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Am I Racist? (2024)
Part documentary, part satire.
This takes an interesting funny look at racism in America, with the title of the movie asking the question. Matt Walsh is pretty funny, has he showed a look at people and places and making them take a look at their own culture and maybe being a racist.
Matt Walsh does enjoyable make a fool out of himself quite well, with all the places he goes, and he does it in a very subtle way, and never goes too far with silliness. Despite it being a comedy, the film makes us take a look at racism in America, and how ignorant our society can be at times. A fun look through, but not sure I would sit through this again, once was enough for me.
The Killer's Game (2024)
Almost would make Kill Bill and John Wick blush.
A hitman named Joe Flood (David Bautista) becomes quite weary about the business when he falls in love with a dancer named Maize (Sofia Boutella), and is then told he is dying, and decides to put a hit on himself, but then is told it was a mistake that he is not dying. It's too late to call off the hit, he must fight or die trying.
An entertaining action ride, if you watch enough John Wick and Crank, you'll know what you are getting here. Dave Bautista is pretty good, so is Ben Kingsley as Bautista's mentor. Sofia Boutella shines as a dancer that Bautista falls in love with. Let's not forget Terry Crews steals most of the movie in almost every scene he is in. Just enjoyable action ride, nothing more.
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024)
Michael Keaton returns as Beetlejuice, and after 36 years he never misses a beat.
The sequel that fans have been hoping for is finally here, and three main characters from the first film return, like Winona Ryder as Lydia, Catherine O'Hara, and let's not forget Michael Keaton as Beetlejuice.
Lydia (Winona Ryder) is now a celebrity Ghost Whisper but has nightmares about Beetlejuice. But after her estranged daughter (Jenny Ortega) is pulled into the afterlife. In hopes to rescue her she must enlist the help of Beetlejuice (Michael Keaton). And someone from Beetlejuice's past is coming for him.
Tim Burton really delivers like he did in the first film, hard to imagine anybody else who can do it as well. And Michael Keaton as Beetlejuice plays it like he never left the role. The effects are just as good, so are Winona Ryder, Catherine O'Hara, Jenny Ortega, Willem Dafoe, and Minica Bellucci are great in their roles also. For fans in you love the original film, then I hope you'll give this one a look.
AfrAId (2024)
Trying to ride the coat tale of M3GAN.
I know this premise has been done to death, like 2001- A Space Odyssey (1968), and M3GAN to name some, where an A. I. gains all kind of control, that ends up being quite deadly.
A family gets a friendly A. I., and proves to be quite helpful, but are things really what they appear.
Now there are some good jump scares, but other than that, this movie has nothing going for it. Although John Cho is descent for the most part, and Katherine Waterson (who bears a little resemblance to Maura Tierney) is okay also, they play man and wife, but their chemistry comes across as awkward. And the A. I. character felt too rushed in. And all the other characters so null and void. In M3GAN everybody felt flushed out, unlike here.
Reagan (2024)
Dennis Quaid brings elements that was the greatness of Ronald Reagan.
Dennis Quaid plays Ronald Reagan, with such charm and grace, you can tell he watched enough videos of the man, and gets him down pretty well, manages to homage to him and not come across as a bad imitation.
The movie manages to show us a good deal of his life, and it never gets boring has it guides us through it. Even though Dennis Quaid gives an Oscar worthy performance, it never overshadows the other performance of Penelope Ann Miller has Nancy Reagan, who is just as Oscar worthy. Her and Quaid's chemistry is quite believable as a couple deeply in love. Just goes to show you that Ronald Reagan was one of our last great presidents.
Incoming (2024)
A slightly amusing Superbad wannabe.
Incoming is far from original, it's easily compared to American Pie (1999) and Superbad (2007). But it was amusing, not saying it was great, not like it was trying to be.
The acting from the actors is descent, because they are teenagers playing teenagers, making there performances very real, and there chemistry is quite good. But the problem is that the movie looks for comedy that just isn't there, moments come across like it's trying to hard to be funny, and some shock moments look like they where added in like the last minute. But it was amusing to say the least, but don't expect nothing more or less.
The Forge (2024)
A movie that teaches to hold onto faith.
The story centers around Isiah (Aspen Kennedy) a smart 19-year-old who seems to have real direction in his life, applies for a job at Moore's Fitness. And the owner Joshua (Cameron Arnett) takes him under his wing, in hopes to steer in the right direction, but the question is will he?
I really like this movie, teaches us to hold onto our faith, and never overdoes it. At times it does not feel like a movie, but real people in real time. And the performances are really good, when somebody feels good or sad, you the audience feels it with them. It also reminds us to hold onto our faith in life, through good and rough times.
The Union (2024)
Halle Berry and Mark Wahlberg shine in this action rom com
Mike (Mark Wahlberg) a construction worker who lives an ordinary everyday existence, but soon things change when Roxanne (Halle Berry) his high school sweetheart reenters his life, only to discover that Roxanne is a spy and needs Mike for a certain mission.
Halle Berry and Mark Wahlberg really have good chemistry, you buy that they have history together. Action scenes are well shot, not going in fast and the furious thing, and it never goes too much in James Bond like territory. The film has cliches you see coming a mile away, never tries to pretend to be clever. J. K. Simmons, Jackie Earle Haley, and Mike Colter do pretty well in there supporting roles.
It Ends with Us (2024)
This movie was mixed for me
I'm guilty for not reading the book, and Justin Baldoni directing and casting himself is pretty good. I felt the trailer was a bit misleading, it made us feel that Ryle (Justin Baldoni) was an abusive jerk, but the whole movie shows that he was not all bad, but just someone with issues.
Do I think this glorifies abuse, well not really. Blake Lively does pretty well as Claire, but her chemistry with Baldoni comes across has awkward, I keep hearing there was bad tension between them off camera, and it kind of came through on camera. The flashback parts are well written, feeling like there a separate movie. The rest of the cast do pretty well.
Borderlands (2024)
Not a game changer, but an entertaining film, nothing more.
I'll confess I played a little bit of the game; the movie is trying to be similar to Guardians of the Galaxy. Although not quite as good. But a fun film to sit through, you really get a feel for the characters, you enjoy watching the adventure they all go on.
At times it does have a Star Wars and Mad Max like feel to it. Kevin Hart, Jamie Lee Curtis, And Cate Blanchett all seem to be having a blast, and all the other actors also are having also. I didn't hate as some people did, but I went in expecting nothing more or less, in the end that is what I got, a fun entertaining movie, and that is what you should expect also.
Trap (2024)
A concert to remember
One day Cooper (Josh Hartnett) is taking his 14-year-old daughter Riley (Ariel Donoghue) to a concert for her favorite music artist named Lady Raven (Saleka Shyamalan), but sees that whole arena is surrounded by police guards, and is told that the infamous serial killer is at the concert, but the killer is actually Cooper, and will he outwit the authorities before they catch him?
Josh Hartnett gives a solid performance as a father and the killer, at times you mixed feelings like you want him to get caught and then you don't, Hartnett delivers a Norman Bates like performance. The movie really delivers the suspense, keeps you on the edge of your seat. M. Night Shyamalan once again delivers.
Harold and the Purple Crayon (2024)
The Color Purple
Based on a children's book, although I never read. The movie kind of has a similar premise to Fat Albert (2004), Someone venturing out of his own universe.
Zachery Levi brings a childish innocence to the role of Harold, the same that he brought to Shazam (2019), but in that he tries to play it more believable, but as Harold, it comes across like he's going for laughs that just aren't there. And the rest of the cast do alright with what they're giving. Zoey Dechanel is amusing in spots. Now the moments with the magical purple crayon is pretty effective with the effects. The movie was amusing, nothing else, basically for kids.
Deadpool & Wolverine (2024)
Finally, Wolverine wears the yellow outfit.
The team up that we didn't think would come, but now it's here finally. Ryan Reynolds still brings the satire that we love about Deadpool, and Hugh Jackman returning as Wolverine, wearing the yellow outfit from the comics. And those two together is the fun on screen odd couple since Hobbs and Shaw (2019).
It has a great multiverse plot, not to mention there are so many Marvel characters guest stars, some you won't see coming. But it does have heart to it, and Reynolds and Jackman do play that pretty well also. You can't help but to just sit back and have fun, if you love Deadpool, I believe you'll have a blast here.
Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F (2024)
The old gang returns
Axel Foley (Eddie Murphy) gets a call from Billy Rosewood (Judge Reinhold) in Beverly Hills and is told that his estranged daughter Jane (Taylor Paige) who is a lawyer, is in danger. Axel takes a flight over there. Will Axel help Jane before it's too late?
Eddie Murphy brings back the comedic magic that he had when first Axel In the first film. The film balances the comedy, action, and suspense very well. Some scenes with music are callbacks to the other films, and at the same time it stands on its own. Although Eddie Murphy is a joy to watch, he never hogs the spotlight form the other cast, like Judge Reinhold, John Ashton, Paul Reiser, Bronson Pinchot, Kevin Bacon, and Joesph Gordon -Levitt.
Twisters (2024)
A fun sit through
Is it a sequel to Twister (1996), well in a way, it was one little reference to the 1996 film, but other than that it's pretty much its own film.
The effects are every bit as good as the original. The effects of the tornado are intense. Actors Daisy Edgar Jones, Glenn Powell, Anthony Ramos all play there parts very well, just enjoyable playing off each other perfectly. The emotions they feel after a tragedy is played very real. Maura Tierney is quite a scene stealer as Jones mother. I love the competition between the storm chasers, and rushing to get the tornado. But also trying to save people from the storm.
Fly Me to the Moon (2024)
Channing Tatum and Scarlett Johansson surprisingly click.
Is this movie based on a true story, well not quite, mostly based on a rumor. The parts that are true are the NASA crew preparing for the moon landing in 1969, the parts that are based rumors, are the scenes with Channing Tatum and Scarlett Johansson.
I wasn't sure, by they both had surprisingly chemistry, they really capture the look of the 60's so well. The setting really makes you feel like it's 1969, Ray Romano and Woody Harrelson are also good in there supporting roles. I really like the film balances the comedy and drama out perfectly. Channing Tatum proves he's a good actor, just give the write script.
Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1 (2024)
Well done epic western
A three hour film, and this is only the first part, not sure if I will the second part, but I must say, this was entertaining, although longer than it needed to be, but still a good film.
Kevin Costner directs and stars in this epic, where different stories take place in the same area. The western setting really is quite a character in itself. Shoot out scenes are realistic not glorified in any way, it's feeling every bit as real to the bone. Kevin Costner is great, so is Michael Rooker, Luke Wilson, Sam Worthington, and Siena Miller. If you are not into a three hour films, then you should avoid it, but if you like a good western, then give this a look.
Supacell (2024)
Heroes meets Attack the Block
People who don't have anything in common, but they all have superpowers, I'm sure this premise sounds familiar.
But the story is entertaining, each character has there own story ark, and different powers, and they must all come together to fight an unknown evil. The acting is done well, ordinary people all have powers, not knowing how or why, play it very realistic. The effects are in top form, the moments when you know when there about to use there powers, eyes change color when the moment comes, and it's pretty awesome. I hope this show will last awhile, it's one of those shows that ends when you wanting more.
Kalahari (2024)
Beast (2022) did it better.
The scenery and Ryan Phillippe's performance are the only reason I'm not giving it a lower rating.
South Africa scenery becomes a character itself, but the film itself is just a poor example of showing of people surviving a plane crash is not too well played, the actors like Mena Suvari seems a bit confused on how play her character, seems like too many scenes was cut out, and aren't giving a enough time to spend with her. And Emile Hirsch tries to hard to play his antihero character, maybe in his case less would have been better. Ryan Phillippe is only one in the cast who plays his character just right and very real. Some scenes with the lions are good, but other than that this film is forgettable, go watch Beast (2022) instead.
Trigger Warning (2024)
Jessica Alba has got the eye of the tiger.
Parker (Jessica Alba) who's in the special forces, gets a call from her hometown, and is told that her father has died. She goes home for the funeral, but believes that he was murdered, and starts an investigation, and realizes that nothing is what it seems.
Jessica Alba is enjoyable at kicking butt and taking names. The fight choreography is incredible here, because it so intense and real. Action acenes are pretty good also. Now Jessica Alba is only good thing here, not many of the other actors come across interesting enough. But the movie is still an entertaining fun, at times it feels like some those films from the 70's like Billy Jack (1971) and Walking Tall (1973).
Bad Boys: Ride or Die (2024)
The action-comedy magic is back.
Martin Lawrence and Will Smith still have the chemistry like they did when they the first Bad Boys, and although they are not as young as they once were they magic is still there.
Mike and Marcus discover that evidence has link to their deceased mentor captain, saying he was involved with a petty criminal. Both set out to prove he is innocent, but both become marked for death, will they be able will to stay alive?
Still enjoyable like the last one, the actors playing the bad guys are also good. Action scenes are also great, keeps you the edge of your seat. I was wondering is Lawrence and Smith scenes where improvised.
Atlas (2024)
The special effects are the only thing good here.
Atlas is trying to be The Terminator, Pacific Rim, Ghost in the Shell all in one mutation, and it does succeed at that part. It's enjoyable to the point, you enjoy seeing descent effects since Avatar, but in that you have also get good performances, but you really don't get that with Atlas.
Now Jennifer Lopez is a good actress, but her performance here just too over the top, like she hasn't slept for a week, the moment where she is trying to dramatic, but in spots it comes across too satirical. Even her arguments with the A. I., it just goes on too long. Even the bad guy character is not in it much, to the point where I didn't him find interesting, and there is a robot battle towards the end, reminds me I seen better battles in Iron Man and Blue Beetle.
The Acolyte (2024)
Agreed it is flawed, but still entertaining.
Has long history of being a Star Wars fan, I must say The Acolyte does deliver in many ways. Tells an interesting story, many years before Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Han Solo, Obi Wan Kenobi, and Darth Vader.
Action scenes are well shot, and the effects are well delivered. I like the idea trying not to be a retelling of the other films, but to be it's own story. Now the things that I found unbelievable is the fact Carrie Ann-Moss character was killed off in the first episode, I was disappointed, it would seem she would have a bigger role, and the acting at times is hit or miss. But I only watched the first two episodes, I hope it will great by more episodes, and hopefully more surprises along the way.
Unfrosted (2024)
Unfrosted will probably go down as it's so bad it's good.
Jerry Seinfeld can be funny, but only if he doesn't write his own jokes, and this movie is a prime example of that, because he directed and co-wrote it.
The movie throws so many cliche jokes at you that are not funny, just makes you say "What". You have so many talented people in this and do very little has possible like Amy Schumer and Hugh Grant to name a few. But in spots it was entertaining, I like the 60's look to it, there were a few moments that made me smirk a bit. It's not all that funny, but it is entertainingly bad, Unfrosted is a movie you have to see to believe. If you like those type of movies than Unfrosted is that movie for you.
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024)
An enjoyable look at Furiosa origins.
It's almost as good has Mad Max: Fury Road (2015), going back to the story Furiosa, and how she became the fearless warrior, and the wasteland of a ruined society.
The movie in spots can slow down a bit, but when action scenes come, believe me they really come. Anya Taylor -Joy fills the shoes of Furiosa quite perfectly, so did the actress playing Furiosa as a young girl. Chris Hemsworth steals the movie has Dementus, think of his character from Bad Times at the El Royale dialed to an 11, you can see he is having the most fun. The movie gets the action scenes, it makes you forget how long it is.