My Ranking of M. Night Shyamalan Films
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I don’t think this movie isn’t nearly as bad as people make it out to me. I actually enjoyed it more on this rewatch and then I did years ago when I first saw it.
Watched on Wednesday July 28, 2021.
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After only seeing the trailer once a few months ago, I thought I knew the general story going into it. But as in typical M. Night Shyamalan fashion, there were plenty of 🤯 moments — especially in the last 10 minutes!
The camera work and filming style were particularly striking. Lots of intimate close-up shots, free-hand shakycam rigs to express panic and chaos, and sweeping landscape shots of the beautiful beaches. A great sound mix as well.
Overall, I’d put this in the middle-to-low section of his filmography. It’s an interesting story full of lots of twists and turns.
What a wild ride! This has me guessing where the story was going the entire time.
This felt like some flavor of ‘Starship Troopers’ mixed with ‘Battle: Los Angeles’ and that’s part of why I liked it.
I enjoyed the first 2/3 better than the last third. Chris Pratt served his role very well but I feel like there could have been a dozen other actors in that role. It didn’t quite lend itself to allow Chris Pratt to shine or bring his charm out.
Watched on Thursday July 15, 2021.
The pandemic delayed this movie release by over a year but wow, it was worth it!
Watched on Saturday July 10, 2021.
I’m listening to Alive 2007 (Live) Deluxe Edition by Daft Punk 🎧🎶
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Watched on Wednesday July 7, 2021.
Watched on Monday July 5, 2021.
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Watched on Sunday July 4, 2021.
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Watched on Friday July 2, 2021.
This was my first portable CD player back in the late ‘90s and early 2000s. The reliable anti-skip technology and behind-the-head earphones with air-cushioning made for a very futuristic and comfortable listening experience. I LOVED this thing and have very fond memories of it. ☺️
The first CD I bought was Will Smith’s Big Willie Style from 1997. 🎧💿🎶
I wish I still had mine 😞.
Watched on Thursday July 1, 2021.