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Thursday, November 23, 2017

Sheep Movie Review: The Justice League (2017) Spoiler-free

Justice League (2017)
Directed By: Zack Snyder
Written By: Chris Terrio, Joss Whedon
Cast: Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, Gal Gadot, Ezra Miller, Jason Momoa
In Theaters: Nov 17, 2017 Wide
Rating: PG-13 (for sequences of sci-fi violence and action)
Genre: Action & Adventure, Drama, Science Fiction & Fantasy
Runtime: 110 minutes
Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures
Fueled by his restored faith in humanity and inspired by Superman's selfless act, Bruce Wayne enlists the help of his newfound ally, Diana Prince, to face an even greater enemy. Together, Batman and Wonder Woman work quickly to find and recruit a team of metahumans to stand against this newly awakened threat. But despite the formation of this unprecedented league of heroes--Batman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Cyborg and The Flash--it may already be too late to save the planet from an assault of catastrophic proportions.



Justice League was entertaining. Went to see it with my husband and 16-year-old daughter. My husband liked it more than Thor: Ragnarok, but I think that has more to do with Wonder Woman. 

Gotham City is just such a sad and dark place and the movies reflect that. Ezra Miller's Flash was the one bright spot. He was so freaking cute and had all the best lines. I was surprised at how much I liked Cyborg and the way they handled his backstory. Really hits you in the feels. I was a little disappointed with the depiction of Wonder Woman compared to the Wonder Woman movie. There were a lot of shots that focused on her butt...I mean, it is a nice one, but there was more emphasis on her looks in this movie. The Amazons wore two-piece armor so their bellies were exposed. But to be fair, Aquaman was shirtless so it kind of balances out. I like Ben Aflack as Bruce Wayne, but I'm not a fan of the Batman costume. It has no flexibility. I'm not sure he can even sit in that thing. He moves around like an action figure without any movable parts.

There were lots of great action scenes between the villain Steppenwolf (He has mommy issues.) and our Superheros. Thor: Ragnarok set the superhero movie bar kind of high for me and Justice League didn't quite reach it. But it looks great on the big screen so it is worth seeing.

*There are two extra scenes! Stay till all the credits are over :)

Don gives it 5 Sheep
Holly give is 4 Sheep
I give it 4 "REALLY competitive ice-dancing" Sheep



SharonS

KATIE'S REVIEW

I didn't get all the same warm fuzzes Sharon and fam did. Not at all. I wanted to. It just didn't happen. That really does make me sad too. I may not be a big DC fan BUT I do love heroes and hot guys with their shirts off. *swoon for Aquaman!*

This movie was missing a ton of pieces when it came to story-line. The Amazon gals looked weak sauce, acted weak and fought weak which that right there really bugged me. The team overall just did not work for me, Batman was totally different in this movie as in any other movie I have ever seen the character. Even Val Kilmer did a better job. The new Flash was cute but got annoying just as quickly. Cyborg was the only one I actually liked and was invested in.

The CGI left much to be desired, what the Hades happened! Overall, the movie was middle of the road. I wanted better. Expected better. Didn't happen. That's how it goes sometimes. 


Getting 2 and 1/2 Sheep 
KD  

Friday, April 20, 2012

Sheep Movie Review: Cabin in the Woods

R, 1 hr. 35 min.
Mystery & Suspense, Horror
Directed By: Drew Goddard
Written By: Joss Whedon, Drew Goddard
In Theaters: Apr 13, 2012 Wide

Five friends go for a break at a remote cabin in the woods, where they get more than they bargained for. Together, they must discover the truth behind the cabin in the woods.

Cast: Chris Hemsworth ,Anna Hutchison, Fran Kranz, Jesse Williams, Richard Jenkins, Bradley Whitford, Brian White, Amy Acker

Spoiler free review
This is a very complicated movie to explain…it isn’t the actual movie that is what is great about this film, it's about the intentions behind its creation. You will walk out of the theater thinking that was entertaining as hell, but what is all the buzz about? Then you'll go home and read all those reviews, spoilers, and Easter egg posts you avoided so you wouldn’t spoil it and you will think, “Damn! How freaking clever!” Then lots of people are going to go see it again so they can catch all the things they missed or they are going to buy the DVD. Whedon has basically said, “I am going to make a cult film.” And he has succeeded. Did you know there is already a companion book out for this movie? Who does that only a week after a movie is out?
our smart, but unlucky youth

coffee mug/bong/weapon
The movie its self is a mix of 80’s slasher horror and Sci-fi. I was worried I would have to close my eyes, but all the gross stuff happens off camera for the most part so don’t let that keep you from going. And unlike the stereotype teens you get in slasher films, you are going to like these characters. They are smart, decent people who try to make the right choices, which feeds into the irony when they are forced into the stereotype. The horror clichés are so thick you can cut them with a knife (see the funny I made?), but that is the point after all. You will recognize some of the cast from other Whedon productions and Chris Hemsworth proves he has always been Thoralicious <G>.

This is a new type of movie going experience because it continues long after the movie is over, providing fertile ground for those of us who love to dissect things and discuss like most Whedon fans do. I think everyone who sees this will be entertained, but you have to enjoy the dark humor of Buffy, Firefly and other Whedon creations to love the movie. Which makes this complicated to rate. I would say for Whedon fans (like me) this is a 5 sheeper, for non-fans 3.5 and for cool ass monster movie loving fans 4 Sheep.

How was that for vague? <G> Here are some links you can go visit after you see the movie to tell you all the things you missed!
SPOILER LINKS
the famous white board

3.5-5 “let’s get this party started” Sheep


SharonS (edited by BAK)