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Mask of the Phantasm is one of the best Batman stories ever told. In any media. I actually don’t think that’s controversial for any Batman fan. Or any fan on this site, honestly.
I know, but since we were talking Batman it occurred to me that I totally forgot about that one, I earlier stated that the only Batman films I tend to revisit Batman Returns and Batman Begins are, so I just wanted to correct myself and add Mask of the Phantasm to that list. Sorry if that was unclear.
What might be controversial though, is that I hated Joker, which I found nasty, ill-spirited and downright tasteless.
Glad I'm not the only one! Didn't like that film at all!
ITVX in the UK has recently added Pennyworth however, which I hadn't seen because it was previously on some obscure paid services, and that's good fun so far.
I found what i watched derivative and shallow. It's insulting that it's connected to the DC character.
Never seen it.
Battleship: It's a surprisingly enjoyable movie! Before the pearl-clutchers scoff, let me explain why.
When you crack open a bag of potato chips, what are you after? Something crunchy, oily, and salty—definitely not haute cuisine. Good chips don't need truffles or Wagyu beef; they're all about that crispy potato, a layer of delicious fat, and loads of salt.
Battleship is like those potato chips. It serves up silly action, spectacle, attractive actors, a fantastic Steve Jablonsky score, and that "ooh-rah!" military vibe. It's your salty, crispy, paprika-coated entertainment fix.
But here's the kicker—it's based on the old Hasbro board game. Transformed into an aliens-versus-us rollercoaster ride, Battleship is pure, silly fun. Yes, critics might call it dumb, but so what? Eating chips is dumb too, yet we all love it. Sports can be dumb. Some Bond films too. But dumb can be incredibly fun.
Craving Wagyu? Go watch Citizen Kane. But don't pretend supermarket chips aren't wildly popular and mood-boosting. Battleship has that same magic. It's not high art, nor does it need to be. Personally, I enjoy it for what it is—a fun escape that lets my inner kid revel in some harmless entertainment, nestled between Kubrick and a bit of Almodóvar.
Remember, sometimes it's okay to indulge in the cinematic equivalent of potato chips—simple, satisfying, and just plain fun.
Exactly! That’s why I sometimes find it frustrating when critics dismiss a film as “stupid” just because it doesn’t tackle hard-hitting drama or deep psychological themes. Entertainment is a vast landscape—we can pick and choose what suits our mood. Some days call for "CR," other days for "DAD," and that’s perfectly fine. ;-)
100% agreed. As I'm watching the Die Hard and John Wick series. Talk about silly and over the top at certain points!
A solid 8/9 for me. I love the John Wicks, and all the Die Hards except that abysmal Die Hard 5. I want to give a special shoutout to Die Hard 4, a film that doesn't nearly get the love it deserves. Kev Smith and Justin Long AND Maggie Q in a Die Hard flick? Yes, I went to see that film twice when it came out.
Oh and I enjoy Matrix Reloaded over the first film.
Another great example. I wouldn't say I like it better than the first film, but I am a huge Matrix fan, including the sequels. And that car chase in Reloaded is excellent!
Tragic. I love the novel, far superior to its most famous adaptation. I think it's time for a proper, faithful one, the way the Chaney version was. Surely, with Nosferatu being released, audiences are open to more classic horror.
I always try to complete a movie series. I know that Die Hard 5 isn't beloved, but it makes sense for me to finish the series.
The chateau fight and the highway chase is easily the best action sequence(s) in the series.
It's a shame when there's no adaption in the most authentic language. I was really happy with the French-language Three Musketeers (or I'd better say "trois mousquetaires" ;) ) starring Eva Green from a few years ago, as well as with the recent Spanish-language Zorro series.
I heard they recently made a very good adaptation of The Count of Monte Cristo. So they should be able to do the same with the Phantom.
The Count Of Monte Cristo is one of the best books I've ever read. It's hard to imagine any film containing the full story. However, since books and films are completely different media, I'm always willing to concede faithfulness to the book in favour of pace and narrative accessibility. There are, indeed, some interesting adaptations of this particular book to consider.