Lisa Kinoti

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Personally, l loved the movie. And I am not even one for sci-fi stuff, but, the idea of lifelike Ai is very believable. We are already headed there. The lack of a fifth star in my rating is due to the Ai randomly knowing that sexual acts would make the primary user feel better. I mean, I understand how Ai technology works. The machine (which is what they are) searches numerous databases to find information on any given topic. But... I am sure that searching a database like Google for ways of reducing stress is not going to note sex as number 1 on the list. The Ai could have suggested that he go for a run or something. So, it almost seems like that Ai is pre-programmed to be freaky by nature. 😂 All I am saying is that the storyline gets a little jerky there (no pun intended). Maybe a little back story on the Ai's nature would have helped. I don't know. I don't write movies. Otherwise, the idea that an Ai could be subservience to a fault, is quite possible. I already don't trust Ai, and this movie only made that mistrust worse. Very well made movie in my opinion.

Dexter, what the duck!?!? The ending is.... why do you keep breaking my heart??? I just finished watching this miniseries as I am in love with Dexter from the original Dexter series. I hate it when he breaks the code as he did there in the last episode of new blood... I will not spoil it for anyone, but, the shock value for me was unbearably painful. The whole series is A+ though. Glad that the momentum has not been lost. And, Dexter... you better not dissapoint me in the resurrection. I mean, I can't even fathom a resurrection, but.... I will be waiting with baited breathe. Finally, a reason to look forward to 2025. P.S: Michael C. Hall, you are amazing! ❤️

Personally, I love the movie. I had no idea how many people were offended by some of the comments made by the characters in the movie, and rightly so... some of the comments subtly insinuated socio-political agendas. I will let you be the judge for yourself. Still, I didn't take it too seriously as I was focused on the storyline which was beautifuly written. The actors are amazing, and the setting, the house, is magnificent. I do have one question though, and this might be a SPOILER. Why on earth would they move again if now we know that the house was haunted by a friendly ghost who may or may not have moved on? Why not stay there now that there is no danger? What if the next house they move to is haunted by the actual poltergeist? Huh? Should have stayed where you were. They could have ended the movie at the son smiling at the officer because he knows what happened to the ghost. It's like you have a really nice turkey roast but then you throw water at it. But overall... nice movie.

You just started a new diet. You swear to yourself that this time you will stick to it. It's been two weeks, you see no change in your body composition, but you stay determined to not give up like you have done so many times before. But one day you walk into the breakroom at work, and your well meaning boss brought doughnuts or a cake.... whatever your favorite off limits food is. Think of this. You can't help it. The doughnuts are oozing in sugary goodness that calls out your name, taunting you to eat them. So, you cave in, and you don't just eat one. You haven't had sugar in a while, so you binge. You eat three. As your taste buds explode in sweet joy, your conscience is yelling at you. "Stop eating! This is not good for you." But you can't. It tastes too good and you are willing to take all the risks just to experience this empty momentary pleasure. This. Is. What. It. Feels like for me when I watch Tyler Perry productions. It's always the same story, but dressed up differently every time. Beautiful black men and women, some of them truly talented, with a few sprinkles of other races here and there. The twists and turns are intoxicating, but somehow we know how it is going to end. And I am never quite sure whether the storyline is hurting or helping the black community in America. Tyler Perry always titters on the thin line between creating realistic depictions of the plight of the poor and middle class black American, and/or portraying black culture as that of infidelity, prostitution, thuggery, broken homes, and all the stereo types that we have been trying to shake for years. Therefore, Tyler Perry productions to me, are like that cake that I know I shouldn't be eating, because although it tastes really good, I have this nagging feeling that it might be indirectly hurting me somehow. If he is not pandering to the Christian community with his uber-religiously messaged stage plays where the women are usually portrayed as cheaters and leavers who eventually get what they deserve, he is on T.V refurbishing the storyline of pimps and prostitutes. But, he IS a creator, so is there anything wrong with him creating what he knows best whether or not its been done before? Don't many other writers, producers, and directors do the same? When it comes to Tyler Perry, I am honestly confused. Should I like his stuff or not? Either way, the stuff is interesting, therefore I may or may not continue watching. It is, after all, entertainment. Stay tuned.

SPOILER ALERT! Just the action of writing a review for "Take Shelter" for me is the equivalent of the main character opening that bunker door. The courage it took to face his inner turmoil and fears, and the realization that if everything is okay on the other side, then it must mean that he is indeed "crazy". Why? Because the reviews for this movie are so mixed. With most thinking of it as a great story, while others find it lacking in... well, something. At the risk of sounding crazy myself, I must say that I was left a bit disappointed. The ending especially made no sense to me. By the point at which they are enjoying Myrtle Beach, we have established that the "Storm is a-coming" message was all in the character's head, and instead it was a manifestation of his declining mental health. He finally accepts this, and agrees to follow treatment. In the end however, as they are on the beach, they see the tornadoes forming in the distant horizon of the Ocean, and they what?... Stare at them while waiting for them to materialize and approach the beach where they are currently standing? His wife looks at him and says, "Yes!". Yes what? Yes, I believe you now? Yes, the storm is coming, for sure? Yes, let's run, or hop in the car and try to get home in time to lock ourselves back in the bunker? Or, Yes, I am just as crazy as you are and thus we are kindred souls? This was my question at the end of the movie. And as a result, I was left utterly confused and disappointed at the thought that they may have stood there frozen with their child until the tornadoes arrived and took them out of their misery. That's all, folks.

This movie actually jerked a tear out of me in the end. Very moving and inspirational. Made me want to get out and run... or to believe in my dreams stubbornly again. Aklilu's story was sad and disappointing. Would have loved to see him win his own victory... or maybe he did via Tyson. Either way, I enjoyed the movie. It is not pretentious. A uncomplicated film about overcoming obstacles and a dream come true. Who wouldn't like that?

I just wasted 1 hour and 24 minutes of my life watching this amateur-like sci-fi movie which started off like a pretty good romcom which turned into snapped halfway through the movie and ended like a poorly written horror film with the girl being the only survivor and driving off happily into the horizon. I liked the beginning, hated the ending.... but I can't tell you what the damn movie was about. And who drives away from an alien invaded mountain after throwing their fiance off a cliff (okay, the alien made her do it) while playing lively music like she doesn't even remember the guy who drove her up there in the first place? I get it. It's a movie and not real life but, what happens when she gets back home and they ask where her boyfriend is? Does she say "the alien did it" to a society that does not yet know that they have been invaded? That would have been a better storyline than 45 minutes of her running from and fighting her dude and then herself. And the alien's dialogue(s) with her? Garbage. One star is for taking the time to make the movie. The other star is for the actor(s) time and effort. Nice try but no thanks. Give me back my 90 minutes.

Okay, I am going to be honest. My favorite part was the cat. I absolutely loved the cat. I AM that cat lady after all that would be toting my cat around in a dufflebag cat carrier if the world was ending. No judgement of Sam there. HOWEVER! There is no way in the world that my cute and smart kitty is enduring an alien invasion, people running around screaming, cars flying, big ass roaches snatching folks, sh!t exploding, immersion in underground water while trapped in a "I love New York" bag, and baptism in the freezing Hudson River, all without even a tiny meow. No way! Just getting my cat to get in a bag is risking my life, and attempting to give her a bath makes her produce horrific noises worse than the aliens'. In conclusion, there was no difference between this prequel and the "sequals". It is all the same concept. I loved Lupita in this. The cat was cute. I enjoyed the movie, but I was a bit underwhelmed. I loved watching the cat though. To me, it was the star of the show. Oh, and the ending sucked! You get 4 stars because Lupita and the cat were in it. Otherwise, it would have been two stars. Nice try though.