A Way Home Exists in Hollywood for Good Movies

SPIDERMAN NO WAY HOME

ACTION/ADVENTURE

PLOT:   Peter Parker (Tom Holland) identity is exposed  so he goes to Dr. Strange (Benedict Cumber batch) so everyone can forget who he really is but the spell is cracked with unexpected results.

WHAT IS RIGHT:  The film has it all: action, comedy drama and romance.

WHAT IS WRONG:  The writers didn’t base it on the comic.  Dr. Strange DID NOT make the world forget Peter Parker.

SHOULD YOU WATCH:  YESSS!  It is  AMAZING addition to the Spiderman franchise.  Note:  Watch the other Spiderman movies for they mention little things only fans of the films know.

HOUSE OF GUCCI

CRIME DRAMA

PLOT:   The story about how the Gucci empire was created but destroyed by greed and manipulation.

WHAT IS RIGHT:  Lady Gaga as Patrizia Reggiani a humble office worker in her father’s business who marries Maurizio Gucci (Adam Driver) who enjoys the life of the super rich and doesn’t want to lose it.  She is fun to watch.

WHAT IS WRONG:  The film is long 2 hours and half and it still doesn’t cover the madness and tragedy of Gucci.  If you are truly interested you must read books and articles about the true story of this family.  The movie focuses on Patrizia and Maurizio.

SHOULD YOU WATCH:  If you are enjoy Lady Gaga and the Gucci family and how they got started then Yes; if not DON’T.

                                                        KING RICHARD

BIOGRAPHY/DRAMA

PLOT:  The true story of Richard Williams who made his daughters Venus and Serena Williams the best tennis players in the world.

WHAT IS RIGHT:  Will Smith as Richard Williams is excellent a funny, driven father who was going to make his daughters a success no matter what.  Everyone knows about Venus and Serena Williams but he had three other daughters as well and they were successful too.

WHAT IS WRONG: In any biography movie many things are exaggerated so if you are interested research his life.

SHOULD YOU WATCH:  YES.  Will Smith’s Oscar winning performance is worthy of watching and it tells the timeless tale you can achieve  ANYTHING you want.

 

 

There Is An Afterlife, for the Child in Us

GHOSTBUSTERS AFTERLIFE

COMEDY/ADVENTURE/FANTASY

PLOT:  Callie Spengler, (Egon Spengler’s daughter) is a single mom who has to leave the big city to a small town which carries an evil secret.

WHAT IS RIGHT:  They pay homage to the original Ghostbusters and it is nothing short of delightful.  The cast is great too; Carrie Coon as Callie is funny  and her kids McKenna Grace as Phoebe, a nerdy but very smart girl and Finn Wolfhard as Trevor who is young, funny and likes  a pretty female in the town.   Logan Kim as Podcast and his name fits him for he has a mike and camera always ready.  The cameos are fantastic too.  Near the end is fantastic! Stay for the mid-credits.

WHAT IS WRONG:  It is a slow burn but it is telling you the plot and how it all comes together.

SHOULD YOU WATCH:  If you are a fan of Ghostbusters or the 80s-OH YES!  This is the Ghostbusters#3!

CLIFFORD THE BIG RED DOG

COMEDY/ADVENTURE/FANTASY 

PLOT:  The movie version of the children book series.  Emily (Darby Camp), a 12 year old girl is having problems adjusting to school and her mom Maggie (Sienna Guillory ,Resident Evil) is never around. Emily’s wacky brother Casey (Jack Whitehall) babysits while she is on a business trip.  She meets Norman Bridewell (John Cleese, a magical animal rescuer who saved Clifford while small.  Emily wants the dog but with a series of events she gets the dog and the much love she gives is why Clifford  becomes very huge. Zac Tieran,(Tony Hale) an ambitious owner of a genetic company wants to take Clifford for experiments why he got so large so he can feed the world.

WHAT IS RIGHT:   How can you go wrong about a young girl and a cute big puppy?  It is adorable.  The cast is great.

WHAT IS WRONG:  It is predictable but still fun to watch.

SHOULD YOU WATCH:  Yes!  If you like cuteness, comedy and love saves the day. Great for kids and adults.