Monday, August 30, 2021

Movie Review Madness - Reminiscence


 Watched Reminiscence on HBO Max, not in a theater.  I paused it maybe three times to get a snack, take a break, check on Ray.  Home movie watching is silly - I am easily distracted.  If I had paid money and seen it in the theater I would have watched and enjoyed without getting up and wandering around.  And that's my plug for in-theater viewing. 

Anyway - I enjoyed this movie. It was clever enough and actually did keep my interest in the plot. 

It's Miami in the future and it's under water.  Daytime is too hot to do anything. Folks sleep, etc. Night is when folks come alive and the whole underbelly of life emerges.  Hugh Jackman (Nick) runs a business involving memories - you submerge in a water tank and a disc is played that relives your best moments in your memory.  That's what people are into now while their lives are moments of desperation. 

Hugh is also a detective along with Thandie Newton (great actress). They are trying  to solve a missing girl's case, a mobster involved situation, and Hugh's obsessed with Mae (Rebecca Ferguson). 

Lots of intrigue, mixed up crap, and I can't give more detail. Reminiscence was a good flick, thanks to Hugh and cast. It had me guessing and was interesting future concept.  Thumbs up with a B+. 

10 comments:

  1. I agree Joanne watcing a movie at home is not the same as a theatre, but pleased you enjoyed it all the same.
    Have a good week.
    Yvonne.

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    1. yep - we seem to agree on a lot. But - with disease, home viewing is the majority of the way to see decent stuff.

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  2. We skipped in theaters due to crappy reviews, but might watch on HBO Max after your recommendation.

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    1. If your wife likes Hugh, she'll be happy. Like I said this is easy to pause and go get a snack. But it's a good time killer too. Keep low expectations.

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  3. I have ADD when watching almost anything, so I understand. And theater seating isn't comfortable for me. I'll skip this one, but I always enjoy your reviews.
    Hugs.

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    1. Glad to be of service. I like Hugh, so that was the draw and he's decent in this flick.

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  4. Hi Joanne - good cast ... that would sway me - if someone else suggested it and I'd happily watch - but not select for myself. Thanks for the review though ... and yes I like to get up and down ... cheers Hilary

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    1. my review was probably generous, but I like Hugh. The movie had some interesting concepts. I was killing time.

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  5. Yeah, I'm not a fan of home movies either. Big screen, big crowds, bought out popcorn, stepping over people's toes, the full monty - essential parts of the experience as far as I am concerned :) Hope your week is going well.

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    1. glad to hear we agree. It is the atmosphere and the collective laugh, startle, etc - all in the dark.

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