Movie reviews

ATOMIC BLONDE

Recommended. If you've ever thought true espionage ended together with the Cold War, you're in for a treat. The story harks back to the last days before the fall of the Berlin Wall. The intrigue has been thought throughout. What rings wrong in the beginning, makes full sense in the ending. The soundtrack spans 43 years (from 1974 to 2017). Only one song comes from 1989 but all sound like they do.

ONCE UPON A TIME IN VENICE

Watchable. Neither Tarantinoesque nor a comedy. The Polish translation of Lewdy Jew has little to do with the original. But the characters are likeable, even the gangster and I'm waiting for a sequel, just like the final scene implies as there's still one bunch of bad guys after our detective. There's a little mid-credit.

DESPICABLE ME 3

Watchable. Nena, A-ha, Madonna, Van Halen, Dire Straits, name it - great music forms the background for the baddie. I don't know why the villain is a frustrated ex-celebrity from the 80s but at least it sounds good. Decent 3D but not a must. In the Polish dubbing popular comedians: Mikolaj Cieslak as Dru i Robert Gorski as Bratt are a special attraction. One character sports Star Trek's Captain Kirk's hairstyle and a "Finding Nemo"-like clownfish makes a cameo, there's a mum of three who's "still learning the ropes" of motherhood. No more attractions than these.

GOING IN STYLE

Watchable. Gone are the days when robbing banks was a way to get rich quick. Nowadays it's a means to beat the system. Three elderly chaps are fighting for their pensions. In style. What's the worst thing that could happen? If they fail, at least they'll get 3 meals a day and better healthcare than they get at large. The heist story comes a full circle. There's decent humour, e.g. "He's thinking. Looks painful." Alan Arkin, Michael Caine and Morgan Freeman with the addition of Christopher Lloyd in a minor part ensure quality. Still, I think it's not exactly for ny audience below 60.

The last 3 movies seen in the comfort of Cinema City.