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Home Sweet Home Alone (2021)
A Home Alone that Fails to Understand its Premise
Home Sweet Home Alone is a complete disaster. The trailer didn't look all that great, but I was hoping for at least a fun holiday movie. Oh boy, this movie is even worse than you can possibly imagine. It's one of the worst movies I've watched all year.
The original Home Alone works because it's this great adventure-like story of a kid being left home alone and the sort of things he gets into. Then he encounters these burglars who are bad people and want to break in to rob his house. He then takes measures to protect it and because these burglars are bad people we enjoy watching them fall into the traps and get hurt. Not only that, but it's a great movie about family trying to be together for Christmas. It's filled with great themes and has a great heart.
Home Sweet Home Alone forgets all of this and makes a completely joyless movie that doesn't work at all.
Instead of the movie focusing on Max Mercer being "home alone" the movie instead focuses mainly on the two "burglar" characters. They are the ones we follow. They are the ones we care about. The movie isn't about the kid being home alone, it's about these two burglar characters being in bad place in life and making a poor decision. However, because of the way the movie portrays everything, we're not really rooting against the burglars! We almost agree with what they're doing. The movie is basically propelled forward because of a misunderstanding. So when the "burglars" are getting hurt and caught in the trap it's not really enjoyable at all. We're not rooting for the kid. We're almost rooting against him and thats not what you want from a Home Alone movie!
There's no adventure for a kid being left home alone. We get a two minute montage of him playing in the house and eating junk food...but thats it! There's no scenes. Of him going shopping, decorating the house, doing adult chores. Thats some of the charm of the original. Watching a kid be responsible. Here we get nothing. We don't follow the kid at all! He's a supporting character. Why call the movie Home Sweet HOME ALONE if you're not evem following the kid who is HOME ALONE?
We don't even get to know the family at all. We get maybe two to three scenes of the mom trying to get back and that's it. There's no scene of regret from the mom, no character growth for the mom. There's just no characters at all in the family. They're just people that are there.
Archie Yates is good in the movie. I think he's a talented child actor. He was fantastic in Jojo Rabbit, but unfortunately he's given nothing to work with here. Elle Kemper is good, as is Rob Delaney, but again their talent is wasted in this abysmal movie.
The best part of this movie is the cameo from Buzz McCallister. He has a great scene in the movie that actually made me laugh. It was a clever scene and one that I rewound to watch again because of how good it was.
Overall. This movie is a complete disaster. Watch the original two. Don't waste your time with this. I watched it so you don't have to.
Sex Education: Episode 5 (2021)
Best episode of the series so far.
The buildup of the entire series finally pays off in this episode as Maeve and Otis talk about their feelings about each other and finally embrace. The writers, directors, and actors took so much care to make sure the moment played perfectly and it shows.
The scene at the gas station is executed to near perfection. We've already seen Otis say this monologue at the end of season 2. Instead of focusing on him during this moment. The camera lingers on Maeve. As the camera pushes in closer on her we see her reactions to everything that Otis is telling her. The acting by both Asa Butterfield and Emma Mackey is outstanding.
The rest of the episode still contains a lot of great moments. Both dramatically and comedic. It's an all around great episode, but the final scene at the gas station really does propel this episode above all the rest and it's just incredibly satisfying.
Servant: 2:00 (2021)
Best Episode of the Series so far
Wow. That is all I can say after this episode.
M. Night Shyamalan brilliantly directs this episode.Every scene is oozing in brilliance. The way he chooses to shoot his scenes just adds so much tension and suspense throughout the episode. The way every night escalates, every time we see the clock hit 2:00, the tension rises as we wait in suspense to see to what lengths Dorothy will turn to next.
That leads me to my next bit of praise in this episode. The show has slowly started to turn from Leanne being the somewhat antagonist to Dorothy becoming the antagonist. By the end of this episode, Dorothy has turned full on villain mode. How far will she go? How will she react when she realizes that the real Jericho is actually gone and what she actually did?
The performances in this episode are all top notch. Nell Tiger Free has always been brilliant in the show, and this episode was some of her best acting. When she is talking with Toby Kebbell and she tells him the real Jericho is dead, her tone completely changes. It's unlike anything we've seen from Leanne until now. She doesn't speak in her usual high pitch, innocent sounding voice. It was low assertive and commanding. Nell Tiger Free deserves so much praise here.
Lauren Ambrose also deserves praise for this episode. She was absolutely terrifying in this episode. Gone are the days of pathetic, whiny Dorothy. This Dorothy, as she puts it, "takes care of it." Dorothy has gone completely nuts and Lauren Ambrose killed it in this episode.
This was an outstanding episode from beginning to end and I can't wait to see what else this season has in store!
Better Watch Out (2016)
Scary Christmas Fun
When you think of Christmas movies you think of cheesy, festive and joy filled movies. What you don't think of is terror, sinister and slightly disturbing. However, Better Watch Out is the newest Christmas themed horror movie and while there are a few issues the movie has, I found myself thoroughly entertained by the end.
Olivia DeJonge (The Visit) stars as Ashley, a 17-year old girl on a babysitting gig she's done for years. The night takes a turn however, when dangerous intruders break in and terrorize her and 12-year-old Luke (Levi Miller, Pan). Now she must take charge to protect herself and Luke from the intruders, but soon she discovers this isn't a normal home invasion, and there may be something else going on.
I went into this movie completely blind. I had never heard of it, I never saw the trailer, all I had was the description on the back of the box, and the imdb rating. I was intrigued and decided to give it a shot. This is how I would recommend seeing it as well. I watched the trailer afterwards and it sells a slightly different movie and could give away some major plot points if you're paying close enough attention. Just go in blind and I think you'll have a better time.
The first 20 or 30 minutes of the movie, I didn't really know what to think. It has the horror cliched teenage girl who just broke up with her boyfriend and is avoiding his calls, it has a couple of jump scare fake outs, and there is some weird, sexual tension between the babysitter and 12-year-old Luke. Luke tells his best friend in the beginning how he has a crush on the babysitter, so his behaviour is understandable, but she kind of leads him on at times. She lets him put his head on her shoulder as they watch a scary movie, she grabs his hand when she's scared, but then she removes his hand when he rests it on her thigh. It's just a very weird dynamic.
However, around the 20-30 minute mark, the movie takes a turn and it made the movie more interesting kept me engaged. It becomes a darker movie than expected with a great villain you really come to loathe and with motivations you understand.
The acting in the movie by the three main leads is all very good. DeJonge is fantastic as Ashley. For most of the movie her mouth is duct taped and so most of her acting is done through the higher half of her face and you can see every emotion she is going through. Levi Miller is also very good in his role and the movie requires a lot from his character and he does a great job. Ed Oxenbould plays Luke's best friend and he is also great. He adds some good comic relief at times and he's also that audience character you see a lot in movies. He says things the audience is often thinking and he's a character the audience can really get behind.
There are some issues the movie does have. First off, I don't really see the need for the movie to take place at Christmas. Besides the decorations, and one Home Alone joke, there really is no holiday connection. You could have taken Christmas out of the movie and it would have been the same movie. The pacing is also off at times. The movie is only 89 minutes long, but it feels longer. I also don't see why a 12-year-old kid, almost 13, needs a babysitter, not to mention an attractive one. 12 is the age when you yourself are old enough to babysit, so why he needs one is kind of odd to me.
Overall this movie was a pretty good time. It tells an interesting story with interesting characters and everything leads to a very satisfying ending. If you want to watch a fun horror movie that doesn't take itself too seriously, and has a somewhat of a festive feel, take chance and check the movie. It does have it's problems, but it's a fun time.
Rogue One (2016)
Rogue One is flawed, but still a hell of a time
Despite having a number of problems and flaws, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story is a whole lot of fun and another solid entry into an already great franchise.
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story is the first anthology Star Wars movie and what many are calling "Disney's experiment." If this movie succeeds, Disney can feel confident in releasing additional anthology movies, if it's not then Disney will need to reset their course of action. With it's release well underway, Disney can feel confident in the direction they're going.
Rogue One simply tells the story of how the Rebel Alliance stole the plans to the Death Star and sets up the plot for the Original Star Wars.
Now, there is a lot to like about this movie. This is a very good looking and well shot movie. The cinematography is beautiful at times. It's very well directed and the action scenes are breathtaking at times. The third act alone is incredible and is a visual feast.
The movie also does a very good job at connecting things to episode 4. If you are familiar enough with the episode 4 and the Star Wars franchise you can hear a line, or see something happen that connects to it and it's just very cool. It's like finding a piece to a puzzle and watching it fit in to the rest of the picture.
The CGI (for the most part) is incredible. When the AT-AT Walkers in particular are jaw droppingly realistic. The space battles are exciting and thrilling and while Darth Vader doesn't have a huge role in the movie, he does have one incredible scene in the movie that may just be my favourite Darth Vader moment of all time.
The performances are all universally pretty good. Felicity Jones is very good in the lead role. The movie mostly rides on her performance and she does a very good job. Mads Mikkelsen is also very good in his role, I wish he was in the movie just a little bit more, and Ben Mendelsohn is really good as the main villain of the movie.
However, while the performances from the actors are all great, the characters are not. There is absolutely no attempt to develop any of the characters save Felicity Jones' Jyn Erso. She's the only one we ever learn anything about, she's the only character we are meant to care for, and she still is not developed well. Everyone else is just so poorly developed. Take Donnie Yen's character Chirrut Îmwe. All we're told is he is very in tune with the force, he's blind and he protects the temple. His friend Baze Malbus we learn even less about. He's really good with his gun
That's it.That's what every single other character is like. We are told one or two character traits and that's it.
The Force Awakens cared for its characters so much more (I'm only comparing because both movies had to introduce new characters.) We learn so much about Rey, who she is, why we should care f0r her. We learn about what she yearns and desires for, we see her discover things about herself. We learn so much about Finn. Who he was, and his desires. Kylo Ren is probably the most interesting new character in the Star Wars franchise. We see this villain, so conflicted within himself. We learn a little about his backstory, his struggle. These are characters. These are well developed characters.
Rogue One just puts people on screen and is like, "here are some people. They're good guys and they tell jokes so you should care about them." It just doesn't work. The characters need to be developed otherwise there is just no emotional weight in the movie. Just think of how much more emotional weight could of been felt in the last act. Sure there was some emotion, but I just found myself not really caring what would happen to the characters and I didn't feel the emotion the movie wanted me to feel and that is because of how poorly the characters were developed.
The other big issue with the movie are the two CGI characters. I don't want to spoil who the characters are, but there are two characters from the original movie that make appearances and well, they couldn't really use the actors now so they had to digitally recreate them. As stated, the CGI in the movie is mostly incredible. I did however have issue with the two CGI characters. The one at the end isn't a huge issue. The other one was very distracting and he is in the movie quite a bit. Every time he was on screen I just kept thinking, "He looks like a video game. It just doesn't look real." It was very distracting and he is in the movie a lot and it just pulled me out of the movie every time.
The pacing of the movie is also uneven. Within the first 5 minutes or so the movie jumps around so much from planet to planet and it feels very choppy. The movie also has a lot of exposition. From characters introducing themselves and saying who they are and what they do, to the movie literally putting lower thirds up to tell you where you are, it just felt kind of lazy.
Overall however, despite the flaws the movie has, Rogue One is a really good movie with incredible visuals, very good performances, and thrilling action sequences. Plus, it's Star Wars.
La La Land (2016)
La La Land is a glorious throwback to classic Hollywood
Why do we even go to movies anymore? Damian Chazelle's latest movie La La Land is a perfect answer to that question. The sensational and intoxicating movie musical is one of the year's best.
La La Land stars Emma Stone and Ryan Gossling and tells the story of a struggling actress in Hollywood trying to make it big and a struggling Jazz musician who dreams of one day opening up his own Jazz club. As fate would have it, they meet and begin to date.
There was a time where musicals ruled the film industry. Starting in the 50s and going through the 60s. musicals dominated Hollywood. Soon, the genre began to fizzle out and since then, we've only had a number of musicals a year, if any. While the quantity and quality of musicals have dropped significantly, be assured, that La La Land is without a doubt a return to form for the genre and is the best movie musical since Singin' in the Rain. Whether or not you are a fan of musicals, it will pierce your soul and put a smile on your face.
From the incredible opening number to the very end, La La Land is an absolute masterful and euphoric experience. It's the kind of movie that audiences deserve to see every time they step into the theatre. Just by watching the trailer, you can get a sense of the wonder and joy the movie brings. It's heartwarming, beautiful and sensational. It's a delight from beginning to end.
The opening number is a beautiful and jaw dropping one-shot dance sequence directed perfectly by Damian Chazelle. Chazelle is the main reason this movie works so well. Nearly every song and dance sequence is filmed in beautiful long-takes that really showcase the choreography. It's jaw-dropping at times.
Emma Stone gives the best performance of her entire career. She is absolutely perfect in this movie. Her performance is so real and so raw. Performances like hers are a rare find and there is something just so heartfelt about it. Her chemistry with Ryan Gossling is perfect. Ryan Gossling is also very good in the movie and gives one of his best performances.
The musical score and dance numbers are dazzling and beautiful to behold. There is one scene near the middle of the movie that takes place in a observatory and the entire sequence is absolutely breathtaking. The choreography and metaphoric visuals are beautiful.
La La Land is a rare movie that begs to be seen. Movies like this just aren't made anymore. It's a love letter to Los Angeles, to Hollywood, to film, to musicals. If you love movies, don't miss out on this one. La La Land one of the best movies of the year. If you only see one movie this year, this is the one to watch.
Logan (2017)
Logan is another milestone in the Comic Book movie genre
The comic book movie has seen a number of milestones throughout the past 17 years. In the year 2000 X-Men was released and stunned audiences with creating well- rounded, dynamic characters. It showed that a comic book movie could be more than just campy. 2004's Spider-Man 2 took that even further by creating what I still say is in the top 10 comic book movies ever. It delved deep into the character of Peter Parker/Spider-Man and it served as a great character movie. The Dark Knight elevated the comic book movie to an entirely new level that may never be surpassed. It took the camp and silliness that usually fills those movies and instead told a serious and gritty crime movie. It essentially was a crime drama that so happened to have Batman. Logan has once again elevated the comic book movie and is another incredible milestone.
It's the year 2029 and nearly all mutants have disappeared. A mutant has not been born in 25 years. Wolverine is older now, he's been beaten, he's a bit rougher. He lives in hiding with an even older Charles Xavier who is suffering from seizures, and whose powers are dangerous now that he doesn't have as much control over them anymore. One day they come across a mysterious young girl that needs help. Together they must take her across the country to help her.
This is the third movie of a somewhat underwhelming Wolverine trilogy. It's rare after two underwhelming movies a good movie yet alone great movie comes along, but Logan is that rarity. It not only exceeds expectations and is the best of this trilogy, it is the best X-Men movie in the entire franchise.
The X-Men movies have always relied heavily on the characters. Part of what separates the X-Men movies from other comic book movies is the incredible characters the franchise contains. The good ones, and they're almost all good, have well rounded, great characters. We already have 9 movies with the character Logan/Wolverine, but Logan develops the character even more. It's evident that he's seen a lot of terrible things in his life. He's at the end. Enter Lauren and things start to change for him. This is the best character piece for any comic book character.
The performances are all around great. This is the best Hugh Jackman has ever been. He's really giving it his all. You see it in his face and in his body language. This is a character he loves and he wants to do it right one last time. Patrick Stewart gives, what I think, is a nomination worthy performance. I know it's early, but I hope his name is getting thrown around come Oscar season. He is that good. The movie requires a lot from him and he gives it all. Dafne Keen who plays the little girl is also very good in the movie. She has to perform between two giant screen presences in Jackman and Stewart and she still manages to nearly match their screen presence. The movie requires a lot from her both emotionally and physically. She might be my favourite part of the movie. She is so good and so convincing in the movie. It's not a cringy child performance. You believe every second of her performance. She even steals a few scenes from Hugh Jackman, and that's saying something. The performances are all top notch.
There is a very good pace to the movie. It never drags and it always seems to be progressing to something. Each scene builds to the emotional and incredible finale. The last 20 minutes of this movie are absolutely thrilling. There is one incredible long take of Wolverine tearing through the forest on the attack. It's amazing.
What elevates this movie though is the choices it makes throughout. There are a lot of bold choices the movie makes that 5 years ago would have probably not worked. I don't think audiences were ready at the time. Now that we are well into the slew of the comic book movie genre, I think audiences are ready for some of the choices it makes. Other comic book movies lately have attempted at doing some of these choices, but have used under developed, poor characters, or have back tracked right at the end almost as if to say, "just kidding!" Here they make great decisions that I think will push the genre to a whole new level that will cause people to say, "hey they did it in Logan, why not in this movie now?" To me, that shows an evolution.
Just like The Dark Knight was a gritty crime thriller that happened to also be a Batman movie, Logan is a character drama that happens to be a X-Men/Wolverine movie. This is, in my opinion, the best comic book movie since The Dark Knight. It's emotional, thrilling, contains great acting, and it makes very bold decisions. It's one of the best movies of the year. Do yourself a favour and watch this movie.
Just remember, it is very brutal.
Split (2016)
Split is M. Night Shyamalan's best in years
There was a time where M. Night Shyamalan was hailed as the next Spielberg or Hitchcock. Audiences flocked to his movies eagerly awaiting a thought-provoking thriller.
As the years went on however, his name became tainted. What started as "Oh wow! Shyamalan? I can't wait!" after The Sixth Sense, eventually became, "ugh him again?" with The Last Airbender.
While 2015's The Visit showed a promising comeback for the director, Split is finally the return to form we all wanted from the director and ranks among Shyamalan's best work.
This is an engrossing, edge of your seat thrill ride that's incredibly tense and captivating. Its unsettling and creepy tone create such an uneasy atmosphere, it's what made previous Shyamlan movies like The Sixth Sense or Signs work so well.
James McAvoy stars as Kevin, a man who suffers from Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID). One afternoon, he kidnaps three girls and takes them to an underground bunker of some sort for reasons that are not fully understood until the midway point of the movie.
Through the eyes of these girls, we the audience see a few of the other identities within Kevin. We see the physically intimidating OCD Dennis, a slightly gentle woman Patricia and a 9-year-old trouble maker Hedwig who we learn quite a bit of information from.
James McAvoy is outstanding in the movie. The movie rests on his performance and he delivers a perfect performance. One of the most impressive things is how he makes each of the 23 identities unique. One moment, one identity is speaking, and with such ease he'll switch to another. It's a brave and bold performance. It's haunting, chilling, and he knows just when to be slightly humorous. It's an incredible performance and one of the best performances in any Shyamalan Film.
Also good is Betty Buckley as the psychiatrist trying to help Kevin with DID. She is the leading doctor and has made a career out of trying to understand DID. She believes that these individuals are special with unique gifts that need to be understood. Through her we learn the information we need so we can come to understand just slightly what Kevin is experiencing. Throughout the movie the personality known as Barry makes frequent visits to her office and each visit has a feeling of dread. Each one seems to be building to something. These meetings are all handled very well.
Anya Taylor-Joy is also very good as one of the kidnapped girls. She's the outcast who was just at the wrong place at the wrong time. Her character is troubled, she seems detached from the situation at hand. As the movie progresses we see increasingly disturbing flashbacks to her childhood where we slowly understand who she is and where she is coming from.
This is a very well shot movie. It's from the same cinematographer as It Follows, which was another remarkably beautiful looking movie. This is one of Shyamalan's best looking movies. The use of light and shadows is utilized to the full extent. The camera gives perspective for each character and throughout the movie there is ample opportunities to see the situation from each character.
The real star of course is Shyamalan. Shyamalan is one of the best directors working today and Split is proof. This is a very well directed movie. Shyamalan uses closeups a lot in this movie and while a lot of movies rely too much on closeups and they sometimes get distracting, they work here because you see the hidden emotions the characters have. It's the perspective spoken of earlier. The camera movements are all slow moving which builds up a feeling of dread and uneasiness.
Split is indeed a return to form for Shyamalan. It's well written and well paced. It has incredible performances portraying great, well-rounded characters. Oh and the ending? Well let's just say it's one of the best Shyamalan endings
ever.
Definitely check this movie out.
Slumdog Millionaire (2008)
Slumdog Millionaire is one of the Most Incredible Movies I Have Seen in Years
Slumdog Millionaire is compelling, incredible and wonderful. The awards and recognition that it is receiving is definitely deserving and i cant wait to see it swoop up more.
Eighteen year old Jamal Malik is having an amazing answering streak on the Indian version of the television game show, "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire". He's only one correct question away from the big prize. However, some, including those associated with the game show, question how someone like Jamal, a self confessed non-genius who grew up in the slums of Mumbai, can be doing so well on the show when others who are brighter, more educated and wealthier than him have failed. Is Jamal cheating? Is it purely luck that they have asked him the questions to which he knows the answers? Seeing Jamal's life journey to this point ultimately answers these questions. His life journey includes being orphaned at an early age; growing up with an older brother, Salim, who was both his guardian/protector and antagonist; and having a relationship since childhood with another orphaned child, a girl named Latika. His motivation for being on the show also may provide some answers to his success. Perhaps it was all just meant to be.
Anyone who remembers when "Who Wants to be a Millionaire?" first came on here, everyone was fixated on it. It was one of the most popular shows on TV. I think everyone was on the edge of their seats when John Carpenter became the first millionaire. Slumdog Millionaire brings back those feelings. As it shows the country watching Jamal play the game it brings back the memories of sitting and watching someone win in the show.
The actors are all pretty well unknown. However, Slumdog Millionaire will make them known. They were all so good and so compelling and complex and engaging it was just mesmerizing. The two leads were perfect though Jamal and Latika were played so brilliantly that it was just amazing. The romance feels real and you feel for the two characters. If the romance in a movie doesn't feel real then the whole movie just falls apart luckily in this movie that wasn't the case.
Danny Boyle's directing was great. He made great shots and thats really the most important thing. He chose the right actors directed them in good performances and just did everything so perfectly. The last sequence of the movie is so perfect and it fills you up with such joy and it really touches your heart it is really quite amazing. His very last shot in the film is one of my favourite shots of the movie it is just so well done and so gorgeous, it's hard to put into words.
The music was great and it fit so well. I think right now it's my choice for best score at the Oscars. It's beautiful and fitting and makes the movie very enjoyable.
But really what makes the movie work is the relationship between Jamal and Latika. You see throughout the years Jaml continually rescuing her but only having her getting snatched away again. His ultimate desire to rescue and be with her is ultimately what makes the story so engaging. It almost plays like "Rocky" where in the end it doesn't really matter if he answers the last question right or not as long as he gets the girl. It is what moves the movie from a good movie to an incredible movie.
In the end Slumdog Millionaire is just one fantastic movie. It's one of the most incredible movies i have seen in years. Im sure it's going to win Best Picture at the Oscars and rightfully so. If it is playing in your town then you should definitely not miss it and go see it. This is one compelling and amazing movie. Slumdog Millionaire rates at a 5/5
Clue (1985)
One of the best comedies of all time!
in 1985 "Clue" the movie, which was based on the game by Parker Brothers, was released. I happened to fall upon it about 5 years ago and instantly fell in love with it. Since then I have seen it many times and it is now one of my favourite movies.
It's 1955, and a Butler, a Maid, and 6 guests, are invited to Hill House where they quickly get involved in 6 murders! We are introduced to Wadsworth (Tim Curry) the butler who arrives first and Yvette (Colleen Camp) the French maid. Colonel Mustard (Martin Mull) arrives next followed by Mrs. White (Madeline Kahn), Mrs. Peacock (Eileen Brennan), Mr. Green (Michael Mckean), Professor Plum (Christopher Lloyd), and Ms. Scarlet (Lesley Ann Warren). At the mansion they are all introduced to Mr. Boddy (Lee Ving) who they discover has been blackmailing them all. In order to keep things quiet Mr. Boddy gives each guest a lethal weapon; the lethal weapons are of course, the revolver (to Professor Plum), the lead pipe (to Mr. Green), the rope (to Mrs White), the knife (to Mrs Peacock), the Candle Stick (to Ms. Scarlet.), and the Wrench (to Colonel Mustard). He states that if they expose him to the police they will also be exposed and humiliated. When Mr. Boddy suddenly dies after being shot the group suddenly finds themselves tangled up in a web of lies, murder and hilarity as they try to find out who did it. . Clue has everything a good movie needs. It has all kinds of comedy, from slapstick to just plain funny statements. It has an intriguing mystery, with many twists and turns along the way. Tim Curry is amazing as always, Christopher Lloyd gives a solid performance as Professor Plum who lost his licence for doing the thing that male doctors aren't allowed to do with their female patients. Martin Mull, who some may recognize from Sabrina the Teenage Witch, also gives a solid performance. The acting in fact is solid all around; everyone in the cast gives a great performance.
At the end of the movie they show three alternate endings each one more insane and hilarious then the other; even though some endings may not make sense or may even seem impossible it is still great because it is so insane and funny.
Fans of the board game will definitely like the movie. The movie certainly has the feel of the game and the house even looks like the board. They of course did not forget the secret passageways. They do come up and later have a very big impact on the plot.
Fans of Tim Curry will no doubt enjoy the movie because Tim Curry is, well Tim Curry! When all the murders have been committed he states, "Alright, I know who did it," and then immediately does a whole recap of the entire movie starting from when Colonel Mustard first arrives, all the way to the point where he reveals who the murderer is. This clearly is the best scene in the whole movie because Tim Curry shows just how brilliant he is, he explains what happened, how it happened, all in about 5 breaths and while acting it all out. This scene alone will make anyone who isn't a Tim Curry fan into a Tim Curry fan; this scene illustrates perfectly why he is so respected.
So this weekend, go out and rent Clue because with extremely solid performances and a great story and intriguing mystery, Clue rates at 9/10 and is clearly an 80's classic.