The Quite Nerdy Blog

I'm not exaggerating when I say that I have been looking forward to the Disaster Artist for longer and more feverishly than any franchise film in recent years. It's the story (based on the book of the same name) behind the making of the greatest bad movie ever made: The Room. Behind this film is one enigmatic writer, producer, director and star known as Tommy Wiseau. No one knows how old he is, where he came from or where he got the six million dollars that he used to fund the film. Regardless, thanks to the recounting of Wiseau's close friend and The Room co-star Greg Sestero, we get a glimpse into the past these two share and what went into the making of a film unlike literally anything else. Knowing what happened behind the scenes due to the book, I was delighted to see most of it appear on screen and intact but for those who have no idea what created this monstrosity (judging by the reactions of those around me) you will be equal parts in fits of laughter and utterl...

Justice League is DC's follow up to Wonder Woman and while I was afraid it wouldn't live up to that film, I'm now terrified of DC's future. The plot (as it is) is that a big ol' bad guy called Stepenwolf (no relation to the band) needs to grab three boxes so that he can turn Earth into some wasteland or something. The only people who can save the day? The Justice League, consisting of Batman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, The Flash and everyone's favourite, Cyborg. Superman is also in it but he's dead, so the gang will have to get up to some craaaaaaaazy  antics to get him back. Honestly, the plot could be the biggest thing holding this film back. See, there's this rule in writing stories where events should always be "therefore, this happens" or "however, this happens", events that have cause and effect, the plot never just becoming "and then this happens" Justice League is "then this happens": The Movie. Wonder Woma...

As you probably know, Murder on the Orient Express is based on the classic Agatha Christie novel and this is another in a long line of film adaptations of that story. It's about famous detective Hercule Poirot, a man who is simply looking for some time off and finds himself on board the Orient Express. While on board however, a murder happens, the train is stranded in the snow and Poirot is the only one on board appropriately equipped to solve the murder. I'm not sure if praising the plot is a plus for the film seeing as it's so well established but you can't deny the quality of a rip roaring mystery story. The twist is one of those that is just a part of pop culture and very well known but somehow, I didn't actually know what was going to happen and watching it play out is very exciting. There is an incredible cast in this film (both in talent and just sheer numbers) and they're probably the best thing about the film for me. Kenneth Branagh takes the lead...

Thor: Ragnarok is a little confusing if you've never seen a Thor film and very confusing if you don't know anything about Marvel (I'm only in the first category) but has a fairly standalone story. Essentially, a goddess by the name of Hela turns up, threatening to lay waste to all of Asgard but Thor and Loki are sent away to a junk planet and are unable to help. While on this planet, Thor is enrolled in gladatorial combat with the Hulk and fun legitimately ensues. Due to the fairly separate nature of the plot, there aren't always a huge amount of stakes so even when the literal goddess of death is promising the downfall of all those who live, you never really get too worried. As its own film, it works well enough, similar to how the original Guardians of the Galaxy did. No one will exactly praise the plot but it is coherent, takes you fun places and I don't think needs to do anything else. Different to many of the other superhero films, acting here is basicall...