This sci-fi film tried desperately to be a cosmic mind-bender but all that was created was a poorly acted daytime soap opera with some of the worst special effects since 1973. In addition to the bad story line, there was so much hard-to-understand dialog that I found myself in a yawning frenzy within the first 20 minutes of the film. I was surprised that Aaron Paul even considered this role (I guess he had some bills to pay) but no one actor stood out in this ensemble, each over-doing the acting enough to make you wince, gag and laugh out loud. Overall, a bad choice if you're looking for something on the level of the "Alien" franchise. But this one doesn't even come close.
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Film Critic:
Renee Thornton
Reviewed on: 04/26/2025 |
My rating:
I thought everything about the movie was well done. Timothée Chalamet was amazing as Bob Dylan. The fact that he actually sang all the songs, played the harmonica and the guitar is just incredible. What a show of his talent and devotion to his craft. Also the actress who played Joan Baez, Monica Barbaro was really good. Would actually watch it again.
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Film Critic:
Ron Verrazzani
Reviewed on: 03/17/2025 |
My rating:
One of the best action movies ever made, though it may not reach the height of some of Cameron’s other work, but boy does it accomplish what it was meant to. It has a great score, awesome visuals and effects, cinematography is excellent, story is pretty good (although it can be a bit over the top at some points) and let's not forget the comedy overtones in this film where Tom Arnold and Bill Paxton really steal the show. This film is much better than what people give it credit for (Hint: the reason why it’s considered by many as one of the best action films ever made to date. Enjoy the ride! 💯💯
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Film Critic:
Ron Verrazzani
Reviewed on: 03/17/2025 |
My rating:
This isn’t a film for everyone and by now people know about the body horror which is a substantial part of the film but doesn’t define it. This camp, grotesque, sad, bonkers, batshit, hilarious and incredibly made film is a tribute to cinema old and new. I knew from the opening credits, that not only sets the tone but also the main social commentary of the film, that I was going to love it. Demi Moore gives a knockout performance - especially in the third act and Margaret Qually excels in her doppelgänger role, both matching each other’s brilliant energy and understanding of the material and what Coralie Fargeat intended with her incredible script and direction. An instant classic that will be remembered for a long time. I love it when Hollywood and arthouse combine, and they get it right. My film of 2024.
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Film Critic:
Renee Thornton
Reviewed on: 03/08/2025 |
My rating:
Hated to say this in a review, but I don’t know how this movie won the Oscar. The first hour was just continuous sex and drug scenes. I understand this needs to be part of stories, but it was the whole story for the first hour. Honestly, there wasn’t really a buildup of a story. It was like watching a reality TV show, especially with all the screaming and swearing. It was compared to Pretty Woman. It is nothing remotely like Pretty Woman.
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