Hello All,
I really debated splitting these up into separate reviews, but since I really haven’t given you guys one this weekend, I’d figure I’d do both at the same time. We got a pretty good one for you, especially in a January season which I honestly think has been pretty good so far. Sure most of the good films are the last of the oscar release films but hey they’re here for a reason. Still, there’s still hope for the good January original movie and this is what we have a mix of today. We have the oscar release movie with the founder and the january original split (which for the longest time I could’ve sworn was coming next week but hey, no one’s perfect.) So, how did these films do? Let’s find out together shall we?
The Founder Review
Plot Summary - When travelling salesman Ray Kroc (Michael Keaton) discovers a new type of restaurant called McDonald's while on his travels, he persuades the brothers to allow him to franchise the business, but he soon finds himself struggling under strict regulations and decides to take the business for his own.
Pros - Keaton is great in the film. The story is well told in Kroc’s evolution starting out as a man looking for a deal into a man who takes everything he can get. The supporting cast is great, especially the duo of Nick Offerman and John Carroll Lynch as the original McDonald’s brothers. Smaller roles are handled smartly and at the right moments, and all the characters fall into place at the right time.
Cons - The build up is a bit slow to get there, and even though it’s an interesting story to watch you still know how it’s going to end which kind of robs the ending of it for me just a little bit.
Final Score - 8/10
As bio pics go, it’s a pretty solid one. I’d say see it definitely.
Split Review
Plot Summary - When three teenage girls are kidnapped by Kevin (James McAvoy), a man with 23 personalities in his own mind, and are told they’re being held as a tribute for “The Beast”, loner Casey (Anya Taylor - Joy) begins trying to find a way out by any means.
Pros - McAvoy kills it as Kevin and his other personalities. In scenes where he has to switch between them on the fly, you can clearly tell when who is in control and when. The story is intense and interesting, as it keeps you on the edge of your seat as you try and figure out the mystery. The ending of it as well is simply awesome for lack of a better term, and believe me when I say I can’t wait to see what Shyamalan has next in store.
Cons - That being said, I do have a couple of slight problems with the film. While Claire is an interesting character, I’m really not a big fan of the other being so one dimensional. Sure it’s a scary movie trope but did it really have to be both of them? Also, as much as the film totes it’s 23 personality tagline, we really don’t see more than a handful of them.
Final Score - 9/10
It’s a big return to form for Shyamalan, and I highly recommend it, but it’s just so close to being so much better.
Next: So, I’m reaching into the suggestion box for the next idea, but I’m going to jump ahead to do it. I will get back to the other reviews, but this one is one I’ve been meaning to do for quite sometime, and since there is now a demand for it, it will be done. To make up for skipping ahead, i’ll try and catch up on the others this week as well.
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Until next time, I’ll see you folks at the movies.
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