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

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