What movies have you seen recently?

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I watched “The Wild Robot” last night. It has 5-star reviews from everyone that I read online. The animation is beautiful and the characters are diverse. But it left me feeling a bit sick at my stomach. Am I the only person who noticed that the sentient robot becomes a slave to humanity in the end?

Recieved the Mihmiverse films in the mail Monday. Started watching yesterday, while playing The Sims 2 from Steam.
The Monster of Phantom Lake - with Josh Craig
It Came From Another World! - with Josh Craig
Cave Women on Mars - with Josh Craig
Terror from Beneath the Earth
Destination Outer Space - with Josh Craig
I was going to post this when I finished them, but Destination Outer Space was very ambitious for about $10,000. A lot happens in an hour and a half (and four minutes), but it did not seem rushed. It seemed almost epic in length, to me, but it was never boring. LOTs of CGI effects, and though they are not ILM quality, they are very suited for the Mihmiverse films. There are several nods to Star Wars in the movie.
It ends with a to be continued, but I don't know if that every happens. The film was made in 2010, and the star, Josh Craig, who has been in three other Mihmiverse films as a professor, but also his son in the last two, has not appeared in any other Mihmiverse films (according to IMDB)

I've enjoyed all of these, watching three films a day. I have one more today.
(And my Sim is doing well.)

Thanks to Double Retired for provide great reviews of the Mihmiverse films he and his bride have seen. Starting with The Monster of Phantom Lake I always enjoy his posts, but I enjoy so many others posts as well, seeing what they watch and sometimes getting an idea of what I might watch.

I'm watching Zodiac: Signs of the apocalypse

In on Sky Sci fi

It's rubbish. I'm gonna turn it off

The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas (2008) is a visually stunning and emotionally powerful film adaptation of John Boyne's novel. Directed by Mark Herman, the movie captures the essence of the book with sensitivity and care, offering a poignant exploration of innocence, friendship, and the tragic realities of the Holocaust.

The film centers around an eight-year-old boy named Bruno, who moves with his family to a house near a concentration camp, where his father is a high-ranking officer. Bruno’s curiosity leads him to meet Shmuel, a young Jewish boy imprisoned at the camp, and a deep bond forms between the two, despite the literal and metaphorical fences that separate them. The performances by the child actors, Asa Butterfield (Bruno) and Jack Scanlon (Shmuel), are remarkable, capturing the purity and sincerity of their characters’ friendship.

One of the standout features of the film is its portrayal of innocence. Bruno’s naivety about the horrific events around him creates an emotional tension that builds throughout the film. As the narrative unfolds, viewers are drawn into Bruno’s world, which is both heartwarming and heartbreaking in its simplicity.
The cinematography is beautiful, with a muted color palette that adds to the somber tone while highlighting the stark contrast between Bruno’s life of privilege and Shmuel’s harsh reality.

The film excels in conveying the impact of war and prejudice without being overly graphic, making it accessible for a wide audience while still delivering its harrowing message. It’s a moving, thought-provoking story about the effects of hatred and the power of human connection in the face of unimaginable suffering.

The ending of The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas is devastating, with a powerful and tragic twist that stays true to the novel’s heart-wrenching conclusion. Without revealing specific details, it is a moment that forces viewers to confront the incomprehensible cruelty of the Holocaust and the profound consequences of ignorance and misunderstanding. The film’s conclusion is both haunting and unforgettable, leaving a lasting impression on the audience and compelling them to reflect on the themes of innocence, friendship, and the destructive nature of prejudice. It’s a fitting and sorrowful end that will resonate deeply with viewers long after the credits roll.


AI may or may not have helped with this review.

I saw that years ago and it was really good

Thank you, pcgoblin!

You and I do seem to have overlapping interests. And it is nice when, from time to time, you or I gets a lead to some entertainment we might've otherwise missed.

^ Yes - it's actually quite dark, but not overtly; it slowly accumulates and permeates the film.

Great review Cornflake!! You would make an excellent movie reviewer! (even with the AI ) I've seen "The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas" and it's a very powerful movie!

Appendage.

A young fashion designer, carrying a lot of despair and hostility inside toward her boss and mother, finds those negative emotions coming to life in a twin she had absorbed while in the womb. But this creature has further plans, as do others like it, becoming doppelgangers to replace the people they had grown out of.
Decent horror movie.

Just watched a Christmas coming of age story told by someone's grandfather -

Danny Johnson Saves the World (2015)

A grandpa tells his grandchildren a story about how he saved the world and his little sister from an alien queen that traveled "millions and millions of light years" to take over Earth, with no bloodshed. It reminded me of when I told my oldest son, when he was around three, bedtime stories/adventures about he and his little brother. Especially when the grandchildren had to frequently wake up grandpa and he would mix up the story being told. At least he didn't get a tiny elbow in the arm to wake him up.

I enjoyed the robots, the aliens (puppets), the story, the dialog, and the premise that the whole thing was a tall tale being told by grandpa at Christmas.
At the very end, after the credits, there is a nod to the film A Christmas Story.
The Mihmiverse is full of "nods."

The Wolfman

(2025 remake of the film of the same name directed by Lee Whannel
with Chris Abbott and Julie Garner in the lead parts.)

Dash Cam.

An irritating young woman during Covid is broadcasting from her moving car, when she and her friend find themselves trapped in a night of terror while live in front of her audience. More live footage than found footage.
Surprisingly good. At times it comes off as a black comedy.

The Beatles: Get Back

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9735318/

Very inspiring, to get a look at how hard they worked to become as good as they were.