I wish more months would be like this one: 2 great flicks and someother decent ones...
The Monuments Men
Guardians of the Galaxy
Acting: 4.5/5
Story: 2/5
Perception: 2/5
Rating: 2.5/5
Probably one of the biggest waste of potential in recent cinema! The movie seems to be compilation of theme-related sketches missing their continuity. It would be a sin to question the acting quality but the episodic sensation and the lack of tension render the movie quite dull. So it's even more of a shame considering the well-intended topic.
Lucy
It is mostly a visually entertaining movie, with a couple of metaphysical hints embedded into it! It starts with a quite racy rhythm which is maintained until the end and Johansson gives a solid performance. So regardless of a couple of plot-holes and self-accepted conceptual flaws the picture is cinema-enjoyable.
Story: 2/5
Perception: 2/5
Rating: 2.5/5
Probably one of the biggest waste of potential in recent cinema! The movie seems to be compilation of theme-related sketches missing their continuity. It would be a sin to question the acting quality but the episodic sensation and the lack of tension render the movie quite dull. So it's even more of a shame considering the well-intended topic.
Acting: 4/5
Story: 4/5
Perception: 5/5
Rating: 4.5/5
A lesson in entertainment! It has the right high pace, a truckload of funny moments and some soft spots to trigger the public's involvement. They managed to get the best out of a less known brand, by slipping key background details for each character into a highly dynamic plot. Moreover the characters are at least decently depicted starting with Drax, up to the two impressive fast-talkers Rocket and Star-Lord. And since it's the Marvel Universe no comment is needed regarding the visuals and even the 80s packed soundtrack.
Neighbors
Give me shorter screen-time of Seth Rogen in a normal dialog and I'll be happy. I was satisfied with all the other protagonists, even surprised in a positive way by Efron's performance, but Rogen is definitely not my acting type. On the other hand, all the cast members give a solid show in all the comedic moments; and even though some of them are far from being highbrow, the fun time is guarantied. On top of this, there are some feeling-infused transitions who fit in decently.
Scarface
A classic and for good reasons. It has the dynamics, the intensity, the charisma and a hint of exaggerated depictions and extended tension creating pauses.
Wish I Was Here
It's got the Garden State touch but unfortunately not it's soul, resulting from successive plot safe choices. This takes away the edge, but it still has its funny and/or uplifting moments and that generate joy. Technically it is decently executed, and the acting performances are solid, but still lacking a real challenge.
Story: 4/5
Perception: 5/5
Rating: 4.5/5
A lesson in entertainment! It has the right high pace, a truckload of funny moments and some soft spots to trigger the public's involvement. They managed to get the best out of a less known brand, by slipping key background details for each character into a highly dynamic plot. Moreover the characters are at least decently depicted starting with Drax, up to the two impressive fast-talkers Rocket and Star-Lord. And since it's the Marvel Universe no comment is needed regarding the visuals and even the 80s packed soundtrack.
It's got the Garden State touch but unfortunately not it's soul, resulting from successive plot safe choices. This takes away the edge, but it still has its funny and/or uplifting moments and that generate joy. Technically it is decently executed, and the acting performances are solid, but still lacking a real challenge.
