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Finding Dory preliminary review
Jul. 23rd, 2016 10:52 amThe sequel to Finding Nemo. Dory goes on a search when she remembers something from her past. A really affirming tale for those who have limitations. 8/10.
Jul. 23rd, 2016
Independence Day review
Jul. 23rd, 2016 01:04 pm39 Independence Day
Rewatch. Large alien spaceships arrive above many major cities around the world, thus setting into motion a series of events that will determine humanity's destiny. Will they be wiped out, or would they prevail? The response of the United States government to the crisis is presented very well (as is the President's response to David's discovery, once the personal problems are put aside). However, the aliens themselves are inscrutable (as they should be). The various personal conflicts all add to the plot, rather than detract.
For instance, the plight of the First Lady, is shown quite well, with the President reacting in a way that one would expect (although their daughter is rather stoic about it). David's history with the President and the Press Liason is also presented well. As is his abilities. (Although, creating a virus to drop the alien's shields is a bit much.) However, it is Will Smith's character who takes the cake. (Would a USAF pilot really get away with marrying a stripper, despite the situation at hand?) There is also the abduction survivor.
It is left up in the air whether or not he was actually abducted (or whether this specific species was responsible). However, whatever the truth of the matter is (within the story, of course), he was obviously affected in a negative way. In any event he is willing to sacrifice himself to take out the ship attacking Area 51. Overall it is a well presented film. 8/10.
Rewatch. Large alien spaceships arrive above many major cities around the world, thus setting into motion a series of events that will determine humanity's destiny. Will they be wiped out, or would they prevail? The response of the United States government to the crisis is presented very well (as is the President's response to David's discovery, once the personal problems are put aside). However, the aliens themselves are inscrutable (as they should be). The various personal conflicts all add to the plot, rather than detract.
For instance, the plight of the First Lady, is shown quite well, with the President reacting in a way that one would expect (although their daughter is rather stoic about it). David's history with the President and the Press Liason is also presented well. As is his abilities. (Although, creating a virus to drop the alien's shields is a bit much.) However, it is Will Smith's character who takes the cake. (Would a USAF pilot really get away with marrying a stripper, despite the situation at hand?) There is also the abduction survivor.
It is left up in the air whether or not he was actually abducted (or whether this specific species was responsible). However, whatever the truth of the matter is (within the story, of course), he was obviously affected in a negative way. In any event he is willing to sacrifice himself to take out the ship attacking Area 51. Overall it is a well presented film. 8/10.
40 Star Trek III: The Search for Spock
Rewatch. The third Star Trek movie. After the events of the previous movie, Kirk and his officers are mourning the loss of Spock. Then after a confrontation with Sarek, Kirk is moved to do something about that. However, he has to steal the Enterprise and confront a Klingon commander who is after the secrets of Genesis. All the various plot threads come together to form a good movie (but not as good as the previous film, not to say that Nimoy wasn't as good as Meyer is). At the Genesis planet, the Grissom's investigation is shown very well.
Especially with how David and Saavik go about investigating the planet. However, this is cut short with the Klingons coming and destroying the Grissom. Kruge is willing to go to any lengths to get his hands on information about Genesis. This leads to an adversarial confrontation with Kirk towards the end of the movie. (And the destruction of the Enterprise). These moments are poignant, the officers know that they are about to loose an old friend, especially Kirk. It is done rather well, with Kruge trying to save his officers from the trap.
It is also shown that Spock's body had been rejuvenated by the Genesis Effect. The effects of this are well presented, with him re-growing from childhood until the age he was when he died as the planet grew older. This has implications for Saavik, as this includes the effects of pon farr... The ending also gives insight into Vulcan culture, although a lot of mysticism is involved. But it isn't as good as the previous film. 8/10.
Rewatch. The third Star Trek movie. After the events of the previous movie, Kirk and his officers are mourning the loss of Spock. Then after a confrontation with Sarek, Kirk is moved to do something about that. However, he has to steal the Enterprise and confront a Klingon commander who is after the secrets of Genesis. All the various plot threads come together to form a good movie (but not as good as the previous film, not to say that Nimoy wasn't as good as Meyer is). At the Genesis planet, the Grissom's investigation is shown very well.
Especially with how David and Saavik go about investigating the planet. However, this is cut short with the Klingons coming and destroying the Grissom. Kruge is willing to go to any lengths to get his hands on information about Genesis. This leads to an adversarial confrontation with Kirk towards the end of the movie. (And the destruction of the Enterprise). These moments are poignant, the officers know that they are about to loose an old friend, especially Kirk. It is done rather well, with Kruge trying to save his officers from the trap.
It is also shown that Spock's body had been rejuvenated by the Genesis Effect. The effects of this are well presented, with him re-growing from childhood until the age he was when he died as the planet grew older. This has implications for Saavik, as this includes the effects of pon farr... The ending also gives insight into Vulcan culture, although a lot of mysticism is involved. But it isn't as good as the previous film. 8/10.