tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7401903779540158679.post398610758186856108..comments2024-02-02T09:08:14.156-05:00Comments on A Space Blogyssey: BEST & WORST MOVIES OF 2015 - PART 2, BIGGEST DISAPPOINTMENTS msmariahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15486729990673366769noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7401903779540158679.post-85492505336907688002016-02-10T09:38:07.788-05:002016-02-10T09:38:07.788-05:00I will disagree with one thing, sorta. What I mean...I will disagree with one thing, sorta. What I mean is Jurassic World is horrible. The kill chip is just one on a long list of stupid things. It's like everyone who worked in the park did everything they possibly could to ensure people would be killed. At the same time, I found it all sorts of fun. I call it so bad it's awesome.<br /><br />By the way, I have seen Safety Not Guaranteed. It's a wonderful little movie with lots of the heart that's missing from JW. Not sure why that's the guy that tabbed for it, but your theory is as sound as any. I'm guessing he got a Star Wars flick because JW made a kajillion dollars.<br /><br />I liked Age of Ultron when I saw it in theaters, but the further I get away from it, the less I think of it. Too much going on, too many things mishandled. <br /><br />I wouldn't say Spectre was terrible, but it was a precipitous drop from Skyfall, to be sure.Dellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05634519605152190304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7401903779540158679.post-54345133564271415562016-02-07T19:36:14.273-05:002016-02-07T19:36:14.273-05:00Hi Mariah! WOW we are in complete agreement with A...Hi Mariah! WOW we are in complete agreement with ALL of these. Jupiter Ascending is perhaps the WORST I've seen in a really long time. Pan had issues but it wasn't nearly as horrible JA. Jurassic World was quite entertaining but generally it's pretty bad, I can't believe it made a boatload of money!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06313168799746450979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7401903779540158679.post-58533674314000563112016-01-28T00:14:42.751-05:002016-01-28T00:14:42.751-05:00Oh I agree. 'Spectre' had so many problems...Oh I agree. 'Spectre' had so many problems. I wanted so badly to love that movie! Yes 'Pan' had issues. I wish it had been better. I thought 'San Andreas' was fun, but I hoped it had been better. msmariahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15486729990673366769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7401903779540158679.post-1613706495524888002016-01-28T00:12:21.188-05:002016-01-28T00:12:21.188-05:00Hi Libby! Yes, I had such high hopes for 'Jura...Hi Libby! Yes, I had such high hopes for 'Jurassic World.' I really loved the original film. I wished it was better!msmariahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15486729990673366769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7401903779540158679.post-73478258790411822852016-01-27T09:48:42.995-05:002016-01-27T09:48:42.995-05:00I watch all of these and Pan was definitely the wo...I watch all of these and Pan was definitely the worst. I was too embarrassed to even review it at the Cave of Cool. I did enjoy San Adreas because it was just so goofy and I can watch the Rock in anything. But Spectre was terrible the more I think about it. So much potential in a story of childhood revenge.Cal's Canadian Cave of Coolnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08408150910056369989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7401903779540158679.post-70536298993441485052016-01-22T17:45:09.067-05:002016-01-22T17:45:09.067-05:00I've only seen Jurassic World. I was definite...I've only seen Jurassic World. I was definitely disappointed. I expected it to be more fun. Meh.Libbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14323538213636795216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7401903779540158679.post-19618573983947609312016-01-20T22:53:10.911-05:002016-01-20T22:53:10.911-05:00I hope so too, but they made so much money who kno...I hope so too, but they made so much money who knows. These superhero films tend to do what they want no matter how many of us hate it. They know people will go see those films. Just like 'Jurassic World.'msmariahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15486729990673366769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7401903779540158679.post-40584607913610312342016-01-20T21:50:35.589-05:002016-01-20T21:50:35.589-05:00I wasn't entirely disappointed with Age of Ult...I wasn't entirely disappointed with Age of Ultron, although compared to other Marvel movies this isn't their best either. As a follow up to the previous Avengers movie, this was a disappointment, as well as the characterization of Black Widow. I am hoping they don't go down that road anymore in the future installments. Big Screen Small Wordshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15047376725272000920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7401903779540158679.post-30882284343272050142016-01-20T01:25:20.376-05:002016-01-20T01:25:20.376-05:00Ha ha. I think the misuse of Widow pushed me over ...Ha ha. I think the misuse of Widow pushed me over the edge with Ultron. Oh my goodness Jurassic World was so disappointing! I can't believe how many plot holes were in that film. I really hope Trevorrow doesn't mess Star Wars up. You've cheered me up a bit that Rian Johnson is writing.msmariahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15486729990673366769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7401903779540158679.post-15911806619659212372016-01-20T00:59:48.757-05:002016-01-20T00:59:48.757-05:00Oh they were! Pan was ok. I just wish the origins ...Oh they were! Pan was ok. I just wish the origins story was better. I had high hopes for that one and was disappointed. It did have some redeeming qualities.msmariahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15486729990673366769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7401903779540158679.post-15514418614046169222016-01-19T12:59:28.866-05:002016-01-19T12:59:28.866-05:00Now...I've only seen Pan and I certainly under...Now...I've only seen Pan and I certainly understand some of the criticism, but I really liked it a lot.<br /><br />That being said...a lot of these look awfully messy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7401903779540158679.post-31638405891199826662016-01-19T10:48:37.045-05:002016-01-19T10:48:37.045-05:00I disagree with Age of Ultron. I had two big issue...I disagree with Age of Ultron. I had two big issues with the film, (Widow's characterization and killing off Quicksilver) but I really enjoyed it aside from those.<br /><br />You just made me hate Jurassic World all over again. lol. I didn't realize the director was also doing episode 9. At least Rian Johnson is writing the screenplay so hopefully he can't fuck it up too much. I hated Bryce Dallas Howard's trope of a character so much. <br />Brittani Burnhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07975067259283007280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7401903779540158679.post-2775549508150448572016-01-18T20:08:44.339-05:002016-01-18T20:08:44.339-05:00Ha, thanks!! I'm sure Star Wars surely made up...Ha, thanks!! I'm sure Star Wars surely made up for it! I'm referring to the kill chips in the flying dinosaurs. They should have still had kill chips. That part didn't make any sense to me. Oh 'Terminator' was such a disappointment. The reboot just didn't work. msmariahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15486729990673366769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7401903779540158679.post-42147403259643179772016-01-18T16:45:16.825-05:002016-01-18T16:45:16.825-05:00Thankfully I've only seen three of the films i...Thankfully I've only seen three of the films in this list, but I'll be watching them on DVD. The most disappointing to me was Pan because my son was really looking forward to it. He loves Peter Pan and we had a whole family movie night planned. Had to nix that one but seeing Star Wars made up for it. The kill chip would have made more sense if tearing a chunk of flesh out actually affected her. Blood loss alone should have killed her. The acting in Terminator was pathetic and the weak plot was the final nail. Great list Ms. Mariah!Maurice Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15338165486757095191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7401903779540158679.post-23966328383579023522016-01-18T16:32:22.651-05:002016-01-18T16:32:22.651-05:00Hi Pat, thanks for the comment. I haven't seen...Hi Pat, thanks for the comment. I haven't seen that movie, but I guess my point is that I find it unusual that a relatively unknown director would be given Jurassic World and then quickly moves on to Star Wars. Star Wars is such a huge franchise. I'm always amazed how that happens. It seems to happen when someone has connections. Or when a new director reminds an established director of himself. I wish those kind of opportunities would present themselves for more women. msmariahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15486729990673366769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7401903779540158679.post-51508737462997469952016-01-18T16:28:06.462-05:002016-01-18T16:28:06.462-05:00I know poor Jai. You know I actually thought he di...I know poor Jai. You know I actually thought he did a good job. I didn't care for him as Kyle Reese, but I could tell he's a good actor. I'm just not a Jai Courtney fan. I hope he can distinguish himself in the Suicide Squad. <br /><br />Yes, Jurassic World wasn't terrible, but it had so many issues. I wish it had been a better movie. Like you I think they knew that we would all go to see it no matter what. msmariahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15486729990673366769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7401903779540158679.post-66190790052421343922016-01-18T16:26:45.578-05:002016-01-18T16:26:45.578-05:00Have you watched Trevorrow's "Safety Not ...Have you watched Trevorrow's "Safety Not Guaranteed?" It's a good flick. That's how he got Jurassic World.PT Dillowayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09394481476862013009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7401903779540158679.post-30003352764446325672016-01-18T15:12:02.786-05:002016-01-18T15:12:02.786-05:00Oh goodness, Jurassic World. It's a shame that...Oh goodness, Jurassic World. It's a shame that Hollywood knows some of these reboots will be making billions only because of our nostalgia of the original. I wanted so badly to like it but there was just so many things that were wrong.<br />Poor Jai Courtney. I love his off-screen personality but dude can't catch a break. (Though I love the Divergent series....) Perhaps with Suicide Squad?Katyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00287429151542133314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7401903779540158679.post-63537165343801103512016-01-18T12:52:06.508-05:002016-01-18T12:52:06.508-05:00Thanks! Yes, I was so disappointed with 'Spect...Thanks! Yes, I was so disappointed with 'Spectre.' I had such high hopes for that film. I couldn't believe how bad that movie was. Worse yet it made a ton of money. msmariahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15486729990673366769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7401903779540158679.post-49225892398005147752016-01-18T12:37:41.112-05:002016-01-18T12:37:41.112-05:00Terminator comparison are hilarious! And you are r...Terminator comparison are hilarious! And you are right - Spectre was absolutely dreadful. Can't wait to see the next post!s.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13987831438787776712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7401903779540158679.post-53300176555063678252016-01-18T11:28:52.045-05:002016-01-18T11:28:52.045-05:00Yes!! I adore Pratt and his wife. They are probabl...Yes!! I adore Pratt and his wife. They are probably two of my favorite people in Hollywood. They are so lovely. I am very excited about Captain America: Civil War. If it is as good as Winter Soldier was then we're in for a treat. Winter Solider was one of the few times in which a sequel was better than the original film. msmariahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15486729990673366769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7401903779540158679.post-9615084636231771102016-01-18T11:27:13.676-05:002016-01-18T11:27:13.676-05:00Ha, I know you love the Avengers films. I totally ...Ha, I know you love the Avengers films. I totally understand! Maybe I need to watch it a second time. I was so disappointed the first time. Yes, I should have had low expectations for San Andreas too. It's a disaster popcorn flick. I'm so glad you skipped Spectre in the theater. It was terrible.msmariahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15486729990673366769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7401903779540158679.post-80653975827667116812016-01-18T09:34:56.809-05:002016-01-18T09:34:56.809-05:00Jurassic World... like you said "OKAY".....Jurassic World... like you said "OKAY"... same movie bigger dinosaurs, you think they could have followed the rules from the first two films. My loved it because of the PRATT, he is now the go to actor... since Guardians. Avengers II was a mess and I like it a little more each time I try to watch it... though it might just be the excitement of Captain America: CIVIL WAR...<br /><br />JeremyJeremy [Retro]https://www.blogger.com/profile/09912258155288958827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7401903779540158679.post-88292441477667802492016-01-18T07:41:33.505-05:002016-01-18T07:41:33.505-05:00The only one I disagree with is Avengers. We watch...The only one I disagree with is Avengers. We watched it again recently and liked it even more the second time. Not quite up to the first, but definitely an awesome movie.<br />Thank you though for placing Jurassic World on your list. Yes, hit the kill chips, idiots! I was SO disappointed with that film.<br />I had really low expectations for San Andreas, so it was about what I expected.<br />And I was disappointed with the last Bond film. Glad I skipped Spectre in the theater.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.com