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Yeah, it was definitely something they glossed over, but I forgive them. The movie clearly wasn't meant to be scientifically "accurate," just dumb fun and entertaining. With the capabilities of their advanced technology, why would they man those robots themselves and risk dying? Present-day warfare is already being fought with unmanned, remote-controlled drones and aerial strikes. Soldiers fighting physically in robot suits doesn't make much sense, especially since we've seen the robot suits moving on their own as long as the neural link is established. Anyways, thanks for watching and commenting.

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If Snyder ended up producing a director's cut, it implies that Netflix stepped in at some point and took over the reins. Regardless of that, with his experience, Snyder should've delivered something better. Just bumping up the rating from PG-13 to R-rated, and adding nudity and violence, is not gonna fix any of the underlying issues the two movies suffered from. But as you said, he's a cinematographer and not a writer. He may have ideas, but his skills to bring these ideas to life just aren't there. And I agree with your point about the differences between Western and Eastern Godzilla movies. Western adaptations often emphasize battles, destruction, and the "good guys" beating the monster while the original Japanese films have always focused more on how Godzilla's presence affected the humans. This balance is what makes "Godzilla Minus One" a stand-out Godzilla movie. Thanks for watching and commenting.

@@Rebel_Rewrite "If Snyder ended up producing a director's cut, it implies that Netflix stepped in at some point and took over the reins." Not quite. It was literally in his contract that since Netflix wanted it PG-13 and each movie no more than 2 hours long, he would get to do an R rated, longer runtime "Snyder cut". He's mentioned this in interviews. There is nothing in this movie that would be significantly improved by an R rating. The problems are the plot and lack of character development. Runtime might help, but I suspect most of it probably could have been included in the PG-13 cut if he had dropped 95% of his slow-motion.

Basically, what we're getting is a Netflix Cut and a Snyder Cut. While it's not uncommon to have a theatrical release and an Uncut/Director's Cut version of a movie, it seems somewhat unconventional for a streaming service. I'm sure they have their reasons for doing so. I can't think of any benefits aside from appealing to both a teenage audience and a more adult audience. Oh, well.

Ryan Gosling has starred in films not solely aimed at a female audience, such as Drive, The Gray Man, and Blade Runner, showcasing his versatility as an actor. Similarly, Emily Blunt, known for her action roles, also portrays calmer characters, notably in A Quiet Place. Though, it would be disingenuous to overlook that it was written and produced by her husband, John Krasinski. And while she did do a good job acting, there probably wasn't much competition to beat to get the role. Thank you for sharing your thoughts; I value your input.

Movies are works of fiction and often take creative liberties for various reasons, such as storytelling, aesthetics, or character development. This doesn't necessarily mean there's an intent to mislead or confuse the audience. I don't think Snyder had any ulterior motives. I think he was just proud of the crops grown for the movie and perhaps wanted to display the strenuous labor involved. And to be fair, they do use some hovering machines to carry the wheat in the movie. The filmmakers might have chosen to show more traditional farming methods for various reasons, such as highlighting societal disparities, emphasizing the value of manual labor, or creating a visually striking contrast. It's not uncommon for works of fiction to present a future where certain aspects of society have progressed significantly, while others have remained unchanged or even regressed. However, it does break the immersion. Especially when the Motherworld needs that wheat, and they have technological advancements that could help increase the crop yield. That being said, it's always valuable to critically engage with the media we consume and question the messages they convey. Thanks for watching and commenting.

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I'd place the majority of the blame (about 80%) on ZS, with the rest on NF. NF handed him a blank check and let him produce without oversight, which is a producer's dream. Unfortunately, it can also result in a huge pile of crap, and in this case, that's exactly what happened. Thanks for watching, and I appreciate the comment.

Thank you for sharing your thoughts on the Barbie movie. It's clear you have a strong opinion. You bring up some interesting points, and I partially agree and disagree with them. Here’s my opinion on the criticism mentioned: *Unoriginal Opening* : It's true that Barbie pays homage to "2001: A Space Odyssey," but this isn't necessarily a negative. Paying homage is a common practice in filmmaking and can be seen as a form of respect and acknowledgment of influential works. "Everything, Everywhere, All at Once" used it as well, but nobody cared because it was a good movie. The Akira Slide is an iconic scene that gets replicated a lot within anime and live-action movies. The scene in question, where the little girls smash their baby dolls after encountering Barbie, serves a symbolic purpose. It illustrates Ruth Handler's revolutionary idea that girls could aspire to be more than housewives. By introducing Barbie, a doll that represented career women, astronauts, and doctors, Handler challenged the limited roles society envisioned for girls at that time. I think the intention was well-portrayed. Using an iconic scene didn’t bother me much. I actually liked how Gerwig used it to depict ushering in a new era. But admittedly, it is a bit lazy and prevents Gerwig from distinguishing herself from other directors by just copying others. *Barbie's Selfishness* : As for the portrayal of Barbie leaving Barbieland to become human, it's a significant moment in the film. Barbie's decision to walk away from her perfect world can be seen as a metaphor for personal growth. However, Ken immersed himself in the real world and experienced it. His experiences and development were just passed onto her at the end, which was a very questionable narrative decision. In my eyes, her leaving Barbieland also undermined the idea of what she is supposed to represent. *Negative Gender Message* : When it comes to the dynamics between Barbie and Ken, it's important to note that the film aims to explore themes of identity, independence, and gender roles. The portrayal of Ken as feeling overshadowed and wanting his own identity is a throwback to how housewives were treated in the US in the early 1900s to mid-50s. The juxtaposition between the male-dominated real world and the female-dominated Barbieland wasn’t lost on me. What I despised was how they passed off Barbieland as a paradise of equality, when in reality it was the exact same oppressive domination but with reversed gender roles. The attempt to gaslight the audience into believing that only women in charge means equality is misleading. In reality, equal opportunity does not equate to equal outcome and is unfair by default-but I digress. *Underdeveloped Characters* : Gloria, Sasha, and her husband were completely underdeveloped, especially Sasha and her conflict with her mother. Sasha cared more about her Dad than Gloria did when they left for Barbieland. *Gerwig's Lack of Knowledge* : It's worth noting that creative interpretation often brings fresh perspectives to beloved characters and stories. Gerwig's vision for Barbie differs from the traditional narrative and aims to address broader societal issues. For me, her interpretation completely missed the point of what the character is and supposedly stands for. In conjunction with shoe-horning in her political views where they don’t belong, or at times, are outright wrong, made it even worse. *Gloria and her Husband* : You bring up an intriguing point. If Gloria's depression and lack of love for her husband were indeed passed onto Barbie, it would make sense that Barbie's behavior towards Ken mirrors this dynamic. It's an interesting perspective that adds a layer of psychological depth to the characters' interactions. This insight highlights how the film's narrative might be exploring complex human emotions and relationships through its characters. However, I feel like this type of complexly implemented relationship is way above the writer's ability. It’s probably just a coincidence. Thanks for watching. I appreciate the comments and your insights.

@@Rebel_Rewrite I agree, but the first thing one remembers is the opening and end of a movie. There's nothing wrong with taking inspiration from someone else's work, but you don't open with it. It's not only lazy but shows a lack of creativity. Don't even get me started on Greta Gerwig's vision of Barbie Land, it's devoid of imagination and where the hells the water? If she had just watched a couple of episodes of Barbie: Life in the Dreamhouse or any Lego movie, she'd know that just cuz they're toys don't mean they can't be shown eating and drinking. Movies like Clueless, Legally Blonde, or even Mannequin look more akin to a true Barbie movie. Imagine something you love that's turned into a movie, but the person behind it doesn't truly grasp what it's all about. Some fans of Batman hated the depiction of their beloved hero in the campy 60s TV series. William Dozier, who is responsible for developing the series, had never before read comic books and treated Batman as a joke, he even made himself the narrator. Mindy Kaling doesn't understand Scooby-Doo and thinks only morons watch cartoons, so she made VELMA all about herself and ridiculed everyone else.

I don't think the beginning and the end are the most memorable parts of a movie by default. I believe it depends on the individual and how they perceive it. There are many movies where I completely forget how they started because the starting hook wasn't engaging enough or it didn't have one at all. I completely forgot that "Barbie" parodied "2001: A Space Odyssey" until you mentioned it. I recognized and registered it, but I just didn't feel too strongly about it. You must also consider that some people in the audience (most children probably) didn't get the reference at all. Therefore, I don't think it was that important to most. Regarding Barbieland, it's supposed to work like a child's imagination. It's like when children play tea party or house. When they do, they tend not to have liquids and actual foods, because it's imagined. That's why there's no water or food. That is also the reason why Barbie floats out of the house when she uses the car. Children grab the toy and place it in the car directly, rather than realistically, step by step, moving the doll and using the car doors, etc. If I had made the movie, I'd have used actual Barbie and Ken dolls and stop motion when in Barbieland, and only used actors (real people) when outside of Barbieland, ergo reality, to create a clear distinction. Having real people act like dolls works, but it doesn't create that perfect illusion. It's similar to when bad CGI is used in real-world scenes. Adaptation of Books: Just recently, George R. R. Martin spoke out about not respecting the original creator's intention and vision when adapting books, etc. While I agree with that, you will never be able to adapt something 1 to 1. The moment you sell the rights to something, it's out of the original creator's hands. The real problem is the arrogance and audacity of the people adapting other people's works, thinking they know better without consulting the original creator, and even when they do, their input is disregarded. The same thing happened with Stephen King's "The Shining." While the novel is centered around Jack struggling with addiction and redemption, mirroring King's own battle with alcoholism, Kubrick at that time portrayed him as an axe-murdering madman and made it a full-on horror movie. Of course, King hates it, but nobody sides with King in that debate. Everyone just praises Kubrick's work even though it disrespects and omits many major themes from the novel. I think it always depends on how much was changed and how significant the changes are. Nobody has issues with Peter Jackson's "LOTR" even though he omitted the character of Tom Bombadil from the first book/movie. Thanks for commenting. I appreciate the insights.

@@Rebel_Rewrite Obviously you sound very knowledgeable, a writer perhaps? Please forgive my layman's terms. [narrator] When you’re playing with Barbies nobody bothers to walk them down the stairs and out the door, et cetera. You just pick them up and put them where you want them to go. "You use your imagination." We are shown Barbie floating down from her Dreamhouse but never flying back up to her bedroom. If this world is supposed to be how kids imagination fly, shouldn't we be seeing them all flying then? The movie never explicitly says it's a kids imaginary world, one only assumes. Would a child create a matriarchal society? Probably if they were raised in a cult. If the children of the world are playing with their dolls, their imagination would differ from everyone else's. Idk any kid who enjoys talk of politics, do you? Some kids love playing with their mermaid dolls in real water. There's actually a Barbie color reveal doll that changes color in water. Margot Robbie explained that there are no elements in Barbie Land. No water or fire. (In Barbie: Life in the Dreamhouse there is an abundance of very real water but no real fire for obvious reasons) Greta Gerwig was apparently that insistent that Barbie Land couldn't be cluttered, and as a result, there's no trash in Barbie Land. And of course, there's no need to get clean if there's nothing to make you dirty! It would be a real mess if parents had to contend with water splashing all over the place when their kids were playing with Barbies, so Gerwig decided there would be no water in Barbie Land - not in the shower, the ocean, or even Barbie's pool, which is actually just a flat, blue-painted surface. (This is apparently how imagination works?) "When children play tea party or house. They tend not to have liquids and actual foods, because it's imagined. That's why there's no water or food." But when we enter into their imagination it then becomes very real. The empty cups are then filled with liquid. In the real world the cups are empty, but in the imaginary world it's not. I hope this makes more sense. The movie is rated PG-13 but I don't think she thought of what children want when making the movie. (ADHD kicking in) To think she has two sons and kept using the word patriarchy. (No wonder Shakira and her boys hated the film) I'm really sorry, I don't like arguing. I never liked debates in school. I just really hated the movie (obviously) and was hoping it was something else. Thank You.

Yeah, I write. I look at these movies mostly from a writing perspective (story structure, pacing, character development, etc.) and less at creative choices, artistic interpretations, or technical implementations (use of colors, filming techniques, etc.), unless it's very noticeable. Making these videos is a sort of mental exercise to identify issues and solve them so I don't end up making the same mistakes. With that said, overall, I agree with your statements and criticism. *Child vs. Adult* Barbieland's imagined world is highly inconsistent. On the one hand, the narrator points out they behave like a child imagines (the stair quote). But if they actually behaved as if children were playing with them, some Kens and Barbies would've been left lying face down on the ground somewhere in the streets when the day ended (the kid didn’t tidy up). Aside from the stair joke, there’s not much to go on as to where or what Barbieland is: real or imaginative. On the other hand, they win Nobel prizes and discuss limiting a company's right to free speech in order to curb plutocracies. They keep throwing around five-dollar words like fascism, equality, and patriarchy but never bother to explain them, or when they do, explain them wrongly or poorly. These are neither the vocabulary nor the thoughts of a child. So, yeah, there’s absolutely a massive disconnect. For me personally, the immersion and suspension of disbelief were broken during the opening credits when the characters started spouting political nonsense, injecting the director's beliefs into the story rather than trying to create a believable world. *Imagination vs. Reality* "But when we enter into their imagination, it then becomes very real. The empty cups are then filled with liquid. In the real world, the cups are empty, but in the imaginary world, they’re not. I hope this makes more sense." This can be debated back and forth. Something real in a child's imagination still doesn't materialize in the real world. The distinction between the reality and imagination of Barbieland was poorly explained. I feel like its only purpose was to be used comedically, like Barbie's inability to sip tea in the real world or the car flipping off the road without damage. If Barbieland is a shared imagination among children, then there wouldn’t be a consensus. What kind of tea is it? Black tea, green tea, chamomile tea? Is it salt water or fresh water? Does the child even know the difference? It’s an interesting thought experiment for sure, but at this point, it’s getting way too complex and philosophical. Greta Gerwig's choices to exclude elements like water and fire to avoid clutter and messes make practical sense. This decision might have unintentionally limited the imaginative aspect, though. Frankly, I don't think Gerwig put that much thought into it, to be honest. Anyway, I’ve shared my opinion on that matter. If you want to further explore that theme, I suggest you post on Reddit. Having more people share their opinions on that subject might be less biased and more insightful due to differing viewpoints. *PG-13* I did not know that the movie had a PG-13 rating, making it kind of pointless. Knowing that, it feels like the movie totally missed the mark in my opinion. But it kind of explains why it was filled with awkward political babble; it basically excluded children as the target audience. Overall, I thought the movie was disappointing, but I didn’t hate it. I just don’t feel strongly enough about Barbie to care, nor do I have any fond memories of playing with Barbies. My sister had Barbie dolls, and that’s about it. Thanks for commenting.

Ken had a lot of screen time, funny jokes, dance numbers, and a song. Aside from that Ryan Gosling did a great job and he even performed the Ken song at the Oscars. Thanks for watching and commenting.

@@Rebel_Rewrite np! I love your content!

I'm so sorry to hear about your grandmother's passing. My condolences to you and your family during this difficult time. Please, don't blame yourself for not being at the hospital-her illness and passing were beyond your control. Blaming the mayor or anyone else won't help with your grief. Instead, try to focus your energy on supporting your family, especially your mother. Being there for each other is what matters most right now. I can relate to your feelings of regret and sadness. Shortly before my grandmother died, I was supposed to visit her with my family, but I couldn't go. When my family visited her, I had one last video call with her. That night, she passed away in her sleep. Initially, I had thoughts like, "I should have been there," or "I should've chosen differently," but as time passed, I realized that what happened was beyond my control. These feelings of regret will linger, but they will decrease over time. You'll come to accept that sometimes, despite our best intentions, things don't go as we hope. Take comfort in the memories you have and the time you did share. Right now, focus on being there for your family and allowing them to be there for you. It's okay to grieve and take your time to heal. Take care, Pat

I appreciate your perspective on the issues you highlighted, but I disagree. I don't think these problems are directly related to the pacing of the story. The issues with Wish's underdeveloped magic system, lack of world-building, and poor characterization stem from the narrative structure and script development rather than the speed at which the plot unfolds. Here’s why: *World-Building and Magic System* : The movie's fast pacing contributes to a feeling of rushing through the story, but the real issue lies in the lack of detailed exposition and coherent rules for the magic system. World-building requires effort and integration into the plot, not just more screen time. The movie failed to implement its magic elements naturally into the narrative, regardless of pacing. *Characterization* : Developing characters, such as exploring Asha's relationship with her father or King Magnifico's background and motivations, depends on the quality of the script and the depth given to these characters. The movie is missing strategic flashbacks and character interactions necessary for the audience to gain the needed insight. *King Magnifico’s Transformation* : King Magnifico's abrupt change points to inconsistent character development rather than a pacing issue. Proper foreshadowing is the culprit, not the pacing framework. Effective storytelling ensures characters are believable and gradually develop. This is a matter of scriptwriting, not pacing. *Plot Development vs. Songs* : The decision to prioritize songs over plot development is a creative choice. It impacts how the story feels but doesn't inherently relate to pacing. The overuse of songs to supplement missing plot and character development resulted in a rushed pace due to missing context. In summary, while a slower pace or longer runtime might have provided more time to explore these elements, the core issue is how the existing time and narrative devices were badly constructed. Better integration of world-building, character backstories, and consistent character development are the actual culprits, regardless of the pacing. I also don't think the strike was the main reason. But it's possible that it influenced Wish's post-production phase. Even then, the influence would have been marginal, unless they pointed out it was crap and had to be reworked from the ground up. Thanks for watching and commenting.

I saw that as well. I was entertained and I thought it was okay. My favorite movie so far is Dune 2. Night Swim is a close second. I'm looking forward to watching Kingdom of the planet of the Apes. And I'm gonna take a good look at the upcoming The Crow reboot.

@@Rebel_Rewrite also another thing that makes me sad its that Brazil as i mention in or last conversations its a third word country , sad that most filmography its just comedy or soap opera, i mean before i set on biology i wanted to be a movie director , but working as director its dificult , plus mine directors inspiration are Tim Burton, Guilermo del Toro, Stephen sommers, Timur Bekamabatov, the radio silence duo , plus mine genre are fiction, fantasy, horror , making acation stylized acation sequences, ( bullets fly in slow motion, rember Timur did wanted) , or making creatures niether human size ( like Stephen mummy or Guilermo creatures) , or kaiju size (Godzilla, kong) would required lot of CG & make up worst give that my country govermant its terrible & shaddy in funding as you mention there know way the were green light these things , what you think also i mean europe hás you own big budget fantasy or low budget horror films like Hammer, and Ásia especilay china makes monky king/ journey into a west blockbuster i mean Brazil need its own b / blockbuster movie session

I don't think that's necessarily true. While it's true that Brazil doesn't invest much in its movie industry, almost no other country does either. All the large studios like Walt Disney, Warner Bros., Universal, Sony, and Paramount are privately owned companies and mostly located in the U.S. For most foreigners, it's very difficult to act in or work on movies and television there. That's why most actors, directors, and writers work for low pay or no pay in indie movies-or they move to L.A. There are movies that, despite their low budget, found great success due to their intriguing ideas. "Saw" is one of them, as well as "Mad Max." The most notable one by far is "The Blair Witch Project." Blaming your country isn't going to help your situation. Besides, Brazil has produced some incredible films, like "Cidade de Deus" ("City of God"), which is one of my all-time favorites. You don't have to stop wanting to become a director; you just need a plan how to become one. I write novels. They haven't been published yet, and the chances of a publisher taking a chance on me are very low because, for one; nobody knows who I am, and secondly, they don't know if my book will sell. I built a website and had it for a year with a few excerpts from my manuscripts, but nobody visited the page - not even once. That's why I created this CZcams channel to attract an audience that might be interested in my books and stories. Honestly, I'm progressing slower than I imagined because I had no idea how do anything. My background is in financial services, not videography, but I won't let that stop me. I'm figuring things out as I go along. It's slow, but preserverance is key. I definetly underestimated how much time and effort is spent ont building a channel and making entertaining and engaging videos. But as the quality of my content improves and the more content I have, the more subscribers I get. Rather than saying my country doesn't invest enough in my writing, I try to make something happen myself. Think about what you can do and control, not what you can't do and can't control. Hope that helps.

There are a few reasons but these three are the main reasons why I don't think most politicians care about environmental issues: Economic Interests: Many politicians are backed by powerful industries, such as fossil fuels or big players in manufacuring (car companies for example). These parties have a significant financial interest in maintaining the status quo. These industries lobby heavily and fund political campaigns, leading politicians to prioritize economic interests over environmental concerns. Short Term Goals: Politicians focus on short-term goals to secure immediate results that will help them win their next election. Climate action requires long-term planning and large investments (tax money). It won't yield immediate benefits or visible results within a single electoral term, that's why they're low priority for many politicians. Global Coordination: Effective climate action requires global cooperation, which is challenging to achieve. Different countries have varying levels of economic development and priorities, making it difficult to agree on unified actions and policies. That's just my opinon though.

@@Rebel_Rewrite and sucks that capitalism can go off the rails with people minds still its the only thing that make the word spin, and actualy the other ideolgy comunism its much worse especialy in North korea , and dont get pat sometimes which ideolgy you thinks its best for a society and its enviromental

Best ideology in my opinon is Social Democracy. Many economincally strong countries in Europe use it, or a form of it.

Thanks. I hope it's gonna help with the CZcams algorithm.

Thank you for sharing your insightful views. Regarding the point about borrowing from other movies, you’re absolutely right. Rebel Moon isn’t the first film to draw inspiration from existing works, and it won’t be the last. As you mentioned, A New Hope borrowed elements from earlier sources. George Lucas was inspired by classic space operas like “Flash Gordon” and the French comic series “Valérian and Laureline.” Additionally, the concept of a sprawling, interconnected universe with thousands of cities and planets has been a recurring theme in science fiction. In the case of Rebel Moon the execution fell short. Somehting that I can appreciate about Star Wars are the many creative designs that make it futuristic, and memorable. Whereas Rebel Moon borrowed ideas and styles from existing, past cultures; "German WW 2" uniforms and Roman togas. Rebel Moon's creativity felt stifled. Thanks again for watching and commenting.

I do like Snyder's movies for the most part, and Rebel Moon is his idea. He just isn't a good enough writer. What it really boils down to is hiring someone who understands how to write compelling characters and knows actual worldbuilding. Snyder relies almost too exclusively on visual storytelling. Thanks for watching and commenting.

I hope you and your family are save from all this. From what I've heard President Lula has pledged 1 billion to those affected by the flood. Let's hope that this commitment translates into effective relief efforts on the ground. 🙏 Brazil indeed has immense potential and many ressources, and it's essential for its leaders to prioritize the well-being of their citizens. While historical factors and colonization play a role in shaping a country's trajectory, it's ultimately the decisions made by politicians and policymakers today that determine its future. Another factor is the deforstation of the Amazon rain forest. Because of a lack of trees, the now wastelands, don't hold back the water as much. But the flooding and rain are unusal weather phenomenon. And they keep plaguing the entire world. South East Asia is suffering from an extreme heat wave right now as well.

@@Rebel_Rewrite no we are okay, it was another city but still it was pretty sad to see that disaster. Also o watched Abigail was a Pretty cool movie

Thank you for commenting and the supporting. I appreciate it.

Appreciate the kind words and encourgment. It's partially my fault though. The cahnnel name isn't good. It's not well optimazied for searches. I've been working on rebranding though and I'm hoping to finish at the end of the month. Witha new, banner, logo, and channel name.

@@Rebel_Rewrite Good luck!

I think the assassination scene could've worked for me if we had more insight into Belisarius and Kora's relationship. Throughout both movies, they never really engage with each other. They have no dialog except for when she's a child on her home planet. The audience doesn't know if Kora has expressed doubts before and if she shot the princess to prove her loyalty to Belisarius, or if she's always been loyal. We have no clear image of how good or bad their relationship is. Due to that, the betrayal lost a significant amount of impact - for me. I couldn't tell how sudden or telegraphed Belisarius' betrayal was. Given what we know, it was very illogical. He could've used the assassination to get rid of a political rival, perhaps rather than a loyal companion. Another reason I didn't mention why I disliked the scene is how Kora was robbed of her decision to rebel. After Belisarius' betrayal, realistically, she had no choice but to take up arms and rebel. She wasn't pushed over the edge (internal conflict), Belisarius' betrayal forced her to switch sides in order to survive (external influence). The princess surviving isn't an issue, if the reveal of her survival was better implemented into the story. Perhaps if the information led to a subplot, where Korra faces a dilemma: abduct a person aboard the main ship who knows the princess's location, or prevent the cannon from destroying the village and villagers. I hope that helps clarify my view on this. Thanks for watching and I appreciate your comment.

@@Rebel_Rewrite snyder never really has his characters speak.

It's sad to see after 100 years of being in the business and with a huge budget at their disposal, Wish is the best they can come up with. Thanks for commenting.

@@Rebel_Rewrite yeah, anytime. I'm just so disappointed with the movie's execution and direction. It totally sucks. And it totally bothers me that people who do love this movie are delusional over the plot line and soundtrack. Disney is just trying to gaslight us into thinking which is lesser of two evils or something.

I'm really curious to konw what the people who worked on this (animators, marketing dept, etc.) thought about the movie, because at some point they had to realize that it's trash. Somehow everybody just seemed to have accepted the fact and continued polishing the turd, as they say.

@@Rebel_Rewrite yeah, they act as if they're proud of it being a masterpiece when really it's not. They ought to be embarrassed that not too many people like this piece of crap.

I didn’t enjoy the movie. And the people who enjoys it, be my guest. The movie is terrible in the worst of ways. Asha who is the antagonist of the film couldn’t accept no for an answer. Not only that, she has the audacity to convinced the queen that her husband is evil. Which btw, why Amaya sided with Asha?? Amaya should know her husband more than this entitled brat. Plus, Asha left out a very, VERY important detail to her generic friends when Magnifico told her his tragic story. You know, the almost burnt tapestry as a reminder; where the king was just a wee boy and lost his parents by selfish and greedy people and burn everything into the ground. Yeah, Asha left that whole info and never brought it up. And Amaya too, surprisingly.

The goat and the star were both wasted character opportunities, in addition to her 6 random friends. Thanks for commenting.

Even if they licensed Wish designs to diaper companies, the profits won't be nowhere near enough to cover the losses. Thanks for commenting.

Wonka was everything Wish should've been. Heartwarming story, good characters, simple plot, good visuals and music. I saw a few reviews complain about Wonka that there's not enough of a connection to the old Wonka (Charlie and the chocolate factory, 1971) which makes no sense. It's a new take on the story for a new generation of children, not a continuation of a story targeted at ~50 year old adults. Thanks for watching and commenting.

@@Rebel_Rewrite also its supposed to be a prequel to gene wilder also who wants wonka movie with the same damn story that is overdone

I agree and disagree with that statement. Watching the same thing over and over again is boring, but it also depends on how memorable the plot is. Charlie and the chocolate factory is very unique. It was rebooted in 2005, therefore an *updated* version to watch is available. Rebooting such an updated version in 2023 doesn't make much sense. But there are other instances where periodically updating a movie makes sense. One example I can think of is the latest iteration of A Star Is Born, starring Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper. The original is from 1937. It was rebooted with respectively contemporary popular actors in 1954, then in 1976, and lastly in 2018. Another one might be made in ~2045. And then there are monster movies like Godzilla. The plot or premise never changes but it's still always popular.

The Garfield era movies had some of the best CGI and they had good plot points; Gwen Stacy, Peter's parents, and his strained relationship with Harry Osborne. But the overall writing was weak and the casting choices and character designs were questionable at times. I think the biggest issue was that the Tobey Maguire movies were still fresh in people's memories. The Tom Holland ones because of their connection to the MCU managed to ride the hype - and of course they were well produced. I liked the Andrew Garfield era, but the Maguire one is more nostalgic and with a more memorable cast. Thanks for watching and commenting.

My wording in the video was poor. I made Magnifico sound more caring than he was, but his motivation was to prevent the same tragedy he suffered as a child from happening again. What really bothered me about him was that he had no narcissistic tendencies at first and seemingly acquired them on a whim once questioned. The transition wasn't gradual; it felt abrupt and forced to me. If the movie had made it clear that he wasn't doing it for the good of the people but that he wanted to primarily protect himself-being self-absorbed-by policing others, I would've been okay with it. In one frame in the movie at around 1:21:05, right when Magnifico was imprisoned in the crystal, you see a mask resembling the magic mirror from Snow White. I assume that's the reason he was almost forced to develop narcissistic tendencies to create that Easter egg. I did not perceive him as a well-rounded character but rather one that was changed to fit the part when needed. Asha lived with her Grandfather and Mother all her life, and with her father until he died. Therefore, if losing a wish made them so depressed or sad, wouldn't Asha have noticed that? You could even make a counter-argument here that forgetting your wish and the worries that come along with it will help you lead a long life. After all, Saba made it all the way to 100. The last two points are excellent. I'd guess Magnifico's age to be around 50-55+, but regardless of his age, Saba would've been 65 at the lowest when Rosa's was established. That means he spent a large portion of his life pursuing his dream before giving it up willingly. If you're a parent, wouldn't you know about your child's wish or have a vague idea what it might be? The only explanation I can think of is that the wish is magically removed from everyone once it is handed over. I appreciate the comment and the insight. Thank you for watching.

When I first heard about the Madame Web movie, I thought they were gonna introduce Morlun and he was gonna hunt down Spider Totems, but instead we got this disappointing mess. Did you have any ideas on how to improve the story? I think a more interesting Villain like Morlun, could've really helped this movie. Since he kills all Spider totems, it doesn't need to be Peter Parker / Spider-Man. It could've been any Spider-Man, ro Woman, as long as they have abilities, but oh, well.

​@@Rebel_Rewritei think the Kraven could be a moderaest sucess beacuse of the Logan/ Rambo style plot , but who knows

Kraven's stunts, action, revenge plot, and the fact that it's R-rated help it get attraction. In the trailer they showed how Kraven got his powers, and it's not very confidence inspiring. Financially, I predict it'll do better than Madame Web or Morbius but I believe it will struggle to breakeven. I hope the rumors about Aaron Tyler-Johnson becoming the next Bond will spark curiosity and people are gonna check out Kraven.

If they had chosen any other title, and removed the first bit of narration in the movie, it could've been an average adventure movie. But no, they had to rub it in. Thanks for watching and I appreciate the comment.

Depends. Does Maleficent count or not? 🤔

Yes, she was very selfish. Her grandfather never asked for his wish to come true. She decided that on her own. Thanks for watching and commenting.

Yeah, if the king's promises are to grant one wish a month and protect his kingdom, how is he supposed to protect them if there's a chance of endangering them for a dangerous/non-specific wish? Having so many lives under your responsibility is terrible, and even more so if you decide to take unnecessary risks...

I'm glad you enjoyed my video. I am fully aware that criticizing someone else's work comes across as audacious and wanting to *improve* on it, may be perceived as insolent. But that is never my intention. I will praise the aspects I enjoy but I'm not afraid to point out what I dislike and why. I try to stay objective, provide constructive criticism, and not simply hate on someone else's efforts. My goal is to offer insights for improvement. The most important thing for me is explaining why I dislike certain plot points, or characters, etc, and provide a different - although, subjective - take on it. First and Foremost, I do it to improve my own abilities and foster my own growth. I create and post these videos online because I'm curious to know what other people think. I'm particularly interested to see if there a discrepancy between what I thought and how other people perceived it. If there are differences, I want to understand if it's an oversight or lack of insight, on my part. I made a video about Transformers 7 - Rise of the Beasts a while back and thought people would agree with my viewpoints. They didn't. The video was downvoted a lot, but nobody commented on it saying I was wrong either. I'm still not sure what the issue with that one was. WIthout feedback I'm unable to tell if I am in the wrong , if perhaps the video was badly produced, or simply recommend to the wrong people by the algorithm. Anyway, thanks for commenting. I appreciate the engagement.

It's important to create characters that resonate with the audience. Asha was no different than any of the other forgettable background characters. Thank you for sharing your thoughts.

She's right up there with Jafar and Scar. 😂

Ooh, sick burn! Guess Disney didn't expect that, huh? Woof! 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣

I'm not sold on the shapeshifting star love interest, but it sounds more interesting then what we got. I can see why they decided to drop it, though. I don't think the star being a love interest would've made much of a difference. Since the King's unreasonable wish keeping and the loss of wishes were the core concepts. In my opinion, a love story would've detracted even more from the badly thought out main concept - wish granting and magic - and felt more like filler to cover it up. But I'm not familiar with the original idea, so I can't say how important of a key role the love interest would've played. The married villain couple sounds cool and interesting. Gives off Disney-esque Bonnie and Clyde vibes. Which reminds me, I forgot to mention how bothered I was by how quickly the queen betrayed her husband and teamed up with a bunch of random kids to take him down. She wasn't very torn about it either. I was expecting her to have an inner conflict about it but at the end, she even seemed happy. Almost, as if she had finally managed to escaped an abusive relationship. Their relationship really felt off to me at the end there. Thanks for watching. I appreciate the comment.

@@Rebel_Rewrite That’s fair. Personally, I prefer the idea of the star shapeshifter romance, because love stories are such a vital part of Disney’s history. If Wish wants to claim to be a centennial celebration of Disney, I think paying tribute to their love stories is very important. But I couldn't agree more about the queen in the movie. I hated how she stabbed her husband in the back and couldn’t have cared less about saving him. The movie tried to claim that using the evil book even once would damn a person forever, but that made no sense at all. What the queen should’ve done was assume the book was lying (it was a book of evil after all) and fight to get the man she loved back. Disney’s history is big on saying that true love’s kiss is powerful enough to break any curse. How cool would it have been to have the VILLAIN, instead of a princess, saved by true love’s kiss?

That's a good point. Going back to the roots and paying homage to the classic, princess love stories could've been the right play here. Adding a novel twist like saving the villain instead of defeating and imprisoning him and you have an interesting new take on a classic story. Asha, the shapeshifting love interest, and the queen could've teamed up and tried to free Magnifico from the corruption of the book to save Rosas. With a scenario like this, further tension can be added if Asha secretly didn't believe in saving the King, and planned to betray the queen, should the opportunity arise. A movie like that could've been a great new gateway movie into classic fairy tales for a new generation while being novel, and nostalgic, for older generations.

Let's hope the next Disney project they collaborate on will be a bigger success.

@@Rebel_Rewrite Hopefully with better written story and new characters who would be more important and useful into their role. Jannike Kruse is also celebrating her 30th anniversary of animated dubbing and it’s great that she’s got a new Disney role in Norwegian many years later! 🇳🇴

Regarding Disney's typical release schedule, they often aim for Thanksgiving/Christmas releases, tapping into the holiday season's family-oriented audience. This time around was the centennial anniversary and the producers intended to incorporate the wish-granting-theme for which Disney is known for. They just failed to create a compelling story and the movie ended up feeling *forced* to me. While a bad ending might not align with Disney's usual fare, introducing a darker turn in the middle of the movie - releasing all wishes and creating a chaos where laws of physics, and whatnot, were broken - could add tension and depth to the story without necessarily compromising its overall family-friendly appeal. The idea of Asha and the King being forced to work together as they strive to undo the chaos could create compelling character dynamics. The concept of the book whispering ominous thoughts is a great idea. Making it an ancient evil wizard's powerful tome, which starts out as a helpful companion but turns out to control it’s user, could’ve been a great twist. A plot device like a power hungry book that needs to consume wishes to grant wishes, could’ve also been interesting. When the King runs out of *bad* wishes to sacrifice, he’s forced to feed the book *vague* wishes, and eventually *good* wishes, but nothing helps to keep the whispers from becoming louder. This wouldn't just solve Magnifico's abrupt transition into a villain but provides a reason for him to collect and keep the wishes in the first place as well. Thanks for watching and I appreciate the thoughtful comment.

It's been ages since I've seen any Jeanne of Arc movies. When the Milla Jovovich one came out in the same year there was one starring Leelee Sobieski. From what I remember the movies were okay. For the most part, I'm not really into historical movies. I like documentaries, but not fictional history movies. With that said, one of my favorite movies is Kingdom of Heaven. It is based on actual historical characters, but the plot is overdramatized or outright fiction. It's still a good and entertaining movie. The Gandhi movie starring Sir Ben Kingsley is good and accurate, but 4 hours long. I guess those two would be my favorite historical characters. Regarding, people talking to God. Back then they were either saints or sinners. Mental health care has only been a subject for the last century. The chances of Jeanne being schizophrenic are actually quite high. Nobody can actually prove it, but evidence suggests it.

And Abe what you think about my opinion one him

Abraham Lincoln was a very talented and smart man. He accomplished many significant things that still shape society - first and foremost America - today.

In the grand scheme of things, the movie was alright. My biggest gripe was that they advertised it as not being a damsel in distress movie, only ending up being nothing but a damsel in distress movie. If they had just dropped those literal two first sentences in the movie and instead embraced being a generic fantasy movie, with a more fitting title, I probably wouldn't have even made this video. In a way, the producers accomplished what they set out to do; create buzz. If this is the reception they wanted though, is another story. Regarding Millie Bobby Brown, I don't feel like she's being pushed more than other female actress that came before her. When someone is popular, they tend to be in everything. She's kinda the female face of Netflix thanks to Stranger Things' success. Zendaya is also in a lot of productions these days, as well as Florence Pugh.

Would've been more funnier if she had voiced Toad.

@@Rebel_Rewrite Well the funniest part is that Kaycie Chase as the French voice of Isabella actually voiced a Yellow Toad with that quote « How? Look at us, we’re adorable! » and Lumalee in The Super Mario Bros Movie. Also Ewout Eggink as the Dutch voice of Bruno is also the Dutch voice of the Talking Flower in Super Mario Bros Wonder.

Let's hope Inside Out 2 isn't too much of a failure. Pete Docter isn't directing or credit as a writer, therefore my expectations are fairly low.

@@Rebel_Rewrite Bro. It's just a movie. It had a Beautiful concept on adventure and experience and now you complain in that!!!!😡😡😡

I'm confused, which movie are you talking about, Wish?

@@Rebel_Rewrite Yes. Wish. Cause you were blaming the artist. They did nothing wrong.

I'm blaming the writers for not being able to write an interesting story. I never blamed the artists. I even praised Chris Pine for giving a good voice over performance.

They implementation of Super Mario Games into actual plot points in the movie (Super Smash Bros., Mario Kart, Jumpman, etc.) gave the movie an additional level of depth. Honestly, I was expecting something similar in Wish, but it turned out ot be such a let down. There are a few Easter Eggs, like; Magnifico will become the mirror on the wall in snow white, and then there is a Peter Pan looking adult who wants to fly. Also, I think Asha is supposed to be a new iteration of cinderella's fairy godmother. But the Easter Eggs are too subtlety hinted at and easily missed.

There are 6 voice actors of King Magnifico who also voiced a character in The Super Mario Bros Movie: - Raphael Rossatto: Mario & Magnifico in Brazilian Portuguese 🇧🇷 - Máté Szabó: Toad & Magnifico in Hungarian 🇭🇺 - Uroš Buh: Toad & Magnifico in Slovenian 🇸🇮 - Christos Thanos: Donkey Kong & Magnifico in Greek 🇬🇷 - Kenneth Christensen: Donkey Kong & Magnifico in Danish 🇩🇰 - Jeppe Beck Laursen: Bowser & Magnifico in Norwegian 🇳🇴

Voice actors are often used multiple times for various roles. American voice actor Christopher Sabat for example has been in many popular anime that have aired from the year 2000 onward.

@@Rebel_Rewrite True but it depends on the voice director’s decision. For example, France went with French actor Lambert Wilson from The Matrix movies and Mrs. Harris Goes To Paris. He played in English then dubbed himself in French but even if he looks like Magnifico, his voice doesn’t fit at all that I cringed from both of his speaking and singing voice! Oh how I wished they would brought back iconic Disney voices or an actual voice actor who would fit better for Magnifico. As for Asha’s French voice, she’s the perfect cast and for her first time role in voice acting, Océane Demontis did an excellent work. 😉

You seem to be very interested in voice acting. Is voice acting an interest of yours?