Carl Pickens
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The Whale:9/10
I Started the day watching live news about 3 children and 3 adults being murdered at Covenant School just south of us. A very depressing day. Who murders children?
We probably made a mistake watching "The Whale" staring Brendan Fraser. He won Best Actor, and he was excellent.
It was a depressing day, and the movie was very depressing. The local real life day might have made things worse. Nonetheless, I think it should have been nominated for best picture.
***If you need to lose a few pounds this might help you.
I Started the day watching live news about 3 children and 3 adults being murdered at Covenant School just south of us. A very depressing day. Who murders children?
We probably made a mistake watching "The Whale" staring Brendan Fraser. He won Best Actor, and he was excellent.
It was a depressing day, and the movie was very depressing. The local real life day might have made things worse. Nonetheless, I think it should have been nominated for best picture.
***If you need to lose a few pounds this might help you.
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10/10
A terrific Science Fiction Action Movie set on Prehistoric Earth when the dinosaurs existed.
Mills is shown to be a likable protagonist that has struggles which is good because it's boring watching a movie where a protagonist can do mostly anything to succeed, and doesn't have any flaws that he or she struggles with.
Koa is also shown to be a likable protagonist so the movie succeeds in having suspense since I didn't want the 2 protagonists to die in a world where they could realistically get killed by the dinosaurs or a stated ticking clock.
The movie shows a strong plausible scientific reason why is Mills stranded on Prehistoric Earth.
Koa is the other protagonist, and she is shown to be a kid that does make mistakes which is realistic.
The prehistoric Earth looks amazing, outer space looks amazing, also the dinosaurs look very realistic and terrific, and prehistoric Earth looks excellent including the trees, water, etc.
The Space Ship was very unique looking, also unique looking are outer space suits which are made for easy mobility much like Nascar Racing 1 piece suits.
I did enjoy that the guns looked very futuristic much like guns in the Judge Dredd universe, and information for the number of bullets is visible. I'm very happy this movie didn't use the awful writing cliche which is characters are using guns that have a vast amount of ammo.
Also, the navigation device is futuristic looking like it was made by the Star Trek Enterprise.
While this movie did have an open ending it didn't have any sequel bait so I won't be unhappy if the movie doesn't get a sequel.
This movie had a big budget, and nothing looked cheap or awful.
Koa is shown to be a competent protagonist that has agency which I enjoy because I had no desire to watch an awful-written movie that has 1 competent protagonist.
The climax has high stakes, a high amount of entertaining action, an objective that can't be easily achieved, and a ticking clock that is moving close to ending.
An entertaining great science fiction action movie that has 2 likable flawed protagonists that have an achievable challenging objective, a consistently serious tone, an impressive looking space ship that is shown moving, a plausible ticking clock that gets introduced before the climax, good action scenes, suspense, a variety of excellent-looking dinosaurs, amazing-looking prehistoric earth, high-stakes climax, the entertaining outcome of the ticking clock expired or running out, and a memorable ending.
(1990) Total Recall
10/10
A great science fiction action movie that succeeds at having ambiguity because it's never stated if the ending is reality or a dream, and it's never stated are the adventures that Douglas has a dream or reality.
Good action scenes, good dialogue, well-done twists, ambiguity, an unforgettable colonized Mars set in the year 2084, likable protagonists, an original soundtrack with songs that fit the scenes, a consistent serious tone, entertaining 1 liners, hardcore violence, unique antagonists including a great main antagonist that does use a monologue to a protagonist, high stakes, protagonists that have an understandable objective, awesome futuristic technology, and a well done ambiguous ending.
The movie respects the audience because why Douglas is having reoccurring dreams is never conclusively stated, the movie gives enough valuable information for the audience to make conclusions in this intentional ambiguity science fiction action movie, and the unforgettable ambiguous ending is open to the audience to decide is it reality or is it a dream.
The multiple twists in this movie are well done.
Mars for the outside area with the red atmosphere looks awesome.
I do greatly enjoy this movie provides believable reasons why in multiple scenes why a villain doesn't use an obvious solution because of seeing the obvious drawback instead of annoying me with that's what happened because of terrible writing.
A standout detail for a subway train is TVs playing advertisements because I've never ridden on a subway train that has TVs.
Cohaagen is an unforgettable charismatic main villain that has a believable motivation for why he doesn't want the rebels to win which he explains to Richter, Richter is an entertaining right-hand man that does most of the dirty work along with the brigade that does dirty work for Cohaagen.
Douglas is a likable protagonist that has to discover his hidden past, and he has a challenging achievable objective.
Melina is the love interest, and she is shown to be a competent protagonist that has agency instead of a terribly written main character that doesn't do anything useful.
Lori is an entertaining villain working as a secret agent, and she doesn't have an issue with getting her hands dirty.
Lori fighting Melina is a well-done realistic fight scene.
The hologram watch is unforgettable because the hologram does get used in multiple entertaining action scenes.
The special effects look amazing including the mutants, the hologram, an advanced mask of a woman's face worn by Douglas, etc.
The movie does show off a colonized Mars set in 2084 that has a variety of locations including multiple bars.
Even though this movie has Arnold as Douglas Quaid using memorable 1 liners except it's not the inside-the-box Arnold action movie because it's a futuristic science fiction action movie set on a colonized Mars with intentional ambiguity, futuristic technology, unique antagonists, a company known as Rekall that can implant realistic false memories, a well done ambiguous ending, etc.
The movie has hardcore violence much like Robocop which also is a science fiction movie directed by Paul Verhoeven.
It's very believable that the reactor was built by Aliens because visibly shown is an implication that the aliens in this movie have a thumb and three fingers, and because of the dialogue about whom exactly built the reactor stated by Melina.
Paul Verhoeven directed 2 undeniable masterpieces that are both Science Fiction movies.
(1987) Robocop and (1990) Total Recall.
10/10
A terrific Science Fiction Action Movie set on Prehistoric Earth when the dinosaurs existed.
Mills is shown to be a likable protagonist that has struggles which is good because it's boring watching a movie where a protagonist can do mostly anything to succeed, and doesn't have any flaws that he or she struggles with.
Koa is also shown to be a likable protagonist so the movie succeeds in having suspense since I didn't want the 2 protagonists to die in a world where they could realistically get killed by the dinosaurs or a stated ticking clock.
The movie shows a strong plausible scientific reason why is Mills stranded on Prehistoric Earth.
Koa is the other protagonist, and she is shown to be a kid that does make mistakes which is realistic.
The prehistoric Earth looks amazing, outer space looks amazing, also the dinosaurs look very realistic and terrific, and prehistoric Earth looks excellent including the trees, water, etc.
The Space Ship was very unique looking, also unique looking are outer space suits which are made for easy mobility much like Nascar Racing 1 piece suits.
I did enjoy that the guns looked very futuristic much like guns in the Judge Dredd universe, and information for the number of bullets is visible. I'm very happy this movie didn't use the awful writing cliche which is characters are using guns that have a vast amount of ammo.
Also, the navigation device is futuristic looking like it was made by the Star Trek Enterprise.
While this movie did have an open ending it didn't have any sequel bait so I won't be unhappy if the movie doesn't get a sequel.
This movie had a big budget, and nothing looked cheap or awful.
Koa is shown to be a competent protagonist that has agency which I enjoy because I had no desire to watch an awful-written movie that has 1 competent protagonist.
The climax has high stakes, a high amount of entertaining action, an objective that can't be easily achieved, and a ticking clock that is moving close to ending.
An entertaining great science fiction action movie that has 2 likable flawed protagonists that have an achievable challenging objective, a consistently serious tone, an impressive looking space ship that is shown moving, a plausible ticking clock that gets introduced before the climax, good action scenes, suspense, a variety of excellent-looking dinosaurs, amazing-looking prehistoric earth, high-stakes climax, the entertaining outcome of the ticking clock expired or running out, and a memorable ending.
(1990) Total Recall
10/10
A great science fiction action movie that succeeds at having ambiguity because it's never stated if the ending is reality or a dream, and it's never stated are the adventures that Douglas has a dream or reality.
Good action scenes, good dialogue, well-done twists, ambiguity, an unforgettable colonized Mars set in the year 2084, likable protagonists, an original soundtrack with songs that fit the scenes, a consistent serious tone, entertaining 1 liners, hardcore violence, unique antagonists including a great main antagonist that does use a monologue to a protagonist, high stakes, protagonists that have an understandable objective, awesome futuristic technology, and a well done ambiguous ending.
The movie respects the audience because why Douglas is having reoccurring dreams is never conclusively stated, the movie gives enough valuable information for the audience to make conclusions in this intentional ambiguity science fiction action movie, and the unforgettable ambiguous ending is open to the audience to decide is it reality or is it a dream.
The multiple twists in this movie are well done.
Mars for the outside area with the red atmosphere looks awesome.
I do greatly enjoy this movie provides believable reasons why in multiple scenes why a villain doesn't use an obvious solution because of seeing the obvious drawback instead of annoying me with that's what happened because of terrible writing.
A standout detail for a subway train is TVs playing advertisements because I've never ridden on a subway train that has TVs.
Cohaagen is an unforgettable charismatic main villain that has a believable motivation for why he doesn't want the rebels to win which he explains to Richter, Richter is an entertaining right-hand man that does most of the dirty work along with the brigade that does dirty work for Cohaagen.
Douglas is a likable protagonist that has to discover his hidden past, and he has a challenging achievable objective.
Melina is the love interest, and she is shown to be a competent protagonist that has agency instead of a terribly written main character that doesn't do anything useful.
Lori is an entertaining villain working as a secret agent, and she doesn't have an issue with getting her hands dirty.
Lori fighting Melina is a well-done realistic fight scene.
The hologram watch is unforgettable because the hologram does get used in multiple entertaining action scenes.
The special effects look amazing including the mutants, the hologram, an advanced mask of a woman's face worn by Douglas, etc.
The movie does show off a colonized Mars set in 2084 that has a variety of locations including multiple bars.
Even though this movie has Arnold as Douglas Quaid using memorable 1 liners except it's not the inside-the-box Arnold action movie because it's a futuristic science fiction action movie set on a colonized Mars with intentional ambiguity, futuristic technology, unique antagonists, a company known as Rekall that can implant realistic false memories, a well done ambiguous ending, etc.
The movie has hardcore violence much like Robocop which also is a science fiction movie directed by Paul Verhoeven.
It's very believable that the reactor was built by Aliens because visibly shown is an implication that the aliens in this movie have a thumb and three fingers, and because of the dialogue about whom exactly built the reactor stated by Melina.
Paul Verhoeven directed 2 undeniable masterpieces that are both Science Fiction movies.
(1987) Robocop and (1990) Total Recall.
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Magic Mike's Last Dance
10/10
A highly entertaining great romance movie that stands on its own as the third movie in the Magic Mike Movie series.
The movie provides a believable reason why Mike lost his furniture business which is why it is believable he's working as a bartender.
The movie has great dancing scenes, drama, romance, a ticking clock, music that fits the scenes, a variety of locations, good dialogue, a believable drawback for a divorce, 2 likable flawed protagonists that have an achievable goal, and entertaining other protagonists including the butler Victor.
I did greatly enjoy that Mike directing a romance play that has obvious flaws that are addressed does greatly get changed, and he makes it a modern version that stands greatly on its own even though Isabel Ascende does have elements of the original.
The movie shows a believable reason why the relationship between Maxandra and Mike would realistically progress toward a serious romantic relationship.
The comedy in this movie is well done, and the drama is believable because the movie provides believable reasons.
The movie has very dirty dancing that fits in the movie.
The movie stands out with Salma Hayek as Maxandra Mendoza because Maxandra wears modest tight dresses that show off her big curves.
So even though Maxandra is dressing modestly she isn't dressing like a nun which would make her challenging to look at.
Also, the movie provides a believable reason for why Maxandra and Mike sleep together instead of it just happening because of flimsy writing that's what the writer wrote.
It's not a plot hole that characters contradict a stated detail because the movie provides a believable reason why it's not a plot hole, and the movie respects the audience enough to understand why it's not a plot hole instead of having a character outright state the reason.
I do enjoy this romance movie respects the audience because it's not outright stating things to the audience including why exactly Mike and Maxandra delay getting together.
Mike and Maxandra have chemistry, and I did enjoy this movie does reshow romantic scenes that gave strong evidence that Maxandra and Mike were going to get together before this movie ended so it's earned for them to get together.
Anything that should get explained does get explained including Maxandra being rich since her ex-husband is making vast cash with multiple businesses, and the movie provides a good reason why they got a divorce instead of something flimsy such as stating irreconcilable differences because that's an easy reason the writer can give without having to provide details which for me is flimsy writing.
Happy Gilmore
10/10
A unique comedy golf movie about a man that joins the PGA tour to pay the money his grandma owes the IRS.
The movie gives believable reasons why Happy loves hockey, and the movie shows why he can't be a successful hockey player despite having the determination to be a successful hockey player, having the ability to hit a puck, and having no issue with being aggressive which is needed given the very nature of Hockey is it's a physical violent contact sport.
I do enjoy 1 main message showing "You can do anything you put your mind to." this is wrong because that's rose-colored glasses' ridiculous optimism since the movie outright shows Happy is a component golfer, and Virginia saying to Happy face it you are a golfer, and Happy's ex-girlfriend saying he's not any good as a Hockey player which the movie showed is exactly right in the tryout scene by showing conclusive flaws including he's not a competent skater which is 1 required skill for a Hockey player.
The primary advantage Happy has as a Golfer is he can hit the golf ball a far distance like he's the Babe Ruth of Golfers, and he has an obvious weakness which Chubs Peterson his mentor helps him with so he'll have a realistic chance of defeating Shooter Mcgavin.
The romance in the movie with Happy and Virginia is believable with realistic progression, it's not shoehorned in the movie, Happy and Virginia have chemistry, and I'm very happy the movie doesn't use the inane cliche love at first sight, 2 characters that have nothing in common or no chemistry, or any other nonsensical romance movie cliche.
The comedy is well done because the movie succeeded in making me laugh.
The movie does give multiple warranted explanations for why Happy Gilmore is not removed from the PGA Tour after he used actions that are not in the box of acceptable behavior for a Professional Golfer.
This movie doesn't have any filler scenes and moves fast because introduces the main flaw in this movie that Happy can realistically solve with a certain amount of cash, a ticking clock stated early in the movie, and all scenes in the movie advance the plot.
This is the only golf movie that has a Golfer that fights an Alligator, and also a Golfer that isn't wearing the common inside-the-box Golfer clothes.
I did enjoy the movie briefly using the great song I Love Carry on My Wayward Son by Kansas shortly before Happy Gilmore goes into a building during a Cocktail party.
Shooter Mcgavin is an unforgettable charismatic great antagonist that has an understandable goal which is he wants to win the prized Gold Jacket. Even though he's a jerk he's not wrong with his complaint about Happy being a disgrace to the game.
He does become a Villain because he does cross the Moral Horizon line.
Happy succeeds in making Pro Golf very fun.
Happy fighting Bob Barker is an unforgettable scene including what Bob says to Happy, the entertaining sound effects when Bob punches Happy, etc.
The climax has high stakes and is very suspenseful.
A great comedy movie that succeeds at being funny, has romance, a likable protagonist, also likable other protagonists including the mentor Chubs Peterson, entertaining golf scenes, the unforgettable charismatic main antagonist with an awesome name, the protagonist and antagonist both have achievable goals with believable motivations, a ticking clock, good dialogue, unforgettable lines, and the ending satisfied me.
10/10
A highly entertaining great romance movie that stands on its own as the third movie in the Magic Mike Movie series.
The movie provides a believable reason why Mike lost his furniture business which is why it is believable he's working as a bartender.
The movie has great dancing scenes, drama, romance, a ticking clock, music that fits the scenes, a variety of locations, good dialogue, a believable drawback for a divorce, 2 likable flawed protagonists that have an achievable goal, and entertaining other protagonists including the butler Victor.
I did greatly enjoy that Mike directing a romance play that has obvious flaws that are addressed does greatly get changed, and he makes it a modern version that stands greatly on its own even though Isabel Ascende does have elements of the original.
The movie shows a believable reason why the relationship between Maxandra and Mike would realistically progress toward a serious romantic relationship.
The comedy in this movie is well done, and the drama is believable because the movie provides believable reasons.
The movie has very dirty dancing that fits in the movie.
The movie stands out with Salma Hayek as Maxandra Mendoza because Maxandra wears modest tight dresses that show off her big curves.
So even though Maxandra is dressing modestly she isn't dressing like a nun which would make her challenging to look at.
Also, the movie provides a believable reason for why Maxandra and Mike sleep together instead of it just happening because of flimsy writing that's what the writer wrote.
It's not a plot hole that characters contradict a stated detail because the movie provides a believable reason why it's not a plot hole, and the movie respects the audience enough to understand why it's not a plot hole instead of having a character outright state the reason.
I do enjoy this romance movie respects the audience because it's not outright stating things to the audience including why exactly Mike and Maxandra delay getting together.
Mike and Maxandra have chemistry, and I did enjoy this movie does reshow romantic scenes that gave strong evidence that Maxandra and Mike were going to get together before this movie ended so it's earned for them to get together.
Anything that should get explained does get explained including Maxandra being rich since her ex-husband is making vast cash with multiple businesses, and the movie provides a good reason why they got a divorce instead of something flimsy such as stating irreconcilable differences because that's an easy reason the writer can give without having to provide details which for me is flimsy writing.
Happy Gilmore
10/10
A unique comedy golf movie about a man that joins the PGA tour to pay the money his grandma owes the IRS.
The movie gives believable reasons why Happy loves hockey, and the movie shows why he can't be a successful hockey player despite having the determination to be a successful hockey player, having the ability to hit a puck, and having no issue with being aggressive which is needed given the very nature of Hockey is it's a physical violent contact sport.
I do enjoy 1 main message showing "You can do anything you put your mind to." this is wrong because that's rose-colored glasses' ridiculous optimism since the movie outright shows Happy is a component golfer, and Virginia saying to Happy face it you are a golfer, and Happy's ex-girlfriend saying he's not any good as a Hockey player which the movie showed is exactly right in the tryout scene by showing conclusive flaws including he's not a competent skater which is 1 required skill for a Hockey player.
The primary advantage Happy has as a Golfer is he can hit the golf ball a far distance like he's the Babe Ruth of Golfers, and he has an obvious weakness which Chubs Peterson his mentor helps him with so he'll have a realistic chance of defeating Shooter Mcgavin.
The romance in the movie with Happy and Virginia is believable with realistic progression, it's not shoehorned in the movie, Happy and Virginia have chemistry, and I'm very happy the movie doesn't use the inane cliche love at first sight, 2 characters that have nothing in common or no chemistry, or any other nonsensical romance movie cliche.
The comedy is well done because the movie succeeded in making me laugh.
The movie does give multiple warranted explanations for why Happy Gilmore is not removed from the PGA Tour after he used actions that are not in the box of acceptable behavior for a Professional Golfer.
This movie doesn't have any filler scenes and moves fast because introduces the main flaw in this movie that Happy can realistically solve with a certain amount of cash, a ticking clock stated early in the movie, and all scenes in the movie advance the plot.
This is the only golf movie that has a Golfer that fights an Alligator, and also a Golfer that isn't wearing the common inside-the-box Golfer clothes.
I did enjoy the movie briefly using the great song I Love Carry on My Wayward Son by Kansas shortly before Happy Gilmore goes into a building during a Cocktail party.
Shooter Mcgavin is an unforgettable charismatic great antagonist that has an understandable goal which is he wants to win the prized Gold Jacket. Even though he's a jerk he's not wrong with his complaint about Happy being a disgrace to the game.
He does become a Villain because he does cross the Moral Horizon line.
Happy succeeds in making Pro Golf very fun.
Happy fighting Bob Barker is an unforgettable scene including what Bob says to Happy, the entertaining sound effects when Bob punches Happy, etc.
The climax has high stakes and is very suspenseful.
A great comedy movie that succeeds at being funny, has romance, a likable protagonist, also likable other protagonists including the mentor Chubs Peterson, entertaining golf scenes, the unforgettable charismatic main antagonist with an awesome name, the protagonist and antagonist both have achievable goals with believable motivations, a ticking clock, good dialogue, unforgettable lines, and the ending satisfied me.
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What Women Want
10/10
A highly entertaining romance comedy movie that has a very unique premise which is 1 protagonist a man Nick Marshal gets the power to hear what women are thinking in their heads which he can't turn off.
The movie shows a reason, and movie shows a reason why he loses this power. The movie respects the audience because it never states a detailed explanation if it's Fate that is responsible for giving him this power, The Almighty or Creator of the Universe aka God, Eros the God of love of Greek Mythology, etc.
The movie is set in Chicago and is filmed in Chicago.
I'm very happy this movie is realistic because Nick Marshall a Chicago advertising executive a high-paying job which is why him living in a Chicago Condo which is very believable. Also very realistic is Lola lives in an apartment that is in the area of a Chicago subway so the drawback of that movement does happen like an Earthquake, and very realistic that she would live in that apartment because she works at a coffee shop.
Lola hasn't succeeded in becoming an actor so it's very believable she would have an ordinary job working at a coffee shop before she becomes an actor.
The movie provides a believable reason why Nick changes as a character, and why Nick Marshall would use the right action in the climax which has an obvious drawback for him which does get outright stated by Darcy Macguire.
The movie provides a strong realistic reason why Darcy Macguire got divorced which I enjoy instead of something flimsy such as she wasn't compatible with the man she married.
She is reliable in saying what she honestly thinks so people can trust her to be honest.
I greatly enjoy that this movie has Erin shown on a payphone talking to Nick because since most people have cellphones the era of payphones in a high amount of locations ended.
The movie has a Metroplis US City Chicago that does get shown off for multiple locations, Nick changing as a character for believable reasons, distinguishable likable characters, well-done comedy, romance with Nick and Darcy that is not shoehorned in, memorable lines, good dialogue, characters that consistently act realistic including Nick very surprised he has the power to hear what women are thinking, an entertaining realistic portrayal of an advertising company that does advertising for other companies and corporations, realistic outcomes for issues, shows real life is messy including a usable solution that is the right action can have a drawback for the person using the right action, a likable character that Erin the file girl which feels very invisible, a happy ending that is earned with the 2 protagonists getting together.
The movie has multiple romance scenes between Nick and Darcy, the movie provides realistic obstacles, and I'm very happy this romance movie doesn't use the nonsensical cliche love at first sight, 2 characters that have no chemistry get together, a woman that looks amazing after she stops wearing glasses and with some change involving her hair, etc.
The movie provides a believable reason why Nick reconciles with his daughter, and why he wants to be an involved father with his daughter Alex. Also why he wants to offer a great job to Erin isn't unbelievable, and the movie provides a convincing reason why Erin thought of committing suicide.
Also, Nick lies to Lola for an understandable reason because telling her the truth would have an obvious drawback for Lola. That's why Nick can't be criticized as wrong for this action.
Pretty women do work at Coffee shops in the real world so Lola played by Marisa Tomei is art-imitating life.
The movie does show a pitch to Nike for a great woman running on a road commercial that would be targeted at women.
Lassie (1994)
10/10
A great family adventure movie about the famous valiant fictional collie, and the movie deals with realistic issues.
The movie never states how exactly the mother died however most likely it was from some real-world disease with no available cure.
The1 nitpick as an adult that I noticed is I find it very unbelievable that Sam didn't block the open area where Lassie was able to escape. Lassie is put in a barn, and the movie does show unmistakable factual evidence that Lassie has only 1 way of escaping a barn after Sam locks the door.
While this escape did involve the challenge of a successful jump that doesn't change it's an unbelievable oversight since the movie fails to provide a reason why Sam didn't block the open area with wood, wire, or something strong because most likely he understands that a collie has the ability to run and successfully escape by jumping through the open area.
The movie has a great original soundtrack with music that fits the scenes including a dramatic escape scene that can't be easily achieved by Lassie.
The movie does show off Franklin Falls in Virginia which I enjoyed. I was highly impressed that this movie most likely used a real wolf and other real animals including sheep.
The movie consistently remains grounded in a realistic world including showing realistic time travel for a family that is driving to Franklin Falls, Virginia takes more than 3 hours because the starting location of the long drive is Baltimore, protagonists that are learning to live a satisfying life after the mother died, etc.
This movie consistently provides explanations for anything that should be explained including why exactly the Turner family moves to Virginia since it's unmistakable they weren't having any issues living in Baltimore, why Matt changes his mind about wanting to stay in Virginia after the father got a desirable job offer in Baltimore since the movie made it obvious with a strong reason why Matt was unhappy with the family moving to Virginia, any of the drama happening in the movie has understandable reasons, etc.
The movie consistently showed Lassie as a likable character including a valiant hero in multiple entertaining action scenes, Matt is a protagonist that does change for a believable reason, and he is shown to be a likable protagonist.
This movie succeeds at showing the other protagonists are also likable including 2 caring parents Laura and Steve, the sister Jennifer, the grandfather Len Collins, and the love interest April Porter played by Michelle Williams.
The movie shows a realistic progression of Matt and Lassie's relationship including why Matt would stop disliking Lassie and decides to start liking Lassie.
Also, all the actors are the right age because it's visibly believable that Matt, April, and 2 antagonists Josh and Jim are all the same age in the movie. Also, all adult characters are played by adults. Jennifer being younger than Matt is believable because she is played by an actor that is younger than Tom Guiry that plays the older brother Matt Turner.
This movie gets the portrayal of a gun completely right because Josh has an achievable chance of killing Lassie with a rifle, and it's very realistic that Matt's parents hear a gunshot from the rifle since they aren't an extremely far distance away from where the outside area where the climax happens.
The 3 antagonists Sam Garland and his 2 sons Jim and Josh are all entertaining memorable antagonists that all have a believable motivation for their main goal. Josh and Matt compete for April without it being outright said because the movie respects the audience enough to understand that.
Also, it's understandable why this movie has drama between Matt and Josh because of a believable reason. The movie respects the audience because Josh never states the exact reason why he hates Matt.
This movie does show realistic issues, however, it still has a glass-is-half-full tone which is why I won't be depressed when I watch this family adventure movie.
The movie has a great ending that satisfied me, and it was completely earned.
I did enjoy the clothes fit the era this movie is set in which is 90s including Matt wearing multiple colors of the timeless Chuck Taylor shoes, a music Video on the channel MTV when MTV Provided mostly entertainment for Music, and he uses a tape player.
Also, I do enjoy the clothes Matt is wearing which are plaid vests that I wish would get brought back, common bandanas, and timeless multiple-colored Chuck Taylor shoes.
10/10
A highly entertaining romance comedy movie that has a very unique premise which is 1 protagonist a man Nick Marshal gets the power to hear what women are thinking in their heads which he can't turn off.
The movie shows a reason, and movie shows a reason why he loses this power. The movie respects the audience because it never states a detailed explanation if it's Fate that is responsible for giving him this power, The Almighty or Creator of the Universe aka God, Eros the God of love of Greek Mythology, etc.
The movie is set in Chicago and is filmed in Chicago.
I'm very happy this movie is realistic because Nick Marshall a Chicago advertising executive a high-paying job which is why him living in a Chicago Condo which is very believable. Also very realistic is Lola lives in an apartment that is in the area of a Chicago subway so the drawback of that movement does happen like an Earthquake, and very realistic that she would live in that apartment because she works at a coffee shop.
Lola hasn't succeeded in becoming an actor so it's very believable she would have an ordinary job working at a coffee shop before she becomes an actor.
The movie provides a believable reason why Nick changes as a character, and why Nick Marshall would use the right action in the climax which has an obvious drawback for him which does get outright stated by Darcy Macguire.
The movie provides a strong realistic reason why Darcy Macguire got divorced which I enjoy instead of something flimsy such as she wasn't compatible with the man she married.
She is reliable in saying what she honestly thinks so people can trust her to be honest.
I greatly enjoy that this movie has Erin shown on a payphone talking to Nick because since most people have cellphones the era of payphones in a high amount of locations ended.
The movie has a Metroplis US City Chicago that does get shown off for multiple locations, Nick changing as a character for believable reasons, distinguishable likable characters, well-done comedy, romance with Nick and Darcy that is not shoehorned in, memorable lines, good dialogue, characters that consistently act realistic including Nick very surprised he has the power to hear what women are thinking, an entertaining realistic portrayal of an advertising company that does advertising for other companies and corporations, realistic outcomes for issues, shows real life is messy including a usable solution that is the right action can have a drawback for the person using the right action, a likable character that Erin the file girl which feels very invisible, a happy ending that is earned with the 2 protagonists getting together.
The movie has multiple romance scenes between Nick and Darcy, the movie provides realistic obstacles, and I'm very happy this romance movie doesn't use the nonsensical cliche love at first sight, 2 characters that have no chemistry get together, a woman that looks amazing after she stops wearing glasses and with some change involving her hair, etc.
The movie provides a believable reason why Nick reconciles with his daughter, and why he wants to be an involved father with his daughter Alex. Also why he wants to offer a great job to Erin isn't unbelievable, and the movie provides a convincing reason why Erin thought of committing suicide.
Also, Nick lies to Lola for an understandable reason because telling her the truth would have an obvious drawback for Lola. That's why Nick can't be criticized as wrong for this action.
Pretty women do work at Coffee shops in the real world so Lola played by Marisa Tomei is art-imitating life.
The movie does show a pitch to Nike for a great woman running on a road commercial that would be targeted at women.
Lassie (1994)
10/10
A great family adventure movie about the famous valiant fictional collie, and the movie deals with realistic issues.
The movie never states how exactly the mother died however most likely it was from some real-world disease with no available cure.
The1 nitpick as an adult that I noticed is I find it very unbelievable that Sam didn't block the open area where Lassie was able to escape. Lassie is put in a barn, and the movie does show unmistakable factual evidence that Lassie has only 1 way of escaping a barn after Sam locks the door.
While this escape did involve the challenge of a successful jump that doesn't change it's an unbelievable oversight since the movie fails to provide a reason why Sam didn't block the open area with wood, wire, or something strong because most likely he understands that a collie has the ability to run and successfully escape by jumping through the open area.
The movie has a great original soundtrack with music that fits the scenes including a dramatic escape scene that can't be easily achieved by Lassie.
The movie does show off Franklin Falls in Virginia which I enjoyed. I was highly impressed that this movie most likely used a real wolf and other real animals including sheep.
The movie consistently remains grounded in a realistic world including showing realistic time travel for a family that is driving to Franklin Falls, Virginia takes more than 3 hours because the starting location of the long drive is Baltimore, protagonists that are learning to live a satisfying life after the mother died, etc.
This movie consistently provides explanations for anything that should be explained including why exactly the Turner family moves to Virginia since it's unmistakable they weren't having any issues living in Baltimore, why Matt changes his mind about wanting to stay in Virginia after the father got a desirable job offer in Baltimore since the movie made it obvious with a strong reason why Matt was unhappy with the family moving to Virginia, any of the drama happening in the movie has understandable reasons, etc.
The movie consistently showed Lassie as a likable character including a valiant hero in multiple entertaining action scenes, Matt is a protagonist that does change for a believable reason, and he is shown to be a likable protagonist.
This movie succeeds at showing the other protagonists are also likable including 2 caring parents Laura and Steve, the sister Jennifer, the grandfather Len Collins, and the love interest April Porter played by Michelle Williams.
The movie shows a realistic progression of Matt and Lassie's relationship including why Matt would stop disliking Lassie and decides to start liking Lassie.
Also, all the actors are the right age because it's visibly believable that Matt, April, and 2 antagonists Josh and Jim are all the same age in the movie. Also, all adult characters are played by adults. Jennifer being younger than Matt is believable because she is played by an actor that is younger than Tom Guiry that plays the older brother Matt Turner.
This movie gets the portrayal of a gun completely right because Josh has an achievable chance of killing Lassie with a rifle, and it's very realistic that Matt's parents hear a gunshot from the rifle since they aren't an extremely far distance away from where the outside area where the climax happens.
The 3 antagonists Sam Garland and his 2 sons Jim and Josh are all entertaining memorable antagonists that all have a believable motivation for their main goal. Josh and Matt compete for April without it being outright said because the movie respects the audience enough to understand that.
Also, it's understandable why this movie has drama between Matt and Josh because of a believable reason. The movie respects the audience because Josh never states the exact reason why he hates Matt.
This movie does show realistic issues, however, it still has a glass-is-half-full tone which is why I won't be depressed when I watch this family adventure movie.
The movie has a great ending that satisfied me, and it was completely earned.
I did enjoy the clothes fit the era this movie is set in which is 90s including Matt wearing multiple colors of the timeless Chuck Taylor shoes, a music Video on the channel MTV when MTV Provided mostly entertainment for Music, and he uses a tape player.
Also, I do enjoy the clothes Matt is wearing which are plaid vests that I wish would get brought back, common bandanas, and timeless multiple-colored Chuck Taylor shoes.
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