I'm actually shocked I even saw this one. First of all I didn't like the book and never finished the series and second of all, my husband never goes to movies like this. He hates anything even remotely "childish". But go we did. I ended up liking the movie better than the book but still wasn't totally impressed or anything. The ending. as I recall (but could totally be remembering wrong) was completely different than the book.
I haven't seen the original film but I love me a good cowboy movie with revenge and vengince going on. This one was great fun,...but super sad ending. Plus...Chris Pratt. Need I say more? Go see it!
Honestly, I saw this one because the husband wanted to. These kinds of movies aren't my thing. Too much screaming and explosions just don't engage me. I get bored, if you can believe it? But....Mark Wahlberg is in it and if you recall, I have a tiny little crush on him so it wasn't a complete waste.
We like never go to the movies period, but I will keep these in mind for when they are out of theatres!
ReplyDeleteI love going to the movies...you know....popcorn.
ReplyDeleteI really want to see Miss Peregrine! It looks like they did such a good job with the CGI and the visuals! That's interesting that you think the ending was different than the book. Actually, I don't really remember the book ending too well either but as long as they did the book justice, I don't mind a different movie ending than the book! I also really want to see Deepwater Horizon! I saw a preview when I was watching another movie at the theater (I want to say it was Alice Through The Looking Glass) and it looks really good. I'm with you: too many explosions don't do it for me. But Mark Wahlberg is one of my favorite actors so hopefully I'll like it! Lovely reviews, Jenny!
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I thought they did a good job with the movie. And if you like Mark Whalberg there's no harm in seeing Deepwater.
DeleteWe rarely go to the movie theater, so I haven't seen any of these. I've heard disappointing things about Miss Peregrine's, so I won't bother with it unless/until it comes out on Netflix.
ReplyDeleteThat's too bad! I love going to the movies.
DeleteI love seeing movies too. I haven't been to one in a while, though. Corey and I used to go all the time. I want to see Miss Peregrine's and Magnificent Seven. But, I have no desire to see Deepwater Horizon, Mark Walhberg or not, lol.
ReplyDeleteWell, then. I'll just keep him on my list. ;)
DeleteI had to laugh when I read that you get bored with too much screaming and explosions - I'm the same way! My family always makes fun of me sleeping through action movies haha.
ReplyDeleteExactly! I'm always soooo bored!
DeleteIt feels odd to say that I haven't gone to the movie theatre in a while, but I'm hoping to change that when I go see Miss Peregrine's soon. I haven't read the book yet and honestly have no idea what I'll think so it will be a surprise ahah.
ReplyDeleteI tend to get bored with a lot of action films too... I have to be connected to the characters or story, else I fall asleep during the car chase (from what I've seen there's almost always a car chase XD)
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I hope you enjoy the movie. Do you plan on reading the book?
DeleteI have not been to a movie in ages! I totally meant to see the first two, but it just didn't happen. I did like the Peregrine books, but from what I saw of the trailer, the movie and characters definitely take a different direction. Hopefully I'll go see Girl on the Train while it's still in theaters!
ReplyDeleteMy husband drug me to Magnificent Seven, and I enjoyed it so much more than I ever expected to! I haven't seen the others, but I kind of want to see Miss Peregrine's. I've read the books, thought they were decent, but am really curious how it was transformed for the big screen.
ReplyDeleteI can't believe you have seen Miss Peregrine's blah blah blah already!!! I want to see it SO bad! I loved the book, and I'm a Tim Burton junky.
ReplyDeleteI didn't know you had a little crush on Mark Wahlberg. Was he in your collage?
I like Mark Wahlberg! I should check that one out.
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