Avengers Endgame 3D Movie Review

Avengers Endgame 3D Movie Review

Written By: Adolph Vega


3D

 

Avengers Endgame looks very nice in 3D. It has a good amount of depth and some occasional pop out sequences. I watched it in IMAX 3D and it looked very bright and sharp. Many scenes are only okay looking in 3D. One scene with two characters on a mountaintop is especially strong in 3D. The 3D depth in this scene is especially strong and it has many great particle effects in this scene. The final action sequence is fantastic in 3D. This final action scene is enough to push the overall 3D quality from good to great. Overall I think the 3D is enjoyable enough to fully recommend.

 

Final Verdict: Great 3D


Movie

 

Avengers Endgame is one very difficult movie to review without spoilers. The events of Avengers Infinity War left viewers with many big questions. We actually recently recorded a podcast where we discuss the many unresolved questions of Avengers Infinity War and what questions we want answered in Avengers Endgame you can listen to that podcast here . I digress, Avengers Infinity War left the viewer with the biggest cinematic cliffhanger of all time. So how will the remaining avengers deal with Thanos and the aftermath from the events of Infinity War? Endgame is a direct follow up to Infinity War and continues that story, but is also it’s own movie. 


Avengers Endgame is a very different movie than what I expected it to be. This movie is more about character development than action scenes. The emotional component is a huge aspect of this movie. This is a character piece and not your typical summer blockbuster. The humor in this movie is excellent and it perfectly balances the more somber scenes. The film is three hours long but it doesn’t feel overly bloated. This is a treat to fans of the Marvel cinematic universe and it intelligently builds off the nostalgia from the previous films in the series. It might be difficult for someone who hasn’t seen all the previous movies to fully enjoy this movie. Many questions I had from Infinity War were answered in this movie, but now I have many new questions from this movie. I often questioned why some events happened in the way they did and why some events didn’t happen at all. Some people may find the first hour or two to be a little boring or slow, but it didn’t bother me and I really enjoyed it. The story is engaging and interesting, but it does lead to many potential issues with plot holes. The movie has many cheap plot contrivances and at times it feels a little too convenient. The action scenes are rare. The best action scene is by far the excellent  conclusion and is well worth the wait. The final action scene is so epic that its worth the price of admission alone. I cried, I laughed, I cheered and I was very much entertained by Avengers Endgame. I had some issues with the film but all in all I still loved it.

 

Overall I loved this movie but many aspects bothered me. Avengers Endgame in some ways feels both immensely satisfying, but is also slightly disappointing. This is an incredible cinematic achievement but it’s not perfect. 

 

Final Verdict: 9/10

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Missing Link 3D Movie Review

Missing Link

3D Movie Review  

Written By: Jake Jarvis


3D

Missing Link features top notch animation and fantastic 3D visuals. The 3D is organically featured throughout this film. The film has many great examples of pop-out 3D. The film starts strong with a excellent sequence with a aquatic monster. How the film used rope, fog and 3D in this scene is dazzling. It is difficult to explain this scene without spoilers but rest assured it is a very fun scene in 3D. The film is also filled with scenes with 3D depth. Missing Link is well worth the expense of seeing in it 3D .

Final Verdict: Great 3D


Movie

Missing Link is Laika Studio first actual animated comedy. This feels more like a Aardman Studios film (Wallace & Gromit) rather than a Laika films

Missing Link is the story of Sir Lionel Frost who is out to discover the legendary beast big foot. This wacky adventure leads to many unexpected developments. Sir Frost finds and makes many friends during this globetrotting journey. 

Humor is a big aspect of this movie. The humor runs the range of slapstick, gross-out humor and situation comedy. The only thing missing was a few musical numbers performed by various characters throughout the animated feature. You will chuckle throughout the film, and laugh out loud several times. This movie is funny for both children and adults. The movie felt like Around the World in 80 Days but with Wallace & Gromit. Unfortunately, the plot, story, and characterization suffer. Much of it exists only to service the jokes. 

The visuals in this film are diverse and varied . The character designs are kinda weak, especially some of the animals. However the human character costuming is amazing. Susan's (The Big Foot) fur appears more like autumn leaves than animal fur. Overall the stop motion animation is exquisite and it looks fabulous on screen.

This film has outstanding voice acting. Timothy Olyphant as Willard Stenk, Zoe Saldana as Adelina Fortnight and Zach Galifianakis as Susan (The Bigfoot) were real stand outs.  Hugh Jackman as Sir Lionel Frost and Stephan Fry as Lord Piggot-Dunceby didn't slack in their performances either. 

Missing Link is a delightful animated movie.

Final Verdict: 8 / 10


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Shazam! 3D Movie Review

Shazam! 3D Movie Review

Written By: Jake Jarvis


3D

The 3D has its moments in Shazam. One scene with a car crash is a real stand out regarding the 3D. Many scenes in the “Rock of Eternity” look really nice in 3D too.  Sadly the film is visually so dark and lacking contrast that the 3D effect gets lost in many scenes. Maybe it was a projector bulb situation with the presentation? Regardless I do wish that this movie were shot in more brightly lit locations. The 3D is worthwhile for hardcore 3D fans, but the 2D presentation would be just as an enjoyable film viewing experience. Overall I did like the 3D aspect of this movie, but it is hard to fully recommend.   

Final Verdict: Good 3D


Movie

Shazam, the super-hero formally known as Captain Marvel (it’s a long complicated story), returns to the big screen after a nearly 80 year hiatus and it is well worth the wait. 

 

What happens when a 14-year-old boy becomes a Superhero? This hilarious movie is the answer to that question. Casting in this movie is fantastic. Zachery Levi as Shazam, Jack Dylan Grazer as Freddy, Asher Angel as Billy, Mark Strong as Dr. Thaddeus Sivana, and Faithe Herman/Meagan Good as Darla are real stand outs in a well cast film. The David F. Sandberg directed film (The HangoverWar Dogs) is based on Geoff Johns' new Shazam comic book run, with a villain swap (Sivana for Black Adam). Even though this is another Geoff John’s comic book story adaption, it doesn't feel like a cookie cutter production. This film does its own thing, but references the wider DC universe. If I had to compare this movie to anything, I'd say it was a cross between 1984 Ghostbusters and the TV show The Fosters.  

 

Parents beware! This film is a hard PG-13 rating, similar in tone to 80s Amblin films. A boardroom scene ends with a moment that puts VENOM to shame. Yes, this film has some scary elements, but it is balanced with humor and heart. Comedy and horror both rely on timing and pacing, and both elements are pretty much on point in this movie.  Slow burns pay off and the 2-hour plus running time flies by quickly. Stay through the credits for a mid credit scene and an end credit scene.

As much as I enjoyed this movie, there were still things that bothered me. For starters, the school scenes weren't nearly as engaging as the scenes taking place in the foster home. The best part of the school scenes was the sly comic reference in the name of the school. The school pretty much just existed to propel the plot and show these characters were children. The film is set during the Yuletide season, wouldn't these kids be out of school for winter break? Another issue is with the villain Dr. Sivana. As wonderfully as Mark Strong portrayed him, he wasn't fleshed out very well. Readers of the golden age comics of Captain Marvel (Shazam!) , particularly the Otto Binder stories, know Dr. Sivana is one of the greatest comic villains of all time. It was a pity most of his backstory was jettisoned and his motivations were overly simplistic. Some of the kids and their counterparts were little more than comedy delivery devices. The school yard bullies for example are very one-dimensional characters. The third act is sloppy and has the obligatory final battle trope. Maybe I'm nitpicking, but is Shazam a separate identity and consciousness or merely the adult super powered version of Billy? The movie doesn't really say. To be fair the comics shift back and forth on this point too. The movie has many unanswered questions. 

 

All things considered I did enjoy my time with this film. Wow Shazam is a joy to watch and it is highly recommended. 

Final Verdict: 8/10


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