Bone tomahawk has been praised by audiences and critics for its successful blend of horror and western elements - a trick arguably pioneered by a cult genre flick released in 1999. On the surface, it may not seem like the sweeping romance of traditional western stories has much compatibility with the Oppressive, often nihilistic tone of many horror projects. But, how Bone tomahawk And as his 25-year-old predecessor proves, it could be a match made in heaven. Although many horror movies rely on supernatural thrills, Bone tomahawkIts success comes from its unflinching and undeniably disturbing brutality. The story centers around…
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The counselor is widely regarded as one of Ridley Scott's worst movies, but among the mediocrity, one scene stands out as perhaps the most shocking of his entire career. Based on a script by acclaimed author Cormac McCarthy and featuring an impressive ensemble of acting talentThe failure of the movie is not immediately obvious. However, while critical responses are generally scathing, no one can deny that one scene in the largely forgotten thriller remains extremely strange 11 years later. A dense and philosophical crime thriller, The counselor is as messy as it is violent. The film stars Michael Fassbender as…
Prometheus Set out to explain some of the biggest ongoing mysteries surrounding the 1979 horror movie AlienBut ends up both undermining the original and repeating a mistake made by an even less successful horror prequel. Upon release in 2012, Prometheus Received generally favorable reviews for its impressive visuals, strong performances and weighty philosophical themes. However, the subsequent years have been less favorable to Ridley Scott's movie, with many citing its exposition and nonsensical story as major drawbacks. At least one of the greetings, the failure of the film was predicted by a 2006 movie that made many similar blunders. Prometheus'…
with PrometheusRidley Scott decided to write a new chapter in the Alien Mythology he helped to create, but in doing so, the legendary filmmaker continued a trend that was a defining aspect of his career. Ridley Scott is the creative force behind some of the most influential and iconic movies of all time. Except AlienHis work on projects like Blade Runner, GladiatorAnd Black Hawk down has won widespread acclaim. However, while his visionary style has made him one of the biggest names in the business, there is another, more frustrating aspect of his career, embodied by Prometheus. Released in 2012,…
upon release, Prometheus became one of the most critically and financially successful installments in the whole Alien Series - Still 12 years later, it's increasingly obvious that some aspects of the movie work better than others. With a 73% critics score on the review aggregator Rotten tomatoes And a global box office of $403 million, the film clearly found a sizable audience. However, with the benefit of hindsight, revisiting Prometheus Reveals some serious flaws that no amount of contemporary critical praise or popular acclaim can overcome. Prometheus' relationship with the Alien Saga is somewhat complicated. Before the release, director Ridley…
French-Canadian director Denis Villeneuve Has under his belt an impressive portfolio of critically acclaimed films, and ranking the best (and "worst") pictures of the director over the years is not easy. Villeneuve is arguably one of the most accomplished directors in recent cinema, dominating every genre he explores while being able to innovate the accorded Hollywood remake. However, even in this context, some of his efforts are certainly more successful than others. His last efforts with the Don Franchise, in addition to being spectacular Blade Runner 2049 And ArrivalRaised him in the ranks One of the best sci-fi directors of…
Jason Statham He's no stranger to working with some seriously talented people, but perhaps the most impressive cast he ever featured in Strangely came in his worst movie ever. With a track record in action franchises like The fast and the furious And The ExpendablesStatham has arguably forged his reputation by augmenting ensembles. And yet, while these movies have become some of Statham's best-known releases, one often-forgotten film still reigns supreme as the pinnacle of Jason Statham's screen collaborations. It speaks to Statham's strengths as a performer that he is capable of shining as a solo lead and a supporting…
band of brothers Wan deserved critical acclaim for his unflinching portrayal of the hardships endured by soldiers during World War II, but the show's iconic title actually originated from a battle that was far more harrowing than the conflict featured in the series. band of brothers' Realism and commitment to historical authenticity help put viewers right in the heart of the action, creating truly gripping battle scenes. However, while the show never shies away from the grim reality of combat, its portrayal of warfare is understandably limited to a very specific time period. Part of Band of brothers Strength is…
After collecting Oscars for Best Picture and Best Actor, Gladiator Proved that director Ridley Scott and leading man Russell Crowe are a formidable partnership - and yet, despite this success, the pair's follow-up project is almost the polar opposite of the historical epic in every conceivable way. won critical acclaim and triumphed at the box office—in addition to receiving multiple awards— Gladiator Seemed to indicate a clear path forward for any future Scott/Crowe collaborations. This makes what happened in 2006 seem even more difficult to explain. For both Scott and Crowe, Gladiator A purple patch came in the middle. Crowe…