As far as I’m aware, I hadn’t seen this until now.

The characters are incredibly realistic; so much so that I’m surprised they were allowed to be so… well… ugly. Telly Savalas’ role is especially nasty; and he plays it very carefully to the hilt and no further.

The dénouement is, frankly, quite inhumane, even if it is NAZIs that are being made to suffer.

Due to great pacing, it doesn’t feel like 2½ hours.

Recommended.

★★★★☆

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So…

I am playing catch-up with the various threads which lead to the film last evening. Due to Columbia and #Marvel co-owning the IP involved, I had to rent this.

Anywho: there are some incredibly well written things that bring three version of Spider-Man together while still staying true to the character’s moral fibre. This is no small thing.

There are also really great performances here from everyone.

Highly recommended.

★★★★☆

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First, forget anything you might think about Aubrey Plaza. This is •not• “Parks & Rec.” Like, not at all.

This is an incredible performance from Ms Plaza; indeed, an incredible performance had it been any actor.

It is very much ‘up to the minute,’ and yet also very much a #neonoir, harkening back to films of the ’60s and ’70s with its gritty realism and ‘hard scrabble’ approach to the economic realities of everyday life.

Recommended.

★★★★☆

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I’ve always found the #Fletch books really ripe fodder for films, and yet only one was made before this. That one made Fletch glib and one-noted. “Son of Fletch” reveals his to be a complicated and thoughtful guy; think Jim Rockford with more bravado.

THIS is a decent adaptation of the character, and I hope we see more of them! Jon Hamm is perfect, as are all of the actors! Roy Wood, Jr is especially delightful as the Inspector.

★★★★☆

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