I like how people that have retired early to make the most of their health are “economically inactive” https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64083802
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Deep inside the mountain of Dovre, something gigantic awakens after being trapped for a thousand years. Destroying everything in its path, the creature is fast approaching the capital of Norway. But how do you stop something you thought only existed in Norwegian folklore?
Fairly simple fun. I love that it’s a Norwegian story, set in Norway. So nice to be away from US coastline!
In terms of production, it feels a bit like the “Spooks” TV show at times. I hate Spooks. So, that’s not great.
There’s strong Cloverfield, Skull Island and, of course, Troll Hunter vibes, which you could consider either a poor imitation or a fun new combination.
None of these make it a bad movie. There’s just not much to recommend this.
(Original audio with subs)
★★½
That Chanel ad where the Eiffel Tower is a rocket… 😖
Tweak new Twitter
I’ve obviously been using the “Tweak new Twitter” plugin in Firefox (https://github.com/insin/tweak-new-twitter/) for a LONG time. I just logged in without it enabled and… it’s just awful.
Harry starts his fourth year at Hogwarts, competes in the treacherous Triwizard Tournament and faces the evil Lord Voldemort. Ron and Hermione help Harry manage the pressure – but Voldemort lurks, awaiting his chance to destroy Harry and all that he stands for.
When you consider the ground this film has to cover, I think it’s a fine effort. I still find the conclusion of the tournament very moving, despite finding out what happens about 20 years ago…
★★★★
A marksman living in exile is coaxed back into action after learning of a plot to kill the president. Ultimately double-crossed and framed for the attempt, he goes on the run to track the real killer and find out who exactly set him up, and why??
Still love it. It’s bananas but so well executed. Has some amazing dialogue too in amongst the machismo.
★★★★
A group of heavily armed hijackers board a luxury ocean liner in the South Pacific Ocean to loot it, only to do battle with a series of large-sized, tentacled, man-eating sea creatures who have taken over the ship first.
Objectively terrible yet there are some great lines, major grue and some good chuckles. The stunt work with the “Sea Doo” is pretty cool too.
★★
Scott Calvin is an ordinary man, who accidentally causes Santa Claus to fall from his roof on Christmas Eve and is knocked unconscious. When he and his young son finish Santa's trip and deliveries, they go to the North Pole, where Scott learns he must become the new Santa and convince those he loves that he is indeed, Father Christmas.
I enjoyed watching this hugging my son. He’s ten. I’m making the most of it while it lasts.
★★★
In a remote corner of England's Peak District, a mysterious skull is unearthed. But even weirder is that Lady Sylvia steals the skull for use in worshiping – very erotically – her pagan god, The White Worm, who hungers for the taste of virginal flesh.
This review may contain spoilers.
I’ve seen some whacky films in my time but this might take the cake. Of all the many, many questions I have, I fell the most pertinent is: did Peter Capaldi have a sedated mongoose in his sporran
★★★ (contains spoilers)
The Dwarves, Bilbo and Gandalf have successfully escaped the Misty Mountains, and Bilbo has gained the One Ring. They all continue their journey to get their gold back from the Dragon, Smaug.
162 minutes. Why does it have to be this long when they made stuff up to pad out the story?! And to add insult to injury the stuff they added is so dull!
★★½