The Devil's Mouth (2026): Review

 A cheesy B movie that has enough good jumpscares to make it a decent watch.

The story line in this movie was a basic setup, and felt pretty predictable at times. It did feel like a combination of the two 47 Meters Down movies, but man did they nail the claustrophobic setting better. I actually felt bad for the characters who died, as they all (Except for 1) seemed pretty likeable.

The acting in this movie was good for the most. Kathryn Newton did a lousy job, which was kind of annoying considering she was the biggest star in this film, and she easily gave the worst performance of the film. Lana Condor did the best job in the movie as you couldn't stand her at all. Gavin Casalegno did a very good job and made a case as the best actor in the movie as you felt so bad for him when the attacks started happening. Nico Hiraga did a good job as well, and he deserved a better girlfriend than who he had. Tommi Rose gave a great performance also, and did a good job at making you feel sorry for her character.

The jumpscares in this film were really good. While the CGI looked really bad at times, there were some great shots showing the shark's fin and showing the shark in the shadows, so it kind of help make up for it. The film could've been a little bit shorter, but I appreciate them for trying to develop the characters at the beginning of the movie. The claustrophobic feeling in this movie was really good also.

When compared to other shark films, it is about average. It was not the worst shark movie I have ever seen, but it certainly wasn't one of the better ones. It could have been better if Kathryn Newton had given a better performance, but ultimately it just felt like she didn't care.

Overall, The Devil's Mouth has some solid moments, good suspenseful scenes, and is well acted for the most part, but it is held back by some lousy CGI, a predictable story, and a poor performance from Kathryn Newton.

Out of 4 stars I would give it...

2.5 out of 4 stars

The Mandalorian and Grogu: Review

 This is not the way!

The story line in this movie was so bland and predictable. I was genuinely looking forward to this movie, and was so bored right off the bat. The story did not do it for me emotionally, and it had no scenes that really got me pumped up like the show did. I honestly have nothing good to say about the overall story line in this movie.

The acting was bland for the most part. Pedro Pascal did a good job, but he was about the only actor who looked like he even cared. Sigourney Weaver looked so bored and not even interested in the slightest, her character being a pilot felt so out of place also. Jeremy Allen White did OK as Rotta the Hutt. At times he felt convincing, but at other times he just felt like he was going through the motions.

The action scenes were pretty lame also. They did not get me pumped up, and looked so dull. The only fight scene that had my attention was when Mando fought the Bounty Hunter Embo, but the fight should have been longer. But, the visuals were good. I liked the design of the Hutts, and the animatronic for Grogu looked really good.

The Anzellans were arguably the best part of the movie. They had me laughing and felt like the whole reason I kept watching the movie.

I do not know what their plans are for either a 4th season, or a new movie, but I just hope the next one is written a lot better than this was. But, it can't be any worse, can it?

Overall, Pedro Pascal tries his hardest but his efforts are squashed by the poor screenplay, lackluster action scenes, and bland acting.

Out of 4 stars I would give it...

1.5 out of 4 stars

Spider-Man: Brand New Day: Review

 A fitting title as the MCU takes another step in the right direction!

The story line in this movie was exactly what I wanted. It had so much emotion in it, and really pulled at your heart strings multiple times. It felt like the kind of Spider-Man movie that feels ripped right out of the comics. It did not sacrifice the emotion for some cool action scenes or cameos, which I really respect them for doing. I was just satisfied with how everything came together in this movie's story line, and it also left a lot of things unanswered, which excites me as it allows me to speculate what will happen in the next movie!

The acting in this movie was outstanding. Tom Holland continues to solidify himself as the best actor to play both Peter Parker and Spider-Man. His facial expressions during emotional scenes, and his ability to switch emotions on a dime is amazing. Zendaya once again showed why she is the best leading lady in a Spider-Man movie. Her chemistry with Tom Holland is just as charming as ever, and she really did a good job at her ability to play a different version of MJ who felt similar, yet was different. Jacob Batalon still has his charm as Ned, and I wonder what the future holds for his character. Jon Bernthal had to play a more toned down version of The Punisher, but man did he have amazing chemistry with Holland, loved his scenes with MJ also. Sadie Sink easily stole the show as Jean Grey. She did a great job at conveying how hurt she was, but man when she let out her anger, that girl easily stole the show. Sadie has a bright future ahead of her as Jean, and what a perfect casting choice it was. Florence Pugh's 2 scenes were so charming, and she has great chemistry with Tom Holland. Marisa Tomei's one scene was so emotional, and I'm glad they managed to fit her into the movie. Mark Ruffalo finally portrayed a version of Bruce Banner that I have been waiting to see since Age of Ultron.

The action scenes in this movie were really great. The fight scene between Peter and Savage Hulk was so satisfying, and I loved how the fight ended, great to see Savage Hulk again also. The fight scene between Peter and the Hand was so amazing, and it just felt like it was ripped right out of a comic book. Easily the best action scenes from Tom Holland's Spider-Man movies.

The film left a lot of questions unanswered on purpose. The 2 main questions being, did Jean restore MJ's memories while Peter was recovering, and did Ned actually get his memories back at the end of the movie when he and Peter did their handshake? I am inclined to believe that they could go either way with this, and they would be totally justified. With MJ, the fact that she was sitting in the spot and that she and Peter used to go, and the fact that she was holding the necklace Peter gave her at the end of Far From Home, and the fact that she was crying when Jean had her frozen, no other character was crying when Jean had them frozen. I could speculate till the cows come home about this, but I am just so glad that this movie has me asking these kinds of questions.

I am curious to see whether or not Holland shows up in Doomsday. I am leaning towards no, but you never know. I do believe that he will play a major role in Secret Wars alongside Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield though.

In terms of things I hope to see in the 5th Spider-Man movie, I really hope it is another grounded Spider-Man film. I would love to see the villains be Tombstone and Scorpion, as they have the most potential. One villain I would love to see also is Kraven the Hunter, but I think if they were to use him, he would be used in the 6th film. For smaller villains, I'd like to see them do a more accurate version of Rhino and have him as like a side villain for the main villain. If they wanted a gang war for the next film, you have to have Tombstone be battling against either Hammerhead or Hobgoblin for control of the streets. I would not be opposed also to seeing Vulture and/or Mysterio return as well, or seeing Prowler return. I do also have a feeling that the Symbiote will arrive also, and it would not surprise me if they decide to have it attach itself to Scorpion, as they have already built up a rivalry between him and Spider-Man, this way they do not need to create a new version of Eddie Brock.

I do believe the overall plan with this current trilogy though is to introduce Miles Morales in the next film and possibly Gwen Stacey. I do not believe that they will kill off Tom Holland's Spider-Man, but I think this is how they will have him step away for a time so that they can use Miles and Gwen as the new heroes. Peter and MJ are going to rekindle their relationship at some point, and it would not surprise me if this next trilogy ends with their characters riding off into the sunset.

Overall, Spider-Man: Brand New Day is an emotionally moving Spider-Man film that gives you everything could ask for, while setting up the rest of his trilogy for an exciting finish.

Out of 4 stars I would give it...

4 out of 4 stars

Masters of the Universe (2026): Review

 A fun, if far from perfect movie, that is highlighted by brilliant performances from Jared Leto and Alison Brie.

The story line in this film was very cheesy. It definitely felt like they were trying to make it cheesy, and trying to make it feel like an episode from the original show. The humor at times was hit or miss, but man when it was on it had me dying of laughter. I also really liked how much heart they put into this movie, I was shocked and I really liked it. Travis Knight gave it a cheesy 80s vibe, which I can respect. The screenplay at times was pretty weak though, except in the case of Skeletor and Evil-Lyn.

The acting in this movie was good. Nicholas Galitzine was decent as a younger version of He-Man, but I think he would have done a much better job if he had a bit of a tighter script at times. Camila Mendes made the most of what she had, but sometimes her dialogue needed improvement. Idris Elba gave a good performance as well, but it really wasn't a groundbreaking new role for him. Alison Brie was the 2nd best part of the movie, she absolutely knocked it out of the park as Evil-Lyn, her facial expressions stole the show also. Jared Leto's performance as Skeletor was easily the best part of the movie. He was very good at being comedic and also very serious at the time, easily one of Jared Leto's best performances and I hope he returns if they do a sequel (And I would not at all be opposed to seeing Leto play Cobra Commander in a future G.I. Joe movie).

The visuals and action sequences in this movie were great. The visuals never looked bad, and I was pleased with how good Skeletor looked. The action sequences were made better by the amazing musical score in this movie as well.

They have let plenty of room open for a sequel. I know the film flopped at the box office, but Amazon Prime has talked about being open to releasing a sequel straight to Prime Video, which I would be 100% fine with. I just hope they develop He-Man and Teela's relationship a little bit more, as the 2 actors did have a lot of good chemistry. While I want Skeletor to come back, I would honestly prefer if Evil-Lyn is more front and center as the main villain, as she has a lot of potential as the main villain in a sequel. Either way, Skeletor and Evil-Lyn need to be the main villains in a sequel.

Overall, Masters of the Universe is what it is. A fun throwback to the 80s, and while it suffers at times, it is saved by its heart, visuals, musical score, action scenes, and stellar performances from Jared Leto and Alison Brie.

Out of 4 stars I would give it...

3 out of 4 stars

Disclosure Day: Review

 An abrupt end squanders a well acted movie.

The story line started out really well. It felt like a combination of Spielberg's movies Minority Report and ET. I was hooked in when the first act ended. By the time the second act ended I had a bad feeling. The third act just didn't do it for me. The ending just felt so abrupt, and the film just didn't resonate with me in the end, and it felt like a copy and paste of The Abyss by James Cameron.

The acting in this movie was so well done! Josh O'Connor did a great job, and he has showed that he has a bright future ahead of him. Emily Blunt arguably gave the best performance of her career. Colin Firth was intriguing, but his character had such bad writing at the end. Wyatt Russell was heavily underused, which was such a shame. Eve Hewson's performance was hit or miss for me at times. Elizabeth Marvel did a very good job as well. Courtney Grace's performance in the last few minutes was arguable the best performance in the movie, and she nearly saves the third act.

The chase sequences did not do it for me. I felt no suspense, and I was quite bored whenever there was a chase scene. 

At times, it felt like Steven Spielberg really had his mojo back, but the film just lacked the magic that he had in his younger days. The musical score though was amazing, John Williams felt like John Williams again. The visuals looked great also.

I would imagine that there had to be a deleted scene involving Colin Firth's decision to help Emily and Josh at the end because his sudden turn just when he sees a vision of his wife was such bad writing, and was really disappointing! The artifacts that the government would use to track the main characters felt like plot armor and were not doing it for me also.

Overall, Disclosure Day has traces of Steven Spielberg's earlier films and is well acted, but lackluster chase scenes, too many plot holes, and an abrupt ending squander the potential!

Out of 4 stars I would give it...

2.5 out of 4 stars

Backrooms (2026): Review

 A sudden change of direction in the third act squanders a suspenseful movie.

The story line started out exactly how I wanted it to. It had some very suspenseful moments, and man was it keeping me on the edge of my seat. I was disappointed when the third act's twist was revealed, it felt like the suspense was gone. I also didn't like how they just got rid of two supporting characters and then hardly brought them up again.

The acting was really good. Chiwetel Ejiofor did a great job, but I wasn't entirely sure if I should like or dislike him, but I think that was the whole point by the end of the movie. Renate Reinsve did a great job as well, and managed to make the third act watchable due to her performance. Finn Bennett & Lukita Maxwell did good jobs, but they were heavily underused!

The found footage stuff is more of what I was expecting the movie to be throughout. I really wish they had stuck with that, because man did it get creepy and put me on the edge of my seat. The final chase scene in the third act was really irritating because she kept taking too long to make up her mind and move. They should have kept the tone of the first 2 acts, especially the opening scene.

I know they are planning on doing a sequel, but I am not sure how you plan on expanding the story. I really hope it is more of a found footage kind of film, and that it does not try to have some kind of massive twist to it.

Overall, Backrooms started out with so much promise, but the third act derails it sadly.

Out of 4 stars I would give it...

2.5 out of 4 stars 

Enola Holmes 3: Review

 A dull film that wastes its core cast!

The story line in this movie was so weak! There was no mystery to it whatsoever, and that has been the main reason why I enjoyed the first two movies. There were so many bad character moments as well, and I absolutely hated how they portrayed Sherlock Holmes as almost incompetent. The villain in this movie was weak as well. Enola's whole character was so dull and boring sadly, as she was such a joy to watch in the first 2 films, and see the journey her character went through to be a good detective. 

The acting was mixed for me. Millie Bobby Brown is always able to make the most with what she has (Look no further than Stranger Things: Season 5), and she always does good with her facial expressions. I have always liked Henry Cavill as Sherlock Holmes, and it was too bad he wasn't used better in this movie. Helena Bonham Carter stole the show for me, and I was happy they gave her a bigger role, even if she needed more scenes with Henry Cavill. Himesh Patel did an awful job as Dr. Watson, easily the biggest fumble of this movie. Sharon Duncan-Brewster was not a good choice for Professor Moriarty, it should have been Idris Elba. Louis Partridge was decent, but he just seemed to be going through the motions.

The film's plot twists were not exciting also, and they were very predictable. I just cannot believe how badly this movie was written. Tewkesbury's decision at the end of the movie completely ruined the journey his character had been going through in the first 2 movies. Sherlock and Watson had no chemistry also, and Moriarty had no depth as a villain!

If there is a sequel, please make sure it has a bigger mystery to it. I would love for it to focus on Enola and Tewesbury becoming parents, as Millie would do such a good job at dealing with the difficulties of being a parent, but also showing how much love she has. I need to see Henry play the fun Uncle also. Give a potential sequel a better villain also!

Such a disappointment, especially coming from the guy who really liked the first two movies. I expected more!

Out of 4 stars I would give it...

1 out of 4 stars

Deep Water (2026): Review

 A basic shark film that works well in the end!

The story line was a pretty basic setup. But man, the film did not hold back when the sharks showed up. I was really surprised with the fact that no one was safe in this movie. You honestly had no idea who was going to make it out in the end. While the dialogue needed a bit of polishing, you really felt for the characters, and they did a good job at developing most of them. 

The acting was solid. Aaron Eckhart at times did not really convey the emotions effectively, but he really picked it up as the movie went on. Ben Kingsley did a great job, despite his limited amount of screen time. Molly Belle Wright was the star of this movie, what an incredible performance by this young lady. Elijah Tamati's performance was a huge surprise as well, loved his performance a lot as well. Rose Zhao gave a memorable performance as well.

There were not a whole lot of jump scares in this movie which kind of disappointed me. There was 1 that really got me though, and ironically it did not involve a shark. They did a good job with the suspenseful build up, but I wish there had been a tad more jump scares.

As shark movies go, this is definitely one of the more memorable ones. Renny Harlin definitely knows how to make a good shark movie. I would put this as an above average shark movie. It ranks above 47 Meters Down, Jaws 2, and The Meg 2: The Trench, but it is below 47 Meters Down: Uncaged, The Shallows, Deep Blue Sea, The Meg, and Jaws.

Overall, I was very impressed with this shark film. It had a lot of heart, some great CGI, good acting from the younger stars, and some well done suspenseful moments, that made up for some of the dialogue, and lack of jump scares. As shark films go, this was good!

Out of 4 stars I would give it...

3 out of 4 stars

Hoppers: Review

 A familiar story line is nearly saved by a surprisingly dark third act!

The story line in this movie was pretty predictable. I had a feeling that the film would end the way it did, but it still managed to surprise me with how dark the end of the 2nd act going into the third act was. I really give Pixar a lot of credit for trying something a little bit more serious. I wish it had ended with the Mayor getting his way and not compromising with Mabel, it would have caused me to give it a better rating, but Pixar had to go the predictable route sadly. I was happy though they made sure to put a lot of the blame on what happened on Mabel and not on Jerry.

The voice acting in this movie was solid. I was impressed with how well Piper Curda did at portraying a lot of different emotions as Mabel. Jon Hamm was almost unrecognizable with his voice performance, and I really liked the job he did. Bobby Moynihan was very funny as King George as well. I was just glad that the main voice actors did their job well.

The animation in this film was beautiful! I have never had a problem with Pixar's animation. 

The humor at times was very hit or miss. I really do not like the juvenile humor they put in animated movies these days, but there were times I was laughing pretty hard. The Shark scene made me laugh so hard, easily the best part of the movie.

I really do not see how they are going to be able to do a sequel, but I have been surprised before. Hopefully it is a little bit more mature, and not as predictable.

Out of 4 stars I would give it...

2.5 out of 4 stars

The Devil Wears Prada 2: Review

 That's all?!?!?!?

The story line in this movie was so boring! I am not even exaggerating when I say this is probably one of the worst sequels I have ever seen, especially when compared to the first film. The plot made no sense, and there wasn't really any good jokes in this film.

Like seriously, the only thing I liked about this movie was Emily Blunt. She stole the show, and anytime she wasn't on the screen, I was not even remotely interested in anything else!

You had 20 years to come up with a great sequel, and this was the best you could do! This is really pathetic!

I do not want another sequel, EVER! They can't do one now, how they are they going to make another one even halfway decent?

I just disliked almost every aspect of this movie, and even the actors, outside of Emily Blunt, didn't even look interested!

I can't write a proper review because of how upset I am about this movie.

That's all.

Out of 4 stars I would give it...

1 out of 4 stars

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie: Review

 A fun, ambitious, and thrilling sequel!

I really enjoyed the story line to this movie. Sure, it didn't follow the video games very well, but I loved the ambition that this film had. Loved the character development on Mario & Luigi as well as Bowser also. There were so many fun Easter eggs in this movie also, and I couldn't believe that they somehow managed to fit Mr. Game & Watch into the movie also. Loved the reveal that Princess Peach and Rosalina are sisters also. The humor did not feel forced either, which I loved. Yoshi stole the show in a lot of scenes as well. There was just so many fun things to love about this movie!

The voice acting was great! Chris Pratt and Charlie Day were great as Mario & Luigi respectively, and you could tell they have gotten better at doing the accents. Jack Black once again stole the show as Bowser. Benny Safdie was a perfect choice for Bowser Jr. and I loved how his character was portrayed also. Anya Taylor-Joy sounded more comfortable as Peach in this movie also. Brie Larson was the absolute perfect choice to voice Princess Rosalina, and she knocked it out of the park. Glenn Powell was perfection as Fox McCloud, and I am looking forward to seeing him get his own movie also.

The action scenes in this movie were a huge step up compared to the previous one. I loved how they showcased how much stronger the Mario Brothers have gotten, and I had a smile on my face the whole time. Never in my wildest dreams did I think we would have gotten a fight scene featuring Mario, Luigi, Yoshi, Bowser, Mr. Game & Watch, and Bowser Jr. This fight scene showed they can perfectly execute a Super Smash Bros. movie as well.

There are so many possibilities for a sequel, and a few spin-offs as well. They can easily do a direct sequel to this movie, and now I am curious to see what kind of direction they will take with a new Mario Bros. movie. I would imagine they will base it off of Super Mario Odyssey, because it is a major game in the franchise. Really hope Wario and Waluigi are in the sequel also, and that they cast Danny DeVito as Wario, and Willem Dafor as Waluigi.

I need a Luigi's Mansion movie. They could perfectly capture that film in so many ways, and it would be exciting to see some of the scenes from the video game come to life. I really hope they do this movie very soon!

Fox McCloud needs his own movie as well. My one request is that they cast Keanu Reeves as Falco, Miles Teller or Lewis Pullman as Slippy Toad, Jon Hamm as Peppy Hare, and Monica Barbaro as Krystal. Mainly because it would be cool to see the cast from Top Gun: Maverick do this. I am really excited to see an adaptation of Star Fox, and I hope it is done right!

I have no doubt now that a Super Smash Bros. Movie is going to happen. I really hope they let the guys who did this movie do it, mainly because they showed why they are the right choices for this job, and they absolutely nailed the action scenes.

Wahoo!!!

Out of 4 stars I would give it...

4 out of 4 stars

The Strangers - Chapter 3: Review

 A lousy ending to a good trilogy.

The story line in this movie was so dull and boring. The only scene in this movie I really liked was the church scene between Maya and Gregory, it felt pretty intense. I did not care about the extended flashbacks between Gregory/Scarecrow and Shelly/Pin-Up Girl. They didn't even really flesh out Jasmine/Dollface that well either. I was really disappointed that it was not like a reenactment of the first film, but it was Maya and her sister hunting the Strangers down instead. I had a feeling that the sheriff was related to one of the Strangers, and my suspicion was proven correctly.

The acting in this film was solid. Gregory Basso was good, despite his lack of screen time. Madelaine Petsch was the one who carried the movie as usual. Richard Brake did a good job at being a very unlikable man. Ella Bruccoleri's role was in this movie was criminal. As the lady playing Dollface, she should have gotten more screen time! 

You could really tell that the film had been changed a lot, and they had filmed a lot of new scenes. I really want to see the original director's cut of this movie, and they keep hinting that they could do it. If they did do this, I would write a review for the new version of this movie.

I do not see the need for a new movie. I really do not believe that Maya becomes a murderer after killing Scarecrow, and I feel it would be out of character for her. I honestly just want to see the director's cut, or see them do a direct sequel to the 2008 movie, and have Liv Tyler return.

Out of 4 stars I would give it...

1.5 out of 4 stars

Top 10 Most Anticipated Movie of 2026

10. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_pa1KLXuW0Y

9. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9c-DrMe8o5 

8. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GGBgf8dcgyY

7. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yHN12or0UCQ

6. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FdL2GorGdKc

5. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XrdeKOxCV3Y

4. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MPjxijuBuSo

3. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt22084616/?ref_=fn_t_1

2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1clWprLC5Ak

 1.https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31378509/

2025 Action Award Winners

Best Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dSDpoobO6yM

Best Fight: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56FG_Zv5vEI   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PS0S22DmKTw

Best Villain: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vR2sFTIpinI

Best Motion Capture or Voice Performance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KoiH6JVVNjw

Best Visual Effects: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-2bIEMdLaTw

Best Screenplay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_aIzGIbSXM

Best Supporting Actress: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJbYKsfg2Ks

Best Supporting Actor: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/asG-k8o6bF0

Best Actress: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HWt-d6YgVjc

Best Actor: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqrha2Irkyg

Best Director: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXQRuee6r34

Best Superhero or Comic Book Based Movie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbbxk5gyqhQ

Most Surprisingly Good Movie of 2025: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ucLRAOWcA94

Best Picture: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sRi3eZs5rOw

Best Movie Scene of 2025: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/rbwUzo35mUI

2025 Action Award Nominations

 Best Trailer: Captain America: Brave New World, Five Nights at Freddy's 2, The Fantastic Four: First Steps, Tron: Ares, How To Train Your Dragon

Best Fight: Captain America Vs Red Hulk (Captain America: Brave New World) Toothless Vs Red Death (How to Train Your Dragon), Ares Vs Athena (Tron: Ares), Dek Vs Njohhr (Predator: Badlands), Dek Vs Kalisk (Predator: Badlands)

Best Villain: Samuel Sterns / The Leader (Captain America: Brave New World), Galactus (The Fantastic Four: First Steps), Valentina Allegra De Fontaine (Thunderbolts*), Julian Dillinger (Tron: Ares), Athena (Tron: Ares)

Best Motion Capture or Voice Performance: Eric Bauza as Daffy Duck and Porky Pig (The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie), Peter MacNicol as the Invader (The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie), Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm / The Thing (The Fantastic Four: First Steps), Ralph Ineson as Galactus (The Fantastic Four: First Steps), Julia Garner as Shallal-Bal / Silver Surfer (The Fantastic Four: First Steps),

Best Visual Effects: Predator: Badlands, Tron: Ares, How to Train Your Dragon, Jurassic World: Rebirth, The Fantastic Four: First Steps

Best Screenplay: The Fantastic Four: First Steps, Thunderbolts*, Tron: Ares, Five Nights at Freddy's 2, Predator: Badlands

Best Supporting Actress: Violett Beane as Jen (Drop), Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Valentina Allegra De Fontaine (Thunderbolts*), Piper Rubio as Abby Schmidt (Five Nights at Freddy's 2), Jodie Turner-Smith as Athena (Tron: Ares). Pom Klementieff as Paris (Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning),

Best Supporting Actor: Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm / Human Torch (The Fantastic Four: First Steps), Evan Peters as Julian Dillinger (Tron: Ares), Jacob Elordi as The Creature (Frankenstein), Lewis Pullman as Bob / Sentry / Void (Thunderbolts*), Gerard Butler as Stoick the Vast (How to Train Your Dragon)

Best Actress: Madelaine Petsch as Maya (The Strangers - Chapter 2), Florence Pugh as Yelena Belova (Thunderbolts*), Rachel Zegler as Snow White (Snow White), Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm / Invisible Woman (The Fantastic Four: First Steps), Elle Fanning as Thia & Tessa (Predator: Badlands),

Best Actor: Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards / Mister Fantastic (The Fantastic Four: First Steps), Tom Cruise as Ethan Hunt (Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning), Mason Thames as Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III (How to Train Your Dragon), Oscar Isaac as Baron Victor Frankenstein (Frankenstein), Jared Leto as Ares (Tron: Ares)

Best Director: Matt Shakman (The Fantastic Four: First Steps), Jake Schreier (Thunderbolts*), Emma Tammi (Five Nights at Freddy's 2), Christopher McQuarrie (Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning), Dan Trachtenberg (Predator: Badlands),

Best Superhero or Comic Book Based Movie: Captain America: Brave New World, Thunderbolts*, The Fantastic Four: First Steps

Most Surprisingly Good Movie of 2025: Drop, Now You See Me: Now You Don't, How to Train Your Dragon, Predator: Badlands, F1

Best Picture: The Fantastic Four: First Steps, Thunderbolts*, How to Train Your Dragon, Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning, Five Nights at Freddy's 2

Best Movie Scene of 2025: Plane Fight Scene (Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning), Michael Afton Reveals himself (Five Nights at Freddy's 2), Vanessa's Dream Sequence (Five Nights at Freddy's 2), The Fantastic Four Vs Silver Surfer (The Fantastic Four: First Steps), 1982 Flashback Scene (Five Nights at Freddy's 2)

2025 Movies I've Seen

Captain America: Brave New World

Drop

Thunderbolts*

Snow White

The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie

Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning

How to Train Your Dragon 

Jurassic World: Rebirth

F1 

Karate Kid: Legends

The Fantastic Four: First Steps

Happy Gilmore 2

Weapons

The Strangers: Chapter 2

Tron: Ares 

Frankenstein

Now You See Me: Now You Don't 

Predator: Badlands 

Five Nights at Freddy's 2

Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery

Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery: Review

Wake Up Dead Man is saved by the shocking twists!

The story line got off to a very slow start, and the jokes didn't land as much in this one as the previous 2. I thought that the film wasn't as witty, and the characters weren't as engaging in this film either. But, the film got going especially in the 2nd act. The mystery of this was great, as I had no idea how they would explain this, but it landed well. And just when you thought you had it figured out, they threw another massive twist at you.

The acting in this film was solid. Daniel Craig's performance was good, but he wasn't as witty as he normally is. Josh O'Connor's performance was good, but definitely not memorable. Glenn Close easily gave the best performance of the movie, she stole the show so much. Josh Brolin did a great job as usual, and his character was a lot different then I was expecting, but he did a good job at it. Thomas Haden Church, Jeremy Renner, and Cailee Spaeny were criminally underused, especially Jeremy Renner!

The direction in this film was a lot different than I thought it was going to be. I was shocked at how serious this movie was, and they didn't rely on the quick wit and one liners that the first two had. I don't mind a serious mystery movie, but the writing felt off at some points.

There is still a whole lot you can do for a sequel, but I hope it goes back to having the humor and more lighter tone that the first two had!

The film was good, but it lacked the amazing writing that the original two had!

Out of 4 stars I would give it...

3 out of 4 stars

Five Nights at Freddy's 2: Review

 Five Nights at Freddy's 2 is more ambitious than its predecessor and sets up an exciting and thrilling 3rd movie.

The story line was different than I was expecting. I had to see it twice to fully understand what it was that Scott Cawthon was trying to tell, and the second time I got it. It was a mixture of the Twisted Ones book, and the second game. They did a great job with how they mixed the two story lines from these adaptations, and they managed to do a great job with how they handled the lore of these games. 

The acting was great. Josh Hutcherson is a professional, so he can always do a good job, and he managed to be very convincing with how he handled his character. Elizabeth Lail acted her butt off, and was very convincing with her performance, and you felt so bad for her. Piper Rubio was solid, and surprisingly had some very creepy scenes, but her eyes did a great job at conveying how sad she could be. Freddy Carter was the one who stole the show, perfect actor to portray Michael Afton, and I am looking forward to seeing him and Matthew Lillard on the screen. Wayne Knight did a great job, and had a lot more scenes than what you would think, he was funny also, a perfect role for him. While not being in the movie for a long time, Skeet Ulrich and Matthew Lillard were great, and I am looking forward to seeing them have more scenes in the third movie.

The production team outdid themselves! The animatronics looked amazing, and the voice actors did a great job, especially Megan Fox as Toy Chica. Matthew Patrick's voice was such a shock as well, was not expecting him to sound like that at all.

The film definitely had more tension, and more jump scares. And they worked, even though I was really mixed on how they portrayed what the Marionette is capable of doing, it came out of left field, but they did a great job at showing how unsettling she is, even if it was a shame to not see them use the actual animatronic as much. The tension and suspense worked very well though!

I had a feeling how this movie would end to set up a sequel, and I was 100% percent. Hopefully the sequel focuses more on Henry Emily, William Afton / Springtrap, and Michael Afton. Please do not underuse them, as this film might be the final one in this main story line. I think the Funtime Animatronics are coming also, based on that one scene, and the ending which had Henry's recorded message for Mike. 

You need to explore more of William Afton and Henry Emily's partnership, and William's relationship with Vanessa and her brother, Michael. Please do not underuse these characters Scott Cawthon! And do not leave out Mike Schmidt, Abby Schmidt, and Vanessa. I want to see how their story lines end for the sequel.

And give the Puppet a story line where she goes on the hunt for Springtrap please! You have so much potential, and material to work with. Go with what works, but don't over do it Scott! Make it work, and try not to be too complicated! And give it a satisfying ending, please do not screw it up!

The stage may be set for an adaptation of Sister Location, FNaF 4, and Pizzeria Simulator, unless they plan on putting elements of all 3 of these games, alongside the main story line of the third game, into the third movie. Which could work, but take your time, and do not rush the pacing, and give it a short runtime! Do it right!

I hope they adapt Security Breach, Help Wanted, Ruin, and Secret of the Mimic as well, as the idea of an animatronic built like a Terminator (I'm talking about the Mimic), controlled completely by A.I. programming, and being built to literally mimic his surrounding would be such a cool concept!

More ambitious, and more crisp than the original. Very happy with the result!

Out of 4 stars I would give it...

4 out of 4 stars

Predator: Badlands: Review

 Predator: Badlands is a fun film with so much to like about it!

The story line was really well done! I loved how well the humor, heart, and tone were meshed! The film was so well paced, and I was never losing my interest in it! I wish we could've had a little bit more time to flesh out what the company wanted with the monster, but that is just a small complaint I had!

The acting was very well done. Elle Fanning gave an incredible double performance in the film, and easily stole the show, her performance reminded me of Michael Fassbender's performance in his two Alien films as well! The actors who played the Predators did a great job as well, but mainly the makeup and prosthetics team deserves the majority of the praise!

The action scenes were amazing! These were some of the best looking visual effects I have seen! They looked so real, but they did a great job at not making it look too fake! I really wish we could've seen more gadgets from the Predator, but oh well!

The film easily sets up a sequel at the end! Now that I think about it, I have never seen a female Predator in the series, so it is going to be interesting to see how they decide to tackle this story line!

I am also looking forward to the Alien Vs Predator movie they have teased! I really hope they do a great job at building it up, and setting a great tone for that movie!

The Predator franchise has been revived!

Out of 4 stars I would give it...

3.5 out of 4 stars

Now You See Me: Now You Don't: Review

 While unevenly paced and tonally all over the place, the third installment in the franchise has plenty of humor and enough plot twists to be a fun ride!

The story line was good enough. The tone felt too funny, especially after the major death of a character, and the pacing wasn't very good at times. Luckily though, the film had enough plot twists, cool magic scenes, and enough charm and humor from the cast to make it a fun ride!

The acting was very good! Jesse Eisenberg did a great job as usual. Woody Harrelson was his usual charming self, with some really good lines. It was also so nice to see Isla Fisher again, after she was absent from the previous movie. I was so glad that Lizzy Caplan managed to reappear, as she managed to steal the show. Justice Smith was a lot better than the previous two movies I saw him in. Arianna Greenblatt was very good as well! Rosamund Pike was an entertaining villain as well!

The magic scenes were very well done, as were the plot twists. So many moments I never saw coming, and it was so neat seeing all the fun tricks they managed to come up with. Really wish Mark Ruffalo could've had a bigger role, but I get it. 

In terms of a sequel, there is always room for a new movie. And I hope they keep the same cast, and I also really hope that Mark Ruffalo plays a bigger role, and I really hope that they bring back Ruffalo's love interest from the first movie, as I missed her in these last two movies!

Out of 4 stars I would give it...

3 out of 4 stars 

Frankenstein (2025): Review

 While it lacks the dark atmosphere of The Curse of Frankenstein, the new creation has enough to stand on its own two feet!

The story line in this movie was different, but in a mostly good way. I loved how the dialogue by the Creature was written, it was so good! My main problems with the story was that they underused Christoph Waltz very badly, and I wish they had kept the dark and gothic atmosphere that The Curse of Frankenstein had!

The acting in this movie was amazing. Oscar Isaac was a solid casing choice (Even though IMO they should have cast Christoph Waltz or Ralph Ineson), and he managed to stand on his own two feet. Jacob Elordi did an amazing job! He looked the part, and his voice for the Creature was so perfect. Easily the best casting choice of the movie. Christoph Waltz did a great job as well, but I hated how underused he was!

The production design was great. They did a good job at making it look like the 1800s also. I also could not believe how amazing Jacob looked as the Creature. The makeup and prosthetics team outdid themselves with this!

I am so glad that they did not leave it open-ended for a sequel. It had flaws, but it did not need a sequel!

Out of 4 stars I would give it...

3 out of 4 stars 

Tron: Ares: Review

A long awaited sequel that delivers on the entertainment!

The story line was much different than I was expecting, but in a good way. I loved how they did two different versions of the Grid, and I loved all the callbacks to the original Tron film from the 80s. I liked that this film did have a lot of heart to it. My only real flaw to the film was the lack of callbacks or acknowledgments to Tron: Legacy, but that was my only flaw.

The acting was great. Jared Leto was perfect as Ares, and I couldn't have seen anyone else doing that role but him. Jodie Turner-Smith stole the show as Athena, she was ruthless, and very intense, good villain (But not as good as Clu and Rinzler from Legacy.).  It was so cool to see Jeff Bridges return as Kevin Flynn, even if it was for a few scenes. Evan Peters was a great villain also, I really hope we can get a sequel so we can see him return.

The action scenes, visual effects, and musical score were amazing! I was worried that they would mess this up and make it look cheap, or forget about these key pieces, but my worries were unwarranted. The Tron films have always done a great job at these things, and are arguably one of the better franchises when it comes to these things!

I really hope it gets a sequel, as they teased the return of Sam Flynn and Quorra at the end. I want to know what exactly caused Sam Flynn to resign as the head of ENCOM, I hope it has something to do with Quorra and/or Tron. That would be a great twist!

Out of 4 stars I would give it...

3.5 out of 4 stars

The Strangers - Chapter 2: Review

While not as intense as the previous film, The second film in the Strangers trilogy has plenty of moments to help it stand on its own!

The story line was just endless chasing sequences, but that was exactly what I wanted. I loved how it had more of a survival feel to it, and it had plenty of moments that made me jump out of my seat. I was also pleasantly surprised with the backstory that they gave to Scarecrow and Pin-Up Girl. I am still wondering what the backstory is going to be with Dollface. I was surprised with who got killed at the end, and while I have a good feeling as to who Scarecrow is, I have no idea as to who Dollface is, but I have a theory, but I am not 100% sure.

There wasn't much to say about the acting. Madelaine Petsch absolutely knocked it out of the park. I am pretty sure that Gabriel Basso is Scarecrow, as his facial expressions were too obvious, and he was very upset about certain things. Richard Brake's character is definitely involved somehow with the Strangers, and I am looking forward to seeing his bigger role in part 2.

I am so curious as to how much of the town is involved with the Strangers. It isn't everyone obviously, otherwise they would not have killed that nurse, and her 2 roommates. The sheriff is definitely involved, and it wouldn't surprise me if his daughter was Pin-Up Girl, or if his wife is Dollface. I do not see him being related to Scarecrow at all. 

I am also really hoping that they do not go with a twist ending where the Strangers manage to convince Maya to join their cult. I want Maya to kill the Strangers at the end, that's why I was disappointed they never did a direct sequel to the original film with Liv Tyler, as it would have been so satisfying to see her get revenge of them.

Really hope the final film is a great conclusion to the end of the series, as I have really been loving these movies so far!

Out of 4 stars I would give it...

3.5 out of 4 stars

Weapons: Review

A poor plot twist ruins a very well made movie!

The story line started out as very intriguing. I loved how mysterious the movie was, and you really like so many of the characters. Unfortunately, the plot twist at the end of the movie just didn't sit right with me. I really wanted it to be something more government related, but this just felt cheap IMO.

The acting was very good. Julia Garner was easily the standout of the movie, she did a great job with how she conveyed her emotions, and I liked how she was a pretty likeable character. Josh Brolin was great, as usual. He always manages to be very diverse with how he portrays his characters. Amy Madigan did a good job as well, but I hated the twist with her character. Cary Christopher did a great job as well, especially for being only 9 years old. Alden Ehrenreich did a great job as well, as you didn't like him, but you still felt bad for him!

The direction of this movie was fantastic! I loved how they did the story by showing it from other characters perspectives, and it made the movie go by very fast. I love it when they do this style, as it makes you realize what you might have missed on first glance.

I am not interested in any kind of sequel to this movie. It had so much potential, but it just fell apart at the end, sadly!

Out of 4 stars I would give it...

2.5 out of 4 stars

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. 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 and a great final battle, but the film is poorly written, lacks an intriguing story line, 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