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Thor: Ragnarok (2017) Review Hello guys and welcome back to Movie Talks with Tudor! First of all, HAPPY HALLOWEEN! And, because is the spooky celebration, I have a special review for you of a very special movie. The third in the "Thor" franchise is, by far, my favorite. I enjoyed the shakespearean take that Brannagh applied for the first movie and the second was satisfying at best but this one is just a funny and colorful adventure from start to finish. It has that "Guardians of the Galaxy" feel and I can say that it is a mix between a space opera and a action comedy. The humor is great and the movie is filled with it but not to the point of exaggeration, like they did with "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.2". The action is great, the special effects are amazing and the colors are staggering. With the inclusion of "Spider-Man:Homecoming" and the second "Guardians of the Galaxy" movie, we can say that Marvel has, for this year, a very c...

Jigsaw (2017) Review Hello guys and welcome back to Movie Talks with Tudor! Today, we end our "Saw" reviews with this new entry in the franchise which, from my part, is the third best movie of the series, after "Saw" and "Saw VI". Let me set the records straight. This new entry is not going to win any new fans or followers but, for the old fans of the franchise, like me, it's exactly what we want from a movie like this. It's not separate from the other movies but you definitely feel that this is sort of a rebirth. There is no mention or any connection, however, with the last movie but maybe, if they make another one, they will addressed there. Although the plot, again, is confusing and convoluted, the performances are less than average and the script is a bit lazy, the violence and the very inventive traps and games are definitely going to make your night. There are a few jump scares but ineffective, from my part. Definitely appreciated that t...

Saw 3D/Saw 7 (2010) Review Well, opinions are divided with this one. Nope, most of them say that this is the worst of the franchise. Worst than even the third, the fourth and the fifth one. And I understand it. The plot is dumb and illogical and confusing, the performances are awful, the script is so lazy and so poorly written and the whole execution is a failure. Personally, I consider that, although the whole movie is dumb, the twist is the single thing in this movie that you can enjoy. It is stupid and confusing but you can still enjoy it. Overall, it's a dumb, confusing movie but you can have fun with it. The 3D is OK but it doesn't help a lot. 5.5/10 OK guys, those are the reviews for today. Next up is "Jigsaw" and "Thor: Ragnarok". Plus the Best and Worst of October. But that is going to be in the first November weekend, I hope. The following week there are no reviews because I am going to be busy working. But tomorrow I will post the reviews ...

Saw VI (2009) Review Well, with this one, things are looking a bit less grim. It is definitely a step in the right direction with the 6th movie. It has an interesting plot, not very original but interesting, some nice performances, it has a bit of an emotional state which is surprising, in a movie like this. The main game is compelling and smartly engineered, ending it with a very good and effective twist. Not the bullshit from the other two movies. Overall, it's a step up from the previous entries and one of my favorites in the franchise. 6/10

Saw V (2008) Review The fifth one is even worse than the previous one because the plot is even more confusing and convoluted than the other one, performances are even worse, the script is lazier, the editing is all over the place. The traps and torture devices are interesting and the violence is graphic but if these two things are the only interesting parts of your movie, then you have a problem. Not much to say about this movie other than you get everything and nothing, at the same time. Plus the twist at the end, is not even a twist. 4.5/10

Saw IV (2007) Review Hello guys and welcome back to Movie Talks with Tudor! Today I am going to review the last 4 "Saw" movies before the new one came out. And I'm doing this because the job that I perform takes a bit of my spare time so that's why I'm doing 4 reviews in one morning. This 4th entry in the franchise offers nothing new in terms of story, characters, plot and anything else, really. We have, again, useless flashbacks that are telling you things you already know and have seen, the plot is a bit confusing because the game from the third movie is being played at the same time as the one in this movie. Luckily it is explained, in a way, at the end of the movie that consists in a twist which is not as good as the previous ones. The script is lazy, there are a couple of things that don't make sense, agent Strahm is a dick the whole movie, you cannot emphasize with any of the characters. Overall, you can still have fun with this movie, the gore fact...

Saw III (2006) Review Hello guys and welcome back to Movie Talks with Tudor! So, this has to be my least favorite entry in this franchise because it does nothing new, it just repeats the same things, mainly, from the first movie, things we already know, it's longer than it should have been, overstuffed with pointless side plots, unnecessary flashbacks and scenes that, usually, could have been removed. The gore factor is raised in this one making even the most hard core "Saw" fan squeamish. The editing is bad, most of the twists, apart from the final one, which is awesome, are not surprising at all. It's a bit confusing, a bit illogical at times, performances are average at best but Tobin Bell, once again, steals the show. Overall, for me, this was a bit of a disappointment. 5.6/10 OK guys, that is my review for today. Next up, "Saw IV" and "Saw V". Until then, take care and keep on reviewing!  

Saw II (2005) Review Hello guys and welcome back to Movie Talks with Tudor! So, today we continue the "Saw" franchise with the second entry, which began the trend of all of the other movies, the trend that is known as torture porn. The psychological elements from the first movie are gone and replaced with gore and a cleverly twisted plot. If you liked the first movie you will definitely be satisfied with this one. It doesn't offer anything new and original but the switch of genres is very effective. It might be to gruesome for those who haven't seen the first one but for the others is going to be a treat. The final twist is not as good as the first one but was still surprising. You have some stereotypes here, the script isn't that great, the plot is mostly one note and the acting is average at best. The stand out is Tobin Bell, who is a fucking rock star in this role. Overall, not as good as the first one, it has almost the same flaws as the first one but the...

Saw (2004) Review Hello guys and welcome back to Movie Talks with Tudor! Because the new "Jigsaw" movie is coming out soon I decided to re-watch the first seven movie starting with the one, that still remains, the best of the franchise. Why do I say that? Because this is more than a horror movie, it's more than your average gore fest, although it does have some gore that will definitely send a shiver down your spine in a good way. This one is more of a psychological thriller with horror elements. It is very tense, very suspenseful, the scene with Adam in his apartment is excellently crafted, very intense, particularly the ending of the movie, with a build up that works and a reveal that blew everyone away. That was a magnificent twist, a part that will become synonymous with the "Saw" franchise. Cary Elwes has some good acting parts but in some other parts, he kinda falls down in the over acting department. It's not a perfect movie because it does have ...

American Made (2017) Review Hello guys and welcome back to Movie Talks with Tudor! Today, it's another Tom Cruise but, this time, it's a good one from this year. It is based on a real life story and a real life character, Barry Seal. I enjoyed this movie because it feels like a documentary. Why I'm saying this? Because of the way it is filmed. Great camera direction, editing and filming. Tom Cruise gives off an amazing energy and it is nice to see him take on more serious roles. I think they took some liberties on how they told the story but I think they made the right choice here. The movie is funny, in some parts and serious in the rest. It has some good humor and enough excitement to keep you invested. It does have an uneven pace and that might sway you away from this one but I can assure you, it's a good movie. It's smart, with a modern adaptation but also keep the vintage feel of the story. Another thing that I enjoyed about this movie are the opening cred...

Atomic Blonde (2017) Review Hello guys and welcome back to Movie Talks with Tudor! If you believe it or not, I'm doing this from were I work because, these days, I don't have time to do it at home. So, what did I thought about this movie? Man, I can tell you one thing and that is that the action scenes in this movie are awesome. Very well shot, edited and assembled. Plus, the action scenes are one continuous shot, with the camera following every and each move so you cannot miss anything and understand the particular scene. Charlize Theron is so magnetic in this movie and McAvoy is unbelievably good, charming and funny. The director is David Leitch, the one who did the first "John Wick" movie so you can safely say that this one is the female version of that movie and character. The fight scenes are slick and stylish and the atmosphere of the late 80's is provided, not only by the surroundings and visuals but, also, by the soundtrack as well, which is amazing a...

Cult of Chucky (2017) Review Hello guys and welcome back to Movie Talks with Tudor! So, the 7th movie in the Chucky franchise, in my opinion, is the best. It surprised me in a big way and in the most good way possible. The cleverness of the plot is uncanny for these type of movies and that is why I was so pleasantly surprised by this movie. It's creepy, very strange, a bit confusing at the beginning but that is the beauty of this movie. It's very effective in it's creepiness and it stands out from the rest with ease. It is the best Chucky movie since the 4th one. Very intriguing, with an intelligent premise for the genre, a good cast and some nice twists and surprises. Plus, it's inventive in its kills so it's nice to see some new methods of killing in this franchise. Overall, I enjoyed this movie and I appreciate the turn that this franchise took. 7/10 OK guys, that is my review for today. Next up is "Atomic Blonde". Until then, take care and kee...

Curse of Chucky (2013) Review OK, so with this one the franchise returns to its roots. It took out the humor and comedy and replaced it with the good old fashioned slasher movie. It is a good change? Or should I say, a good reverse change? Yes, I can say that it is. Despite the fact that I enjoyed the change of style with the "Bride....." and "Seed.....", mostly "Bride....", I appreciated that they went back to the slasher genre with a new paint job. The Chucky doll looks amazing and Brad Dourif is still awesome. And we have his daughter as the main hero of the movie. Despite the fact that this is the 6th movie of the franchise, it is surprisingly well made. The atmosphere is chilling, we have some good tension and suspense, the camera work and direction is good, the editing is well made. The script still sucks but it is an improvement, nonetheless. It's a bit cliched, with the whole haunted house type of deal but that is what made Chucky creepy a...

Seed of Chucky (2004) Review Hello guys and welcome back to Movie Talks with Tudor! So, what can I say about this movie? It is still in the spirit of the franchise, it has some good parts, no pun intended, it is still funny and hilarious, the design of the dolls still looks good, it has like a Tim Burton feel to it, which is funny because some of the jokes in this movie are targeted towards Ed Wood, the worst director ever and, as we all know, there is a little movie made by Tim Burton that it is called "Ed Wood". The jokes might not have been good but the intention is applauded. Brad Dourif and Jennifer Tilly, here doing a double role, were still great and Billy Boyd, Pippin from "Lord of the Rings" was a good addition. Unfortunately, the script is still awful, most of the plot and story don't make sense. Although the doll designs still look good, the special effects look cheap by the standard of the other movies, which is weird. Even if the movie can stil...

Bride of Chucky (1998) Review So, I believe that, because the third one sucked, they changed the recipe and we got an improvement, in my opinion. We got a horror comedy, very funny, well shot, well directed, with interesting characters and some good animatronics and special effects. The best thing about this movie is that it pokes fun at the horror genre and all it's tropes, ultimately poking fun at itself, which was awesome. Plus, the first scene of the movie, in which we see Jason's hockey mask, Michael Myers's mask, Freddy's claws and what I think was Leatherface's chainsaw was incredible. A bit confusing but when you will see how the rest of the movie continues, you will understand. Of course, it has it's negatives: they put more effort in the dolls then in the actors performances, the script doesn't help either and the humor is good, most of it but, because of that, you cannot take this movie seriously. With all that being said, overall, it is a go...

Child's Play 3 (1991) Review Hello guys and welcome back to Movie Talks with Tudor! We continue the reviews of the Chucky franchise with the third movie and also the worst of the series. Except for the doll design and special effects, which are a bit improved, everything else is garbage. The story sucks, the script is awful, the dialogue is even worse, the acting has nothing special about it and the whole premise of the movie is silly and stupid. I mean, even from the beginning, when Chucky is putting himself back together and then it was sent to Andy's military camp by who? The factory placed an order? Chucky placed the order, boxed itself and shipped itself out? I mean, it's all nonsensical. This one is not even scary or terrifying like the other two. The tension is gone, the suspense has disappeared and the whole movie became predictable and cliched. However, and I can't believe I'm saying this but, if you are a fan of Chucky, you can still get some fun out ...

Child's Play 2 (1990) Review So, the second movie, no argue about that, is not as good as the first one but, it does have some originality and quality left in it to entertain the fans and non fans, as well. Of course, the script is even worse than in the first one, having characters make so stupid and illogical decisions, acting wise was fairly OK, the direction was a bit choppy and not edited very well but you can still enjoy this entry in the franchise. Brad Dourif is still awesome and I enjoyed the fact that they made Chucky a real, flesh and blood, doll. Points for that. Not a big fan of the ending because it look similar, in a way, with the ending from "The Shinning" and even "The Terminator". No points for originality in that department but, like I said, you can still have fun with this movie. 5.8/10 OK guys, those are the reviews for today. Next up is "Child's Play 3" and "Bride of Chucky". Until then, take care and keep o...

Child's Play (1988) Review Hello guys and welcome back to Movie Talks with Tudor! Because the new Chucky movie, "Cult of Chucky" is available to see online I've decided to revisit and review the whole entire franchise, starting with the first one, of course. Well, this movie works as a slasher-comedy-horror-thriller, with enough suspense and tension to make it enjoyable. Although the script is awful, the situations are hilarious and silly, the material is flimsy and there are some similarities with "Friday the 13th" it still can offer some good old fashion horror entertainment. And you cannot not like Brad Dourif as the voice of Chucky. He is, still, the perfect choice to voice that character. Plus the design of the doll is amazing, with excellent details. Being an 80's horror movie, the effects, not talking about the design of the doll, the special effects can lower the quality but, nonetheless, it is still a fun time. 6.2/10  

Death Note (2017) Review Hello guys and welcome back to Movie Talks with Tudor! So, to be honest, I don't know much about this property, other than the fact that it is based on a Japanese anime series, which I haven't seen yet so I don't know how to compare this movie with that. As a stand alone film, it's kinda of a disappointment to me because it starts off interesting, it has a compelling story but, unfortunately, it transforms into this generic vigilante piece that does not surprise me with anything. I can give credit to the director, it is shot very well and he has an eye for impressive visuals, plus we get a very talented cast with Willem Dafoe being the stand-out. Overall, if you are a fan of the "Death Note" anime, I suggest you stay away from this one because it will disappoint you and any other fan of the property. It didn't impressed me so you will see what I'm talking about. The horror/supernatural feeling of the movie is barely there ...

Blade Runner 2049 (2017) Review Hello guys and welcome back to Movie Talks with Tudor! So, today it's time for the long awaited sequel to the original "Blade Runner". What can I say about this movie is it stays true to the original, in terms of amazing visual effects, stunning cinematography, great performances and it deepened the thought provoking themes of the original. But it also can be categorized as a stunning cinematographic achievement on its own. Its tough to outmatch the original but Dennis Villeneuve almost did it. It has the almost exact slow pace but, I feel that, even the slower parts of the movie, are more engaging than in the first one. If you have seen the original, you can notice some little connections and similarities with the first movie, which I thought was a great homage to the original. The performances are awesome, Ryan Gosling is amazing and, in my opinion, perfect for the role. Harrison Ford is in the movie as much as I expected him to be, ...

Blade Runner (1982) Review Hello guys and welcome back to Movie Talks with Tudor! So, because the new "Blade Runner" came out, I revisited the original one but not the Director's Cut or the Final Cut. Those are longer. I saw again the theatrical version and I can say that it is a visual masterpiece, with its thought provoking themes about the human condition and what it's like to be human. It's all about humanity and what makes us human. Some say this movie is a SF but it's not. It's more than that. You can say that it is a neo-noir thriller with SF elements and a SF background. It's mysterious, engaging, visually stunning with a mesmerizing soundtrack and some great performances from both Harrison Ford and Sean Young. The movie does have it's drawbacks with it's extremely slow pace, lack of action scenes apart from 2 or 3 and a confusing story with a more convoluted plot. It takes a high level of patience to watch this movie and it is und...

Gerald's Game (2017) Review Hello guys and welcome back to Movie Talks with Tudor! On this "episode" I will review yet another Stephen King adaptation. "Gerald's Game" is a lesser known Stephen King book that does not deal with supernatural or monsters, although the movie does have some creepy and unsettling moments. What I can say is that I enjoyed this movie and, in my opinion, it deserves a spot on Stephen King best adaptation list. It does have some differences but Mike Flannagan, who also did "Oculus", "Hush" and "Ouija: Origin of Evil", knows how to craft a suspenseful and tense story. It has a slow pace, I admit and it could be, for some, a bit hard to endure but, if you are a Stephen King fan, you will appreciate the tense atmosphere that this director created. And if you are a fan of SK, you will notice the connections with, mostly, "Dolores Claiborne" storyline, mainly the eclipse part. And there is, als...

Wish Upon (2017) Review Hello guys and welcome back to Movie Talks with Tudor! So, in our menu for today features another "great" horror movie from the director of "Annabelle" and, if you have read my review for that movie you will know that I don't like it and I didn't like this one either. It's like, this director has no clue on how to make a good and original horror movie. It's full of cliches, it's not scary not even in the slightest except for the cheap jump scares that don't make an impact whatsoever. Plus, it's predictable so you know what's going to happen next. I liked the idea, it's weird and interesting but the execution is full of flaws. Despite the idea, the story in which is presented feels unoriginal and it's got nothing that I haven't seen before. The performances are OK, I guess but what I want from a horror movie is to scare me. This one didn't do it for me. Overall, it's good for a drunken m...

Best and Worst of September Hello guys and welcome back to Movie Talks with Tudor and on another BEST AND WORST OF THE MONTH. So, today we have the month of September, with some highs and also lows. So, before I give you my choice for best and worst, let's look at the honorable mentions from both categories. For best we have: "Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie", a nice, colorful and funny animation, "It Comes At Night", original, albeit confusing but also intriguing, "The Voice", weird in a good way, "Baby Driver", awesome in every single way, "Kingsman: The Secret Service", incredible action and a nice change in spy movies, "Kingsman: The Golden Circle", over the top but still good, "Stephen King's IT", a classic, "Despicable Me" and "Despicable Me 2", two very funny animations. For worst we got: "Waiting...", not enough to keep you waiting, "Snatched", jus...

Flatliners (2017) Review Hello guys and welcome back to Movie Talks with Tudor! So, September was the month of remakes, with examples of how to do a proper remake and how not to do a remake. The first applies to the new "IT" movie and the latter applies to this one. What was the point of making this remake? It does not improve upon the original, it offers nothing new it terms of story so it's basically the same idea and concept, which I still find it great, the characters here are less likable then in the original, there is no sense of humanity to them plus they don't know jack shit about medicine, apart from Diego Luna's character. The horror elements are there but they come too late to make some sort of impact. But, nonetheless, they occasionally work. The performances of the actors are good, especially Ellen Page, Nina Dobrev and Diego Luna. Unfortunately, the script is not that good and the dialog ends up flatlined, pun intended. And the humor does not he...