-Creed "John Wick has the best story, while Chapters 2 and 3 have the best action, so consider me shocked that Chapter 4 has both the best action scenes and story in the franchise! 169 minutes of Stahelski goodness! Donnie Yen the MVP! Dragon breath sequence, holy moly!"
-Mandalorian "“Friend. That’s what he was above all else, a friend.” Farewell, Lance. Much praise and appreciation to everyone who coordinated and performed stunts in this. Chad Stahelski's seasoned direction has hit peak confidence, especially in conjunction with Dan Laustsen's impeccable cinematography, deftly weaving between the action and letting the choreography play out clearly with many beautifully staged long takes. This is pretty much a three-hour reel of why stuntwork should be recognized for awards. I think it belongs in the conversation with films like Mad Max: Fury Road, Mission: Impossible - Fallout, and other modern action masterpieces that have elevated the genre to a level of craft and artistry that most franchises refuse to put the time and effort into achieving, despite dumping truckloads of money into their productions."
-CelluloidPal "An action film masterpiece. The most intense and action packed chapter yet in a franchise that continues to up the ante with imaginative action sequences and stunt work but the story, the characters and the shadowy universe they inhabit are still the heart and soul that drives it and this is the strongest it's ever been."
-Al The Strange "If any character deserves to go out with a big bang, it's gotta be John Wick. Chapter 4 gives the man his biggest and most absurd rampage yet, mashing together enough enemies and conflict to fit two films (as was originally planned) for one epic finale. It helps that the pacing is high and the film never feels dull. Still invested in its unique underworld with interesting characters and rules, the film pushes Wick to an intense endgame filled with memorable setpieces and cheer-worthy moments of victory. The film is as visually-dazzling as its predecessors, accentuated with unique locations, vivid lighting, wonderful action choreography, and awesome music. Potential always existed for this series to drone on and on, but as it is, Chapter 4 gives it a bombastic, satisfying finale, cementing its legacy as one of the best action franchises of the modern age."
-Member-866753 "Excessive in the most delirious sense, John Wick: Chapter 4 is the cinematic equivalent of throwing the kitchen sink at the screen and the result is a delirious, stunning action epic that'll leave you breathless in it's wake."
-The DebtsI just want to say this right now: Chad Stahelski's forth installment of the near-venerable action franchise is the best looking movie of 2023. Really, even with the most sweeping vistas crafted by the likes of Edwards, Nolan or Scott could knock this blunt ballet of brutal violence down in the visuals department. The blistering use of color, the intricate fight choreography, the diverse location work, the sheer variety of action set pieces on display - no one can beat this sucker. While I do think it is missing the sheer frantic kinetsicsim of Parabellum, it does offer more bang for your buck than most action movies this year can muster. To be frank, I'd prefer this to be the final chapter of John's saga, as it brings his conquest of vengeance and consequences on a fitting and powerful note. We will sew more of this universe but I'd prefer it that this is the last we see of Mr. Wick.
And on a final note: RIP Lance Reddick. You were one of the real ones, dude."
-sandman slim "A haiku:
John Wick will kill you
with a dragon's breath shotgun.
A beautiful death."
-Zivouhr "Wick, just by showing up at a House of protection, immediately puts them in harms way by association. But Wick is a machine, and the sheer amount of action is mind-numbing but skilled and epic in the end. Entertaining and a grand conclusion to an action series. Until Wick returns is my bet."
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-The Debts "PROMETHEUS STOLE FIRE FROM THE GODS AND GAVE IT TO MAN
FOR THIS HE WAS CHAINED TO A ROCK AND TORTURED FOR ETERNITY
Such are the words that open up Christopher Nolan's latest epic about the man gave birth to the atomic bomb. And what a way to open a movie. This is easily the most I've liked a Nolan movie in a long time, a towering and often overwhelming epic that stuns as often as it does fill the viewer with a sense of dread. This is the sort of movie where what would typically be Nolan's weakness - endlessly expository dialogue delivered by dudes in suits - is transformed into his most powerful weapon, as he splices together his penchant for bombastic spectacle with razor sharp dialogue scenes that deliver just as much impact as any punch or gun fight would in a normal blockbuster. He shoots many of these scenes as if they were action scenes in themselves, with dialogue as the ammunition and it blends together beautifully. Armed with exquisite IMAX approved 70MM cinematography by the great Hoyte Van Hoytema, exceptional editing by Jennifer Lame, terrific practical effects work, a Vangelis-esque score by Ludwig Gorasson and a frankly outstanding ensemble cast lead by Cillian Murphy (who pretty much delivers the performance of his career here), the hype is indeed real on this and not just because of the Barbenheimer wave it was riding on. Movies like this don't come around too often but when they do, they are to be treated like the treasures that they are. This is one of those times."
-Cremildo "One cannot realize it right away, as it takes about two hours to reveal the full breadth of its scope, but Oppenheimer is a meticulously constructed film, remarkably so. Granted, Nolan has proven to be capable of devilish structural ingenuity before, Memento and Dunkirk being prime examples. What sets this new work apart is that its storytelling is relatively uncomplicated, and yet it denotes a cerebral, almost scientific understanding of the mechanics of the slow-burning cinematic thrill.
For a long while, Oppenheimer moves along as a sprawling albeit unremarkable biopic about an eccentric genius treading the path toward the annals of History. That's part of Nolan's grand plan, as even schematic characterization and familiar interpersonal dynamics turn out to be necessary groundwork whose significance will attain proper resonance once the proverbial shit hits the fan, personal foibles bleeding into the political - and both into the cosmic.
As the end credits started to roll, a feeling of dread dawned upon me, heart still thumping fast in the chest. The implications of what was shown remain as present - as threatening - as ever. J. Robert was, for all intents and purposes, the modern Prometheus. Perhaps he felt remorse due to the hand he lent the American government in decimating over 100.000 Japanese in two fell swoops. He is dead, however. No eternal torture for stealing fire from the gods. It's we, the living, who will always be haunted by his creation."
-freeyourmind "It was frankly a toss-up between Oppenheimer and Past Lives. They are both great films, but unlike previous favorite films, CODA and The Menu… 2023 lacked a clear favorite film for me. I am giving Oppenheimer the top spot because I didn’t believe Nolan had it in him to deliver a great three-hour-long character-driven film. It may be a bit too long; the last hour felt like it could’ve been shorter, but I don’t mind long films. Oppenheimer is an excellent historical film that takes the viewers into the psyche of the madman who would become the father of the atomic bomb and forever change the history of mankind. It is hard to imagine the story being told any better than in the hands of a fellow madman, Christopher Nolan!"
-Zoop "A technical marvel and love declaration to celluloid. Great cast."
-Al The Strange "Who would have thought that one of the best and highest-grossing films of the year would be a biopic about the theoretical physicist who directed the Manhattan Project? It's likely a case of a film being in the right place at the right time—not only juxtapose to Barbie's release, prompting plenty of amusing "Barbenheimer" memes, but mostly because this film came out in a time when blockbusters have become trite and overblown. Sometimes we're just sick and tired of seeing hundreds of millions thrown at contrived scripts, tired franchises, and effects-laden spectacles. Sometimes we need a straightforward drama to tell a simple, human story. It just so happens that Mr. Death-The-Destroyer-Of-Worlds fits this gap rather snugly.
It helps though that Christopher Nolan crafted this film with a keen eye for detail, in both its pristine photography and its snappy editing. There is some flexing with the narrative layers, reinforced with the use of black-and-white scenes, but it's rarely convoluted. Cillian Murphy's emotional yield must have exceeded five megatons, producing a blast of presence that can still be seen even through the eyelids. The rest of the cast populates the film with decent skill. The production looks swell and even the music score is solid.
It's the film we need and deserve, harkening back to days when dramas like The Godfather or JFK could pull a large audience on genuine cinematic merits. Oppenheimer is simply a good film, but in an age when superheroes and franchises have overrun Hollywood, it is also a blast of fresh air. Fresh, hot, nuclear air. Air to be afraid of."
-Member-866753 "Christopher Nolan’s timely magnum opus, Oppenheimer, is a sublimely complex and haunting spectacle that mesmerizes with it’s pummeling sound design and score, stirring 70MM photography, and brilliant performances from it’s A-list cast; especially a burdened and pitch-perfect Cillian Murphy shouldering the enormous weight of the film on his shoulders."
-zen007 "A solid film that provided a great visual experience."
-Creed "Nolan's Oppenheimer is talky, ambitious and lengthy, yet heavy and visual spectacle of a horrible creation. Cillian Murphy IS the movie as he just has these eyes of pain and regret that say so much without any dialogue. Goransson's score is simply majestic."
-sandman slim "What more can one add about one of the most discussed movies of the year? Another Christopher Nolan classic."
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