Despite what the movie poster boldly claims, there were definitely a few warning signs before everything goes up in flames.
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Super (2010)
A movie about a man who loses everything and decides to become a superhero—not to save the world, but to cling to some psychologically twisted, desperate hope that what happened to him wasn’t real. That maybe, just maybe, if he fights hard enough, he can take it all back.
Driven by a mess of emotions—religious beliefs, depression, rage, boredom, and just the slightest hint of psychopathy—Super isn’t your typical hero origin story. It’s dark, unsettling, and at times, painfully real. I’d even say it outdoes Kick-Ass in terms of realism. While Kick-Ass was all about proving that an ordinary person could make a difference, Super takes a different route. It doesn’t try to be inspiring—it just shows a man spiraling, grasping at purpose through violence, no matter how misguided.
It’s brutally graphic, but that’s part of the point. There’s no sugarcoating anything here—people bleed, people die, and people dream of being more than they are. Whether or not that dream is worth chasing is another story entirely. If you’re into films that explore the thin line between heroism and delusion, this one’s worth watching.
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Edge Of Tomorrow (2014)
The end is coming. Can humanity stop it? And more importantly—how many times have we already tried?
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How To Train Your Dragon 2 (2014)
This 3D animated gem is definitely better than the first—and I’m here for it. The animation, as always, is stunning. The mix of past and present elements is spot on, and while I’m not totally sure what to call the relationships (maybe “young love” or just a little romance?), it was sweet. I was grinning through the whole movie, especially when I got to admire the gorgeous digital artwork. Even when the movie took a sad turn (which was needed and done really well), I couldn’t help but be amazed by the animation. DreamWorks took a pretty bold step here—usually, it’s Disney pulling the big emotional punches, so I was impressed with the risk they took.
Visually, the graphics were fantastic, but there were a few little things that could have been smoother. Some textures, like hair and armor, didn’t flow as nicely as the rest of the animation. It felt like they spent so much time on the grand scale—the swooping camera angles, the dynamic glides, the whole “perspective enhancement” for the audience—that they missed out on details like the texture of scales or the way hair moves. Not a dealbreaker, but worth noting.
The plot was solid, everything made sense, and DreamWorks nailed the balance between excitement, fun, and heart. The mom storyline, though a bit too perfect, didn’t bother me too much because, hey, it’s DreamWorks and they’re aiming for a younger audience.
Now, let’s talk about the villain—Drago Bloodfist. Sure, he’s the bad guy, but I had one question: Where did he come from? The film does explain his backstory a little, but honestly, I felt like we needed more. When he talks about losing his family to dragons and seeking revenge, I was hoping for a brief flashback to really understand his motivations. Just hearing him say it wasn’t enough for me. It didn’t quite land the way it could’ve.
But that’s really my only gripe. If you love flying dragon-riders, evolving friendships, and moments that mix laughter with heartache, then this movie is definitely worth a watch. And if you’re not sure? Watch it anyway—it’s awesome.
Edit: Can we talk about that dragon during the “war” sequence? The one that lit itself on fire and rolled around like a flaming wheel? Seriously, so cool.
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The Canal
“The Canal” A Great horror film about a man a brutal murder and denial.The film starts off as a basic horror film where everything’s dandy and great, the perfect life right? But thats the perfect setting for somthing to go wrong. Buying and Seeing their newly acquired house unaware of the consequences or the house’s past, they joyfully settle in. Five years later the true nightmare begins. Not only does he catch his wife cheating with another man, but he also is shown the history of his household, all in the same day. The next night, following his wife, he is confirmed of her affair as he witnesses the act in plain sight, grabbing a hammer he starts to have thoughts on whether to do something or to let it go.
After that the horror in the film really beings.
I really liked this film because unlike many plot twists that are very similar the ending truly caught me by surprise. A lot of surprise. (I was literally covering my mouth in shock for about 3 minutes) Most ending to horror films end in some sort of resolution, a bad stop, or a continuation. This could possible be seen as a continuation but i saw it more as a really powerful ending, not something they could create another film on.
only problem i had with this film was
- The unnecessary scenes or characters that didn’t add to the plot of the story but only added to the length of the film (Sofie ((Nanny))
Things i enjoyed
- The ending.
- The way the plot twist was handled/explained.
If you like Horror, Mystery, Drama, and Murder give this movie a watch.
Link: http://www.solarmovie.is/link/play/3475906/
Edit* I watched “The Ring ” like yesterday so i kinda laughed when the scene with the projector in his house was going on (you’ll see)
Edit** So im seeing a lot a search questions that involved the ending to this film, i don’t want to ruin the ending because its one of the best things about this film. But to explain it. The child did it because the father was telling him:
Do you want to be with mommy and daddy forever?
The father was dead, the mother was dead.
If that doesn’t help explain why the child did what he did, i don’t know what can. If i go into anymore detail it’ll ruin it.
