MattX's stats
- Review count8
- Helpfulness votes1
- First reviewNovember 28, 2008
- Last reviewDecember 30, 2012
- Featured reviews0
- Average rating3.9
MattX's Reviews
Overall rating
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5
Brutal...lacking the clarity and focus of Inglorious Basterds
PostedDecember 30, 2012
Dialogue
5
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5
Special Effects
4
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5
Art Direction
5
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5
Acting
4
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5
Story
4
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5
Camerawork
5
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5
Django Unchained is one of the most brutally uncomfortable films I've experienced in quite a while. I felt uneasy nearly the entire time. Though Quentin Tarantino is clearly attempting to shine a light on America's disgusting history of slavery, his insatiable on-screen bloodlust glorifies violence in a way that rivals the fantasies of any real life mass murdering psychopath. I believe the film will be considered one of the most violent and socially offensive films in recent memory, but I guess that was the point he was trying to make. Definitely not a good movie for mentally ill people with gun collections and a plan.
Overall the film lacked the smooth style, clarity and focus that made Inglorious Basterds such a great film.
Pros good period piece, overly accurate portrayal of past events
Cons distracting violence
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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Overall rating
2
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5
Predictable and not very interesting...almost walked out.
PostedDecember 10, 2012
Dialogue
2
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5
Special Effects
4
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5
Art Direction
4
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5
Acting
3
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5
Story
1
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5
Camerawork
4
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5
Went to see this last night. I'm surprised it earned such high ratings on Rotten Tomatoes. It was predictable and not very interesting. I barely made it through and almost walked out twice as I simply didn't care about the story or any of the characters. Best part was the helicopter smashing into the mansion and even that was comical.
7 out of 10 (for the action not the story)
Pros explosions
Cons bad story
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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Overall rating
4
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5
My childhood fantasy flick
PostedFebruary 9, 2012
Checked out Chronicle last night. It's a teenage mind-over-matter fantasy flick shot in the first person perspective. The movie was a realistic portrayal of superpowers run a muck that in many ways reminded me of "Akira". It received 85% on Rotten Tomatoes and was actually really good. The kid in me has always day dreamed of making this movie. Fun times. :)
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Overall rating
2
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5
Visually pretty but slow plot, boring.
PostedNovember 27, 2011
97% on Rotten Tomatoes??? Disappointing. Visually pretty (hence two stars not one) but slow plot and overall a boring film that misses the mark. I actually dozed off for a bit near the middle and had to force myself awake in the hopes it would change soon. By the time the finale came I was disinterested. I don't know what it is with professional critics kissing Martin Scorsese's butt.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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5
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5
The Social Network
PostedOctober 3, 2010
The Social Network was a very good film with an awesome screenplay by Aaron Sorkin. Director David Fincher (Seven, Fight Club, Benjamin Button) is by far one of the best directors out today and Trent Reznor's score is hypnotizing. Definitely recommended. :)
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Overall rating
5
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5
Enter The Void
PostedOctober 1, 2010
Checked out Enter The Void last night at the Nuart in Santa Monica. WOW!!! The place was packed and nobody made a sound. I've never seen anything like it! It is by far the most psychedelic & wonderfully disturbing films I've ever seen. Prepare to be hypnotized visually and shocked mentally. Highly recommended for those who can handle it, definitely not for the weak or closed minded.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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5
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5
Definite Winner for Best Actor
PostedDecember 18, 2008
if Rourke doesn't win best actor i'll be shocked!
Great film. Perfectly uncomfortable yet touching.
Aronofsky is here to stay.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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5
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5
Can Gus Van Sant make a bad movie?
PostedNovember 28, 2008
Can Gus Van Sant make a bad movie? This is yet another excellent film from this timeless director. Not only was the film captivating, but the performances were great.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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