Young pacifist tech officer Walter gets fired by Lance,
But fate gives the former a convenient second chance
(Because his inventions stun).
This odd pair are quite fun,
Especially when their bosses are chasing (looking askance).
One plus: the animals are expertly rendered.
But sadly the tale of adult CR (who’d surrendered
To a life with joys that are few)
And the re-introduction of his youth’s crew
Is overall quite drab, bland & sluggish. Not recommended.
So the Ocean family traits are ingrained and lasting.
An elaborate scheme. Complex skills. In they go blasting.
It’s an enormously fun ride
Watching these cool women slide
Into a great adventure. Excellent (lead and ensemble) casting.
Virtual Oasis, and bleak future-Ohio slums where actual bodies reside
Are the two worlds here. Some real clunkiness in the screenplay aside,
So much here's genuinely funny and clever.
I could watch Rylance’s Halliday forever,
Loved the audacious set pieces, and embraced this thrilling ride.
George and Harold: cheeky pranksters (it's in their genes).
Crabby Krupp wants to catch them by any means.
It drags at times, but at its best
When subversive jokes are expressed.
I'd certainly have welcomed some more Edith scenes.
Remarkable ape movements and fights.
For comic relief: Zahn's Bad Ape delights.
Caesar's so deeply expressive.
Serkis' work here: impressive.
Great film (though shy of Dawn's lofty heights).
Artistry in the choreography (soundtrack with scene).
Elgort: charismatic; battling demons re keeping 'clean'.
Such questionable character motivations
Relating to some third act situations.
Jones stands out, with the best performance on the screen.
Zac Effron was surprisingly buff, Dwayne Johnsons biceps are enough, The banter was fine, I laughed the whole time, and I walked out feeling hot stuff
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Godot's Diana: a nuanced balance of powerful, naive and smart. Main Western Front sequence: quite a piece of art. Some of the fight scenes: over-long. Overall, there's much that's strong ...
Original, high-concept premise: a great start, But in the latter stages, it all falls apart. An ultra-swift Tonal shift Just doesn't work. (But Hathaway's great: the film's heart).
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Though not hitting its fab predecessor's heights, It still boasts a fair share of delights. Ultra rapid-fire gags (With no grace for brain lags) ...
Though this film has some flaws (clearly), There were elements I enjoyed dearly: Nods to Curtiz et al; Gorgeous wardrobe; locale. It's old-fashioned, in a good way (sincerely).
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Abby and the team are out to give ghosts a whack. They hire Kevin (a twist on the old hot but slack). Naysayers may shun, But it's a big heap of fun. The highlight is McKinnon, who's an absolute cack!
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In the jungle, John becomes an orphan boy. The love of his adopted ape mum gives him joy. Later he's back, after Old Blighty ...
Enforcer and PI doing dangerous jobs for loot. When needed, they'll lie, scare and shoot. Often funny, and good leads rapport, But the script needed more. Highlight: Gosling drunk-acting. A hoot!
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Some dodgy dialogue (cue ear burns), Plus a number of ridiculous plot turns. But Elba's so magnetic, And the film so energetic, That it's entertaining, despite the concerns.
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Drama, humour and a compelling plot. Strong performances, and beautifully shot. An ode to collaboration In an impossible situation. A magnificent return to form for Scott.
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Ryuzo (tattooed, gassy, hot-headed grandad) Re-unites the old posse he once had (To do more than spook). It's high-level kook: Lots of laughs seeing these old dudes be bad.
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