more you watch of it.

 

Wednesday 24 August 2022

Panic Room 2002 by AverageMansReviews

Panic Room 2002 by AverageMansReviews

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Warning: there is flashing effects/colourful effects/stabbing/shooting/medical/burning/disfigurement/decapitation/bodily function

Family Guy did a parody of this film better: a recently divorced mother Meg Altman; she suffers from having claustrophobia [Jodie Foster] and her daughter Sarah Altman; she suffers from being diabetic [Kirsten Stewart] moves into this new house which has a panic room, which is very convenient considering on their first night in this new house, they get robbed; this trio of criminals led by Junior [Jared Leto] are only concerned about getting in this safe and they all do anything to get access to it.

The pacing of this 112 minute film is incredibly quickly tiresome, between these three criminals including Burnham [Forest Whitaker] being in Meg's bedroom and she not getting the feeling that she is being watched or she isn't giving that impression away or Meg not hearing some sounds way, way before seen this ball on the panic room cameras. I mean this really did annoying, because these three criminals were not exactly quiet talking about things or anything.

Art and action; in the opening credits we get to see these buildings up close this sequence is eye-catching and it will grab your attention and these camera shots or movements to immerse its audience in what is happening at that time, moving on there is this big boom action scene, and finally we have a mixture of the art and action as Burnham breaks into this safe and at some point we get to look down where he is looking through this tool of the intimate workings of this lock so we can open it.

The character developments and performances; generally speaking a character developments are safe and reliable versions of what they are meant to be, there was one moment what infuriated me; I am paraphrasing here; basically Burnham asks Sarah what happens if you don't have this medication which she replies coma and death. The reason why this annoyed me so much is because if or when you watch this film you can clearly see she is in a bad way, so she isn't going to get better if he doesn't give her this medication, I know the very basics of this lifestyle and that is it, when this review was first dictated. But I know one thing for a fact I wouldn't ask this question, generally speaking 95% of people take medication because they need to, as you can see this one moment has annoyed me because it is so stupid.

The performances are once again generally speaking safe and reliable versions of what they are meant to be; the trio of Jodie Foster, Kirsten Stewart and Forest Whitaker are the three worth pointing out as they as in different pairings or between the three of them they have good chemistry.

This film receives: 3/10, this film is poor; this is one of those films where I remember the positives as I have clearly shown in this review and then quickly remember the negatives, so this project falls on this side of the fence just before the next section of marks in my marking system. The Family Guy Episode I am referring to is Episode 27: The Griffin Family History Season 4, where they use this film's storyline as an ongoing background storyline as the Griffins are in their panic room waiting for the Quahog Police to show up and arrest these criminals; whilst waiting Peter tells his family minus Meg these family stories.

One final thing this film has awards accredited to it; Winner 1 ASCAP Film and Television Music Awards 2003 ASCAP Award Top Box Office Films Howard Shore For The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers [yes I know this award doesn't have anything to do with this film, but in my defence and is working with what is in front of me.] Nominees 9 including cademy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA 2003 Saturn Award Best Actress Jodie Foster, Black Reel Awards 2003 Black Reel Theatrical - Best Supporting Actor Forest Whitaker and Young Artist Awards 2003 Young Artist Award Best Performance in a Feature Film - Leading Young Actress Kristen Stewart.

Tuesday 23 August 2022

DC Harley Quinn [Season 2,] Episode 14: New Gotham by AverageMansReviews

DC Harley Quinn [Season 2,] Episode 14: New Gotham by AverageMansReviews

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5 things about this episode

Warning: this TV program is not suitable for children and in one way or another there is adult contents/flashing effects/other effects/shooting/stabbing/cutting/impaling/decapitation/disfigurement/medical

New, New Gotham: Storyline, Comedy, Character [Character developments,] Comedy and Action; now after what happened at the end of Season 1 Gotham City has been left to its own devices by the rest of the USA. Consequently the remaining Legion of Doom invite Quinn two meet with them to discuss how to move forward, but she thinks she has been invited to "Injustice League" which she does it is just the Legion of Doom has been renamed as  Injustice League." They all minus Bane have a executive chair; he does bring this up or/and make references to this; in this scene in one way or another and Harvey Dent, then a little time later Edward Nygma/The Riddler saying I am paraphrasing here; we all thought it would be funny to give you a folding chair and we were right." [The other members laughing] Bane replies "Oh I see your joke now your jest will be avenged." In a nutshell no one took this threat seriously and they continue talking to Quinn about a serious matter. But she declines consequently Dr. Victor Fries/Mr Freeze freezes her/in cases her in this block of ice with his Cold Gun.

This episode receives: 7/10, this episode is good; this episode is designed to settle everything down for hopefully the rest of the season or hopefully at minimum for the next oncoming episodes in the near future.

 

Monday 22 August 2022

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers [Season 3,] Episode 133: Follow That Cab! by AverageMansReviews

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers [Season 3,] Episode 133: Follow That Cab! by AverageMansReviews

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5 things about this episode

Warning: there is flashing/colourful/other effects/transformation

A Crabby Cabbie: Blooper, Art, Action and Character [Character developments;] once again in the opening credits, they give something away and yes I know these particular opening credits have been with us for some time minus the newest Zords inclusion and before you ask I have done some research; we are looking way back as Mighty Morphin Power Rangers [Season 3,] Episode 119: Ninja Quest: Part IV, Where we first see The Power Rangers on these new vehicles. The only reason it has taken so long to bring this up is because I was waiting until now as they only get introduced in this episode; they are called "Shark Cycles." Which the artistic vision of these motorcycles looks excellent as yes obviously we have the colour scheme of each one corresponds to one Power Ranger colour with looking also like Sharks, at one point or another we get to see The Power Rangers driving these new vehicles.

Angel Grove Junior Police Patrol Officers Bulk & Skull capture their first criminal, for those that may watch this episode, I know they screwed up to begin with. But this is one of those points where it shows that our couple of schoolyard bullies, even though they are still clumsy once again when the chips are down or when they think danger is around they will do their best, which is a vitally important message to send out to children that you could still have a rocky beginning in life, but you can always turn it around and I have no doubt I will be bringing this up again at some point in the future as well.

This episode receives: 8/10, this episode is excellent; you know when everything is pulling in the same direction, be it action or art or whatever in this episode everything just works and complements each other.

 


Sunday 21 August 2022

Point Break 1991 by AverageMansReviews

Point Break 1991 by AverageMansReviews

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Surfs up: this recently graduated Special FBI Agent Johnny Utah/Johnny Utah [Keanu Reeves] begins his career in Bank Robbery; his superior is one FBI Director Ben Harp [John C. McGinley,] his partner is an grizzly old veteran Special FBI Agent Angelo Pappas [Gary Busey] which after Special Agent Utah listens to his new partner's theory with some evidence on a gang by the name of "The Ex-Presidents." They come up with this plan for Special Agent Utah to go undercover as just Johnny Utah as a surfer, he meets some interesting people such as Tyler Ann Endicott [Lori Petty] which she saves his life, because he doesn't know how to surf, he asks for her to teach him and Bodhi a.k.a. "Bodhisattva" [Patrick Swayze] a masterful surfer and believes in the spirituality of that lifestyle without question 100%. Utah meets these unsavoury people and potential suspects being led by a character known as "Tone" [Anthony Kiedis;] yes the lead vocalist from the rock band Red Hot Chilli Peppers. The pacing of this 122 minute film is good; you know it knows its job and executed without any fuss.

The action and art combined at some points in this film so I may as well do them at the same time; when we first meet Bodhi in his first sequence; they excellently put across to their viewing audiences how top-notch of a surfer he is with simultaneously putting across how seductive this lifestyle could or can be as this surfer and wave are moving in perfect harmony. We also have a little bit of synchronised parachute jump at some point during this parachute jump they make a circle holding each other's wrists and not forgetting someone does a freefall with the gun in their hand [I won't say too much more than that, I just needed to make reference of it in his review]

Character developments and the performances; the character developments are good, but it is all about the performances from this cast there is positive chemistry of varying degrees; including a sprinkling of comedy now and again for one example  FBI Director Ben Harp welcoming Special FBI Agent Johnny and this dialogue exchange between them.

This film receives: 8/10, this film is excellent; I mean if you have never seen this film, it needs to be seen once in a lifetime. This is one of those films that they shouldn't try and reboot/remake but wait they did in 2014 and full disclosure I have never seen it and knowing me I will probably see it at some point. This point is still valid; with this cast assembled here, good luck trying to get anywhere near them, I am not being disrespectful, just speaking frankly, I mean it isn't just the casting even though that has so much to do with it, you also have to consider this film was released in 1991 and it represents that time in history very well indeed, so it is a mixture of excellent casting and excellent timing to why this film is highly regarded as a classic and finally on top of that this film has some positive awards to its name. 1 Winner MTV Movie + TV Awards 1992; MTV Movie Award; Most Desirable Male Keanu Reeves. 2 Nominees for an example at the same award ceremony/event Most Desirable Male Patrick Swayze.

 

Saturday 20 August 2022

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers [Season 3,] Episode 132: Changing of the Zords: Part III by AverageMansReviews

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers [Season 3,] Episode 132: Changing of the Zords: Part III by AverageMansReviews

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5 things about this episode

Warning: there is flashing/colourful/other effects/transformation/medical

Steal a Power Colin, to Steal a Zord, to imprison a Friend, to destroy a Love; Part III: Blooper, Storyline, Action, Art these combined in one way or another; now this is one of those rare occasions where I watched the opening credits [sometimes I fast-forward them] in these opening credits you will very clearly see the next evolution of the incoming Zords as well as the present ones first in the opening credits, but however we get to see them for the first time in this episode and I am talking about the actual episode in their entirety and not the opening credits, so someone obviously jumped the gun here.

Tommy has to travel to one of Lord Zedd's Dark Dimensions where Kimberly is out of their reach so Tommy/The White Power Ranger comes up with the idea with Billy/The Blue Power Ranger between them coming up with a plan to use The Portalcom [an invention of Billy's which they have used before] so Tommy goes through to rescue Kimberly, but he gets confronted by Lord Zedd. So they go one-on-one Tommy/The White Power Ranger with Saba vs. Lord Zedd with his Z Staff; full disclosure we don't have too long with this action sequence in total as it breaks away to go somewhere else and then back again. But however what we do have of it is lots of fun and Tommy/The White Power Ranger throws Saba to break Lord Zedd's Staff which in turn; reverts back into this snake, so you will see Lord Zedd handling it; which in its entirety this sequence is highly imaginative.

This episode receives: 10/10, this episode is top-notch entertainment; it finishes this trilogy off with a bang, but it also deals with the ramifications of what has taken place, that things are never going to be the same as they once were.

 

Friday 19 August 2022

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers [Season 3,] Episode 131: Changing of the Zords: Part II by AverageMansReviews

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers [Season 3,] Episode 131: Changing of the Zords: Part II by AverageMansReviews

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5 things about this episode

Warning: there is flashing/colourful/other effects/transformation/medical

Steal a Power Colin, to a Imprison a Friend, to destroy a Love; Part II: Storyline, Art Character [Character developments,] and Comedy; these combined in one way or another. We are in The Command Centre with the usual characters [minus Kimberly] Lord Zedd working on this ongoing situation which seems to be getting worse with every passing second. There is thunder and lightning and then Lord Zedd appears on The Viewing Globe. I am paraphrasing here he provides them with an update on Kimberly; her health and the health of her powers and he wants to propose a business deal in person inside The Command Centre, so after Alpha-5 basically declines, which Lord Zedd doesn't take too kindly to this; in short says " Doing now or risk harm to your Kimberly" Tommy/The White Power Ranger says Zordon we don't have a choice" which Zordon agrees and allows Alpha-5 to proceed with the teleportation.

Which we have The Command Centre shaking as if a tremor was happening with a puff, Lord Zedd appears sitting in his throne with his back of his throne to them so you can see the Z on the back, with his throne turning around to reveal him sitting on his throne with his Z Staff in his predominant hand. Where at some point he encourages Alpha-5 like a cat playing with a mouse to come out from behind a computer within The Command Centre, which Alpha-5 has now gone from a hard individual to a cowardly mouse as he declines from behind the computer with his head peering over with "I don't like you Ed." Which of course drives Lord Zedd berserk as he has to put up with this from Rito Revolto regardless of how many times Lord Zedd tells him it is Zedd not Ed.

This episode receives: 8/10, things are progressing nicely and then we have this scene which fulfils its purpose which is to make an iconic moment with a massive impact on to how things are for here and now; as we have spectacular art, excellent storyline/script, consequently Character [Character developments] and good times comedy from the thunder and lightning and onwards

 

Thursday 18 August 2022

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers [Season 3,] Episode 130: Changing of the Zords: Part I by AverageMansReviews

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers [Season 3,] Episode 130: Changing of the Zords: Part I by AverageMansReviews

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5 things about this episode

Warning: there is flashing/colourful/other effects/transformation/medical

Steal a Power Colin, to Steal a Zord, to Imprison a Friend, to destroy a Love; Part I: Storyline, Character [Character developments,] Action and Comedy; these all combined in one way or another. Angel Grove Junior Police Patrol Officers Bulk & Skull have been given the duty to patrol Angel Grove Lake and watch out for any problems, which at some point they unfortunately see some children potentially struggling in the sea by this peer. So we see our pair of good intentions, lovable but of average intelligence do this Baywatch slow motions running down to the peer and discarding their uniforms to reveal their swimming costumes [swimming costumes like something Laurel & Hardy would wear] in a panic to jump in and try to help these children. But after this the children are all laughing as the children are vaguely around Bulk & Skull stand up to reveal that they are in the shallow part, so like I said they have good intentions but in this case literally jump in without thinking about it first.

This episode receives: 10/10, this episode is lots of fun; it has so much happening in it and as this was part one of three parts. I would just take another moment to shine the light on Bulk & Skull.

 

Wednesday 17 August 2022

Where the Crawdads Sing 2022 by AverageMansReviews

Where the Crawdads Sing 2022 by AverageMansReviews

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Warning: there is flashing effects/colourful effects/child abuse/domestic violence/racism/sexual assault/medical/burning

The life of Marsh Girl: because this film is done using a mystery outlay, I will only tell you the basics; in Barkley Cove, North Carolina, USA 1969. Catherine "Kya" Daniel Clark/"Marsh Girl" [younger Jojo Regina/older Daisy Edgar-Jones/older Leslie France] is charged with first-degree murder of Chase Andrews [younger Blue Clarke/older Harris Dickinson,] the pacing of this 126 film is smoothly, clinically excellently as it goes back and forth in time and forward in time when it is time to do so without interrupting the flow of the film itself With Catherine "Kya" Daniel Clark/"Marsh Girl" [older Daisy Edgar-Jones] providing voice-over now and again throughout.

This is a truly captivating film as it relates to the nature and everything that accompanies that, we have illustrations and fact done by Catherine "Kya" Daniel Clark/"Marsh Girl" [older Daisy Edgar-Jones/older Leslie France;] the art is splendid.

The character developments and the performances; Catherine "Kya" Daniel Clark/"Marsh Girl" [younger Jojo Regina/older Daisy Edgar-Jones/older Leslie France] between this trio deliverer a fantastic performance as our leading character/performers, as it unfortunately shows what kind of garbage she had to go through, fair enough not so much in her later years, but the point is still valid and without a shadow of doubt Daisy Edgar-Jones should be in the mix for at least an Academy Award Oscar for Best Actress after this performance as she is the driving force and main reason why I am recommending this film so highly alongside the artistic visions or at the very minimum it should be incredibly easy for her to land her next few film project roles. But generally speaking this cast in its entirety has good character developments with versions of what they are meant to be with clearly above good to excellent performances from everyone involved, it doesn't matter if the roles are small or big; as long as they speak their role means something, so when you have this high average of levels of performance in a project it really does draw its viewing audiences further and further into their world.

This film receives: 10/10, this film is top-notch entertainment; on reflection and whilst dictating this review, I have decided to somewhat upgrade the marking of this film based on everything I have said in this film review/blog. Yes for those people that have seen this film, I don't even mind the ending, because end I mean this in the right way, because of the mystery of this film, it opens the door to an option to have a strange ending which it takes and that is all I can say about that. So this film can be from time to time be unpleasant to watch and listen, but it can also be a treat for the eyes and enchanting. I mean as I have already referenced already in his review/blog this film should win or/and receive plenty of positive Awards or Nominees.

 

Tuesday 16 August 2022

Harry's Crime 2010 by AverageMansReviews

Harry's Crime 2010 by AverageMansReviews

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Warning: there is flashing effects/colourful effects/shooting/vomiting/car hit/biting

Wrong place, wrong time is Harry Torne: so let's somewhat speed this up after serving time Harry Torne/Henry Smith/Lopahin [Keanu Reeves] didn't knowingly commit he decides to try and rob the bank for real; Buffalo Savings Bank with his cellmate and friend Max Saltzman [James Caan] and eventually others. Harry also finds someone in Julie Ivanova/Lyuba Ranevsky/Mrs. Ranevksy [Vera Farmiga] that these two opposing characters; one is placid and the other is aggressive, so they balance each other out and yes she knows of the robbery.

The pacing for this 108 minutes film is like the comedy deadpan as for the two crystal clear where we have Harry being hit by Julie car as she was on her mobile or later on she accidentally and a knowingly opens a door which Harry is standing behind so he gets it in the face. But be it the pacing, comedy and the tone is drama mixed in with deadpan.

Art; on some research we have seen with this waterfall in; name of waterfall American Falls, Niagara Falls, New York, USA [I am probably right, but I will just come right back by saying apologies if I have got the location wrong] and bringing this play to life The Cherry Orchard by Anton Chekhov and everything that comes with that.

Action; yes you get the standard crime action scenes/sequences.

Character developments and performances; the character developments are safe and reliable versions of what they are meant to be, but the performances between the trio of performers I have mentioned in this review already put in good performances with excellent chemistry between them, they make this film work.

This film receives: 5/10, this film is mixed; even though I have praised this film, I had to take a mark off, because I really don't like how this film finishes. I get it; they try to finish it like a play. I wouldn't have a problem with this; if they implied this may have been a possibility, basically what I'm saying is; run this film as a play from beginning to end and I wouldn't have minded. But as things are there is just too much unexplained in a nutshell " What happened next on all counts?"

 


Monday 15 August 2022

Captain America: Civil War 2016 by AverageMansReviews

 Captain America: Civil War 2016 by AverageMansReviews

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Warning: there is flashing effects/colourful effects/shooting/medical/disfigurement/electrocution

In one corner we have Team Cap and in the other we have Team Iron: in summary Sgt James  Buchanan "Bucky" Barnes/The Winter Soldier [Sebastian Stan] is seen perpetrating this act of terrorism; it comes with no surprise that some of the Avengers led by Tony Stark/Iron Man [Robert Downey Jr.] and a newcomer to call upon in Peter Parker/Spider-Man [Tom Holland] when the time is right; speaking of time they have 36 hours to apprehend him, but there is some of the Avengers being led by Steve Rogers/Captain America, but don't worry Cap has an ace up his sleeve of that can shrink down or reach the most tallest of potential problems in Ant Man/Giant Man/Scott Lang [Paul Rudd.]

Generally speaking the pacing of this 147 minutes film is good, it is slow in places as the person I watched this film with said and I agree. But I get why; this is because this film title uses a lot of serious dialogue exchanges beginning with "The Segovia Accords." I mean this is what you get when you slowly but surely build up your or relatively new slotting in or newcomers slotting in, which makes these character developments, on-screen chemistry and presence and dialogue exchanges carries a lot of weight, so as it relates to this film mostly everyone has a point and in some cases they will risk their lives defending their prospective. Whilst we have some that are there, because they have been called upon or in the case of  T'Challa/Black Panther [Chadwick Boseman] his purpose is crystal clear [this would be given too much of this particular storyline away.]

So as you can clearly see that character developments and the performances/voice performances are flawless and this is a cast performance of likewise flawless as veterans of their characters or any level of fresh blood everyone knows their character and consequently they make them into their own versions.

Like I really did enjoy this dialogue exchange between Steve Rogers/Captain America and Sgt James Buchanan "Bucky" Barnes/The Winter Soldier reminiscing about this one occasion in the olden days about this one woman; it is layered from the perspective of a good bit of comedy, best friends hanging out, this is why Rogers/Cap is standing by him and trying to save him as "Bucky"/The Winter Soldier had Rogers back when they were growing up and finally fighting alongside one another again.

Now obviously all of the action sequences are high octane action and yes we get this gigantic colossal action sequence where everyone involved looks great at some point throughout; so I will briefly made reference to snippets of the action Natasha Romanoff/Black Widow [Scarlett Johannsson] discovers that there is more to Ant Man/Giant Man/Scott Lang as in his shrunk down ant form he quickly takes her down, but she electrocute him, he flies off to hit this vehicle. Wanda Maximoff [ Elizabeth Olsson] using her abilities/powers to prevent T'Challa/Black Panther potentially striking a fatal blow or something fatal on "Bucky"/The Winter Soldier, instead she stops him and flings him backwards into an aeroplane boarding connection. Then for my final example; Clint Barton/Hawkeye [Jeremy Renner] fires an arrow which has a special delivery for Stark/Iron Man, as it is carrying Ant Man/Giant Man/Lang with a simple mission to get inside his suit and disable it, which he does, but Starks' sophisticated program F.R.I.D.A.Y. [Female Replacement Intelligent Digital Assistant Youth; voiced by Kerry Condon] she takes care of the problem by "Deploying fire suppression system."

Of course as it relates to Ant Man/Giant Man/Scott Lang; they have used their usual immaculate standard of what companies this character be it tiny or giant and everything that comes with that and whilst I'm on the subject Wanda Maximoff dealing with this toxic gas in the beginning section or somewhere around here; this was also beautiful in the way that she controls it and deal with it.

This film receives: 10/10, this film is lots of fun: because this film offers so much as you can see reading this review, it is difficult to give anything less based on one hand yes it is a bit slow in places which I have already discussed, but on the other hand when this film does go all guns blazing; it goes all guns blazing and so much more; this is a friendly heads up there are two ending credits scenes, one at each end of the credits sections. This should be no surprise that this title awards accredited to its name; 16 Winners which include Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA 2017; Saturn Award Best Performance by a Younger Actor Tom Holland. 73 Nominees [the same awards ceremony/event] Best Supporting Actor Chadwick Boseman Best Supporting Actress Scarlett Johansson; it has just dawned on me that between me and my speaking program I have been misspelling Scarlett Johansson, apologies for that I have updated/corrected my recent content but moving forward I will pay more attention to it.