Am I the only person here who didn’t enjoy it? Great acting all around and I appreciated the cinematography etc
But, my god was it painful to watch, not scary (more funny than anything), frustrating and quite a few times cringey.
There was some really good bits and some great bits but I couldn’t watch it again.
Fan of Stephen King movies and his books. Havent read this book though. I knew some of the cast from other movies as well and like them too. But wow, I just found this movie almost unwatchable. I am surprised by its positive reviews. It was extremely slow but still somehow choppy and character stories felt rushed. I didnt really care for any characters at all nearing the end. A character would die and then just scream or shout random lines that were supposed to give us some kind of insight into their character but really meant nothing to us as movie viewers?? Dialogue was super cringey and unbelievable. Honestly, im just surprised.
1975 I mean 1975!!!
Such an amazing and influential film. For it being over 50 years old the practical effects hold up incredibly well, I think it looks better than most modern cgi. I will never understand the criticism that it’s boring as I was thoroughly entertained the entire time. The characters are great, especially when they get on the boat as I feel like it opens them up much more. The dynamic between the 3 constantly changes and they become more interesting as they enter more danger. I love the fact that you don’t see the shark for the first hour or so and the reveal couldn’t have been more perfect. If this film does anything it shows Spielberg’s ability as a director, he really makes fantastic work of this film. The shot composition throughout is some of the best you will ever see with the way he uses blocking and really makes you look on the exact part of the screen he wants you too. John William’s score is one of the greatest of all time, this being the film that really cemented him as one of THE directors in Hollywood is so fitting as it’s one of the most iconic scores of all time, alongside many others he made. Such an iconic film but also a really intricately made masterpiece that not many other directors could make, if any.
Rewatched War of the Worlds (2005) recently and I’d forgotten how badly the ending is written. The whole film builds this relentless tension and then it just resolves itself in a couple of minutes in a way that feels almost accidental.
It made me think of the endings of Lost and Game of Thrones, where it felt like all that build-up didn’t really get the payoff it deserved.
Got me wondering what it actually comes down to. Writers running out of road? Studios cutting things short? Or sometimes the setup just writes a cheque the ending can’t cash.
So what are yours? Films where the ending felt rushed or badly written. And if you’ve got a theory on why it keeps happening, let me know!
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THIS MOVIE WAS SO BEYOND BAD ITS CRAZY HOW DID THIS EVEN GET APPROVED. MY EYES Were violated. and my time was wasted. i couldve spent this time, having the worst meal of my life and it wouldve been more worth it. whoever said this movie is good needs to get their brains checked or watch better movies cuz i feel sorry for u if u think this movie was good. yea i went in with high expectations and came out with disappointment beyond words. this movie is the epitome of waste of money, time, people, inner peace and i feel so sorry for the actors that they had to carry out such a shitty story like that. thanks.
How did this movie bomb so hard?
Saul Goodman(Bob O) goes to a small town in Minnesota called Normal, population around 1,800, as a temporary sheriff, and slowly gets embroiled in a complete shitstorm.
First half is a slow burn, but the movie is solid. The second half has some really cool action scenes, and honestly, I enjoyed this more than Nobody 2.
We need more movies like this once in a while just to change the flavor. Not every action movie needs to be nonstop explosions or fast paced with hyper cuts from beginning.
This one really did not deserve to bomb that badly.
Give it a shot.
This movie was amazing. Let me just start out by saying that. The combination of quality lighting, sound, and acting really brought this movie together. Two main actors really stuck out to me, and those were the main characters. Michael and Inde did such an amazing job. The way Inde did that weird reverse walk, think towards the end, was so creepy. Her facial expressions were very impressive. As for Michael, I think his best scenes were towards the end. When he was in the bathroom, just the look of despair on his face really made me sad. There were like 20 different emotions that he displayed with just one look. People say Bear was a villain and a bad guy, and I agree, but I really liked his character and acting skills. Bravo! The way the real Nikki kept trying to get out was really a nice touch. How she would randomly snap back to reality and start screaming. I gotta say, the phone scene when Bear tries to call to cancel the wish is so scary. I wonder what she was going through? Another scene that stood out was when Bear was trying to sneak off, and the real Nikki was sleep-talking to him. This was such a good touch and really made me feel bad for her. Normally, in movies, I hate nighttime or dark lighting because you can't see what is going on. A cool fight scene is ruined because you can't see what is happening. With this movie, I wouldn't have a single bulb or whatever light is measured in. I think the darkness on her face during certain scenes was amazing, because it always got me wondering, "What is she thinking?" I do want to point out the scene where Ian wishes for a billion dollars, and Bear just screams, "NOOOO." WOW, that scream just sounded so heartbroken and disappointed. Idk why, but I really liked that. I've watched the movie twice so far and have definitely missed some details, so let me know something cool you noticed. Maybe an "easter egg" or a cool detail. Good job, Curry Baker.
I went to see "Obsession" on 05/18/2026. I had high expectations because of the 94% on Rotten Tomatoes as well as the 8.2 rating on IMDB (which is the score as of my writing). I'd say the movie was able to meet my expectations to a fair degree.
There are some extremely creepy and disturbing moments. I won't spoil anything by listing those moments or describing them too much. But there's one special scene where the main character Bear wakes up at 3:45AM. What happens in that scene is nothing short of pulse-racing: in terms of horror, it's on the same level as the final act in the movie "Hereditary."
In addition, there are some miminalistic shots that will make you unsettled. I'm referring to, for example, the lingering shots of Inde Navarrette's character as she smiles fixatedly, or the scenes where she talks to Bear while she stands in the shadows. Overall -- even as a horror movie veteran, I found this movie scary. I give the movie a ton of credit for that achievement.
Moreover, the movie wins some points for the casting and acting too. Michael Johnston looks exactly the part -- not ugly, not handsome: just a completely average, nondescript dude. You can see how he would end up friend-zoned, leading him to wish for his crush to like him.
As for Inde Navarrette - I was skeptical at first about her. She's cute in an innocent, child-like manner; she looks like a Disney/Nickelodeon figure. I was thus wondering if she could pull off this role in this horror. And I think she does. Her screams are convincing; her alternating facial expressions and behavioral quirks are impressive.
A minor role goes to Cooper Tomlinson as Bear's bestie. I found his scenes to be a highlight. He's like a blend of Sean William Scott and Sean Astin . The movie could've done more with his character infact.
All that said -- the movie makes a few missteps. The biggest issue might be the ending. The writers went with the most obvious exit for the situation created, and I didn't find it completely satisfying ... There are a few kills in the movie; I think most viewers will be able to see both of those kills from a mile away. And truthfully, I found both of those kills to be unnecessary.
In the finale, the movie mistakenly dips into some jarring dark-comedy stuff (e.g. "billion dollars"). There's an especially dumb, poorly-written scene where the main character calls the wishing company on the phone. A few of Nikki's bizarre antics are cliches, like the stuff with the cat. One or two scenes seem to dive into the tired realm of generic demonic-possession movie.
The main character's behavior doesn't seem logical after a certain point. The girl clearly crosses the line from weird to terrifying, and he too often seems too chill about it. Why doesn't he tell others (e.g. police)? Why isn't he more scared? Why does he keep trying to talk to her as if she's a functioning person when he knows otherwise? I get it -- he had to act this way because there wouldn't be a movie if he just went to the police. But it's still a flaw.
There was room to make the main character a lot relatable and sympathetic. After all, he's just a lonely guy who likes a girl out of his league, and he had no way to know that the wish object would really work . But by midway point, his behavior removes any chance of relatability and sympathy, as he keeps trying to make his twisted arrangement work. At that point, the reaction becomes less of "poor guy" and more "what a scumbag." Thereby, the movie missed a chance to offer more emotional depth
The characters are all young. They're submitting college applications, so I figure they're in the 18-22 age range. I often wondered where their parents were. How does the main character live on his own with a retail job salary?
Still though -- a very good movie.
8.5/10.
Read the full review: https://www.thehorrorlounge.com/post/here-s-are-three-reasons-why-obsession-is-such-an-unsettling-horror-movie-that-updates-a-classic-tal
I have to admit I was leery of Obsession after all of its positive reviews following film festivals. Yet, its buzz is warranted.
Obsession manages to update the classic story of "The Monkey's Paw" for the modern age. The film's lead, Bear (Michael Johnston), is a lonely, disconnected 20-something who can't express how he feels about his childhoods crush, Nikki (Inde Navarrette). After practicing a speech about how he feels, he ultimately bumbles the chance to share his feelings with her and relies on the "One Wish Willow." His wish? That she love him more than anyone on Earth.
Because this is a retelling of "The Monkey's Paw," the wish goes horribly wrong. Nikki becomes obsessed, to the point she threatens the life of their co-worker, Sarah (Megan Lawless), who may or may not have a crush on Bear. She also duct tapes the door so Bear can't leave for work the next morning, and she generally alarms everyone in their inner circle. Her behavior goes increasingly erratic and terrifying.
Navarrette is fantastic in this movie and elevates it. She cited Toni Collette's performance in Hereditary and Mia Goth's starring role in Pearl as key influences for her performance, and if you see the movie, you'll understand why. She's unhinged as Nikki, and in all the best ways for a horror film.
Further, Barker isn't afraid to go there. He really pushes boundaries with a few of the violent sequences, and it's a reason to see this movie with an audience in the theater. There are a few really unsettling and surprising sequences.
Overall, Obsession is one of the best horror movies of the year, bolstered by Navarrette's tremendous performance.
Watched the Parent Trap with the family last weekend. Everyone really enjoyed it.
I think most of us have forgotten how good a child actor Lindsay Lohan was before she went off the rails.
It is quite bittersweet seeing the lovely Natasha Richardson, i actually did not know she passed away due to a skiing accident when only 45 (also didn;t know she was married to Liam Neelson). Her smile was something really special.
Anyway, the Parent trap is ultimately a feelgood movie with some very emotional scenes. When each respective twin meets their mother and father for the first time having never seen then before, a huge thing for a 11 year old girl. The performances from all actors gave these scenes emotion but it wasn't too over the top.
Supporting actors were good too and we got a scene with 90s supermodel Vendela as a bonus.
I am tempted to now watch the 60s original with Hayley Mills.
Filmed all the way back in 2023 and sitting on the shelf for an extended period of time, one wondered if we were ever going to get to Guy Ritchie’s latest project In the Grey.
Releasing over the last week with what can nicely be described as muted fanfare and anticipation at best, Grey is once more continuing on Ritchie’s career trend that has seen the filmmaker churn out feature film and TV projects at a rate that gives Ridley Scott a run for his money, which in turn mostly means we are getting projects that needed more time in the kitchen to properly cook up.
Clocking in at a refreshingly fast-paced 90 or so minutes, there is little meat on the bones of Grey, another Ritchie “heist” like film that here follows Eiza González as a broker/lawyer to the criminal underworld Rachel who’s two errand boys Sid (Henry Cavill) and Bronco (Jake Gyllenhaal) join her on a mission to recover billions owed by Carlos Bardem’s business operator Manny Salazar.
Unravelling for the first half almost purely as an exposition dump, with the majority of proceedings taking place under the voice overs of González and Gyllenhaal, Grey is very Ritchie in nature but it’s distinctively lacking for the most part in his charm and charisma while it’s undeniable that this pretty piece of throwaway entertainment wastes the star power of its two leading men.
Both previous collaborators with Ritchie, Cavill and Gyllenhaal must enjoy being a part of Ritchie’s projects and there’s no doubt a film like Grey would be a lot of fun to bring to life with its designer clothes, extensive toys and playful ad-lib like nature, but a lot of Grey feels stilted and held back and the natural screen presence of the two performers is mostly dormant here as they progress through a narrative that’s hard to get overly excited about.
In some ways it’s great to see the likes of Gyllenhaal and Ritchie continuing on their path of career enjoyment after years of big projects and for the sake of Gyllenhaal awards baiters but we’re also at the point now where it’d be refreshing to see them join forces for something with more substance or creativity, as there’s only so far films like Grey can go.
An instant box-office and critical dud that’s sure to engage with massive viewing numbers once its fast-tacked to VOD then a streaming service soon after, Grey offers some mindlessly entertaining viewing for its brief cameo like appearance but considering this is coming from the man who once gave us the likes of Snatch, Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels and blockbuster delights like Sherlock Holmes, it’s another dull career moment for Ritchie who might never again reach the heights of career triumphs if he stays on this trajectory.
Final Say –
Pretty to look at and easy to consume, providing a mid-tier level cinematic sugar rush, In the Grey has its moments but they’re not enough to make this newest Guy Ritchie outing a winning one as the filmmaker continues to reach for the low hanging fruit.
2 1/2 sombreros out of 5
For all you Meryl Streep fans..; Ive been " Trying" to watch this movie, since it popped up on one of my Steaming Channels, and Im having a Super Hard time making it halfway, never mind to the end..I can not be the only one; thats had to pause it 2 dozen times..The Movie Sucks you in with an Excellent Cast, and rated as a "Comedy"..But For the life of me can't figure out why. I find the Movie incredibly disturbing; and about as funny as a Documentary...The movie is literally an insult to; and highly inaccurate portrayal of Anyone that is Dependant on Medication of Any sort.. Her Acting is so over the Top, and More indicative of Alcohol Consumption than Any Drug..Not that Im defending Opioid ingestion, but more Completely inaccurate portrayals of any group. I was a Bartender 35yrs; and Ive seen people Act up thousands of times..But Never have I Seen even a " Mean Drunk" act that Badly. Someone would have knocked them out already; including a female..And Definately not an Addict.. They might slur if about to pass out on the floor, but none that Animate. They wouldnt make it off their own couch; or want to go out in Public..Unless they were booting in the Bathroom; then you would find them passed out on the Head...She is downright Hostile, and makes her Character impossible to like..Do other people find this movie as Disappointing and hard to watch as I do ?? Just curious...
So fun, extremely stylish and just a good time. The amateurish feel makes it feel so grounded, alongside the constant 4th wall breaks makes you feel like you’re there with them. The film is aging beautifully as even though it’s about 20 years old it still captures how some nights out feel now. I think it will continue to age well as people seem to be getting more and more out of touch with the youth. The film is hilarious and about an hour and a half of fun.