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- First reviewApril 22, 2013
- Last reviewJune 24, 2013
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Overall rating
5
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5
Excellent Sequel
PostedJune 24, 2013
MCinTheWoods
from The Woodlands, TX, USA
Age:35 to 44
Gender:Female
Goes to the movies:monthly
Dialogue
5
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5
Special Effects
5
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5
Art Direction
5
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5
Acting
5
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5
Story
5
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5
Camerawork
5
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5
For what it is - the sequel to Monsters Inc. - this film is perfection, brilliantly depicting the "before they were famous" stories of the characters we've come to endear. The tie-ins to the original were cleverly placed, and the consistency in each of their personalities was crucial and delivered. I especially love the way they illustrated how Sully and Mike worked their way up in the ranks at Monsters Inc. We laughed out loud throughout, and we couldn't wait to get back home to watch the original again.
Pros great story
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Overall rating
2
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5
Fell short of lofty expectations...
PostedJune 16, 2013
MCinTheWoods
from The Woodlands, TX, USA
Age:35 to 44
Gender:Female
Goes to the movies:monthly
Dialogue
4
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5
Special Effects
3
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5
Art Direction
2
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5
Acting
5
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5
Story
4
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5
Camerawork
1
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5
I cannot say enough how too much shaky camerawork DESTROYS the movie experience. I was so looking forward to this movie because of the genius Batman trilogy masterminded by Chris Nolan. Those movies were perfection and worthy of epic classic status. Man of Steel, however, won't even be a part of our Blu-ray collection.
First the positives: the main characters were cast beautifully. All of the Cals/Clarks were spot on, Amy Adams is the best Lois Lane I've ever seen, and Costner and Lane were brilliant as Clark's parents. Russell Crowe redeemed himself (from his stint as Javert) as Cal's father, and I found myself wishing he was in the movie more.
This leads me to my main complaint: the characters were so wonderfully acted, and the STORIES were compelling - but the movie needed more of that and LESS of the repetitive fighting. After the 20th or so "powerful blow, smashing through a building," it became, well, boring. I actually found myself thinking, "alright already, move on!" Add to that the overdone shaky camera and, well, I just wanted the movie to end long before it actually did.
I hope they make sequel with this cast... but I hope that Nolan does it by himself, This epic character, classic story, and brilliant cast deserve the genius that brought us the greatest version of Batman to step outside of the DC pages.
Pros great story, great actors
Cons too much shaky camerawork, not enough of the great story
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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Overall rating
5
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5
EPIC - in the true sense of the word...
PostedApril 22, 2013
MCinTheWoods
from The Woodlands, TX, USA
Age:35 to 44
Gender:Female
Goes to the movies:monthly
Dialogue
5
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5
Special Effects
5
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5
Art Direction
5
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5
Acting
5
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5
Story
5
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5
Camerawork
5
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5
This film isgorgeous to look at, and the casting was perfect.The story, itself, was truly fantastic - definitely not what we expected! When the movie was over, my husband I continued to discuss it the entire drive home. To top off an already spectacular film, we decided to try the D-box seats for the first time, and we are so glad we did. The movement of the seats, perfectly choreographed with the action on the screen did wonders to draw us, further, into the movie. Wonderful film, and the upgrade to D-box was well worth the premium price of the tickets.
Pros well paced, great story, great actors
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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