What did you samaritains watch this week? (02/12-02/18)
Y’all helping people out in these streets and what not. Ha!
“I used to empty the bar now I raised it, needed a break from the beer the wine and the drinks that I make when, life used to shake me, it use to help but when I woke up I never felt amazing, got the shake the after taste, dark memories I erased them, they came back to haunt me so I’m back to my craving, but now I pray God just to save me so I can breathe for a day and…stay with the kids that in his love he gave me.” -SK
My week:
Mulan (2020 Disney+): Beautiful to look at in all its grandeur, its costumes and special effects. Filled with epic warfare, Wuxia action and solid performance by dedicated actors; I liked this film. Those hating on it because they love the original Disney movie so much and those who think the costumes and architecture were so mismatched it ruined it, they can go and cry me a river for all I care. My rating: 7/10
Meet Joe Black (1998 TV): Back in the late 90’s early 00’s, Pitt was the sexiest man alive for the girls and the most badass actor for me. I watched ALL his movies… but this one. When I went to the video store and looked up this VHS, I ALWAYS placed it back on the shelf after a slight moment of hesitation. I was NOT down for a 3 hour romance. 25 years later, I finally gave it a shot. I truly doubt I would’ve been able to enjoy it back then and although I did liked it now, this is FAR from Pitt’s best performances. I get it, he goes from being a smooth talker to the embodiment of Death itself but did he really need to act like his body had rigor mortis . And can someone tell me why Hopkins never asks The Question? Is there any life after death or heaven and hell, all that kind of stuff…That was weird. I think the parts I enjoyed the most were the business parts which were as important as the romance and the 3 hours didn’t feel long. My rating: 7/10
Terrifier 2 (2022 DVD): I liked the first one so I was anxious to watch the sequel and its promising 2 hours of fun gore. Fun and gore it was but one thing was flagrant to me; the cinematography, settings and decors looked cheap and low-budget while I expected a slicker, cooler look. Also, the final act could’ve been a good 15 minutes shorter. Otherwise, it delivered plenty on what was expected. My rating: 7.5/10
Across the universe (2007 TV) : Did I ever tell you I hate musicals? And did I tell you I love The Beatles? Well, now you know. I had this movie on my list since forever but wasn’t in a hurry to see it since I was scared it would make me throw up a little. Throw up I didn’t as it was way way better than I even thought it could be. I liked what they did with most of the songs, my favourite probably being one of the least « flashy »: While my guitar gently weeps. Happiness is a warm gun was quite memorable too. Finally, the many trippy psychedelic parts were most excellent, the story was good but the movie was too long. My rating: 7.5/10
Scanners (1981 TV): I was happy to finally knock this one off of my watchlist. I didn’t quite like the atmosphere of the first 15-20 minutes and the way the story was unfolding but an hour in, the movie and I were settling in, got comfy and I agreed more to its vibe. Now, Million dollar question: does the movie (acting, story, dialogues) take itself too seriously? I think so, yes. My rating: 6.5/10