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- DirectorMatt Bettinelli-OlpinTyler GillettStarsNeve CampbellCourteney CoxDavid Arquette25 years after a streak of brutal murders shocked the quiet town of Woodsboro, Calif., a new killer dons the Ghostface mask and begins targeting a group of teenagers to resurrect secrets from the town's deadly past.***: This was an enjoyable sequel with some predictable moments. With some brutal kills and I did hold on to my seat and jump once I admit. Even though some critic reviews said the movie wasn’t scary at all.
When the trailers dropped everyone said they were brilliantly misleading about who would die. Despite showing many attacks in the trailer. They unfortunately made one death way too obvious.
Early on in the movie I was able to predict who was a killer though and I was right. Which is some-what disappointing and I did leave wishing there was more surprises.
I can’t say I still didn’t leave thinking I just watched one of the better Scream sequels. Part 4 was held back by some pretty goofy moments. Like, silly kill scenes and Anthony Anderson over-acting during his death scene. There’s nothing goofy about the brutal kills in the movie. Which is a plus.
It is also a plus that the casting of the new characters was pretty good. Definitely better than some of the casting of new blood in Scream 3. Melissa Barrera (In the Heights) and Jenna Ortega (Stuck in the Middle, You) are especially good as sisters. - DirectorDerek DrymonJennifer KluskaStarsAndy SambergSelena GomezKathryn HahnAfter one experiment, Johnny turns into a monster and everyone else becomes human. Now it has to be seen whether they will be able to reverse this experiment.
- DirectorRoland EmmerichStarsHalle BerryPatrick WilsonJohn BradleyA mysterious force knocks the moon from its orbit and sends it hurtling on a collision course toward earth.
- DirectorJeff TremaineStarsJohnny KnoxvilleSteve-OChris PontiusAfter 11 years, the Jackass crew is back for another crusade.
- DirectorKat CoiroStarsJennifer LopezOwen WilsonMalumaMusic superstars Kat Valdez and Bastian are getting married before a global audience of fans. But when Kat learns, seconds before her vows, that Bastian has been unfaithful, she instead decides to marry Charlie, a stranger in the crowd.
- DirectorMark WilliamsStarsLiam NeesonAidan QuinnTaylor John SmithTravis Block is a government operative coming to terms with his shadowy past. When he discovers a plot targeting U.S. citizens, Block finds himself in the crosshairs of the FBI director he once helped protect.
- DirectorKenneth BranaghStarsTom BatemanAnnette BeningKenneth BranaghWhile on vacation on the Nile, Hercule Poirot must investigate the murder of a young heiress.***: Death on the Nile is some-what better than the first film. Kenneth Branagh steals the show more this time as the sleuth Hercule Poirot. With, even a backstory to why he has that silly mustache.
Death in the Nile is sexier, more engaging and nicer to look at than Murder on the Orient Express. Emma Mackey as Jacqueline de Bellefort stands out the most from the supporting cast. As a femme fatale like character who wants back her ex Simon Doyle (Armie Hammer).
Who was stolen from her by her former good friend Linnett Ridgeway (Gal Gadot). Linnett is targeted while on cruise down the Nile. Linnett thinks Jacqueline is involved since she finds them where ever they go. The couple recruit Poirot to talk to her about leaving them alone.
During the cruise there’s a murder and it is up to Poirot to figure out who on board is the murderer.
Death on the Nile isn’t as good as Knives Out but it is a good watch for those looking for more mysteries like Knives Out. - DirectorRuben FleischerStarsTom HollandMark WahlbergAntonio BanderasStreet-smart Nathan Drake is recruited by seasoned treasure hunter Victor "Sully" Sullivan to recover a fortune amassed by Ferdinand Magellan, and lost 500 years ago by the House of Moncada.***: As a fan of the games, this doesn’t feel enough like them. Tom Holland as Drake and Mark Wahlberg as his mentor Sully have brother like chemistry. So Wahlberg should have played Drake’s brother Sam, not Sully. Who usually has a mustache and doesn’t show off his muscles in tank tops.
Holland and Wahlberg are miscast, yet good despite feeling like they wandered off the set of another movie.
While the games had a lot of shoot-outs. There’s not many shoot-outs in the movie either. Yet the movie did keep my attention there’s plenty of adventure and double crosses. There’s just not much suspense. - DirectorMatt ReevesStarsRobert PattinsonZoë KravitzJeffrey WrightWhen a sadistic serial killer begins murdering key political figures in Gotham, Batman is forced to investigate the city's hidden corruption and question his family's involvement.****: Despite Robert Pattinson being a little too quiet and emotionless as Bruce Wayne. It’s funny how much his Batman is alive. Though his Bruce Wayne does show the inner scars more of any other Bruce Wayne. It is a little too overdone where you could consider him emo Bruce Wayne.
After a few hundred more viewings, his Bruce will probably grow on me more. His Batman though definitely doesn’t need to grow on me however. He could possibly be the most bad ass.
Paul Dano and Colin Farrell are both equally ingenious as the Riddler and the Penguin. Though Dano is creepier and bone chilling at times. Farrell’s Penguin is like the mob boss we’ve been missing on film since DeNiro in the Untouchables.
While Zoe Kravitz is an excellent Catwoman as well. Who feels the more like the character jumped out of the comic pages. Than the Riddler I admit. Who’s look was changed a little too much. Though him being perfectly out of his mind does make up for that.
The 3 hour length goes so fast surprisingly since the story pulls in you. To learn more about the Riddler especially and who will his next target be. My only problem is that Batman/Bruce is mostly on a motorcycle throughout. Until he just suddenly has the Batmobile in one scene.
Other than that and Pattinson’s Bruce Wayne having to grow on me. The Batman was the most solid Batman film since the Dark Knight. It also might be the closest movie the Arkham video games. Which is a very good thing. - DirectorShawn LevyStarsRyan ReynoldsWalker ScobellMark RuffaloAfter accidentally crash-landing in 2022, time-traveling fighter pilot Adam Reed teams up with his 12-year-old self for a mission to save the future.***1/2: A fun sci-if/action/adventure version of Disney’s the Kid pretty much. With some similar occurrences of the older and younger version of Adam bonding. There’s plenty of action but there’s a giant heart to the Adam Project as well.
- DirectorDomee ShiStarsRosalie ChiangSandra OhAva MorseA thirteen-year-old girl named Mei Lee is torn between staying her mother's dutiful daughter and the changes of adolescence. And as if the challenges were not enough, whenever she gets overly excited she transforms into a giant red panda.***1/2: Meilin already has to deal with an embarrassing mother. Unknown to her though, her mother’s side of family turn into big red creatures when they get angry or excited.
Turning Red is occasionally pretty funny and charming but also full of heart and touching. - DirectorMarshall Fels ElliottJohn C. DonkinStarsUtkarsh AmbudkarSean KeninJake GreenPossum brothers Crash and Eddie set out to find a place of their own. Together with the one-eyed weasel, Buck Wild, they face the dinosaurs who inhabit the Lost World.
- DirectorGail LernerStarsGabrielle UnionZach BraffErika ChristensenThe raucous exploits of a blended family of 12, the Bakers, as they navigate a hectic home life while simultaneously managing their family business.
- DirectorAaron NeeAdam NeeStarsSandra BullockChanning TatumDaniel RadcliffeA reclusive romance novelist on a book tour with her cover model gets swept up in a kidnapping attempt that lands them both in a cutthroat jungle adventure.***: An entertaining Romancing the Stone rip-off. That is better than it has a right to be due to the perfect cast. As well as plenty of laughs. Though I was never feeling the romance aspect of the movie.
- DirectorDaniel EspinosaStarsJared LetoMatt SmithAdria ArjonaBiochemist Michael Morbius tries to cure himself of a rare blood disease, but he inadvertently infects himself with a form of vampirism instead.**1/2: While Morbius is at least much better than the Venom movies. Sony should just stop and let Marvel use the Marvel villains they are giving solo movies.
A lot of Morbius is even engaging and a way better movie if you expect something awful. Definitely shouldn’t even be rated lower than Venom 1 or 2.
It’s not hard to know who the villain will be. Though the villain is at least better than the one in Venom as well.
Another reason the reviews shouldn’t be so low is that the performance are actually pretty good. Especially Jared Leto and Adria Arjona. Matt Smith is a bit over the top but not bad either.
The movie moves along much more smoothly than what I expected from something rated so low. Morbius is actually well made for an unnecessary movie.
The problem is you will be entertained but not left with much. - DirectorTom GormicanStarsNicolas CagePedro PascalTiffany HaddishMoviestar Nick Cage is channeling his iconic characters as he's caught between a superfan and a CIA agent.***1/2
- DirectorDaniel KwanDaniel ScheinertStarsMichelle YeohStephanie HsuJamie Lee CurtisA middle-aged Chinese immigrant is swept up into an insane adventure in which she alone can save existence by exploring other universes and connecting with the lives she could have led.***1/2
- DirectorJeff FowlerStarsJames MarsdenJim CarreyBen SchwartzWhen the manic Dr. Robotnik returns to Earth with a new ally, Knuckles the Echidna, Sonic and his new friend Tails is all that stands in their way.***: The best thing I can say about these movies. Is that despite corny dance scenes and etc. They are better than the live action Smurfs and Alvin and the Chipmunk movies. Despite this too being too much about a CGI creature having a human family.
Since the Sonic movies are a combination of corny and entertaining. There’s still too much of the human side characters though.
Like who cares about Maddie’s sister getting married in a Sonic movie ? Though, there’s at least plenty of the CGI video game characters and we’re at least not smothered by the human story. - DirectorMichael BayStarsJake GyllenhaalYahya Abdul-Mateen IIEiza GonzálezTwo robbers steal an ambulance after their heist goes awry.**1/2: Michael Bay shows talent with all his movies in the beginning but then they drag on and on until you have lost all interest. I wanted to love this movie and it starts out as a pretty good heist movie.
The story is a bit stretched though that the leads even have time to sing together out of nowhere, during a car chase. - DirectorDavid YatesStarsEddie RedmayneJude LawEzra MillerAlbus Dumbledore knows that Gellert Grindelwald is moving to take control of the wizarding world. Unable to stop him alone, he asks Newt Scamander to lead an intrepid team on a dangerous mission.**1/2: A bit better than the second film with more laughs and charm at least. While remembering to actually use the Fantastic Beasts.
Though like the second film. It forgets that
Katherine Waterston’s Tina was a main character. I liked her chemistry with Eddie Redmayne in the first film. She hasn’t had anything to do since.
Due to everything more about young Dumbledore, Grindelwald, Newt’s brother and Eulalie (Jessica Williams).
Since the movie didn’t make enough money for a 4th film. I am happy that this is sort of a conclusion. However, it is a forgettable conclusion that isn’t very epic. - DirectorRobert EggersStarsAlexander SkarsgårdNicole KidmanClaes BangA young Viking prince is on a quest to avenge his father's murder.***: It’s a bit revenge epic cliche. Alexander Skarsgård is solid though. Even if I saw some twists coming a mile away. The direction and performances make the journey worth it nevertheless.
I’ve seen fan reviews expecting Game of Thrones or Vikings. No, the Northman is closer to Conan the Barbarian meets 300, meets 12 Years a Slave “with all white people.” - DirectorSam RaimiStarsBenedict CumberbatchElizabeth OlsenChiwetel EjioforDoctor Strange teams up with a mysterious teenage girl who can travel across multiverses, to battle other-universe versions of himself which threaten to wipe out the multiverse. They seek help from the Scarlet Witch, Wong and others.***: A fun and trippy ride through the multiverse. That is the most Horror like out than any MCU movie. There’s also plenty of great appearances by Marvel characters.
- DirectorKeith ThomasStarsZac EfronRyan Kiera ArmstrongSydney LemmonA young girl tries to understand how she mysteriously gained the power to set things on fire with her mind.**: Ryan Kiera Armstrong and Zack Efron are decent enough as a daughter and father. Who are hunted because they have Telekinesis powers.
The movie just wasn’t necessary especially by Blumhouse who usually make better original movies than remakes.
With Eleven in Stranger Things existing now, a young girl with Telekinesis powers is less fresh than when the original Firestarter came out. Firestarter might not have been better if the original never existed either.
Since it is still a B-Movie either way. Though, the ending is somewhat touching. - DirectorAkiva SchafferStarsAndy SambergJohn MulaneyKiKi LayneThirty years after their popular television show ended, chipmunks Chip and Dale live very different lives. When a cast member from the original series mysteriously disappears, the pair must reunite to save their friend.***1/2: It isn’t Roger Rabbit but it is the best movie like it.
- DirectorJoseph KosinskiStarsTom CruiseJennifer ConnellyMiles TellerAfter thirty years, Maverick is still pushing the envelope as a top naval aviator, but must confront ghosts of his past when he leads TOP GUN's elite graduates on a mission that demands the ultimate sacrifice from those chosen to fly it.***1/2:
A sequel that we didn’t need many years later. Yet it is actually better than the original. The enemy jets just don’t pop up out of nowhere unlike in the original.
The original is a classic but it was missing something. This movie fills in the blanks of what it was missing. Like, I said enemy jets that just didn’t show up out of nowhere.
I never really felt like anyone was ever in danger from the foreign Jets in that film. Everything always just felt like practice.
In Top Gun: Maverick you actually feel as if Maverick and other pilots are in danger. While Tom Cruise and Miles Teller actually make a great team with great chemistry. - DirectorLoren BouchardBernard DerrimanStarsH. Jon BenjaminKristen SchaalDan MintzWhen a sinkhole in front of Bob's Burgers threatens the Belchers' plans for a successful summer, Bob and Linda try to keep their business going, while the kids attempt to save the restaurant by solving a mystery.***: Just like the show it is perfectly cute and harmless with occasional good chuckles. You just won’t laugh out loud.
- DirectorElizabeth Allen RosenbaumStarsChosen JacobsLexi UnderwoodDevyn NekodaA modern twist on Cinderella set in New York City's Sneaker culture.
- DirectorDan TrachtenbergStarsAmber MidthunderDakota BeaversDane DiLiegroNaru, a skilled warrior of the Comanche Nation, fights to protect her tribe against one of the first highly-evolved Predators to land on Earth.***1/2: The most exciting and tense Predator movie since the 1987 movie. It also has a nice tie in to Predator 2.
- DirectorColin TrevorrowStarsChris PrattBryce Dallas HowardLaura DernFour years after the destruction of Isla Nublar, Biosyn operatives attempt to track down Maisie Lockwood, while Dr Ellie Sattler investigates a genetically engineered swarm of giant insects.***: In the beginning I felt like I watching a ***1/2 movie. The second half isn’t as good where it almost turns into a incoherent Michael Bay Transformers film.
It is nice that the characters from Jurassic Park and Jurassic World team up. The movie doesn’t really know what to do with Alan Grant and other originals though.
There’s too many heroes and they are all grouped together running away at the same time. With no one feeling as if they are in danger. Despite dinosaurs chasing them.
The movie definitely needed more villains for the dinosaurs to chomp on. With that said, due the performances I wouldn’t rip the movie apart like most critics.
The movie just missed by a mile recapturing what made the first film special. To me Jurassic World had a better idea of what made the original good and was fun and exciting. - DirectorAngus MacLaneStarsChris EvansKeke PalmerPeter SohnWhile spending years attempting to return home, marooned Space Ranger Buzz Lightyear encounters an army of ruthless robots commanded by Zurg who are attempting to steal his fuel source.**1/2: It’s like it was Interstellar with Buzz Lightyear. It put more thought into having gay representation than the actual story.
That’s not me being a hater, it’s just true that nothing in the story feels fresh. Or even faithful to the Buzz Lightyear the Buzz toy was based on.
In ways it is like Captain Marvel where the cat stole show easily. The movie is like a bigger budget version of the Buzz Lightyear movie that was a pilot to his abc network tv series. Where what was a cool toy is kind of boring as an action hero. - DirectorWilliam Brent BellStarsIsabelle FuhrmanJulia StilesRossif SutherlandAfter orchestrating a brilliant escape from an Estonian psychiatric facility, Esther travels to America by impersonating the missing daughter of a wealthy family.
- DirectorBaz LuhrmannStarsTom HanksAustin ButlerOlivia DeJongeThe life of American music icon Elvis Presley, from his childhood to becoming a rock and movie star in the 1950s while maintaining a complex relationship with his manager, Colonel Tom Parker.
- DirectorKyle BaldaBrad AblesonJonathan del ValStarsSteve CarellPierre CoffinAlan ArkinThe untold story of one twelve-year-old's dream to become the world's greatest supervillain.***: An ambitious second Minions film that is more charming and funnier than the first film. Despite being incoherent, the Minions in all different 70’s costumes steals the show.
- DirectorTaika WaititiStarsChris HemsworthNatalie PortmanChristian BaleThor enlists the help of Valkyrie, Korg and ex-girlfriend Jane Foster to fight Gorr the God Butcher, who intends to make the gods extinct.***: Too much Taika Waititi humor and sometimes too much Taika Waititi period. Since his Korg even tells the story and has too much screen time.
Rather than developing the villain more or even giving the Guardians of the Galaxy more to do. Natalie Portman’s Mighty Thor at least is well done and is the heart of the movie. - DirectorJaume Collet-SerraStarsDwayne JohnsonAldis HodgePierce BrosnanNearly 5,000 years after he was bestowed with the almighty powers of the Egyptian gods--and imprisoned just as quickly--Black Adam is freed from his earthly tomb, ready to unleash his unique form of justice on the modern world.***: One of those movies that you don’t expect to be so entertaining. Due to all the bad reviews. Black Adam doesn’t have the best pacing or a great story but it is a ton of fun.
- DirectorJoel CrawfordJanuel MercadoStarsAntonio BanderasSalma HayekHarvey GuillénWhen Puss in Boots discovers that his passion for adventure has taken its toll and he has burned through eight of his nine lives, he launches an epic journey to restore them by finding the mythical Last Wish.
- DirectorAnne FletcherStarsBette MidlerSarah Jessica ParkerKathy NajimyTwo young women accidentally bring back the Sanderson Sisters to modern day Salem and must figure out how to stop the child-hungry witches from wreaking havoc on the world.***: The Sanderson’s getting a backstory is what the film has going for it the most. Though the original had more of a bite with the witches not as evil this time.
When Disney has taking away how sinister Cruella and Maleficent are. There’s no real surprise that they watered down the Sanderson sisters as well. - DirectorDavid Gordon GreenStarsJamie Lee CurtisAndi MatichakJames Jude CourtneyThe saga of Michael Myers and Laurie Strode comes to a spine-chilling climax in the final installment of this trilogy.**1/2: Spoiler Warning: A little too disturbing of a beginning that doesn’t even have anything to do with Michael Myers himself. Plus they love violently killing kids too much in this new trilogy. Which is even a bigger turn off than killing dogs or cats in Horror movies.
Also a little late in the game to introduce a new character named Corey wrongly accused of murder. With everything more about him than Michael. It feels like a Halloween movie but a slow one with not enough Michael Myers.
It’s more about Allyson falling for Corey as he loses his humanity more and more. Sorry, but for the last of the series. We want Michael, not a poser.
The movie isn’t the Laurie and Michael centered movie we wanted. You’d think it would be one big revenge movie since Michael killed Laurie’s daughter. Instead I am not sure Laurie even mentions her daughter once.
Halloween Ends doesn’t remember it’s about Laurie and Michael until like the last 10 minutes. It is a decent but totally unfocused movie. That tries so hard to be not what you expected it to be. However you might wish it was predictable and the movie you were hoping for. - DirectorRyan CooglerStarsLetitia WrightLupita Nyong'oDanai GuriraThe people of Wakanda fight to protect their home from intervening world powers as they mourn the death of King T'Challa.***: Despite being a touching tribute and more entertaining than it has a right to be. The movie does still just exist for more money. Like, The Fast and the Furious movies after Paul Walker died.
- DirectorGuillermo del ToroMark GustafsonStarsEwan McGregorDavid BradleyGregory MannA father's wish magically brings a wooden boy to life in Italy, giving him a chance to care for the child.
- DirectorJames CameronStarsSam WorthingtonZoe SaldanaSigourney WeaverJake Sully lives with his newfound family formed on the extrasolar moon Pandora. Once a familiar threat returns to finish what was previously started, Jake must work with Neytiri and the army of the Na'vi race to protect their home.***1/2: Despite being a very long movie Avatar: The Way of the Water at times is a superior sequel. That is more beautiful to look at “especially in IMAX 3D.” With some better action and adventure.
The movie might even manage to make the Avatar haters fans. Even if James Cameron doesn’t have something so good on his hands. That he can drag it out to seven movies. - DirectorAdam ShankmanStarsAmy AdamsPatrick DempseyMaya RudolphFifteen years after her happily ever after, Giselle questions her happiness, inadvertently turning the lives of those in the real world and Andalasia upside down in the process.***: The songs are completely forgettable but there’s still some charm and good humor.
- DirectorRian JohnsonStarsDaniel CraigEdward NortonKate HudsonTech billionaire Miles Bron invites his friends for a getaway on his private Greek island. When someone turns up dead, Detective Benoit Blanc is put on the case.***1/2: Just as many twists that will you catch you off guard. With Daniel Craig once again Oscar worthy as the detective on the case. Though the cameos by Ethan Hawke and Hugh Grant are unnecessary.
- DirectorScott DerricksonStarsMason ThamesMadeleine McGrawEthan HawkeAfter being abducted by a child killer and locked in a soundproof basement, a 13-year-old boy starts receiving calls on a disconnected phone from the killer's previous victims.***1/2: In a town where kids are abducted, a bullied teen Finney Shaw (Mason Thames) finds himself abducted as well. His best friend and younger sister Gwen has dreams that may lead her to his whereabouts.
While a unhooked black phone where Finney is being held. Helps him talk to the Grabber’s victims who tell Finney where they went wrong. As well as give him other advice on how to fight back.
I saw some things coming but the film was still gripping through-out. I thought the Grabber (Ethan Hawke) needed a little more backstory. Other than that, I really enjoyed this movie and it even got some tears out of me.
Ethan Hawke is creepy and sometimes funny, we sympathize for Mason Thames and want to see him get away. Jason Ransone (IT Chapter 2) is quite funny as a coke head on the case of the missing kids.
Madeleine McGraw as Finney’s younger sister Gwen gives the best performance in the movie though and is a show stealer. She’s believably tough and spunky. - DirectorJordan PeeleStarsDaniel KaluuyaKeke PalmerBrandon PereaThe residents of a lonely gulch in inland California bear witness to an uncanny and chilling discovery.***
- DirectorRob ZombieStarsSheri Moon ZombieJeff Daniel PhillipsDaniel RoebuckReboot of "The Munsters," that followed a family of monsters who moves from Transylvania to an American suburb.**: One of those “what am I watching ?” and “why am I watching it ?” sort of movies. Too bad Tim Burton didn’t just do it. The 90’s Addams Family movies are so much better.
This I was going to say is Batman & Robin like bad but it might actually be worse. Fans of the show, I can’t actually even say will enjoy this since I am a fan of the show…
Jorge Garcia as Floop is at least not phoning it in and it takes awhile to realize he was Hurley from Lost. Though yeah I can’t say this will lead him to bigger and better movies either way. - DirectorJared SternSam J. LevineStarsDwayne JohnsonKevin HartKate McKinnonKrypto the Super-Dog and Superman are inseparable best friends, sharing the same superpowers and fighting crime side by side in Metropolis. However, Krypto must master his own powers for a rescue mission when Superman is kidnapped.***: The Secret Life of Pets meets Bolt, literally. The voice actors make it worthwhile though.
- DirectorTommy WirkolaStarsDavid HarbourJohn LeguizamoBeverly D'AngeloAn elite team of mercenaries breaks into a family compound on Christmas Eve, taking everyone hostage. However, they aren't prepared for a surprise combatant: Santa Claus is on the grounds, and he's about to show why this Nick is no saint.***: Despite being violent with a lot of dark humor. There’s something charming and even heart-warming about it.
- DirectorHalina ReijnStarsAmandla StenbergMaria BakalovaMyha'laWhen a group of rich 20-somethings plan a hurricane party at a remote family mansion, a party game turns deadly in this fresh and funny look at backstabbing, fake friends, and one party gone very, very wrong.
- DirectorTi WestStarsMia GothJenna OrtegaBrittany SnowIn 1979, a group of young filmmakers set out to make an adult film in rural Texas, but when their reclusive, elderly hosts catch them in the act, the crew find themselves fighting for their lives.
- DirectorTi WestStarsMia GothDavid CorenswetTandi WrightIn 1918, a young woman on the brink of madness pursues stardom in a desperate attempt to escape the drudgery, isolation, and lovelessness of life on her parents' farm.
- DirectorSean AndersStarsWill FerrellRyan ReynoldsOctavia SpencerA musical version of Charles Dickens's story of a miserly misanthrope who is taken on a magical journey.***1/2
- DirectorMichael GiacchinoStarsGael García BernalLaura DonnellyHarriet Sansom HarrisFollows a lycanthrope superhero who fights evil using the abilities given to him by a curse brought on by his bloodline.***1/2
- DirectorParker FinnStarsSosie BaconJessie T. UsherKyle GallnerAfter witnessing a bizarre, traumatic incident involving a patient, a psychiatrist becomes increasingly convinced she is being threatened by an uncanny entity.**1/2: The performances are fine and the movie is often creepy and darkly funny. Even if it had the potential to be much scarier.
- DirectorStephen DonnellyStarsLuke EvansOlivia ColmanJessie BuckleyA supernatural, time-travelling, musical adaptation of Charles Dickens's cult Christmas story.***: To come off fresher, Scrooge is now a stud and he has a dog. Who comes along with him when he’s visited by three ghosts, for some reason.
The most memorable songs are actually from the 70’s musical movie. Still, this is one of the better animated versions. Next to Mickey’s Christmas Carol and Disney’s A Christmas Carol. - DirectorDon HallQui NguyenStarsJake GyllenhaalJaboukie Young-WhiteGabrielle UnionThe legendary Clades are a family of explorers whose differences threaten to topple their latest and most crucial mission.**/12: Journey to the Center of the Earth meets Journey 2 the Mysterious Island meets Atlantis. Kids will probably enjoy it but adults will see the unoriginalality.
Those movies but politically correct doesn’t make it fresh. All the pretty colors aren’t enough either to keep your interst. The story is underwhelming and too familiar.