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Anyone see "The Union" on Netflix? (Original Post) bif Aug 18 OP
Thanks for the heads up. FalloutShelter Aug 18 #1
Here's my IMDb review... bif Aug 18 #2
Watched it Friday birdographer Aug 18 #3
On my DNF list ThreeNoSeep Aug 18 #4
That was my take as well RainCaster Aug 18 #5
I hate everything the director Lanthimos has done bif Aug 18 #6

bif

(23,575 posts)
2. Here's my IMDb review...
Sun Aug 18, 2024, 11:02 AM
Aug 18
Uh, isn't a thriller supposed to be thrilling?
It was a Saturday night and I just wanted to watch a fun-filled, action-packed thriller. So I thought I'd give this one a chance. Boy was I ever disappointed. For starters, I can't stand Mark Wahlberg. But he's okay once in a while. Not here. It also starred Halle Berry. There's just something about her that I find unappealing. She always seems like she's in a bad mood. A total sourpuss. She almost never smiles and it seems like she's not having a good time. Ever. And there was zero chemistry between them The saving grace was J. K. Simmons, who's great in every role he plays.

Then there's the whole lack of action. Talk about boring. Even the car chases you've seen a million times before. Only better. The cinematography is just passable. And the writing? Wow! A ten-year old could write a more interesting script.

If you're looking for an action flick, your average cooking show is more exciting. This one is absolutely dreadful.

birdographer

(2,184 posts)
3. Watched it Friday
Sun Aug 18, 2024, 11:14 AM
Aug 18

I agree. It had the elements of a good movie....but continually came up short. Rated as "comedy action"--comedy? Could have been some banter between them, but nope. Nothing. I am a huge action movie fan and I expected more of this. I agree with your opinion.

bif

(23,575 posts)
6. I hate everything the director Lanthimos has done
Sun Aug 18, 2024, 12:06 PM
Aug 18

How does he get funding for his awful films? I think "The Lobster" is possibly the worst movie I've ever seen.

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