getbobt Reviews

The Chosen One (2010 Video)

Not that bad, I actually liked it, but is was a slow burn

[6/10 · 8 December 2015]

I am not sure why people are hating on this movie like they are. I guess maybe because they don't want drama from Rob Schneider, but give it a chance because you might just get dragged in by some so-so writing and some subtle comedy from Rob.

No, this is not the best movie ever. No, it is not. Is it funny? Yes, at times it is. It's kind of an existential slow burn subtle comedy about the surrealistic nature of life in general. Kind of a genre "genre" movie.

Who hasn't dreamed of being the chosen one, only to realize, that not only do you not want to be the chosen one, the point is moot, life has different plans for us. Life is sometimes about getting right sized and fitting in, not necessary being the star of the show.

Do our dreams mean anything, what do we find meaning in, how do we relate with our family members, our beliefs, our faith, our hopes, our prayers… all the while finding humor in the absurd as we travel through time.

No, I would NOT give this a 10, not even close, but a slow burn entertaining genre flick about life and death and those that still live. Regrets, secrets, confessions, things remembered and things forgotten, a plexus of tangles and folds. I'll give it a 6.5

So, how does it end? Does Rob get the girl? Are the birds saved? Well, like in life we have to wait and see.

Poltergeist (2015)

Why remake a movie 10 into a 5 point something

[5/10 · 28 June 2015]

I didn't mind it and I didn't struggle to get through it, but I was hoping for so much more.

The original in my opinion was a 10 and few films made are as good as this timeless 80's classic.

The original is not Fellini, but you talk about entertainment. I have watched it a dozen times. Now that being said, the remake is a bland copy and more of a kids movie than a real thriller.

I did like Sam Rockwell. I like him in almost anything. He is an actor. But the script should have broken new ground, giving us something unseen, but no, it played it safe and was not even as exciting or as risqué as the first.

If you want bland and your not a person that uses anything more than salt and pepper and like your salsa from a jar, you may find this satisfying. But if you are a person that has a spice rack and likes their salsa fresh cut with a little kick, you will be so disappointed.

Watch the original for a real treat and send a message to Hollywood: Remake films that could have been better, not ones that got it right the first time.

A Million Ways to Die in the West (2014)

Not as bad as people are saying

[6/10 · 15 June 2014]

I'd give this a six or a seven. If your looking for toilet humor that Seth is famous for, you'll probably be disappointed. There are actually jokes in this that required writing. There are still the jokes trying to get yucks with p*ss, sh*t and other ejaculated substances, but I actually thought over all it was pretty funny. I think Sarah and Neil and Giovanni could have been used more and I wish we could have seen a little more Back to the Future references, but all in all this was a slow smoldering fire that kept you warm and didn't go out.

If your looking for traditional Seth or split your sides humor, this ain't it. But what else is out there. I thought Ted was unwatchable. I've tried to get through that thing twice and failed. I guess my IQ is triple digits, because most comedies these days take the easy way out.

Let's f*rt, that's funny. P*ss in his face, that's funny. Sh*t in a hat, that's funny. Now, while this movie has all of these, I think this is where this movie falls short. Where is succeeds is when the writing gets anachronistic, like when Seth and Giovanni see things more the way we do today and everyone else is stuck in 1880's or the Back to the Future scene or the Indian's translating scene or the trip scene or the Mustache song scene. All of these worked for me and had me laughing.

Seth don't listen to these hacks, transition yourself, get rid of the toilet humor and work on more sophisticated movies like this one.

The Machine (I) (2013)

Better than I thought it would be

[7/10 · 8 April 2014]

I just wanted to say to anyone that was thinking... hmmm... is it worth spending the 90 min to watch, I would say, Yes. It was actually better than I thought it would be. So many movies now a days are just simply painful, it is no wonder they are remaking every thing in sight. Can't Hollywood come up with something original. I mean are vampires and zombies the only thing you can come up with???

This movie make me think of the movie - Her. Not only is it similar in subject matter, it also has some shared weaknesses.

However, while both of these movies have there problems, some plot holes and such, they also have some good things as well. They have surprises, they have some unexpected, they have some good camera work and especially this one has some good special effects.

These two also have something in common that most robot movies do not have. But, if I told you what it was, it may spoil the movies.

Sherlock (2010–2017)

Just plain fun to watch!

[9/10 · 29 January 2011]

Half way through the first episode, I had laughed and smiled a dozen times and had to admit to myself, "I already like this". All of the main characters are so interesting and fun to watch. Hats off to Martin Freeman whose facial expressions are clear enough to be seen while subtle enough that no one would notice unless they were staring (which is exactly what you do). Benedict Cumberbatch is an odd bird with piercing eyes and a peculiar manner that makes one think of an advanced race of brilliant aliens, and this one is pretending to be human, and in a strange sense, isn't that exactly what Holmes must do. The overall story in the first was pretty good, not great, but the acting, character development and dialog were so good, it made this one just plain fun to watch!

Knights of Bloodsteel (2009)

Better Acting than the normal Sci-Fi Channel Movie

[20 April 2009]

I do not want to summarize the plot, but I would like to recommend it, as I actually thought it was a little better than the normal Sci-Fi Channel movies (the ones they produce or sponsor or whatever you want to call the "B" Movies they show that are brought to you by the Sci-Fi Channel). I watch their movies because I love sci-fi & fantasy stuff so much, I even manage to get through the worst of them, some of which often have me wincing at the writing, acting and special effects, but I thought the acting in this, the writing, and the character development was noticeably better than the ones I usually see. Cudos to Sci-Fi Channel. While, I would still consider it a "B" Movie, it is a move in the right direction. Thanks.