R Rating Movie Reviews

Each week on R Rating Brian, Dan and Will take a look at a movie franchise, break it down by movie, give it an overall score, and throw it on the board to see where that Franchise belongs compared to other movie Franchises

R Rating Movie Reviews is a tv podcast hosted by Dan Tyler, with 100 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Dan Tyler hosts R Rating Movie Reviews, a tv show with 100 episodes published.

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  Episode #106

  Ep 106 - S. Darko (2009)

  Oct 5, 202635 minS1

  THE DARKO STORY CONTINUES… BUT SHOULD IT HAVE? After the mind-bending cult classic Donnie Darko , we return to that strange world with S. Darko , following Donnie's younger sister Samantha as she begins experiencing her own bizarre visions, strange dreams, and increasingly disturbing events. In this R Rating podcast , we dive into S. Darko , the controversial follow-up to Donnie Darko , and discuss whether this sequel actually adds anything meaningful to the original story—or if some movies are better left alone. We'll talk about Samantha Darko, the mysterious characters she encounters, the strange sci-fi elements, time travel, visions, symbolism, and the movie's attempts to recreate the weird, unsettling atmosphere that made Donnie Darko such a cult classic. We'll also compare S. Darko directly to the original, discuss its story and characters, and tackle the biggest question of all: Is S. Darko a worthy continuation of the Darko universe… or a sequel nobody asked for? Join the Conversation on Discord! - https://discord.gg/VAYxp2FM39 If you like what we do, and you want to support us, consider joining our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/c/Rrating?utm_source=campaign-search-results Watch the Show on Youtube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYYg6U_AaGTIk2fIhJ438xg Dan's Channels https://www.twitch.tv/themongoolishow https://www.youtube.com/@themongoolishow Brian's Channels https://www.twitch.tv/run_seven https://www.youtube.com/@RunSeven Will's Channels https://www.twitch.tv/cleaningagent https://www.youtube.com/@CleaningAgent

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  Episode #105

  Ep 105 - Dead Again (1991)

  Oct 2, 202649 minS1

  What if the person you love is someone you've already loved… and murdered… in a past life? Dead Again is a twist-filled mystery thriller that blends romance, murder, reincarnation, and psychological suspense into one seriously intriguing cinematic puzzle. Directed by Kenneth Branagh, Dead Again stars Branagh and Emma Thompson in a story that jumps between present-day Los Angeles and 1940s Hollywood. When a woman suffering from amnesia is discovered with no memory of who she is, a private investigator becomes involved in uncovering her identity. But as the investigation progresses, disturbing connections emerge between her story and a decades-old murder. In this R Rating movie review , we break down Dead Again , exploring its mysterious premise, atmospheric direction, performances, and increasingly complicated twists. We'll discuss Kenneth Branagh and Emma Thompson's performances, the film's noir-inspired style, its use of flashbacks, and how it weaves together two timelines to create a mystery filled with secrets and suspicion. We'll also look at the film's themes of reincarnation, fate, love, obsession, and whether the past can ever truly be escaped. Does the mystery successfully keep you guessing, or do the twists become a little too much? And does Dead Again deserve more recognition as an underrated thriller from the 1990s? Join the Conversation on Discord! - https://discord.gg/VAYxp2FM39 If you like what we do, and you want to support us, consider joining our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/c/Rrating?utm_source=campaign-search-results Watch the Show on Youtube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYYg6U_AaGTIk2fIhJ438xg Dan's Channels https://www.twitch.tv/themongoolishow https://www.youtube.com/@themongoolishow Brian's Channels https://www.twitch.tv/run_seven https://www.youtube.com/@RunSeven Will's Channels https://www.twitch.tv/cleaningagent https://www.youtube.com/@CleaningAgent

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  Episode #104

  Ep 104 - Donnie Darko (2001)

  Sep 30, 202654 minS1

  A creepy rabbit, time travel, the end of the world, a mysterious countdown, teenage angst, and enough symbolism to make your brain hurt— Donnie Darko is definitely not your average movie. In this R Rating podcast , we dive headfirst into Richard Kelly's bizarre 2001 cult classic starring Jake Gyllenhaal. We'll talk about Donnie, Frank the Rabbit, the strange events surrounding the end of the world, and the many theories surrounding exactly what happened throughout the movie. We'll discuss the film's characters, dark humour, soundtrack, themes of fate, free will, death, destiny, and reality , and whether the movie actually makes sense—or if we're all just pretending we understand it. We'll also tackle that ending, the time-travel mythology, and why Donnie Darko has developed such a massive cult following over the years. So grab a beer, put on your Halloween costume, and prepare to ask the most important question of the night: What the hell is Frank the Rabbit?! Join the Conversation on Discord! - https://discord.gg/VAYxp2FM39 If you like what we do, and you want to support us, consider joining our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/c/Rrating?utm_source=campaign-search-results Watch the Show on Youtube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYYg6U_AaGTIk2fIhJ438xg Dan's Channels https://www.twitch.tv/themongoolishow https://www.youtube.com/@themongoolishow Brian's Channels https://www.twitch.tv/run_seven https://www.youtube.com/@RunSeven Will's Channels https://www.twitch.tv/cleaningagent https://www.youtube.com/@CleaningAgent

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  Episode #103

  Ep 103 - Incredibles 2 (2018)

  Sep 28, 202646 minS1

  The Incredibles are BACK! After waiting 14 years for a sequel, Pixar finally brought the Parr family back to the big screen with The Incredibles 2 . But was the wait actually worth it? In this R Rating podcast , we sit down and talk all things The Incredibles 2 —from Elastigirl stepping into the spotlight and Mr. Incredible taking on the role of stay-at-home dad, to Violet and Dash dealing with their own problems and Jack-Jack discovering that he might just be the most powerful member of the family. We'll talk about the movie's story, comedy, animation, action sequences, characters, and all the ways it compares to the original The Incredibles . We'll also discuss whether Pixar successfully recaptured the magic of the first movie or if this sequel feels like a case of "better late than never." And of course… we need to talk about Jack-Jack. Was The Incredibles 2 worth the 14-year wait? Does it live up to the original? And where does it rank among Pixar's many sequels? Chapters (00:00:00) - Intro and scheduling mishap (00:01:39) - Incredibles 3 announcement talk (00:02:35) - First impressions of Incredibles 2's story (00:03:54) - Family dynamic and character arcs vs the original (00:08:04) - Comparing action, Dash and Violet's growth (00:10:15) - Father figure trope and Mr. Incredible's arc (00:12:30) - Elastigirl's arc and inconsistencies (00:14:31) - Screen Slaver's confusing control powers (00:16:15) - Violet's clumsiness and Dash's underused speed (00:17:49) - Jack-Jack and the raccoon fight (00:20:40) - Jack-Jack's powers and franchise speculation (00:21:58) - Frozone and Void discussion (00:24:08) - Villain analysis: Screen Slaver vs Syndrome (00:28:53) - Plot holes and side character cameos (00:30:09) - Edna Mode and quotability (00:33:11) - Train rescue comparison and closing thoughts (00:35:41) - Patreon thanks and credits (00:35:58) - Brian joins with his review (00:39:54) - Brian's thoughts on Incredibles 3 possibilities (00:41:29) - Final scores and ranking discussion (00:45:17) - Wrap up and outro Join the Conversation on Discord! - https://discord.gg/VAYxp2FM39 If you like what we do, and you want to support us, consider joining our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/c/Rrating?utm_source=campaign-search-results Watch the Show on Youtube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYYg6U_AaGTIk2fIhJ438xg Dan's Channels https://www.twitch.tv/themongoolishow https://www.youtube.com/@themongoolishow Brian's Channels https://www.twitch.tv/run_seven https://www.youtube.com/@RunSeven Will's Channels https://www.twitch.tv/cleaningagent https://www.youtube.com/@CleaningAgent

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  Episode #101

  Ep 101 - Snowpiercer (2013)

  Sep 23, 20261h 3mS1

  All of humanity is frozen… except for the people trapped on a train endlessly circling the Earth. Welcome aboard Snowpiercer . Bong Joon Ho’s Snowpiercer is a bizarre, brutal, and surprisingly thought-provoking sci-fi thriller where the last survivors of humanity live aboard a massive train divided by social class. At the very back of the train, the poorest passengers are crammed together in horrific conditions. At the front? Luxury, privilege, and a completely different world. In this R Rating movie review , we take a trip through the frozen wasteland and break down Snowpiercer —from Chris Evans’ performance as Curtis to the film’s strange characters, insane action sequences, dark humour, disturbing moments, and absolutely bonkers world-building. We’ll also dive into the movie’s themes of class division, inequality, power, rebellion, and social control , while looking at how Bong Joon Ho uses every section of the train to tell a different part of the story. And then there’s that ending… Is Snowpiercer one of the most creative post-apocalyptic movies of its generation, or does its bizarre storytelling go completely off the rails? Chapters (00:00:00) - Intro and Weekly Check-in (00:02:58) - Introducing Snowpiercer and Patreon Watch Party (00:04:32) - Train Physics and Allegory Debate (00:08:20) - The Big Reveals: Wilford's Plan and Curtis's Past (00:11:57) - Curtis's Redemption and the Sacrificed Arm (00:17:15) - Cinematography and Directing Style (00:18:35) - Class Culture, Cult, and Comparisons to Hunger Games (00:22:19) - Weinstein's Interference and the Fish Scene (00:24:46) - Gilliam's Motives and Wilford's Silver Tongue (00:26:28) - Extinction, the Outside World, and the Polar Bear Ending (00:32:26) - Interpreting the Ending: Hope or Bleakness (00:36:18) - Debate on Wealth, Class Warfare, and Real-World Politics (00:50:05) - Social Mobility and Indoctrination on the Train (00:52:03) - Final Scores and Ratings for Snowpiercer (00:57:56) - Comparing to Primer and Ranking Discussion (00:59:39) - Nitpicking the Train Action Scenes (01:02:07) - Outro and Call to Action Join the Conversation on Discord! - https://discord.gg/VAYxp2FM39 If you like what we do, and you want to support us, consider joining our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/c/Rrating?utm_source=campaign-search-results Watch the Show on Youtube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYYg6U_AaGTIk2fIhJ438xg Dan's Channels https://www.twitch.tv/themongoolishow https://www.youtube.com/@themongoolishow Brian's Channels https://www.twitch.tv/run_seven https://www.youtube.com/@RunSeven Will's Channels https://www.twitch.tv/cleaningagent https://www.youtube.com/@CleaningAgent

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