Episode 193 - Final Destination: Bloodlines in 4DX Review

·1 hr 11 min·5 clips

The LodgeCast crew braces for body-bruising 4DX chaos while reviewing Final Destination: Bloodlines.

In Episode 193, Lodgemaster Matt, Brother Bishke, Lucas, and guest Brother Nathan review 'Final Destination: Bloodlines' after a 4DX screening at the Regal theater in North Hollywood. They open by discussing their anticipation for the 4DX format, recalling previous experiences like 'Twisters'. The hosts describe the film's opening 'Salad Dragon' sequence, a 10-12 minute set piece set in a 1960s space needle restaurant where a penny triggers a Rube Goldberg chain of deaths, which they consider the highlight. They then critique the main plot, which jumps to a present-day college student having nightmares, calling it convoluted and poorly written with unlikeable characters. The hosts detail specific death scenes, including a lawnmower face devouring, a garbage truck compaction, and an MRI machine ripping piercings off a character. They discuss the 4DX effects, such as water sprays aiming at crotches and mouths, seat tilts for Dutch angles, and rumbles during action. Tony Todd's cameo is highlighted as a poignant moment, with the theater applauding. The hosts debate the film's quality, with ratings ranging from Lucas's one bone to others' three bones, factoring in the 4DX experience. They reveal the film has a 92% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes, which surprises them. The episode ends with humorous takeaways and a reminder to avoid logging trucks.

As heard by us

A discount-night 4DX screening turns into a rowdy read on Final Destination: Bloodlines' jolts, pacing, and exposition.

Matt's Movie Lodgecast frames a discount-night 4DX trip in NoHo as a lively group test of how much format-driven spectacle can do for Final Destination: Bloodlines.

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Why you'd press play

Press play when you want a 4DX seat, discount-night popcorn, and a Final Destination: Bloodlines review with bruises attached.

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