aldri-feb Reviews

Photocopier (2021)

Promising Set-Up Story but Messed at the End

[5/10 · 21 January 2022]

First of all I'm from Indonesia and I've seen a lot of Indonesian movies. Many great movies came from my country, so I have my own expectation when seeing this film after most people praised it so much, but sadly I'm disappointed.

Well, 'Penyalin Cahaya' actually has promising set up and made me interested to know who did that to Suryani character. But the more conflict goes and revealed some truths, the more this film got trapped with it's own plot. What annoys me the most is, the scene when Rama and his people drugged Suryani and her friends during dengue fogging. I felt that scene was really a messed and no sense. Also, this film tried to bring a great message in the end. Somehow the ending was forced to happen and I felt nothing with the message.

Again, this is my personal review from this film. I tried to like it but I couldn't. I still appreciated 'Penyalin Cahaya' for good ensemble cast, nice set up story and solid script. Other than that, it could have been much better.

Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021)

A Full Spidey Fan Service

[8/10 · 15 December 2021]

No Way Home is undeniably the most emotional and the most entertaining of Tom Holland's Spider-Man. It's a full Spidey Fan Service for sure. While in Homecoming and Far From Home, Peter Parker's character felt quite childish, this film would show the transititon of a more grown-up Peter Parker, and Tom Holland did really well for making it happen. Of course No Way Home has many surprises that I won't spoil, but don't expect too much on storyline. The plot is pretty simple actually, and the trailer had already shown almost all the plot. So don't be spoiled if you wanted to have fun watching Spider-Man No Way Home, because the surprise elements are the key of this film.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2014)

Not as bad as what critics say, at least this reboot of four legendary turtles deliver a fun ride

[5/10 · 9 August 2014]

Far from the word "perfect" but not that horrible either, this reboot of 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle' is actually beyond my expectation and it quite works to at least entertain. I personally wasn't expecting much before seeing these because of some negative reviews from most critics but I must admit I enjoy myself during seeing it. What probably goes wrong with the film is some illogical issues and some minor mistakes like how could Splinter easily learn fighting skills. But of course the real problem was addressed to April O'Neil itself as main protagonist who seems uninteresting to follow and sometimes felt dull, also the chosen of Megan Fox to play the character has aggravated this condition. Her acting doesn't fit with the role that makes every time she appears just forgettable.

Thankfully, that whole flaws and messes could be covered by four adorable ninja turtles. The way it gives attention to turtles' character is well-organized, it shows each character has their own personality and leaves them same portion to shine. Though 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' won't be memorable compared with some blockbuster films this year and the ending isn't special either, it's still just wildly fun to watch Raphael, Leonardo, Donatello and Michaelangelo in action also assisted with stunning visual effects for the turtles, some smart jokes and quite cool action sequences makes all the mistakes seem forgiven.

The Babadook (2014)

Beware of the Babadook

[7/10 · 8 August 2014]

Original and truly terrifying, "The Babadook" proves what a horror-fiction movie could do with involving more on psychological emotion from it's protagonist character rather than shocking audience with ghost appearances. It has totally different ways to scare compared with James Wan's "The Conjuring" or "Insidious". The movie focused on Babadook, a scary creature from children's tale but even The Babadook appearance itself wasn't much exploited and seems too mysterious. The débutant director, Jennifer Kent has successfully and smartly convinced also planted images of Babadook character at audience's mind without much showing what it really looks like and keep them guessing at the ending part. Babadook only appears couple times at shadow, sounds or some hallucinations.

What definitely makes this film that scary is a standout performance from Essie Davis. Her acting as Amelia greatly portrays a destroyed and depressed mother who have unwell circumstances to raise her only son. At first half of the film, audiences were dragged to feel the stressful condition and sympathy to Amelia but she with her gesture and changed behavior would surely scare them when it reaches last 20 minutes. "The Babadook" is a respectful and undeniably creepy old-school horror movie that is rarely to find these days. With also supported by strong performances from Essie Davis, spooky suggestive premise and surrounded by annoying score, makes Babadook easier to sneak in your midnight sleep and haunt you as worst nightmare.

Into the Storm (2014)

A truly disaster

[2/10 · 8 August 2014]

Not quite sure the main purpose on making this film, "Into the Storm" is pretty much a disaster film-making about disaster. Except fine special effects of the Tornado which has been a selling product from this movie, all aspect inside it felt abandoned and flawed. "Into the Storm" suffers with amateur written script, horrible acting, predictable yet uninteresting storyline and some boring moments. The movie just fails to build chaotic situation and destructions that is quite important for kind of genre. Also adding some clumsy, dramatized and instant moments that makes it sometimes dull, like the awkward scene at church and the scene when Donnie and Kaitlyn were trapped, shouldn't they find a way to escape rather than filming 25 year capsule video?

Steven Quale as director seems confuse on rather making it with hand-held video camera like "Cloverfield" and "Chronicle" did or shoot at direct way that makes this movie lost it's own style to impress. Overall, "Into the Storm" is an awful disaster movie, watching these just makes Roland Emmerich's disaster movie such as "The Day After Tomorrow" and "2012" becomes "Godfather". It should be more appropriate to direct it straight to DVD than playing it at cinema.

Baby Mama (2008)

An entertaining lightweight comedy that is finely served by Tina Fey and Amy Poehler

[6/10 · 23 July 2014]

What could possibly wrong it's gonna be when two wild and smart comedians, Tina Fey and Amy Poehler were paired in a film. "Baby Mama" is actually just a safe and lightweight drama-comedy but at least it's main purpose to entertain and deliver some laughs were finely accomplished. There's no doubt that chemistry between it's two leading actresses Tina Fey and Amy Poehler was the only factor to bring this movie some lives. Their performance determine how this film is going to be and make the two opposite personality from Kate Holbrook and Angie Ostrowiski enjoyable to watch. Some jokes and scenes in this movie are silly but funny at the same time like the dramatic scene when Angie is ready to be Kate's surrogate at hospital surrounded with romantic soundtrack at the background, so hilarious. However, "Baby Mama" couldn't take any risks from it's quite complex material that makes it not special and passable. Also how this movie solved the ending with win-win solution were rather disappointing than sweet and has more or less ruined premise they had built from the beginning.

Short Term 12 (2013)

Surprisingly soulful and rich emotions

[9/10 · 21 July 2014]

Not every year we find a film like this, "Short Term 12" is a rare independent drama that successfully exploits brilliant premise and limited production material into a powerful cinematic experience. It finely attach audiences sympathy with it's character study and every scenes in this movie has it's moment to capture many emotions that is required. Hilarious, anger, sad and warms was combined perfectly to fit it's limited running time. The main reason what wins it is a compelling yet honest script from Destin Daniel Cretton (who takes control as director too) that turns a simple story into a meaningful, soulful and heartwarming drama. Also the appearance of young casts in this movie couldn't be underestimated. The name like Kevin Hernandez, Keith Stanfield and Kaitlyn Dever got same portions to be a scene stealer also supports John Gallagher-Brie Larson to shine as leading actors. Especially for Brie Larson, she easily drags audiences attention with her performance as Grace, a kind-hearted woman who dedicated her life to help dangerous behavior kids though herself still struggles with her horrible and complex memory in the past. "Short Term 12" is an unexpected film that surprisingly have taken my heart and marks some impressions at my mind. It's not only just a good indie drama but also qualifies as one of the best movie in 2013.

Step Up All In (2014)

Stepping up into tiredness

[4/10 · 20 July 2014]

The fifth installment of Step Up is back in "Step Up: All In" with introducing more inventive choreography from expert dancer crews and containing almost all-star member of the series (minus Channing Tatum of course) into a dance competition in L.A. The movie brings a first class and entertaining show that is wanted from their fans. All the dances and flash mob are taken beautifully that has already been a trademark from all the series and what differentiates it from other dance movie.

Unfortunately there's a contrary and unbalanced between dance and whole elements in this movie. "Step Up: All in" suffers with mediocre yet predictable storyline, horrible written script, forgettable chemistry and some average acting from it's entire casts. The movie focuses only on the Vortex competition and how their ambition and preparations to win this thing without care less about anything that would bring boring moments and reduce emotional feelings for the character itself. In other words, this film felt stunning when it related to massive movements with loud R&B soundtrack mixed but once it touches drama and storytelling stuff, it's just that awful. Overall, "Step Up: All In" isn't a game-changer of the series, in fact it's definitely just a similar movie from the previous franchise with this time L.A as the background. It shows never-ending competition that is so exhausting to see, but as long as it still delivers spectacle and great moves, it seems would satisfy it's fans and safely stick them from their seats until end credits appear.

Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (2014)

A high tension Apes series with impeccable using of visual effects

[8/10 · 11 July 2014]

While the summer blockbuster movie is nearly to be over, I think we probably won't find a winner inside "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes" but at least what this movie offers is beyond expectation and satisfying to it's audiences. "Dawn" is much darker, more intelligent, more tension, more gun fighting, more improvement in visual effects, and in some aspects have better quality than "Rise". It's a perfect sequel to bridge the origin story into a larger issue in "The Planet of the Apes" series. Matt Reeves and the writer team had successfully shown life of two different species, their own problem to survive from end of the world circumstances also brought explanation of why they couldn't be together without any silly script or plot holes.

But of course most achievements should be rewarded to the using of visual effects and it's department (considering almost every scene involved them) who had created realistic look of the apes itself especially for Caesar character. Caesar is undeniably flawless in this sequel and the outlook easily makes him an iconic leader to his colony. Though perhaps the movie felt too serious and struggles with monotone score, "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes" is a breathless franchise with brain and rich of heart and emotional depth.

The Act of Killing (2012)

Probably the most unique and intriguing documentary ever made

[9/10 · 29 June 2014]

Intriguing, shocking and terrifying at once, "The Act of Kiliing" is a unique documentary that shows ugly truth about mass and sadistic murders from Indonesian government which was dominated by military and gangsters at that time. The film just twisted people's this whole time perspective blaming communist (who was believed responsible for some dissipation and death of many Indonesian important figure) turns into sympathy because what military of the government did was way more cruel and immoral. It's revealed how they hunt and killed thousands or even millions of innocent people who they assumed communist.

"The Act of Killing" isn't a comfortable film to see for sure because of it's theme about killing and stuff but it is undeniably an important asset of documentary and the history itself. Credits should be given to Joshua Oppenheimer and his crew who bravely convinced Anwar Congo and his executioner's colleagues to make confessions by re-telling of what really happened and allowed them to improvise with their acts and creativity. The result, this movie becomes not only thrills audiences with it's fact but also entertains them with musical and comedy. Even though, perhaps "The Act of Killing" wouldn't change anything from it's documentary filmmaking and troubles with some poor editing and uncleared sound effects, it's still simply powerful and could be the best ever possibly used documentary on storytelling that would leave audiences unspoken and the one that isn't easily forgotten.

Transformers: Age of Extinction (2014)

A sequel that should be extinct

[3/10 · 25 June 2014]

With showing some big explosions, loud score, city destructions, robots combat, slow-motion movement, brainless dialog and couple times exposed women wearing short pants, eventually makes it no significant differences between "Transformers: Age of Extinction" and those other Transformers movies. As expected, this 4th installment of Transformers series struggle in some mess plot, it's monotone storyline and in-aware humanity issue. There are so many plot holes, non-sense and dumb moment in the movie that couldn't be tolerable. It also lost in human's character development and wastes so much talented casts this film got. The star like Mark Wahlberg and Stanley Tucci seems only being object, their character just screaming, yelling, running and shooting anywhere they feels right.

Unfortunately all that horrible materials from this franchise felt unsurprised, considering Michael Bay still commands as director. He and Ehren Kruger as writer probably never learn some mistakes they had done from the previous Transformers. Their collaboration have been a messed-up since "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen" which is strange why Paramount studio still extend their service to continue this promising and profitable film. Though the graphic visual might be showing some progress and the IMAX 3D is undeniably good, still it may not much to save these from disaster. Afterall "Transformers: Age of Extinction" is a cheap entertainment with big budget production that truly defines what a real mess-up movie is and a franchise which hopefully to be over and extincted. My suggestion, just having zero expectation before watching this or it's gonna be a 160 minutes full of regret and disappointment.

The Fault in Our Stars (2014)

Just okay

[6/10 · 24 June 2014]

More likely backed-up by best-selling novel from John Green, "The Fault in Our Stars" is an honest yet faithful love story which containing some positive messages to inspire teenagers. The plot flows as a good drama should be, thanks to screenwriter Scott Neustadter and Michael H Weber who finely adapt John Green's genius idea into a soulful play and beautiful drama. The script for two central characters, Hazel Grace and Gus are well developed. It really shows how Hazel's feeling to Gus grows as much time they've spent together and how they need each other to live despite their imperfect conditions. Besides that, the movie seems taking advantages from Shailene Woodley and Ansel Elgort's chemistry who easily makes an adorable couple and put some sweet moments from it.

Unfortunately, "The Fault in Our Stars" isn't without it's faults. The other characters beside Hazel and Gus may only just supplement, seems unimportant and sometimes annoying like Van Houten character who looks stupid with his strange behavior and builds an awkward scene every time he appears. Also the film emphasizes more on meeting true love rather than people's attempt on surviving from cancer that makes it missing some points. Don't expect the drama would be as complex as "50/50" or "Dallas Buyers Club", because what "The Fault in Our Stars" offers is much focus on couple dating and having romantic dinner. "The Fault in Our Stars" is an average good and sweet drama supported by lovely performances from it's two impeccable stars. But nothing much you could get in it that makes this movie felt just enough on being okay.

Bernie (2011)

When good meets evil

[7/10 · 17 June 2014]

Funny and tragic at the same order, "Bernie" is an unusual true story crime with charm to spare. Richard Linklater who directed and wrote the story, providing a masterful piece of work and smartly matched crime tragedy with dark comedy in a right path. The movie mostly managed by documentary filming based on opinion from citizens at small town Texas who apparently knows Bernie-Marjorie Nugent in person that would convince us of how their behavior was and showing their unbelievable reaction after the murder case. It's somehow revealed that Bernie and Marjorie Nugent is a friend with benefit which has opposite personality.

What the film was trying to prove that there's no perfect person even for Bernie who is believed as sweet and caring guy. Though it feels more like one-sided that would drag audience's sympathy to Bernie character rather than provoke them by the mistake he had done, it seems still tolerable considering the movie built on society's perspective on that case. Afterall "Bernie" isn't a movie that would make you wanna watch it couple times or even more but it's undeniably an above average crime movie which is carried by it's two satisfying central performances from Jack Black and Shirley MacLaine.

Mary Poppins (1964)

An expired children tale

[5/10 · 15 June 2014]

Singing, dancing then singing more again, perhaps that's just all this movie trying to tell. "Mary Poppins" is a joyful, simple and ambitious children film which somehow felt overlong and predictable too. There's a lot of sing along in a 139 minutes length of it, in fact all scenes are filled with singing and dancing stuff. Actually the studio isn't wrong on creating a full musical entertainment for family audiences, unfortunately something seems not right with the song itself. Some songs are monotone (only couple songs are easy listening) and feels too long that is reasonable why this movie has over 2 hours duration. At it's era "Mary Poppins" might be respected, adored and inventive, but as time's passed the film becomes forgettable, boring and with some average visual, this tale is hardly to watch even for younger viewers.

22 Jump Street (2014)

As naughty as "21 Jump Street"

[7/10 · 11 June 2014]

Never change the winning formula perhaps the best choice to continue this sequel. "22 Jump Street" is pretty much the same movie as it's predecessor. The storyline itself has some similarity from previous installment, if in "21 Jump Street" two police officer, Jenko and Schmidt undercover at high school to find drug dealer, while this time they go undercover as college student. Fortunately repetition doesn't always mean bad thing, the film seems taking positive side from "21 Jump Street" and gets more upgrade in action sequences, the relationship between Jenko and Schmidt as partner and especially some smart jokes. Couple of jokes are really that funny with added bizarre moment which audiences could never predicted.

There are two dynamic duo whose role can't be separated from "22 Jump Street". The rising director, Phil Lord-Christopher Miller who was known as the creator of "Cloudy With a Chance of Meatball", "The Lego Movie" and of course "21 Jump Street" seems comfortable to exploit some material from the first installment they've built also the way they inserted additional scene at end credit is brilliant, while Channing Tatum-Jonah Hill's chemistry keep audiences entertained at the entire scenes in it. Overall "22 Jump Street" is a film that despite following the formula from it's predecessor, feels even more fresh and solid. It levels the standard of "21 Jumps Street" and watching it, could be a cure to wipe out some stressful feelings.

How to Train Your Dragon 2 (2014)

Hiccup and Toothless deliver another great adventure to fill the holiday season

[8/10 · 7 June 2014]

After positive responds from both critics and audiences at the first installment, DreamWorks Animation with their creative team once again successfully to extend Hiccup and Toothless' adventure through larger scale of entertainment. "How to Train Your Dragon 2" is darker, more grown-up in storyline and more fun in action sequences than it's predecessor also some touches moment lifts this sequel from just a forgettable kids movie. Actually the film introduced unconvincingly at first quarter of it with too hurry plot and ordinary premise but when it enters half hour until the last battle scene, it never stops to amaze and all that mistakes seems forgivable.

Overall with smart script, heartwarming drama, focused theme about the emotional bond between dragon and it's rider and adorable characters all presented with stunning animated visual makes "How to Train Your Dragon 2" a perfect yet delightful franchise to see with family. Perhaps it's not as classic or as original as the predecessor but still "How to Train Your Dragon 2" will definitely entertain and satisfy all ages audiences and totally something you shouldn't miss this summer.

Maleficent (2014)

Weak version of Sleeping Beauty's tale

[5/10 · 31 May 2014]

It takes big task to create a movie about evil character which unfortunately "Maleficent" doesn't pass it. While the movie was too busy to exploit generosity of Maleficent, the studio seems forgets some details in it. They just leave the origin story of "Sleeping Beauty", used the products and manipulated whatever they want so that makes "Maleficent" more like another version rather than the untold story of "Sleeping Beauty". Maleficent who used to be a scary-dark-fairy at tale, turns into weak personality and sometimes becomes a hero. The writer seems too lazy making character development and prefer pick someone else to be blamed as villain. Robert Stromberg who makes his directorial debut deeply confused with some elements the film have. Though Angelina Jolie's form is undeniably incredible and shines as Maleficent and visual effects are neatly produced, still they couldn't much save this movie from being disappointing. After "Alice in Wonderland", "Oz: the Great and Powerful" and "Maleficent" fails to impress, I think Disney should move on from making live-action on popular tale which main purpose only for collecting profit.

Rust and Bone (2012)

Beautiful French drama

[7/10 · 30 May 2014]

"Rust and Bone" is an emotional, tough yet beautiful adult French drama that punches more in the head rather than heart. Jacques Audiard brilliantly gathering two lonely-damaged soul into a complicated relationship with stylish direction and slow plot. The two leading role, Matthias Schoenaerts and Marion Cotillard confidently portrays two different background character that unconditionally need each other to pass through every hard moment in front. Especially for Marion Cotillard, her ability in acting is unquestionable, she successfully brings a magnetic performance as Stephanie and invites audiences sympathy with her character. Still, "Rust and Bone" is imperfect as a movie. Some non-ethics behavior from Ali, too slow storytelling and soulless romance makes this drama hardly to see more than once.

Shaun of the Dead (2004)

Too much jokes for a zombie film

[6/10 · 29 May 2014]

"Shaun of the Dead" is a quite hilarious British bloody comedy that is successfully making fun of Romero's zombie film in an appropriate manner. The script undeniably delivers few laughs which is the purpose of the film and duo Simon Pegg-Nick Frost are fit to make that happen. Unfortunately the movie falls short with non-serious issue and idiotic character. Everything in this movie is only for jokes, nothing more than that, even they solved the ending also with illogical jokes. Shaun character is like an unnecessary hero that drag all his relatives into zombies invasion while Ed character is too dumb and sometimes annoying. Overall, Edgar Wright's "Shaun of the Dead" makes a zombie film less painful than ever with some smart and funny lines. But strangely the movie troubled with the joke itself, it's too non-serious for a zombie film even for a parody and some jokes aren't placed in a right time that makes it still few steps behind "Zombieland".

Edge of Tomorrow (2014)

This year's most surprising blockbuster movie so far

[8/10 · 28 May 2014]

With thrilling action sequences, clever sense of humor and surprisingly intellectual storyline, "Edge of Tomorrow" shows a real deal of summer blockbuster movie and proves itself beyond expectation especially after unconvincing trailers. Perhaps the theme and alien character looks familiar with some popular sci-fi movies but it's still combined perfectly as an entertainment. Doug Liman as director smartly exploited 're-setting the day' aspect without making it complicated and escaping it from being dull with some quality combat moments also inserting lovable drama that is commanded by memorable chemistry from Tom Cruise and Emilly Blunt have carried whole scenes in it. Overall "Edge of Tomorrow" feels more satisfying than it might have been in any ways and shows how the non-sequel-reboot blockbuster movie should be done. It's definitely much fun than I have ever imagined and pleasurable to re-watch it over and over again.

X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014)

Ranks among the best X-Men series

[9/10 · 21 May 2014]

At first, the idea to unite the old and new face of X-Men team is brilliant but could be risky too. Thankfully Bryan Singer knows what he's doing and seems comfortable with the material it has, "X-Men: Days of Future Past" never get confused or lost with bunch of mutant character and always focus to the main topic. All top form casts are placed where it should be and given almost same portion on each significant character while the plot itself is nicely structured and the future-past time are neatly set. The mixed of action-drama-comedy are put in a right place and never reduce fun factor this movie offers. A hilarious escape scene, thoughtful yet compelling time twisted storyline guided with charismatic performance by James McAvoy and Michael Fassbender, all ended with stunning action climax, it's a first class entertainment which the fans and non fans of X-men franchise are expecting. Overall "X-Men: Days of Future Past" is an elegant, emotional, entertaining action-packed that is worth to see at any season. And once again Bryan Singer proves himself as an X-Men specialty. He succeeded to bring nostalgia from the original X-Men casts and give more chances for younger member to shine by continuing the respected-solid foundation that Matthew Vaughn had created. It is the X-Men series that audiences have missed since "X2" and got potential to be the most remarkable superhero movie this year.

From Up on Poppy Hill (2011)

Overwhelming animation with too flat storytelling

[7/10 · 17 May 2014]

Following the tradition of Ghibli animated movie, "From Up on Poppy Hill" is a good work of art filled with solid graphic animation, overwhelming storyline and surrounded by beautiful-gentle music. The movie delivers thick Japanese culture and interesting romantic love story from Umi and Shun character. It shows processes how the growth feelings between their relationship as they spend more time together and some obstacles both of them have to face to defend their feelings. From his second directorial, Goro Miyazaki prefers to play safe and doesn't offer much conflict in it which makes "From Up on Poppy Hill" felt too flat and gives less impression than other of masterpiece Ghibli cartoon. With no magical character or even a bad guy and has much attention on finding identity and romance, it could bored kids audience. Afterall "From Up on Poppy Hill" is still satisfying and a quite fun film to see, but could have much potential to be amusing if they want to explore more in it.

Europa Report (2013)

Acceptable slow-burned sci-fi thriller

[6/10 · 17 May 2014]

With familiar genre material about outer space thing, perhaps "Europa Report" isn't as shocking as "Alien" and "Moon" or as compelling as "Gravity" but the movie still got style and succeeds to put science-fiction research above all. This slow-burned thriller tries to tell that is so many things to learn out there also there are many things out of human control. The movie itself uses flashback and documentary storytelling at first hour which actually isn't wrong but sometimes could make people bored and exhausted. Overall "Europa Report" is a good limited-budget outer space thriller which concerned more about discovery of life rather than thrilling audience with alien or monster. Sebastian Cordero secures this film with intelligent science-fiction fact, steady-paced intensity and acceptable script so that it doesn't look dumb.

Big (1988)

A grown-up drama that never gets old

[9/10 · 17 May 2014]

"Big" is a 1980's drama that wouldn't get less excitement even seeing it decades from now. The movie is honest, funny and surprisingly sweet. It has deep messages about growing-up and friendship. Big appreciation to smart script that never left this movie from being dull or silly with it's risky theme. All the jokes and romance work as it should be, also a more than fine performance from Tom Hanks has lifted these through higher achievement. His performance makes us believe at Josh Baskin's character, a 13 years old child who suddenly appeared in a 30 years old body. Also solid performance from all supporting casts set "Big" into a fascinating film to see. Overall "Big" is a well acted and directed drama that always be missed. It's a romantic-comedy that teaches a lot moral attitude inside and definitely doesn't offer only on sexuality or bad words like most of Rom-Com nowadays.

Godzilla (2014)

A "Godzilla" reboot that is needed

[8/10 · 14 May 2014]

Without any doubt Gareth Edwards' "Godzilla" offers a massive impact into live-action Monster movie. It provides many jaw-dropping moments that hardly to find at any typical movie. Some destructions are captured really detail and all the battle is just spectacular. Credit should be given to visual effects department that has created an outstanding look for Godzilla character. The way it swims, walks and roars are perfectly designed. The only flaw from this reboot is, the movie lacks in humanity side. It shows more damages buildings and roads that is caused by monsters than how many innocent people was sacrificed from the tragedy itself. Also Ford Brody character is too heroic though. Overall, "Godzilla" is a serious yet ambitious film-making and a reboot that is needed. It pays all the mistake Roland Emmerich had done years ago with much upgrades at visual and significantly more logical issue in storyline. Aside of some weaknesses, "Godzilla" is probably the most stunning and entertaining movie so far this year also great experience to see it at IMAX theater.