First, let me say, I was not impressed with Part 1. My rating for that was a 6, and I really wanted to like it, realizing what a difficult Novel Dune is to put to film. But Dune I was SO SLOW ! Part 2 is a completely different thing. The story is tight, the arc of the story, being told over 2+ hours is satisfying. A great story about a downtrodden people overcoming adversity is always a good watch. Still, this film is not for most, as it is hard-core sci-fi. And that is OK.
A great zombie movie? No. A very good zombie movie... absolutely. If you like this kind of thing, then this is the kind of thing you'll like. Enjoyable watch, solid story. You find yourself rooting for the "good guys". (what few are left, by the end)
Absolutely agree with @fusspot. Extremely Fargo-like, with LOTS of stars you will recognize. It's obvious people making this film had fun. And why not? A hapless, clueless (and remarkably unskilled) private investigator stumbles through the film but is still able to find the truth. (reminiscent of Clouseau, but without the over-the-top slapstick) A fun watch!
A great week's binge! A 1950's idea of a futurific-terrific-post-apocalyptic story, kicking off with the multi atomic bomb destruction of LA. Episode 1 for me was good, but I can throw myself into a story right away.. Episode 1 for my wife -- wasn't to her liking... but after the first 3 she was all in. The good news is that each episode builds on the previous so well that by the end of the season you just have a lot of wild stuff happening, all of it good. (good, that is, for the audience, not so much for them.) Recommend! Darn near an 8, but for right now a 7. Look forward to season 2.
Never never EVER download "ViruseProject" released torrents. It's poor quality, it's in Russian ("ruse") and has watermarks and adverts in the film for their Russian gambling website. Their torrents should be blocked. If you do not download it, you won't help spread that crap copy.
Post apocalyptic sci-fi with Mila Jovovich. She looks great for 48 and in this role excels. Jennifer Huson carries the lead role well. The film itself is a bit slow for some, as it focuses on an event over about 30 hours. But for those who like a good story, it's a good watch.
It's Cringe Comedy. But here is the thing: If it is ALL cringe and NO comedy, then it is just an uncomfortable hour of television. If I want to spend an uncomfortable hour, I can go to the dentist and STILL be better entertained than this show.
When people ask me what my favorite horror movie is, I say: "Event Horizon" and they look at me if I was making up words. So many people are unaware of this film, and it is straight up horror. Sam Neil is great in his role, and Fishburne is trying to keep it all together... but once you have been to hell, there is no coming back. This is the type of horror that sticks with you. The type of horror that will wake you up in the middle of the night out of nowhere. Turn off the lights and get ready to be scared.
@all - This is why you should NEVER download a ViruseProject release. "Ruse" is short for "Russian" (or "trickery" in French). They release it in Russian, they slap in their ads for online gambling sites (... yeah, like I would trust a Russian online gambling site) and put out the poor-quality video hoping to troll someone to their gambling site. And I get it... It's a torrent, and there are no rules... but the only way to stop crap like that is not to download and have their torrents die. The other releases (like the WatchSoMutch VIP and the YIFI release) are fine.
Great sci-fi show, binge worthy. I'll admit, I'm a Krysten Ritter fan since "The B in Apt 23", so it's great to see her take the lead here. Once annoying drawback: The story is great and it can stand well on its own... but they do try to link it back to the Original Orphan Black, and that is where it fails. (you'll know what I mean when you see Felix). Ignore that (well, most of S01 episode 2) and this is a great season. Looking forward to Season 2!
Agree with others. This is a great post-apocalyptic flick. Well done Sci-Fi story. It may not be what many may like, as the film is washed-out-bright (due to the sun increasing in intensity), but the scene is set for conflict. Washington and Kunis are great in their roles. As always Oldman is enjoyingly evil. If you haven't seen this, it's well worth to put into your watch queue.
Outstanding performance by Kristen Wiig. Period piece in transitional 1969 (1950's US culture clashing with Viet Nam war / Civil rights / Women's rights movements) in Palm Beach FL (THE seasonal home of the US ultra-rich at that time). The point: How does one become one of the elite? What is success? Can one fake or buy their way into it? Is it worth it, and does any of it matter? No matter what, Wiig is just absolutely amazing, transforming herself into this role. Somehow that comedic goof-ball has become a beautiful debutante beauty-contest-winner striving for being part of.
Part 2 is a completely different thing. The story is tight, the arc of the story, being told over 2+ hours is satisfying. A great story about a downtrodden people overcoming adversity is always a good watch.
Still, this film is not for most, as it is hard-core sci-fi. And that is OK.
A very good zombie movie... absolutely. If you like this kind of thing, then this is the kind of thing you'll like.
Enjoyable watch, solid story. You find yourself rooting for the "good guys". (what few are left, by the end)
Extremely Fargo-like, with LOTS of stars you will recognize.
It's obvious people making this film had fun. And why not? A hapless, clueless (and remarkably unskilled) private investigator stumbles through the film but is still able to find the truth. (reminiscent of Clouseau, but without the over-the-top slapstick)
A fun watch!
Add this to your watch queue.
Episode 1 for me was good, but I can throw myself into a story right away..
Episode 1 for my wife -- wasn't to her liking... but after the first 3 she was all in.
The good news is that each episode builds on the previous so well that by the end of the season you just have a lot of wild stuff happening, all of it good. (good, that is, for the audience, not so much for them.)
Recommend! Darn near an 8, but for right now a 7. Look forward to season 2.
Their torrents should be blocked.
If you do not download it, you won't help spread that crap copy.
Jennifer Huson carries the lead role well.
The film itself is a bit slow for some, as it focuses on an event over about 30 hours. But for those who like a good story, it's a good watch.
But here is the thing: If it is ALL cringe and NO comedy, then it is just an uncomfortable hour of television.
If I want to spend an uncomfortable hour, I can go to the dentist and STILL be better entertained than this show.
Just download it, you won't be disappointed.
So many people are unaware of this film, and it is straight up horror.
Sam Neil is great in his role, and Fishburne is trying to keep it all together... but once you have been to hell, there is no coming back.
This is the type of horror that sticks with you. The type of horror that will wake you up in the middle of the night out of nowhere.
Turn off the lights and get ready to be scared.
"Ruse" is short for "Russian" (or "trickery" in French). They release it in Russian, they slap in their ads for online gambling sites (... yeah, like I would trust a Russian online gambling site) and put out the poor-quality video hoping to troll someone to their gambling site.
And I get it... It's a torrent, and there are no rules... but the only way to stop crap like that is not to download and have their torrents die.
The other releases (like the WatchSoMutch VIP and the YIFI release) are fine.
I'll admit, I'm a Krysten Ritter fan since "The B in Apt 23", so it's great to see her take the lead here.
Once annoying drawback: The story is great and it can stand well on its own... but they do try to link it back to the Original Orphan Black, and that is where it fails. (you'll know what I mean when you see Felix). Ignore that (well, most of S01 episode 2) and this is a great season.
Looking forward to Season 2!
This is a great post-apocalyptic flick. Well done Sci-Fi story.
It may not be what many may like, as the film is washed-out-bright (due to the sun increasing in intensity), but the scene is set for conflict.
Washington and Kunis are great in their roles. As always Oldman is enjoyingly evil.
If you haven't seen this, it's well worth to put into your watch queue.
Please let this die here.
Period piece in transitional 1969 (1950's US culture clashing with Viet Nam war / Civil rights / Women's rights movements) in Palm Beach FL (THE seasonal home of the US ultra-rich at that time).
The point: How does one become one of the elite? What is success? Can one fake or buy their way into it? Is it worth it, and does any of it matter?
No matter what, Wiig is just absolutely amazing, transforming herself into this role. Somehow that comedic goof-ball has become a beautiful debutante beauty-contest-winner striving for being part of.