PLOT:A decade later Jack Scully is now one of the
Na’vi of Pandora and he has a family who find peace –for awhile in a beautiful
place where they swim like fish.
WHAT IS GOOD:The special
effects!!!It took director James
Cameron 13 years so technology could catch up with him and his vision.The beauty of the sea and sea creatures are
dazzling.Stephan Lang as Miles Quaritch
the villain in the first movie is back and is Na’vi as well.He is still a bad guy yet he has some
comparison but not much.He is amazing
as a man obsessed to kill Jack no matter what the cost! When the action does
start-WOW!
WHAT IS WRONG:The movie is over
3 hours and it is a slow burn but it tells how Jack has to protect and provide
for his family.He has kids and a few
are teens and teens no matter what they are give parents problems.
SHOULD YOU WATCH: If you like
the first film-YES! Action fans will
enjoy the end I promise you.
PUSS IN BOOTS: THE LAST WISH
ANIMATED/ADVENTURE/ FANTASY
PLOT:Puss has used 8 of his
9 lives so he searches for a magical star to give him more lives.On his quest he meets new and old friends and
enemies.
WHAT IS GOOD:Antonio Banderas
who voices Puss is perfect!Salma Hayek
is great as Kitty Softpaws and the villain Wagner Maura is scary as the Wolf.
WHAT IS BAD:Should have been
released sooner!
SHOULD YOU GO: YES!!! The film is fun and it tells a message
without banging it over your head. It’s
funny, action packed and romantic. MUST
SEE!
PLOT:Santa Claus kills bank robbers to save a
rich little girl at Christmas.
WHAT IS RIGHT:David Harbour as
Santa Claus!The actor was great in
Black Widow as her father and he is better in this!It is Die Hard and Santa Claus is John McLane
and the bad guy’s name is Scrooge played by the funny and menacing John
Legizamo!Bad Santas are popular but
this one is nuts!The kills are creative
and crazy.Director Tommy Wirkola also
directed Hansel and Greta: Witch Hunters.The soundtrack is well done.
WHAT IS WRONG:It is kinda long
for a B-movie
SHOULD YOU WATCH: YES if you
like your Santa Claus funny and bloody.
Kids are in the film but it is not for children. It pays tribute to Die
Hard, Home Alone and Rambo! So if you are into that you will definitely enjoy
this movie.
TAR
DRAMA
PLOT:A character study of
Lydia Tar, a talented but flawed female classical music conductor.
WHAT IS RIGHT:Cate Blanchett is
a VERY gifted actress.She wields the maestro’s
stick with authority!Classical music
and scandal doesn’t usually go together but in this film it does.She is a mom, married, has a career has bad
days and abuses her power.
WHAT IS WRONG:The beginning is
slooow!It has classical jargon only
people who love classical music would know and like.It is an art film also and it takes long time
to get started.
SHOULD YOU WATCH: The film is over
two hours and half but watching Blanchett is worth it if you enjoy excellent
acting.
PLOT: T’ Challa is dead and the
people of Wakanda don’t have much time to grieve for Namor wants their help to
take over the surface world.
WHAT IS GOOD:The cast Letitia Wright as Shuri,
T’Challa’s sister is smart and sad of her brother’s death (the film does not
tell what he died of) and Namor.She has
a lot of emotions she has to deal with.Angela Basset as Queen Ramonda is excellent.Tenoch Huerto as Namor, sea king of Talokan
who think people who live above ground are a threat.Dominique Thorne as RiRi, a brilliant scientistwho helps Shuri.
WHAT IS BAD:The length of the
movie could have been shorter.The women
are the heroes so many people may not like that but they are very good.
SHOULD YOU WATCH: OH YEAH!! The fight scenes, there is humor but not
much. It is sad in the beginning because
the film dedicates to the wonderful but deceased actor Chadwick Boseman as
T’Challa.
SHE SAID
DRAMA
PLOT:Two New York Times female
reporters break the story about producer and predator Harvey Weinstein.
WHAT IS GOOD:The two lead
actresses Carey Mulligan as Megan Twohey and Zoe Karzan as Jodi Kanter.The rest of the cast is equally amazing that
include Patricia Clarkson and Andre Braugher.
WHAT IS BAD:Slow burn.There is much talking - like a play.
SHOULD YOU WATCH:This is a
SERIOUS movie about a serious subject so if you enjoy good drama this film is
for you.
PLOT:The 13th
installment and the final (yeah, right) of Michael Meyers taking out the
residents of Haddonfield in the popular franchise
WHAT IS RIGHT:The kills!Michael Meyers never runs ways to eliminate
people.Jamie Lee Curtis as Laurie
Strode from the screaming teen in the first film to a tough, older woman trying
to move on not thinking of trying to kill Michael.
WHAT IS WRONG:It didn’t make a
lot of sense.
SHOULD YOU GO:Hard to say.It is a strange how the story went.You don’t have to go to the movies to see
this; you can see it on streaming service Peacock.
TICKET TO PARADISE
ROMANTIC COMEDY
PLOT:Bickering and separated
couple join forces to stop their daughter from getting married.
WHAT IS RIGHT:George Clooney
and Julia Roberts as the divorced parents.Great chemistry and they are so funny.The rest of the cast are good too.
WHAT IS WRONG:If you don’t like
romantic comedies---rare these days.
SHOULD YOU WATCH:OH YES!!!To see the two stars go at each other and
George Clooney dancing is priceless!
SMILE
HORROR
PLOT:An evil entity makes their hosts smile before
killing themselves and gives the spirit to the one watching.
WHAT IS RIGHT:Sosie Bacon,
daughter of actor Kevin Bacon (Footloose and Sinister) she is not a glamorous
actress playing Dr. Rose Cotter but a down to earth emergency physiatrist who
helps trauma patients.She does have a
perfect life; a great boyfriend, friends but her life is not really perfect.She is trying to find out what is going on.It is scary for it could happen to anyone.
WHAT IS WRONG:It is a
slow-burn.Slasher hounds won’t like this-
it is psychological horror.
SHOULD YOU WATCH:YES!If you are into mystery thriller.
BLACK ADAM
ACTION/SUPERHERO
PLOT:The origin of the anti-hero.
WHAT IS RIGHT:The action
scenes are nothing short of AMAZING!Dwayne Johnson as Black Adam is intense, fierce and violent.He is perfect.Pierce Brosnan as Dr. Fate is very good and
Aldis Hodge is great as Hawkman.The
other superheroes Noah Centineo is good as Atom Smasher and Quintessa Swindell
as Cyclone.
WHAT IS WRONG: The villain, Marwan Kenzan as Ishmael.He is not memorable but he played another bad
guy in Aladdin Jafar.
SHOULD YOU GO:YES!!!If you like Dwayne Johnson and the character
he plays the special effects and the action.
PLOT: Agojie, an all female
all black warriors who protected the kingdom of Dahomey in 1823.
WHAT IS GOOD: Viola Davis who
is the leader of the Dahomey. She has to
be strong but she has demons she has to deal with. Director Gina Prince Bythewood who made it
epic and emotional as well.
WHAT IS BAD: When Hollywood
does an historical drama not all is accurate.
SHOULD YOU WATCH: YES!!! Two
good reasons for the fantastic Viola Davis and the subject matter.
THE INVITATION
HORROR/ROMANCE
PLOT: A biracial beauty finds out about her
vampire past.
WHAT IS GOOD: The attractive
cast and Nathalie Emmanuel as Evi who is in wonder of her surroundings then
scared then goes Van Hesling on her ancestors.
It is romance-gothic romance but it is interesting and it was written
and directed by women. Evi’s friend Grace Courtney Taylor is great as her funny
friend. Stephanie Corneliussen who plays
Viktoria, a vampire is quite striking.
The story should have been about her.
WHAT IS BAD: It is predictable.
SHOULD YOU
WATCH: Maybe if you like gothic
horror. It is better on cable.
PLOT: Brad Pitt (Ladybug) has a simple assignment:
retrieve a silver case on a train but of course a few assassins want the case
too. It is like Smoking Aces on a train.
WHAT IS
RIGHT: Brad Pitt, the supporting cast
and special guests. He is a former hit
man who takes no-violent tasks but this is not one of them. The kills are crazy and there is a lot of
humor.
WHAT IS
WRONG: The film is long even though
there is much mayhem going on.
SHOULD YOU
WATCH: If you like action, Brad Pitt and
elaborate deaths-then YES.
BEAST
THRILLER
PLOT: Nate Samuels (Idris
Elba) is a doctor. His wife died and
decide to bond with his two daughters and go on a trip to visit his friend
Martin Battles (Sharito Copley) in South Africa but they are trapped as a lion
is trying to kill them.
WHAT IS RIGHT: Its Jaws on four
legs! They are using every method to
survive a furious lion! Elba goes from
mild manner doctor to using his wits and weapons to make it out alive. It also has Elba regretting he wasn’t there
for his family while being a doctor.
SHOULD YOU GO: If you like Idris
Elba and the lion-YES!
NOPE
SCIENCE FICTION
PLOT: Brother and sister own a ranch and there are UFO on their land
and want to take a picture as proof. Why
did he call it the title of the movie?
It stands for NOT OUR PLANET EARTH.
WHAT IS RIGHT: The music, the
humor, cinematography and the acting of Daniel Kaluuya as Otis Haywood Jr. or
OJ for short and Keke Palmer as Emerald Haywood.
WHAT IS WRONG: It is a slow burn
which means it takes a long time to get
going! Special effect of the alien ship not impressive.
SHOULD YOU WATCH: Nope-unless
you like Jordon Peele way of directing a story.
This is his third movie as director.
The other two were the successful Get Out and US. Hope the fourth movie is better than this
one.
DC LEAGUE OF SUPERPETS
3D ANIMATION/COMDEY ADVENTURE
PLOT: Villain Lux Luthor finds an orange space
rock he wants to destroy Superman but it
only works on pets.
WHAT IS
RIGHT: The cast featuring Dwayne Johnson
as Kyrpto, Kevin Hart as Ace and the evil Lulu Luther’s hairless guinea pig
voiced by Kate McKinnon. She is silly
and sinister at the same time. It is
also a satire of superhero movies.
WHAT IS
WRONG: Lots of juvenile humor.
SHOULD YOU
WATCH: YES! It is amusing for kids and
well made.
PLOT: How Gru as a young boy
always wanted to be a villain and gets his wish along with his yellow pals.
WHAT IS GOOD: The 70 music, the
evil group the Vicious Six and the wacky, wonder minions. It is a joy to watch the crazy antics of
them.
WHAT IS WRONG: The ending is way
out but what do you expect from villains who want to take over the world.
SHOULD YOU WATCH: Most
definitely! It is very funny and entertaining. Great for the young and the young at heart.
BLACK PHONE
HORROR/ SUPERNATUAL
PLOT: The Gabber is a murder
and kidnapper of teen boys but his latest victim gets help from his previous
victims on the black phone in the basement.
WHAT IS GOOD: The two young
stars Mason Thomas as Finney who gets bullied a lot but is very resilient when
a serial child killer has him. Madeline
McGraw as Gwen Finney’s funny, feisty and psychic sister. The backstory tells why they are like
that. Ethan Hawke is creepy as “The
Grabber.”
WHAT IS WRONG: The film is a
slow burn! It takes a long while to get
going. It is NOT a slasher where teens
get killed every ten minutes. No jump
scares either.
SHOULD YOU WATCH: If you like
scary, well-thought out intelligent
thrillers-YES!
ELVIS
BIOGRAPHICAL DRAMA
PLOT: Another movie about the
legendary singer by the point of view his manger Colonel Tom Parker.
WHAT IS GOOD: Tom Hanks is
unrecognizable as Colonel Tom Parker aka Andreas Corenlis (Dries) Van Kuijk who
was Dutch. He was con man who knew two things-talent and how to exploit it for
his own good. Hanks does not play a nice
guy in this one. Elvis (Austin Bulter)
is good as Elvis.
WHAT IS BAD: In all film
biographies leave or emphasis certain
times of the performer’s life. If you
are interested read books about them.
The movie is long but it may not cover everything.
SHOULD YOU WATCH: If you like
biographies-yes. The acting is very good
yet you seen it all before-mangers pleasing the star, betraying and doing
whatever to keep star going. If you are
a fan you may point out the parts that
did and did not happen.
THOR: LOVE & THUNDER
SUPERHERO/ACTION
PLOT: Thor has to change to save Asguard from the
Gorr, The God Killer.
WHAT IS GOOD: Christian Bale as Gorr. He is a tragic figure as well as a villain.
He isn’t in the movie much but when he is, his presence is fantastic! The look of the film is amazing. Chris Hemsworth looks great. Russell Crowe is humorous with his strange
accent as Zeus.
WHAT IS
WRONG: It is too funny at times like
Thor: Ragnarok. It is amusing but they
overdo it most of the time.
SHOULD YOU SEE
WATCH: YES!! It does have a lot going for it as much as it
has against it. If you are a true fan of
Thor or Chris Hemsworth you will enjoy
this –if not wait!
PLOT: The cast of the origin
and the current of the Jurassic franchise come together to stop an evil company
Biosyn from controlling the food supply.
WHAT IS GOOD: The dinosaurs of
course! The film added a few more
besides the T-Rex. The people from classic Jurassic Park such as Jeff Goldblum
as Ian Malcolm, Sam Neil as Dr. Alan Grant and Laura Dern as Dr. Ellie
Stattler. The updated movie includes
Chris Pratt as Owen and Bryce Dallas Howard as Claire.
WHAT IS BAD: They say this is
the final Jurassic movie. I don’t
believe that! The story is all over the
place but you didn’t come for the story did you?
SHOULD YOU WATCH: YESSS! If you are a fan of the franchise and you can
compare which films are better and for the movie watcher who just loves see
amazing special effects, action and thrills.
LIGHTYEAR
ACTION/SCI-FI
PLOT: The origin of Buzz
Lightyear from the Toy Story series.
WHAT IS GOOD: For a 3D animation
film it is action-packed! Also many good
supporting characters especially Sox, a computerized cat to be Buzz’s pet and
companion.
WHAT IS BAD: For those who know
Tim Allen did the voice of Buzz for all the Toy Story franchise and now it is
Chris Evans, Captain America himself.
There are “woke” elements but it is just a few seconds.
SHOULD YOU WATCH: YES! If you like action, suspense and comedy you
will enjoy it.
MEMORY
ACTION/THRILLER
PLOT: Alex Lewis (Liam Neeson)
is growing old and growing a conscious for not killing an underage girl and
killers come after him.
WHAT IS RIGHT: Liam Neeson good
actor and great action hero! He has talented cast with him such as Guy Pearce
(Iron Man 3) Ray Stevenson (Punisher: War Zone) and the beautiful Monica
Bellucci (Matrix 2).
WHAT IS WRONG: Formula plot of
aging or tired of being an assassin and wants to leave or do the right thing. It has some surprises but not much.
SHOULD YOU GO: YES! This movie is made for Liam Neeson fans and
action fans so if you like those two things-see it!
TOP GUN MAVERICK
ACTION/DRAMA
PLOT: Maverick
(Tom Cruise) is not a trainee but an instructor of a new group of pilots and
one of them is the son of his fallen best friend.
WHAT IS
RIGHT: Tom Cruise as Maverick is older
but still daring to do the impossible.
The old cast is mostly seen in pictures.
The air fight scenes are good.
Nostalgia and humor.
WHAT IS BAD: It is
formula plot but it still works.
Soundtrack okay but nothing like the first one.
SHOULD YOU
WATCH: If you enjoyed Top Gun the first
one you will like this one. If you like
Tom Cruise and the talented cast it is worth it.
PLOT:Dr. Strange cast a spell
that many verses are blending together and he has to stop Wanda, Scarlet Witch
from taking powers from America Chavez.
WHAT IS RIGHT:The cast Benedict
Cumberbatch is great as Dr. Strange.Elizabeth Olsen who plays Scarlet Witch is fantastic determined and
obsessed to see her children again no matter what the cost.The cameos of superheroes in their different
dimensions are wonderful.
WHAT IS WRONG:For comic fans
Scarlet Witch does go insane but not like in the movie.It is so different so if interested what
really happened read the comic!Also the
origin of America Chavez is half right.
SHOULD YOU WATCH:If you enjoy
Dr. Strange, special effects and the superhero cameos you will have fun with
this film.
FIRESTARTER
HORROR/SCI-FI
PLOT:Charlene “Charlie” has power from her
parents to set anything ablaze.
WHAT IS RIGHT:Zac Elfron as
Charlie’s father Andrew and Sydney Lemmon as Victoria caring parents trying
hard to protect their child from the same horrible fate as they had.Michael Greyeyes as Rainbird who is a bounty
hunter to find Charlie.Ryan Kiera
Armstrong as Charlie, she wants to be a normal girl but she can never be and
she soon realizes this.
WHAT IS WRONG:How many times
are they going to do this story?It was
done 1984 with Drew Barrymore, a miniseries in 2002 and now the latest film.Hollywood should stop making this movie and
remake or make a series of The Fury-not written by Stephen King.It has the same elements: young woman with extraordinary
powers.
SHOULD YOU WATCH:Yes!To compare the 1984 version to the latest
remake and which is better.
THE NORTHMAN
ACTION/ADVENTURE
PLOT: In 895 AD young Amleth
sees his father killed by his uncle and vows for revenge.
WHAT IS RIGHT: Alexander
Skarsgard as the grown man, Amleth. He
was Tarzan in 2016 and he didn’t lose his ripped body for this. Nicole Kidman as his mother Queen
Gundruin who is not as loyal as she
seems and Anya Taylor Joy as Olga his
love interest. She has a unique look
perfect for this film. It is VERY
violent.
WHAT IS WRONG: In between the
brutal attacks they are telling a story plus folklore and action hounds may find
it slow but you understand his motives.
SHOULD YOU WATCH: If you like
Conan but he’s a Viking you will love this film! Slashing and bashing galore!
THE UNBEARABLE WEIGHT OF MASSIVE TALENT
ACTION/COMEDY
PLOT:Hollywood and action
actor Nicholas Cage uses his acting skills to save a young woman in danger.
WHAT IS RIGHT: Nicholas Cage
spoofing himself. Many vain celebrities
can’t pull a feat like this off but Cage can.
Pedro Pascal (The Mandalorian, Wonder Woman 1984) as Javi, a super fan
who brings him to his island but he has secrets. The chemistry of Cage and
Pascal are great. The action sequences
are great.
WHAT IS WRONG: The movie is not
for everyone. It is quirky and weird. It is like the IFC movies of old.
SHOULD YOU WATCH: If you enjoy
Nicholas Cage movies then YES! It is odd
and strange like the performer and you will have fun with it.
FANTASTIC BEASTS # 3 THE SECRET OF
DUMBLDORE
ACTION/FANTASY
PLOT: Dumbledore needs help
from Newt and other wizards to stop Grindelwald to become leader of all wizards.
WHAT IS GOOD: Jude Law as
Dumbledore and Mads Mikkelson as Grindelwald one good the other evil. Mikkelson doesn’t disappoint! He hates humans and does whatever it takes to
become ruler.
Sometimes it is watching a fantasy movie and Mission Impossible! Dan Fogler as Jacob Kowoski is great as
always in the franchise being an average guy in the mist of magic. Special effects excellent.
WHAT IS BAD: It is not as good
as the Fantastic Beasts series but is still entertaining.
SHOULD YOU WATCH: If you like
more detail about Dumbledore and Grindelward or you want to see how it is
connected to Harry Potter by all means YES!
THE BAD GUYS
ANIMATION/ACTION/COMEDY
PLOT: The worst animals you don’t want around you,
a wolf, a snake, a shark, a tarantula
and a piranha are cute thieves is dared to do an experiment to be good, abiding citizens.
WHAT IS GOOD: It is funny, has action and great music. The voice cast is excellent.
WHAT IS BAD: The ending is far-fetched.
SHOULD YOU
WATCH: OH YES! It has much going for it than most live
action films! Has humor, heart and
amazing soundtrack!
PLOT:The origin of Michael Morbius, a world renowned
biochemist who is now a chemically induced vampire.
WHAT IS RIGHT: Jared Leto is a
gifted actor who played the Joker in Suicide Squad. He is a decent human being but when he turns
into a primal night creature not so much.
He feels guilty after but not during.
The special effects are good too.
Matt Smith (the 11th Doctor Who and Terminator: Genisys) is
great as his nemesis.
WHAT IS WRONG:It is not epic or
as delightfully crazy as Venom.
SHOULD YOU WATCH: If you like
the latest antihero yes. They changed
some details as usual. It is B-movie
good.
SONIC THE HEDEGHOG 2
ACTION ADVENTURE COMEDY
PLOT:In the sequel Sonic has
to deal with being responsible, the return of Dr. Robotnik a new friend and a
new villain from his past.
WHAT IS RIGHT: Sonic is so
funny. He is a kid but he looks like a
Hedgehog who wants to be a hero but also a child. Jim Carrey is just fantastic as Dr. Ivo
Robotnik, a goofy genius bad guy who wants to get rid of Sonic and rule the
world. He is so funny is this film as in
the first one. Miles “Tails” Prower, a
yellow fox with 2 tails which is very smart and make good gadgets. Knuckles, is a powerful echidna who wants
revenge on Sonic. The rest of the cast
is delightful too.
WHAT IS WRONG: It is very over
the top ending.
SHOULD YOU WATCH: YES!!! If you enjoyed the last movie you will
definitely enjoy the sequel.
WHAT IS RIGHT: It is a requel –
based on the original movie with modern changes.One of the characters gave that a new phase
which means the fans of the fictional Stab movies love the first film.It has many funny moments and many things
from the past franchise.
WHAT IS WRONG:Should there be a
next? Maybe because of the first
director Wes Craven who passed away.Sidney (Neve Campell) not in much until the end along with Gale
(Courteney Cox).
SHOULD YOU WATCH:Do you like
Scream movies?Then watch if not- don’t
watch.The best were the first 2 because
it was original.
THE BATMAN
DRAMA/MYSTERY/THRILLER
PLOT:The Riddler is killing important people in
Gotham and Bruce Wayne’s family is involved.
WHAT IS RIGHT:It is a different
Batman then many people are used to.He
is a crime fighter and a crime solver.The Riddler leaves clues in cards and he has to figure out The Riddler’s
horrible plan.Robert Pattinson is great
as the brooding, sober cape crusader.Gone are the days of Twilight franchise.Paul Dano as the Riddler is just AMAZING. There is a reason for his
madness but it is still madness.Colin
Farrell is unrecognizable as The Penguin.He is not in the movie much but when he is you know it. Zoe Kravitz is
good as Selina Kyle/Catwoman.
WHAT IS WRONG:It is VERY grim
and gritty.It is NOT a popcorn
movie!It is a slow burn.There is not a lot of action until the end.
SHOULD YOU WATCH:YES!It is the Dark Knight and he is a detective
you will enjoy it.Everythingis intense from acting to the music.
PLOT: The third movie in the
Kingsman’s franchise which tells the origin of the agency came to be.
WHAT IS RIGHT:Ralph Fiennes as
Orland Oxford, the founder of the agency.An excellent actor and why he created the secret organization is based a
lot on tragedy.Rhys Ifans as
Rasputin.Wow!What a performance he gave!Over the top but very effective. Ifans was in The Amazing Spiderman. The action
sequences are far and in-between but when it happens it is fantastic.
WHAT IS WRONG:The trailer is
VERY misleading.The movie is sober for
the most part.It is a slow burn.It is not like the other two films.They don’t show who the villain is but if you
are paying attention you have an ideal.
SHOULD YOU WATCH:If you are a
loyal fan of the films.Be patient if it
is the first time watching this movie.
MOONFALL-2022
ACTION/SCI-FI
PLOT:There is something in the
moon and it is forcing it to come crashing to Earth.
WHAT IS RIGHT:The special
effects!The leads: Patrick Wilson as
Brian Harper and Halle Berry as Jocinda Fowler who are astronauts.John Bradley as an annoying but brilliant
conspiracy theorist.
WHAT IS WRONG:The people who
did Independence Dayand Godzilla1998 made this so if you didn’t like that
those movies you won’t like this one.Prepare for the WTF ending.
SHOULD YOU WATCH: If you like
expensive disaster movies-all effects and no sense.
