mrarn
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Member Since: 11 Oct 2013
Location: Albuquerque, USA
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Thor (2011) - Rated 20 Aug 2025
"“Thor” (2011) introduces the God of Thunder (Chris Hemsworth), cast out of Asgard and sent to Earth to learn humility. The story is thin and largely predictable, but solid visuals and well-staged action sequences help carry it. If you enjoy comic-based movies, it’s watchable, though more for the spectacle than the substance."
Robin Hood (2010) - Rated 19 Aug 2025
"“Robin Hood” (2010), directed by Ridley Scott and starring Russell Crowe, trades folklore for political drama. This version is less about robbing from the rich and more about navigating the power struggles of medieval England, with Robin portrayed not as a legendary outlaw, but as a weary soldier swept up in the tides of war and monarchy. I appreciated the film’s grounded approach to the legend, its grit, its scale, and its ambition. My only real gripe is that it ends just as the story you"
The Last Command (1955) - Rated 17 Aug 2025
"“The Last Command”, directed by Frank Lloyd and starring Sterling Hayden as Jim Bowie, was produced in the shadow of a fractured relationship between John Wayne and Republic Pictures. Made in part to spite Wayne after he left the studio, the film retells the Battle of the Alamo with more myth than history, choosing to ennoble its heroes rather than humanize them. Those expecting historical accuracy or modern pacing may come away disappointed. But if you appreciate the myth-making style of 1950s"
The Jungle Captive (1945) - Rated 16 Aug 2025
"“The Jungle Captive” is the third and final entry in the Ape Woman series, featuring a mad scientist who reanimates Paula Dupree’s corpse. This installment leans more into crime drama than horror, with a plot centered on kidnapping and lengthy medical procedures. Scares are minimal, and the atmosphere lacks tension. It’s only worth watching if you’ve seen the first two and feel the need to complete the trilogy."
Captive Wild Woman (1943) - Rated 16 Aug 2025
"“Captive Wild Woman” is classic B-horror, featuring John Carradine in an eerie and unforgettable turn as a mad scientist. The circus sequences, filled with lions and tigers, take up a major portion of the film but add little to the story, serving primarily as padding. Still, the film’s strange charm and bold premise helped launch two sequels: “Jungle Woman” and “The Jungle Captive”, and it’s worth a watch if you enjoy vintage B-horror with a touch of pulp."
Jungle Woman (1944) - Rated 16 Aug 2025
"“Jungle Woman” revisits the events of “Captive Wild Woman” through courtroom flashbacks, introducing a new narrative of jealousy, transformation, and obsession. But it recycles more than it creates, relying on old footage and a thin script to fill the gaps."
Snow White (2025) - Rated 16 Aug 2025
"“Snow White” (2025) is a musical retelling of the classic fairytale, reimagining Snow White as a budding leader standing up to the evil queen. The story is passable and the visuals are often charming, but the songs simply didn’t land for me. In a film like this, it’s the music that makes it memorable, and this time, nothing stuck."
Journey to the Center of Time (1967) - Rated 15 Aug 2025
"“Journey to the Center of Time” (1967) is a low-budget time travel film that includes both dinosaur encounters and alien contact as its characters bounce through different eras. It’s classic B-movie fare, with flimsy special effects, minimal action, and a story that doesn’t deliver a proper ending."
The Magnificent Gladiator (1964) - Rated 15 Aug 2025
"“The Magnificent Gladiator” is a classic sword-and-sandal film set in ancient Rome, following Hercules, a captured warrior who proves himself in the arena, earns favor, becomes a gladiator trainer, and finds himself entangled in palace intrigue before ultimately saving Rome from a usurper. The film leans heavily on genre conventions, marked by lightweight dialogue, minimal character development, and modest production values."
Western Approaches (1944) - Rated 14 Aug 2025
"“Western Approaches” casts real sailors instead of professional actors, and while some of the line delivery is unpolished, it only adds to the film’s authenticity. The story weaves together three tense narratives: survivors adrift in a lifeboat, a convoy racing to their rescue, and a U-boat silently hunting them. Its documentary style emphasizes shared endurance over individual heroism, serving as a powerful tribute to the courage and sacrifice of the Merchant Navy during the war."
