Batman vs Superman

In the making for nearly 10 years, we are finally introduced to the epic battle between two of the most iconic superheros in history.  To all of the critics out there psychoanalyzing and tearing this movie apart saying it is sloppy, worthless, lazy and terrible, Fuck You!  This movie kicked ass!  I have always loved Batman, I read many of his comics when I was a kid and Superman has always been the top of the comic universe.  Well in this movie, they fight.  They disagree on almost everything and take to the streets with a little nudge from Lex Luther.  Critics, they hated it.  They keep asking the questions of why and how?  I would like to ask them, "have you ever read any of the comics?"  There are many versions of each of these characters, some darker and in more depth than the others.  Zac Snyder took some of the best elements from their history and made it into a perfectly casted movie.  Yes, I said it, Affleck was awesome!  He also played the version of Batman who was a stone cold killer.  Superman was the version of a disappointed alien who has given everything for us asshole humans, and sure enough we don't appreciate it.  Then enter Wonder Woman!  First off she is super hot!  Second, her small part that was more of an Easter Egg for the Justice League was grandiose!  Third, she is super hot!  We get to see and hear many other teasers such as Aqua-man, and the Flash as well as the aftermath demise of Robin.  So much to spoil so I better end here.  If you have had any interest in comic book characters ever, go see this movie with an open mind and remember it is about fictional characters.  You should love it!

FYI:  Affleck ran into Christian Bale at a store and asked him what advice he can give him for playing Batman and Bale said, "make sure you can pee in the suit."

****1/2

Dope

Here you go ladies and gentleman, the Netflix hidden gem of the day!  Ever wonder how the high school geeks who live in the hood function in the normal inner city society?  Me too!  We have your step by step guide to what happens on a daily basis with the amazing movie "Dope"!  Present day, we follow three nerdy kids who are obsessed with 90's rap, punk music, science and bit coins.  They get caught up in a situation involving drugs and scandal and, well, when life gives you lemons, sell some drugs!  The characters are likable and the story takes you in a million directions only to intertwine and come out clean in the end.  The best part is it has probably one of the best soundtracks ever.  There are some over the top parts that was great comic relief and a lot of the stars who show up were great.  This is a must see movie and highly recommended.  I will definitely watch it again.

FYI:  The first film to accept Bit Coin for tickets at over 900 theaters nationwide.

****1/2

Deadpool

Bam!  Right in your face!  This movie has changed the standard for comic book films forever (I think).  First off, Ryan Reynolds was the perfect cast for this movie, weather it was him under the mask half the time or not.  If was basically Van Wilder as a super hero, and it worked, perfectly.  There was plenty of talk about it not being tame enough for kids, and a little thin on the story line, but who cares, it worked, perfectly.  I walked out of the theater thinking it might be my favorite superhero movie, right up there with Dark Knight, and Guardians of the Galaxy.  Basically, we have a dude who discovers he has all types of cancer eating his major organs so he takes a desperate offer to help his condition.  He basically gets tortured for a while and turned into a super assassin.  He isn't quite a good guy, and not really a bad guy, as a matter of fact he doesn't really care about much other than revenge, shit talking, and his girl.  The one liners are outstanding and the hidden Easter Eggs are great throughout.  I would highly recommend this movie and be prepared to laugh, a lot!

FYI:  The suit had to be altered and the muscle skin taken out due to the fact that Reynolds was so muscular, it didn't fit!

*****

August Underground

This wont be so much of a review as it will be a warning not to watch.  This is only the second time I have done this, (first one being A Serbian Film).  This is a sick twisted and disgusting movie that believe it or not is a damn trilogy!  I watched the first two out of pure curiosity and couldn't stomach another round.  Here is the paper thin plot; found footage film of three 20's something psychopaths who have a hobby of kidnapping practically anyone they want and torturing them in a disgusting smelly basement.  The reality of the footage is beyond real and gives you a gut wrenching feeling that you cant take your eyes off of.  It is a movie that you cant un-see and makes you think this shit actually happens!  They are over the top with their torture antics and I cant even begin to rate the worst.  Could be the decapitated baby in the trash can, or the necrophilia with a young girl, or maybe the scene where they make a bound victim locked in a coffin cut off his own penis.  Yep, all of these things are just the tip of the iceberg.  You can only guess how bad these vile people smell, how the hell they met each other?!?  Anyway, I have already given this movie too much of my time.  If you like human feces, vomit, lots of blood, incest, necrophilia, torture, and uneducated idiots this is the one for you!

FYI:  This movie had an estimated $300 budget.

* (only for shock value)