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Ashley Thomas
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เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 11 ธ.ค. 2015
I have a massive passion for film and I'd love to share that passion with you!
Wicked - Movie Review (Spoiler-Free)
Here is my spoiler-free review of Wicked.
Elphaba, a misunderstood young woman because of her green skin, and Glinda, a popular girl, become friends at Shiz University in the Land of Oz. After an encounter with the Wonderful Wizard of Oz, their friendship reaches a crossroads.
Directed by Jon M. Chu
Screenplay by Winnie Holzman & Dana Fox
Starring Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande-Butere, Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, Bowen Yang, Marissa Bode, Peter Dinklage, Michelle Yeoh, Jeff Goldblum
Cinematography - Alice Brooks
Edited by Myron Kerstein
Music by John Powell (score) & Stephen Schwartz (score and songs)
#wickedmusical #wicked
Elphaba, a misunderstood young woman because of her green skin, and Glinda, a popular girl, become friends at Shiz University in the Land of Oz. After an encounter with the Wonderful Wizard of Oz, their friendship reaches a crossroads.
Directed by Jon M. Chu
Screenplay by Winnie Holzman & Dana Fox
Starring Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande-Butere, Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, Bowen Yang, Marissa Bode, Peter Dinklage, Michelle Yeoh, Jeff Goldblum
Cinematography - Alice Brooks
Edited by Myron Kerstein
Music by John Powell (score) & Stephen Schwartz (score and songs)
#wickedmusical #wicked
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Gladiator 2 - Movie Review (Spoiler-Free)
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Here is my spoiler-free review of Gladiator 2. After his home is conquered by the tyrannical emperors who now lead Rome, Lucius is forced to enter the Colosseum and must look to his past to find strength to return the glory of Rome to its people. Directed by Ridley Scott Screenplay by David Scarpa
Heretic - Movie Review
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Here is my spoiler-free review of Heretic. The film follows two Mormon missionaries who attempt to convert a reclusive Englishman, only to realise he is more dangerous than he seems. Directed & Written by Scott Beck & Bryan Woods Starring Hugh Grant, Sophie Thatcher, Chloe East Cinematography Chung Chung-hoon Edited by Justin Li Music by Chris Bacon #heretic
Venom: The Last Dance - Movie Review
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Here are my spoiler-free thoughts on Venom: The Last Dance. Eddie and Venom, on the run, face pursuit from both worlds. As circumstances tighten, they're compelled to make a heart-wrenching choice that could mark the end of their symbiotic partnership. Directed by Kelly Marcel Screenplay by Kelly Marcel
Terrifier 3 - Movie Review
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Here is my spoiler-free review of Terrifier 3, the final instalment in my Halloween Special series of 2024. On the days leading up to Christmas, the story follows Sienna Shaw as she attempts to rebuild her life. At the same time, Art the Clown is pursuing her alongside his new accomplice, a possessed Victoria Heyes. Directed & Written by Damien Leone Produced byPhil Falcone Starring David Howar...
Terrifier 2 - Movie Review
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Here is my review of Terrifier 2. Directed & written by Damien Leone
Terrifier - Movie Review
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Here is my review of Terrifier. The plot centers on partygoer Tara Heyes (Kanell) and her sister Victoria (Scaffidi), who become targets of the enigmatic serial killer known only as Art the Clown (Thornton) on Halloween night. Written & Directed by Damien Leone
Smile 2 - Movie Review (Spoiler-Free)
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Here is my spoiler-free review of Smile 2. About to embark on a world tour, global pop sensation Skye Riley begins experiencing increasingly terrifying and inexplicable events. Overwhelmed by the escalating horrors and the pressures of fame, Skye is forced to face her past. Directed & Written by Parker Finn
The Wild Robot - Movie Review
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Here is my review of The Wild Robot. After a shipwreck, an intelligent robot called Roz is stranded on an uninhabited island. To survive the harsh environment, Roz bonds with the island's animals and cares for an orphaned baby goose. Directed by Chris Sanders Screenplay by Chris Sanders Based on The Wild Robot by Peter Brown Starring Lupita Nyong'o, Pedro Pascal, Kit Connor, Bill Nighy, Stephan...
Transformers One - Movie Review
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Here is my review of Transformers One. Transformers One is the untold origin story of Optimus Prime and Megatron, better known as sworn enemies, but once were friends bonded like brothers who changed the fate of Cybertron forever. Directed by Josh Cooley Starring Chris Hemsworth, Brian Tyree Henry, Scarlett Johansson, Keegan-Michael Key, Steve Buscemi, Laurence Fishburne, Jon Hamm. Cinematograp...
Joker: Folie à Deux - Movie Review (Spoiler-Free)
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Here are my thoughts on Joker: Folie a Deux. Arthur Fleck is institutionalized at Arkham, awaiting trial for his crimes as Joker. While struggling with his dual identity, Arthur not only stumbles upon true love, but also finds the music that's always been inside him. Directed by Todd Phillips Written by Scott Silver & Todd Phillips Starring Joaquin Phoenix, Lady Gaga, Brendan Gleeson, Catherine...
Megalopolis - Movie Review
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Here is my review of Megalopolis. Set in an imagined modern United States, it follows visionary architect Cesar Catilina (Driver) as he clashes with the corrupt Mayor Francis Cicero (Esposito) in determining how to rebuild the metropolis of New Rome after a devastating disaster. Directed, written & produced by Francis Ford Coppola Starring Adam Driver, Giancarlo Esposito, Nathalie Emmanuel, Aub...
Strange Darling - Movie Review
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Here is my spoiler-free review of Strange Darling. Nothing is what it seems when a twisted one-night stand spirals into a serial killer's vicious murder spree. Directed & written by JT Mollner Starring Willa Fitzgerald, Kyle Gallner, Barbara Hershey, Ed Begley Jr. Cinematography by Giovanni Ribisi Edited by Christopher Robin Bell #strangedarling
Speak No Evil (2024) - Movie Review
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Here is my review of Speak No Evil. A family is invited to spend a whole weekend in a lonely home in the countryside, but as the weekend progresses, they realize that a dark side lies within the family who invited them. Directed by James Watkins Based on Speak No Evil by Christian Tafdrup & Mads Tafdrup Starring Mackenzie Davis, Scoot McNairy, Alix West Lefler, Dan Hough, James McAvoy, Aisling ...
Terminator Zero - TV Review
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Here is my spoiler-free review of Terminator Zero 2022: A future war has raged for decades between the few human survivors and an endless army of machines. 1997: The AI known as Skynet gained self-awareness and began its war against humanity. Developed by Mattson Tomlin Showrunner - Mattson Tomlin Written by Mattson Tomlin Directed by Masashi Kudō Voices of Timothy Olyphant, Sonoya Mizuno, Andr...
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice - Movie Review
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Beetlejuice Beetlejuice - Movie Review
Alien Romulus - Movie Review (Spoilers)
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Alien Romulus - Movie Review (Spoilers)
Star Wars: Skeleton Crew - Trailer Review
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Star Wars: Skeleton Crew - Trailer Review
Rebel Moon The Directors Cut: Part 1 - Movie Review
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Rebel Moon The Directors Cut: Part 1 - Movie Review
The Boys: Season 4 - TV Review (Spoilers)
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The Boys: Season 4 - TV Review (Spoilers)
Star Wars: The Acolyte Season 1 - TV Review
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Star Wars: The Acolyte Season 1 - TV Review
It's not out in Canada yet but I've got tickets for this weekend! I hope that I dig it more than you, though it sounds disappointing.
Thank you so much for watching. I still highly recommend checking it out, I still had a lot of fun with it. It really didn't feel like a 148 mins, it was a breeze to sit through but that in many ways kind of plays into the issues I also had with the movie.
Thanks for avoiding spoilers in ur review. I subscribed because of that. 👍🏾
Thank you so much for subscribing! I really appreciate it. I much prefer spoiler-free reviews as I'm very passionate about people fully experiencing film the way its intended, I strongly believe trailers today are also showing way too much. Thanks again.
I was brought up on George a romero Dawn of the Dead i watched it as an 7 year old in 1983 but i have to look away now at Gore i thought it was part of getting older?
I'm definitely more squeamish than I've ever been, so maybe it is? 😂 But practical will always be 100% more effective.
I like to think he didnt kill the little child in the kichen cupboard. The new salems lot i found disturbing the little boy in the sack, were as this is so kind of over the top i cant take it to seriously. Great review man
Thank you for watching and the kind words. I've yet to catch Salems Lot, though it's on my to watch list.
I don't think I'm as high as an 8 out of 10, but maybe a 7. I liked it, I think it's a really interesting set-up and it started quite strong, but I found it very talky and it loses a bit as it gets closer to the end. But Hugh Grant is absolutely fantastic, he was so good.
Yeah, the first two acts are when the movie is at its strongest. The pacing becomes a little bumpy within the 3rd act and it's conclusion, but it's 3 performances and such a strong set up that kept me engaged. I enjoyed it so much and felt the concept/premise was handled in a very smart way.
a comment for the TH-cam algorithm god. 🙂
this deserves more attention.
Thank you so much, appreciate it.
Having recently seen this myself, I tend to agree with your assessment. It embraces the b-movie vibes and doesn't try to be something that it is not.
Thank you for watching and the comment. I agree and that's why I enjoyed the movie so much, even though it was lacking the character.
I've found that a lot of TH-camrs are giving this quite bad to mediocre reviews, but I loved it, so I'm like, yay, I'm not alone now!! Ashley likes it too! haha. I'm with you, there were moments I had to look away too, I found it quite creepy and unnerving and tragic as well. Naomi Scott gave a fantastic performance, all your praise is spot on and put so eloquently. I would happily watch a Smile 3, but I'm also interested in seeing Parker Finn branch out and create a new world. Also, perfect use of Ray Nicholson.
Glad to hear you liked the movie, I also loved this! I think what Parker Finn is doing, in regards to continuing the story, is quite smart in a way. There is so much room to just play around with the concept and have fun with it. Yeah I completely agree, perfect use of Ray Nicholson. Thank you for watching and the kind comments, I really appreciate it.
ok.... my guy, i think you set video volume WAYYYYYYYYYYY too high, i had to put it down to 1%
@gurnardherded3539 Thank you for the comment. Ah, really? I'll have to check it out. Apologies for that.
When Adam drivers character Skype calls his wife …… do you think he ………..Cesar 🤭
I Had Not Been to a Theater since 2009, and My Wife’s Girlfriend had seen this Film a couple of days ago. AND SAID IT WAS A WILD RIDE! I’m a Big Fan of Body Horror! Then reading some of these Comments I said , this is for Me! And we went to see it! Great camera Work, Great Acting, it was completely OVER THE TOP!! Was way more than I EXPECTED!! Iv seen A lot of Body Horror Films dating back to the70s! And this one Took it to A WHOLE NEW LEVEL! GO SEE IT! Now! And Be Sure To Fasten YOUR SEATBELT!
Joaquin has won an Oscar for Joker 1 it would have a trillpgy Like Transformer the begginning
Nice
Cool
Awesome
Great to hear you enjoyed it. I did as well. People who took a particular message from the first movie (justified violent anger at the world) will get the opposite message in this one.
It's different. It's offbeat. It's most definitely unconventional in its presentation and delivery. It possesses supreme visuals. Some call it a mess and say it's unbalanced. It is, in fact, a beautiful mess and is perfectly unbalanced. It's a Francis Ford Coppola masterpiece.
It's one of those movies that the more I think about it, the more my appreciation/fondness of what's being attempted grows. I'm not a fan of how it's story plays out, but very much adore the themes Coppola is exploring and how it's told visually. Thank you for watching and the comment.
Great breakdown! What a strange movie, lol. From the trailers, I did enjoy the visuals, but the story seemed too metaphorical from the promos to make me go out to the theater.
Nah -- not so much Tarantino as Hitchcock (remember him?) The motel sequence was a winking homage to "Psycho" (just what was that naughty Marion Crane up to?) A truly brilliant movie --- & yes, darling, we are all going to Hell.
Thank you for watching and the comment. Yeah, I completely agree there was also a Hitchcock inspiration to the story, but it was also very much Tarantino in its narrative structure and humor.
There was a moment very early on, within the first minute or two, where I guessed the u-turn you've mentioned, so I didn't really enjoy the actual experience of watching it from then on. Kyle Gallner is great, but I didn't care for Willa Fitzgerald's performance. But Giovanni Ribsi definitely shot a beautiful film, it looked gorgeous,
Thank you for watching and the comment. Ah, really? I honestly was mislead through the entire experience, but then I did go into this movie completely blind, I didn't watch/read a review or watch a trailer.
Great review! Great film with an important message.
@@sonyacordingley9440 Thank you so much. Yes I agree.
Saw it a couple of days ago here in California. Great film. Really good review.
@JackieMartin1974 Thank you for watching and the kind comment. I really appreciate it. It's great to hear you also enjoyed! Such a mesmerising, wild experience.
This movie is good. It's INSANELY good. The SUBSTANCE... Go watch it! 😎🖤👍
Quaid is disgusting in real life, too. Just another maga cult member. I won't be watching. I cannot separate the artist from the fascist. I just cannot.
Love your voice… awesome review
Thank you for watching and the friendly comment.
I'm definitely someone who couldn't stop comparing this to the original. I felt it was at its best when it maintained certain parts of the original, and I thought it was at its worst where it differed. So, overall, I think it was fine, I liked it, but parts of it felt very boring and drawn out to me. Though I thought most of the cast was very good. It might just be, whichever you see first is the one you like best, but I hope you like the original too!
I watched the original for the first time last night. I actually preferred the remake, though I still enjoyed the original. It is rare for me to prefer the remake, but I just felt it actually improved on the characters, writing, and emotional/psychological depth of the story.
1:50 She’s not “emotionless”. Also “how females treat THEMSELVES”? 😅. Dude, women are in our prime in our 40s up with more experience, more to offer, knowing ourselves. But men have been brainwashed to think otherwise, even though they age worse and their sex drive goes down after 30 whereas ours goes up. Patriarchy has caused people to be obsessed with women’s youth to a ridiculous level that has just caused mass spread loneliness (mostly for the men who haven’t figured out that women become more beautiful with age). I’m hoping this movie is commenting on that and not just showing “desperate older women” trying to look younger to try to make us seem desperate or youth obsessed like many men seem to be. If you look at charts, men are age obsessed but women stay attracted to men a little older when they are young, and a little younger when they are older. This makes sense especially since men’s sex drive goes down after 30 and we get a boost. But the way men are attracted is to 20 year olds until they are 70 🤢. Yuck. I know that not all men, but unfortunately enough of them. The men I know like older women, otherwise, they wouldn’t date me. 😅. I just want patriarchy to end and youth obsession to end. It grosses me out.
Thanks for commenting and providing your take. Your initial paragraph is not how I wanted to come across and it is not how I feel at all. What I was trying to say is that this film is from a female's perspective and the pressures they are under to stay young and beautiful in the eyes of the industry. Also in regards to my 'emotionless' comment, I will agree this is probably the wrong word to have used on reflection. What I was attempting to say was Demi Moore expressed so much through her performance without being overly animated. I can confirm that from my reading of the film that it isn't focused around women trying to remain young etc. I think it is more focused on the pressures put on women and men in the entertainment industry. From a women's perspective. I agree with your sentiments in the last paragraph. I personally felt the movie handles these themes in a way that's smart and compelling, with many layers. I highly recommend checking it out. Thanks again for taking the time to comment and watching.
Adrenochrome ?
Lmao wat?
Thanks for watching and the comment, I'll check it out!
Super excited to see The Substance 💯😎!!
I loved it! Let me know what you think!
How many British *Ashley Thomas* exist🤔😅 th-cam.com/video/1gMWbXf6HzM/w-d-xo.htmlsi=7zpHwF7bdxZVxgTc
I liked Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, but I didn't love it. I think it's enjoyable and will make a good double feature with the original, but it definitely lacks the charm of the first one. I thought it had too many storylines going on, and could've been better if one or two in particular had been taken out. I still haven't decided about Speak No Evil. I love the original, so part of me has no interest in the remake, just because I'd rather watch the original, but part of me also wants to see how this one compares, and what they'll change.
Yeah, I agree, it did get a little messy with the new characters and how they sat within the story, to be honest the movie would have benefited and still worked if they had removed a couple of the new characters, and just streamline it all a little. But still enjoyed it, it was fun. I have not seen the original Speak No Evil movie, so going in blind. Part of me does want to watch the original first.
Interesting! Thanks for the review
Thank you for watching and the comment. Let me know what you thought of the movie.
Thanks for the review! Yeah it looked like what you said from the trailers
I think the trailers showcased an interesting premise, unfortunately it was a botched opportunity to create something truly effective within the horror genre, when it comes to exploring the risks/dangers of A.I.
Okay, scratch this one off the list lol I fully trust you here.
For me personally, its not a good movie and a missed opportunity to create a truly effective horror using the dangers and risks that come with A.I. But I would still suggest checking it out, no matter how bad I think it is. There might be aspects you like/appreciate, or just find yourself enjoying it a hell of a lot more than myself.
Oh my lord, I saw this earlier in the week. It was soooo bad, it got to a point where I thought it might have been created by AI and then it was going to be a meta creation. But I don't think so.
Thank for watching and the comment. Its not a good movie. If it was intended to some meta creation then yeah, it actually would have worked a little better...
Holy shit , horrible movie . Snore fest … we walked out half way through
Thanks for watching and the comment. I get this movie is not for everyone, for many different reasons, but for me personally, I really liked it.
So the same bore, but almost twice longer with couple more concept arts in slow mo?
I just can't help but be sucked into the world that Snyder is creating, visually its compelling. But I get why not everyone will feel the same way.
Yes! I'm so glad you liked it. Fantastic cast, script, and like you said, for this to be Zoe's directorial debut, wow. She knocked it out of the park, I'm definitely interested in what she does next. I loved it, it's one of my top favs of the year so far.
At this very moment, it's in my top 10 of the year. Loved it!
7 Samurai’s + Warhammer + weak story and characters = Rebel Moon
Completely agree.
Could someone please explain when starlight, mm and butcher are in a bar and when starlight gets knocked out by the shapeshifting supe no one seems to notice
Good question, to be honest I just assumed it occurred within a moment afterwards that we didn't witness onscreen.
I think I 100 percent agree! It's very weird, I don't think it all works, but I was always very interested in what was going on and Hunter and Dan were great. I just got out of Blink Twice, so I'm definitely looking forward to your review! My friend and I had VERY different thoughts.
I agree, what Tilman Singer was exploring within its premise didn't quite work or come together for me, but I was always looked in due to how this story was crafted along with the mesmerizing performances. I am going to catch Blink Twice today once I've uploaded my Crow Review, I look forward to checking it out.
While I love the original Alien, Big Chap. I personally find it being found to be incredibly silly and over the top. As you know from the forums, I tend to be a bit too logic minded when it comes to the plausibility XD. The chances of finding a small dark object in the vastness of space is just stupid, and not to mention it was no where near the Nostromo wreckage when it was expelled from the shuttle. (which is where its found in Romulus) Big Chap being alive makes it even worse too as it apparently can survive over 15 years without air or food, which makes it borderline supernatural instead of being a living alien organism. The franchise is supposed to be science-fiction, not fantasy genre. Big Chap's survival actually undermines the accomplishments of Ellen Ripley as well. All that effort to expel it and incinerate it the shuttles thrusters and she apparently didn't kill the Alien.... Worse is that it means she didn't kill the Queen either. A badass fight with a power loader, a tense escape from the air lock, only for Romulus to say it didn't do anything because they could still be found alive.... Its strange but the sequels seem to really like undermining Ripley's efforts. Alien 3 undid her effort of saving Newt, Alien resurrection undid her sacrifice to prevent an organization to get Aliens. Heck even the crossover AVP prequels (granted they not canon) had the Aliens on earth all along. So much for trying to keep them from being brought back to earth or any place they could spread. Ideally Romulus should have had the intro either with the W-Y (or another company) ship going to a different planetoid that also had a signal or cache of eggs, or simply remove the intro all together and just leave how they got the aliens left as a mystery or simply explained mid-way through. The callbacks were unnecessary for sure. The 4th act needed a Xenomorph, not a hybrid. At least that is how I feel. Great video though, keep it up :)
Thank you for watching and the comment, I really appreciate it. Yeah, I completely get where you coming from, with how these stories tend to undermine what Ripley achieved, but for me personally, the inclusion of finding the original Xeno added a sense of real threat/horror to the story, but was cut short. It really solidified the idea of this creature being the "perfect organism"... but then that's also diminished when we get the reveal to its outcome. The movie lacked urgency and threat, i felt having a thread within its story that would attach itself to the Ellen Ripley story would give it this, but then also get why you would see it from the perspective of undermining the characters achievements. Its why I loved the Alien Isolation game/story, its that connection to the events that's already happened, the emotional beats. Though totally get your frustrations. I also completely agree with the new creature during the third act, even though I didn't hate it, i didn't love it either and it should have been a Xeno, especially Scorched. They attempted to give this particular Xeno a distinct character but felt short lived. Thanks again for the kind comments, really appreciate it.
A longer version of that POS god awful worst film ever made? 🤮Sadists rejoice!
I really think that if they did not do the "Stay away from her, you bitch" line, this movie would have been close to a masterpiece. That one line really took me out of the immersive world I was in and made me remember, yeah, this is just another Alien movie.
Yeah, I completely agree. I hate that they recycle classic lines from previous movies, I will never understand it. It takes away from the immersion, and even though with Romulus, there is an attempt at making this line work, it still felt unnecessary.
Haven’t seen it yet, will do next weekend. So I’ll come back to hear yr thoughts
Let me know what you think! 😀
Good review. I agree that the rook thing was not good. It should have been a completely new character. The cgi did not work and it kind of undermines how Ash was supposed to be a spy, his model appearance shouldn't be common. I don't think they would be able to have an actor with prosthetics to look like Ian Holm, there is a law about it due to hollywood doing this to actor in back to the future. I enjoyed this movie but I am not a fan of prequel references, especially black goo which is just a magic mcguffin. The aliens could have used more presence as well.
Thanks for watching and the comment. Yeah, I'm not a massive fan of the connection to Prometheus, but I feel they did it in a way that was clever. Did i need it? Not really, but I felt it was done in a way that wasn't too heavy. Thanks again for the feedback, much appreciated.
I'll be honest, it's one of my least favourite of the year so far. It just didn't do anything for me. But I've seen a lot of people love it, so I definitely think I'm in the minority and I'm happy that everyone who liked it did.
Thanks for watching and the comment. I didn't love the movie, but I loved many aspects of it, especially from a technical perspective. I really enjoyed it, but still had quite a few issues with it.
I really dislike Zach snyders movies. I haven’t seen his highest rated films though. Very little character development, unnatural character behavior, dull dialogue.
I am a massive fan of Snyder as a director and visual storyteller, but for personally, he only truly flies when he's adapting from established material. Man of Steel & Watchmen are not only some of my favorite movies by Snyder, but some of my favorite's of all time.