Happy Gilmore 2: Review

 This sequel doesn't hit the same as the original!

The story line was just not as funny or inspiring! The decision to kill off Virginia Venit was such a bad decision. The film just felt like it was lacking without her! Some of the jokes were really funny, but they were not laugh out loud funny like the original film! The golf scenes were not as fun either, which was a massive letdown.

Adam Sandler and Christopher McDonald were great, but they could only do so much! None of the other actors were as good, not even Ben Stiller, who was lacking his comedic timing!

The film should have solely focused on Happy Gilmore and his relationship with Virginia, and his rivalry with Shooter McGavin. I really wish Shooter had a more villainous role in this film! He barely even golfed either, which was dumb!

I do not want a sequel! They had 29 years to come up with a better film, and this was the best they could? Massive letdown!

Out of 4 stars I would give it...

2 out of 4 stars

The Fantastic Four: First Steps: Review

 The Fantastic Four: First Steps is truly a fantastic movie!

The film's story line was very well written. The scale of this movie was really good, and I enjoyed the tone very much, it felt a lot like The Incredibles. I really loved how well the dynamic was between the Fantastic Four. they really felt like a family in this movie. The film had a lot of heart, and I was glad that the jokes were written well, and that they didn't put them in at certain moments that were supposed to be very serious.

The acting was amazing! Pedro Pascal did a lot better than I was expecting as Reed Richards / Mister Fantastic, he brought a lot of vulnerability to the role, but he also brought out the genius of Reed Richards. Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm was perfect casting. She brought so much heart to the character, and she did a good job at portraying Sue as a mom. Joseph Quinn was easily the best actor in the film. He brought a lot of humor to his character, but they did a great job at showing how vulnerable he was as Johnny Storm. Ebon Moss-Bachrach brought a lot of heart to his role as Ben Grimm / The Thing as well, and I loved how they showcased how much he truly cared for the people of New York. Ralph Ineson was truly amazing as Galactus, his voice was so powerful, and his presence was truly felt in this role. Julia Garner did a great job as the Silver Surfer, and I liked that she wasn't so one dimensional in the role, and truly showed how much being the Silver Surfer had affected her.

The film's visuals and action scenes were just flat out amazing! The scenes where the Fantastic Four battled the Silver Surfer and Galactus were so good! This really felt like old school marvel had returned, in terms of the visuals and action scenes, and I am so hear for it.

The film's post credits scene clearly set up something major (Which I will get to later). In terms of a direct sequel to this movie, I am all for it. I am curious as to who the villain will be, because I know it will not be Doctor Doom, but I know that the Fantastic Four have plenty of villains to fight against in a sequel. I am open to seeing Galactus return, and I wouldn't mind seeing the male Silver Surfer in a future movie either.

The film's post credits scene set up Doctor Doom. I am now so looking forward to seeing Avengers: Doomsday opening night now! I now have a very good idea as to what the plot of Avengers: Doomsday is going to be, and I am actually very excited about it! Only Spider-Man: Brand New Day is left until Doomsday, and I have a gut feeling that Dr. Doom is going to show up at the end of that movie as well IMO.

Out of 4 stars I would give it...

4 out of 4 stars

Karate Kid: Legends: Review

 Karate Kid: Legends is a promising film, but it falls flat due to the familiar story line.

The story line in this film was very weak. While I thought it started out very promising, it ended up being a copy and paste of the original film, and even the 2010 version. Another problem with the film was that it did not have very good character development, which was a result of the short runtime! You needed more time to let certain moments breathe! The film was way too fast paced! The film also didn't have as much heart as the original film did, as well as the sequels, and the 2010 film, which again was the result of rushing the story line, and not letting it breathe.

The acting was good. Ben Wang did a great job, and managed to hold his own very well, I was also very glad that he was not a copy and paste of Daniel LaRusso or Dre Parker. Jackie Chan was very good also, loved the different side to him in this one. Ralph Macchio did a great job, despite the false advertising that he would play a huge role in this film. Joshua Jackson did a great job as well. Sadie Stanley was a very likeable character also. Ming-Na Wen was heavily underused, and was wasted, as was Wyatt Oleff.

The action scenes were really good, but they had too many cuts at certain points. It felt like I was watching Christopher Nolan do action scenes, but in a very bad way. Which was such a huge shame.

The humor in this film didn't miss. I was really laughing at all the jokes in this movie, especially the post credits scene with Johnny and Daniel!

I wouldn't mind a sequel, but please make the story line much better paced, and not a copy and paste of the original and the 2010 version. But, this just makes me want another season, or some kind of spinoff, of Cobra Kai, and very soon! I miss that show so much!

Out of 4 stars I would give it...

2 out of 4 stars 

F1: Review

 A fun racing film that starts well and finishes strong!

The story line in this film was very fun! I loved that they actually had time to develop the characters. Sonny Hayes was such a great character that was impossible to hate. I loved that the humor in this film wasn't forced either. It was kind of cheesy with some of the dialogue, but that is such a small problem! The film also had a few twists that I was not expecting, which I really liked.

The acting in this movie was really good. Brad Pitt did a great job as usual, and looked like he had a very fun time. Javier Bardem was very entertaining, and you felt bad for him in so many scenes. Damson Idris played a great role as well, you didn't like him at first, but you warmed up to him as the film went on. Kerry Condon's performance was good as well, she was such a good addition to the crew, and I loved how she made the most with her character.

The racing scenes in this film were exhilarating! I really wish I could've seen this movie at the IMAX screen. I was holding my breath in so many scenes, and I am very proud of how Joseph Kosinski managed to make them memorable. He does not miss on his action scenes, just look at Tron: Legacy, and Top Gun: Maverick. Really impressed with how he managed to do this!

They definitely left it open for a sequel. I would love to see this crossover with Days of Thunder, and I see how they could do it!

Out of 4 stars I would give it...

3.5 out of 4 stars

Jurassic World: Rebirth: Review

 A fun film that brings this franchise back from the brink of extinction.

The story line in this film was simple. It definitely felt like an earlier I really enjoyed the dynamic between the family, and the humor didn't fall flat, like I was worried about. I did feel like the film's pacing was too erratic at times, which ended up bogging the film down. And, I will also admit that some of the characters weren't written the best. Still a decent story line though.

The acting was solid. Scarlett Johansson was able to hold her own, and she looked like she belonged in this universe. Mahershala Ali was easily the standout actor of this movie. Jonathan Bailey was okay, I wasn't that impressed with his performance. Rupert Friend did a great job as an unlikable jerk.

The visuals in this movie were amazing. Loved the designs of the dinosaurs. I also loved how scary they actually made the dinosaurs. There were also a few jump scares that got me good. 

They could easily do another sequel. One concept I'd love to see is a group of teenagers partying on a boat, and the boat crashes near one of the islands, and they must find a way to get off the island. A good old fashioned horror movie. I would also like to see what the original writer, David Koepp, had planned, and if it is worth turning into a movie.

Out of 4 stars I would give it...

3 out of 4 stars

How to Train Your Dragon (2025): Review

The live action remake of How to Train Your Dragon manages to hold it's own and be one of the better live action remakes!

The story line in this film was the same as the original, but if it ain't broke, don't fix it, I say. I did like how they managed to add a lot more characterization to Stoick, Astrid, and Snotlout (I was not expecting him to get a lot more character development so that was a nice surprise.) Astrid's character felt more fleshed out in version IMO, as did Stoick, and these are things that the live action film improved on in the original IMO.

The acting in this movie was great. Mason Thmaes acted his butt off as Hiccup, he did a great job at making the character his own, while making sure he wasn't trying to copy the original animated version too much. Casting Geard Butler as Stoick again was easily the best decision that this film made. Nico Parker did a much better job than I expected. She was a huge standout as well. Nick Frost was pitch perfect casting as Gobber also.

The visual effects in this film looked perfect. In a time where they are a mixed bag, they looked spectacular in this film, and the budget was less on this film than what I would've thought. Other films should take inspiration from this movie.

My only complaint with this movie, is that I wish the film's humor had landed better. They had a few good scenes that I laughed at, but it was too bad they didn't always hit it. But, it still doesn't take away from how good this movie was!

Out of 4 stars I would give it...

3.5 out of 4 stars 

Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning: Review

 The mission was impossible, and they managed to succeed!

The story line in this film was so well done! I loved the darker tone that this film had, compared to the previous films. I was also impressed that for a nearly 3 hour movie, they managed to pace it just right. The script was unpredictable, and you had no idea what was going to happen next! Loved the callbacks they had to the other films as well, especially the first and third films.

The acting was great as usual. Tom Cruise gave one of his best performances as Ethan Hunt, and showed that he has still got it. Simon Pegg was a strong standout as well, loved the more serious tone to his character. Hayley Atwell gave a much better performance in this film, IMO. Esai Morales was a great villain, he wasn't the best, but he was a more memorable one.

The stunts in this film were amazing. I was holding my breath so many times, and my heart actually sank during the plane sequence. Tom Cruise managed to outdo himself, and should be commended for the risks he actually takes! The stunts in this film were probably my favorite stunts of the series.

They could easily end the series here and be justified. But, there is always room for another film IMO. If they do a sequel, I really hope it goes back to a more grounded film, because they can't make the stakes any higher than they were in this film. Plus, it would be more fun to see a grounded film in the series again.

This is probably my favorite film of the series!

Out of 4 stars I would give it...

4 out of 4 stars

The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie

 The Day the Earth Blew Up is a fun and heartwarming adventure!

The story line in this film felt like a mixture of the original cartoons and an episode of "The Looney Tunes Show" IMO. I really liked how much heart they put into this movie, and Daffy Duck and Porky Pig are such an iconic duo for this franchise also. 

The voice acting was amazing also. Eric Bauza knocked it out of the park as Porky Pig and Daffy Duck, they sounded so identical to their original voices from the cartoons. Candi Milo was very charming as Petunia Pig. Peter MacNicol's portrayal of The Invader was perfect, he always does a great job with his comedic roles.

The humor in this film was really good, but sometimes it didn't land with me, which is my only criticism of this film. I wish it had a little bit more of the slapstick kind of humor, as that was what made the original Looney Tunes cartoons so iconic! But, most of the humor landed with me.

They can't do a sequel to this IMO. But, I definitely want to see more Looney Tunes films in the future, and I am really looking forward to Coyote Vs Acme next year. I will be there! Hope they can have more of the other Looney Tunes characters in newer films as well!

Very impressed at what they accomplished with this film on such a cheap budget! Very impressed.

Out of 4 stars I would give it...

3.5 out of 4 stars

Snow White (2025): Review

 Despite the best efforts from Rachel Zegler, Snow White fails to live up to the original film.

The story line was not well written. It failed to have the same charm that the original had, and the humor just didn't land like the original did also. I also hated the unnecessary subplots that the film put in, it amounted to nothing in the end, and was easily predictable. 

The acting was subpar. Rachel Zegler knocked it out of the park, and was definitely charming as Snow White. I personally thought Gal Gadot was very entertaining as the Evil Queen also. Outside of that, the acting wasn't good in the slightest.

The film's musical scores were okay. The mining song by the Dwarfs was charming as always, and the song "Waiting on a Wish" was a great song that Zegler did. Outside of that, the songs just weren't charming. Very mixed on the Evil Queen's song as well. Rachel Zegler does have a great voice though.

The visual effects were okay. I didn't mind the animals being CGI, but making the Dwarfs CGI was the worst mistake of the entire movie IMO. The mines looked really good also.

The characterization of the Dwarfs was butchered. They had no personality to them whatsoever, and were not nearly as funny as they were in the original, and even in the 2012 film Mirror Mirror. 

The emotion when Snow White died was good though, but that was about the last good thing in the film. 

Zegler does a great job, as does Gal Gadot, and certain songs work also, but the film just lacks the charm, and it is very dull unfortunately!

Out of 4 stars I would give it...

2 out of 4 stars

Thunderbolts*: Review

 The MCU returns to form in this emotionally satisfying film!

The story line in this film was a lot different than I was expecting, but in the best way possible! I loved that it prioritized having more heart and character development than just mindless action scenes. The humor didn't feel forced also, which was a huge bonus! I really liked how they humanized all of these characters also!

The acting in this film was really good as well! Florence Pugh easily gave her best performance of the MCU in this movie, she had so much heart, and she was so charming at the same time. David Harbour's performance as the comedic relief worked, but also because he brought a lot of heart as well! Lewis Pullman did a great job at how he portrayed Bob/Sentry, and man does that guy have some range! Wyatt Russell was great as the jerk of the team, but one you couldn't help but like at the same time! Julia Louis-Dreyfus did a great job at making you hate her character so much!

The action scenes in this film were great as well! They weren't too over the top, but packed a lot of heart to them though! Really happy with how this turned out!

The ending definitely set up the next 2 Marvel films, The Fantastic Four: First Steps & Avengers: Doomsday! My excitement for these 2 films just went up tremendously, and I really feel like the old MCU might actually be back! Great job everyone!

Out of 4 stars I would give it...

4 out of 4 stars

Drop: Review

 An intriguing mystery film that keeps you on the edge of your seat for the whole ride!

The story line in this film was so good! Just when you think you have it all figured out, it ends up taking a turn that you wouldn't expect! I loved that they took their time to develop the characters, so that you would end up caring about them, and rooting for them as well! Loved the twists in this so much, it is another reminder of why mystery films are my favorites!

The acting in this film was very good! Meghann Fahy did a great job at carrying the entire film! The fact that she had to be involved in almost every scene, and portray so many emotions at the same time was pretty impressive! Brandon Sklenar did a great job portraying a very likeable man, who you did not want to see get it! Violett Beane stole the show as Jen, and Jeffrey Self did a great job at stealing the show also!

The film really did remind me of that film "Red Eye' that came out back in 2005. There were some very similar moments in it, but it managed to stand on its own two feet! Christopher Landon did a great job at directing the tension moments, but adding a lot of very well timed humorous moments to help lighten the mood! Bravo Christopher, bravo!

The only small problem I had, was that I wish they had explained more of why the villain wanted Violet to kill her date, a little bit longer would've been nice!

They do not need to make a sequel! This film had a satisfying ending, and I do not see the need for a sequel! 

Saw this as part of the Regal Monday Mystery Movie, and I got my money's worth, and then some!

Out of 4 stars I would give it...

3.5 out of 4 stars

Captain America: Brave New World: Review

 I really do not have a lot to say about this movie!

Captain America: Brave New World offers solid performances from Harrison Ford and Tim Blake Nelson, but the film is poorly written, lacks an intriguing story line, has lackluster action scenes, and features some horrible dialogue, making this easily the worst film set in the MCU!

That post credits scene was terrible also! Literally anything else would've been better!

Out of 4 stars I would give it...

1 out of 4 stars

Top 10 Most Anticipated Movies of 2025

 10. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPzOyzsnmio&ab_channel=SonyPicturesEntertainment

9. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6d6WBtDse_Y&ab_channel=Netflix

8. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-94Snw-H4o&ab_channel=MarvelEntertainment

7. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10676052/

6. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3dXWFcoVqg&ab_channel=LionsgateMovies

5. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TIonqWLqoJM&ab_channel=Netflix

4. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6604188/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_tron

3. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt23572848/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_6_tt_7_nm_1_in_0_q_the%2520spon

2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOhDyUmT9z0&ab_channel=ParamountPictures

1.  https://www.imdb.com/title/tt30274401/

2024 Action Awards

Best Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Way9Dexny3w&ab_channel=WarnerBros.Pictures

Best Fight: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=11TzoK1g1qU&ab_channel=4KArchives

Best Villain: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCo-wAh-sTw&ab_channel=Nightshade

Best Motion Capture or Voice Performance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KySK6POfmk8&ab_channel=ParamountPictures

Best Visual Effects: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kI7RdKPpPFc&ab_channel=ParamountPictures

Best Animated Movie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L-hOcu9T0l4&ab_channel=IGN

Best Screenplay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oViG_uXtFu0&ab_channel=TopMovieXXL

Best Supporting Actress: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SIOxEvSjXpQ&ab_channel=DavidBux

Best Supporting Actor: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRgkV_LuIFI&ab_channel=RottenTomatoesComingSoon

Best Actress: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKAq6EZJ4Q4&ab_channel=Movieclips

Best Actor: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iEAqY10FHFU&ab_channel=spicyrice

Best Director: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXTYVu56O9g&ab_channel=absurdseba

Most Surprisingly Good Movie of 2024: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Y3cuC7aFFo&ab_channel=PavelZ%C3%A1le%C5%A1%C3%A1k

Best Picture: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NRYeYPcB7As&ab_channel=Buggy

Best Movie Scene of 2024: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jepd7EVK-wA&ab_channel=EpicMovieClips 

2024 Action Award Nominations

Best Trailer: Dune: Part 2, Nosferatu, Sonic the Hedgehog 3, The Wild Robot, Alien: Romulus 

Best Fight: Paul Atreides Vs Feyd Rautha Harkonnen (Dune: Part Two), King Kong Vs Evil Monkeys (Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire), Optimus Prime Vs Megatron (Transformers One), Apartment Fight (The Fall Guy), Gladiator Arena Battle (Dune: Part Two)

Best Villain: D-16 / Megatron (Transformers One), Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen (Dune: Part 2), Admiral Atticus Noble (Rebel - Moon Part 2: The Scargiver), Dr. Gerald Robotnik (Sonic the Hedgehog 3), Proximus Caesar (Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes)

Best Motion Capture or Voice Performance: Keanu Reeves as Shadow the Hedgehog (Sonic the Hedgehog 3), Maya Hawke as Anxiety (Inside Out 2), Brian Tyree Henry as D-16 / Megatron (Transformers One), Chris Hemsworth as Orion Pax / Optimus Prime (Transformers One), Kevin Durand as Proximus Caesar (Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes)

Best Visual Effects: Dune: Part Two, Alien: Romulus, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, Rebel Moon - Part 2: The Scargiver, Sonic the Hedgehog 3

Best Animated Movie: Inside Out 2, The Garfield Movie, Transformers One, The Wild Robot

Best Screenplay: Alien: Romulus, Dune: Part Two, Inside Out 2, Transformers One, The Fall Guy

Best Supporting Actress: Rebecca Ferguson as Lady Jessica (Dune: Part Two), Florence Pugh as Princess Irulan (Dune: Part Two), Sydney Sweeney as Julia Cornwall (Madame Web), Isabela Merced as Kay (Alien: Romulus), Kaylee Hottle as Jia (Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire),

Best Supporting Actor: Austin Butler as Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen (Dune: Part Two), Javier Bardem as Stilgar (Dune: Part Two), Jim Carrey as Dr. Ivo Robotnik and Dr. Gerald Robotnik (Sonic the Hedgehog 3), Josh Brolin as Gurney Halleck (Dune: Part Two), Ed Skrein as Admiral Atticus Noble (Rebel Moon - Part 2: The Scargiver), 

Best Actress: Zendaya as Chani (Dune: Part Two) Madelaine Petsch as Maya (The Strangers: Chapter 1), Cailee Spaeny as Rain (Alien: Romulus), Emily Blunt as Jodi Moreno (The Fall Guy), Daisy Edgar-Jones as Kate Carter (Twisters)

Best Actor: Timothee Chalamet as Paul Atreides (Dune: Part Two), Glen Powell as Tyler Owens (Twisters), David Jonsson as Andy (Alien: Romulus), Ryan Gosling as Colt Seavers (The Fall Guy), Froy Gutierrez as Ryan (The Strangers: Chapter 1),

Best Director: Renny Harlin (The Strangers: Chapter 1), Denis Villeneuve (Dune: Part Two), Fede Alvarez (Alien: Romulus), David Leitch (The Fall Guy), Josh Cooley (Transformers One)

Most Surprisingly Good Movie of 2024: Alien: Romulus, Twisters, The Fall Guy, The Strangers: Chapter 1, Inside Out 2

Best Picture: Dune: Part Two, The Fall Guy, Inside Out 2, Transformers One, Alien: Romulus

Best Movie Scene of 2024: Gladiator Battle (Dune: Part Two), The Offspring (Alien Romulus), Metal Sonic and Amy Arrive (Sonic the Hedgehog 3), Sandworm Ride (Dune: Part Two), Paul Atreides Declares himself the Lisan al Gaib (Dune: Part Two)

2024 Movies I've Seen

Night Swim (1.5 out of 4)

Dune: Part Two (4 out of 4)

Madame Web (3 out of 4)

Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (3.5 out of 4)

Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (3 out of 4)

Rebel Moon Part 2: The Scargiver (4 out of 4)

The Fall Guy (4 out of 4)

The Strangers: Chapter One (4 out of 4)

A Quiet Place: Day One (3.5 out of 4)

Inside Out 2 (4 out of 4)

The Garfield Movie (2.5 out of 4)

Twisters (4 out of 4)

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (3 out of 4)

Alien: Romulus  (4 out of 4)

The Crow (2 out of 4)

Transformers One (4 out of 4)

The Wild Robot (4 out of 4)

Salem's Lot  (2 out of 4)

Gladiator II (3 out of 4)

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (3.5 out of 4)

Sonic the Hedgehog 3: Review

Spoilers ahead!!!

Sonic's 3rd film wraps up the first trilogy in a great way, while setting the stage for a new trilogy that could be even better!

The film's story line went about the way that I expected it to go! Loved the characterization that they gave Shadow, and how you really felt for him, and understood why he went the way that he did! Loved the heartfelt moments that the film had as well! They had a lot of really good character payoffs as well! 

The acting was really good! Jim Carrey stole the show with his portrayal of both Dr. Robotniks. Keanu Reeves was perfectly cast as Shadow the Hedgehog, I mean it was too obvious of a casting choice. All the other actors did their job well, but Jim Carrey and Keanu Reeves definitely stole the show as their respective characters.

The action scenes were so good! Loved that they played, "Live & Learn" towards the end! That was the big huge payoff! I also liked that they showed how powerful Sonic can really be! Shadow's Super Form looked amazingly perfect as well!

I did have a complaint though, I wish the film was a little bit longer, so that they could flesh out a few more scenes. But that is about it! It is still the best of the trilogy (I re watched the first two films and changed my score for those from a 4 to a 3.5 for the first and second movie).

The post credits scenes were so good! Loved the arrival of Metal Sonic and Amy! I am really hoping that Natalie Portman is the voice actress for Amy. I am very curious as to who created Metal Sonic, hope it is a good reveal! The fourth film is going to be so good, and I am very excited to see what kind of direction the franchise takes.

Shadow is definitely getting his own movie! The film would be a massive success, if written right!

I doubt we have seen the last of Dr. Eggman as well. Jim Carrey plays that role way too well! He will return in the 5th or 6th film, or in the post credits scenes of the 4th film IMO.

Out of 4 stars I would give it...

3.5 out of 4 stars

Gladiator II: Review

I was entertained!

The story line in this film was a lot different than I was expecting! I loved that Maximus really wasn't able to stop the corruption of Rome from spreading. When the corruption runs so deep, it is really hard to try and dig it all out! The story line did not have the heart that the original one did so well with!

The acting in this movie was amazing! Paul Mescal was perfect casting as Lucius! He really looked like he could've been Russell Crowe's son! Denzel Washington stole the show IMO. You hated him so much, and you had no idea what he was going to do next! Pedro Pascal's role was so much different than what I was expecting! You felt so bad for him! Connie Nielsen showed that she has still got it! Joseph Quinn & Fred Hechinger did a great job as the twin Emperors! Both were so crazy, and unstable, loved their performances a lot!

The action scenes were really good as well. But they were not as memorable as the original film. They just lacked the personal feeling that the first film's action scenes had. 

They have definitely left the door open for a sequel! I am curious as to what kind of direction they will take, and if it will end the trilogy on a positive note!

I knew going into this film that it would not top the original film in any way shape or form, but I was still surprised at how good it was!

Out of 4 stars I would give it...

3 out of 4 stars

Another Top 10 Predictions for Five Nights at Freddy's 2

10. Fredbear / Golden Freddy will save Mike, Abby, and Vanessa at the end

9. Abby is actually Mike's adopted sister

8. The Ghost Children from the first film will reappear to help Abby, Mike, and Vanessa throughout the film 

7. The post credits scene will show William Afton / Springtrap activating the Funtime Animatronics in a secret bunker underneath his house

6. The Toy Animatronics will be destroyed by the original Animatronics

5. William Afton's wife died from suicide

4. Mr. Hippo, Roxanne Wolf, Monty Gator and other various characters from the series will have cameos, similar to that of Sparky the Dog in the first movie

3. The house from FNaF 4 will be featured many times in this movie

2. The Puppet will be on the hunt for William Afton

1. William Afton / Springtrap will be more unhinged in this film.

The Wild Robot: Review

Chris Sanders delivers another hit!

The story line was so much different than I was expecting, but in a good way! I loved that it showed how a robot raising a child would go, and I was glad that they gave the characters plenty of characterization. The film's heart is what made this movie so good. The film's humor was great also, as it appealed to both adults and kids.

The voice acting was great! Lupita Nyong'o continues to make a huge name for herself! Pedro Pascal easily stole the show as Fink! Catherine O'Hara was super funny as Pinktail as well! Mark Hamill's voice fit the Grizzly Bear so perfectly as well! Great job with how well their casting was!

The animation was beautiful! DreamWorks always does a great job with their animation, and they are making a case at supplanting Disney as the leader of animation films!

They left plenty of room for a sequel open, but I'm not sure this film needs a sequel. If they can write a good script great! But I really hope they don't do a sequel, just for the sake of doing a sequel, I.E. a quick cash grab! We shall see though!

Out of 4 stars I would give it...

4 out of 4 stars

Salem's Lot (2024): Review

A rushed mess that doesn't even come close to the classic 1979 version.

The story line was so badly paced that it had little character development, and it wouldn't let certain things breathe. It felt rushed, and the editing was poor, as was the script as a whole! The one scene that was really well shot, was the scene where Mr. Barlow killed Ralphie. The camera work looked great, and you felt so bad for Ralphie, despite his lack of screen time.

The acting was average. Lewis Pullman showed that he has a bright future ahead of him, as he made the most of what he had to work with. Bill Camp did a great job also, and I would venture to say that he did the best job of all the actors. Jordan Preston Carter did a decent job, but I felt he could've done a better job overall. William Sadler was a huge miscast, and I wish the rumors had been true that he was playing Barlow. Alfre Woodard was easily the worst actor in this film. She had no life in her performance at all, and it felt like she didn't even care about her performance. Pilou Asbaek did a good job as Straker, but he was so underused! Makenzie Leigh was a miscast in my opinion, and it didn't help that her character was so underdeveloped.

Another positive I have is that I thought they did a great job with the cinematography. They had a lot of really good shots, but it wasn't enough to save this movie. There were other pretty decent scenes, but the film was too rushed, and it should've been so much better. I did not like Barlow's design either, too much CGI, instead of relying on makeup and prosthetics.

If they ever decide to adapt this again, they need to make it a miniseries, and more faithful to the book. Or split the movie into 2 parts, or make it over 3 hours, because an hour and 53 minutes will not cut it with this movie! 

Out of 4 stars I would give it...

2 out of 4 stars

Top 10 Things I Want in Five Nights at Freddy's 2

10. I want Garrett to possess the Puppet

9. I want more Easter eggs to characters from other games, like Monty Gator and Roxanne Wolf, or other fan made characters

8. I want Vanessa's backstory to be similar to Mike's backstory from FNaF 4, mainly the fact that she accidentally killed her brother

7. I want it to be revealed that William's descent into madness stemmed from losing his son in an accident

6. I want it to be revealed that Mike is the son of Henry, and that Abby is actually his adopted sister

5. I want to see William Afton / Springtrap have a fear of the Puppet animatronic, because he knows who is possessing it.

4. I want Skeet Ulrich to play the role of Henry Emily

3. I want the plot to be so convoluted (like the video games), that you have to go back and watch it twice to see what you might've missed the first time 

2. I want the film to have more jump scares

1. I want more William Afton / Springtrap in flashbacks, and in the present time for the movie.

Transformers One: Review

 A heartfelt story that will thrill longtime fans of the franchise.

The story line was so much more serious than the trailers made it out to be. I loved seeing Megatron's descent into the leader we all know from the films and shows. The story also had a lot more lore to it than I was expecting, loved the other race that would battle the Transformers, and I hope to see them again in a possible sequel! One of the benefits of not having the humans in this film, was that it allowed the film to focus on one single story line, without a bunch of human side plots, which has effected some of the films in the franchise in the past.

The voice acting was amazing! While I was against casting Chris Hemsworth as Optimus Prime, he grew on me as the film went on, and I see him as the eventual successor to Peter Cullen when he does eventually retire. Brian Tyree Henry was another casting choice I wasn't too fond of initially, but I loved how Brian made the character's voice go deeper and deeper as the film went on, and I was so glad that they did that. I hope in a sequel his voice continues to get deeper and deeper. All the other voice actors did great as well, and I was also glad that they brought back the same actor who voiced Soundwave in Bumblebee, he did a great job.

The action scenes were up there as the best of the franchise. I loved how creative they were with the action scenes, and I hope that the G.I. Joe Transformers crossover movie keeps this up. That final battle between Optimus Prime and Megatron gave me Transformers: Prime vibes, in a great way! Really impressed with how they pulled it off!

In terms of a sequel, there are so many possible routes for them to go! I really hope the sequel is titles, "War For Cybertron", and then the third film is titled, "Fall of Cybertron". It would be the best route for them to go, and it would generate a lot of hype for the series. I really hope that this movie gains a lot of momentum going forward, as the box office results have not been very good here in America.

For a sequel, I really hope to see more characters from the movies and shows that I recognize. With them just doing animation, they could introduce so many new characters, while not making it feel overstuffed! Please gain some momentum going forward!

Out of 4 stars I would give it...

4 out of 4 stars

The Crow (2024): Review

 While it has it's moments, the film doesn't even come close to the original film.

The story line was horribly paced. Whenever it felt like the film was about to get moving, it would immediately slow down. That killed the movie so much. I also didn't like the fact that he didn't become the Crow until about 45 minutes in the movie, and then becomes the Crow again later in the movie. I understand wanting to show how much Eric and Shelly loved each other, but the original film managed to do that with the minimal flashback scenes that they had.

The acting was decent for the most part. Bill Skarsgard managed to make the most of what he had, but he lacked the charisma that Brandon Lee had. FKA Twigs was not the best casting choice. She didn't really do the best job until the ending, she showed a lot of good emotion there. Zoe Kravitz or Zendaya would have been much better choices. Danny Huston, like Michael Wincott in the original '94' movie, stole the show. While I hated the fact that Huston's character had supernatural powers, he was still a pretty creepy villain. 

The action scenes were solid. I was really glad that they managed to make Eric avenging Shelly's death satisfying. The problem though with these action scenes is that they lacked the flair that the original had, and a lot of that had to do with the director. Rupert Sanders is just not a good director. Even the way the city was designed in the '94' version felt like something right out of a comic book. 

I will give major props to one thing about this film. The emotion was really good, and a lot of that had to do with Skarsgard's performance. You felt for him in so many ways with how he lost Shelly, and the ending was emotional as well. You really felt for these 2, and it was just a shame certain things were not written better with this film.

This film just proved that you cannot remake a classic film. If they ever wanted to do a remake again, they better decide to make this movie a more comic accurate adaptation then, as that is the only way to do a proper remake. They can't do a remake any other way!

Out of 4 stars I would give it...

2 out of 4 stars

Alien: Romulus: Review

 A gripping and exciting film that brings the Alien franchise back to it's original glory.

The story line in this film was written so well. I loved how they managed to pace the film just right, and when it got going, they did not let their foot off the gas pedal. It had a much more interesting story line to it, than Prometheus and Covenant had, it was also a lot more suspenseful than those 2 also.

The acting in this movie was amazing! Cailee Spaeny managed to hold her own very well. While she didn't even come close to matching Sigourney Weaver's performance, she was still a very compelling character, and I loved that they did not make her a copy and paste of Ripley. Isabela Merced acted her butt off also. Of all the characters, you had a great reason for caring about her, something I haven't felt since Aliens. David Jonsson easily stole the show as Andy. I loved how he managed to play a charging Android, and a heartless Android with such ease. David's career should immediately take off after this role!

The action scenes in this film were done so well. I was immediately hooked right off the bat. That also did a great job at blending the action scenes with the horror elements of the movie. The visual effects looked amazing, and man did that Queen Xenomorph look ugly and slimy, but so well designed!

I loved the callbacks it had to the original Alien movie, and the Easter eggs it had that referenced Prometheus and Alien: Covenant. The film also had some nice little references to the video game Alien: Isolation, which I absolutely loved. That creature at the end of the movie was an amazing callback to the Prometheus creatures.

They have absolutely left the door open for a sequel. I would love it if they managed to bring back Michael Fassbender as David, and have him and Andy go at it. They could very easily tie up the Prometheus story line this way also. I want to see more of Rain and Andy also, since they were characters you genuinely felt sorry for. It would also be nice to see them conclude their story line, and then end the film right as Aliens is about to happen. Perfect way to end the series.

Out of 4 stars I would give it...

4 out of 4 stars

Twisters: Review

 A rare disaster film that succeeds in making me care!

The story line had a lot more heart than I was expecting. I was expecting this film to be a cheesy film with no heart of character development to it whatsoever. I am so glad that I was proven wrong. The writing in this film was really good, and they managed to balance humor with heart and suspense very well. Kudos to the writers of this film.

The acting in this film was great. Glen Powell just showed that he is the next big star of the decade. That man will have success wherever he goes. Daisy Edgar-Jones managed to hold her own as well. She also has a bright future ahead of her as well. Anthony Ramos has also shown that he is a very versatile actor, and that he will be in action films for years to come. 

The visuals in this movie were so good. I knew walking into this movie that if anything, the visual effects would be good. They looked even better than I was expecting.

I am curious if they will plan a sequel to this movie at all. They have set it up for a sequel, but I can't really picture what else they can do! Maybe they will surprise me, like they did with this film.

Disaster films have lots of promise. Up until this film, Greenland was the only disaster film I liked. Hopefully this represents a turning tide for the genre!

Out of 4 stars I would give it...

4 out of 4 stars

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes: Review

 What a wonderful, if flawed, film!

The story line in this film was a lot different than I was expecting. I was expecting more of an action packed film, not more of a drama film. The film's pacing was really bad, as I almost fell asleep during the first 20 minutes of the movie. Luckily it picked up in the 2 and 3rd act. Loved the callbacks to the original Planet of the Apes film with Charlton Heston as well.

The acting was very good in this movie. Owen Teague managed to do a good job at creating his own role, and not trying to copy Andy Serkis' performance as Caesar. Freya Allan did a great job as well. I did not expect her to play as big of a role as she did, and she owned every scene she was in. Kevin Durand stole the show as Proximus Caesar, so I was very disappointed that he wasn't in the movie a lot more. William H. Macy's role was a lot different than I was expecting, and like with Kevin Durand, I was very disappointed that he didn't play a bigger role.

The film's visual effects were outstanding as usual. It is so fascinating how far motion capture has come since Lord of the Rings. For all the flaws this franchise has had over the years, the visual effects have never been a problem.

The action scenes were good, when there were some. I really wish this movie had more action scenes, as the trailer really made it look like this was going to be an action based movie. Hopefully the sequel has more of an action feel to it.

They have definitely set up a sequel. And I am genuinely curious to see where this goes in the end. I could see a sequel being much better than this one, or it could be a total dud LOL. We shall see though.

Off topic, Wes Ball just showed that he is the perfect director for the live action Legend of Zelda movie they are working on. His direction in this film showed that he will nail the setting, tone, scale, and cinematography for the film. Hopefully he has good writers helping him with that movie.

Out of 4 stars I would give it...

3 out of 4 stars

The Garfield Movie: Review

 A heartfelt but heavily predictable movie. 

The film's story line really frustrated me. While I enjoyed how much heart this film had to it, it was so predictable, and it did not feel like a Garfield movie, outside of the montage of why Garfield hates Mondays. Jon's story line was the only thing that felt like it was ripped right out of the original comic book story lines as well. Odie was way too smart in this movie also, he is supposed to be a highly dimwitted dog.

The voice acting was solid. Chris Pratt was perfect as Garfield, and Nicholas Hoult was great as Jon Arbuckle. Samuel L. Jackson and Ving Rhames were entertaining as well.

I really wish they had more characters from the comic like Nermal, Arlene, and the mailman. Liz was way too underused as well. I really was not a fan of the new characters, and I did not like the fact that it didn't really show more of Garfield being the fat, lazy cat that he is.

If a sequel is made, I want the story line to feel like it got ripped right out of the comic, in other words, I do not want a story line at all. I want it to almost feel like Napoleon Dynamite, with it just being Garfield having a casual day, and maybe show a montage of Jon on dates with Liz.

This may sound controversial, but I preferred the live action Garfield movies over this movie. I loved Bill Murray as Garfield more than Chris Pratt, and I loved that Garfield and Odie felt more like their comic book counterparts in the live action films. I also liked that Liz has a lot of screen time as well.

Overall, predictable and frustrating, but the film's heart, animation, certain bits of humor, and voice acting make it somewhat watchable.

Out of 4 stars I would give it...

2.5 out of 4 stars 

Inside Out 2: Review

 Inside Out 2 is a thrilling, and emotional film that is on par with the first film.

The story line was so much different than I was expecting. I did not expect it to take place in just a few days, but at the same time cover as much as they did. I loved that it showed the stress of not being around your best friends anymore, as I've had similar situations happen to me over the course of my life. I also really liked that they showed how much anxiety can affect people, especially when they are starting to go through puberty. Loved all the hockey sequences as well, it fit so well.

The voice acting was absolutely stellar. Amy Poehler has still got it as the voice actress of Joy. Phyllis Smith was still as charming as ever as the voice actress of Sadness. Lewis Black once again stole the show as Anger, always laughed at his one liners. Tony Hale and Liza Lapira were perfect as the new voices of Fear and Disgust, couldn't even notice a difference between them, and the original actors. Maya Hawke continues to show that she has a bright future ahead of her. Maya was absolutely perfect as Anxiety.

The humor and heart of this film rivaled that of the first film. I was so impressed at how they managed to balance both of these elements once again in a movie like this. A lot of the moments felt so relatable, and I was laughing, cringing, and nearly crying due to how much I could relate to Riley in this film.

The series still has plenty of room for a sequel. There are so many directions that this could go in, and as long as it is well written, I will be there. This was the best Pixar film I have seen in theaters since Toy Story 4, and it is right up there as one of my top 5 Pixar films of all time.

Out of 4 stars I would give it...

4 out of 4 stars

A Quiet Place: Day One: Review

 A Quiet Place: Day One keeps the heart of the franchise without sacrificing a good story line and solid jump scares.

The story line was much different than I was expecting. I had no idea that they were going to focus on a lady that had terminal cancer. But it added so much heart to the movie. I was also glad that they actually showed the boat incident that was mentioned in the last film. I was also glad that the characters were not making stupid decisions in this movie also.

The acting was solid. Joseph Quinn knocked it out of the park in his role, and I love how versatile he is becoming as an actor. Lupita Nyong'o was solid as well. I was really disappointed that Djimon Hounsou didn't play a bigger role in this movie, that's about the only complaint I really have with this movie. The cat in this movie was funny also.

The jump scares in this movie got me pretty good. Them setting the story line in New York City reminded me of I Am Legend. The atmosphere was very tense, as you never knew where those creatures were going to be hiding. One of the jump scares got me good, and I almost flew back in my seat at one point.

I am so excited for the next film with Emily Blunt, Noah Jupe, and Millicent Simmonds. I am also hoping that Cillian Murphy will return, as his character is still my favorite in the series. It would also be neat if Joseph Quinn's character ends up playing a huge role in this film, as it would establish a great connection to the overall franchise.

Out of 4 stars I would give it...

3.5 out of 4 stars

Top 10 Predictions for Five Nights at Freddy's 2

10. William Afton / Springtrap will murder Aunt Jane

9. Jeremy Fitzgerald or Fritz Smith will be killed or seriously wounded in a flashback, and it will be the 'bite of 87' incident. 

8. Vanessa and Mike will start a relationship after she wakes up from her coma.

7. William Afton / Springtrap will be freed from the back room by cops or hooligans, who he will wind up killing.

6. We will find out that Mike's father is still alive at the end.

5. William Afton / Springtrap will destroy the animatronics after escaping from the back room.

4. William kidnapped and murdered Garrett because he had a grudge against Mike's father. 

3. We will find out that Vanessa was responsible for the death of her brother, in a similar way that the crying child was killed in the 4th game, and William Afton manipulated her into helping him by using her guilt over it.

2. Mike Schmidt is the son of Henry Emily

1. Garrett Schmidt's soul haunts the Puppet Animatronic

I will do a 2nd one once more info comes out!

The Strangers: Chapter 1: Review

 A frightening and intense film that kept me on the edge of my seat throughout the whole movie.

The story line in this movie was simple, but so effective. It also worked at making me feel very sympathetic for the 2 main characters. The story line, while also feeling like the first film in a good way, has a lot of mystery surrounding it also, which I will cover later. 

The acting was very good. Madelaine Petsch and Froy Gutierrez gave very convincing performances. You felt so bad for them. I am very curious to see how Madelaine does in a future sequel, as I have a gut feeling I know where this is going.

The suspense and atmosphere of this movie was so good. There were about 2 jump scares that got me pretty good. A film hasn't scared me this good in years, and it scared me to the point of keeping up at night, and getting spooked by any noise I heard. Loved the camera work in a lot of the scenes also.

I am really looking forward to seeing where a sequel goes from here. I have a theory that the Strangers are members of the town that we encountered early in the film. That town just looked evil, and there was a reason the Strangers didn't take their masks off in this film. From the looks of it, we have encountered these people before, and we would have recognized them immediately. 

I hope that because Maya is coming back in the sequels, she will get her revenge on the Strangers. That's what I was hoping the last film that came out was going to cover. I really wanted to see Liv Tyler's character get her revenge on them, and hopefully they will do that with the sequels. Please don't mess this up!

Out of 4 stars I would give it...

4 out of 4 stars

The Fall Guy: Review

 The Fall Guy is a fun & exciting action film that keeps you guessing!

The story line in this film was so good! It had so many plot twists that I was not expecting. I also liked that the film had a lot of heart to it, and it wasn't just throwing out comedy every second of the movie. The film's humor in this movie was really good as well.

The acting was perfect as well. Ryan Gosling was very charming as Colt. He also looked like he could be a stunt actor. Emily Blunt was charming as well. Her chemistry with Ryan Gosling felt so natural, and she did a great job at acting with just her eyes. Aaron Taylor-Johnson had a much bigger role than I was expecting, and man did you hate his guts. Winston Duke was so funny as well, and I loved seeing him getting involved in the action scenes.

The action scenes were amazing as well. The apartment fight scene was so well filmed, and left you wondering who would make it out alive. The car chase scene was so funny as well, and man was that dog a psycho.

It is too bad the film bombed at the box office. I would have loved to have seen a sequel. But at the same time, I feel like there was nothing else you could really do for a sequel.

Out of 4 stars I would give it...

4 out of 4 stars

Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire: Review

 A fun popcorn film is the best way to describe this film!

The story line was very predictable. I knew exactly what would happen, and how. But, I will admit, I still had loads of fun with this movie. The humor in this film was pretty good as well.

The acting was solid, for the kind of movie that it was. Dan Stevens was very entertaining as Trapper. Brian Tyree Henry did a great job as the comic relief of this movie. Kaylee Hottle, however, was the one who stole the show. Amazing how far that young lady has come.

The visuals in this film were great. You could so tell that that was where most of the money went to LOL. But they looked amazing!

The action scenes were amazing as well! Loved the scene of Kong using that little monkey as a hammer, had me laughing so hard. Glad the action scenes looked good, compared to Godzilla: King of the Monsters, never going to get over that let down LOL.

There are plenty of ways for them to go for a sequel, and it will probably just be another fun popcorn kind of movie.

Out of 4 stars I would give it...

3 out of 4 stars

Rebel Moon - Part Two: The Scargiver: Review

Zack Snyder continues to show why he is one of my favorite directors right now.

I know that the story line wasn't very original, but Zack put in enough of his own twists to make it worthwhile. I am very excited to see where this goes in the future, as Snyder left plenty of room for a lot of sequels. I really liked that we got the character's back stories in this film, and wow did you pity all of them, mainly General Titus.

The acting was amazing Sofia Boutella managed to hold her own very well, which impressed me about both films. Ed Skrein once again stole the show as Admiral Noble, one of those villains you hate, but you can't wait for them to show up on the screen again. Djimon Hounsou was amazing as General Titus. Loved the intensity that he brought to the role. Zack has never whiffed on his casting choices IMO.

The action scenes were so good! Zack Snyder continues to show why he is one of the best action directors on the planet right now. And I don't care about the slow motion, it adds to the scenes IMO.

The visual effects looked amazing, but that is so normal for a Zack Snyder movie. Amazing how much better this movie looked on a budget that was less than $100 million, compared to Marvel's cruddy CGI. Zack takes pride in his visuals, and this film was another example of that.

The reveal that the princess is still alive was a twist I did not see coming. Really looking forward to seeing the characters journey continue! Lots of potential for future sequels, spin-offs, and prequel films! Good job setting up the potential Zack Snyder!

Out of 4 stars I would give it...

4 out of 4 stars

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Top 10 Actors Who Should Be Cast as Ganondorf in the Live Action Legend of Zelda Movie

 10. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QVV8POaU_p0

9. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-jZ-_f7kj_8

8. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1Fp9APoamA

7. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=La6zU5jtEjA

6. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CzqL84Q3J1A

5. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_yI1hjITn8Q

4. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/kis5JRM0wH4

3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TiQmOcY-OP8

2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FHguR5hGi-c

1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHhR47feFL4

Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire: Review

 Another fun and cool adventure in the Ghostbusters series.

The story line was really fun, and it had a lot of heart to it as well! I loved all the neat callbacks to the original Ghostbusters movie that it had. The family dynamic was easily the heart, and the best, part of the movie. I was really glad that the original Ghostbusters had more screen time in this movie, and I loved how they addressed that they are getting older.

The acting was amazing! Paul Rudd has not lost any of his charm over the years, and he was the perfect choice for this franchise. Mckenna Grace continues to show that she was the best casting choice of the entire family. I cannot get over how much she really does look like Harold Ramis, pitch perfect casting. Dan Akroyd was hilarious in this movie, so glad he had a bigger role. Patton Oswalt, despite only having one scene in the movie, was so funny! 

The action scenes were so exciting! Anytime they have a chase sequence that involves the car, I get the biggest smile on my face! Loved all the new gadgets that they gave the Ghostbusters in this movie! So nostalgic!

I only had 2 problems with this movie. 1. I really wish that Trevor and Lucky had more screen time together. I was really looking forward to seeing their friendship develop into a romantic relationship, so I was kind of disappointed that they had no screen time together. 2. I thought the pacing was a little bit off compared to the last one. But it was still fun!  

They can do so much for a sequel. I really hope they bring back Vigo from the 2nd movie, and I hope John Noble portrays him. Plus, it would mean that they would hopefully bring back Peter MacNicol as Janosz Poha! I also want Trevor and Lucky to have more screen time together, and I kind of hope that Podcast and Phoebe develop crushes on each other, as they feel like the perfect duo!

Out of 4 stars I would give it...

3.5 out of 4 stars

Madame Web: Review

 Very cheesy, but very fun at the same time!

The story line was so early 2000s, but I'd be lying if I said I didn't just have a fun time. Yes, it had so many plot holes and unresolved answers, but I genuinely just had a fun time with the movie. I really liked the concept of Cassandra trying to stop the future, and I enjoyed a lot of the film's humor.

The acting was solid. Dakota Johnson was about as good as she could've been. Sydney Sweeney was easily the best actress in the movie. I loved how she was almost like a gender swapped Peter Parker, because of how awkward her character was. I loved her. Adam Scott was great as a young Uncle Ben as well. 

The action scenes were fun. While they were nothing groundbreaking, it was still fun watching Dakota Johnson's facial expressions throughout the action scenes. The visuals in this movie looked amazing as well IMO. 

I know that they will never make a sequel to this movie, because of how badly it bombed at the box office, but I really hope that some of the characters come back in "Secret Wars". Mainly because Sydney Sweeney was perfect as Julia, and I want to see her in her suit more!

Again, not a perfect movie by any means, but I just genuinely had a fun time with it!

Out of 4 stars I would give it...

3 out of 4 stars

Top 10 Best Actors in The Hunger Games Movies

 10. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-N0HdfYNUP8

9. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wy_29N6xx-c

8. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dlytaa6riO8

7. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zk3yLI0q794

6. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ApUk8-XNS_w

5. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zTIVWEeMmzw

4. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1t4BE7FA-rM

3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WUL5tj3kdWs

2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJ7p9fQl7XU

1. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Pe_tPY6BglM

Dune: Part Two: Review

Spoilers Ahead!!!

 

Dune's second part exceeds the first film in every way, while creating one of the greatest Sci-Fi adaptations of all time!

The story line was so good. I started reading the books shortly after watching the first part back in 2021, and I am already halfway through the 4th book, and I can say that it was a faithful adaptation of the first Dune book. Denis Villeneuve knew the task, and managed to stay the course of the book, and I am so glad that he made sure that this was a morally grey movie. This was something I was a bit worried about, but he did such a good job at staying faithful to the story line from the books.

The acting was amazing! Timothée Chalamet absolutely crushed his role as Paul Atreides. Chalamet did a great job at showing his tragic turn towards the last act. He continues to show he has a bright future ahead of him, and that he is a very versatile actor. Zendaya played Chani to perfection. I will admit, when I first read the book, I did not picture Zendaya as Chani, I pictured Florence Pugh or Rachel Zegler in that role, but I was glad that she managed to exceed expectations. Austin Butler knocked it out of the park as Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen. Again, not the actor I originally pictured for that role, I personally wanted Robert Pattinson or Bill Skarsgård, but I knew he was perfect the moment he showed up. Javier Bardem was great as Stilgar. I was surprised at how many funny lines he had, but it helped kind of lighten the mood, which was nice. I personally pictured Joseph Mawle as Stilgar, but Bardem was great. Rebecca Ferguson was perfect as Lady Jessica. She did a great job at showing how manipulative Jessica was, and how she used the Fremen's hopes for her own benefit. So well acted on every level!

The visuals were so amazing! I was lucky enough to watch this on an IMAX screen, and man did that enhance the viewing experience. I haven't seen visuals this good on the big screen in years. They really did remind me of visual effects from the Lord of the Rings series. So glad they made the worms look so cool!

The action scenes were so stunning! Again, so glad I saw this on the IMAX. The sets shaking during the sandworm riding scenes were so amazing. I am glad that they showcased the action scenes, unlike the book which skimmed over them.

I am so excited to see how Denis Villeneuve will adapt Dune: Messiah. If done right, this could be even better than this movie, and it would make Dune one of the greatest Sci-Fi trilogies of all time. Also, I absolutely loved the casting of Anya Taylor-Joy as Alia Atreides. That is exactly who I pictured in that role, and she is going to dominate the screen in Dune: Messiah.

One final thing. I really hope Denis Villeneuve adapts Children of Dune. This is my favorite book in the series so far, and it would be the perfect conclusion of the franchise by Denis Villeneuve. It would just feel wrong to adapt Dune: Messiah without doing Children of Dune IMO. 

Out of 4 stars I would give it...

4 out of 4 stars

Night Swim: Review

 Despite strong performances from Amelie Hoeferle, Gavin Warren, and Kerry Condon, Night Swim is a dull, and very boring film that doesn't live to the somewhat suspenseful premise that the previews promised, and it features a very shallow performance from Wyatt Russell.

Out of 4 stars I would give it...

1.5 out of 4 stars 

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