A couple of 3s from the last week or so.... (to me 3s are movies that are what they are, and from which you can't expect to gain anything - I like films that get me thinking, and I really don't need the film to be intelligent for that, I just need a few interesting concepts or ideas)
Death Wish (Roth, 2018) - Really not a fan of Eli Roth. I guess replacing the non-acting skills of Bronson with Bruce Willis was a given, otherwise it didn't feel like Death Wish at all (a film I haven't seen in 30 years, so maybe I'm just off). 3/10
Superman's Return (Singer, 2006) - It took me a long time to watch this because it felt very cheesy. It is. On one side, it's very dumb and childish and probably a close adaptation of the comics for that, but on the other side, it's suprisingly "adult", with the boyfriend realizing and accepting he's the third wheel of a relationship that's beyond him. 3/10
Man of Steel (Snyder, 2013) - When I got through the Singer film, I thought "man, the Snyder film was way better", so I decided to watch it again... Shouldn't have. It's a lot less cheesy, the characters are more likable, and it overall looks better as a film. But damn... how many buildings can you get thrown through? It felt like a study in how much action can bore people. Really not sure anymore which of the two films I prefer. 3/10
The Cold Light of Day (El Mechri, 2012) - I guess I went from Cavill to Cavill. Again very repetitive, with the car chases and dumb action. It could have been interesting if it went a little into the family secrets and complex identity of the father, but it doesn't. At least Bruce Willis dies. 3/10