Movie Log

 Suddenly, out of nowhere, I found myself with a free evening.  I had forgone Mortal Kombat not long ago and it was itching at me, so I managed to find a showing in the waning showings of the movie and found a seat.  The fact that the line "This can't be right -look they spelled it wrong!" is a spoiler is indicative that the story, dialogue, and acting were constantly a step behind.  This is not to say that this film is not without merit or appeal.       This is a film for fans of the video game. The fight choreography is complex and well-executed, which might explain why the acting isn't heralding an Oscar, with casting leaning toward proper martial artists over thespians.  Although there might have been problems with the blending of computer graphics to the cinematography, the CG was a massive asset to the film, and I imagine, bringing the fans of the video game into the gaming experience amid the film.  I kept thinking of the poor guy...

 It's been a long covid while to go to the cinema.  I passed up Mortal Kombat thinking it was the original 90's version back in cinemas to keep the movie theatres running during the covid era, and I opted for Odenkirk in Nobody.  I'm glad that I did.  Apart from Mr. Show and Breaking Bad - Ok, Ok, BetterCall Saul is a different series, apart from these two sources we don't get to see enough from this actor.       Finch aptly described the film as John Wick-Lite.  There is a lot of over-the-top violence but also a levity that dips its toe into the comedy pool without actually diving right in.  Love it or hate it, the fight choreography was very well done, leaning toward veritas where although the protagonist always wins the fight, he also gets his ass handed to him in the endeavor.     This lead from Odenkirk brought a so-so script to a next-level because he is such a master of reading a scene and knows not only how to develop t...