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