2025 movies - Page 28

majestik101 · 12-28-2025, 11:49 PM

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Luckily, I was so distracted by everything else that I did not notice the 80s music. That would have annoyed me. One of my biggest pet peeves is when you do a period piece, and you use music that is completely out of place. A perfect example would be one of the many terrible trailers I saw last night.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fLCdIYShEQ

Here you have a movie that takes place in the late 17th and early 18th century, and you are using songs by Charlie XCX.

I don’t mind anachronisms if they make sense, but unfortunately, directors, producers, and studios these days seem to think every movie has to appeal to the ADD Stranger Things crowd.

A Knight's Tale is a prime example. Still one of the worst movies I’ve ever paid to watch. If I had known it was filled with constant, unnecessary rock and roll classic songs, I never would have bought a ticket.

pingbling23 · 12-29-2025, 12:05 AM

One battle after another. Wtf did I just watch?

clocsta2323 · 12-29-2025, 12:05 AM

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One battle after another. Wtf did I just watch?

a really crappy movie

letsgocapitals · 12-29-2025, 07:49 AM

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One battle after another. Wtf did I just watch?

Yeah, not great. Way too long. The music (pecking pianos) was incredibly annoying. A rebellion led by pro-black, pro-woman, pro-illegals, pro-burnout, insert another demographic. A degenerate Army Captain played by an over the hill, once great, actor that is pumped up on HGH and God know what else. If I wanted to be nice, I'd write that it was mildly entertaining here and there. Leo's character was comedically entertaining.

jdandns · 12-30-2025, 04:55 AM

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Marty Supreme 7.5/10

Great performance by Timothy Chalamet (deserving of an Oscar) and the rest of the cast. The cinematography was spot on and felt like an on-point period piece (with a few exceptions to the dialogue). The story remained interesting throughout the film. The flaws have to do with pacing and attempting to cram way too many situations into the story.

It's refreshing to see A24 allow filmmakers to make a deplorable, flawed narcissist who completely lacks empathy for anyone other than himself as the lead character in a movie.

Saw this on Sunday.
I thought the 80's music worked.
8/10 on first view, but I'll probably watch it more time, and that number could change.

Following up their previous film together, "Uncut Gems", the Safdie brothers went solo for their next theatrical films. One made this which shares the propulsive energy (and co-writer) of "Uncut Gems", while the other wrote & directed on his own "The Smashing Machine" starring The Rock.

Box-office wise, "Marty Supreme" is clearly the winner, but I haven't seen "The Smashing Machine" yet, so I can't say which is better.

shanks25 · 12-30-2025, 12:12 PM

Went and saw Song Sung Blue over the weekend. I'm a big Neil Diamond fan and the movie is NOT about Neil Diamond. With that being said, I was very impressed. Great story, great music, and great acting.

cdub6238 · 12-31-2025, 01:29 PM

For the streaming folks..

Seen a few people talk about it already, but, Bugonia is on Peacock

Americana- with Sydney Sweeney, Paul Walter Houser...1/1 Starz

The Long Walk...1/1 Starz

Tron:Ares 1/7 Disney +

cdub6238 · 01-01-2026, 06:19 PM

Also...Long Walk..

I see why it got all the acclaim it did...deserves it much more than Weapons or One Battle After Another imo

jdandns · 01-01-2026, 06:30 PM

Best of the four Stephen King theatrical adaptations in 2025 was "The Life of Chuck", a true masterpiece. I'd put "The Long Walk" in second place, just above "The Monkey", with "The Running Man" bringing up the rear, although still entertaining. Along with "It: Welcome To Derry" and "The Institute" on streaming platforms, there was plenty to watch for King fans last year.

cdub6238 · 01-01-2026, 06:39 PM

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Best of the four Stephen King theatrical adaptations in 2025 was "The Life of Chuck", a true masterpiece. I'd put "The Long Walk" in second place, just above "The Monkey", with "The Running Man" bringing up the rear, although still entertaining. Along with "It: Welcome To Derry" and "The Institute" on streaming platforms, there was plenty to watch for King fans last year.

I just couldn't get into Life of Chuck

Granted i also didnt known it was a King work, or know anything about it beforehand

Was a fine movie...just, started kind of confusing

letsgocapitals · 01-01-2026, 06:49 PM

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For the streaming folks..

Seen a few people talk about it already, but, Bugonia is on Peacock

Americana- with Sydney Sweeney, Paul Walter Houser...1/1 Starz

The Long Walk...1/1 Starz

Tron:Ares 1/7 Disney +

Putting on the list. Always been a Tron fan. RTs is showing this as a flop by the critics and pretty good by the audience. So I have decent expectations for it. Also like Jared Leto.

cdub6238 · 01-03-2026, 09:45 PM

Don't know how many people have seen it...but Jay Kelly is a sleeper

I know it's told through the perspective of a "famous actor", but it highlights real emotional/family/loneliness issues

hxcmilkshake · 01-06-2026, 12:47 AM

One Battle After Another...B- first 30 min was really WTF but ok after that.

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cdub6238 · 01-09-2026, 01:54 PM

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Putting on the list. Always been a Tron fan. RTs is showing this as a flop by the critics and pretty good by the audience. So I have decent expectations for it. Also like Jared Leto.

You know, it wasn't THAT bad...I don't think see why everyone trashed it..

Visuals were stunning, NIN music was perfect...the story was slightly flakey, but nothing offensive..

I think people tend to just hate on Jared Leto to hate him...

Update for the streamers:

Running Man 01/13 Paramount+

Black Phone 2 01/16 Peacock

Big Bold Beautiful Journey 01/17 Netflix

Smashing Machine 01/23 HBO Max

Strangers Chapter 2 01/24 Starz

jdandns · 01-17-2026, 12:21 AM

I found the new "Tron" entertaining from start to finish, although it's certainly not any kind of "think-piece". In addition to the visuals, which were great, the score from Nine Inch Nails really worked, too.
8/10 ...or 0.11001(repeating) for any bots who may be reading this.

cdub6238 · 01-17-2026, 01:02 PM

Add in for the streamers:

Jeremy Allen White led Springsteen: Deliver me from Nowhere 01/23 Hulu

GoBeavs · 01-17-2026, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by jdandns

I found the new "Tron" entertaining from start to finish, although it's certainly not any kind of "think-piece". In addition to the visuals, which were great, the score from Nine Inch Nails really worked, too.
8/10 ...or 0.11001(repeating) for any bots who may be reading this.

I didn't understand all the hate for Tron. Is it just the general dislike for Leto? One doesn't go to see those movies to see a 'film'. It's to see the amazing special effects. And while I didn't see this version as groundbreaking as the first two, I really enjoyed watching it. Probably helped that I saw it in 3D IMAX. The NIN soundtrack being played loud certainly enhanced the experience.

jdandns · 01-17-2026, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by cdub6238

You know, it wasn't THAT bad...I don't think see why everyone trashed it..

Visuals were stunning, NIN music was perfect...the story was slightly flakey, but nothing offensive..

I think people tend to just hate on Jared Leto to hate him...

Update for the streamers:

Running Man 01/13 Paramount+

Black Phone 2 01/16 Peacock

Big Bold Beautiful Journey 01/17 Netflix

Smashing Machine 01/23 HBO Max

Strangers Chapter 2 01/24 Starz

Bone Lake (Horror movie, sorry, doods) is on NetFlix now
Toxic Avenger with Peter Dinklage is on Hulu. It's more a tribute to the original than a remake or reboot of it. Colorful gore and some funny lines.

cdub6238 · 01-23-2026, 07:21 PM

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Bone Lake (Horror movie, sorry, doods) is on NetFlix now
Toxic Avenger with Peter Dinklage is on Hulu. It's more a tribute to the original than a remake or reboot of it. Colorful gore and some funny lines.

Yeah I was just trying to post the more "known" movies people would care about

Toxic Avenger was definitely...something lol

I don't recall ever seeing the original movie way back when...but I knew of the character obviously from the toys and 90s cartoon etc

So..yeah was totally..different lol

Also..

Just finished Smashing Machine on HBO, honestly...I don't see what all the hate and negativity was all about; I thought it was actually a very solid movie..and the Rock, even though the cosmetics were damn near unrecognizable..it was still obviously his voice..but he proved he could do Drama..and Emily Blunt in support

jdandns · 01-23-2026, 08:24 PM

Yeah, the "Toxic Crusaders" cartoon was a whole lot different than the original film, which came out in an R-Rated and Unrated version.
Only the unrated version is worth watching.

bblair_2002 · 01-24-2026, 11:27 PM

Bugonia - Was fine. Kinda ho-hum but took a turn at the 1:15 mark and maintained my interest til the end.

The Smashing Machine - Loved Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt's performances but the movie itself could have been better. It was just missing something. Seeing the real Mark Kerr grocery shopping at the end was nice to see.

Toxic Avenger - Absurd and fun and I expected nothing less. I'd check out a sequel.

The Running Man - Tons of action and kept me engaged the entire movie.

Noles939913 · 01-26-2026, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by cdub6238

Yeah I was just trying to post the more "known" movies people would care about

Toxic Avenger was definitely...something lol

I don't recall ever seeing the original movie way back when...but I knew of the character obviously from the toys and 90s cartoon etc

So..yeah was totally..different lol

Also..

Just finished Smashing Machine on HBO, honestly...I don't see what all the hate and negativity was all about; I thought it was actually a very solid movie..and the Rock, even though the cosmetics were damn near unrecognizable..it was still obviously his voice..but he proved he could do Drama..and Emily Blunt in support

It’s just a pointless movie. If the subject interests you just watch the documentary of the same name and don’t bother with watching The Rock with a five head begging for an Oscar.

jdandns · 01-26-2026, 12:54 PM

Excellent acting from the Rock and Blunt in "The Smashing Machine", but I think the lone Safdie brother who made this one was purposely trying to subvert the genre, by having very little of the expected beats of a sports-themed movie. The result was a film so understated that it even extended to the lead characters. Usually, in a movie like this, the lead character would be his friend who actually won the tournament at the end, and Mark Kerr would've been a side character.

The Safdie Brothers together previously made the propulsive "Uncut Gems" and the other brother went to do "Marty Supreme" (still playing) which had a lot of the same rapid fire energy, though it likewise doesn't deliver the traditional underdog-wins-at-the-end sports movie hit.

jdandns · 01-26-2026, 01:29 PM

Watched "Jay Kelly" with George Clooney and Adam Sandler on NetFlix. That movie got consideration from various other awards, but didn't make the final cut to get Oscar nominations. That said, Clooney is terrific, and this is right up there with Sandlers' best "serious" roles, which is high praise, as he's had a few gems now, for those who only know him for his comedies. This one is about a successful Hollywood actor coming to grips with what he sacrificed in terms of family and friendships to attain and keep that level of stardom. Sandler plays his long-time agent.

8.5/10

cdub6238 · 01-26-2026, 03:04 PM

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It’s just a pointless movie. If the subject interests you just watch the documentary of the same name and don’t bother with watching The Rock with a five head begging for an Oscar.

Interesting take...as I wouldn't have "known" about said subject UNTIL this movie..

I followed some MMA back in the day, but more of the Iceman and Randy Couture era...so not the early UFCs and DEFINITELY not Pride...

Understandable about the Rock and the Oscar stuff..but thought I heard that was more on Safdie trying to pump it since it was his 1st solo film..

Either way..was still a decent watch

01-01-2026, 06:30 PM	#684
jdandns Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Southern California Posts: 23,868	Best of the four Stephen King theatrical adaptations in 2025 was "The Life of Chuck", a true masterpiece. I'd put "The Long Walk" in second place, just above "The Monkey", with "The Running Man" bringing up the rear, although still entertaining. Along with "It: Welcome To Derry" and "The Institute" on streaming platforms, there was plenty to watch for King fans last year. __________________ I will SUE you!!!

01-17-2026, 12:21 AM	#690
jdandns Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Southern California Posts: 23,868	I found the new "Tron" entertaining from start to finish, although it's certainly not any kind of "think-piece". In addition to the visuals, which were great, the score from Nine Inch Nails really worked, too. 8/10 ...or 0.11001(repeating) for any bots who may be reading this. __________________ I will SUE you!!!

01-23-2026, 08:24 PM	#695
jdandns Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Southern California Posts: 23,868	Yeah, the "Toxic Crusaders" cartoon was a whole lot different than the original film, which came out in an R-Rated and Unrated version. Only the unrated version is worth watching. __________________ I will SUE you!!!

01-24-2026, 11:27 PM	#696
bblair_2002 Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fort Plain,NY Posts: 2,986 hitman73	Bugonia - Was fine. Kinda ho-hum but took a turn at the 1:15 mark and maintained my interest til the end. The Smashing Machine - Loved Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt's performances but the movie itself could have been better. It was just missing something. Seeing the real Mark Kerr grocery shopping at the end was nice to see. Toxic Avenger - Absurd and fun and I expected nothing less. I'd check out a sequel. The Running Man - Tons of action and kept me engaged the entire movie. __________________ 20 year collector of Albert Pujols and I build parallel sets. RIP Topps Chrome Baseball Pink Refractors and Stadium Club Chrome.

01-26-2026, 12:54 PM	#698
jdandns Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Southern California Posts: 23,868	Excellent acting from the Rock and Blunt in "The Smashing Machine", but I think the lone Safdie brother who made this one was purposely trying to subvert the genre, by having very little of the expected beats of a sports-themed movie. The result was a film so understated that it even extended to the lead characters. Usually, in a movie like this, the lead character would be his friend who actually won the tournament at the end, and Mark Kerr would've been a side character. The Safdie Brothers together previously made the propulsive "Uncut Gems" and the other brother went to do "Marty Supreme" (still playing) which had a lot of the same rapid fire energy, though it likewise doesn't deliver the traditional underdog-wins-at-the-end sports movie hit. __________________ I will SUE you!!!

12-29-2025, 12:05 AM	#677
pingbling23 Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 15,992 pingbling23	One battle after another. Wtf did I just watch?

12-30-2025, 12:12 PM	#681
shanks25 Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Posts: 729	Went and saw Song Sung Blue over the weekend. I'm a big Neil Diamond fan and the movie is NOT about Neil Diamond. With that being said, I was very impressed. Great story, great music, and great acting.

12-31-2025, 01:29 PM	#682
cdub6238 Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 17,757	For the streaming folks.. Seen a few people talk about it already, but, Bugonia is on Peacock Americana- with Sydney Sweeney, Paul Walter Houser...1/1 Starz The Long Walk...1/1 Starz Tron:Ares 1/7 Disney +

01-01-2026, 06:19 PM	#683
cdub6238 Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 17,757	Also...Long Walk.. I see why it got all the acclaim it did...deserves it much more than Weapons or One Battle After Another imo

01-03-2026, 09:45 PM	#687
cdub6238 Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 17,757	Don't know how many people have seen it...but Jay Kelly is a sleeper I know it's told through the perspective of a "famous actor", but it highlights real emotional/family/loneliness issues

01-06-2026, 12:47 AM	#688
hxcmilkshake Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Apopka FL Posts: 11,579 hxcmilkshake	One Battle After Another...B- first 30 min was really WTF but ok after that. Sent from my SM-S928U using Tapatalk

01-17-2026, 01:02 PM	#691
cdub6238 Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 17,757	Add in for the streamers: Jeremy Allen White led Springsteen: Deliver me from Nowhere 01/23 Hulu

01-26-2026, 01:29 PM	#699
jdandns Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Southern California Posts: 23,868	Watched "Jay Kelly" with George Clooney and Adam Sandler on NetFlix. That movie got consideration from various other awards, but didn't make the final cut to get Oscar nominations. That said, Clooney is terrific, and this is right up there with Sandlers' best "serious" roles, which is high praise, as he's had a few gems now, for those who only know him for his comedies. This one is about a successful Hollywood actor coming to grips with what he sacrificed in terms of family and friendships to attain and keep that level of stardom. Sandler plays his long-time agent. 8.5/10 __________________ I will SUE you!!!