Category: Movie Reviews
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Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw – A Movie Review
I have a terrible confession to make: I’ve never seen a single Fast & Furious movie. Not one. They just didn’t really seem like my thing. Also, I’m not a big Vin Diesel guy. With that being said, you might be wondering what attracted me to Hobbs & Shaw, which is a spin-off of the…
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Once Upon a Time In Hollywood – A (Spoiler-Free) Movie Review
Brad Pitt and Leonardo DiCaprio proved the biggest draw for me in regards to Once Upon a Time In Hollywood. I can’t remember ever seeing them on screen together even though they are two of Hollywood’s biggest names. I generally like what Quentin Tarantino does with these two men as well, so I figured this…
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The Lion King (2019) – A Movie Review
This new photo-realistic version of The Lion King is both exhilarating and redundant. It’s a visual feast in that everything looks absolutely real. My understanding is that this film is almost entirely CGI, yet the animals, the environment–all of it–looks not only real, but also rooted in reality. You see labored breathing, you see real…
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Spider-Man: Far From Home – A Movie Review
Spider-Man: Far From Home is an impressive exhibition of visual effects with some great one-liners, but the most interesting thing about the movie happens during the middle and end of the credits. If you’re not familiar with the plot, Spider-Man: Far From Home sends Peter Parker and his classmates on a European vacation. While there,…
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Toy Story 4 – A Movie Review
Yesterday, I think you would have been justified to feel that Toy Story 4 is largely unnecessary. After all, Toy Story 3 ended just about perfectly. However, if you happened to watch the Toy Story Toons shorts, you know that Woody and the gang embarked upon a whole new set of adventures with young Bonnie. …
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X-Men: Dark Phoenix – A Movie Review
I just go out of X-Men: Dark Phoenix, and I’ve got some good news for you – it’s not that bad! Sure, that’s not a huge compliment, but, to be honest, I expected it to be terrible. Why did I have such dire expectations? First of all, the constant delays in release is never a…
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Aladdin (2019) – A Movie Review
I’m 42 years old, so I was in high school when the original Aladdin debuted. I enjoyed it, especially the Robin Williams performance, but I didn’t consider it a masterpiece nor do I to this day. Fun? Absolutely? Great music? You bet. A holy artifact that should remain untouched for the rest of time? No. …
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Avengers: Endgame – A Spoiler-Free Movie Review
I solemnly vow not to spoil any plot points or revelations for you in this movie review. I will only say this: it was worth the wait. Avengers: Endgame exceeded my expectations. Though it’s very, very long, it moves quickly, and there’s virtually no wasted time. Every single minute of this movie counts. It’s a…
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Shazam! – A Movie Review
If you’re looking for a family-friendly entry to the cinematic DC universe, Shazam! is your ticket! Lighthearted, funny, and full of positive messages, this film will appeal to kids and adults alike. That being said, I didn’t think it was all that great. Let me explain why. First of all, I would like to say…
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Triple Frontier – A Movie Review
Triple Frontier is an action-packed film that kept me both anxious and very entertained. The premise is that Oscar Isaac’s character is working as a security contractor who trains foreign armies and police. He’s been after a particular drug lord for quite a while, but can never quite pin him down. Ben Affleck, Charlie Hunnam,…
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