Gannon Nordberg

I had a hard time figuring out what this movie was trying to be. A John Wick or Taken type of movie? Or something else? It didn’t take itself too seriously but it also wasn’t silly enough either.

Bob Odenkirk is a great actor and he filled this role well but the story just didn’t do much for me.

There were some fantastic sequences but it didn’t make up for the rest of the film on the whole.

What a roller coaster ride!

This is some terrific writing. Very Tarantino-esque and fascinating to listen to. 

John David Washington continues to impress me with his acting chops. He is definitely a force to be reckoned with on screen. Zendaya definitely holds her own though!

It’s astonishing how each of them continue to brutally tear the other person down. And yet, each of them comes right back around to the other person and keeps digging it out.

What an incredible story about love and sacrifice! This was an emotional ride for me but I found the story incredibly compelling.

This movie is right in my wheelhouse — a stunning, futuristic drama with an uncanny moral and ethical dilemma. 

The set production and score are breathtaking. 

Highly recommend this one! I’m really glad I went into this knowing nothing about it too.

While I appreciated the short flashbacks to the previous movies, I felt like it was maybe too much forced nostalgia. 

It seems like this film was made for the Matrix super fans and not so much for the casual viewer. If you don’t know your matrix stuff, you may have trouble keeping up. I’m really glad I rewatched the original trilogy this week — otherwise, I would have been even worse off following along.

I found some of the meta aspects of the movie confusing. 

There were definitely times when I found myself straining to pay attention to everything just so I wouldn’t miss something important to the story.

I’m gonna have to watch this again to better understand my feelings but I’d say it’s a solid addition to the franchise.

This review may contain spoilers.

Like Reloaded, there are some spectacular sequences in this one including the breech of Zion by the sentinels and obviously, the epic showdown in the rain between Neo and Smith. 

Having only seen this one before over 10+ years ago, the ending didn’t quite tie up the loose ends like I hoped it would. A fitting bookend to the trilogy though. 

Looking forward to watching Resurrections now!

The formula that worked so well in the first movie is repeated here with similar success. I still enjoyed it with my kids seeing it for the first time!

This movie has some of the most impressive and ambitious action sequences I’ve seen. 

The highway chase sequence seems to go on for 10 to 15 minutes and feels something akin to a Michael Bay sequence, and I mean that in a good way!

It’s easy to understate the impact this has had on cinema since its release In 1999. 

Such a terrific story executed perfectly.

The soundtrack, casting, acting, stunts, cinematography, sound design, production design, wardrobe, choreography, and essentially everything else are top notch!

Watched on Sunday December 26, 2021.

Dare I say this is better than the first one? My kids and I really enjoyed it!

The home video viewing was just as good as the theater!

Now that my kids (and my wife and I by association) know the music better, the movie overall was better too!

I mean, c’mon…it’s a Christmas movie! 😋

I’m really glad I went back and re-watched all eight of the previous Spider-Man movies along with Loki on Disney+ and then Doctor Strange.

This was one movie I was on full media blackout for. I wanted to avoid everything I could on the plot, trailers, posters, and even the casting. I stayed mostly in the dark and as a result, there were some incredibly satisfying moments for me during this movie.

This is definitely one of the darkest Spider-Man movies we’ve seen in the MCU — maybe ever. 

This feels like a big turning point in the MCU to launch into many other stories and tie in some existing ones.

This was so much fun! Kate Bishop‘s character is definitely my favorite part of this series, plus a few other great unexpected cameos!

After another viewing, my rating increased. This is another example where I am really interested and excited to see more of these characters inside the MCU.

Watched on Tuesday December 21, 2021.

After four years and another rewatch, this film has grown on me quite a bit! Looking forward to what the Doctor brings us next in the MCU!

This has become a holiday favorite with my kids at Christmas time. I’m enjoying it more with every viewing too!

Fulfilled my wife and my tradition of sharing some wine 🍷  and wrapping Christmas gifts 🎁 while watching this movie. 🥰