Inferno

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Gerald P Imagine being trapped in a room full of kindergartners who just discovered finger paints. Now, imagine that room is on fire. That’s about how coherent the script of Inferno is. You'd think a movie about Dante's masterwork would be a symphony of intelligent dialogue and gripping suspense. Instead, it's more like a kazoo concert at a clown convention. Tom Hanks returns as Robert Langdon, the world's most overrated professor who, once again, finds himself running around Europe like a headless chicken, this time with a side of amnesia for added confusion. Honestly, the plot of Inferno feels like it was written during a particularly aggressive episode of Mad Libs. The film begins with Langdon waking up in a Florence hospital, looking like he’s just discovered the concept of morning breath. Enter Sienna Brooks (Felicity Jones), a doctor whose character is as deep as a puddle after a light drizzle. Together, they embark on a journey filled with puzzles so absurdly easy that even Dora the Explorer would roll her eyes. Ron Howard, who directed this mess, seems to have mistaken rapid cuts and shaky camera work for artistic flair. What we get is a visual experience that’s more akin to being trapped inside a washing machine during the spin cycle. Lets not even think about that sludgy plot twist at the end. Let's talk about the dialogue. Or should I say, the verbal equivalent of stepping on LEGO bricks. The lines are so cringeworthy and forced that they make soap opera scripts look like Shakespeare. The screenwriter seems to have a deep-seated hatred for natural human conversation. Then there's Bertrand Zobrist, our villain, who apparently binge-watched too many episodes of "Evil Schemes for Dummies." His grand plan involves unleashing a virus to solve overpopulation. Because when you're a billionaire bioengineer, rational discussions and sensible solutions are too mainstream. In summary, Inferno is a catastrophic conflagration of bad writing, subpar acting, and laughable plot twists. Watching it is akin to being force-fed expired canned beans—unpleasant, nauseating, and something you wouldn’t wish on your worst enemy. If you value your sanity, steer clear of this fiery trainwreck. Rated 0.5/5 Stars •  Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 01/27/25 Full Review William B This trilogy wasn't good at allb, but this movie went too low. Rated 0.5/5 Stars •  Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 01/20/25 Full Review Korra N Somehow the worst of the Robert Langdon films, Inferno is poorly written and somehow fails to adapt even a fairly compelling ending from the source material, making this "thriller" a waste of time. At least Hans Zimmer's score is decent. Rated 1/5 Stars •  Rated 1 out of 5 stars 12/02/24 Full Review Zachary L I don’t understand the hate yes it could have been much better but I think it is is solid movie that I would watch again Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/27/24 Full Review Karl E I originally wanted to rewatch this because there is no way this book could have produced such a horrible movie. Thankfully I came across an interview Ron Howard gave where he admitted he dumbed the movie down to make it MORE Hollywood and to help people understand it better. All because he couldn’t imagine an ending that wasn’t cookie cutter fight scene climax. Ron Howards are the problem with Hollywood. Don’t be a Ron. UPDATE I have rewatched this and have determined that Ron probably just skimmed the cliff notes. This is the type of crap book report teachers hate from kids who opt for cliff notes instead of actually reading the book. Rated 1/5 Stars •  Rated 1 out of 5 stars 09/27/24 Full Review Danish K Although I really wanted to, I did not feel a connection with any of the characters so I couldn't get invested. Also, the sense of danger and urgency felt contrived and uninspired. I found it difficult to believe that a middle-aged civilian could run circles around highly trained agencies. Overall, I get the sense that the team was contractually obligated to make the sequel so they churned one out. Rated 0.5/5 Stars •  Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 03/05/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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