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A Legacy of Whining (2016)
"Really funny!!!!!!!!!"
Producer/director/writer/"actor"/soundtrack contributor and his reviewer friends would have you think so. From the first few lines of the plot summary I thought, maybe. Nope. 20 minutes in and I'm done and I think that's generous. Should have read the whole summary along with all the effusive reviews. That would have nailed it. Like a coffin. Instead, the quality of the screenplay following the dialog with the bit players in the opening scene was the exact opposite. Too bad, because the panhandler, hooker and chauffeur know their craft and deliver gold. I wanted more of that but the nausea introduced with Mitch's first few lines crept up unabated however, as Mitch's old-school buddy appears and they fade into the background. Then in contrast to Duncan's phoned-in performance, Munro's overacting really grates. But, I think this has potential and could be a work in progress. First, tighten up the dialog (maybe one of your reviewer friends could help with that). Then, hire a director, re-cast the lead or take some acting lessons (perhaps from one of the bit players). Then maybe you have something. Less is more, Mitch. Then get your friends to update their reviews to reflect reality.
Mad Max: Fury Road (2015)
A-list actors can't save this
How many of these apocalyptic trash non-epics are we expected to watch? There's nothing new to this story. I had to pause it halfway through to watch something more interesting. Came back to it the next day and still was disappointed. Quasi-emotional scenes are dragged out too long with the over-the-top score reminiscent of a reality-TV drama-fest. Seriously, Charlize Theron and Tom Hardy, Zoe, Rosie, Riley et al are capable of so much more. Maybe they were bored or broke and had to take on this. Either way, their talents are wasted. Some of the characters and their on screen personas are downright silly. Like the guitar player standing up in front of some bombastic vehicle cranking out atmospheric riffs while the vehicle bobs, bounces and weaves across the desert landscape. And where are they getting the gunpowder and seemingly unending supply of gasoline in the middle of the desert? I understand the suspension of belief but come on! The line has to be drawn somewhere. If you want to see intensity and a story that makes sense, watch the original Mad Max and then The Road Warrior. At least those are believable and certainly more entertaining.