Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them is a missfire and lacks the whimsy and artistry of the Harry Potter universe.
The Star Wars franchise has been disappointing due to poor storytelling, bad writing, and a lack of cohesive planning.
Indiana Jones and the Crystal Skull fails to capture the magic of the original trilogy with its incoherent story and lack of art and whimsy.
Deep dives
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them is a film with a 78% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. It is a missfire, poorly paced, poorly written, and lacking in the whimsy and artistry of the Harry Potter universe. The visuals feel flat and lifeless, and the story is dull and unengaging.
All Star Wars Movies
The Star Wars franchise, excluding the original trilogy, consists of movies that I consider to be the most disappointing. From The Phantom Menace to The Rise of Skywalker, each film has its flaws, whether it be poor storytelling, bad writing, or unnecessary retcons. The lack of a cohesive plan for the sequel trilogy is a major downfall, resulting in a storytelling disaster. The prequel trilogy, while having a good story, suffers from poor execution. Overall, the Star Wars films have failed to live up to their potential.
Indiana Jones and the Crystal Skull
Indiana Jones and the Crystal Skull is a film with a 77% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. While it may not be as high as some other films on this list, it is still a major disappointment. The story is incoherent, filled with ridiculous cliches, and lacking the art and whimsy of the original trilogy. It fails to capture the magic of the Indiana Jones franchise.
Incredibles 2
Incredibles 2 is a film with a 93% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. While it received critical acclaim, it fails to live up to the original film. The story feels uninspired, falling into predictable cliches and rehashing the same plot as the first movie. The pacing and overall execution feel lackluster, resulting in a disappointing sequel.
What About Bob?
What About Bob? is a film with an 84% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Despite its high rating, it is a mediocre film that falls flat. The story relies on tired cliches and fails to deliver a compelling narrative. The main character's bizarre actions and behavior make it difficult to empathize or connect with the film. Overall, it is a forgettable and disappointing movie.
In this week's episode of Intentionally Blank, Brandon and Dan discuss some of the “Hot Takes” Brandon has about highly rated movies (or franchises) on Rotten Tomatoes and no one is safe! As well as briefly touching on the strange professional life of Bill Murray.