My Waterworld review

My Waterworld review

Intro: I can see the budget for this movie wasn't spent on the writing. 

Waterworld: The movie takes place in a post-apocalyptic world where Earth is mostly covered in water. The survivors are looking for dry land. That becomes difficult when a group called the smokers is after a girl who may know the location of dry land. The girl and her guardian escape with a drifter called the Mariner, and the three of them have to find dry land before the smokers.   

This movie was a huge disappointment to Universal and me. I say that because more could have been done with the concept of the Earth mostly covered in water. Instead, we get a generic action movie. This movie makes me want to give a backhanded compliment to Titan AE; that movie was better than this movie. (That's saying a lot.) 

Heck, there are video games that handle this concept better. 

 

 

Really, this movie should have been animated if the budget was such an issue. One of the problems with this movie is that the conflict over finding dry land makes no sense. It could've made sense if the land could only hold a hundred people, or the Smokers want to secure it so that they could make money off of it. Also, more could have been done with the world-building. For example, I kind of understand why dirty is a currency, but why kill off anyone who can get you more of it? Also, how many people have died because they can't swim? Do they teach people how to swim? Where do mutants come from? 

The Mariner, the main character, is another issue I have with the movie. First of all, he doesn't have a name. Second, he's a mean-spirited loner. I get that he's suppose to be the reluctant hero, but the movie handled that archetype in one of, if not the worst possible. The director must be high if he thinks anyone will root for a character who has no problem pumping out a woman for resources and tormenting a child. ( He should get a Razzies for that alone, but I digress.) 

There isn't much to say about the rest of the characters. Enola, the girl, is spunky and an enigma. The Deacon leader of the Smokers is the comic relief. I do like seeing how humanity adapts to this environment and the look of it. How people react to seeing things from the past and the action set pieces. If the main character was tolerable and there was a reason for the race to find dry land, I wouldn't have minded this movie. 

Sadly, this movie was messy. With that said, I would recommend it to fans of this kind of film. 

Rating = Trash               

My review of The Incredibles

My review of The Incredibles 

 

Intro: Pixar should consider doing more superhero movies. 

The Incredibles: This movie is centered on two superheroes called Mr. Incredible and Elastigirl getting married. After that the Government banned superheroes do to there actions, they manege to live normal lives for 15 years despite being unhappy. One day, Bob Parr/ Mr. Incredible gets the chance to be a hero again when someone offers him a mission. Later on he learns that someone from his past wants him dead as a part of his plan, so Bob's family has to save him before it's too late. 

This is the best Fantastic Four movie I've seen so far! I like how this movie borrows from different comic book characters, stories and movies. I love the movie's joke about capes, I'm surprise no one thought of it before. The villain's plan is brilliant, it doesn't involve world domination or destruction. There are times where this movie feel like a Bond movie and there are intense moments. (Don't worry they won't scare the kids.) 

I appreciate the social commentary on mediocrity because this is a issue that's getting out of hand. Well it hasn't affected sports or the Olympics. There's no simple solution to this problem however people need to have a better attitude about it but I digress. My favorite scene in the movie is where Helen Parr tells her kids about how serious the situation is. I favor this scene because I wish parents would have this conversation with there kids when it comes to what they watch.      

Bod Parr/Mr. Incredible is a stoic character with a temper. He tries he's best to help people even if it gets him and his family into trouble. 

Helen Parr/Elastigirl is a typical housewife.  

Dash Parr ( HA! HA! Very funny.) has the same character traits as the human Torch. Just like his father he wants to us his powers. 

Violet Parr is the oldest child, she's shy and keep to herself. She not crazy about her powers because she wants to be normal girl.  

Lucius Best/Frozone is Bod's best friend and the comic relief. 

Edna Mode is the fashion designer for the heroes, she also hilarious.  

Buddy pine/ Syndrome ( the main villain.) will remind you of Edward Nigma from Batman Forever. My gripe with him is that he didn't need to be a villain and there is a part of his plan that I don't buy. Also he could have killed Mr. Incredible sooner if he didn't let his ego get in the way.  

Overall this is one of the best superhero movies I've seen. I would recommend this if you want to see one that isn't DC or Marvel.  

Rating = Treasure Chest 

My Fantastic Four review

My Fantastic Four review 

  

Intro: How can you screw up a simple premise? 

Fantastic Four: This movie is about five people going into space to study a cosmic cloud that's close to Earth. That trip was short-lived when the group got hit by a cosmic cloud a learn that they have superpowers. So, they have to figure out how they can become normal again. 

Despite this movie not being well-received, I enjoyed it. What really hurts this movie is that it lacks a good story. The movie bounces back a fourth about the group dealing with their powers and their personal problems. Showing their origin story serves no purpose in this movie; the director should've told it in the opening credits, the way it was done in Spider-Man 2. One would think that after learning that you can turn invisible or turn into fire, you would freak out, but no, they react like it's no big deal. Why!?! The dynamic between the Fantastic Four would have been better if they had talked to each other and hadn't acted impulsively. The characters do have arcs, but the movie doesn't have enough time to flesh them out. 

Johnny Storm/ The Human Torch is an immature hothead who doesn't think before he acts. His antics may be amusing at times, but they also give him a punchable face.  

Dr Reed Richards / Mr Fantastic reminds me of myself, as far as he thinks, but never acts. ( However, I think before I do anything, for the most part.) He's so caught up in his work that he doesn't notice anything around him or in front of his face. 

Susan Storm/ Invisible Woman is the voice of reason in the group. My gripe with her is that she doesn't tell Reed that she wants him. Word to the wise, ladies; if you like someone, tell him don't drop hits, give him a lap dance (My editor had me in a headlock.) I mean, be direct with him. 

The writers made Ben Grimm/ The Thing sympathetic by default. I say that because of how his wife reacts to how the cosmic cloud affects him, to be fair, a lot of people would react that way because looks do matter.    

Julian McMahon/ Doctor Doom (the main villain) is not a good adversary for the Fantastic Four. I say that because the movie doesn't do much with him. Plus, he reminds me of the Green Goblin; he would have been a better villain if he was more manipulative towards the Fantastic Four.       

The movie has funny moments, it embraces the source material, and the group plays off each other well. This movie could have been better if it had been rewritten and if things weren't so simple. Overall, this is not the worst superhero movie I've seen because of its entertainment value. I would recommend this if you like Batman 1989. 

Rating = Rental