8.4/10
1/2的魔法 (2020) Min reol 豆瓣 TMDB IMDb 维基数据
Onward
7.4 (343 个评分) 导演: 丹·斯坎隆 演员: 汤姆·赫兰德 / 克里斯·帕拉特
其它标题: Onward / 二分之一的魔法
影片设定在一个由精灵、巨魔和灵魂等组成的郊外幻想世界,在那里独角兽在垃圾桶中穿行,像是有着糖果条纹的负鼠。影片提供了一个前提,即魔法是真实的,但它早已被现代技术所遗忘和取代。一对十几岁的兄弟,在他们尚不更事时父亲便已离世,他们决定进入这个幻想世界,与父亲共度最后一个神奇的日子。霍兰德配音弟弟伊安、帕拉特配音聒噪的哥哥、德瑞弗斯配音兄弟二人的母亲、斯宾瑟则会利用其声线的优势。
2021年3月19日 看过
2021年3月19日 评论 a review of 1/2的魔法 - While not good enough to reach the upper echelon of the Pixar pantheon, Onward is better than it perhaps may have seemed at first glance. It might not succeed at selling the feeling of having reintroduced magic and adventure into its Tolkien-esque fantasy world that has moved on from such things in favor of the comforts or the modern era by the time the credits have rolled, and its tale about a young man overcoming the lack of a father in his life and discovering who he is definitely feels like something we've seen before, but there's still enough heart and humor here to provide an enjoyable and emotional experience regardless. In fact, if this hadn't of come from Pixar it probably would have been a little bit more celebrated. That's a problem the animation studio has run into over the past 10 or so years. After doing the unprecedented and releasing nothing short of straight masterpieces from 1995 to 2010, it's hard to accept anything from them that comes off as even remotely conventional. Yet, although Onward isn't fresh or inventive enough to be the next Toy Story or Ratatouille , it certainly isn't a Cars 2 or Monsters University level disaster. Rather, it ranks comfortably among the likes of Brave and The Good Dinosaur , which are still fantastic movies in their own rights even if they aren't held in as high of regards as the classics.
8.4/10
绝地战警:疾速追击 (2020) IMDb 豆瓣 Eggplant.place TMDB 维基数据
Bad Boys for Life
5.4 (84 个评分) 导演: 阿迪尔·埃尔·阿比 / 比拉勒·法拉赫 演员: 威尔·史密斯 / 马丁·劳伦斯
其它标题: Bad Boys for Life / 绝地战警3
曾制作《珍珠港》、《壮志凌云》、《加勒比海盗》系列等爆款电影的好莱坞金牌制片人全新倾力打造的《绝地战警:疾速追击》,讲述了迈阿密警员麦克(威尔·史密斯饰)遭遇神秘黑帮势力的暗杀伏击,为了迎战势力庞大火力惊人的黑帮分子,解决隐藏在暗处的危机,麦克找回曾经的搭档马库斯(马丁·劳伦斯饰),“嘴炮二人组”再度集结开启沙雕模式,不仅时刻上演逗比互怼,更在迈阿密街头与黑帮展开空前绝后的飙车枪战大戏。这对最佳搭档究竟能否在枪林弹雨下突出重围,找出幕后黑手完成绝地反杀?
2020年5月10日 看过
2020年5月10日 评论 a review of 绝地战警:疾速追击 - After a four year departure from acting following 2008's Seven Pounds , Will Smith's return to cinema has been plagued by forgettable roles and some of the biggest critical misfires in recent history. He's proven that he still has the star power to put butts in seats most of the time, but the majority of his post- Men in Black 3 work has proven memorable for all the wrong reasons. So what better way to get some of his lost mojo back than by revisiting the film largely responsible for turning him into one of the biggest stars in Hollywood in the first place? While the absence of Michael Bay in the director's seat can certainly be felt, I was very impressed with how successfully Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah were able to make this feel like a true Bad Boys follow up. They tone down things like the objectification of women and overall more offensive qualities the previous two movies had, while still capturing the same level of vulgarity in the dialog and lack of respect for human life in the insane action sequences. There are even several referential nods made to the franchise's continuity that other revivals of the ilk have not been respectful enough to include. The only thing missing is Gabrielle Union's gorgeous self. One thing abundantly clear about For Life is that it's not meant to be a conclusion to anything, but rather the beginning of something larger. Some lengths were went through to establish a team of younger agents clearly intended to carry future installments forward when Smith and Lawrence are finally ready to hang up their badges. None of whom have shown charismatic enough in the past to fill those massive shoes, with the exception being maybe Charles Melton. While I kind of miss the days where I could watch a blockbuster without having to sit through it setting up an infinite number of sequels in the process, I'd say the biggest complaints people would likely have with the movie are its somewhat unfocused nature in the early half and just how ludicrous it all gets. The finale is downright Fast & Furious levels of bonkers. It's entertaining, but paints a questionable picture for what comes next as I have a hard time believing logic and reality will not end up only getting further thrown out the window. Anchoring everything though are the two leads who slip back into their brotherly bickering with ease. They kept me watching and laughing during those random scenes in the first portion of the film that didn't contribute to the overall plot at all. This isn't just a return to former quality for Smith, but Martin Lawrence as well. So many of his solo outings have been, well, terrible because he's tried to mimic the coolness and character acting of Eddie Murphy. Something he has simply never had the swagger for. Here he's just a henpecked dork and it fits him so well. I was instantly reminded why I've liked him more in these films than really anything else he's ever been in. This is more than just another ressurection of a dormant property to see how much money there's left to be squeezed out of it. While it is designed with the hopes of profiting off of further continuations that's not the only reason it exists. It was also made with the genuine intention of giving fans of Bay's buddy cop series more Bad Boys , and not in a cheesy, pandering way that plays solely on nostalgia. It's the true third chapter many of us have been waiting on and the best movie most of its cast have been apart of in quite some time.
8.4/10
圣诞节恐怖故事 (2015) 豆瓣 维基数据 IMDb TMDB
A Christmas Horror Story
4.8 (5 个评分) 导演: Grant Harvey / Steven Hoban 演员: 米歇尔·诺尔顿 / 山农·库克
其它标题: A Christmas Horror Story / 어 크리스마스 호러 스토리
剧几个高中生在调查发生在圣诞节之前的神秘凶杀案,一对夫妻发现在去雪地树林里砍圣诞树之后,他们的小儿子举止怪异,一个家庭在冬日仙境中被圣诞恶魔坎卜斯追杀,与此同时的北极,圣诞老人正抵挡僵尸精灵们……
2026年1月28日 看过
2026年1月28日 评论 a review of 圣诞节恐怖故事 - Several interconnected, Christmas-themed horror tales come together to create a great holiday horror movie. With different styles used for each segment there's a little something here for everyone. Hauntings, possessions, and even some B-rated cheesiness, this movie ensures that winter's chill won't be the only thing to keep you shivering on Christmas Eve. It's greatest strength is in it's ability to effectively build tension. Once the plots finally start to pick up you realize these aren't the scariest tales out there, but up until that point it keeps you on the edge of your seat in anticipation. The ability to pull from Christmas history and legends like Krampus, Santa, and even the birth of Jesus these stories get a feel of their own that sets them apart from non-Christmas horror flicks. As far as production goes everything is well-done. Santa's battle against the zombie elves might be the most disappointing due to the bad acting, but it feels partly intentional due to the B-movie styling and an inability to take itself too seriously. It might be the weakest to watch, but it has the biggest payoff. If you are looking for something different during the Christmas season and have a taste for horror then I recommend checking this out. The stories play out well and make excellent use of the Christmas theme. Actual scares may be lacking, but it's an entertaining and likable package regardless. Who knows? You might just find yourself revisiting it year after year.
8.4/10