Category: Movie Reviews

  • Dune – A Movie Review

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    Dune never interested me all that much until when, years ago, I heard Denis Villeneuve planned to release his interpretation of the seminal work. As a big fan of Arrival and Blade Runner 2049, I knew Villeneuve would do something very special as he put his unique stamp on the mythology. I immediately set out…

  • Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings – A Movie Review

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    My daughter and I, who both love movies, haven’t been to a theater during the entire pandemic. However, for an MCU theater-only release, and because we’re both vaccinated, we decided to make our triumphant return in order to see Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. I won’t lie – it wasn’t a totally…

  • Cruella – A Movie Review

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    I can’t lie–I loved Disney’s Cruella. In fact, I was willing to pay the Disney Plus Premier fee so that my family could see it when it first came out, but nobody wanted to give it a shot. I thought it would be kind of strange if I watched it alone, so I agreed to…

  • The Suicide Squad – A Movie Review

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    James Gunn’s R-rated version of The Suicide Squad is exactly what you would expect it to be. Yes, the humor is still there. Yep, the zaniness is off the charts. But this is Gunn with the kid gloves resoundingly off. The first ten minutes of the film are ludicrously violent and he never takes his…

  • The Neon Demon – A Movie Review

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    I have to admit that I’ve noticed this film on Amazon Prime Video for several years and it always piqued my curiosity. I recently read an article touting it as a hidden gem among the Amazon library, and so I finally decided to give it a watch. The Neon Demon stars Elle Fanning as a…

  • Jungle Cruise – A Movie Review

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    I struggle with paying the extra $30 for a movie on Disney Plus when I already pay for a Disney Plus subscription. Quite honestly, I feel a little fleeced when it happens. Of course, I can rationalize it by saying, “Well, you know, we’d spend more at the actual theater if it wasn’t available on…

  • Space Jam: A New Legacy – A Movie Review

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    I found myself thoroughly entertained by Space Jam: A New Legacy as I watched it with my kids. Look, you know what you’re getting with this. LeBron James is playing basketball with Looney Tunes characters. What more can you expect from a movie with this premise? Is LeBron the world’s greatest actor? No, but he’s…

  • Gunpowder Milkshake – A Movie Review

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    There’s a lot to like about Gunpowder Milkshake. It’s a star-studded action movie with plenty of style and pop. Karen Gillan has paid her dues since Dr. Who, and it’s wonderful to see her in a big-budget starring role. Let’s not forget about Hollywood stalwarts such as Lena Headey, Carla Gugino, Angela Bassett, Michelle Yeoh,…

  • Black Widow – A Movie Review

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    Let me put it simply–it was worth the wait. We just finished watching Black Widow on Disney+. It’s full of story, full of action, full of humor, and full of heart. I have to be honest–I’m stunned. I honestly didn’t think we needed a Black Widow movie. Obviously, I was wrong. I promise not to…

  • The Tomorrow War – A Movie Review

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    I honestly had no idea what to expect from The Tomorrow War. Chris Pratt is always a little hit or miss with me. I love Sam Richardson, but I’ve only seen him in funny movies. I also love J.K. Simmons. I only knew Betty Gilpin from GLOW, a dramedy. I’d never heard of Yvonne Strahovski.…